Dunmore Lang College Ngarra Magazine Edition 12

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DOING COLLEGE DIFFERENTLY

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DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE BIANNUAL MAGAZINE

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WELCOME

WELCOME TO OUR COLLEGE!

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N E W PA RT N E R S H I P W I T H CO U N T RY E D U C AT I O N FO U N DAT I O N

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8 D O I N G C O L L E G E D I F F E R E N T LY

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MAMMA MIA AND ABBA EXPLAIN LIFE IN COLLEGE

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14 TO B E RG E N A N D B E YO N D

16 A SUMMER OF CONFERENCES

18 IN THE BOG DIGGING UP I R E L A N D ’ S PA S T

INDIGENOUS VOICES ONLINE

28 NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED

29 G R A D UAT I O N S

30 SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES

20 BRONTE CHARLES WINS OMNICOM MEDIA GROUP AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP

cover image: First years at orientation

Acknowledgement

Dunmore Lang College acknowledges and respects the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation. We acknowledge and recognise the Darug people as the traditional custodians of the lands on which our college is located and where we conduct our business.

We pay our respects to the ancestors and current day descendants of the Darug nation and to the Elders, past and present for their valuable role as knowledge holders and leaders within the community.

Dunmore Lang College is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their unique place in the Australian nation.

WELCOME

TO OUR WINTER 2020 EDITION OF NGARRA

We will all remember 2020 – for good and for bad reasons. From the ongoing drought, to the devastating bushfires, to the floods and storms that followed, each disaster seemed to lead to another with little or nothing to celebrate as 2020 unfolded. Then there was news of a global pandemic.

Understandably, this has placed significant pressure on families and students either starting or returning to Dunmore Lang College this year.

In response, we held our 2020 fees at the 2019 level to reduce the costs for families as well as increasing our scholarships support for a wider group of students enabling students to start their university study and continue building their future.

The COVID-19 pandemic has required a complete review of everything we do from each individual system or process to every interaction we have with students, visitors and contractors.

While most Residential Colleges around Australia partially or completely closed, given the number of students we have from rural and remote areas and the difficulties of studying online in these areas we decided to remain open.

From hand sanitiser stations to physical distancing and room limits, from staggered dining times to new online activities, everyone came

together to create new ways of doing College differently. Students set up (physically distanced) fitness and dance classes, a painting class online brought out hidden talents and, study groups formed between students in College and at home – it was different, but it really worked.

College life has been different to what I expected, but despite the adaptations and limitations due to the pandemic, everyone who stayed or came back to College has become closer.

Maybe not in a physical sense but as a community” Anna Smith | Esperance, WA Not only have students’ academic results improved overall, the sense of community and connection is stronger than ever.

The importance to reach out, share each other’s load and, provide a helping hand has never been so essential to our collective wellbeing.

More often found in smaller and more connected rural communities, students have applied these values by supporting each other to do more than get through but positively gain something better from their experience.

Like me the majority of College residents grew up in country towns so close community contact is ingrained in our upbringing and who we are.

The pandemic posed a threat to this sense of community, however in true College spirit we emerged from this threat not only unscathed, we’ve emerged stronger.”

Jack Croake | Tamworth, NSW As for the Session One academic results – these have been excellent.

There has been a significant increase in Distinction and High Distinction grades across the whole College compared to other years as marked by an overall lift in the numbers of students gaining grades at the top level.

While the road ahead remains uncertain and difficult, I remain optimistic that we will continue to grow in strength and that the leadership skills students are developing in this situation will offer much in the future.

DR. ALASDAIR MURRIE-WEST PRINCIPAL

nb: All images in this publication complied with NSW Health COVIC-19 regulations in place at the time

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VALEDICTORY DINNER We celebrated the achievements of our students at the Valedictory Dinner in November congratulating fourteen Valedictorians and seven graduating students.

We also welcomed Associate Professor Christopher Baumann, who resided here from 2000 - 2005, as an Honorary Fellow of the College. Please see the article on page 25 for more information on our newest fellow.

Adding to the event were a number of special guests including staff from Macquarie University, Board members, College staff and Alumni and friends of the College.

