Frappe Fort December edition 2022

For alumni and community Issue 70 December 2022

FRAPPE FORT what you do, do with a will

FRAPPE FORT Issue 70 December 2022 The magazine of University College The University of Melbourne Read Frappe Fort online: www.unicol.unimelb.edu.au/ publicationsnews

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85 years of UC

University College 40 College Crescent Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia ph +613 9347 3533 guestservices@unicol.unimelb.edu.au

www.unicol.unimelb.edu.au Formerly University Women’s College

Donations to UC can be made at: www.unicol.unimelb. edu.au/donate Editing panel: Ian Forster, Emily Lei, Dr Jennifer McDonald and Rachel Unicomb.

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UC Open Day

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REGULARS

FEATURES

02 From the Head of College 03 Student Club President’s Report 04 Student Activities 18 Wellbeing Report 19 Music Report 20 Sustainability 21 Community Service 22 Sports Report 25 From the President of Council 30 Alumni profile 34 Senior Common Room Report 37 College Council and Staff Victoria Wright, Xavier Mitchell and Emily Seiter

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Art, Music and Design Week

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Valedictory Dinner

UC Production High School Musical

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Di Bresciani book launch

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Pathways Dinner

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HEAD’S REPORT

LIVING OUR VALUES We all have our personal values systems reflecting our view of the world, our attitudes, choices, and behaviours. With very different family backgrounds and stories, these values often differ markedly.

However, shared experiences as part of a community or organisation can lead to common values, norms, and patterns of behaviour.

At UC, our shared values are the overarching principles that govern the College and its philosophy. They give us a strong focus and sense of purpose which informs our everyday decision making and interactions with each other. They also reinforce our college’s broader strategic goals. Importantly, they are the building blocks which underpin our culture, giving us a constant reference point, in a rapidly changing world.

Our students are drawn to these values which focus on their empowerment and growth, personal responsibility, authenticity, respect, and kindness to others, as well as care for community and a progressive approach. We understand that, in choosing UC, many of our students factor these values into their decision making.

As our 2022 Student Club President noted:

UC is how we live. Not just where we sleep and eat but where we can make memories, make friends, and meet new family. I am so grateful to have been a part of UC.

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As for so many others, Sam’s experience is the reason why UC, and indeed the other Melbourne residential colleges, stand out in an increasingly crowded landscape of purpose-built student accommodation. Unlike the for-profit commercial providers, our primary motivation is not financial. Rather, our focus as a not-for-profit organisation is on providing our students with the highest degree of social connectedness, academic and wellbeing support they need, to grow and prosper. Our values provide a framework for the College’s success and longevity, as reflected in our 85th anniversary celebrations this year.

prioritise work-life balance and expect organisations to take proactive action to address mental health challenges and climate change. They are deeply concerned about the state of the world and will accept nothing less than genuine change. It is a privilege to engage with these young people and assist them in developing the skills they will need to deal with these real-life challenges that lie ahead. And, at the end of each year, it is lovely to see them with mixed feelings as they leave, full of nostalgia for UC and not wanting to go, yet excited and ready to face the challenges of the future.

Recently, I assisted one of our key feeder schools as part of their external consultation process ahead of developing their new strategic plan.

It was a welcome opportunity to crystal ball gaze and reflect on what trends are likely to emerge over the next 20 years.

We are already seeing fundamental changes, with Millennials and Gen Z driving this. They have a strong awareness of and focus on their own personal wellbeing, they want support,

As the College’s 85th Anniversary year draws to a close, my thanks to Council President, Jane Peck, Council Members, our staff team and the UC community for your wonderful contributions and support.

Dr Jennifer McDonald Head of College

STUDENT CLUB

Another chapter is ending...

That time is fast approaching – the end of a year, the end of a cohort. 2022 has passed by at an incredible speed, with students re-adjusting to a lifestyle of ‘living with’ COVID. With an action-packed calendar full of social, sporting and academic events, we have found time to rediscover the pleasures of college and general life.

Although everyone has been negotiating full university schedules, a new environment and new friendships, I have been incredibly proud of the love, passion and die-hard spirit that has persisted this year. University College has a supportive community, a place where people encourage each other and celebrate everyone’s successes.

The pride we have for our community shines through in every interaction.

Our 2022 cohort have had many opportunities to display their ideas and talents throughout the year. Our Art and Design Representative, Ruby Dawson, helped ensure UC held a triumphant exhibition of students’ skills during Art, Music, and Design Week.

She collected and curated submissions of artworks, sculpture, creative writing, poetry, and music in Leggat Hall; and a distinguished panel of judges awarded prizes in different categories.

The People’s Choice Award (voted on by fellow students) was presented to Madison Coldham.

While the intercollegiate sporting year has been incredibly full and engaging, highlights included the excellent teamwork of our cricket, soccer, football and basketball teams. They have given much time and energy to ensuring UC’s team spirit soars.

Congratulations to the netball team for their impressive win, and a big thank you to all the coaches, and Gretel Hodge and Xavier Mitchell for their work as sports representatives.

The Intercollegiate Activities Council hosts events and provides (mostly)

Sam Blunn, Helena Haldane, Peter Bowles and Tom Caine

healthy competition between the colleges. The semester of activities started with our dedicated Step-Up dance team performing on stage at Billboards and finished with our band ‘Shed Dads’ playing in Battle of the Bands. While officially UC didn’t come out on top this year, we were certainly winners when it came to participation and cheering.

games, dancing and food trucks. A charity auction held on the day saw unique experiences, merchandise and iconic UC pieces go under the hammer.

We raised $2,796 for Drive Safe Victoria, a charity close to the hearts of our community. With car accidents the leading cause of death in our age group, we believe it to be an incredibly worthy cause.

For the first time in two years, we have also been able to enjoy some quintessential college experiences and traditions. High Tables allowed us to enjoy a family-style dinner at least once a week. Under the leadership of Production Representative, Julia Sinclair, UC was able to stage a dynamic version of High School Musical. We also welcomed potential future students and their families during the first in-person open day since 2019.

I also must give a huge thank you to my entire 2022 executive team. They have been dedicated to their roles and have gone above and beyond for the student body. You are appreciated, and I know you will do much in the future.

As our Social Secretaries, Emily Seiter and Victoria Wright have played a vital role in maintaining our positive culture. They have done an incredible job working with staff, exec and the student body to plan opportunities for everyone. From less formal terns to all-day extravaganzas, they have worked tirelessly, so the rest of UC could make memories at events such as the boat cruise, Christmas in July and Valedictory celebrations. Our recent UC Day was a triumphant celebration of friendship; a day packed with arcade and lawn

I am proud to leave UC in the capable hands of the new executive team, led by 2023 Student Club President, Helena Haldane. I congratulate the incoming team on their appointment and I know they will do great things in 2023.

It has been a fabulous year and a source of great pride for me to lead our community at University College out of lockdown and into a new world during our 85th year. I will always carry the love, passion and die-hard spirit that has become a part of my story, and while my chapter is ending, I know the rest of the story will be an exciting one.

Samantha Blunn Student Club President 2nd Year Fine Arts Student University of Melbourne

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Victoria Wright, Xavier Mitchell and Emily Seiter

A social semester to round up the year We’re very happy to say Semester 2 at College has been extremely social!

