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In honour of the generous legacy gift of Griffith University alumnus and historian Robert Henry Gentle, the Harry Gentle Resource Centre will be launched at Nathan campus on Friday, March 31.
Upon his death at the age of 94, Harry Gentle donated a large portion of his estate, the largest single bequest, from an alumnus, to one of Griffith University’s foundation schools – the School of Humanities, to establish a resource centre for Australian history.
The centre will focus on the range of encounters that occurred in the very formative years of colonial government in the region now known as ‘Queensland’.
The digital histories generated will include the experiences of settlers, Aboriginal resisters, diplomats who worked to foster relationships between the colonists and the Indigenous peoples and native police.
Director, Professor Regina Ganter, said the centre will provide a significant portal of previously little-known materials for researchers, teachers and history students from high school

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UPDATE 3.40PM:  Griffith University intends to open all campuses tomorrow as usual.
However, the University will continue to monitor the situation and take advice from emergency services throughout the afternoon and tomorrow morning.
In all cases though, students and staff are encouraged to prioritise their safety first and only travel if safe to do so.
Due to extreme weather conditions today (Thursday, March 30) all campuses have been closed since midday.
Severe weather today is a result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, as it tracks south down the east coast.
The Queensland Bureau of Meteorology warns of intense rainfall with a risk of sever localised flashing flooding in areas of Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast.
Translink has advised they will be offering free travel services from 10am to allow people to get home quickly and safely.
RACQ have a list of road closures across the state, so please plan your travel before leaving home.
Please check the Griffith

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A pathway to a career in international logistics and supply chain management could open up for one Griffith business student in 2017 with the introduction of the Mainfreight Scholarship.
Final year students of business and commerce are invited to apply for the scholarship which has been developed with a focus on the next generation of responsible global leaders.

FIND OUT MORE: Mainfreight scholarship

Personal ambitions and leadership potential of applicants will be among the key criteria assessed.
The $8000 scholarship could also potentially lead to a place in the Mainfreight Graduate Program.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, March 5.
Mainfreight is a sophisticated international supply chain business with a team of more than 6000. The $2 billion global business specialises in transport and logistics.
 
 

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Assembling a collection for Paris Fashion Week is the culmination of a life’s work for most designers.
But just months after graduation, Queensland College of Art jewellery designer Jess McMaster is in the city of light to show her latest accessories collection to international buyers and trendsetters.
Jess graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art – Jewellery and Small Objects last year and has been working feverishly to create a stunning new collection to go on display in The CUBE Showroom, alongside other emerging designers.
“I got the invitation a couple of days before my final assignment was due, so it was a powerful incentive,” she says with a laugh.
“The showroom found me on Instagram – they have scouts that are constantly scouring the site for new talent.
“I produced a whole new collection and made a lot of new work – I haven’t stopped since the end of December!”
Showing her designs at Paris Fashion Week has always been on her

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