- The Master (me)
- The UNSW Vice Chancellor, Professor Frederick Hilmer
- Emeritus Professor Edwin Judge representing the founding memebrs of the New University Colleges Council (NUCC)
A cornerstone (or foundation stone) is a ceremonial masonry stone, or facsimile, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating details such as the construction date. This is an important cultural component of western architecture and is also a key metaphorical symbol in sacred architecture.
Before asking the Vice Chancellor to unveil the foundation stone I indicated that for New College the foundation stone symbolized at least three things:
• The fact that the building has commenced
• That what we do at New College is founded on Christian faith and values.
• The fact that the New College Village is a direct outcome of the vision and energy that drove the founders of New College, and one could well add the founders of UNSW, who understood the power of community to change lives.
It was an exciting event attended by senior University staff, representatives of Lipman (as builder), Allen Jack+Cottier (architects), financiers, residents, staff and board members of New College, heads of other colleges, alumni and friends. The Vice Chancellor commented:"This is a very important development for UNSW. It is aligned with our strategic directions and we are grateful to New College for its initiative."
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