Everything kicked off with a mini Disc-O Week, where we were able to welcome new students who joined us in semester 2 with events such as the UC Hottest 100, corridor cuppas and decorating, and the Christmas in July tern. With a strong start came high expectations for the events to come, but we were able to meet the mark.

We brought back the annual UC Boat Cruise, taking a ride down the Yarra river with tunes and drinks. The event was Under the (U)Sea themed and was a smash hit with all attendees.

One of our aims at the start of this year was to introduce more relaxed social activities. With this in mind, we held a Sip & Paint Day in the Giblin courtyard.

For a little extra fun, we brought in mixologists to create mocktails for everyone!

Our favourite day of the year, UC Day, came around quickly! The first activity was our charity auction, with many goodies up for grabs that we gathered with the help of our wonderful staff.

The Exec team decided to donate the proceeds of our auction to Driving

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Marina Gabra and Otto Mudigdo

Safe Victoria, an organisation that is close to the hearts of many of our exec members and the UC community.

Due to the incredible generosity of our UCers we were able to donate just under $3,000!

For the afternoon of UC Day, we organised arcade games, face painting, a photo booth and bubble, popcorn and fairy floss machines in Leggatt Hall.

We also had two food trucks come in to provide afternoon snacks.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Imogen Smyth and Henry Hurd

In order to commemorate the day, we designed UC Day stubby holders that were gifted to everyone.

In October, the Valedictory Dinner after party was planned with the help of our incoming Social Secretaries, Tom McCarthy and Kim Taylor. The formal dinner was a lovely way to celebrate the end of the year and give an official farewell to those who are not returning to UC in 2023. The celebrations continued long into the night at The Workers Club in Fitzroy.

Jasper Cohen, Jock Heinrich, Jean-Baptiste Donnelly, Oliver Thomson and George Nicol

The final event for the year was the Sports and Arts ball. This event was planned in conjunction with our Sports Reps, Xavier Mitchell and Gretel Hodge, and we were very excited to round up the year with a final hurrah.

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped us bring all of these events to life! Especially our fellow exec members, Dean of Students, Liz Agostino, and all of the UC staff.

We would also like to thank our fellow UC residents who made the events as fun as they were.

We wish Tom and Kim, the incoming Social Representatives, all the best for next year.

Emily Seiter Social Representative 2nd Year Arts Student ACU

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85 YEARS OF UC

Anya Goodhand, Evie Bourne and Lily Ford

85 years of UC Any big milestone should be accompanied by a big celebration. So that is exactly what we did, when on 21 September we welcomed over 370 community members, students, staff and alumni to celebrate our 85th Anniversary. The Syme Dining Hall played host to the lively crowd, who enjoyed our best bubbly, an array of roving canapes and a grand celebration cake to mark the special occasion.

Guests were able to take home our special 85th anniversary publication and custom UC cookies as mementos of the evening. The event also offered an opportunity to connect students with their scholarship donors, with some having not had a chance to meet prior, and reconnecting alumni with each other and the College, sparking ideas for some future alumni reunions.

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald; President of Council, Jane Peck; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People & Culture) from the University of Melbourne, Professor Pip Nicholson, and Student Club President, Samantha Blunn, conducted the formalities, celebrating

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and commemorating the significant events that have shaped UC over the years.

Dr McDonald paid tribute to “our nine pioneering first residents and the tireless Provisional Committee that saw to the establishment of UC all those years ago, who would be so proud to see the development of their College, and the legacy they have created.”

Keynote speaker, Professor Nicholson, spoke about the value of the College experience and taking advantage of every opportunity. She noted that “universities, and colleges particularly, offer the next generation friendship and intellectual challenges… it’s wonderful

to be here to celebrate the history of University College and to acknowledge its place as a thriving and successful co-ed College at the University of Melbourne.”

Samantha Blunn reflected on being a resident at UC now, saying:

“UC is how we live. Not just where we sleep and eat but where we can make memories, make friends and meet a new family. I am so grateful to have been a part of UC.” A toast to us and our University College community! Thanks to all of you for being part of our story.

85 YEARS OF UC

Alumni group year 2000

Toby Champion, 2020 alumni

Professor Pip Nicholson

James Phillips, Ben Cottrell, Luke Krueger, Flynn Tuckwell and Tom MacFarlane

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ART, MUSIC & DESIGN WEEK

Design skills back on display UC’s Art, Music and Design Week took place between 15-22 September. This year, 59 entries were submitted by 35 of our students studying at various universities, including the University of Melbourne, RMIT, ACU, Australian Institute of Music and Transit Dance.

Dean of Studies, Andre Louhanapessy, was assisted by our Student Design Representative, Ruby Dawson, who did an amazing job curating the exhibition that took place in Leggatt Hall. It was wonderful for the College to be able to display the entries for guests to appreciate in-person after a virtual exhibition last year.

The week was followed up by our Art, Music and Design High Table on 29 September, where our adjudicators, Dr Di Bresciani OAM and Dr Julie Cotter, announced the prize winners.

Congratulations to everyone who took home a prize.

The College would like to thank Di and Julie for their valuable time and effort in judging the entries.

Thanks also to the Youth Music Foundation Australia for their generosity in providing the three main prizes (valued at $5,000 in total) to our winners.

Andre Louhanapessy Dean of Studies

every:body by Morgan Clyne

If you didn’t get to see our exhibition in person, you can view all the submissions by scanning the QR code.

Costume Corset by Sophia Gluskie

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Somewhere New by Madison Coldham

ART, MUSIC & DESIGN WEEK

Dr Di Bresciani OAM

YMF Kathy Avdiev Memorial Prize Winners: Overall First Prize: Lucy Martin – Persephone Honourable Mention: Will Zhang – Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Overall Second Prize: Joint winners Morgan Clyne – every:body and Esther Gulley – Bewildered Mind Music Prize: Lucy Martin – Persephone Art Category Winner: Esther Gulley – Bewildered Mind

Lucy Martin

Morgan Clyne

Design Category Winner: Sophie Gluski – European Love and Costume Corset Honourable Mention: Ruby Dawson – Woven Collage Photography Category Winner: Sophie Lange – A Very Random Film Collection Honourable Mentions: Greta Feldman – Pomena and Hunter Masfen – Tasman Glacier Creative Writing/Poetry Winner: Alexandra Spain – The Visitation Rights of Hell People’s Choice Award (as voted by students): Madison Coldham – Somewhere New Esther Gulley

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UC PRODUCTION

Liam Foley, Helena Haldane and cast

We’re all in this together UC’s annual music production also made a comeback this year, with the Gala Opening Night taking place on 10 August in Leggatt Hall.

The show selected this year was High School Musical, with Helena Haldane taking on the lead female role of Gabriella Montez and Liam Foley as male lead, Troy Bolton. For those unfamiliar with the plot, high school basketball superstar, Troy, is torn between the world of sport and the world of music after he meets the academically gifted Gabriella.

Should he stick to the status quo or can he convince his jock friends that musicals aren’t just for nerds?

