Celebrating 125 years
Memories
We’re celebrating 125 years of the University by sharing our favourite recollections of people, places, and moments.
Browse the collection or go to a specific decade.
We’re celebrating 125 years of the University by sharing our favourite recollections of people, places, and moments.
Browse the collection or go to a specific decade.
Making friends for life at Weir HouseGenevieve TaylorMy first year living in Weir House was a great time. I made friends for life in that place and can still remember throwing open my sash window to talk across the courtyard. |
Volunteer work recognised by the Governor-GeneralHyginus Lester Junior Lee
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Being helped by the International Student OfficeAstrid KartikaVUW's international student office was of great help for international students like me and many others. Adjusting to a new environment with our own upbringing and "baggage" was/is never easy. As for me, as a single mother with 3 very young children who also joined me in Wellington, such support has been greatly appreciated. The Office was super supportive in helping us finding ways to address every hurdle.
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Remembering the late Piri SciasciaMarco SonzogniI was moved to be welcomed to Victoria in my language, Italian, by the late Piri Sciascia, a distinguished Māori of Italian descent. I subsequently helped him bring together his Sciascia whanau. The last message I received from him was via Messenger the day before he passed away. I have learned a great deal from him and I miss him dearly. Every year on Facebook I livestreamed a birthday message – he enjoyed receiving it. |
Interesting and enlightening discussionsPhilipp HercherEven after more than 10 years since my graduation, I still miss the happy and supportive atmosphere at Pipitea Campus, the interesting and enlightening discussions with my lecturers, my fellow students and the Kiwi lifestyle... |
Rushing to get the cable carKaren HallI was studying at Vic to attain my Master’s in Palliative Care with nurses from all over New Zealand. Our challenge was always the last-minute rush to get on the cable car to be on time for lectures. We usually made it!! Was a great time in my career. |
Graduation as a distance studentAnnette DelugarMy fondest memory of my studies at the postgraduate School of Nursing and Midwifery at Victoria University of Wellington was my graduation. In particular, the capping ceremony at the Michael Fowler Centre. As a distance education student, this was my most poignant memory. |
This picture was taken in April 2006 with the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Honorable Dame Silvia Cartwright, at the Government House, Wellington.
It was a reception for volunteers—I was a volunteer at the Presbyterian Charity Shop when I was an undergraduate at Vic. I also had a job as Vic Crew (Victoria International Meeting Representative).
I am the one in blue with a headscarf. The other two ladies are also VUW Alumni from Indonesia, who also received scholarships from NZAID. The three cute girls are all mine!Making friends for life at Weir HouseGenevieve TaylorMy first year living in Weir House was a great time. I made friends for life in that place and can still remember throwing open my sash window to talk across the courtyard. | Volunteer work recognised by the Governor-GeneralHyginus Lester Junior Lee
| Being helped by the International Student OfficeAstrid KartikaVUW's international student office was of great help for international students like me and many others. Adjusting to a new environment with our own upbringing and "baggage" was/is never easy. As for me, as a single mother with 3 very young children who also joined me in Wellington, such support has been greatly appreciated. The Office was super supportive in helping us finding ways to address every hurdle.
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Remembering the late Piri SciasciaMarco SonzogniI was moved to be welcomed to Victoria in my language, Italian, by the late Piri Sciascia, a distinguished Māori of Italian descent. I subsequently helped him bring together his Sciascia whanau. The last message I received from him was via Messenger the day before he passed away. I have learned a great deal from him and I miss him dearly. Every year on Facebook I livestreamed a birthday message – he enjoyed receiving it. | Interesting and enlightening discussionsPhilipp HercherEven after more than 10 years since my graduation, I still miss the happy and supportive atmosphere at Pipitea Campus, the interesting and enlightening discussions with my lecturers, my fellow students and the Kiwi lifestyle... | Rushing to get the cable carKaren HallI was studying at Vic to attain my Master’s in Palliative Care with nurses from all over New Zealand. Our challenge was always the last-minute rush to get on the cable car to be on time for lectures. We usually made it!! Was a great time in my career. |
Graduation as a distance studentAnnette DelugarMy fondest memory of my studies at the postgraduate School of Nursing and Midwifery at Victoria University of Wellington was my graduation. In particular, the capping ceremony at the Michael Fowler Centre. As a distance education student, this was my most poignant memory. |