From East to West 2014 by Mannix College

A Year in the Life of Mannix College

From East to West: A Year in the Life of Mannix College 2014 Edition (Number 32) Copyright ÂŠ Mannix College 2014 All Rights Reserved Editor: Barbara Shea Production Coordinator: Simon Caterson Production team: Kyle Beard, Sarah Cielesh, Rebecca Crute, Madeline Slater, Kyle Wilkinson Principal photography: Peter Firus, Roy Ong, Isabella Sillar, Sutejo Tan Additional proofreading: Cathy Storr With special thanks to Naomi Holman and Thomas (Fenton) Jackson Published by: Mannix College, Wellington Road, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia www.mannix.monash.edu A missionary endeavour of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, Mannix College is a residential college affiliated with Monash University.

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Principal’s Report Dean’s Report Deputy Principal’s Report Business Manager’s Report Capital Development Assistant Deputy Principal’s Report Bryan Horrigan’s Report Editorial Production Team Mannix College Staff MCSS President’s Report Senior RA’s Report Fellows Report Dr. Andrew Prentice Staff in Profile: Peter Muling Library Report IT Assistant’s Report Tutorials Japanese Tutorial The Three Deans O-Week A Fresher Remembers National Student Leadership Forum John Flynn Placement Ancora Imparo Open Day Engineering Leadership Drones at Mannix Bible Study MEPA NAAUC Experience NAAUC President’s Report The Final Journey Under the Tuscan Sun Out of Africa Monash Minds The Importance of Humour Access Monash Newman Lecture

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From the Rostrum Cardinal Knox Scholarships High Distinction Averages Award Winning Students Whole College Photograph College Leadership Teams Mannix Sport Report Relay for Life Ultimate Frisbee Into the Woods Orchestra Monash Choir Concert Performance Extravaganza Mannix Old Collegians Association Oxford Ascent Oxford Visit Engagement & Marriages Cambridge Landing UNHCR Experience Old Collegians Abroad Photo Competition Mannix 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner MOCA Gold Collegian Vales Families Mannix Photography Formal Dinner Candle Mannix Centenary Papers New York, New York A New Zealand Perspective Red Frogs Dinner Coats for the Homeless Formal Dinner Performances Valete Dinner Bot East Bot West Mid East Mid West Top East Top West 1

Principal’s Report In February 2014, residents were

COLLEGE LIFE

able to use the new student rooms,

College life characterised by

common rooms, gymnasium, al-

opportunities for study, sports, cul-

fresco dining area, student laundry,

ture, social life, community service

middle common room, tutorial

and musical activities have been

rooms and a three-storey covered

not only outstanding but enjoyable.

walkway. In April new administra-

Whether it has been at formal or

tion toilets and music rooms were

faculty dinners, the Ball, the Col-

made available. In September 2014

lege lecture series, Play, musicals,

the new Boardroom was handed

Fellows’ Dinners, sporting events

over and students were given ac-

etc. the general day to day life,

cess to the new academic centre,

the atmosphere, camaraderie and

which included the Library, tutorial

mateship at Mannix is undeniable!

rooms and a gathering commons.

A huge thanks to our leadership

The new academic and visitor

teams which include the amazing

accommodation facility called

Resident Advisors led by Jacob

Gryphon House was also opened.

Chacko, the Student Society led

Facilities include 25 hotel style

by Andrew Stewart and the Library

rooms, business centre, lounge

Assistants/IT Co-ordinator under

and kitchen. In November 2014

the direction of Dr. Simon Cater-

the new spiritual centre, which

son.

includes a reflective courtyard, meeting room and St. Dominic’s

NEW DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Chapel was opened to residents

At the end of August Ms. Barbara

The year 2014 has been a year of

and the public. The administrative

Shea finished up as Dean of the

massive change in infrastructure

offices were refurbished and the

College after 15 years of out-

and student population at Man-

whole College landscaped with

standing service. Mr. Peter Muling,

nix College. In 1969 the College

26 new car parks and addition-

former High School Assistant Prin-

opened its doors to 170 male

al fencing added. Technological

cipal, has now taken over the role

students. In 2013 we had 250 male

changes include the introduction of

of Deputy Principal of the College.

and female residents in College,

Wi-Fi, keyless entry, VOIP phones,

Peter and his family moved in to

but as a part of the new redevel-

video surveillance, digital signage

College in late August. The position

opment we have increased our

and over $400,000 in audio-visual

of Dean has now been changed

college numbers to 285 residents

equipment. Further thanks must go

to Deputy Principal. We welcome

in 2014.

to our residents and staff who have

Peter into the new role.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND REINSTATEMENT The College commenced a 16 million dollar development and reinstatement project in July 2013.

put up with much noise, disruption, construction and early morning starts. These changes were very much overdue and will prove benficial to the whole community.

45th GALA ANNIVERSARY DINNER

deductible gift recipient status for

The Council has worked over the

the Foundation. Many thanks to Mr

past two years to redraft this Affil-

In September 2014, the College

Frank Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin (Council Member)

iation Agreement. Many thanks to

celebrated its 45th Anniversary

for his assistance.

Prof. Ben Canny (Council Member)

at a special Gala Dinner arranged by the College and MOCA. The evening included a three course meal, musical entertainment by current residents, speeches by

COLLEGE CONSTITUTION The College Council has been working on updating its constitution over the past two years. The

and Monash Solicitors Office who have helped redraft the new Agreement which was approved by the College Council in October 2014.

new redrafted constitution for Man-

FELLOWS AND MOCA

nix College now brings the docu-

The Fellows group now includes

the College Foundation.

ment into line with new Australian

both honorary and academic

COLLEGE FOUNDATION

standards and regulations. Many

fellows. The group has arranged

thanks to Mr Craig Milner (Council

a number of guest speakers this

Member) for his assistance.

year for the student body including

former MCSS Presidents from the past five decades and launching of

The College launched its new Foundation at the Gala Dinner, September 6th. The Foundation has been established to generate funds for future projects, scholarships and bursaries. A trust deed is currently being established, with a Foundation Board being organised. The College is hoping to receive

MONASH AFFILIATION AGREEMENT In 1967 an Affiliation Agreement was established between Mannix College and Monash University. In 2013 the University has updated all of its agreements with its Affiliates.

Dr. Anna Cook and Prof. Phillip Adams. MOCA under the leadership of Mr. Andrew Swan has done an amazing job of increasing the profile and activities of its old Collegians. Activities have included social media presence, sports events, reunions, dinners, debates, careers breakfasts, awards and competitions. Many thanks to both groups!

THE FUTURE All in all, this has been a fantastic year in the 45 years of Mannix College. We are positioned for the future by providing outstanding facilities and services to Mannix residents and guests for the next few decades! Omnia Omnibus! Live, Learn, Lead! Sean Brito-Babapulle

Dean’s Report As I come to the end of fifteen

being one of involvement with the

well as the night security personnel

years as a resident at Mannix

wellbeing of the students. How-

of later years and the numerous ac-

College and almost fifteen years as

ever, the role also brought me in

ademic visitors who have enjoyed

Dean, it is appropriate to reflect on

close contact with three Principals,

our hospitality for various periods

this privileged time. I am conscious

five Business Managers, three

of time. It was a privilege for me to

as the saying goes that “great-

Chaplains as well as numerous ad-

sit on College Council and to have

ness was thrust upon me” in being

ministration staff all of whom I think

had good relationships with so

appointed Dean of Mannix College.

of with many rich memories. Like

many staff from Monash University.

I acknowledge that God had a part

all residents it has always been a

The mugshots taken at the

in that, for which I thank Him.

joy to interact with the catering,

start of each year will be a con-

As Dean I saw my role primarily as

cleaning and maintenance staff as

stant reminder to me of all the students who have passed through the College in my time as Dean. It has been a special interest of mine to follow up on students who make their mark in later life. These achievements are noted in my scrapbooks which record part of fifteen years of the College’s history. I have shared with Peter Muling, my successor, my interest to maintain this record for the foreseeable future. I am pleased to advise that Archbishop Hart has seen fit to appoint me for a twelve month term as part-time Lay Chaplain to work under Fr. Chris Dowd O.P. in the role of Chaplain to Monash and Mannix. It will mean that I do not sever too harshly my connection with two institutions about which I care. Ancora Imparo. Omnia Omnibus. Barbara Shea

Deputy Principal’s Report commentary. I could utter the same

in the selection of a new RA team

words as I reflect on how friendly

for 2015 further reinforced my view

everyone has been since I arrived

of the significant depth of leader-

with my wife, Ondina and three

ship potential among the student

of our four young adult children.

body.

I am genuinely very grateful to all

It was a tremendous honour to be granted the opportunity to assume

Finally, I suspect the word

staff and students for the warmth

“community” is often used rather

of your welcome. This is indeed a

loosely by organisations to de-

very special place.

scribe themselves. It is espoused

Sean and other members

due to its many positive conno-

the newly created Deputy Princi-

of staff spoke from the outset

tations: people working together

pal’s role at Mannix.

about the calibre of students at

to support one another’s growth;

Mannix. This has been evident in

members putting other’s interests

tember 1st, well into second se-

abundance as I have experienced

ahead of themselves; individuals

mester, I recognise my capacity to

first-hand, the talents of students

demonstrating a real care for the

provide a meaningful commentary

performing at formal dinners and

organisation. Mannix is a thriving

on Mannix life in 2014 is limited. As

the annual Drama Production.

community. Speeches from the first

such, I would like to provide some

The exceptional capacity of stu-

residents at the recent 45th Anni-

observations from the short time I

dents in leadership positions has

versary Dinner suggest it has been

have been a member of the com-

also caught my attention. Jacob

so since its inception. Community

munity.

Chacko and the RA team along

is part of the Mannix DNA. I hope

with Andrew Stewart and the Com-

I can play my part to enhance this

ular Melbourne based AFL com-

mittee have greatly impressed with

wonderful community.

mentator regularly weaves into his

a maturity and level headedness

Having commenced on Sep-

“Wow wee!” is a phrase a pop-

beyond their years. My involvement

Peter Muling

Business Manager’s Report 2014 has been a great year for the

which I have been again mainly

zone during the process at some

College. To begin with we are now

involved this year. Working as we

time. I thank everyone for

accommodating the largest student

are on the development during the

their patience.

population in the College’s history.

academic year I am truly grateful to

A student population of 286 has

the student body for their under-

ing with Sean the Principal, Bar-

thrown up new challenges for the

standing and co-operation during

bara the Dean, Peter the new Dep-

College staff, all of whom have

building construction. It will all

uty Principal and his family, Louise

performed admirably. The new

come to an end soon, resulting in:

his Assistant, Father Chris, Jackie,

facilities of the College have been

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35 additional student

Kris, Suzan and Jan (the Admin

bedrooms

Team), Simon (Library), Jason,

Enclosed walkways

Adam and Stewart in Maintenance

with lift access

and all those in the Catering and

•

New Common Rooms

Housekeeping teams. Thank you to

•

New student and staff

you all.

very well received and have •

laundries

Thank you to Bishop Peter and

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New Courtyards

the College Council for their advice

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Three Music Rooms

and encouragement during the

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Outdoor Alfresco

year. Thanks also to Adrian Klep,

Dining Area

for his advice and support on the

St Dominic’s Chapel &

Finance Committee.

•

Reflective Courtyard •

Finally, may I take this op-

The Hart Academic

portunity to sincerely thank the

Centre

Resident Advisers and the MCSS

•

Five New Tutorial Rooms

Committee for their enthusiasm,

•

Mannix Boardroom

dedication and leadership through-

•

Gymnasium

out 2014. They have proved a

•

Gryphon House

source of friendship and quite a

•

New Administration

few laughs – they make working at

Facilities

Mannix a lot of fun.

•

Staff Accommodation

•

Whole of site

place in which to live and work.

landscaped & additional

It will begin 2015 in much better

parking

shape for the whole Mannix Com-

certainly resulted in an improved

Many other College assets have

student experience.

been improved along the way. A

The Capital Development is

program such as the one above

something that has been pivotal

puts all members of the Mannix

to the thinking and planning with

Community out of their comfort

It has been a great year work-

Mannix College is a great

munity to enjoy. Dominic Kilduff

Capital Development

Assistant Deputy Principal’s Report The 2014 academic year has

fond memories of the students, the

proved to be another eventful year

staff and the events which make up

for all at Mannix College. For most

a given year. This year it has been

I trust that you will carry many

of the year I was assistant to the

my special task to be involved in

positive memories of your time with

outgoing Dean, Barbara Shea, with

a particular way with the RA team

us and that it is not really good

whom it has been my good fortune

and I congratulate them in the way

bye but rather “au revoir”. To those

to support as Assistant Dean over

that they have been true mentors

students returning in 2015

so many years. Our association

in so many ways to the students

“boomerang”.

over the years has been eventful

with whom they have a special

and rewarding and I wish Barbara

responsibility of care. It has been a

all the best in the next stage of her

pleasure to work with them in their

journey. Since September I have

disciplinary role and to interact with

taken on the role of Assistant to the

them at our regular weekly meet-

new Deputy Principal, Peter Mul-

ings. The MCSS have also worked

ing, and I look forward to working

hard to make the social, sporting

with him as part of the College’s

and cultural opportunities open

Management team under Sean’s

and available to all our students.

direction. With the new develop-

Theirs is a task which is done on a

ments almost completed, the 2015

voluntary basis and their commit-

academic year is set to move the

ment to the tasks allocated to them

College in new directions and I am

has been done with enthusiasm

excited to be part of

and dedication on so many fronts.

that growing momentum.