Turns out Helena and Liam were just what we’d been looking for, and their singing stole the show as they bopped to the top. They were accompanied by a very talented cast of extras, including star performances from Lucy Martin as Sharpay, the mean girl of the school, and Harry Beasley as her downtrodden, obedient brother.

Alice Wanless and Lulu Fitz

The production was aptly directed by Julia Sinclair, who steered the cast with a firm hand, making sure everyone had their head in the game. Lights and sound were managed by Jake Fisher, choreography by Sarah Roberts, and a number of students also helped with designing and painting sets, managed by Marina Gabra.

It was fantastic to see our students being able to take to the stage again to strut their stuff, with many revealing talents we didn’t even know they had! So here’s hoping this is the start of something new, and we can return to hosting a musical every year at UC.

Casey Speight

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UC PRODUCTION

Harry Beasley and Lucy Martin

Ally Spain and cast

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GOVERNOR’S HIGH TABLE

Marli Wallace and Dr Jennifer McDonald

UC Governors lead the way The semester also saw the return of our Governors High Table event. On 15 August, 16 Governors of the College joined staff and students for a two-course meal in the Syme Dining Hall. Governors are appointed by the College Council in recognition of their contribution to UC. Pre-dinner drinks were held in Leggatt Hall, where the Art, Music and Design Week entries had recently gone on display. This offered the perfect opportunity for our guests to view the amazing work produced by our students, up close and in person.

Jess Sanchez Vargas, Celia Sexton and Barbara Williams

Our speaker for the evening was Governor Marli Wallace (UWC 1958), who spoke about some aspects of her life at College, her career and the importance of good leadership. The Governors were seated amongst the students, giving them a chance to swap stories about UC over the years.

It was a memorable evening filled with chatter and laughter and we were so glad to welcome our Governors back for this event.

Stephanie Rogan and Ann Miller AM

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GOVERNOR’S HIGH TABLE

“As a UC student you have lived in a group situation comprising a wide and varied community. Many decisions are managed by consensus rather than a top-down, rule book approach.

Different challenges have presented themselves to you – study, social life, income earning, community participation, problem solving, improving your technical proficiencies, selling ideas and experiencing tastes of both success and failure. You have had to be sensitive to others – their state of mind, their feelings and mood changes – and above all you have had to listen. Looking and listening are the base skills for knowing that something isn’t quite right.

A variety of experience in adjusting to new settings really helps us to adapt and each new task or job is an adventure full of challenges. UC fills your skills suitcase as you will be able to work in different ways – consensus, quick and effective networking and action and analysis of complex and inter-dependent systems are all part of the modern society. It is your responsibility, as a UC student, to put your leadership abilities to use and to grow these skills in Australia and the wider world.

Governor Marli Wallace

Come back to UC sometimes as you make your way.

Say “look what I have achieved” and consider how you may assist UC in its aims. Do not become a stranger.”

Marli Wallace (UWC 1958 – 1959) UC Governor

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UC OPEN DAY

Helena Haldane, Emily Mitchell, Emily Seiter and Samantha Blunn

From cupcakes to croquet For the first time since 2019 we were able to host our main Open Day in person! There’s always a certain excitement that comes with the day – and this year we tried a few new things to welcome the crowds back to our campus.

Right by the gate we had a sausage sizzle with tunes pumping, luring our prospective students and parents towards the entrance. Visitors were greeted by an enthusiastic line-up of staff and students, welcoming them to UC and guiding them to the starting point of our tours. We had 32 student volunteers put their hands up to show our guests the key features of UC and share their stories about their time here.

All were so helpful and friendly, and are integral to making Open Day a success.

They were aptly managed by our two student Open Day Coordinators, Helena and Lauren, who were responsible for making sure everyone was where they needed to be.

Our courtyard was the hotspot of the day, with food, drinks and entertainment in one central location, and the sun was even good enough to show its face. We had beverages flowing all day from the coffee cart (with muffins and

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fruits as accompaniment) and our giant paella pans were back in action. We hired a series of big games, including Jenga, croquet, ring toss and Connect Four and the courtyard came alive with visitors and students keen to put their gaming skills to the test. Some students attended the intercollegiate footy games (which had been scheduled on the same day!) but everyone joined in the festivities after they returned. And of course the UC cupcakes were back, a popular staple of these events. We also ran a colouring-in competition, and received some fabulous entries, with our favourite one winning a prize.

With almost 500 students and guests coming through the College, it was a massive success and everyone left with a goodie bag in one hand and some food in the other. We’re so grateful that all our plans were able to go ahead with no disturbances from Covid or the weather this year!

UC OPEN DAY

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BOOK LAUNCH

Launching A New Look at Australian Light Alumna Dr Di Bresciani OAM (UWC 1960) is a much-admired Australian artist. On 24 August, UC had the pleasure of exhibiting some of Di’s artworks in celebration of the launch of her new book, A New Look at Australian Light, edited by Jenny Zimmer OAM and published in August 2022 by Hardie Grant.

The event was held in the Leitch Academic Centre, which proved the perfect home for the artworks, which had been expertly hung throughout the space by our maintenance team. Approximately 65 guests attended, with a guest list consisting of Di’s friends and family as well as members of the UC community.

We were privileged to welcome Dr Gerard Vaughan AM to officially launch the book. Gerard has served as Director of both the National Gallery of Victoria and the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, and currently serves as a Fellow of the School of Culture and Communications at the University of Melbourne, and the Chair of the Australian Institute of Art History.

Dr Gerard Vaughan AM

Gerard has had a lifelong interest in the social history of art, and specialises in the study of taste and art collecting, both private and institutional. He is a great admirer of Di’s work, and shared some wonderful insights about her style and techniques.

Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald, spoke of Di’s long-term commitment to UC: “it is a privilege to play a role in launching Di’s new book. Di’s involvement with University College dates from 1960 to the present day. Apart from her commitment of time and energy, Di has been a generous supporter of the College over a number of years…we are delighted to have retained such a close relationship with Di and that her connection with College has never waned.”

Dr Jennifer McDonald and Dr Di Bresciani OAM

Some of our students were also in attendance, and continued to speak with Di about her works, long after the event had concluded. Signed copies of Di’s new book were sold at the launch, with Di generously donating funds raised from the sales in support of UC’s Art, Music and Design Week.

We thank Di for her strong and enduring connection with the College, and for trusting us to host such an important occasion.

Signed copies of A New Look at Australian Light are available for purchase. For enquiries, contact di@dibresciani.com Lino Bresciani and guest

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GEORGINA SWEET SOCIETY

Rosemary Kiss

Visiting Spowers and Syme After the success of our online Afternoon Tea with the Archivist event last year, we knew that an inperson visit to the subject of that discussion – the Spowers and Syme exhibition at Geelong Gallery – was in order.

On Wednesday 20 July, an enthusiastic group of Georgina Sweet Society members made the trip to Geelong, accompanied by Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald, and Fundraising and Alumni Relations Advisor, Stephanie Rogan.

Some guests attended College first and were treated to a lovely lunch, before departing via charter bus for the hour trip to Geelong. There they were met by additional guests who had made their own way to the Gallery. Guests were treated to a private tour of the exhibition with Senior Curator, Lisa Sullivan, who spoke to the works and their significance, before having some time to enjoy the exhibition and the wider gallery.

