Newman College (University of Melbourne)
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Newman College is a Roman Catholic, co-educational residential college affiliated with the University of Melbourne. During the university year it houses about 230 undergraduate students, and about 30 postgraduate students and tutors. The college was named after Cardinal John Henry Newman, a former Anglican and major figure in the Oxford Movement, who became a Roman Catholic in the 19th century. The College continues to commemorate the life of John Henry, Cardinal Newman, through events such as the Cardinal Newman Dinner, and the prominent positioning of his portrait in the Dining Hall. Although most strongly affiliated with the University of Melbourne, a sizeable number of undergraduate students attend either the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) or the Melbourne Pharmacy School, part of Monash University despite being located in Parkville on Royal Parade.
The collegiate system spawned from the secular nature of the University, as each of the major Christian faiths was given land to the north of the main campus to establish institutions in which to teach religion. The college motto is 'Luceat Lux Vestra', translating from Latin as 'Let Your Light Shine'.
The original set of buildings were built during 1916 to 1918 and were designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin and are believed to be some of his best work.
This was recognised by the grant of a National Heritage Listing on September 21, 2005, citing "the place has outstanding heritage value to the nation because of the place's importance in the course, or pattern, of Australia's natural or cultural history." The stonework is currently receiving substantial renovation to repair over 80 years of damage through exposure and natural degradation of the original stone.
At its opening the administration of the college was entrusted to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) who continue its administration to the present day. As of January 2006 the new Rector of the college is Father Bill Uren SJ, a former Chaplain and Rector (1987-1990) of Newman. He replaced the Very Reverend Peter L'Estrange SJ, who held the position from 1991 and is now Master of Campion Hall, Oxford.
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[edit] Students' Club
All undergraduate members of Newman College are accepted into the Newman College Students' Club, a self governing organisation which runs day-to-day and special events in the college. An executive committee (the General Committee) is elected annually. The President, Treasurer and as of 2007, functions representative are elected directly to their positions. The President then allocates various portfolios to the elected members of the General Committee. The General Committee for 2008, as elected in September 2007, consists of:
President- Iwan Walters
Vice President- Stephen Clarke
Secretary- Jane O'Connor
Treasurer- Sam Banting
Female Sports Representative - Dan Schneider
Male Sports Representative - Jack Lahy
Culture Representative- Luwa Lin
Community Service Representative- Laura Riordan
Functions Representative- Phoebe Hollins
The General Committee duly appoints members of the Students' Club to chair various sub-committees with specific responsibilities. These committees are:
- Assets
- Ball
- Billiards
- Blue Ribbon
- Daniel Mannix Lecture
- Dining Room
- Environment
- Music
- Niffirg (Student Publication)
- Nomads
- O-week
- Play
- School Liaison
- Spirit Matters
- Supporters
- Vestra
Apart from a reputation for academic excellence,the College places a strong emphasis on participation in co-curricular activities, with music, sport and the dramatic arts playing a large role in life at Newman. The 2007 college production was the Australian classic, Dimboola, written by an ex-Collegian, Jack Hibberd.
[edit] List of Rectors
- James O'Dwyer (1918-1919)
- Albert Power (1919-1923)
- Jeremiah Murphy (1923-1954)
- Philip Gleeson (1954-1961)
- Michael Scott (1961-1968)
- Gerald Daly (1968-1977)
- Brian Fleming (1977-1986)
- William Uren (1987-1990, 2006-)
- Peter L'Estrange (1991-2005)
[edit] Current Administration
The current administration is headed by the Very Reverend William Uren.
[edit] External links
- Newman College Official Site
- Department of Environment and Heritage:Newman Values
- Department of Environment and Heritage:Walter Burley Griffin's sculpted college
- Newman College (University of Melbourne) is at coordinates Coordinates:
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