Graduate/Alumni functions held at Brisbane and the Gold Coast this month were a chance for former students to mingle and, in some cases, renew acquaintances.

Former Gladstone schoolmates and Bachelor of Engineering Co-op (2002) buddies, Jason Freyling and Kane Ivers enjoyed catching up during the Brisbane function on August 10, as it had been some time since they last met. Jason is currently undertaking the role of Gathering and Development - IC&E Engineer at Origin Energy and Kane works for Incitec Pivot Ltd as the Urea Plant E&I Engineer.

Jason Freyling, Peter Purcell and Kane Ivers enjoy catching up, as Jo Nitz chats with Paul Tabone and other guests mingle in Brisbane Forty-eight guests at Brisbane's Hilton Hotel were entertained by 2008 Bachelor of Music Theatre graduate Paul Tabone, who performed the legendary Nessun Dorma from the Opera Turandot by Giacomo Puccini.

Graduate Relations Manager Jo Nitz said it was pleasing to see a mix of international and domestic student graduates, with many attendees originating from the Rockhampton Campus.

CQUniversity staff graduates in attendance included Brisbane Campus Director Trent McHenry (MBA 2006), Associate Director of Administration & Finance Kamal Gurung (BBus Mgt 1997 and MBA Information Systems 1999) and Patricia Hannan (BBus 1994).

Attendee Peter Purcell graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) and is currently working with UCHealth ISD as a Patient and Clinical Applications Manager. Peter was the earliest graduate who attended the Brisbane function, graduating in 1995.

Meanwhile, 15 guests at the Gold Coast Campus function (August 11) included Mike Zhang (Master of Information Systems, 2004). Mike has recently started his own business (Mike's Computer Services).

Helen Upton and Rod Williams at the Gold Coast function

Attendee Joyce Grant graduated with a Master of Letters, 2009, and entertained the guests with her grace and charm. Helen Upton graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing (Nursing - Post Registration) and is now the Deputy Director of Nursing for Blue Care.

Gold Coast Campus Director Rod Williams, who helped greet guests, is currently undertaking a PhD through CQUniversity.

Ms Nitz said many guests at the inaugural Graduate/Alumni functions gave positive feedback and promised to bring along other graduates next year.

If you would like to attend future functions, please contact Graduate Relations Manager Jo Nitz via email graduate-enquiries@cqu.edu.au

More function photos can be located within the Graduate Relations Facebook page, which can be accessed by the Graduate Relations website http://www.graduates.cqu.edu.au  or through Facebook (CQUniversity Australia - Graduate/Alumni Relations).