Ros and Ian Foster with Dr Sarina Noordhuis-Fairfax

Then it was time for those returning to University College to hop on the bus for the journey back to Melbourne.

We wish to thank the staff at the Geelong Gallery and Dr Sarina Noordhuis-Fairfax, Curator of Australian Prints and Drawings at the National Gallery of Australia, for the time they spent discussing this exhibition with our community members. It was a joy to see the works of Ethel Spowers and Eveline Syme finally on display after the disruptions caused by Covid-19.

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WELLBEING REPORT

A well-rounded semester of wellbeing Another incredible and busy semester at UC! It has been so wonderful to have a fruitful, full year of in-person events. To say we’re relieved that the upheaval is finally over is an understatement.

Rachel Unicomb, Marketing Manager and Katie Saya, Student Wellbeing Coordinator

We began the semester by providing training from Consent Labs to all new students that arrived in Semester 2, as well as to many students who wanted a refresh around issues of consent and bystander intervention. Having a structured training program around these issues has had a significant impact on how our students interact with each other within the community.

The Wellbeing Committee organised and ran a number of important initiatives that received a wealth of positive feedback. The focus was placed on activities that promoted connectedness and belonging in the College. UC Pods were brought back again for Semester 2, which involved randomly allocating students to small groups to promote building new friendships. An afternoon tea was held for R U OK? Day, offering a space for chats with snacks and sharing information about how students can support each other at college. Love Week created a lot of excitement and energy around the College as students creatively showed appreciation for their peers.

The Wellbeing Committee also integrated wellbeing initiatives in less formal ways throughout the semester by holding baking nights, hanging motivational quotes and posters around the hallways, creating a mural in the student corridor and organising study groups.

These smaller acts of kindness, connectedness, and support proved to have a very significant impact on the wellbeing of our students.

In collaboration with the marketing team, we restructured the format of our student newsletter, to provide more visually appealing and targeted information for students on relevant topics. We also increased to fortnightly distribution to ensure that wellbeing topics were front of mind and accessible to students more frequently throughout the semester. A few of the topics that were covered included STIs and sexual health, dating and relationships, mental health, burnout, how to have tough conversations with friends, and how to stay connected after leaving UC.

Rachael Mooney, our student Wellbeing Representative, was a kind, approachable, and supportive presence throughout the semester and acted as a great source of information and peer support for UC students. She will be greatly missed, but we are looking forward to working with our newly elected Wellbeing Representative, Maddie Coldham, who will bring many wonderful ideas to our community for next year.

Looking ahead to 2023, we aim to continue building on our wellbeing program. Our consent and bystander intervention training programs will be ongoing for all students, and we hope to bring in additional opportunities for learning and discussion around relevant wellbeing topics throughout the year.

I hope the experience of this year has helped our students to establish new relationships, learn about themselves, know that they are deserving of support and believe that they can do hard things.

It has been a privilege to work with all UC students, listening to their stories and seeing them grow throughout the semester. I wish everyone the best in their next chapter!

Katie Saya Student Wellbeing Coordinator

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MUSIC

Emily Jackson

UC is alive, with the sound of music Following a couple of tumultuous years due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, this year proved to be an opportune one for music at UC. After welcoming the newest students during O-Week, excitement was already brewing amongst the musicians of this year’s cohort. Our first event of 2022 was a Pleasant Friday Afternoon (PFA) which is a laid-back event showcasing our musicians in the courtyard. From jazz trumpet to ballad renditions of classics, this proved to be a promising showcase and an enjoyable afternoon for all that attended and performed. This was also accompanied by a BBQ organised by the Wellbeing Committee.

The highly anticipated soiree was looming for semester 1, however a COVID scare amongst the community necessitated its rescheduling. Thankfully, the soiree took place in semester 2 instead. It was a great success, with an extensive, diverse and talented program of performers taking to the stage. There was a real variety of music, from classical pieces to vocal and band covers. The evening exceeded expectations and was a great introduction to what soirees are all about.

The ICAC Battle of the Bands showcased UC’s very own band ‘Shed Dads’, and while we didn’t win this year, it was a great night with an amazing turnout from UC students. We also launched the new music production studio. This space was put together in conjunction with Andre, our Dean of Studies, and has all the equipment needed to record and mix music or podcasts. All in all, 2022 has revived the music culture at UC and set a great tone for the cohorts to come.

Merdi Yamfu Bwanga

William Zhang Music Representative 2nd Year Biomedicine Student University of Melbourne

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SUSTAINABILITY

Working towards a greener, cleaner UC We had a fruitful semester of sustainability-focused events and initiatives, bringing us to the end of the year. The events included: Gardening Day: We hosted a gardening day in early September, where we harvested carrots, cauliflower and lettuce for the kitchen. In November we held another one, this time planting tomatoes. This was a great study break and I appreciate all the students who got their hands dirty!

Enviro Night: On 2 October we organised an Enviro Night, educating the attendees on key environmental buzzwords such as ‘ecological footprint’, ‘organic’ and ‘sustainability’.

We then played a game of trivia with 23 different environmental questions.

Team Energy came first, winning Green Cup vouchers; team Homo-Sapiens came second, winning a range of prizes including reusable coffee cups, plasticfree chewing gum and body brushes.

The event was a massive success, with 30 students attending.

E-waste collection: An initiative which I have introduced to the College is the collection of e-waste including used vapes and batteries. This initiative is going to be extended, with the introduction of e-waste bins around UC. We will also organise a company to collect the discarded vapes and batteries monthly.

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Ruby Morton, Zoe Meggitt, Domi Campain and Nick Symons

Extending clothing lifecycles: We hosted fun and innovative clothing events this semester, including an Intercollegiate Clothes Swap, as well as a UC Thrift Shop, organised by Ruby Morton and Ruby Bouffier. At this event, students set up their own ‘stores’ in the courtyard using clothing racks and tables and sold clothes to other students.

I would like to thank the sustainability team this year, including the staff garden team, who have helped me come up with new initiatives to reduce UC’s ecological footprint. I look forward to the great things the 2023 Sustainability Representative, Ollie Edwards, will bring to the community.

Nick Symons Sustainability Representative 2nd Year Geospatial Science Student RMIT

Trivia prizes

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Rachael Mooney, Amy Cugley, Henry Hurd, Xavier Mitchell and Emily Mitchell

UC students raise over $18,000 for charitable causes This semester we continued our community service initiatives, undertaking fundraising in our spare time to help those who need it.

We supported a few different charities, raising over $16,000 in total during semester 2.

Charity Auction: To raise money for Drive Safe Victoria, we held a charity auction on UC Day in the Dining Hall, selling various items and unique experiences to the highest bidder. Some of the best on offer were a chef’s dinner for eight (a three-course meal prepared

by Head Chef Hazel); the ‘Lady Duras’ painting, donated by a UC alumnus; a set of three prints/artwork from the Leggatt common room; and handpicking the UC dinner menu for one night. There were 20 items/experiences auctioned off in total, raising $2,796 for our charity of choice.

UC Op Shop: Donation bins were placed around the College to collect pre-loved clothes from our students.

These were then donated to our local Op Shops or shelters.

