Uni's living history
History
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has thrown its support behind , signing up as a major sponsor for this year's event, which runs from May 20-28. With 29 heritage-listed properties spread over its , the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is an ideal partner for the , according to Vice-Chancellor, . "In the context of the history of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and the history of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, the two are inseparable," Professor McWha said. The public is invited onto the during SA History Week to learn about the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s history through its heritage buildings, laboratories and fences. The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ will feature guided tours of six of its own heritage-listed buildings on the North Terrace campus: the Hartley Building, Bonython Hall, Mitchell Building, Elder Hall, the Barr Smith Library Reading Room and the Union building. Separate tours will be held of the Mitchell Gates, Victoria Drive and Frome Road fences. The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s , which celebrated its centenary in 2002, has been at the forefront of history departments in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ since the turn of the last century and has produced many outstanding graduates in the past 104 years. For more information on the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide tours, contact Mirna Heruc, Manager Art and Heritage Collections, on (08) 8303 4031. Story by Candy Gibson
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