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Exhibitions and displays

The evening of Wednesday, 11 April 1979 a fire destroyed a large part of the Administration South Wing.  Student and financial records were saved but the switchboard and mailroom were completely destroyed.  Other items, including computer terminals, manuscripts, some supplementary exam papers, correspondence, graduation records, DDIAE and personal books, fittings and furnishing were lost in the fire.

 

The 'Administration Building Fire' exhibitions can be seen on the 3rd level of the UniSQ Toowoomba Library in the open area near the book shelves.

For over a century, what is now UniSQ Ipswich, operated as the precinct of an institution catering for people with mental disabilities. The ‘Challinor Centre memorabilia’ exhibition shows a variety of artefacts used during the era.

The facility closed in 1994 and the site Heritage listed in 1996 and the precinct was re-purposed for use as a university campus. The University of Queensland occupied the site from 1998-2014, with the University of Southern Queensland acquiring the precinct on 7 January 2015.

Location: Ground floor, Library, UniSQ Ipswich.

The exhibition showcases:

  • Drawings of the original Dagmar House and Recreation Hall
  • Ipswich campus aerial photos from 1956 and 2014

The 'Ipswich Campus' exhibitions can be seen on the 3rd level of the UniSQ Toowoomba Library in the open area near the book shelves.

The new display mounted by the UniSQ Historical Archives celebrates the 10 years of the acquisition of the UniSQ Ipswich campus.
 
The acquisition of the Ipswich campus provided the University a strong presence in the western corridor of Brisbane by increasing tertiary education opportunities in the region and complementing UniSQ Springfield campus allowing more students the chance to study a university qualification.

‘Celebrating 10 Years of UniSQ Ipswich’ exhibition includes photographs of the beautiful buildings at Ipswich campus as well as articles highlighting the different milestones in the last decade.

The exhibition can be seen on Level 3 of the UniSQ Toowoomba Library.

Additional displays of UniSQ memorabilia are available at Enterprise Information Management, including:

  • Academic Gowns
  • Archery Badges Collection (Toowoomba Company of Archers)
  • Vice-Chancellor's Gifts
  • Former Leaders of UniSQ Gallery
  • Memories of Allison Dickson Exhibition
  • UniSQ Graphics Collection
  • UniSQ Ipswich

Location: Enterprise Information Management, O4 Block, UniSQ Toowoomba.

Map of proposed Japanese garden for Toowoomba, featuring labeled elements such as a main gate, gift house, tea house, lake, rock garden, and pathways, surrounded by greenery and water features.
History of UniSQ
This exhibition reveals the journey from the early development and establishment years (1960s), including examples of memories associated with University celebrations and anniversaries and the Distance and International Education program.
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A display case featuring various photos, a plaque, a program for "The Mikado," and a conductor's baton.
Peter Rorke Exhibition
A remarkable composer, musician and educator, Peter Rorke was Associate Professor and later Head of Music Program in the Faculty of Arts between 1977 and 1995. Professor Rorke was instrumental in setting up the UniSQ Music Department. He also founded the Toowoomba Concert Orchestra, the UniSQ Sinfonia, the student orchestra and opera at the University. The Peter Rorke exhibition is comprised of memorabilia associated with his professional life.
A display case exhibiting various memorabilia including a shield plaque, mugs, glassware, a plate, a calendar, a yellow cap, a medal, and informational cards.
UniSQ Memorabilia Exhibition
A broad range of interesting objects can be found in this display, such as the official seals of the DDIAE and UCSQ, wine glasses, cups, bookmarks, keyrings, UniSQ’s European Studies Centre (Bretten, Germany) pewter plate, Melanchton medal, etc. The majority of these memorabilia have been donated by former UniSQ employees or students.
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Glass display case showcasing various vintage Polaroid cameras, a cordless phone, and other electronic gadgets. Items are arranged on two shelves with labels indicating their respective models.
Old Technology Exhibition
This exhibition provides a snapshot of the diversity of technology items previously used at UniSQ such as computers, calculators, office equipment, typewriters, etc.
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