‘Do It In A Dress’: From 24-28th October, we took part in One Girl’s Do It In A Dress initiative. Over 60 students put on a One Girl school dress for the week, doing (mostly) everything in it to raise awareness and funds to ensure equal access to education for girls in Sierra Leone and Uganda. Our college has raised over $14,000 collectively, an incredible achievement by all. UC has now participated in this event for ten years, and we are always proud to be high on the fundraising leaderboard.

Thank you to everyone who participated, supported and donated to the various causes this year. We’ve raised just over $18,000 in 2022 for the Cancer Council, The Push-Up Challenge, Drive Safe Victoria and One Girl. I am so proud of our efforts and the impact we’ve made on the wider community.

Jacinta Slattery, Ally Spain, Daisy Williams, Jessica Irons, Lily Baumgartl and Kim Taylor

Georgia Gibson Community Service Representative 2nd Year Arts Student University of Melbourne

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SPORTS REPORT

A semester of sporting spirit Tex Freeman

Sport in semester 2 started with a bang, with our netball team being the first and only side to win a competition. The girls, captained by Meg Eishold and coached by past students Bronte Gundry and Claudia Lee, did not lose a single game – demonstrating again how competitive UC’s women athletes have been throughout the year.

Both the men’s and women’s AFL began in the first week of semester alongside the netball. The women’s team put on a wonderful show of teamwork, inclusion, and sporting prowess. Throughout the competition 32 girls played, leading

the team to the minor final, where they finished fourth. The team was captained

by Camilla Taylor and coached by Rachael McDonald, Esther Gardner, and Pip Kennett.

The men’s AFL team, captained by Geordie Lacava and Ned Evans and coached by Tom McKendrick, Daniel Coffey and Panashe Kutadzaushe, also successfully represented the College, progressing to the quarter-finals and finishing fifth. The team narrowly missed out on making the semi-finals after drawing at the end of the match and going into double overtime, where they sadly lost in a golden goal sudden death to Ormond.

While AFL was being played on the weekends, the College also competed in the Intercollegiate Sport Committee’s Swimming Carnival and badminton.

The swimming carnival saw great participation, especially from our firstyear residents. The competition began at 6pm and was a great opportunity for the students to display their athleticism.

While badminton may not have yielded the results we had been hoping for, the team still progressed to the quarter finals before sadly being knocked out of the competition.

Basketball was the next sport on the calendar, with UC as the host college.

The two-week competition resulted

Pip Smith and Rachael McDonald – UC alumni and coaches

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SPORTS REPORT

in third place for the women and fifth for the men. Despite the early mornings, we had great turnouts from both teams. The men’s team was captained by Will Zhang and coached

by James McCowan and Harrison Griffiths. Meanwhile the women’s team was captained by Emily Mitchell and coached by Juliette Sherrard and Jemma Hamza.

The year was rounded out with volleyball and squash. These condensed seasons saw great participation from our residents, with lots of students picking up new skills and playing competitively for the first time. Both the men, captained by Henry Hurd and coached by Angus Scarrabelotti, and the women, captained by Rachael Mooney and coached by Raphaela Seal and Philippa Smith, made the quarter finals – finishing fifth in both. Similarly, the squash team, consisting of four men and women, also finished fifth.

The overall scores saw the women finish fourth, the men finish eighth and the College finish in seventh place. Thank

you to everyone who volunteered their time in any way, whether that was coaching, playing, spectating, or helping Xavier and Gretel out behind the scenes.

Your efforts did not go unnoticed!

Gretel Hodge Female Sports Representative 2nd Year Science Student University of Melbourne

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

FROM THE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL As the year draws to a close, it is heartening to see how our students have weathered another year with such enthusiasm. It is interesting that more students are staying on at college for second and third years to benefit from the secure surroundings, academic support and camaraderie.

One of our values at UC is to encourage and develop leadership qualities in our students. The student executive, and all those who take on roles of responsibility at college, learn a lot of life’s lessons within the safe confines of a supportive campus life. Our focus on student wellbeing is uppermost in our thoughts and actions. We also firmly support staff wellbeing and are proud that our college is a place that encourages respect for others.

I look forward to working with the new student body and Council representatives in 2023.

Council has continued working hard during the year. A new Risk Register is

now in place and management have the right tools to make this part of their regular evaluations. We regularly undertake internal audits of various departments. Given all the cybersecurity issues confronting Australia at the moment, we are glad that our latest cyber-security check came out positively. Whilst there is never a moment to relax our guard, we can feel secure in the actions we take.

The end of the year sees us farewell two Council members. Monique MacRitchie has seen out her final term and Mary Beth Bauer, our Treasurer for the last three years, is also moving on. We thank them both for their expertise and their lengthy contributions to our Council.

In their place we welcome Micaela Jamieson (UC 2004), whose experience in marketing and advancement will prove very beneficial, and Antony Elliot, our new Treasurer. Antony brings a wealth of finance and treasury experience to the role.

Times continue to be challenging with all the natural disasters that we have been experiencing around Australia affecting our cost of living, and food and utility costs all rising faster than one would have thought possible a short while ago. Staff shortages, higher interest rates and other things are affecting us all, but UC is carefully managing all our services to ensure the student experience is as strong, supportive and enjoyable as ever.

Scholarships assist many students in their endeavours to attend college and benefit from its offerings. I look forward to us all working together to increase our scholarship fund over the coming years, because the transformative experience of college is one that should be available to all those who wish to take advantage.

As always, I thank the Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald, and her wonderful staff for their steady hand as they assist our students through the challenges of tertiary study and life away from home.

K. Jane Peck President of Council

Monique MacRitchie

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VALEDICTORY DINNER

Liz Agostino, Dr Jennifer McDonald and Marina Gabra

A formal farewell to the year that was Valedictory is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the year, and to acknowledge the remarkable contribution of particular students through awards and speeches. It is also an event that formally marks the handover of one Student Club to the next.

It is always wonderful to see the Syme Dining Hall tables dressed in linen and laid with tableware for a formal dinner, but watching staff set up for this year’s Valedictory Dinner felt particularly special; a whole-College dinner in this beautiful space was something we had not been able to hold since the beginning of 2020.

The evening began with a pre-dinner reception, originally planned to be held in the Giblin Courtyard, but quickly moved to Leggatt Hall due to inclement weather. Despite the threatening rain and last-minute venue change, the genuine excitement and enthusiasm

Samantha Blunn and Helena Haldane

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for the event was not dampened in the least. The roving refreshments, the mingling and (of course) the plentiful photo opportunities ensured the reception was a perfect beginning to the evening. After a formal welcome by Head of College, Dr Jennifer McDonald, students were invited to move into the Dining Hall to find their seats for dinner, and the formalities of the evening.

time to announce the award winners!

First up were the Leadership Awards, which were presented to 2022 Student Club President, Samantha Blunn, and Vice President, Tom Caine. These awards acknowledge outstanding contributions to the College via leadership, consultation and administration throughout the year, and both Samantha and Tom were lauded as most worthy recipients.

