University Advancement Office Alumni and Friends

Chancellor's Circle

Alex Chernov AO, QC
Elizabeth Alexander

As patron of the Chancellor's Circle, it gives me great pleasure to thank and honour this important part of the University's community.

Having studied (BCom1964) and taught here, and as a University Council member and Chair of the University's Finance Committee, I share your passion and belief in this world class institution. The impact your financial support makes to the University and the student experience is beyond measure by allowing many things to happen that would otherwise be impossible. These include innovative research, high quality teaching and learning, and enrolment of the best students who, by dint of financial circumstances, may not otherwise be able to attend. 

So thank you - your support makes the difference. Alex Chernov AO, QC

Ms Elizabeth Alexander AM
Chancellor


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Chancellor's Circle
Levels of Annual Support
$1,000 – $2,499 Chancellor’s Supporters
$2,500 – $4,999 Chancellor’s Associates
$5,000 – $9,999 Chancellor’s Fellows
$10,000 – $24,999 Chancellor’s Benefactors
$25,000 – $49,999 Chancellor’s Principals
$50,000+ Redmond Barry Circle
$500+ Chancellor’s Circle G.O.L.D. (available only to Graduates
Of the Last Decade)

The Chancellor's Circle is the University's community of generous benefactors who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the University of Melbourne through annual gifts of $1,000 or greater.

The Chancellor's Circle community are invited to special events with University leadership, academic staff, students, and fellow Chancellor's Circle affiliates in recognition of the University's gratitude for their ongoing support.

With more than 1,100 affiliates, Chancellor's Circle donors play an important role in supporting the University's pursuit of innovative research, high quality teaching and learning, and support for students.

Affiliation with the Chancellor's Circle extends to the end of the calendar year following the gift date, or until the gift is renewed.

Your support makes the difference.

 

More information

If you have any questions about the Chancellor’s Circle please contact Sarah Millar or email
chancellors-circle@unimelb.edu.au.

Make a gift today - download our giving form and join the Chancellor's Circle by supporting of the area of your choice.
Events

Celebrating the impact of giving with an exclusive viewing of ‘Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs’ - Wednesday 13 April 2011

Almost 500 donors and their guests came together in 2011 to celebrate an outstanding year of philanthropic support and also welcome the 21st Chancellor of the University, Ms Elizabeth Alexander AM. Outgoing Chancellor and newly appointed Governor of Victoria His Excellency the Hon Alex Chernov AO QC formally introduced Ms Alexander before guests enjoyed an exclusive viewing of the Melbourne Museum’s much anticipated exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs.




Tutankhamun photo gallery

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Chancellor's Circle Reception – 23 March 2010

The annual ‘Celebration of Giving’ in 2010 looked at Learning Spaces Redesigned. Staff volunteers gave guests insider tours of the University’s newly revitalised Eastern Precinct- featuring innovative student study spaces, social hubs and modern libraries. Festivities continued through the evening in the new Eastern Precinct Student Centre.

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Chancellor's Circle Reception - 23 March 2010

Chancellor's Circle Reception – 5 May 2009

The new Chancellor hosted the annual ‘Celebration of Giving’ at the Baillieu Library, as part of the 50th anniversary of the Library’s opening. More than 240 donors, staff and guests enjoyed a private viewing of some of the Baillieu’s Special Collections including Middle Eastern manuscripts, private press materials, and rare prints.

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 May

Chancellor's Circle Reception – 17 April 2008

The 2008 Chancellor’s Circle ‘Celebration of Giving' was hosted by Chancellor Ian Renard at the Melbourne School of Land & Environment Burnley campus.Chancellor’s Circle supporters enjoyed student led garden tours and a saxophone solo during the cocktail reception.

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 April

Chancellor's Circle Reception – 23 August 2007

The second Chancellor’s Circle reception for 2007 was held at the Bio21 Institute.
More than 140 Chancellor’s Circle members, university staff and students attended the event.

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 August

Chancellor's Circle Reception – 29 March 2007

The first Chancellor’s Circle reception for 2007 was held in the Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room at the Sidney Myer Asia Centre. More than 160 Chancellor’s Circle members, university staff and students attended the lively event.

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 March
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