THE University of Western Australia Albany Foundation has appointed Dr Ken Michael as patron. Dr Michael is the governor of Western Australia and was the chairman of commissioners for the combined town and shire of Albany when it was formed as a city. He was an original member of the Albany Foundation and remained a member until late last year, while chancellor of UWA. The UWA Albany Foundation is a community reference group for the UWA Albany Centre and has been instrumental in assisting the University in attracting funding and student places for the new centre.