Dr McDonald acknowledged and thanked all who had contributed to the College over the year in her speech, and wished those who are leaving us all the best. It was then

The President of the Senior Common Room (SCR) and Resident Tutor, James Brown, was then invited to present the Senior Common Room Award. This award, voted by members of the SCR,

Tom Caine’s toast

VALEDICTORY DINNER

Eliza Biddulph

recognises the outstanding contribution of a resident to the academic life of the College, and someone who promotes cohesion between the Junior and Senior Common Rooms. This award was presented to international graduate student, Shady Salam, whose infectious enthusiasm for his studies and for college life made him a popular nominee.

First year resident, Marina Gabra, was the recipient of the final award of the night, the Valedictory Award. The fact that Marina was nominated several times, and voted in overwhelmingly, is testament to the incredibly positive impact Marina has had on our community, and the announcement was met with an extended standing ovation.

Marina was noted for her kindness and empathy; her generosity; her inclusivity; being a friend and a friendly face to all; her dedication to any role she takes on; and her amazing baking efforts, which has seen endless trays of delightful treats emerge from the student kitchen at all hours for distribution to anyone who needs a cheer up or a late-night sugar boost. As one of her nominees stated:

“Marina embodies a level of empathy and kindness that each and every student at UC should aspire to.”

Student executive with senior staff

After the awards it was time for the Student Club Executive handover and for the 2022 Student Club President to formally pass the reigns over to the 2023 President. In reflecting on the year, Samantha Blunn spoke beautifully and emotionally of her experience at UC and the honour she felt as Student Club President. She invited Helena Haldane to take up all the opportunities that the role of President brings with it. In her response, Helena acknowledged the achievements of the 2022 Executive, and spoke of her hopes for the year ahead.

The evening concluded with a heartfelt thanks to kitchen and wait staff for their efforts in providing an exceptional meal, and as the High Table departed, residents were encouraged to continue celebrations at the offsite afterparty.

It was a wonderful night and from start to end there was something about it that was special; perhaps because it felt both familiar and new, or perhaps because it was newly appreciated. We had continued with the formalities of Valedictory over the past two years, via virtual or truncated events, and that served the purpose of the event, but we recognise now that there is little that can compare to the energy and the emotion of being together as a community, sitting side-by-side sharing a meal and celebrating the people that make UC unique.

Liz Agostino Dean of Students

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PATHWAYS DINNER

Connecting students with industry alumni After a two-year hiatus, the UC Pathways Dinner returned on Wednesday, 12 October. We invited our second year, third year and graduate students to nominate industries of interest so they could be matched with alumni and other professionals for a night of networking.

Rebecca Davern and Georgia Gibson

It was wonderful to witness industry professionals from a variety of areas chatting with our students, sharing their knowledge and experiences as well as providing career-related advice. The industries represented included law, health sciences, software and telecommunication engineering, advertising and investment, marketing and communications, property and construction, museum management and history, human resources and development, mechanical electronics, professional writing and environmental science and technology.

College Council President, K. Jane Peck, officially opened the event, with the Dean of Studies, Andre Louhanapessy, welcoming guests and thanking them for their attendance.

The evening brought together 25 industry professionals and 39 University College students, Resident Tutors and staff.

The College would like to thank our keynote speaker, The Honourable Justice Catherine Button of the Supreme Court of Victoria, for her generous time. She shared her

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Catherine McDowall

professional journey and the challenges she’s faced, and offered wonderful work and career-related advice to our students. She highlighted the importance of working hard and working even harder when an opportunity comes along, suggesting students find areas of work they are passionate about, because careers are long.

The College would also like to extend its sincere thanks to our alumni, friends of the College, Resident Tutors and staff for helping to make the event a success.

Thanks also to our 2023 Student Club President, Helena Haldane, who assisted with the preparation of the event. We’ll see you again next year!

Andre Louhanapessy Dean of Studies

PATHWAYS DINNER

The Honourable Justice Catherine Button

Soo Taylor and students

Sam Pratt

Elizabeth Maidment, Rishad Sukhia, Tejaswini Srihari and Rachel Unicomb

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ALUMNI PROFILE

ALUMNI PROFILE

Charles Skender UC alumnus, Charles Skender (UC 2009), shares his memories of college, his time abroad, and what he’s been up to since he left university.

What’s your background? What did you study and did you join any clubs or societies?

I moved from Perth in 2008 to study Industrial Design at RMIT. I played water polo for the University of Melbourne in the first few years, then moved across to NYP Dragons Water Polo Club. Now I play in the Victorian Phoenix Water Polo Club, representing the state in the Australian Water Polo League (AWL).

Why did you choose to go abroad, where were you based and would you recommend the experience?

I chose to study at Nottingham Trent University in the UK because whilst the course offered at RMIT was great, NTU’s product design course is worldrenowned and runs studios alongside global brands such as Nestle and Paul Smith.

The experience gave me a different perspective on what my degree could offer and I would 100% recommend it if you have the opportunity.

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What did you do when you left UC? Whilst at university I did an internship with the Melbourne-based industrial design consultancy Catalyst (they have since rebranded as Knog to focus entirely on their in-house products).

After graduating I freelanced for a few wayfinding companies around Melbourne until I landed a fulltime role at a POS design agency. I eventually became the Design Director there.

After years of designing and manufacturing a range of products for clients I launched my own brand – ample. After two years in development, I started a Kickstarter campaign and have successfully funded an initial production run of 200 units of my first product – Plant Light No1, a plant light that mimics the sun.

I am currently in my second start-up incubator program which provides me with coaches, business workshops and an amazing network of likeminded founders. I’m also deep into manufacturing ample’s first product.

Developing a hardware product from the ground up is a lengthy and sometimes painful process. The current global supply chain means there’s often weeks spent waiting for a sample to return from an international supplier. I employ a freelance electronics designer to make all my weird ideas a reality.

ALUMNI PROFILE

This put me in the top 20% of all successful Kickstarter projects and top 13% of all projects launched.”

Alongside this I’m also developing our next product / service which is aimed at organisations. As there’s currently not much cashflow I also offer my services as a freelance industrial designer to a few companies.

Outside of work I’m in the pool a lot.

The AWL season doesn’t start till Jan but we’re hoping to improve on our inaugural season, so we’re putting in a big effort to develop our base skills and fitness levels. I do all of this based out of a leafy cottage in Brunswick East and try to get down the coast for a surf at least once a month.

What are your career highlights/ achievements/things you’re most proud of?

My honours project was fortunate enough to win the Hansgrohe prize for efficient water design. This saw me collect some prize money along with being flown to Hamburg, Germany for the presentation. More recently it has been having a successful Kickstarter campaign where I was able to raise over $45,000.

This put me in the top 20% of all successful Kickstarter projects and top 13% of all projects launched. I was also recently selected as a finalist in the VIVID emerging designer awards.

What are your memories of UC? The community. Having the constant opportunity to have a chat with anyone was amazing. It’s something you somewhat miss when you start living on your own.

Did UC shape you as a person?

100%. It’s a time where I think you really start to develop as an individual and the people you surround yourself with play a huge part in this. Coming from Perth and living at home up until that point, I had such a narrow perspective on everything. I’m now at a point where I’m attending 30th birthdays and weddings of the friends I met at College and we see each other on a regular basis.

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APPEAL

“The journey that I’ve had with university and college would not have been possible without the generous help and support that you have been able to provide me. Thank you!”