I think it is the dedication of our

Mannix College is such a

student leaders which largely con-

special place and each year holds

tributes to the engagement of our

students with Mannix College. To those of you leaving in 2014

Dr. Louise Roos

Bryan Horrigan’s Report The new common rooms on all floors, and their co-location

it was a landmark opportunity to

together, enhance both the ac-

hear from a distinguished Monash

ademic and social dimensions

alumna, outstanding Chief Justice,

of college life. The noise from

and public role model, who en-

corridors is now lessened, which

gaged openly and enthusiastically

promotes good study and sleeping

with students in the Q&A period

for residents, while still providing

about justice, professional careers,

ideal locations for those who follow

human rights, and combatting

a ‘work hard, play hard’ philoso-

discrimination.

phy. Some students who entered

Considered from my dual perspective as a Mannix College resident embedded on Bot West and Dean of the Faculty of Law at Monash University, 2014 witnessed a number of further developments in college life that enhance experiences for students and staff, both academically and socially.

who attended this public lecture,

I enjoyed the surprise per-

the new X-Box rooms in O-week

formance by Prof. David Copolov

are yet to emerge, so popular

singing Christmas carols to the

have they been. In the lead-up to

accompaniment of Dr. Allan Zavod

swot-vac and exams, it has been

at this year’s ‘Christmas in July’

refreshing to see the large numbers

formal dinner. As ever, the year

of students taking full advantage

has also been full of the conver-

of the new library facilities to study

sations with students about life,

quietly, alone or together, and often

university, and careers, as well as

until late at night.

quiet satisfaction in seeing every

The Faculty of Law joined

day the community spirit, support

Mannix College in co-promoting

for one another, and development

this year’s Newman Lecture by

of potential that animates Mannix

Chief Justice Marilyn Warren from

College.

the Supreme Court of Victoria, entitled ‘What is Justice?’. For those

Bryan Horrigan

Editorial It is somewhat nostalgic for me to edit this edition of From East to West in what has been my final year as Dean of Mannix College and in the 45th anniversary year of the College’s history. In some way I have been involved with From East to West since the first issue in 1996! A copy of the front page of the first edition is included as a matter of interest. That we have a College newsletter/magazine at all is due to the foresight of MOCA. It was at a MOCA meeting under the presidency of Chris Dale, former resident, Tutor, Council Member and Fellow of the College and the then Master, Fr. Denis Minns O.P., that the idea of a newsletter first surfaced. To current and past residents “East to West” obviously refers to the two wings of the College. A significant contribution to the naming of the newsletter came

from the then Dean, Dr. Christopher Dowd O.P., who pointed out that at the time Eucharistic prayer three included a clause which included the words “From age to age You gathered a people to Yourself, so that from east to west a perfect offering may be made to You to the glory of Your name.” We thank everyone who has contributed to this edition of From East to West. As Editor I would like to thank particularly my colleague and, hopefully, my successor as

Editor, Dr. Simon Caterson for his advice and support and the excellent Production Team of students who have produced and formatted this publication using such flair and technological excellence. Their ability and enthusiasm is unrivalled. We hope you enjoy reading this record of the life and times of the Mannix College community of 2014. Barbara Shea Editor

1996 East to West

Production Team The technical production of this

Creative Suite. The fact that we

Special thanks must go to Cathy

edition of From East to West has

have such an excellent edition of

Storr for her help with proof read-

been in the hands of our Produc-

our College magazine this year is

ing. It has been a real pleasure for

tion Team of students. These first

attributable to their long hours of

Simon and I to work with you all.

and second year students have

work and cheerful and

made excellent use of Adobe

professional attitude.

Barbara Shea Dr. Simon Caterson

Kyle Wilkinson, Kyle Beard, Rebecca Crute, Madeleine Slater, Sarah Cielesh

Mannix College Staff Administration

Jackie Baxter, Jan St. Ledger

Security

Kris Thomas, Suzan Dalla-Zanna

Gavin Lowe

Housekeeping

Maintenance

Ace Octavio, Ann Vela, Alex Cefai, Ronnie Eagle,

Stewart Gaskin, Jason Munckhof, Adam Van Rooyen,

Yvonne Bourassa

Will De Silva

Catering

Michelle Cunningham, Muru Govindasamy, Linda van der Hoeven, Craig Condick, Joel Doolan, Caidan Fullwood, Peter Bradley, front: Connie Neilson

MCSS President’s Report proached this year with a personal

ple are made up of 13 volunteers

touch. I wanted to make 2014 as

and 13 RAs and between them

special for all Mannixians as it had

they set a culture for the rest of

been for me in previous years.

the College to follow. Everyone in

Mannix is unlike anything else I have ever encountered. We have

of Mannix, owe a lot to these 26

the most rambunctious parties and

people. Their resolve to constantly

then the next day, have students

strive for something better and to

helping out giving coats to the

facilitate everyone living here em-

homeless. We have some of the

bodies the Mannix College ethos:

most talented musicians, sports-

“Omnia Omnibus”, all things to all

men and women and without a

people.

doubt some of the most genuine,

What a year we have had! I am conscious of the space given to me, so I will endeavour to be brief, but I could write pages and pages about Mannix. For many of us, myself included, Mannix is the central part of our lives for the years we stay here. With that in mind I ap-

Mannix, and indeed some outside

Students come and go usually

kind-hearted, relaxed and hilarious

on a 2-3 year cycle. A lot changes

people going around. It truly has

in this time, old traditions die and

been a blessing to come to Mannix

new ones are formed. There must

and be a part of it.

always be a constant. The admin-

Of course the students are

istration from what I have seen has

important, but there would be no

been one of the most resounding

sports, music events, parties, com-

positive influences on life at Mannix

munity service etc. without some

College, especially Sean, Barbara

sort of group to organise them all.

and Louise. I would like to publicly

This is where the leadership team

thank them for being the constant

steps in. These 26 dedicated peo-

driving force behind Mannix, never wavering in their values and always being a sympathetic ear to the students. Lastly, I just want to say thank you to everyone here for making my life at Mannix such a splendid one. I am certainly sad to know that soon it will all be past memories, but in the words of George Harrison “All things must pass”. Thank you for everything.  Andrew Stewart

2014 Committee

Senior RA’s Report

2014 has been a very rewarding

the conversations that transpire.

Barbara Shea for her contribution

year for Mannix, and of my three

Whether it’s an uplifting story from

to this College. As the Dean, she

years, this year has definitely been

Jason or a pep talk from Michelle

has supported hundreds of stu-

the most satisfying. It has been an

in the dining hall, each staff mem-

dents through some of the hardest

absolute pleasure working with the

ber does his or her best to make

of times. Barbara, I have been in

RA team of 2014. They have gone

Mannix as homely as possible.

awe of your genuine interest in the

above and beyond the call of duty

Thanks for another amazing year.

welfare of residents and I wish you

and their willingness to provide the

2014 has also seen an incredi-

best ‘Mannix experience’ has been

bly functional relationship between

exemplary. Throughout the highs

the RAs and the MCSS Committee.

of my life and I thank you all for

and lows of the year, the team has

This is crucial for a successful year

making my memories of Mannix

maintained a supportive culture

and under the leadership of An-

some of my fondest. Good luck

and I am sure that the bonds we

drew Stewart, the Committee has

for the future and I hope our paths

have formed will last for many

delivered a fantastic year. Thank

cross sooner rather than later!

years.

you Andrew for being an unwaver-

As you will see in these pages, the RAs have had an incredibly busy year. But the task we undertook could not have been done alone. The support we have received from the administration staff has been invaluable. I truly believe that every member of the Mannix staff wants the very best for the residents. I see this everyday in

ing pillar of support. I would especially like to recognise

all the best for the future. Mannix has been a huge part

Jacob Chacko

Fellows Report

The Fellows continued to devel-

le Grand, who served a loyal Fellow

op as a significant group with the

for many years.

College community interested in

In Semester Two, Professor Philip Adams, in charge of the

The Fellows once again or-

Centre of Policy Studies at Victoria

enhancing the student experience

ganised two special guest speaker

University spoke on the topic “How

and supporting the reputation and

events that generated considerable

Much Will it Cost to Reduce Green-

philanthropic endeavours of the

interest and were well received by

house Gas Emissions in Australia?”

College.

the students. In Semester One,

Professor Adams was introduced

Dr. Anna Cook spoke about her

to the Mannix community by his

(in alphabetical order by surname)

research in pharmacology, ad-

colleague Dr. Louise Roos, who is

as new Fellows Dr. Asher Flynn,

dressing the topic “Biased drugs

a College Fellow as well as holding

Associate Prof. Andreas Fouras

– therapeutic benefit without side

the position of Assistant Deputy

and, last but not least, Ms. Barbara

effects?” During her three years

Principal. This event was support-

Shea. The Fellows farewelled Dr.

as a student at Mannix, Dr. Cook

ed by students representing the

Christopher Boyle and Dr. Rebec-

(nee Davey) was involved in many

Mannix Environment Protection

ca Miller due to appointments at

aspects of university and college

Agency (MEPA).

universities outside the jurisdiction,

life, including ‘Student Life’ and the

and accepted with regret the retire-

‘St. Vincent de Paul Society’, and

ment of Emeritus Professor Homer

she served as an RA in 2006.

In 2014, the College welcomed

Dr. Simon Caterson

Dr. Andrew Prentice a scholarship from the Royal Com-

Jupiter is double that of the sun.

mission of the Exhibition of 1851

This was also verified in 1995 on

to study at Oxford University in

the Galileo mission to Jupiter.

Great Britain. Dr. Prentice became

To conclude his wonderful

a member of the Junior Research Fellowship of Wolfson College, Oxford, and has since held many other prestigious positions in America and Australia. He has dedicated his life to studying how the solar system was On March 26th, Mannix College had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Andrew Prentice speak about his very interesting field of research. If there is one thing that fascinates people, it is that vast area we call space and if there is one person who knows about this topic, it is Dr. Prentice. Dr. Prentice attended Melbourne University in order to pursue a career in research and teaching mathematics and physical sciences. In 1967, he was awarded

formed. In this research with his former Oxford mentor, Dr. Prentice proposed the theory of supersonic turbulence. NASA has since proven correct many predictions that were suggested by Dr. Prentice. Some of these include: the orbital location of two new moons of Uranus (1986), the location and number of moons orbiting Neptune (1989) and the formation of Pluto and its moon Charon (1993). He predicted

speech, Dr. Prentice left us with

that the concentration of sulphur in

some words of wisdom. He said

relation to hydrogen in the planet

that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;life is toughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, we need support from those around us and more importantly we need to show support to other people. Judging by his success and motivation, this advice is definitely something to live by. Although Dr. Andrew Prentice humbly says he is very lucky to be a Mannix Fellow, we say that Mannix College is very fortunate to have someone so gifted and inspiring in our midst. Katie Wong Hoy

Staff in Profile: Peter Muling In March this year, I was enjoying

closely with young people (having

fact they are only ten minutes from

the challenge of coming to the end

been out of the classroom for sev-

the home of the Mighty Hawks is

of my first term as Junior Campus

eral years); exposure to intensive

also a good thing!

Principal at Mount Waverley Sec-

leadership development training

ondary College. The role was the

over the past four years; strong

tive impressions I have gained in

closest one could get to assuming

commitment to the development of

my short time at Mannix. Two in

the autonomy and responsibility of

Catholic values and the changing

particular are:

a principal’s position in a very large

profile of my own family, combined

secondary school.

to make the prospect of taking on

the students; past and

the role of Deputy Principal at Man-

present have for the col-

wondered what my next move

nix particularly powerful. “I have no

lege. “There is a genuine

might be. A long time servant of

doubt the good Lord had a plan for

sense of affection for all

the college and approaching 30

me. Mannix came out of left field

the college stands for and

years of service to secondary

and now it feels so right”

offers”

For the past 18 months I had

education – the past eight years

Joining me at Mannix is my

For me there are many posi-

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The intense feeling of pride

The capacity of the

being in senior leadership; the next

wife Ondina and three of our four

students. “It is evident at

logical progression was that of

children: Josh (23), Adam (19) and

every turn how capable

principal.

