2010 Currie lecture and Awards Dinner

Dr Peter Hill,
Chief Executive Officer with the
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
Delivered the Currie Lecture at University House, ANU
25th March 2010

Dr. Jim Watterston was awarded an ACEL National Fellowship by
Chris Presland, Vice President of ACEL National.

Dr Jim Watterston was the guest speaker at the dinner and presentation of
Awards for 'Excellence in the Teaching Profession 2009'.

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