Associate Professor Alwyn Horadam graduated with a BA in 1942 at New England University College (NEUC) with first class honors awarded by the University of Sydney. After graduating, he served as a school teacher with the NSW Department of Education. His studies included Mathematics, Education, and English. These, together with his work in schools, helped to make him not only a gifted teacher of mathematics but also a practitioner skilled in writing and research.
A/Prof. Horadam joined the staff of NEUC in 1947 as a lecturer, playing a leading role in the development of the University. From the date of its independence in 1954 until 1972, he served as a Member of the University of New England’s Governing Council.
Loyal to people and to causes A/Prof. Horadam excelled at cricket.
The funeral service will be held at Piddingtons Crematorium Chapel, Monday 8 August starting at 1:00 pm.