Georgia (17). My eldest daugh-

the students are, not only

Nowhere on my radar was

ter Alicia is currently working in

in their academic endeav-

Mannix College. How could it be as

Sydney. It has been a significant

ours, but in their broader

I didn’t know it existed! There could

change in lifestyle for the Muling

human attributes”.

be no doubting, however, in my

family, however we have been

mind, the hand of The Lord was at

moved by how welcoming the

play. My desire to reconnect more

Mannix community has been. The

Peter Muling

Library Report As part of the College redevelop-

in the Senior Common Room. The

We thank the LAs for their efforts

ment, 2014 has seen the biggest

SCR was vacated early in Semes-

on behalf of the students and we

changes to have taken place so

ter Two and the new Library was

congratulate James Fox on being

far in the history of the Sir Michael

immediately made available for

appointed as Senior Resident Ad-

Chamberlin Library. As a result

student use.

visor for 2015 and Eliza Panckridge on being appointed College Tutor in Law for next year. The new Library facility includes provision for a Creative Hub consisting in practical terms of a

â&#x20AC;&#x153;2014 has seen the biggest changes to have taken place so far in the Library.â&#x20AC;?

design study space located in the Library Office. Students working on College related publications and other creative endeavours now have an area and professional equipment with which to design, of this project, the College has a

The Library was well served

brand new college library providing

this year by the team of six stu-

an excellent space for quiet study.

dents employed as Library Assis-

As part of the construction

collate and edit text, images and multimedia. We look forward to optimising

tants, comprising Ms. Rebecca

the new Library and incorporating

process the old Library building

Davis, Mr. Jimmy Fahey, Mr. James

the Creative Hub in the year to

was transformed into a gymnasium

Fox, Ms. Archana Jayasundera,

come.

and laundry, during which time a

Ms. Eliza Panckridge and Mr.

temporary study centre was set up

Luke Walsgott.

Dr. Simon Caterson

IT Assistant’s Report The IT Assistant is a paid casual

which were being installed as part

position within the College. The

of the ongoing capital develop-

resident employed in this role

ments in the College.

is to assist student with various individual IT hardware and software issues as well as some basic

Some of the initiatives I was able to implement included: •

Obtaining four brand

troubleshooting and installation of

new Monash-networked

College network systems.

computers for the College Library •

Linking the new College common room X-Boxes to the Monash network

•

Enabling wireless-printing for residents to the College Library printer

•

Assisting with the installation of new Monash WiFi points across the College

In accepting this position for 2014,

•

Installing academic soft-

it was my intention to take this role

ware packages on the

to a new level by making the IT as-

College Library computers,

sistant more visible, approachable

including MATLAB and

and reliable. This year was also the

SPSS

perfect opportunity to take advan-

Several people have assisted

tage of the various new IT systems

me in varying capacities through-

out the year including Sam Foster and Nathan Dabkowski both of whom possess IT knowledge and experience which far surpasses mine. I’ve also worked closely with our Senior Tutor and College Librarian, Dr. Simon Caterson, who has been very patient and instrumental with the IT upgrades in the Mannix Library. Thank you so much to all of you. By far the best and most satisfying part of the job is being able to assist residents with their many and varied IT requirements. The role of IT Assistant has been a great way to cap off my Monash degree and Mannix experience. All the best to the 2015 IT Assistant! Hayden Frizzell

Tutorials

The College tutorial program

In place of Rachel, Ms. Lei Du was

new Hart Academic and Spritural

continued to grow and develop

appointed for Chinese. French

Centre, the College can look for-

in 2014. In response to student

was added to the portfolio of the

ward to making available new and

requests, Tutors were appointed in

Spanish Tutor, Mr. Axel Ramirez,

better spaces for the conduct of

the new areas of Information Tech-

and Ms. Alexandra Walker com-

College tutorials and peer to peer

nology, Nursing and Paramedics,

menced tutoring in German as well

study groups. Five new tutorial

Biology and Biochemistry.

as Japanese.

rooms will be available in addition

We also saw new Tutors ap-

An Old Collegian himself, John

to a new and much larger Library

pointed in established areas such

Kermond commenced tutoring in

space. Three of the new tutorial

as Medicine and Law. Most of the

1988 and has thus assisted many

rooms adjoin or are very close to

new Tutors are Mannix Old Colle-

generations of Mannix students

the Library itself, and the other two

gians, and indeed over half of the

with their studies in Maths, Physics

new tutorial rooms not far away.

Tutors employed by the College

and Statistics. The College not only

are Old Colls.

thanks but also honours John for

The College bid a fond farewell

the length and quality of his service

to Mr. John Kermond, Ms. Rachel

as College Tutor. John will continue

Wu, Ms. Delphine Huddleston, Mr.

as a Fellow of Mannix College.

James Hill and Ms. Nicola Ranson.

With the establishment of the

Dr. Simon Caterson

Japanese Tutorial For Japanese, as with any lan-

nix particularly helpful this year.

guage, it is necessary to study

Being able to listen, talk to and

consistently in order to make

have a conversation with someone

progress. It is necessary to keep

who is confident and fluent in the

on top of the subject as each week

language has meant that as the

passes. One reason which makes

speaking and listening exams ap-

studying a language particularly

proach, I have felt more confident

difficult in comparison to other

in my own abilities. I would like to

subjects is that the speaking and

thank Alexandra (Walker) for her

listening components become very

invaluable help this year.

difficult when there is no one experienced in the language with whom

Aliesha Boak

to communicate. I have found the Japanese tutorials at Man-

The Three Deans

Our photographer captured three

Left to Right: Dr. Christopher Dowd

Mannix College Deans on the night

O.P. (1996-1999), Ms. Barbara

of the Newman Lecture,

Shea (2000-2014) and Emeritus

20th August 2014.

Professor Gabrielle McMullen (1981-1995)

O-Week

From an RA perspective, O-week was the culmination of weeks of work, learning, bonding time and facebook stalking. Arriving two weeks before everybody else, the RAs and Committee set about preparing for the coming year and learning as many skills as possible (first aid, mental health, fire safety, responsible service of alcohol, As RAs, our job was to wel-

humiliated and cold, embody the

agement and more) before being

come the freshers into their new

spirit of Mannix as everybody, no

thrown into the deep end as the

home and help to make the daunt-

matter what condition they are in,

year started with a bang.

ing transition from home, school or

bands together to support their

a gap year to university life as easy

mates, their floor and their college.

the new freshers outside the col-

as possible. We essentially acted

The freshers soon catch on to the

lege, they were given a raucous but

as guardians for the week, staying

vibrant energy and soul of the Col-

exceptionally warm welcome by

in the background as much as pos-

lege, and learn that it is a safe, wel-

the Committee team. From there, it

sible while also getting to know as

coming and fun environment, with

was an overwhelming first day for

many people as we could, making

everyone able to be themselves,

everybody, with endless names, in-

sure everybody was included, fa-

free from the petty facades that

troductory talks and awkward “get

cilitating conversation and looking

are often put up at school. O-week

to know each other games” before

after those who were struggling. An

was an incredible experience for

the freshers’ first Mannix function

example is the toastie time provid-

all involved, and I hope everybody

that night. Fascinating questions

ed by the RAs after each function,

looks back on that moment in time

such as “What are you studying?”

an idea the freshers quickly learned

as fondly as the RAs do.

and “Where are you from?” res-

to love, which provides an oppor-

onated through the walls of the

tunity to relax, bond with the floor

JCR. The rest of the week followed

and get to know one another.

mindfulness, leadership, man-

After the RAs eagerly greeted

suit, and was filled with scavenger

However we also aimed to

hunts in the city, lawn bowls out-

push the new freshers to explore

ings, beach visits, functions of all

the newfound freedom of college

kinds and so much more, with each

and university life, challenging

activity becoming slightly less awk-

them to step out of their comfort

ward than the last as the freshers

zones in front of a whole bunch of

grew to know the people and the

people they’d never met before.

home they would be spending the

This is no easy task, but in their

next year with. Huge credit must

own unique way every single fresh-

go to the Committee for all their

er stepped up to the challenge.

hard work, dedication and enthusi-

Activities like the milk relays, when

asm in organising a ripper week for

freshers are dragged out of bed at

all involved.

three in the morning exhausted,

Rogan Kennedy

A Fresher Remembers

dinners were invaluable experienc-

life at Mannix involves large levels

es that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure every student will

of social interaction with an incred-

come to appreciate.

ibly diverse range of people. I have

The Committee this year has

never been welcomed into a new

done a fantastic job of keeping

environment so completely. Within

every Mannix student on their toes.

a day I felt comfortable with the

I speak for all the freshers when I

people around me and by the end

say that O-week was an incredi-

of O-week, Mannix was my home.

ble experience. With continuous

I would like to thank Commit-

activities planned and outrageous

tee, Admin, the RAs and of course

Mannix College is a completely

ones at that, we were thrown at full

all the students for making this year

unique place, unlike anything of its

force into college life and we hav-

such a great experience and I look

type. When I first came to Mannix,

enâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped since. With functions,

forward to returning for another

and was greeted by the craze that

sporting events, debates and the

amazing year!

was committee, I knew that the

play, every student was provided

year to come was going to be an

the opportunity to participate in

utterly incredible experience, and it

college life and the committee

has been exactly that.

made sure there was always some-

Formal dinners were an event that was so foreign to most of

thing exciting to look forward to. Along with the extracurricular

the freshers, donning our crisp

events, academic pride was a large

academic gowns, but became an

part of Mannix culture this year.

evening that all of the students

As a fresher, I was initially over-

lived for. Floor Dinners saw the

whelmed and unsure of what Uni-

involvement of every person from

versity would be like, but thanks to

the College in jaw dropping per-

the guidance of tutoring programs

formances. As a first year student,

as well as student-coordinated

I looked forward to the incredible

study groups first year students

performances and special guests

were able to not only survive, but

that the college provided each

thrive academically in their univer-

week. Continually, the opportunity

sity endeavours.

to meet and mingle with educators in a series of fields at faculty formal

From social events to academic commitments, every element of

Julia Kingwill

National Student Leadership Forum number of speakers who embody

Hearing such intimate stories from

‘servant leadership’ and then were

people we had only just met was a

able to travel into the community to

powerful and inspiring experience

put this into practice at run down

and saying goodbye to our respec-

schools, aged care facilities and

tive group members, even after

various other community centres.

only four days, was difficult, though

While all of these leaders and experiences were inspirational

we knew that we would all keep in contact.

The National Student Leadership

in their own right, it was the time

Forum (NSLF) on Faith and Values,

spent in small groups that proved

what we might be getting ourselves

held each year in Canberra, unites

to be the most valuable. In groups

into, we were overwhelmed by the

by an afternoon of sports which al-

of nine or ten we were able to

profound impact that the weekend

lowed for further bonding between

share our stories with people from

had made on us. Coming back to

delegates.

so many different walks of life and

Mannix felt very surreal and we

hear their experiences in return.

can both safely say that we have

Despite initial hesitations over

over 300 young adults and dozens of prominent leaders from all over Australia for an intense four day experience. Upon arrival we went straight to Parliament House to sit in on Question Time and to hear from Joe Hockey, Bill Shorten, Scott Morrison and Jason Clare, before getting the opportunity to individually meet an MP and see their offices and then dine together in the Great Hall. A moving trip to the War Memorial on day two was followed

On day three we heard from a

been changed for the better by the experience. We cannot thank Sean and the College enough for nominating us to go and funding all the costs of the forum. Canberra isn’t such a boring city after all! Alana Kilmartin Rogan Kennedy

John Flynn Placement

During the summer holidays, I had

The goals of the program are

community. I was given tours of

the opportunity to undertake a two-

twofold: to give you experience in a

the area, and taken out for dinner

week rotation with the John Flynn

rural clinical environment, and also

so many times that I rarely had

Placement Program. This schol-

to integrate you into the close-knit

to cook. I was also given tours of

arship gives medical students the

community of a country town.

their fire and ambulance service,

opportunity to spend two weeks

In the Monash medical pro-

taken pistol shooting at a gun club,

each year of their studies with a

gram, the first two years are pre-

and invited as a guest of a rotary

rural general practitioner.

dominately theory-based, so it was

meeting. The program has definite-

a great opportunity to get some

ly encouraged me to consider a

diner, and have spent two rotations

hands-on clinical experience. I was

career in rural medicine.

at his clinic in Yankalilla, a small

able to interview patients, assist in

seaside town in South Australia.

minor surgery, and conduct pro-

ested first or second year medical

Students in the program return to

cedures such as taking blood or

students to apply for the program.

the same practice each year, and it

giving injections. Learning these

It is a great opportunity, and two

is a unique and valuable opportuni-

skills much earlier than my peers

weeks that I look forward to each

ty to develop a mentoring relation-

certainly gave me an advantage

year.

ship with a doctor.

going into the clinical years

I was paired with Dr. Lyn Gar-

of my degree.

