The Joondalup Story: A City and a University Campus in the Making

Ms Lesley DuBois, Associate University Librarian will introduce Professor Arshad Omari, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Deputy Mayor City of Joondalup, Councillor Tom McLean JP to launch “The Joondalup Story”, written by John Renner and Sybe Jongeling.

The Joondalup Story documents the early years of an exceptional urban complex: from its distant dreams of Professor Gordon Stephenson in the early 50s to a modern city. Professor Stephenson’s vision was to create WA’s largest shopping centre and a unique learning precinct, with a new University, a TAFE college and Police Academy, all located within easy walking distance from the railway station and the Joondalup Central Business District. It is also a story about leadership, commitment and creative achievement in an emerging urban community.