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As is our tradition, the 2020 ADS and Resident Adviser teams were also announced and congratulated on their appointment.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by Max Jones and Sean Van Vuuren singing a mix of ‘The Chain’ and ‘Wildest Dreams’ and by Cameron Simmons, Cooper Timewell and Maxim Sotter singing ‘Good Riddance’.

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VA L E D I C TO R I A N S :

GRADUANDS:

Dr Hugh McCredie 2019 Sportswoman of the Year

Claire Oxley Bachelor of Arts

Alex Burden Bachelor of Clinical Science

Corey Henshaw Bachelor of Clinical Science

Ally Halbish Rayner Bachelor of Arts

Ellie Evans

George Kazolis Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

Annie Serisier Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

James du Preez Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Jackson Saggers Doctor of Physiotherapy

Dr Hugh McCredie 2019 Sportsman of the Year Maxim Sotter 2019 John & Yvonne Almgren Encouragement Award Swazi Sharma 2019 Dunmore Lang College Medal Emily Behan 2019 Dr Margaret Saville Prize George Kazolis 2019 John Dunmore Lang Senior Scholar Nicholas Lloyd 2020 Dorothy Knox Bursaries Vikrant Nayar Joel Maxwell Anna Williams Reece Bell 2019 Tutor of the Year

Kate Bellamy Doctor of Physiotherapy Maddi O’Gradey-Lee Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Bachelor of Human Sciences (Public Health Policy & Promotion) Mickey O’Sullivan Bachelor of Business Administration

Mia Roman Bachelor of Arts (Ancient Egypt & the Near East) Saeed Baayoun Master of Information Technology Sean Downey Bachelor of Business Leadership & Commerce

Milos Stojanovic Doctor of Physiotherapy Nick Lloyd Bachelor of Commerce (International Business & Marketing) Sally Hurst Bachelor of Arts (Ancient Egypt & the Near East) Steph McCarthy-Reece Bachelor of Ancient History Vanie Cardinio Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) Vasist Mootha Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting) You Kim Chhay Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Technology)

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RECONCILIATION WEEK Between the 27 May and 3 June, Dunmore Lang College celebrated National Reconciliation Week 2020. The theme for 2020 was ‘In This Together’, and it could not be more fitting considering the events surrounding COVID-19. The week was a special opportunity for non-Indigenous students to engage with the first peoples and culture of this country, to learn about our shared histories, and to explore how we can contribute to achieving equality for First Nations Peoples in Australia.

In addition to the various cultural activities that the College facilitates throughout the year, a number of special events were run during the week, organised by Narrilila (College’s Indigenous Student Group) and College Cultural Adviser, Ben Kitchener.

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SMOKING CEREMONY To kick off the week, we held a smoking ceremony for all College students and staff. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have conducted smoking ceremonies for thousands of years as a way to cleanse the body and spirit, and connect to country. We had more than 70 participants, many of whom had not experienced a traditional smoking ceremony before.

Ben Kitchener guided participants through the process, and shared some information about the tradition and significance of smoking ceremonies.

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BUSH FOODS Dunmore Lang’s kitchen staff embraced the opportunity to share some foods and flavours of Indigenous Australia, preparing dishes for students using a number of native ingredients, including: • Lemon Myrtle Mini-Dampers served with Native Rosella Jam • Grilled Lemon Myrtle and Pepperberry Barramundi with Baked Yams, Warragil Greens and Yam Chips • Wattle Seed Ice Cream with Finger Limes Some ingredients were collected fresh from Darug country, and the servery was decorated with paper bark and native leaves, flowers and berries.

The College would like to give a huge thanks to Sean and the whole kitchen staff for their creativity, flexibility and hard work during the week.

FACEBOOK POSTS Narrilila Indigenous student leaders shared a number of Facebook posts with the College community throughout Reconciliation Week.

These included videos of Indigenous students discussing the importance and meaning behind Reconciliation Week, as well as videos of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students sharing their perspectives on reconciliation, Indigenous culture, College and friendships.

MOVIE NIGHT Finally, the Association of Dunmore Lang Students hosted a movie night with a Reconciliation Week theme.

Students watched ‘The Sapphires’, a movie that focuses on identity and the importance of family and tradition.

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DOING COLLEGE DIFFERENTLY Dunmore Lang College has met the challenge of COVID-19 head on this year remaining open and maintaining a thriving and engaged community.

