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The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor instiution of Federation University Australia. Photograph of the office staff of the Ballarat School of Mines Office with Secretarial Students. Left to right: Max Palmer, Karyn Gervasoni, Diane Addy, Dorothy Clemence.max palmer, karyn gervasoni, diane addy, dorothy clemence, ballarat school of mines, office staff, secretarial students

Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. University of Ballarat Academic Procession at Mount Helen Campus, led by Rowena Coutts (University Lawyer).academic procession, mount helen campus, rowena coutts, academic regalia, graduation

Mary Akers leads the 2001 University of Ballarat Graduation. She was guest speaker at the event. Kerry Cox is on the right, and Val Runyan carries the mace. mary akers, graduation, academic procession, kerry cox, val runyan