During his remarks at the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Chair of Council and Board Greg Mills shared the following messages sent from alumni in absentia:
Avid historian and foundation resident Judy Middlebrook (1971-1980) shared homemade scones and archival riches with Principal Sally Renouf and then Acting Principal Amelia Zaraftis in March.
Ms Dorothy Bennett, daughter of Bishop Ernest Henry Burgmann, after whom our College is named, was delighted to hear about the new Master Plan and vision for ‘Burg Space’ over afternoon tea with Principal Sally Renouf, daughter Ava, and then Acting Principal Amelia Zaraftis.
2021 marked the 50th birthday of Burgmann College and we had a whole year of celebrations planned. While the pandemic required us to postpone our Back-to-Burg Weekend, our calendar was otherwise filled with special event enhancements and new occasions to mark the golden anniversary of our community—for residents, alumni, staff, volunteers, supporters and all friends of Burgmann College.