Although a number of students initially returned home when restrictions began, the majority returned to College.

Many changes have had to be made but the College has worked hard and maintained a strong community with ongoing support for our students.

Not to be discouraged by government restrictions our student leaders have arranged and held many different and varied activities to keep our community engaged. These have included candlelit dinners in the Dining Hall, art classes, games nights, Netflix workouts, ‘Zoom parties’ where you only dress up from the waist up, clay art, a Table Tennis competition, Dad Joke Competition, Netflix parties, Pizza nights and more.

“I have always felt like I was a part of something great at Dunmore Lang College, but COVID-19 has proven and exemplified the strength in our community. Instead of cutting our losses and forgetting this year, we have been resilient and adapted our everyday to remain together, 1.5 metres apart.

Caitlin Kemp | Tamworth, NSW

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MAMMA MIA AND ABBA EXPLAIN LIFE IN COLLEGE JA M E S D U P R E E Z | AT H E L S TO N E , S A The 2019 Dunmore Lang College musical saw an enthusiastic cast take on an adaption of the smash hit Mamma Mia. Donna is an RA who left a trail of broken hearts across regional NSW following a series of whirlwind summer romances. Sophie, her younger sister, is moving into College for the first time in the midst of her own love affair and is determined to help Donna find her dream man.

With the looming threat of Sophie’s 18th birthday, College and the real world are set to collide…

Right from the very first audition it was clear that this year’s musical would be one for the ages. The talent level amongst First Years was incredible with an exciting mix of vocal ability, stage presence and good old enthusiasm. The cast were selected, and rehearsals took place on Sunday afternoons as the show began to take shape. As we got closer to the show date, rehearsals became more frequent and the cast were practicing 5 nights a week in the preceding weeks. This dedication was evident on the Friday night as parents and friends flocked to

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the Dining Room to watch Dunmore Lang College’s brightest stars in action. The performance went down without a hitch as the crowd was entertained by the dulcet tones of the girls’ ensemble and the chemistry-filled duets from the leads.

The highlight, however, was arguably the boys’ rendition of Our Last Summer, a song which will be long remembered by all in attendance.

Saturday, the proverbial Student Night, built upon the previous night’s magic with a well warmed-up cast ready to improvise their lines and songs, much to the amusement of the jovial College crowd in attendance. The show was highlighted by the creative use of props, punchy one-liners and friends trying to outwit each other. No words can capture the hilarity of the show that ensued, or my gratitude for everyone who had any involvement with making the musical such a success. I can, however, say that the celebrations continued long into the night- just like all good shows do.

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TOBY CONDON | ORANGE, NSW

Going overseas to experience university study from a new perspective was something Toby and I both wanted to achieve and we were able to do this by studying at the University of Bergen, in Norway as part of a 6-week short-term exchange in January and February 2020.

The University of Bergen offers a highly regarded and progressive psychology programme. We found the content provided a strong focus on the cultural implications of psychology and mental health, which complemented our experience of studying in the diverse learning environment of the course.

With a good mix of local Norwegians and fellow exchange students from across the world, the classes provided an excellent opportunity to meet a range of people with different perspectives and life stories. These friendships extended outside the classroom and

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provided us with new friends with whom to go hiking through Bergen’s many mountains, enjoy group dinners, and attend life-changing dance classes!

As insightful and educational the subjects we took were, our learning was not limited to the classroom.

As all exams were online and could be completed anywhere with an internet connection, we were given plenty of opportunities to travel around Norway and the rest of Europe. Within the beautiful borders of Norway, we travelled to Tromso to see the Northern Lights, the coastal wonderland of Kristiansand

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and the capital city of Oslo. We also travelled to other parts of Scandinavia including Stockholm and Copenhagen, Lausanne in Switzerland and the French Alps. These trips included visits to art galleries, the ABBA museum, with plenty of snow accidents along the way.

If any psychology students are interested in studying abroad, we’d highly recommend this short-termexchange and would be happy to provide any further information to those with questions.

This trip was an adventure full of happy memories.

It was an extraordinary experience and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to do it with.”