I would encourage any inter-

William Birkett

I was also welcomed into the local

Ancora Imparo 2014 was a year of unprecedent-

to be the highlight of the program,

world, including rural healthcare,

ed representation in the Ancora

the residential was an excellent op-

taxes on alcohol and the impor-

Imparo Leadership program, with

portunity to form friendships with

tance of sovereignty in the face of

nine out of 43 participants residing

our fellow participants, engage in

atrocities. These seminars were

at Mannix College. Annually, the

lively discussion, and at the end of

thought-provoking and education-

program mentors second year stu-

the day experience the entertaining

al, and provided a shared learning

dents from a wide range of facul-

nightlife of Geelong.

ties, backgrounds and experiences

The enjoyable experiences

to cultivate innovative leadership

continued as we met monthly

skills for university life and be-

for the fantastic seminars. Some

yond. The program kicks off before

notable speakers included Profes-

semester one with a three-day

sor Tony Wong, Bethia Wilson, Dr.

residential held at the Sheraton in

Leanne Rowe and Julian Burnside

Geelong, where we interacted with

AO QC, experts in their fields and

â&#x20AC;&#x153;2014 was a year of unprecedented representation in the Ancora Imparo Leadership program, with 9 out of 43 participants residing at Mannix Collegeâ&#x20AC;?

experience for both those presenting and listening.

Ancora Imparo has been an incredibly rewarding opportunity and I think I speak on behalf of all nine Mannixians when I say I have thoroughly appreciated every moment, and perhaps next year will see even more Mannix students participating in this worthwhile program. Kara Arnold

Josh Byrne, Thomas Sheils, Amber Bock, Prof Margaret Gardner AO, Rebecca Kennedy, Andrew Sheed, Kara Arnold, Josie Phillips, Joanna Huang and Anusha Jayasekera stimulating speakers including pre-

inspirational leaders. In Semester

vious Police Commissioner Chris-

Two, our researching and present-

tine Nixon, Holocaust expert Mark

ing skills were practised, with small

Baker and our then-Vice Chancel-

groups giving their own seminars

lor Professor Ed Byrne. Often said

on issues pertinent to the current

2015 Ancora Imparo Particpants Aliesha Boak Andrew Jeffries Charlie Renney Lachlan Douglass Valerian McCaskill

Open Day The sun was shining, the air was crisp, the balloons were up, the banners were blowing in the the wind and the residents of Mannix were ready to show the world what it is that makes this College so unique! On Sunday the 3rd August 2014, Mannix College welcomed prospective residents and their families through its doors for tours, food, drinks and information overload. Months of planning went into the day. Over 100 residents volunteered their time to escort guests, man the stalls (at Clayton and Caulfield campuses), greet at reception and run tours of the College keen to show off our new building developments and facilities. A number of students also visited their old schools to give a presentation about the college and answer any questions about the transition to university and life in a residential college. Open Day is our opportunity to showcase the College and if the success of Open Day is any indication our rooms will be overflowing

in the foreseeable future. The energy and pride that all our volunteers

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Note: Alana directed the

displayed on Open Day was

detailed planning of the day like a

truly contagious.

true professional and it is a cred-

I would like to take this opportunity to extend a big thank you

it to her that our students were trained to such a high standard.

to all the volunteers for being so enthusiastic and responsive to my requests both before and on the day itself. A special thanks must also be reserved for Barbara Shea who had overall responsibility for Open Day arrangements. Alana Kilmartin

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The energy and pride that all of the volunteers displayed on Open Day was truly contagiousâ&#x20AC;?

Engineering Leadership

In my first year at Monash, I have

participants) head to a conference

had the privilege of being offered a

center for three days in an intensive

place in the LITE (Leadership in a

skills based program. During this

Technological Environment) pro-

time we break into groups to prac-

gram. As anyone can imagine, the

tice and apply the ideas we learn

University does not want graduates

during the day. This was extremely

to emerge with only the knowledge

helpful for me, not only due to an

gained in our lectures: we should

effective amount of teaching but

leave the University rich with social

also to the vast amounts of intro-

skills, professionalism and leader-

duction material provided in such a

ship qualities which can be applied

short amount of time.

in the working environment. This is

The actual program then runs

the skill set that the LITE program

throughout the Monash calen-

sets out to address.

dar where all students meet on

The program consists of three

Wednesday nights for three hour

phases each of which coincides

sessions (practical or theoretical)

with a year of the undergraduate

moving through the course con-

degree. Each phase has an induc-

tent. Each session was facilitated

tion residential component at the

by a range of professionals both

beginning of the year where the

from industry and from the aca-

entire group of students (roughly 60

demic world. The diverse range of

professional opinions has been a highlight of the program for me so far as it allowed me to see contrasting styles of leadership and management. The advice I would give to every engineering student at Monash is to take this opportunity if offered to you. I come out of each session feeling really rewarded. Oscar Hiscock

Drones at Mannix This year at Mannix, a few of us

fly through the clouds while still

coordinates to a ground-based

have been experimenting with

having both feet on the ground.

rescue team.

drones, by building them ourselves.

This alone has made the hobby

They are truly the future of film

immensely rewarding.

and photography as they provide

Drones can also be used

a relatively inexpensive method to

for aerial surveillance, surveying,

take breathtaking shots that would

search and rescue, and first-per-

otherwise cost hundreds of thou-

son drone racing. The Monash

sands of dollars.

Unmanned Aerial Systems group

Recently, some of us have

has recently started its entry to

installed cameras with wireless

build a drone to compete in the

transmitters to our drones and

“Unmanned outback rescue chal-

coupled first-person goggles, this

lenge”, where a drone must be cre-

allows us see in real time what the

ated that can autonomously find a

drone sees. The goggles give us

person in need of rescue and drop

the experience of being able to

supplies while sending the GPS

We will see more of these unmanned aircraft as they will certainly become a large factor of our lives in the future. Travis D’Urso, Jolon D’Amore Sam Foster, Valerian McCaskill

Bible Study

myself in semester two. Our group of six to eight attendees have studied Ephesians and Philippians, leading to many thought-provoking and interesting discussions. We are very grateful to Father Chris, as well as Barbara Shea and Studying the Bible is an integral

Coming together to study the

part of the Christian faith. Through

Bible allows for discussion and

reading God’s Word, we gain an

questioning, as it is often hard to

understanding of how God would

study alone. Many of the chapters

want us to live. We come to under-

require thought and consideration

stand Him more fully, which helps

before they can be better under-

us in building a relationship

stood. Bible study also provides

with him.

an opportunity for participants to

Bible study is not only for Christians. Christianity has had a powerful influence on law and

support and encourage each other in their faith. This has been the second year

the rest of college administration for their support of this group. We are excited to see how Bible study grows in the future. We hope to engage more members of the College community, and to continue to facilitate exploration of God’s Word. Cassandra Mitchell Valerian McCaskill

other aspects of our society. Even

of Bible study at Mannix College.

for those without an interest in the

Started by Hayden Frizzell and

faith aspect of the Bible, it can be

Ashray Rajagopalan last year, it has

helpful for gaining an understand-

continued through this year, led by

ing of some of the foundations of

Hayden and Ashray in semester

modern society.

one, and Valerian McCaskill and

2014 has seen the rebirth of the

The introduction of this program

in the future. Many thanks go out

Mannix Environmental Protection

has been no mean feat and in-

to both the Monash Environmental

Agency, known fondly amongst

volved much planning, brainstorm-

Sustainability Department and the

the college as MEPA. The work

ing, organising, and promotion to

maintenance team here at Mannix.

of the MEPA committee this year,

ensure that the implementation

Without the support from those two

combined with the wonderful

would work logistically and be a

entities the program would never

enthusiasm of the entire Man-

success on a practical level. An

have got off the ground, and the

nix College community has seen

indication of the program’s suc-

MEPA Committee looks forward to

environmental sustainability return

cess is the significant reduction in

strengthening these relationships

to the forefront of the College

waste being produced the college.

and moving forward to ensure that

agenda. The most significant of

Having already reduced waste

the group will continue to prosper

MEPA’s achievements this year

production by 30%, MEPA hopes

into the future.

has been the introduction of the

that with further improvements to

college wide recycling program.

the program this number will grow

MEPA

James Fox

NAAUC Experience it helps me every day. That is what NAAUC aims to do, to affect our lives in a positive way, starting with the small things that make up the bigger ones. Mental health is not something that people should shy away from discussing, because it is not something to be shy about. The amazing guest speakers at NAAUC opened my eyes to how natural it is to consider that health is health, and it doesn’t matter if we are working on our bodies Trying to sum up our week at

experienced over the next week.

NAAUC in 400 words wasn’t

Every day was so jam packed with

something I considered difficult

guest speakers, discussion groups,

when I first sat down to write this.

workshops, parties and activities

I mean seven days? That’s about

that its impossible for me to cover

42 words a day, that doesn’t seem

the sheer magnitude of it all.

inconceivable right? As it turns out,

The week provided us with

when you experience something

amazing opportunities to hear from

as diverse and fulfilling as NAAUC,

incredible young leaders such as

400 words really doesn’t

deaf advocate and professional

do it justice.

dancer Sophi Li, AIME founder and

I suppose it’s easiest to just

CEO Jack Manning Bancrof, open-

start at the beginning. On Sunday

ly Gay ALF footballer Jason Ball

the 6th of July six Mannix first

and co-founder of the Australian

years, Zoe Vaughan, Charlie Ren-

Youth Climate Coalition Anna Rose.

ney, Ryan Taylor, Catherine Brown,

On one of the last days of the

Kevin Shumba and myself, along

conference, a representative from

with Committee and RA represent-

Red Frogs Australia simplified for

atives Laura McDonald and Chris

us how to deal with anxiety saying

Prendergast, arrived at the 2014

“If you know what stresses you out,

NAAUC conference at Melbourne

for example exams, then preempt

University’s Ormond College. What

that stress, do something positive

followed was a day of quick fire

to change that situation, to mini-

introductions, goal setting and

mise the moment before it occurs”.

organised chaos.

He made so much sense, and I

Its hard for me to shrink into such a short space everything we

feel kind of stupid for not thinking of it myself. I know that now, and

or our minds. Looking back at our week at NAAUC I realise how much I have taken with me from the experience. The ability to stand by your goals, support your community and continually push yourself to greater things is with me still three months on. It was (as cliché as it sounds) an amazing experience, and one that I would definitely recommend, even if it does make me exceed my word limit. Niamh Hassett

NAAUC President’s Report Over the past three years I have

nix. However, it was through the

2013 year. Two years later after two

had the privilege of being involved

inspiring guest speakers, insightful

more incredibly inspiring confer-

with the National Association of

academic program and interactions

ences and I have now assumed the

Australian University Colleges

with incredible individuals that I

position of President of the Asso-

(NAAUC), one of the premier youth

came to view the notion of ‘leader-

ciation. Having left Mannix several

leadership organisations in the

ship’ entirely differently. At NAAUC

years ago, I often get asked why I

country. We are an association

we strive to inspire our delegates

am still ‘hanging on to college’ and

by students, for students with

and students at all Colleges and

why don’t I ‘let go’? The answer

our goals and aims coming into

Halls of Residence in Australia to

to me is simple; when you love something enough and believe in the benefit of what you are doing, nothing else matters. This is a message we continually articulate to our delegates; find your passion and pursue it. It is for this reason that myself and the entire NAAUC team for 2015 will strive to provide a platform whereby collegiate students are empowered to develop leadership within all facets of life. Alice Draffin NAAUC President 2014 MCSS President 2012 MCSS Committee 2011

fruition each July during the Annual

develop a fresh perspective on

National Conference. My journey

leadership. A perspective that is

with NAAUC began in 2012 when I

not confined to a badge or a title

attended the conference at Mac-

and one that can’t be determined

quarie University’s Dunmore Lang

through an election, but rather is in

College in Sydney, as a Mannix

the everyday actions, values and

delegate. Whilst I was excited at

passion of the individual. It is from

the prospect of attending a national

this desire to continue to grow and

conference, I was extremely naive

develop as a leader and share my

in my belief that I had reached the

collegiate experiences that I ran for

pinnacle of my leadership capabili-

the position of Victorian State Rep-

ties through my presidency at Man-

resentative, being voted in for the

The Final Journey After listening to Mark Baker, the

Poland. It was very interesting to

Head of Jewish and Holocaust De-

see the way in which each country

partment at Monash, speak about

responded to the Holocaust. Did

leadership in the Holocaust at the

they feel accountable and spend

Vice-Chancellor’s Ancora Imparo

millions of dollars on memorials

residential weekend in February

and monuments like Germany?

this year, I was both inspired and

Or did they manufacture and sell

moved by a topic I had never be-

antisemetic Jewish dolls to tourists

fore considered studying.

like in Poland? Each country told a

Mark Baker, the son of two Auschwitz survivors, told us about his parents’ life and journey both

different story through their Holocaust memory or lack there of. Studying a Prato unit has been

during and after the Holocaust and

one of the best choices I could

how their memory still lives on. The

have made. It was in the winter

idea of memory is the very focus of

holidays which meant it didn’t

The Final Journey unit, and upon

clash with any of my Performing

learning that I had room in my

Arts units and I was able to easily

Bachelors Degree for it, I enrolled

secure an OS-Help loan from the

in week two of Semester One.

