Campus traditions Macquarie University students celebrate Conception Day each year since 1969 to – according to legend – commemorate the date of conception of Lachlan Macquarie, as his birthday fell at the wrong time of year for a celebration. Conception Day is traditionally held on the last day of classes before the September mid-semester break.
Campus traditions Macquarie University students celebrate Conception Day each year since, 1969 to – according to legend – commemorate the date of conception of Lachlan Macquarie as his birthday fell at the wrong time of year for a celebration. Conception Day is traditionally held on the last day of classes before the September mid-semester break.