Toby

Toby stop making snow angels for five minutes please” James

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IF WE AS ABORIGINAL PEOPLE DO NOT HOLD OURSELVES ABOVE THE LABEL AND STANDARD GIVEN TO US, THEN WE ARE NOT ONLY INTELLECTUALLY BUT ALSO CULTURALLY LAZY.” LINDA RYLE | LAWYER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL ADVOCACY LEGAL MEDIATION

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A SUMMER OF CONFERENCES K Y S T E W A R T | K I N G S L A N G L E Y, N S W

In the second half of 2019 I was fortunate enough to be chosen to attend two interstate conferences: The Indigenous Health and Justice Conference held in Darwin and the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) 2019 conference in Hobart.

I was sponsored by the NSW Bar Association to attend The Indigenous Health and Justice Conference in Darwin which focussed on the best practice for implementing Indigenous voices into the legal and health justice services in Australia.

The many influential and trailblazing Indigenous lawyers, Royal Commissioners and community leaders were inspiring to hear especially as a young Indigenous Law student. It was important to not only see how much change still needs to happen but even more important and motivating to see how much power we have to change the country for the better.

Apart from being an opportunity to discuss ways to improve conditions of First Nations People the conference was also a chance to celebrate our Indigenous culture and also to recognise and celebrate the immense impact our panellists have had through their work and advocacy.

During the conference we received news that the NT government had announced a plan to build the new juvenile detention centre directly

adjacent to the adult prison, a direct breach of the recommendation made in the Royal Commission into Indigenous Juvenile Detention in the NT (2017).

This same commission brought forward over 200 recommendations yet the government has only acted on two giving it the dubious distinction of being one of the only Royal Commissions not to have been fully implemented into legislation.

As Indigenous legal and health workers and leaders, the conference unanimously passed a motion to condemn their decision creating additional media attention to the issue.

Along with another Macquarie University student, I was given a scholarship by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of New South Wales to attend the conference.

One quote that has stayed with me from the conference was from the very inspiring Linda Ryle

During the conference I met Greens Leader Richard Di Natale, Human Rights Advocate Abdul Aziz Muhamat (I highly recommend you read his story) as well as former Socceroo Craig Foster to name just a few.

‘If we as Aboriginal people do not hold ourselves above the label and standard given to us, then we are not only intellectually but also culturally lazy.”

In October, I attended the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) 2019 conference in Hobart which was also celebrating 40 years of bringing together communities of cultural, religious and ethnic diversity.

FECCA undertakes empowering work that celebrates diversity in Australia and fights for justice and equality for all.

I was inspired by the power that radiated from all the speakers and delegates. It was an honour to be part of the generation who are the driving forces for change and humbled to be able to learn from brilliant mentors and leaders.

Both of these conferences gave me the ability to see that our world is much more diverse and harmonious than we realise and that there is a future where all of us belong and can feel equal. We, as the youth of this country, can be the driving force for change, so we need to be that change.

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In June and July of 2019 I was fortunate enough to join an archaeological dig as part of my Ancient History major.

While my major focuses on ancient Egypt, this dig was set in Medieval Ireland – a vastly different location and culture to what I was used to learning about.

In 1169 C.E. Ireland was broken up into the smaller kingdoms of Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster. The king of Leinster, Diarmuid MacMurrough, was deposed of his kingdom on the grounds that he supposedly abducted the wife of one of the other Irish kings.

In order to recover his lands, a disgruntled Diarmuid went to King Henry II of England for help. Henry allowed Diarmuid to enlist the help of English mercenaries and soldiers to assist him recover his kingdom, on the condition

The dig was located in the Irish National Heritage Park in Wexford, around 2 hours south of Dublin. Our aim was to excavate the Carrig site which is the first Anglo-Norman fortifications built in Ireland and dated 1169 C.E..

Arriving in Ireland in 1169 C.E., (see inset for a historical summary) the AngloNormans needed to quickly fortify their position. The Carrig site, located on a high promontory overlooking the Slaney River, was a perfect, easily defensible position.

Our aim on this dig was to not only uncover and identify the remains of the buildings on this site, but to immerse ourselves in its history as well as the daily lives of the medieval people who once lived there.

that Diarmuid’s lands would become a province of England.

To convince the English knights and soldiers to fight for his cause, Diarmuid promised them land ownership, and even the hand of his daughter to one of the knights.