University to help with unit and

The unit circulates around the

travel costs. My experiences at

concept of memorialisation and

Mannix College have taught me

how people and communities com-

just how quickly people can be-

memorate the Holocaust and how

come friends when they are living,

this differs in European countries.

eating and studying together. The

Along with 32 other Monash

friendships formed on the trip were

Students and two lecturers, I spent

great and I hope will continue for

two weeks researching and being

years to come.

immersed in European culture.

I cannot reflect upon the two

We started in Prato, home to

weeks without stating that it was

the Monash Campus, and then

one of the most emotionally diffi-

ventured to Germany, the Czech

cult things I have ever experienced.

Republic and then ending in

Four deaths camps in three days

really hits home, while at the same time being the most educational and enriching subject I have ever had the privilege of studying. Not only am I motivated to write a 5,000 word research essay, the largest I have ever undertaken at Uni, but I am also passionate about Jewish studies and speaking about the injustices that still occur towards them today. I hope many more will consider not just The Final Journey unit, but studying abroad at some point in their degree. Amber Bock

Under the Tuscan Sun

One aspect that drew me to Monash as an impressionable

Italian experience. I undertook two units of study

Chinese, or mixed heritage. As Italy is very culturally protective, it

high school graduate was the

whilst in Prato; a language intern-

was interesting to see the Chinese

much-touted “Monash Prato pro-

ship and an Italian literature unit.

students develop identities within

gram”. Having fallen in love with

The internship took up most of

both cultures. Although there has

all things Italian at age ten, I was

my time, and involved assisting in

been cultural tension amongst the

naturally intrigued. Before I knew it,

classes from kindergarten to sec-

adult community, it was heartening

January of 2014 rolled around and

ondary in one of the local schools,

to see younger members learn and

I was on my way. Five weeks living,

San Niccolo. With a newfound

play with no consideration for each

studying, and working in a foreign

respect for primary teachers, I

other’s heritage.

country was certainly a daunting

prepared lessons on Australian

prospect, but I was nothing if

geography, Indigenous culture, and

rhythm, and exploring Italian cities

not enthusiastic.

wildlife (note: it’s really difficult to

was a change from weekends in

explain echidnas to Italians).

Melbourne. An experience like no

It became clear to me upon arrival why Monash had chosen

From a cultural perspective,

It is easy to adjust to the Italian

other, I’d definitely recommend

this relatively small textiles town

Prato is an unexpected melting

arriving with an empty stomach

as their base for education in Italy.

pot. With an influx of Chinese

and a smile!

With its small town atmosphere

immigrants in the 1980s to keep

and intriguing mix of cultures, it

the textiles industry alive, the chil-

provides an authentic

dren I taught were of either Italian,

Cathy Storr

Out of Africa In January and February of 2014 I was fortunate enough to travel to Mannya, Uganda with Conor McDonald, Daniel Nagle, Sophie Cerutti and our non-Mannix friends Tess and Michaela. Mannya is a small community without electricity or paved roads in Southern Uganda, close to the Tanzanian border. For just over ten years now the Cotton On Foundation has been raising funds to send to Mannya which we could directly see through water tanks, generators, solar panels, pumps, the improved parish and health centre and schools etc. We also saw the work put in by other visitors working with the Cotton On Foundation such as Cameron, a permaculturist who is helping to ensure Mannya is a sustainable community and Nathan, a coffee specialist based in Geelong who is attempting to internationally brand Mannya coffee to provide an income for the community. This relationship with the Cotton On Foundation is primarily due to the work done by Father Nestus (who some may remember from his

visit to Mannix) when he moved to

morning until they were no longer

the community. At first he thought

an appropriate temperature.

God was punishing him by putting

The last weekend in Janu-

him there, Mannya was colloquially

ary is a very important day for

known as “Mission Impossible”.

the Christians of Uganda as they

Now it is a fantastic community

remember the martyrs from the

with schools and a health centre

1800s. We travelled to a little com-

with Government promises of a

munity which was home to one of

paved road and electricity coming

the martyrs where we met the local

very soon. We had this opportunity

bishop and enjoyed Mass with

through Conor’s grandfather who

many Ugandan people. Following

was a doctor involved in the initial

this Mass we visited a mass grave

contact with Fr. Nestus. Conor

from the Rwandan genocide.

worked hard to lead and organise the whole trip for us. For the first week we were

We also spent a couple of days at The Queen Victoria National Park where we went on

primarily working in the health

safari and saw heaps of animals

centre rotating between working

including hippopotamuses, lions,

in the lab examining malaria and

elephants and more. Conor had

doing HIV tests, in the pharmacy

told us that the only accommo-

counting and distributing drugs

dation available at the park was a

and in the consulting room with

camping ground which would not

Vincent and his patients. On one of

live up to Mannya or Busibo, so we

the mornings before immunisations

were quite surprised to find that we

I took Maria, one of the nurses, to a

were staying at an incredible resort

neighbouring village five kms away

with a restaurant and pool. It was

which had a gas fridge where the

fantastic to relax and enjoy seeing

vaccines were kept. I was fasci-

incredible animals in an incredible

nated by the way they could live

place.

without a fridge at the health centre. Naturally this means that we could only use the vaccines for the

James O’Sullivan

Monash Minds For many of us at Mannix, this is

Monash Minds is a leadership

The local community engagement

our very first year at University -

program which provides first year

programme involved mentoring

and what different circumstances

students with the opportunity

students from St Kilda Primary

we find ourselves in. Having gone

to be challenged beyond their

School. Claudia Brick and Cathy

from high school where we were

course. Made up of a foundation

Jiang were involved in building

the leaders, this year we’re back to

day and a series of five evening

ongoing relationships with the

square one. It’s disorientating and

seminars, students from different

students. This involved mentoring,

a little daunting. In the ever vibrant

disciplines are exposed to leaders

fundraising and organising activi-

and fast-paced University environ-

from diverse professional back-

ties for the primary school.

ment, it is all the more important

grounds. Inspiring speakers ranged

to quickly re-orientate ourselves,

from Monash’s very own Provost,

occurred in July. Eight students

find our personal direction again in

the Race Commission Officer to

travelled to Mumbai to work with

order to effectively engage in our

the Chief Operating Officer of the

Make a Difference Foundation

new community. Monash Minds

Oaktree Foundation. Through sto-

(MAD). MAD’s mission is to teach

helps us achieve just that.

ries of their own experience, these

English skills to children in slum

speakers provoked students to

orphanages. The trip proved to be

(Claudia Brick, Travis D’Urso, Shru-

redefine their views of leadership,

challenging as we were constantly

ti Iyer, Cathy Jiang, Evan Quick,

and in turn challenged them to take

faced with the everyday hardships

David Tom and Sabrina Yeh),

leadership to the next level.

and struggles that is reality to

From Mannix, seven students

The international project

hailing from several faculties (En-

In addition to the evening

the orphans. It was an incredibly

gineering, Science, Arts, Law and

seminars, Monash Minds provided

humbling experience, to see the

Medicine), were fortunate enough

two field trips where students were

children’s joy in simple pleasures

to participate in the Monash

given the opportunity to volunteer

and their zest for life.

Minds Program.

in community engagement projects both locally and internationally.

Monash Minds has provided opportunities, insights and challenges we wouldn’t otherwise encounter in our University courses. It has provided direction in a time when guidance was most welcome. Without a doubt, we could not have asked for a better complement as we embarked on our University education. Sabrina Yeh

The Importance of Humour addition to their amazingly good looks, athletic perfection, genius level intellect and, of course, humble modesty. I think it’s a real strength of our College that anyone can get up on stage and crack a joke or two to a roomful of cheers, a feat that grows exponentially easier the lighter the glasses at dinner have become. We’ve had a lot of acts over the last year from recitals of classics to entirely new material (always dangerous). The performances have entertained us It’s no secret that Mannix life isn’t easy. Not many people can deal with the difficulties of only having three to five cooked meals a day, having their rooms cleaned and vacuumed only once a week, or a sit-down formal dinner on Wednesdays alone. It really is a hard knock life for us. As such, it’s fortunate that Mannixians have such a great (if questionable) sense of humour, in

and given us something to laugh at. Occasionally, the jokes are funny too. Jokes give us a chance to unwind, relax, and talk about things that just wouldn’t come up in ordinary conversation, like critical brain damage during your first kiss, the exact menu at hell’s barbeque, or a particular shade of light in St. Kilda. It’s an experience that really brings us together as a whole, even

if it’s to share a groan or communal facepalm if the joke was truly terrible. My apologies for the many of those I’ve caused you over the last two years, and my thanks for being a hilarious and supportive group of people to live with. Simon Sherrington

Access Monash Throughout the course of this year,

Amber Bock, Eliza Panckridge,

students. The program aims to

five Mannix students have been

and I were involved in the Access

develop students’ leadership and

involved in the University’s Access

Monash Mentoring program, where

communication skills to prepare

Monash program. Access Monash

we each had two year eleven stu-

them for future leadership roles and

leads the University’s strategy to

dents that we met with throughout

for life after secondary school. In

improve the access, participation

the year. Our aims were to assist

groups they developed projects to

and success of students from

them in exploring careers and

promote university to their peers,

disadvantaged backgrounds. This

further study options, refining their

which were then presented to all

is achieved by providing outreach

study and career goals and helping

of the school students. All of us

programs and activities to sec-

them to better understand what

were also involved with a variety of

ondary school students to engage

university is like, as well as provid-

school and campus-based events

them with the idea of university

ing some extra support throughout

organised by the Access Monash

study, special entry admission

their final years of schooling.

team and their partnering schools.

schemes and pathways into univer-

Cass Ludeman and Sam

sity courses, and scholarships and

Cresser were part of the Access

Rebecca Crute

support to assist the transition to

Monash Champions leadership

Cass Ludeman

university.

program involving year nine

Newman Lecture To be graced by the presence of

spoke at length of social media

such an esteemed guest as the

and its influence upon perceptions

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

of justice, particularly concerning

of Victoria, the Honourable Marilyn

the Supreme Court and its rulings.

Warren AC, students of Mannix

Students from all disciplines were

College eagerly anticipated the

inspired by such relevant and stim-

Newman Lecture of 2014.

ulating discussion.

Considering the topic, ‘What

Chief Justice Warren was

is Justice?’ Chief Justice Warren

subsequently presented with the

theorised that common definitions

Newman Medal, and also excit-

of justice in fact stem from impres-

edly accepted a Mannix College

sions of injustice: what we perceive

rugby jumper embroidered with the

to be just is simply anything that is

initials ‘CJ’.

not unjust. To reflect such a vari-

The enthusiasm of the re-

able scope, Her Honour explored

sponse to the Newman Lecture

several different ideas of justice

and the very presence of a Chief

in literature, the judicial system,

Justice were such that upon the

politics and philosophy.

conclusion of the event, Chief

Taking questions from an

Justice Warren was surrounded by

audience of Mannix College staff

clusters of students from the Fac-

and students and members of the

ulty of Law and beyond hoping to

Monash University community

take a photo with her. One young

and legal profession, the Chief

law student however considered

Justice highlighted the impor-

himself the luckiest of the night,

tance of the struggle of women to

having Her Honour sign the cast on

achieve equality in the workplace,

his broken arm!

an issue especially applicable to the legal profession. She also

Eliza Panckridge

From the Rostrum

Dr. Nigel Crawford

Dr. Anna Cook

Mr. James Witcombe

Medical Faculty Dinner

Fellows Research Paper

College Day Dinner

Mrs. Janine Shepherd

Chief Justice Marilyn Warren

Archbishop Denis Hart

Women in Leadership

Newman Lecture

College Day Dinner

Mr. Andrew Swan

Prof. Phillip Adams

Mr. David Flanagan

MOCA Fellows Dinner

Fellows Research Paper

Business & Entrepreneurship

Cardinal Knox Scholarships The Cardinal Knox Scholarships are awarded in memory of Cardinal James Robert Knox, Archbishop of Melbourne from 1967-1974 and have been generously made available by the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards were presented by Mr. David Flanagan, Chancellor of Murdoch University. Archibishop Hart awarded the Knox Scholarships in second semester to the first year students. Scholarships to the value of $900 each are awarded to returning students based on their previous yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s results and Scholarships to the value of $750 each are awarded to first year students in semester two based on the results of their semester one examination results. Scholarships are awarded in each Faculty where appropriate.

