Vale Dr Vivienne Waller
Dear colleagues,
It is with deep sadness that I inform you of the passing of Dr Vivienne Waller, a well-loved member of the Swinburne community.
Vivienne is fondly remembered by her colleagues as a strong and principled woman who always maintained the courage of her convictions.
Joining Swinburne in 2007, Vivienne had a number of roles during her time here, most recently as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences, and a member of the Centre for Urban Transitions (CUT).
She was conducting ground-breaking and socially important research, serving as an inspiration to many, especially her environmental sustainability students.
She always spoke the truth as she saw it and was a talented researcher and teacher, bringing her unique outlook on the world to the discipline of sociology.
Not only was she a scholar of environmentalism, she lived these values in all aspects of her life. She was a committed environmentalist, encouraging others to follow her lead and do their part.
Vivienne also devoted her time to representing her colleagues on Academic Senate where she was a persistent, strong and well-informed advocate.
Our thoughts go out to her family and friends and to colleagues across Swinburne – especially colleagues in Social Sciences and CUT, who she worked closely with.
Staff who wish to access confidential counselling services through the university’s Employee Assistance Program can do so by calling 1800 818 728.
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