Triumph and Tragedy: Battles of 1917
Massey University invites alumni, friends and those with a passion for military history to an after 5 function where there will be a presentation by our Historian Advisor Professor Glyn Harper titled “Triumph and Tragedy: Battles of 1917”. Glyn Harper is Professor of War Studies at Massey University and General Editor of the Centenary History Project.
Passchendaele Society members from all over New Zealand have the opportunity to hear Glyn speak as there are 4 sessions:-
Monday 16 July – Auckland War Memorial Museum
Tuesday 17 July – The George (Parkview room), Christchurch
Wednesday 18 July – Massey University Museum Building, Wellington
Thursday 19 July – Massey University (Japanese Lecture Theatre, University House), Palmerston North
Event format:
5.30pm to 6.15pm
Your opportunity to connect with other alumni, students, staff and friends of Massey (canapés will be served and a cash bar is available)
6.15pm to 6.45pm
Guest speaker Professor Glyn Harper will talk Triumph and Tragedy: Battles of 1917
6.45pm to 7pm A question and answer session will be held
7pm to 7.10pm Overview of the ‘Centenary History Project’
7.30pm Event Concludes
For more info and to make your booking, please visit the Massey University website or call 06 350 5865 or email alumni@massey.ac.nz .