Knox Scholarships For Returning Students Faculty of Arts

Mr. Hayden Frizzell

Faculty of Business & Economics

Ms. Madison Wolfe

Faculty of Engineering

Ms. Staci Tully

Faculty of Law

Ms. Eliza Panckridge

Faculty of Medicine

Mr. James Fahey

Mr. Daniel Hogarty Ms. Cassandra Mitchell Allied Health

Ms. Alana Kilmartin

Faculty of Science

Ms. Rebecca Kennedy

Knox Scholarships For First Year Students Faculty of Arts

Mr. Lachlan Douglas

Faculty of Art and Design

Ms. Annie Maclean

Faculty of Business & Economics

Mr. Nathan Whinray

Faculty of Engineering

Mr. Oscar Hiscock

Faculty of Information Technology Mr. Sam Schneider

Faculty of Law

Ms. Jacqueline De Jong

Faculty of Medicine

Mr. Jefferson Ko

Allied Health

Ms. Catherine Brown

Faculty of Science

Mr. William Parker

High Distinction Averages In recognition of the outstanding academic achievements of our residents, the College awards $50 gift vouchers to residents who have achieved a higher distinction average in their course for Semester One. This year our recipients were:

Mr. David Cummins

86.5

Mr. Alexander Kuhn

84.0

Mr. Travis Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Urso

83.75

Ms. Tiana Macleod

81.3

Mr. Hayden Frizzell

83.75

Mr. Angus McCashney

85.0

Mr. Henry Jenkins

80.6

Mr. Valerian McCaskill

80.5

Ms. Julia Kaddatz

82.75

Mr. Patrick Mulcahy

86.25

Mr. William Kemper

80.5

Mr. Angus Nicholson

81.5

Ms. Rebecca Kennedy

90.0

Mr. Evan Quick

81.0

Ms. Alana Kilmartin

81.75

Ms. Madison Wolfe

81.25

For almost twenty years Cabrini

directed to bursaries to assist

fortunately, that source of income

Hospital Social Outreach has pro-

students who experience financial

has been withdrawn due to the

vided income to Mannix College,

hardship during the academic year.

increasing demand for financial aid.

St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College and Newman

So many of our students have

We sincerely thank Cabrini Social

College to support students who

benefitted by this small injection

Outreach for their generosity over

meet with financial difficulties.

of funds, which has been deeply

those many years.

At Mannix this money has been

appreciated over this time. Un-

Award Winning Students Academic Collegian of the Year

Student Achievement Award

Fresher Achievement Award

Ms. Alana Kilmartin

Mr. Hayden Frizzell

Mr. Steele Fairless

Ms. Georgia Hardiman

Ms. Shruti Iyer

Sportsmanship Award Mr. William Hogan

Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year

Super Floor Trophy

Floor Performance Award

Interfloor Sports Competition

Top East

Top West

Bottom West

Professor Keith Frearson Memorial Trophy Mr. Lachlan Buck

Mr. Jeff Ko and Ms. Emma Draffin

College Leadership Teams

Mannix Sport Report Firstly we would like to express our

Barbara as she charged the oval

Mary’s and Queens College from

thanks and gratitude for the over-

with a plastic bag as a rain coat

Melbourne University. Both Col-

whelming amount of support we

and had an absolute ripper time

leges proved worthy adversaries

have received from everyone who

in the mud!

as well as great friends on and off

has contributed to the success of

• To Monash Sport for book-

sport this year. We would also like

ing venues and particularly Michael

Melbourne Colleges provides us

to thank the Committee who we

Jones, an Old Coll, who provided

with a chance to put on the gryph-

have collaborated with to provide

us with equipment and guidance

on, come out for a sausage sizzle

the very best college experience

year round.

and head down to Dooleys after-

we can afford to its members

• To the kitchen and main-

the sports field. Playing against the

wards for celebrations.

through participation in the sports

tenance staff for lending us equip-

program. Organisation this year

ment, tools and being flexible

dents of Mannix in 2015 to leave

has been key to our success.

in putting up with us, particularly

your mark as we strove to do this

Jace whose legendary status here

year through sport. The meaning

will never be forgotten.

of Mannix will never change in

We would like to thank especially: • Red Frogs who brought

• To Halls this year for a

In closing, we urge the resi-

essence and it will always be the

along free refreshments to events,

fresh start with an old rival. We’re

MCSS that makes the difference.

invited us to dinner and ran training

confident that our relationship will

Your contribution to our unpar-

sessions for us.

remain in the future and certain

alleled culture of ‘all things to all

that it’s worthwhile within the

people’ will never go unnoticed in

Monash community.

the experiences that you impart to

• To Admin who have been there to lend Mannix marquees, personal support and financial as-

• To MOCA, it’s Committee,

your fellow Mannixians.

sistance and particularly to Barbara

and cricket team for all its work in

in her final year as Dean.

helping to establish our T20 cricket

Tina Lang

match at the start of the year.

Walter Lawrence

We have fond memories of Mary’s day this year, when not even the pouring rain could stop

• We are very proud this year to have successfully hosted

Relay for Life This year over 60 Mannix residents

writing) was approximately $1500,

took part in the Cancer Councils’

with more donations expected

Relay For Life on the weekend of

in the coming weeks. This year

the 11th and 12th of October.

the Mannix community brought a

Held at the Duncan Mackinnon

special feel to the relay, and were

athletics track, the Murrumbeena

commended on their efforts by

relay was both an enjoyable and

event organisers. A huge

challenging 24 hours resulting in

thankyou goes out to the RA team,

countless blisters and weary legs.

the Admin team, alongside the

“The spirit that Mannix residents took to the relay was exceptional and didn’t go unnoticed by both myself and the event organisers”

Kitchen and Maintenance staff as

the half marathon mark, and one

that Mannix residents took to the

resident successfully completed a

relay was exceptional and didn’t

full marathon all before midnight!

go unnoticed by both myself and

The weekend consisted of a range

the event organisers. I hope that

of activities including a candlelight

Mannix continues to participate in

ceremony, more sausages than you

this event in future years and look

could count, and a fundraiser BBQ

forward seeing the Mannixians

cooked by the Mannix residents

alongside Dell’Oro on the track!

Many residents powered past

well as all those who helped with setting up, packing up, cooking up a storm. A special note also goes out to those who stayed through the night, walking tirelessly to help raise both awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. On a personal note, the spirit

with food kindly provided by the College. The total raised (at time of

Chris Prendergast

Ultimate Frisbee This year Mannix College had

learnt that fun and friendship was

Ultimate Frisbee fever. At 5pm on

the real winner of the week. At the

most evenings people would be

end of each day we went to the

out on the back astro throwing

beach and had some beers for a

a disc around. This year Daisy

recovery session. We also got to

Medic, Tom Deller and I have been

see some beautiful sites of Sydney

fortunate enough to represent

including the Sydney opera house

Monash University as part of the

and the harbour bridge. Daisy and

Mixed Ultimate Frisbee team at

Tom were first years on the team

the annual Australian University

and were given some challenges to

Games. This year AUGs were held

complete during the week. Daisy

in Sydney. Monash University was

was expected to take a photo with

competing in division one against

someone from every single sport

seven other teams. Division two

and Tom was challenged to eat an

consisted of 25 teams. We played

entire lemon, including the rind and

two games per day and in the first

eat a one kilo steak in less than 15

two days we had ended up with

minutes. Hopefully next year with

two wins and two losses. Unfortu-

a single gender tournament and a

nately we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play a very good

few more Mannixians playing, we

tournament and in the next few

will be able to take home gold. Go

days we lost a few more crucial

Monash!

games, which landed us in seventh place. Despite our loss we

Rainbow Apostol

Into the Woods

Come into the woods, without

and we learn that things are not

slaved away for hours to bring this

regret, the choice is made, the

always as they seem.

production to life. Their attention to

task is set! Sondheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic begins as

Many thought the task of pro-

detail and ability to take on a chal-

ducing a second Sondheim musi-

lenge with enthusiasm and vigor

a story of a baker and his wife, pre-

cal in as many years was too great,

was tremendously impressive! They

vented from having a child by an

however the cast and crew relished

learnt lines, choreography, and a

evil witch who has placed a curse

the opportunity to bring the great

whole lot about just how talented

on their house. As they journey into

manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work to life once again.

they each were. This has certainly

the woods, in an attempt to find all

These young men and women

been an experience that many will

the necessary ingredients to create a potion, lift the spell, and have a child, their stories intertwine with those of fairytale favourites such as Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and his beanstalk, Cinderella, and a whole host of others. The tale takes a darker and more intense turn the further our characters venture into the woods,

never forget, and the memory

Cathy Storr. I owe so much to Na-

put into this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play and we

will surely be cherished for

than Dabkowski and Shaun Haney

were delighted that you joined us

years to come.

for their enthusiastic work with

in the woods for a night of mystery,

the sound and lighting, you guys

action, and intrigue!

It would be remiss of me not to mention the tireless work that

added so much to the whole show!

went on behind the scenes. To

Thank you to Amber Bock for

Naomi Holman, Georgia Coldebella

being a fantastic stage manager.

and Grace Wiedemann, a massive

Finally to Jason and Will from the

thank you for your direction of

maintenance team thank you for

the orchestra and your constant

constructing what was certainly the

support. To Fiona Ritchie and

best set Mannix has ever seen! The

Katherine Kuek, your assistance

whole production crew, cast, and

on all matters vocal was invalu-

orchestra should be very proud of

able. There were a whole host of

what they achieved; a slick, profes-

people who helped with the set,

sional and very entertaining piece

but in particular a huge thank you

of musical theatre.

to Maddy Slater, Hannah Morrow,

I hope you enjoyed all the hard

Anna MacNeill, Sarah Cielesh and

work, sweat and tears that were

Georgia Hardiman

Orchestra

Steven Sondheim’s musical of ‘Into

time working together it didn’t take

occasionally leading into the early

the Woods’ was a production of

long for us to click as an ensemble.

hours of the morning. However,

gigantic proportions. Even though I

To say the least, you get to know

the camaraderie shown by the

had some experience to guide me,

people very quickly after

orchestra members combined with

the music was the most challeng-

spending a week in a confined

a significant consumption of lollies

ing work I have ever had to direct,

space together.

always got us through those diffi-

consisting of more time signature

As the Semester began,

cult days in the short time we had

changes and underscores than

rehearsals continued. Our lives

to pull this together. In saying that I

‘you could wave stick at’.

revolved around the play for those

could not have done it without the

eight weeks, spending our Tuesday

unwavering support of my fellow

intense rehearsal period of play

nights and Sunday afternoons (and

orchestral directors Grace Wiede-

week, which the orchestra was

many times in-between) devoted to

mann and Georgia Coldebella and

fortunately able to attend for the

the play. There were also reported

our incredible director Georgia

first time this year. The orchestra

cases of sleep singing and sleep

Hardiman.

saw a mixture of students studying

conducting leading up to opening

anything from medicine to music,

night.

Our journey began in the

combining all of their musical forces. While it may have been our first

The eight weeks of rehearsals were exhausting, with rehearsals

Being involved in the Mannix play in 2014 has been a truly profound experience. It has spurred in me a love of conducting, which I hope to pursue in the future. However what resounded with me the most was the ability that a production like this can have in empowering people to achieve truly great things that they never thought possible. Thank you to all who made this journey such an incredible one. Naomi Holman

Monash Choir Concert On the 23rd of October Mannix

The performance proved to be a

be a part of this concert and

had four of its own very talented

huge success with Monash dig-

something we will remember for a

students perform as a part of the

nitaries and a large audiance in

long time to come.

Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music

attendance. It was an honour for

University Singers ensemble. This

myself, Fiona, Earl and Niamh to

Naomi Holman

concert saw the performance of Dvorak’s ‘Stabat Mater’, which portrays the suffering of Christ as witnessed through his mother’s eyes. The performance took place in the Monash University Religious Center. As a part of this performance internationally renowned soloists were invited to perform with the ensemble, including Monash’s very own Merlyn Quaife.

Performance Extravaganza This year’s Performance Extrav

entertaining night was enjoyed by

Charlie Medic and Andy Stewart’s

provided another opportunity for

all who performed and attended.

acoustic version of “Super Bass”.

the residents at Mannix to share

Highlights of the evening

their many talents. The standard

included veteran performer Dan-

Kyle Beard, Daniel Nagle and Will

of this year’s acts were once again

iel Pearn’s rendition of “Roses”,

Kimpton for providing some hilari-

very impressive and a thoroughly

Daisy and Anusha’s dance off, and

ous jokes between acts; our stage

A big thank you to: our MCs

crew Lesley Anne Foo, Ruby Veale and Cass Ludeman; and to Shaun Haney, Jacob Chacko, Andy Stewart and Will Yates for their many hours behind the scenes. Ali Groves

Mannix Old Collegians Association MOCA 2014: What a Year!

up and wish all Old Colls to have

yielding large rewards for the alum-

What an incredible year itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been

ongoing and valuable relationships

ni community and we look forward

for the Mannix Old Collegiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

with each other and the College.

to continuing our work in 2015.

Association (MOCA)! Guided by

Therefore, we are extremely happy

a passionate, creative and for-

and proud to offer opportunities

MCSS and College administration

ward-thinking committee, we have

for our members to participate in

for their continued enthusiasm,

engaged and connected the alumni

the sporting, professional, com-

guidance and support.

community on a scale never

munity-service and social events

before seen.

described below. As these reports

Andrew Swan

demonstrate, the Association has

MOCA President 2014

We believe that the benefits of being Mannix alumni should

developed a confidence and capa-

go beyond the occasional catch

bility around our endeavours that is

Cricket for a Good Cause

When the sides swapped roles

MOCA sincerely thanks the

the McGrath foundation. Thank you

This year the first annual M-Ashes

supporters watched on as William

to Tina Lang, Walter Lawrence and

T20 match was held between the

Stanistreet annihilated the MCSS

the remaining MCSS committee for

MCSS and the Mannix Old Colle-

bowlers by hitting boundary after

their support, and of course to the

gians. This inaugural clash began

boundary and, with the support

MCSS and MOCA players who put

with the MCSS taking up the bat,

of the MOCA batsman, cemented

on such an entertaining spectacle.

however they were no match for

victory with an 82 run victory.

the MOCA bowling attack.

