For 10 years Janet has drawn on her extensive teaching career and her Welsh background, to guide students through many excellent poetry and Shakespeare courses, culminating in her 2024 yearlong overview of Poetry Written In English. Her 14 courses have included: Under Milkwood, Dylan Thomas poetry, TS Eliot Wasteland, introductions to Eliot; Keats & Auden; […]
Kai became an office volunteer in 2014. In the next year she played a pivotal role in introducing the MyU3A membership system guiding the admin team and tutors in implementing the first automated system used by U3AMC. Throughout the past 10 years Kai has performed all the tasks necessary for the smooth operation of our […]
On joining U3A in 2015 Jan stepped in leader of Let’s Do Cycling Thursday with her warm and encouraging smile. She continues in that group to this day. While co-leading cycling she took on co-leadership of Tuesday Movie group always welcoming new members to the group. Awarded 2024.
Since joining U3AMC in 2015, Gwen has been a dedicated member of the French tutor team offering 16 yearlong courses. These have included courses from Beginners level to Intermediate. She has offered very well organised classes, using diverse materials and an inclusive approach supplementing this with broader information on travel and cultural aspects about French […]
Liz began her volunteering by helping to organise the U3AMC’s contribution to the 2015 Seniors Festival event. During 2016 & 2017 she co-facilitated the Monday Writers and the Scriptwriters courses and since 2018 has run the Monday Writers course. Open to all genres and writing styles, Liz has helped students develop skills and confidence in […]
As a retired prosecution barrister, when joining U3A in 2015 Don introduced short courses in Criminal Law. His students were divided into jury-like discussion groups drawing on actual trial evidence, materials from key authors on the case and other resources. Don led students to examine each case in depth and reach their own verdict on […]
Ron began his volunteering activities by assisting with IT drawing on his professional background. He then assisted with Rummy Tiles and Cryptic Crossword classes before beginning his popular Beginners’ guitar course in 2017. All are still running successfully in 2024. We are told that as a tutor, Ron is patient and kind, integrating a wide […]
Dawn began working in the office in 2014. This has included office shifts, course administration and group leadership. Despite her limited experience of computer systems, she took on the massive task of course administration mastering the complexities and foibles of the MyU3A software. Throughout she has maintained an excellent relationship with the Course Coordination team. […]
Tutor and committee member, awarded life membership in 2018,
Tutor, awarded Life Membership 2017.
Tutor, awarded Life Membership in 2017.
Marcus became a member of the Committee of Management in 2013. From 2014 a tutor in in German at various levels, both in person and on Zoom. An enthusiastic supporter of foreign language teaching at U3A particularly German. Awarded 2023
From 2014, Kiera has offered beginners or intermediate Italian each year.. Awarded 2023
Paul joined the Administration team in 2013 and for many years has been part of the leadership team. From 2016 Paul offered Beginners German and post Beginners German. Awarded 2023
Peter has offered Neighbourhood Strolls from 2014. From 2015 he was co tutor in Current Affairs/What’s News. In 2021 he introduced Secrets of Espionage. Peter brings history to life with his detailed and engaging story telling. Awarded 2023
Julie has been co-tutor of Tuesday Mahjong since 2013 including on Zoom during Covid. Especially supportive of beginners and new members. Awarded 2023
Helen began offering her short course Talking About Secrets in 2013, revealing a depth of knowledge and understanding of Cold War Spies . Awarded 2023
Maureen began offering yoga in 2014, in some years twice per week. She uses a mindful approach, inspiring with her dedication, happy and friendly demeanour. Awarded 2023
Ann served as a member of the Course Coordination team 2013-14. She became a member of Committee of Management in 2014, Treasurer from 2015-2018, Assistant Treasurer 2019-2020 and Vice President 2021-22. She has been critical in sourcing her successor treasurers.
