USQ’s great days seem to have dissolved

It is a very sad thing – but our University of Southern Queensland which once evoked great admiration and fondness from the Toowoomba public – particularly in concert, theatre, and art – has almost disappeared from public view. We know it still exists, if only because dozens of busses run out there.

I am sure my readers can recall, as I do, some of the academic endeavours and artistic talent that were so evident in past years.

Town and gown relationships are not so evident in the community as they have been in the past. Surely with the economic hard times upon us, the city and the Univserity need to work together even more closely than they did in the past to provide a stimulating educational atmosphere and preserve and enchance this important institution providing tertiary education to thousands of students both locally and around the globe.