The day was a great success with proceeds being donated to

Peter Huguenin

MOCA Careers Takes Flight in 2014 Wanting to connect alumni for

better understand the wants and

tions, enabling eight individuals to

needs of potential employers.

share stories and impart advice.

Tradition was officially estab-

Coffees were shared in Port Fairy

career development and support,

lished on August 31st as the sec-

and dinners were had in the city as

MOCA has invested considerable

ond annual MOCA Careers Brekkie

our professional network adopted

resources into building its careers

kicked off bright and early. Livened

a new, more personal dimension.

network and events.

up by some Café Alfresco crea-

Please get in touch with MOCA if

tions, a crowd of 115 Mannix and

you too would enjoy gaining and

ellite MOCA Careers event kick-

MOCA attendees enjoyed keynote

sharing career insights in an infor-

start with great success. Held at

presentations and breakout discus-

mal and friendly setting.

Mannix, the event entitled “What

sions with leading alumni.

March 25th saw the first sat-

to Expect When You’re Expecting

The Honourable Daniel An-

a Med Degree” drew over fifty peo-

drews, leader of the Victorian Labor

ple, including current Mannix med

Party and MP for Mulgrave, spoke

students and recent Old-Colls.

warmly of his time at Mannix and

Guest presenter and Mannix alum-

the values which remain with him

nus (2005) Nick Lanyon provided a

as he pursues his career in poli-

positive insight and some practical

tics. Media personality and sports

advice about dealing with and ex-

medicine pioneer Dr. Peter Larkins

celling in the medical profession.

presented his insights on achieving

Tuesday May 13th welcomed another healthy turnout of Mannix

success against the odds. Plenty of insights were shared,

students to the JCR, eager for

opportunities created and even a

industry insights and a professional

few naughty College tales were

edge on the competition.

told. Another great morning for all.

David Eckstein from the

Nathan Dickson

MOCA Mentoring was an

Monash Careers service joined 26

initiative born from the careers

college residents to explore the

portfolio in 2014. We were pleased

employment process, seeking to

to welcome almost 40 registra-

Thrills and Spills from the MOCA vs MCSS Great Debate

the MOCA team of Joel Hallinan,

for one minute about ‘whether the

Nathan Eva and Rhys Portbury

chicken did in fact come first’. After

The 3rd annual MCSS vs MOCA

managed to clinch victory.

a nail biting deliberation the judges

debate was held this year in front

The second debate that

awarded the night to MOCA for a

of a crowd of eager Mannix stu-

‘drugs do in fact enrich sport’

dents and Old Colls ready for a

was again, hotly contested but

laugh.

the MCSS, lead by Georgia

for all her work in organising the

Hardiman, prevailed.

event. Next year’s 4th annual de-

The first topic, ‘TV is at an all time high’, was beset with Game of

With the stage set for the

Thrones and Kardashian references

tiebreaker the best speaker from

and by the narrowest of margins

both teams were elected to talk

third year in a row. Thanks to Georgia Hardiman

bate will be eagerly awaited. Peter Huguenin

Tall Tales and Tours for Past Presidents and SRAs In June MOCA hosted seventeen former MCSS Presidents and four former SRAs at the second Presidents Dinner, held at Mannix College. Joining several returning attendees from the inaugural Presidents Dinner in 2013 were

College since they moved out!

asked to help MOCA track down

Ron Storey (‘69), Steve Howe

Dazzled by the new buildings,

and engage the many lost alumni

(‘81), Mark Nethercote (‘94), Josh

the alumni couldn’t contain their

from their years at the College - a

Spokes (‘11), Jack Angliss (‘11),

excitement about what the new

task they readily accepted and

Andrew Bettiol (‘91), Shannon Brick

facilities would mean for the

have done with great success

(‘07), Alice Draffin (‘10), Lachlan

student population.

thus far.

Ice (‘06), Mark Janke (‘84), Timothy

With one representative of

Most excitingly the Presidents

Nethercote (‘92), Martin Phillips

each decade, a delicious meal, and

Dinner has cemented itself on the

(‘05), and James Garrick (‘07).

no shortage of tall tales circulating

alumni calendar with plans already

around the dinner table, we saw

underway for its occurrence in

the event sought to connect the

clearly the connection the alumni

2015.

former student leaders for a night

have to the College. At the end

of fun. For some it was the first

of the dinner each attendee was

Many months in the making,

time they had been back to the

Andrew Swan

Tense times in the tipping comp of 2014 The 2014 MOCA Footy Tipping

in one vote clear of multiple fourth placed tipsters. The 2014 dark horse was Oli-

Competition delivered another

ver Fitzpatrick, who won the streak

tense and fun year with Emily

competition by tipping 23 correct

Dellios taking out the top honour of

tips in a row. The feat is made

‘Champion Tipster’ and the $250

more incredible by the fact that he

cash prize. Fraser Byrnes came

entered all tips by the halfway mark

storming home in the second half

in the season so that he could go

of the season, but finished as the

travelling the world.

bridesmaid for the second year in a row. The top three was rounded

Jim Dell’Oro

out with Liv Nicholson, who snuck

MOCA Rocks Arcadia The first MOCA function of the year upheld a successful precedent of Mannix Old Colls, drawing over 130 alumni, from over 12 different fresher years, to the favoured Arcadia Hotel rooftop overlooking the South Yarra skyline. MOCA members young and old reminisced about the days of functions, Dooley’s and healthy interfloor rivalry. In true Mannix style the dancefloor full as the old classics were relived once again. The Arcadia staff were hospitable as always, and look forward to seeing us again in 2015! Cassie Evans

Unearthing of the Mannix College Archives

the college and its alumni network.

resulted in an exhibition of archival

I spent three months at Mannix to

material at Gala Night which was

Mannix College’s 45th Anniver-

bring the archives back into order

a huge success! Anyone who feels

sary provided the perfect excuse

and brought the attention of the

they have material which could be

for us to reflect upon our college

Monash University head archivist

added to the College archives is

history. The archives room housed

to our rich collection.

encouraged to get in touch with

a wealth of previously undiscov-

The culmination of the joint

ered gems and a lot of work was

efforts of the college administra-

required to bring this historical

tion and the MOCA Committee

MOCA or College administration. Annelie de Villiers

awareness back into the culture of

Four Teams and Two Premierships: the MOCA Sports Club Launches with a Bang

teams will gather to celebrate the

(or current students) are already

achievements for the year with a

playing in a team together - if so,

presentation dinner to unveil

we’d love to talk to you about what

After its inception in 2013 with

and discuss the plans for the

the MOCA sports club could

expansion and development of the

offer you!

a somewhat lonesome cricket side, MOCA has exploded onto the scene in 2014 with three new sporting sides and two premierships already under its belt. As you’ll see from the reports below, MOCA sport has established a firm base with teams across local netball, cricket, and basketball competitions and is looking to expand further in 2015. As a pre-runner to MOCA’s end of year function, the

MOCA sports club. Each of the teams are open to any current student, old collegian or their friends, and encompass players of all skill levels. We’re always on the look out for new players so anyone interested is strongly urged to get in touch with the MOCA committee (moca. committee@gmail). It may even be that you and a few Old Coll mates

“MOCA has exploded onto the scene in 2014 with three new sporting sides and two premierships already under its belt.”

MOCA Cricket

Stanistreet and Oliver Fitzpatrick,

Unfortunately the team fell just

After taking out the premiership in

the ever reliable Will de Silva and

short in a nail biting semi-final. As

their inaugural season, the MOCA

Archie Jacobs, as well as some

a consequence, the team is out for

cricket side were out for more

superb spells from Jim Dell’Oro

revenge in the 2014-2015 season

glory in 2013-2014, this time in

and skipper Nick Allinson. A high-

as of October.

a new competition and on a turf

light for the team was the massive

wicket. The season saw plenty of

305 total posted, a club record,

firepower from big-hitters Big Will

off just 45 overs on Australia Day.

MOCA Netball This year MOCA netball has grown from strength to strength with the inaugural MOCA team, MOCA Bangerz and Mash, taking out the premiership in the Caulfied mixed division. Their success was met with the launch of a second side in the second semester competition with both teams battling it out for glory, at times against each other. With the sharp shooting Alice Storey on one side and twinkle toes Jacob Jewson on the other, MOCA netball is bound for more success.

MOCA Hoops In 2014, MOCA Sport launched its first ever basketball side. Made up predominantly of Old Collegians from the 2010-11 fresher years, the team competed in the McKinnon basketball league. The season was one of mixed success with the team being hurt on the ladder after late entry into the competition. Highlights include the ever reliable downtown threeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from last years Gold Coll recipient, Aziz Rawal, and some incredible alley-oops from big man, Alfie Cameron. Taking the summer off, the boys will be back on the court for the 2015 winter season. James Fitzpatrick

Oxford Ascent It seems like just yesterday I first

of stages with various bands, to a

arrived in Oxford to take up my

silent disco, and laser tag and even

Rhodes Scholarship, but I have in

a ferris wheel. It was an absolutely

fact been here for an entire year.

magical night, and a step above

It has been a whirlwind time, with

any ball I have been to before.

so many new friendships and

Studying at an Oxford college,

experiences, but the charm of this

you start to see where many of the

beautiful historic city is yet

traditions at Mannix come from.

to wear off.

The idea of a college as an aca-

I’m studying for a DPhil (PhD)

demic community, not just some-

in Mobile Robotics at Worces-

where to live, is an 800 year old

ter College. Worcester is, in my

tradition in Oxford, and it shows.

completely unbiased opinion, the

From saying grace in Latin before

most beautiful college in Oxford.

formal dinner, to having ‘snuff’ in

We have spectacular grounds, with

the SCR afterwards, it’s clear that

huge grass areas (which you can

tradition is a strong force here.

walk on - a rarity in Oxford), a lake

One of the great things about

and a cricket field all within the

being at a college at Oxford is the

college walls.

huge range of people you meet.

Without doubt the highlight of

The postgraduate community here

the year was the Worcester Tercen-

is incredibly international - I’ve

tenary Ball. The ball had several

made friends from countries as far

thousand attendees, and went

flung as Iraq and Kazakhstan, just

for twelve hours - from 6pm right

within my college. There’s also an

through to 6am the next day. The

almost ridiculous range of courses,

grounds were covered with enter-

with people studying courses that

tainment of all sorts, from a couple

I wouldn’t even imagine existed.

Far from becoming engrossed in my engineering bubble, Oxford has opened me up to new ideas in a way that I don’t think many places could. Of course, as with any university, being a student here isn’t all work and no play. Oxford has an incredible array of pubs, some dating back to the 13th century, as well as more student clubs than you could imagine. Traditional English activities such as beagling and punting are still popular here, and of course rowing is massive. Oxford also has the oldest Australian football club outside Australia, this year playing for our tenth successive defeat of the old enemy, Cambridge. With so many students from all over the

world in one place, there’s something for everyone, and absolutely no excuse for being bored. It’s been an incredible year here, and despite the fact that I have at least two more years until I graduate, I don’t think I’ll get sick of it any time soon. Geoffrey Pascoe (2007-2009)

Oxford Visit What started as a suggestion from

England in the next few years to

Oxford from a university student’s

Barbara to visit Oxford whilst on

get in contact with Geoff, to not

perspective.

my mid-year holidays in Europe

only meet an incredibly successful

became one of the most enjoyable

young person but also experience

experiences of my travels. Will Kimpton and myself were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to meet Mannix Old Collegian and Rhodes Scholar Geoff Pascoe, at his current home at Worcester College, Oxford University. Geoff took time off working on his PhD to show Will and I around some of the colleges at Oxford, but particularly his favourite pubs, including The Eagle and Child where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien famously used to meet. Over some warm beers, Geoff shared with us what life is like at Worcester, as well as a number of the hilarious Oxford traditions and stories. Geoff’s humble nature was as impressive as his many achievements, and he has become an idol to both Will and myself. I would suggest to anyone travelling to

Alexandra Groves

Engagement & Marriages Sarah Vogrig (Mannix 2008-09)

another! Matt studied Civil Engi-

and Matt Warry (2007-09) were

neering at Monash and Sarah Law/

always destined to get married. In

Commerce. It took a long time to

Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresher mugshot photo of

get this photo but it was worth the

2008 she appears besides Matt

wait. Congratulations Matt and

and in the RA mugshot photo of

Sarah.

2009 they also appear next to one

Amy Martin (Mannix 2006-2008) studied Environmental Science at Monash and James Newcome (Mannix 2006-2007) studied the double degree of Aerospace Engineering and Science. Their fellow students of that era have been waiting a long time for this good news. Congratulations Amy and James.