This invitation to the English into Ireland was the start of over 800 years of tense relationships between the Irish and the English. Diarmuid MacMurrough is seen as the ultimate Irish traitor because of his part in the English invasion of Ireland.

This project not only allowed me to delve into the local and national history of Ireland, but enabled me to learn practical archaeological skills that I would not have learnt in the classroom. Whilst on site I was able to interact with some amazing locals and other archaeology students from all around the world.

This was truly a fantastic opportunity and I am so glad that I was able to have a real life experience in this field. The ability to discover new places, unearth artefacts not seen for 850 years, travel around and meet many incredible people made this one of my favourite university units. I would highly recommend others take any opportunity to go on an archaeological dig, or even just to visit Ireland, I can vouch for how much fun and what a fabulous experience it is!

S A L LY H U R S T GUNNING, NSW

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BRONTE CHARLES WINS OMNICOM MEDIA GROUP AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIP

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Congratulations to Marketing and Media student Bronte Charles (Waterloo) who was awarded the Omnicom Media Group Australia scholarship last year.

The Scholarship valued at $5,000 per annum for a maximum of three years is awarded to a First Year full-time Macquarie University student in Marketing and Media who can demonstrate a history of leadership or

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volunteering at school or in the community as well as academic merit in school and in Session 1 of their first year university studies.

Omnicon Media Group Australia is a media, marketing and corporate communications company which offers services in media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, sports and events marketing, field marketing and brand consultancy.

WELCOME TO OUR COLLEGE! This year the College printed a series of ‘Welcome Cards’ for students. A selection of these cards were included in new student packs in Orientation Week.

They have also been handy for Resident Advisers to use for notes of encouragement and support for their students.

Another series is being designed for next semester.

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NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTRY EDUCATION FOUNDATION The College, with the support of Macquarie University and our generous donors, awards numerous scholarships to students from all backgrounds.

This year, the College entered a new one-year partnership with the Country Education Foundation to support a regional student to commence their degree at Macquarie University.

Scholarship recipient, Lochie Russell, from Narrabri is studying a Bachelor of Security Studies.

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‘This accommodation scholarship means a lot to me as I won’t have to work for as many hours or need as much support from my parents.

It made the move to Sydney not only much more affordable and less of a financial strain, but possible.’ Lochie Russell.

DUNMORE LANG COLLEGE HONORARY FELLOWSHIP AWARDED TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR CHRIS BAUMANN From time to time, the College Board of Directors recognises individuals who have made a significant contribution to the College over a sustained period of time.

At our Valedictory Dinner in November, it was our pleasure to announce that Alumnus, Dr Chris Baumann had been made an Honorary Fellow of the College.

Dr Chris Baumann has an Economics degree from SEBA (School of Economics and Business Administration, Switzerland, an MBA from SFU (Simon Fraser University in Canada), a Diploma of Business Administration from MGSM (Macquarie Graduate School of Management) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education. He was awarded a Doctorate in Business Administration – Marketing from Macquarie University where he is an Associate Professor. He has worked at Macquarie University for 20 years.

Dr Baumann has made a significant contribution to academic research focussing on the 3 C’s: Competitiveness, Confucianism and Customer loyalty.

Through his research and work in Marketing, he has introduced several ground-breaking concepts: Competitive

Productivity (CP), Latecomer Brand, Premium Generic Brand (PGB), Brand Health Index (BHI) and the ‘country of origin of service staff (COSS)’ effect.

Dr Baumann’s work is internationally recognised and he has published extensively in leading journals as well as being a regular presenter at conferences in Australia and overseas.

Dr Baumann’s research and teaching work has received a number of awards and he is also holds Visiting Professorships at Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea and at Aarhus University in Denmark. In addition he also teaches Macquarie University students studying in Hong Kong.

Dr Baumann lived in Dunmore Lang College from December 2000 to the end

of 2005. During that time, he was also a Resident Adviser and an Academic Tutor for 3 years. As he notes, “providing academic tutoring, giving life advice as well as being on a roster, which in those days included being available overnight, was indeed quite a job”. He was very supportive when the College removed the overnight component of the RA role with the appointment of the Community Manager several years ago.

