Conversations

During our Anniversary year, staff of DeC Media Services have been recording TV studio interviews with past founders, staff and students of USQ.

These interviews are between 20-30 minutes each, hosted by Marilyn Dorman and Robert Ketton, feature historical fact and fiction, and we hope are extremely entertaining.

Further interviews will be added during the year.

A conversation with Paul McNally

Paul started as a lecturer at QUT (Darling Downs) in 1967 and 30 years later retired as the Deputy Vice Chancellor.  Paul outlines the development of the campus.
Webstream (31 minutes)

A conversation with David Orton

A full circle interview, as David studied at USQ in the late 60’s, and continued as a general staff member.  With nearly 40 years of insight, David’s conversation is revealing and humorous.
Webstream (37 minutes) 

A conversation with Joan Powell

Joan owned a portion of the land that USQ is built on, and in the mid-60's sought funds to establish the University.
Webstream (35 minutes)

 A conversation with Adrian Allen and Russel Campbell

Adrian Allen’s vision of an authentic and accurate Japanese Garden for USQ has been realized. Russel Campbell, the current USQ Grounds Curator has continued and extended Adrian’s original vision. A link to the Media Services production Ju-Raku-En serves as an accompaniment to this conversation.
Webstream (30 minutes)

Ju-Raku-En

Toowoomba’s Japanese Garden
Webstream (10 minutes)

A conversation with Davina Smith and Craig Burgess

Davina works for the Channel 9 television affiliate WIN as a journalist and news presenter and Craig teaches the television media course.
Webstream (14 minutes) 

A conversation with Nita Temmerman

Nita worked at USQ as a lecturer in the Faculty of Arts in the late 80's, and returns to USQ as Dean, Faculty of Education.
Webstream (19 minutes)

A conversation with Jim Taylor

Jim’s vision for USQ as a global leader in distance education has been realized. Jim explains where the USQ vision started, and where it is heading.
Webstream (29 minutes)

A conversation with Peter Albion

The first University student medalist, Peter lectures in the Faculty of Education.  Wonderful insights as a student and lecturer.
Webstream (23 minutes)