News: philanthrophy
Jackson breaks new ground in farming
![Jackson Adams Impact of Giving 2017](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Jackson%20adams%202.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=pPuZx64i)
Jackson Adams realised he had a passion for farming and agriculture at a young age, excitedly taking up a job milking cows at the local dairy at age 13.
New law fund supports students in need
![Professor John Williams and Elise Thomson Impact of Giving 2016](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Dean%20of%20Laws%20-%20John%20and%20Elise%20%283%29.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=QHItGvBg)
Since its inception the Dean of Law's Support fund has raised over $100,000; with investment earnings ensuring at least $5000 will be available to provide financial support to students in need each year.
The future of health treatment, training and discovery
![Thomas Lu Student AHMS Building Appeal](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/p16_17_thomas.jpg?h=d7012ec0&itok=59CwZHTL)
Thomas Lu, currently in his fifth year of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, will be one of the students to receive medical training in state-of-the-art facilities at the new University of Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building.
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Hardship inspires learning legacy
![Bob and Gayle Cowan with Cowan Travelling Scholarship recipient Clare Dixon](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Cowan%20Scholarships%20-%20Clare%20and%20Bob%20and%20Gayle%20%283%29.jpg?h=2992ba0a&itok=z9ZuYDmM)
Marnie and his son Bob established the Cowan Grant in 1994 which funds fellowships and scholarships at three universities and two colleges, including the University of Adelaide.
Bringing smiles to those in need
![Community Outreach Dental Program](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/dental%20%285%29.jpg?h=16b768a2&itok=8O2Pp2qK)
Since September 2011, the University’s Community Outreach Dental Program has been providing free dental care for some of Adelaide’s most vulnerable and marginalised people.
Elder Music Library scores a winner
![Music students sitting together, one at a piano, one holding a violin and one holding a cello](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/GIVE%20TO%20AN%20APPEAL_06359_UoA.png?h=82f92a78&itok=ex3URvHc)
Donations made available to the Elder Music Library are helping transform the way lecturers and students access music scores for research and study.
Investing in the future of health care
![AHMS building on North Terrace Adelaide](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-04/23007_UoA.jpg?h=5d85b1d2&itok=_O5Pe7e8)
The University proudly opened its stunning new Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences (AHMS) building in February 2017, the culmination of nearly three years’ planning, design and construction.
Community Outreach Dental Clinic gives Karen a reason to smile again
![Karen Community Outreach Dental Clinic](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/Karen%20Community%20Outreach%20Dental%20Clinic.jpg?h=feb37473&itok=cyid_k0g)
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers and staff the Community Outreach Dental Program is continuing to thrive.
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Playroom donation in memory of a wonderful boy
![David Dewar left a gift in memory of his loved son, bequest](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-05/David%20Dewar%204.jpg?h=68f53859&itok=mY4j4sDU)
David Dewar and his family have made a generous donation to help fund a playroom in the newly-opened Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences Building in memory of his son Adrian.
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Scholarship's lasting value: Sometimes it is rocket science
![Dr Justin Hardi with fellow alumni retired NASA astronaut Dr Andy Thomas AO, Dr Kimberley Clayfield and Ms Andrea Boyd, in Adelaide for the 2017 International Astronomical Congress](/give/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-04/IMG_9430_edited%203.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=IKWdmKtU)
In 2006, the Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Scholarship recipient Dr Justin Hardi graduated with a double degree in science and aerospace engineering from the University of Adelaide.
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