Ian offered Using iPads and Thinking About iPhones in 2014, but is best known for his frequently repeated short courses History of New France and Highland Clearances. Class co-ordinator, co-tutor and supporter of advanced French classes. Awarded 2023
Elaine has offered 14 yearlong courses in French including French Matters from 2013, exploring French, culture, daily life. She has also offered Advanced Conversations and Level 4 Upper Intermediate French. Her classes are described as relaxed, informative and fun. Awarded 2023
Since joining U3A Melbourne City in 2012, Darrell has challenged our members with philosophical questions and dilemmas though his weekly “Philosophers Cave” course. Bringing students together to form a Socratic “Community of Enquiry” each year, Darrell has encouraged members to grapple with wide ranging and contentious issues based on the thinking of key philosophers across […]
Angela joined our U3A in October 2011 and started volunteering in the U3A Office in February 2012. 2015: She took on the role of assistant tutor for the Craft Group and is its Tutor currently. 2016: She stopped volunteering in the office at the start of 2016 to concentrate on the Craft Group. Whilst Angela […]
Ray joined as a French student in 2007and in 2012 responded to the pleas for more French tutors by co-tutoring French Beginners with an experienced tutor, Indra Jury. Having enjoyed this experience, Ray continued to offer his own yearlong French courses, with an emphasis on grammar at various levels. Beginners Grammar (2013 & 2015), Post […]
Helena Ling was nominated for her sustained and outstanding volunteer contribution to U3A Melbourne City across many facets of the organization. These include: Office Volunteer/Administrator: Helena has volunteered in the office at every level since joining U3A Melbourne City in 2006. She has performed every role required for the efficient functioning of the office at […]
Margaret served as a tutor of Philosophy continuously since 1995. She has run the yearlong course Philosophical Issues and Arguments each week, providing much stimulation, debate and learning among her students. Based on her dedicated and distinguished contribution to U3A Melbourne City over 16 years, Margaret was commended and awarded Life Membership in 2011.
Alma began teaching Gentle Yoga at U3A Melbourne City in 2005, sometimes teaching two yearlong classes per year because of the high demand for her course. Following her retirement in 2004 from a career in nursing, Alma pursued an interest in various alternative health practices. Yoga has been an important part of Alma’s life since […]
Dr Chris Hill is a popular and distinguished Tutor. She began in 2003 with two short courses: Literature: Well Known Works and New Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Tragedies. In 2004 she commenced her series of yearlong courses titled Great Works of Literature, which in 2012 dealt specifically with 19th Century Russian Fiction. She also presented a […]
Ann began contributing to the creative aspect of U3A Melbourne City’s course program in 1998, serving as group leader of the watercolour painting course. The course Painting in Watercolour, or Watercolour for Seniors in 2007, ran for 13 years, providing a weekly base for students to share ideas, develop their skills and friendships. In 2011, […]
Beginning in 2000, Marguerite has contributed to the French language program at U3A Melbourne City, tutoring in both yearlong and short courses. Over nine years Marguerite taught the yearlong weekly courses Bonjour France– elementary (2002-2001) and Bonjour France (2002-2008). Since then, she has taught the popular short courses Conversation Francaise and French-en parlant Francaise. For […]
Judy Eldred is a distinguished Tutor. From 2003 and over the succeeding years up to and including 2012, Judy conducted a total of 16 courses in Floral Art or Floristry – 8 short and 8 yearlong. The popularity of her classes and her sustained commitment to her students and to U3A Melbourne City make her […]
Juliette started up the Music Ensemble at U3A Melbourne City in 2003, providing members over ten years with the weekly opportunity to share, hone and enjoy their musical skills. The Ensemble has participated in many Seniors Weeks activities, and given concerts both to U3A members and externally at nursing homes and retirement villages. They also […]
Max has been a committed and inspiring volunteer since 2011, covering numerous roles across U3AMC based on his many skills and passions. Tutoring Embracing tutoring in 2011, Max has run short courses on various topics: Speaking with Confidence (2011) for Committee and for members; Fit for Retirement (2011 & 2012); Armchair Travel (2018 Summer School) […]