Dr Baumann has not only remained in contact but he has been an active supporter and enthusiastic advocate for the College. He has mentored a number of Dunmore Lang students across the years, providing academic advice and support to both undergraduates and postgraduates.

He is also a welcome and regular attendee at the College’s formal events.

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WARRAWAL UPDATE BEN KITCHENER

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SMOKING CEREMONY

During the latter half of Semester 2, 2019, the Indigenous student group worked on a painting project that involved completing a canvas to be gifted to elders at Mingaletta Aboriginal Corporation. The Aunties of Mingaletta have had a long-standing relationship with Dunmore Lang College, with Aunty Elaine Chapman particularly sharing close links to the College as the former Cultural Adviser. The Aunties have previously created and generously donated their own artwork to the College.

At the beginning of Semester 1, 2020, we held a smoking ceremony for Indigenous College students and Walanga Muru staff. This smoking was held in the ‘the forest’ outside College, and served as an introduction for 1st year students to their new home on Darug country. It was also a way to provide all participants with a ‘clean spiritual slate’ to begin the university year. We also had a very special and heavily pregnant guest in attendance who has a close relationship with many of the students. This was her first smoking ceremony with both mum and unborn baby, and she has since given birth to a beautiful, healthy boy!

As a return gift, students have produced an amazing collaborative artwork which shows many different traditional and contemporary art styles, and demonstrates the unique designs and stories of different mobs around Australia.

This piece was officially gifted to the Aunties during a morning tea event at Dorothy Knox House, as thanks for their kind gesture and their continued cultural guidance and support.

RAINBOW SERPENT JOINT ARTWORK At the beginning of Semester 1, 2020, College students participated in an exciting painting project run by KARI Services. The project involved students creating their own smaller canvasses that would later come together to make one large group piece. Once assembled, this piece shows the rainbow serpent, a well-known and incredibly significant creation being in Indigenous cultural story and law. The serpent was used in the artwork to represent both the differences and connections between Indigenous people all over Australia, and between Indigenous students here at College.

Although each mob have their own unique law and story, there are still many cultural similarities and connections, including the Australia-wide creation stories of the rainbow serpent.

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WEST HEAD BUSH TRIP Indigenous students from College participated in a bush trip to West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. We were also lucky enough to have a group of Macquarie students from the remote community of Ngukurr in the Northern Territory come along with Walanga Muru staff.

The group shared stories of local engraving sites and landmarks, and traditional bush foods and medicines as we visited the Elvina Track and Basin Trail engraving sites and West Head Lookout.

FISHING NET Through the latter part of Semester 2, 2019 and Semester 1, 2020, Indigenous students have been working together to make a fishing net which we plan to put into action later in the year.

Construction of the net requires students to make many metres of rope out of natural fibres, which are then tied into a diamond net pattern.

Many students have been a part of this timeconsuming project so far, and after our first catch, the fishing net will go on display in College.

INDIGENOUS VOICES ONLINE RECL AIMING VOICE AND AGENCY

A I M E E W O O D S | J O H N D U N M O R E L A N G S E N I O R S CH O L A R R E CI P I E N T 2 0 1 7

I was fortunate enough to reside in Dunmore Lang College between 2013 – 2017.

Whilst at College, I held the roles of Indigenous leader, Resident Adviser in 2016 and 20I7 and I am currently a member of the Senior Duty team.

In my final year at Dunmore Lang I was awarded the John Dunmore Lang scholarship for leadership and commitment to community. When I left College and Macquarie University, I was admitted into an Honours course at UTS where I have been awarded the Honours scholarship. Here, I am working on my final thesis, which explores the topic of decolonising online spaces. In particular, I am looking at the ways in which Indigenous people are able to reclaim their voice and agency through social media.

Over the last two years, I have worked mostly in the areas of app development and technology research, including a

team project where we were awarded an ARC Discovery Grant to conduct research into Indigenous technology use across Australia. I have also presented two papers at the 2018 OZCHI conference in Brisbane, the first I co-authored with CSIRO on the importance of cultural recognition in the workplace and the second with UTS on working with Indigenous communities in app development.

Last summer, while enjoying the warmth of Brisbane, I led a workshop informing app developers about working with Indigenous communities providing them with the information and tools to engage respectfully and with integrity.