Congratulations to Dr. Lilian

in Tasmania in November 2013.

Melbourne. What a power couple!

Downie (Mannix 2005, 2006) and

Lilian is doing Paediatric training at

Tom Harvey (Mannix 2005, 2006)

Jesse Rudd (Mannix 2005, 2006)

the Royal Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital and

and Laura McCartney (Mannix

on their wedding which took place

Jesse is working as a barrister in

2006) were in the wedding party.

Cambridge Landing First impressions of Cambridge are described by David Bowly as “wonderful - so much history, and everyone is so friendly. The course looks absolutely fantastic as well” David is photographed outside Jesus College, Cambridge, on the day of his “Matriculation” with his wife Emily. David was a Library Assistant (2006, 2007) and tutor in Engineering at Mannix College (2009, 2010). Whilst at Monash, David was a dedicated member of Embrace Education, an organisation committed to assisting disadvantaged students through a well-developed tutoring program.

UNHCR Experience

Barbara Shea

The knowledge I gained in the classroom in my Arts/Law degree

my third year Law elective to my

Amongst other overseas experienc-

Arts major in International Stud-

es I consider my time spent in Li-

ies. Opportunities for internships

beria as being of prime importance

commenced at the Central Aus-

to noting first-hand how Interna-

tralian Aboriginal Legal Aid Ser-

tional Non-Governmental Devel-

vice in Alice Springs. This opened

opment Organisations (INGDOs)

my eyes to the complexity of the

are working along side national

over-representation of indigenous

governments, assisting developing

Australians in the criminal

countries to fight extreme poverty,

justice system.

gross human rights breaches, and

In the following semester I

to help foster the sustainability of

could not have equipped me better

completed an Internship at the

for the journey my life has taken

Castan Centre for Human Rights

me on. With a keen interest in

Law, where I gained valuable in-

Henrietta de Crespigny

Human Rights and the Internation-

sights into think tanks and careers

Mannix 2010

al Development Sector, I tailored

in Human Rights Law in Australia.

local markets and economies.

Old Collegians Abroad Photo Competition

Dylan Stephenson, Swiss Alps

Elise Carrotte, Diagon Alley

Hannah Denson, Colombia

Penelope Chirnside and Eilish Hobbs, San Pedro De Atacama

Alice Dutton,Kala Patthar

Archie Jacobs, Turkey

Molly Stephens and Airlie Stewart, Greece

Lewis Fry, Bolivia

Sam Cheshire, Austria

Mannix 45th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Mannix College celebrated its 45th

Five former presidents of the Man-

at Mannix,” Mr. Swan said. Many

anniversary as an affiliated residen-

nix College Students’ Society also

old collegians commented on the

tial college of Monash on Saturday

attended and represented various

quality of the friendships made with

6th September. In conjunction with

decades of the college’s history; all

other students at Mannix College

the College Principal, Mr. Sean

spoke about the highlights of their

and the value of those networks in

Brito-Babapulle, the Mannix Old

time as college residents. Although

later years.

Collegians Association (MOCA)

the memories shared were person-

organised a gala dinner and an

al, there was also a strong thread

evening Mr. Brito-Babapulle

historical display to mark

of continuity of the “Mannix spirit”.

announced the intention of the

the occasion. The 150 guests were past and

Summing up the night, MOCA

At the conclusion of the

Mannix College Council to form

President Mr. Andrew Swan spoke

a Mannix College Foundation, in

current residents and friends of the

of the funny, proud, compassion-

support of future development of

College along with leading repre-

ate and caring environment that

the College, and the wellbeing of

sentatives of Monash Residential

characterised all stages of this

its students.

Services, who were all entertained

college’s short history. “It is more

by musical performances from the

than bricks and mortar, there is

current Mannix students.

the sheer joy of being a resident

Dr. Simon Caterson

MOCA Gold Collegian Kyle Beard The man behind the Beard The recipient of the 2014 Gold Collegian award was none other than the prodigious Kyle Beard. After finishing his schooling at Goulburn Valley Grammar in 2012, Kyle moved to Mannix College to study Industrial Design. Over his two-year residency at Mannix, Kyle has been an active participant in Mannix sporting, social and cultural events. He has been known for his genuine, kind-hearted character and welcoming nature. Beardy, as he is known as by his fellow collegians, designates

his room as a communal social

selflessness. No doubt the legacy

space, especially in anticipation of

of the Beard will have a positive

large social occasions. Kyle is also

influence on the college for many

an avid skateboarder and a Gin

years to come.

and Tonic connoisseur. Mannix will remember Beardy for

Thomas Jackson

his sportsmanship, creativity and

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kyle is the type of person who would go out of his way to make others feel valued. His attitude inspire othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

MCSS Functions

Vale Richard Houlihan The life and death of each of us

the Monash Religious Centre. It

At that funeral Mass Bishop Peter

has an effect on others (Romans

was important to Richard that we

Elliott described Richard “as the

14:7). This year we have been sad-

always had a Bishop present and

epitome of the type of evangelist

dened by the unexpected deaths of

that a festive meal followed the

envisaged by Vatican II”.

three of our College connections.

Mass! Richard was a sessional

Richard Houlihan worked for ten

tutor with the Centre of Indige-

by the Chaplaincy team was held

years in a voluntary capacity to

nous Studies at Monash and his

at the Monash Religious Centre on

support the Catholic Chaplaincy

contribution in that sphere was

Monday, 31st March as a tribute

and, in particular, oversaw the

deeply appreciated by the staff and

from the University. Everyone knew

reinvigoration of the Catholics on

students involved in that Centre.

Richard. Richard’s contribution to

Campus group at Monash. In the

He made a difference to the lives of

the Catholic Chaplaincy and to the

course of that work he organised

many indigenous students. Richard

Centre for Indigenous Studies will

several public seminars delivered

died unexpectedly on the morning

not be forgotten at Monash. R.I.P.

at Mannix College by the Catholic

of 8th March having told the Friday

Doctors on topics of interest not

night group of Catholics on Cam-

only to medical students but to

pus the night before of his plans for

all our students. He established

our activities this year. His funeral

the University Commencement

took place at St. Francis Xavier’s

and end of semester Masses at

Parish, Frankston on 19th March.

A memorial service organised

Vale Richard.

“We have loved them in life let us not forget them in death”

Vale Christine Wickham Ariadne’s Thread”. The photograph used of Christine in this article is from the screen saver of our chef, Joel Doolan, who appreciated Christine’s interest and enthusiasm for his cooking classes. Christine used to understudy Christine Wickham sadly passed

and the Dean, Ms. Barbara Shea,

doctors in the emergency depart-

away on the 3rd of July. She was a

who gave a eulogy on the occa-

ment in her own time to increase

fourth year student and in the third

sion. Christine was a dedicated

her knowledge and expertise in

year of her medical studies. Chris-

and enthusiastic medical student

medicine. Her College and Monash

tine had broken her leg over the va-

with a wide variety of the most

friends celebrated her life and her

cation and died unexpectedly as a

unexpected interests ranging from

friendship by hosting a picnic in

result of a blood clot. Christine had

underwater hockey, a celebrated

a park in Caulfield to remember

been a resident at Mannix College

chef, a regular participator in the

what Christine’s life and friendship

for two years (2011-2012). Among

Catholic Doctors Seminars where

meant to them.

the many mourners Mannix was

she gave her own forthright views

represented at her funeral in Ho-

on the topics discussed, as well as

living. She filled a long life in a few

bart by her former Mannix College

running her own corsetiere’s busi-

short years.

medical tutor, Dr. Anna Loughnan,

ness under the name “

Christine loved life and loved

Vale Christine.

Vale Nick Tonti-Filippini It is with regret that we note the death on 7th November of Professor Nicholas Tonti-Filippini. His son, John, was a resident at Mannix College in 2013. Nick was a student at Monash and a resident at Mannix in the late 1970s. Though apparently a healthy 21 year old, he was diagnosed with a rheumatoid auto-immune disease that would eventu-

ally lead to kidney failure and other

hundreds of papers, advised nu-

complications. He was given only

merous organisations both nation-

five years to live. Rather than a

ally and internationally, lectured ex-

career in forensic science he then

tensively, and was Associate Dean

set about studying the studies that

(Teaching, Learning and Research)

interested him most, philosophy

and Head of Bioethics at the John

and sociology, in the time

Paul II Institute in Melbourne.

allotted to him.

Like Sir Michael Chamberlin, after

In 1983 he was encouraged

whom our Library is named, Nick

by Dr. Joseph Santamaria to start

was made a papal knight by Pope

a bioethics centre at St. Vincent’s

Benedict XV1 in 2009 for his ser-

Hospital. In November of that year

vices to Bioethics.

he met and later married Dr. Mary Walsh. Nick’s remarkable career

Vale Nick.

spanning 37 years has produced

The Tracy Family ing into shared accommodation. Mark remembers Fr. Fitzgerald as being the Master, Fr. Knowles as the Chaplain and Fr. John Barron (JB) as the Dean. Close friendships were formed in those early days and a number of their fellow Collegians remain close friends to this day. We were delighted to have Mark and Janine return to Mannix for the 45th Gala Dinner and Mark Tracy and Janine Lake met

first week the Rusden students had

at Mannix College in 1978. They

the College to themselves before

(in all a group of 12 students) were

the other residents arrived back for

the first Rusden students to take

O-Week. Mark and Janine spent

up residence at Mannix. For their

two years at Mannix before mov-

The Lang Sisters In 2010 Sophie Lang joined the Mannix community from Finley, N.S.W. She came to Monash to study Accounting and Finance. In 2011 Stacey Lang joined Sophie, having enrolled in Radiography, and in 2013 Tina Lang joined the Mannix community, studying Physiotherapy. All sisters made a great contribution to Mannix through membership of the Committee - Sophie as Treasurer, Stacey as Secretary and Tina as Sports Rep. Sophie and Stacey are currently giving sterling support to MOCA and we hope Tina will make a similar contribution.

be photographed with their twins Lincoln (Mannix 2009-12) and Rowena (2009-10). Lincoln, a former RA, currently tutors in Bio-Medical Sciences at Mannix and Rowena is the current tutor in Psychology.

Mannix Photography

Mannix College has a wonderful display of photographic history. Of prime importance is the fact that we have the group photo of every group of students from the opening of the College in 1969. This fact, and the restoration of the early photographs to today’s standard of professionalism we owe to National Photography in Richmond who have shown such interest in the College over those years. The yeargroup photos are always of special interest to parents and past residents.

Our famous board of mugshots

has been assisted by his photogra-

of individual students has been

pher friend Dr. Roy Ong. In 2014

produced each year by Mr. Steve

fresher student Isabella Sillar has

Morton who is the photographer

also assisted with the College pho-

for the Faculty of Science. Steve

tography and she has been able to

has been performing this work at

avail the experience of Peter and

the start of Orientation Week for

Roy in refining the skills she had

well over fifteen years. Steve is a

honed during her school days.

feature of Orientation Sunday as

Not to be forgotten is Mrs.

new students don their t-shirts and

Catherine O’Reilly, alias “Whiskey”,

produce for the first time a nervous

who is such a photographic insti-

but excited smile for the camera.

tution at the College Balls and the

“Steve has been a feature of orientation Sunday for over fifteen years”

Annual Dinner each year. She has performed this work over a span of twenty years. Without “Whiskey” our Balls and Annual Dinner would not be the same! We thank all of the above for

In recent years the College has

their excellent work which has en-

employed on a professional basis

hanced our memories, advertising,

photographer Mr. Peter Firus to

From East to West and the website

capture key moments in the life

in such a very special way.

of the College – Formal Dinners, Open Day activities, student groups, etc. On some occasions he

Barbara Shea

Formal Dinner Candle

At Mannix College as we com-

by the Catholic Identity of Man-

in Medicine in 2013. Since Jose-

mence our formal dinners we have

nix College and among the ideas

phine’s idea was instigated, the

the small ceremony of “lighting

raised, one student suggested that

candle has been made for us each

the College candle” as a sign that

at dinner we could light a candle as

year by the Benedictine Nuns of

Christ is present at the meal. It is lit

had been the custom at her school.

Jamberoo Abbey, Kiama N.S.W.

after grace is said. Whatever one’s

That student was Dr. Josephine

personal beliefs, it is a solemn

Adorni-Bracessi who graduated

moment in the dinner formalities. It is important to reflect a little on the history of this special Mannix tradition. Some years ago, a group of staff and students were engaged in discussion about what was meant

Barbara Shea

I N V I TAT I O N T O T H E L A U N C H I N G O F

DANIEL MANNIX: HIS LEGACY Edited by Val Noone and Rachel Naughton

Launched by Mr Noel White, Irish Ambassador to Australia

WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2014 5.30 – 7.30pm Catholic Theological College 278 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

Mannix Centenary Papers Following the successful one

spoke on the topic “Mannix on

day seminar held at the State

inducing ‘Catholics to take their

Library of Victoria in March 2013

proper place in the Universities’”.

to commemorate 100 years since