Tony joined U3A Melbourne City in 2009, principally to improve his very shaky French under the wonderful and witty tutelage of the late and much-missed Dr Robert Hooke. Tony was a member of the Committee of Management between 2010-2013 and an active member of the Promotions and Publicity working group since then. Tony spent his […]
Jill Thompson has made an outstanding and distinguished contribution to the U3A movement generally in Australia and more specifically to U3A Melbourne City. An instigator of U3A in 1984, on her retirement in 2006 Jill brought her passion and skill to many volunteer roles in U3AMC, a continuing contribution to this day. These can be […]
Margaret has been a dedicated volunteer and warm presence in many aspects of U3AMC life since 2009. Office A valued office volunteer since 2009, Margaret has participated in all aspects of the office role, and proved a reliable and constant roster participant. Margaret has shown resilience in adapting to the various technological changes impacting on […]
Will commenced tutoring in 1992 running a series of yearlong and short courses until 2007. Will lead the yearlong Writers Workshop course, later known as Writers Scribes and Monday Writers, for 16 years. In 2003 he contributed to the Summer program, offering Collins Street and Nearby Treasures, later repeated as short course. In 2004 he […]
Fran has made a significant volunteer contribution to U3A Melbourne City since joining in 2006, particularly as a member of the Committee of Management and Office Administration. Office & Administration Fran started volunteering in the office in 2008, and in 2010 took on the role of Volunteer Coordinator and organizing the office roster. This involved […]
Dr Peter Salmon joined in 2007 and has contributed to the life U3A Melbourne City in various volunteer roles, summarized under the following four headings: Tutoring Peter has been a tutor since 2007 offering popular, high-demand subjects in Psychology, Psychology & Biology of the Brain, and Genetics. He has consistently received excellent feedback from his […]
Margaret joined U3A Melbourne City in 2006 and was a valued member of the Committee of Management in 2007 & 2008. In 2009 Margaret started volunteering in our office. During her time in the office, Margaret has participated in all the changes that have taken place, including the move to modern technology from Canopus to […]
Julie has contributed significantly to the operations and development of U3A Melbourne City through various volunteer roles, especially in Course Coordination. Committee of Management, 2010-2012 Serving on the Committee, Julie provided valuable input into strategic decision-making, policy formulation (Code of Conduct/Grievances, Student Feedback Policy, Foreign Languages Policy, Position descriptions and the Volunteer Agreement). She represented U3A […]
Blair Cramer is a popular and distinguished Tutor. In each of the ten years commencing in 2003, Blair conducted yearlong courses in Chess, variously named Learning Chess, Learning Chess 1 & 2, and Chess Levels 1 & 2. Additionally, during the same timeframe, he conducted six short courses based on Buddhist philosophy titled New Insights. […]
Pat joined U3A Melbourne City in 2004 and has been a committed Core Volunteer of this organisation. Office Pat joined the office roster in her first year and continued in this capacity for 10 years. During this time Pat was a very capable, committed and reliable asset to our organisation and assisted in the training […]
Betty Caldwell began teaching the popular yearlong Wednesday Writers course at U3A Melbourne City in 2005. It was the view of the whole 2015 class that Betty is a warm, caring, diligent and extremely able Tutor. They say “we have all benefited from her leadership and improved our writing ability”. Betty’s childhood experiences of country […]
George Boag has made a significant ongoing contribution to U3A Melbourne City since joining in about 2000. His achievements and contribution to U3A can be summarised under the following headings: Tutor George started tutoring a short course in March 2003 called The French Revolution and this was quickly followed in the same year by The […]
John joined U3A City of Melbourne in 1996 and has since then played a major role in the life of the organisation. He nominated for the Committee in 1997, becoming Vice-President the year after, and then President from 1999 to 2004, a period of six years. He was a general Committee member from 2005 to […]
In 2010 Jack launched into an innovative, stimulating and popular series of short courses on Democracy. Drawing on his considerable audio-visual skills, enquiring mind and collaborative approach to teaching, Jack engaged his students in many fascinating discussions on diverse and unexpected themes: What is Democracy? (2010); Democracy and the Media (2011); Does Democracy Work? (2012); […]