More recently, I am currently working within the Jumbunna house of learning at UTS, in the outreach team who engage with select schools across NSW. Our main focus is on raising aspirations for university study within Indigenous communities, encouraging both recent school leavers and mature-aged students to see a future for themselves in tertiary education. I really love this work because I believe that university is accessible for all Indigenous students when there is support for them to achieve their academic goals.

In the future, I am planning to study a Masters in Indigenous Education at Macquarie University, so I’ll be back!

The John Dunmore Lang Senior Scholar award is generously funded by Mr John & Mrs Yvonne Almgren. The award recognises the contribution of a senior student to the life and community of Dunmore Lang College as well as their potential to contribute to the wider community in their future professional career and community service. In 2017, the recipient was Aimee Woods.

We asked Aimee to provide a brief outline of her time at College and what she has been doing since graduation.

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NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED

The College has launched a new website showcasing what it is like to live in Dunmore Lang College through increased graphics, video and content including links to our YouTube, Instagram and FaceBook pages as well as our 3D virtual tours.

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For students living, or about to live, at the College there is a new “Member’s Area” providing everything they need to know about what is happening, where to find the things they need and other important information.

Knowing how difficult it is for students coming from rural areas to afford university and accommodation fees, we have included a separate section to focus on raising money for the College’s scholarship fund.

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We currently have 20% of students receiving scholarship or bursary support, our aim is to raise this to 50% by 2025.

The new website was made possible by a $20,000 grant from TITAN (The Institute of Technology for Australia and New Zealand). TITAN is a not-for-profit organisation put together by a group of philanthropists to help not-for-profit / for-purpose organisations use technology to innovate and drive their marketing, fundraising, and service delivery.

GRADUATIONS Every six months we look forward to celebrating our students’ graduations with them by donning our academic gowns and watching them walk across the stage to accept their degrees.

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 April graduation ceremonies were cancelled.

We wish all our graduating students every success in their careers and their future endeavours.

AASHISH AGRAWAL Bachelor of Commerce Professional Accounting, Bachelor of Business Analytics

LE KIM PHUC NGUYEN Master of International Trade and Commerce Law LILY ELSON Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

ALEXANDER BURDEN Bachelor of Clinical Science

MAGGIE MCGINLEY Bachelor of Applied Finance, Bachelor of Economics

ALEXANDER FRANCIS Bachelor of Marketing and Media

MEGAN RITCHIE Bachelor of Arts

AMANDA WALKER Bachelor of Business Leadership, Bachelor of Commerce

MELISSA BARTEL Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws

AMILIA MUNDAY Bachelor of Arts and Education (Primary)

MIA ROMAN Bachelor of Arts

ANDREW BANKS Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

NATALIE KOCZAK Bachelor of Science - Psychology

ANGEL ARMSTRONG Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

NICHOLAS LLOYD Bachelor of Commerce NIRMALA WAHAB Master of Actuarial Practice

ANTONIO FATTORE Bachelor of International Studies

OLIVER STACK Bachelor of Arts OLIVIA WAYLAND Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences

ASHLEE BAINES Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Science

PADDY BYRNE Bachelor of Applied Finance

BEN SAUNDERS Bachelor of Applied Finance, Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

PETA LARKIN Master of Organisational Psychology

BENJAMIN REINHARD Bachelor of Business Leadership and Commerce

PHILLIP BAXTER Bachelor of Commerce

BRITTANY SMITH Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

ROY BARNES Bachelor of Social Science RUSSELL PANG Bachelor of Commerce

CLAIRE OXLEY Bachelor of Arts COREY HENSHAW Bachelor of Clinical Science

SAMUEL HORNSEY Bachelor of Information Technology

CYRUS BAILEY Bachelor of International Studies, Bachelor of Laws

SAMUEL JOHNSTON Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

DIMITY GUNDRY HOWARD Bachelor of Arts

SEAN DOWNEY Bachelor of Business Leadership and Commerce

ELOISE MATTHEWS Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

SHELLEY HARDCASTLE Bachelor of Arts

EMMA JACKSON Master of Research

SINDELLA SUGDEN LINGARD Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

EWEN ADAMSON Bachelor of Applied Finance, Bachelor of Economics

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SOPHIE BARNES Bachelor of Commerce