Emily Seiter, 2022 Jill Williams Scholarship recipient

Dr Margaret Bullen, Emily Seiter and Jill Williams

The true value of a scholarship Have you ever wondered what the true value of a scholarship is to a UC student? Our fees cover so much more than a room at College. Residents are provided with three meals a day, a full-service library and a host of academic support options including tutorials, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Beyond scholarly support, UC takes a holistic approach to student wellbeing, with a focus on support for both physical and mental wellbeing during this sometimes challenging transition to higher education.

No matter the amount, your donation to the scholarship program supports all of UC’s services. $50:

one week of breakfasts in the UC Dining Hall

$100:

one text book supplied by the UC Library

$250:

one year of gym membership and access to sports facilities for physical wellness

$500:

five hours of wellbeing support or counselling

$1,000:

two months of meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the UC Dining Hall

$2,500:

resources and materials for the art and design studio and music production studio

$5,000:

one semester of academic support (tutorials, professional development and mentoring)

Since 1937, our scholarship program has played an integral role in improving accessibility to the University College experience for those students requiring fee relief and financial support. We need your help to enable us to increase the number of scholarships we are able to award.

Make a donation today.

All donations to the UC Scholarship Fund (no matter the amount) are used to provide financial assistance and support to our students.

For more information, or to make a donation, contact the Advancement Office on +61 3 9349 9113 or advancement@unicol.unimelb.edu.au. You can donate online by visiting: unicol.unimelb.edu.au/support-uc

If you are not in a position to support UC with a donation, please consider volunteering as part of our 2023 UC Mentoring and Career Advice Program to share your experience with our students.

Contact advancement@unicol.unimelb.edu.au to register your interest.

$10,000: ten full weeks of college expenses $34,000: a full fee scholarship

“Thank you for helping take the pressure off my family and supporting my UC experience.”

Zoe Borger, 2022 Triggs Scholarship recipient

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DONORS

Liz Corbett

Thank you to our donors We gratefully acknowledge the following donors who have supported UC over the past twelve months.

We also thank those who choose to remain anonymous, and all in our community who contribute in many different ways.

Dr Christine McConnell

Marli Wallace Janet Walstab

Norma & Reg Binding

Dr Jason Greif

Dr Jennifer McDonald & The Hon. Phil Honeywood

Botha Family

Steve Guerrini

Cathy & Murray McGain

Margaret Webster

Dr Di Bresciani OAM & Lino Bresciani OAM

Dr Alison Harcourt AO

Ann Miller AM

Angela Weir

Elaine Head

Dr Anna Miller

Robert Wheeler

Dr Lynne Broughton

Gene Heng

Olga Milne

Professor John White

Barbara Buchanan

Ruth & Jack Hoadley

Dr Jill Mitchell

Valerie Wilson

Pamela Buchdahl

Dr Ann Moffatt

Phyllis Wood

Dr Margaret Bullen

Jenny & Professor Andrew Holmes Jenny & Richard Horseman

Kathy Wright

Martin & Inez Chambers

Dr Barbara Murray & Max Murray

Elizabeth & Bill Corbett

Professor Barbara Howlett

Helen Murray

Vicki Cowling

Jenny & Professor Greg Hughes

Matthew O’Keefe

Dr Anne Jabara

Dr Susanne Pearce

Anne Cronin OAM

Dr Carol Johnston

Australian Communities Foundation

K. Jane Peck

David Syme Charitable Trust

Alison Curry

Margaret Kelso

Cheryl Power

DMW Industries Pty Ltd

Davidson Family

Dr Rosemary Kiss & Conrad O’Donohue

Shirley Ramsay

Ecycle Solutions Pty Ltd

Megan Rankin

Murrup Barak Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development

Andrew Bibby

Beryl Gregory OAM & Dr Alan Gregory AM

Sally Addison

Julie Ann Cox AM & Laurie Cox AO

Dorothy Demack Alison Duncan Catherine Duncan Dr Roslyn Evans Deidre Farrell Pauline Ford

Adam Knight David Lai & Cher Liang Kerry Lovering OAM Bill Mackie Jeff Main

Annette Oppenheim

Anne Robertson & Rob Cross Stephanie Rogan Dr Elizabeth Shaw Verna Symons Jane & Philip Szepe

Professor Lyn Gilbert AO

Dr Martha MacIntyre & Professor Stuart MacIntyre

Tony Ginnivan

Rachel McCallum

Bob Tolliday

Dr Dianne Gome

Paul & Tania McCarthy

Yvonne Turner

Dr Rosalind Terry

Sally-Anne & Hal Walter

Professor Ren Yi ADFAS Yarra Inc

Perpetual Trustee Company Limited Youth Music Foundation of Australia Acknowledgements correct to 5 December 2022

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SENIOR COMMON ROOM

Sher Maine Tan, Jess Sanchez Vargas and Jordan Wong – Resident Tutors

Back with a vengeance Here we are again, at the end of another year, and one that’s thankfully been largely free of COVID-19-related hiccups. We had events! Actual, real, face-to-face events! Who could’ve imagined?!

I ended my last Senior Common Room (SCR) report with the words: Until next time – when hopefully we will have lots of events to report on.

Here I was worried I was jinxing myself.

But Fireside Chats and Big Ideas were back this semester, after a long hiatus.

Some of the topics discussed were: the importance of representation in media; digital protest and democracy; and the misinterpretation of statistics. It’s always rewarding, drawing on the collective experiences and expertise of our SCR members – not just Resident Tutors, but our close-knit community of graduate students.

members, on-site and off, that were great successes also.

We rounded out the year with our first Valedictory Dinner in two years, where we presented the Senior Common Room Award to Shady Sallam. Shady is one of our most dedicated members, well-known and well-liked around the College, and tireless in his involvement with UC sports and other social and academic events.

That’s it for another year with the SCR! I just wanted to take this chance to say thank you to everybody involved with the Senior Common Room, congratulations on an excellent return to form in 2022, and here’s hoping that 2023 is bigger and better still!

James Brown Senior Common Room President

Chat and Chills gave the SCR members a space to unwind at the end of each week, and to keep each other up-todate with goings on at the College, university, and our lives more broadly.

I ran Queer Chat for the College’s LGBTQIA+ community, to some success, and there were a few other impromptu gatherings among SCR Senior Common Room discussions

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REUNION AND VALE

Reunited with peers In September, UC was delighted to host an alumni reunion for a small group of residents who lived here in the mid-to-late 1980s.

Planned initially by UC Governor and alumnus, Neil Boyd-Clark (UC 1987), the reunion was hosted by Cheryl and Geoff Rix (UC 1986) when Neil was unable to attend himself.

Ten alumni gathered in the Heritage Room to reconnect, reminisce about their favourite UC stories, and share where life had taken them since College. To conclude the event, Cheryl and Geoff’s daughter Bronte – who is currently in residence at UC – took the group on a tour to show them how much College had changed over the past few decades.

We would be happy to host or help facilitate more events like this for our alumni. If you would like to host a reunion for your year group, please contact us at advancement@unicol.unimelb.edu.au

VALE We pay tribute to members of the UC community whose passing we have been informed of in the past six months.

