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David Hart OBE David Hart OBE made a huge contribution to the development of the University – providing vital support during its early years and serving on Council for more than two decades.
Mr Hart received an Honorary Doctorate in 1995 for his services to the University, business and the local community. In June 1994 he was awarded the OBE for public service with the citation particularly mentioning his work for the University.
He was closely involved in the life of the University from its establishment under the first Vice-Chancellor Sir Albert Sloman.
Eddie Newcomb OBE, Registrar and Secretary from 1981 to1992, said: “Apart from Moyra, his wife, I suspect I may know better than anyone just how much he gave to Essex from the very start. He was selfless in the extreme and the University is greatly in his debt. He was an exceptional man.”
When the University was being established Mr Hart raised a considerable amount of money for
the University Appeal Fund and went on to become a member of Court and then Chairman of the Chemistry Building Sub-Committee.
He played a key role within Council and was Vice-Chairman for 12 years. For 13 years he served as Chairman of the Development Committee. In 1989 he was appointed a Pro- Chancellor and was Treasurer from 1988 to 1994.
Outside the University, he enjoyed a distinguished business career while being incredibly active in charity work and the cultural life of the area.
His first appointment was with Moler Products in Colchester and within 12 years he was the company’s Managing Director. He merged the company with Marshalls and became Director and then Chairman of the new firm. Before he retired he agreed a successful merger with Hepworth.
Other roles included Chairman of the Colchester and District Industries Association, Governor of Colchester Institute, Director of the Eastern Regional Board of British Telecommunications, Chairman of the National Assistance Appeal Tribunal, Colchester Area, Trustee of the Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and of Winsley’s
Charity. He was trustee of the Colchester New Theatre Trust and Director of Colchester Mercury Theatre Limited from 1972 to 1981.
He played a key role in the development of the Colchester Oaks Hospital. Following the sale of the former Colchester Oaks Hospital, he was founder Chairman of Colchester Catalyst.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday 14 December at St Mary’s Church in Dedham.
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Online Masters in business launched
University of Essex Online is launching a new Masters degree in Business and Management in partnership with Essex Business School.
The new MSc Business and Management course will start in February 2013 and will be delivered entirely online using a virtual learning platform.
The University is continuing to work in partnership with University of Essex Online to develop other new courses.
http://online.essex.ac.uk/online-degrees
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