GEORGE KAZOLIS Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

STEPHANIE MCCARTHY-REECE Bachelor of Ancient History

GEORGIA MORGAN Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws

TAYLA KENNEALLY Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences

HAMISH SOUTHWELL Bachelor of Media

TAYLOR HATHWAY Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

INGER SOUTHWICK Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws

TAYLOR-JAI MCALISTER Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Bachelor of Human Sciences

JACQUELINE FULLER Bachelor of Arts JENNA LINDBECK Bachelor of Business Leadership and Commerce

TESS ANSTEE Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences

JOANNA BUKASA Bachelor of Medical Sciences

TIMOTHY FORREST Bachelor of Laws WEI-HSIANG HSU Bachelor of Arts

JOHANNA MACAULEY Bachelor of Arts Psychology, Bachelor of Education (Primary)

XIN WANG Master of Organisational Psychology

JOSHUA MCKENNA Bachelor of Commerce

ZAC FREUDEN Bachelor of Commerce Professional Accounting

JUNCHENG ZOU Bachelor of Commerce

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SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES Enabling access to university study changes not only students’ lives but those of everyone else around them. By undertaking tertiary study, students become role models for other members of their schools, their wider communities as well as opening up new pathways and opportunities.

In order to provide opportunities for university study, the College works closely with donors and Macquarie University to provide scholarships (academic merit based) and bursaries (needs based) for students from rural and regional areas, first in family and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to not only enable access the life-changing impacts of university study but to do this within the safety and support offered by the Dunmore Lang College community and programmes.

THE COLLEGE PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS: • p astoral care support for our students by providing senior pastoral care staff (Principal and Dean of Students) living on-site, a College Counsellor and College Psychologist available two afternoons a week, overnight presence and support from the Community Manager and, Resident Advisers on every floor • a cademic support sessions on time management skills, essay writing and, examination techniques

• a dditional tutorial support • a cademic dinners where small groups of students enjoy a meal with an industry professional • w ork-ready skills training for senior students including resume writing skills, interview skills, networking workshops, building LinkedIn and online profiles as well as professional and office etiquette skills • l eadership training to set them up for a successful transition into the work place

Currently we are able to provide 20% of students with financial assistance including twenty-nine fully paid accommodation places. Our aim is increase this level of support by growing the number of scholarships and donors so we can offer financial support to 50% of our students.

Please help us to achieve our aim by logging on to our new website to donate to the College at:

D U N M OR E LA NGCOLLEG E .NSW.E D U . AU/APPEAL /SCH O L ARSH IPS -FO R-STU D EN TS

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Macquarie is the only university to offer what I want to study so I was resigned to the fact that I would have to settle for something else.

Receiving a scholarship to stay at Dunmore Lang was incredible and has undoubtedly changed my life, allowing me to live and study in Sydney. I will be forever grateful for the opportunities Dunmore Lang has given me.’

Receiving a scholarship to College gave me the extra support I needed to move away from home and step into university life. It gave me the opportunity to leave rural NSW where I grew up and experience a different lifestyle, without the added financial stress of living in Sydney’ Isabelle Harrison | O’Connell, NSW

Claudia Minter | Maitland, NSW

Leaving my small hometown of Esperance WA was extremely difficult, but the scholarship I received from the College made the move so much easier.’

Receiving a scholarship was an honestly amazing privilege. Not only did it really help my family, but for me personally it made the transition to College life so much easier - the College was so warm and kind about it all, and I felt like they were really bringing me into their family.’

Anna Smith | Esperance, WA

Greta Ward | Borenore, NSW

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YOUR FUTURE AT DUNMORE L ANG COLLEGE Dunmore Lang College is an independent Residential College affiliated with Macquarie University, Sydney.

Founded in 1972, the College provides a supportive living environment for both undergraduate and postgraduate Macquarie University students in a variety of accommodation styles.

T O A P P LY V I S I T : D U N M O R E L A N G C O L L E G E . N S W. E D U . A U

We are a residential academic community based on core values of respect, personal integrity and responsibility, excellence, and service to others. We encourage students to seek leadership and initiate change.

T O T O U R T H E C O L L E G E C A L L : 02 9856 1000