Â鶹ֱ²¥ Vice-President of Corporate Relations, Ms Valerie Raubenheimer, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by Universities Australia, recognising her outstanding commitment to Australia\u2019s university sector.<\/p>\n
Ms Raubenheimer started her career as a journalist in South Africa before moving to Australia in the 1980s to pursue a career in public relations.<\/p>\n
After 11 years at a consultancy in Perth, Ms Raubenheimer joined Â鶹ֱ²¥ in 1998 where she has worked in various roles within Corporate Relations before becoming the Vice-President of the portfolio, a role she has held for eight years.<\/p>\n
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said the recognition was a fantastic achievement and showcased Ms Raubenheimer\u2019s dedicated commitment to the university sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted that Ms Raubenheimer has been recognised for her significant contribution to the higher education community and the impact she has made at Â鶹ֱ²¥ over the last two decades,\u201d Professor Terry said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe judges noted that Ms Raubenheimer is a beloved and respected figure in the university community and we are lucky to work with someone who holds such strong values and a passion for education.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Raubenheimer said she was honoured to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, crediting her colleagues at Â鶹ֱ²¥ and her family for their support.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a complete surprise to me as I didn\u2019t know I had been nominated for this award so I feel very honoured and truly humbled,\u201d Ms Raubenheimer said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEducation has opened so many doors for me so it is a privilege to be able to work in the higher education sector and play a role in the development of tomorrow\u2019s leaders through their education at Â鶹ֱ²¥.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs you know, it is very difficult to do anything by yourself and I feel so fortunate to work with such a wonderful team at Â鶹ֱ²¥ and to have the support of my amazing family, including my husband Llew.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Raubenheimer has received the award during Curtin\u2019s \u201850 Years of Innovation\u2019 celebrations \u2013recognising the combined history of the Western Australian Institute of Technology (WAIT), which opened in 1967, and Â鶹ֱ²¥, which accepted its first students in 1987.<\/p>\n
Ms Raubenheimer was recognised at the Universities Australia Marketing Communications and Development Awards 2017 on 7 September 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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