Remembering Gayle Cowan OAM with profound gratitude
The flags at St Mark’s are flying at half mast this week to honour the life and mark the passing of Gayle Cowan OAM, a Governor of the College Foundation, …
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College Club constitutional review invites feedback
The College Club has embarked on a thorough-going review of its Constitution led by a high-powered committee of law students and student leaders. Appointed at the Club’s AGM on 1 …
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2023 starts with focus on upholding values – and a win in the tennis!
The 2023 academic year has commenced with a record enrolment at St Mark’s, our students pledging to uphold a student-written “Living Document of Values”, and many successful Welcome Week events …
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Congratulations on recent Australian and British Honours
Many congratulations to members of the St Mark’s community recognised in the recent Australian honours list – Gayle Cowan OAM (Governor of the St Mark’s College Foundation) on her Medal …
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Happy return of 50+ year reunion lunch
The annual reunion lunch for those in the College 50 or more years ago and their partners has returned after a break due to the pandemic – with a large …
Grace Neuhaus and Oliver Douglas Commission as Lieutenants in the Australian Army
In Canberra on Saturday, 5 November 2022, Grace Neuhaus and Oliver Douglas were commissioned as Lieutenants in the Australian Army. Their commissioning represents the culmination of several years of effort …
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Ivan Shearer Scholarship for study in Oxford or Cambridge – call for applications for 2023-24
A generous bequest by the late Professor Ivan Shearer AM RFD has enabled the creation of the Ivan Shearer Scholarship to support St Mark’s Collegians to study at the University …
Richard Watson Scholarship supports medical students from regional Australia
Through the generosity of his family, a significant scholarship in support of medical students from regional Australia has been endowed in memory of Honorary Fellow of the College and plastic …
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Professor Melanie Oppenheimer gives J C Bannon Oration on “Volunteering for the Ages”
Australia’s leading historian of volunteering, Professor Melanie Oppenheimer, recently gave a fascinating overview of the modern evolution of volunteering in Australia and issues facing volunteering today, in the J C …
The year ends with focus on service – and winning the High Table Cup!
Winning the High Table Cup, a highly successful Marksenfest music festival, the election and appointment of an impressive team of student leaders for 2023, and awards for outstanding student service …
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Tributes to Ian Baker Wall AM
DR IAN BAKER WALL AM 15 May 1931 – 26 October 2022 A service in celebration of the life of Dr Ian Baker Wall AM was held in St Peter’s …
St Mark’s College remembers Ian Baker Wall AM with profound admiration, gratitude, and love
DR IAN BAKER WALL AM 15 May 1931 – 26 October 2022 A service in celebration of the life of Dr Ian Baker Wall AM was held in St Peter’s …