Anne Sutherland Bourne (UWC 1943): 22/06/1925 – 08/10/2021 Rae James (UWC 1956): 02/06/1939 – 10/2022 To add remembrances or notify us of the passing of a member of the UC community, please contact us on +61 3 9349 9113 or community@unicol.unimelb.edu.au

In remembrance of Virginia Spate (1937-2022), College Fellow since 1987 Virginia Spate was a resident student of University College from 1956-1959. An outstanding scholar in Fine Arts, Virginia became a lecturer in Art History at the Central School of Art, London and Bath Academy of Art in the late 1960s. When Virginia returned to Australia, she took up the position of Permanent Head of the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Sydney (the first woman to be appointed to that position). Virginia also has a number of publications to her credit.

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STUDENT CLUB EXECUTIVE

2023

STUDENT CLUB EXECUTIVE

President: Helena Haldane Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne I am looking forward to working with my outstanding exec team to bring to life a memorable year for our incoming and returning students.

One that fully encompasses UC’s love, passion and die-hard spirit!

Vice President: Peter Bowles Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne I’m hoping to have a positive impact on the lives of my fellow students and help to create the best environment for them to develop and grow.

Treasurer: Martha Conheady Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne I am so excited to be the Treasurer for UC in 2023 to ensure the budget is used on all things UC; sport, terns, social activities, soirees and more!

Secretary: Grace Cochrane Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne I am excited to be in the 2023 exec team because I am so proud to be a UCer, and this opportunity allows me to lead, uplift and represent the amazing student cohort that we are lucky to be a part of.

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Wellbeing Representative: Maddie Coldham Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne I’m looking forward to welcoming the first years and maintaining our wellbeing focus at UC!

Equity Representative: Nicola Giblin Associate Degree in Fashion Design & Technology, RMIT I’m super excited to work with the rest of the exec team to make UC the best place it can be!!

International Representative: Tony Lai Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science, Monash University I’m looking forward to welcoming international students to Melbourne and showing them all that UC has to offer.

Female Sports Representative: Mackie Whiteley Bachelor of Science, University of Melbourne I love being able to encourage mental and physical wellbeing through sport and provide an opportunity for people to get to know UC residents better.

Male Sports Representative: Harry Beasley Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management), RMIT I’m most excited to see the 2023 cohort have an awesome experience through sport at UC, creating friendships and, most importantly, having fun!

ICAC rep: Tenley Brandon Bachelor of Arts, University of Melbourne I am excited to work with ICAC and UC’s student body to plan really fun, inclusive events that will show our college spirit.

Social Representative: Kim Taylor Bachelor of Design, RMIT I’m so excited to make 2023 a memorable year for our UCers with some super fun events to get around!

Social Representative: Sam Crosthwaite Bachelor of Business with Blockchain Enabled Business, RMIT I’m excited to work with a great team to make UC events beast as.

COUNCIL & STAFF

MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE COUNCIL Office Bearers President: K. Jane Peck, BA Melb. GAICD

Female Sports Representative Gretel Hodge Male Sports Representative Xavier Mitchell

Deputy President: Ms Anna Crameri, BA GDipMan Melb.

ICAC Representative Adam Walduck

Treasurer: Ms Mary Beth Bauer, BA Calif. FAICD, CA (ACA), CPA (USA)

Equity Representative Casey Speight

Secretary to Council: Dr J McDonald, BA(Hons) DipEd MEd(Stud Well) PhD Melb. MACE Members Mr James Black, BCom(Hons) MAppFin Melb.

Professor Liliana Bove, BAgrSc (Hons) La Trobe, BBus (Mkt) RMIT; PhD (Mkt) Monash Ms Miranda Crawley, BBSc La Trobe, GradDip OrgPsych UC, GradDip IR and HR RMIT Professor Anne Lillis, BCom MCom PhD Melb.

Ms Rebecca Lobb, BComm JD Melb.

Ms Monique MacRitchie, BA MA MIB Melb.

Ms Karyn Sobels, BA S.Aust., MComLaw Deakin. FAICD

International Representative Amy Cugley Wellbeing Representative Rachael Mooney First Year Representatives Hunter Masfen and Helena Haldane Third Year Representative Chloe Manson

COLLEGE STAFF Head of College Dr J McDonald, BA(Hons) DipEd MEd(Stud Well) PhD Melb. MACE Dean of Students Mrs Liz Agostino, BA(Hons) PostGrad Dip (Psych) Melb.

Dean of Studies Mr Andre Louhanapessy, BEng Trisakti MDevSt Melb.

Kelly Reed and Anne Lillis

Registrar Ms Zoey Maiden, DipBus, DipMan, CertIVBusAdmin Student Wellbeing Coordinator Ms Katie Saya, BA Dela., MSocWk WU Facilities, House and Conference Manager Mr Tim McBain, BCom Griffith House and Conference Advisor Ms Holly Giulieri

Mr Richard Sweetnam, BComm Melb. CA

Commercial Manager Mrs Kelly Reed, BA Acc Swinburne, DipEd Monash

Dr Zita Unger, PhD Sociology Melb., BEdST UQ, BA Melb.

GAICD FAES

Finance Manager Ms Kelly Fung, BCom La Trobe CPA

Elected by the students of the College Callum Matthew and Casey Speight

Senior Accounts Officers Ms Pui Shan Kwok, BCom La Trobe CPA Ms Gina Cahayagan

Librarian Ms Mary Coghlan, BSocSc (Librarianship) RMIT GradDipMgt RMIT GradDipeLearning C.Qld.

STUDENT CLUB EXECUTIVE

Marketing and Advancement Manager Ms Rachel Unicomb, BCmn Newcastle

Archivist Mr Ian Forster, BHA NSW MA (Archives & Records) Monash

Marketing and Communications Coordinator Ms Emily Lei, BA/BBus Monash

Maintenance Officers Mr Kevin Thaus Mr Kieran Carroll

President Samantha Blunn Vice President Thomas Caine Treasurer Lauren Richards Secretary Emily Mitchell Social Representatives Emily Seiter and Victoria Wright

Fundraising and Alumni Relations Advisor Ms. Stephanie Rogan, BA Monash, GCBus Deakin

Guest Services Agent Mr James Brown IT Support Mr Stuart McMinn Mr Andy Bhatia

Gardener Mr Ian Robertson, Assoc Dip Hort Melb. Burnley Garden Assistant Mr Ardian Strybosch

Dining Room Supervisor Mr Tony Tiganis Head Chefs Mr Edward Reyes Ms Hazel Krauss Sous Chef Mr Toby Stott Demi Chef Ms Ranjula Jayatilake Ms Jahvaan Quilter Commis Chefs Mr Saugat Pandey Ms Rini Rochmah Kitchen Hands Mr Carlos Cruz Mr Kevin Williams Food Services Attendants Ms Vanessa Casey Ms Neha Neha

RESIDENT TUTORS Sean Bellato James Brown Seung Hoon Byun Rebecca Houlihan Lachlan McIntosh Sher Maine Tan Jess Sanchez Vargas Jordan Wong

YOUTH WORKERS Tess Gorman Ruby Holland Angus North Jules Orchard Jay Reilly Georgie Shugg Jasmine Slater

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C E L E B R AT I N G

YEARS

U N I V E R S IT Y COLLEGE