Welcome to St Mark’s!
Welcome Week 2019 provided an opportunity for new students, their parents and families to be welcomed into the St Mark’s family. The week-long programme had been designed to support new students in their transition to university by ensuring they received the best possible welcome to the academic year and their new home. This programme included the welcome BBQ for new students …
A space for collaborative imagination
“A Learning Commons becomes the physical and virtual catalyst where inquiry, imagination, discovery, and creativity come alive and become central to growth — personal, academic, social and cultural.” The College’s latest development, The Learning Commons, was opened by the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide, Professor Peter Rathjen, at a function on Monday 18th March 2019. We were …
2019 Opening Service
To commemorate the commencement of the 2019 Academic Year, students, staff, Board, family, Old Collegians and friends of St Mark’s attended the Opening Service at St Peter’s Cathedral. The service provided an opportunity to officially welcome our new students and for all students to think about their personal goals and purpose for the year ahead. A lovely rendition of “Tears in …
“Thank You” for your support, belief and commitment
Every year we reflect on the generous financial and in-kind support that many people give to the College and students. We appreciate how their valuable support enables us to continue to provide even greater academic resources, financial assistance, first-class facilities, and respected networks to our students, our leaders of the future. At the recent donor function, the Master welcomed guests …
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Australia Day Honours 2019
Congratulations to St Mark’s Old Collegians Mr Ian Wall AM (alumnus 1950-54), current Board member Dr Angela Evans AM (alumna 1982-84) and Professor Bruce Kemp AO (alumnus 1966-69), recognised with Australia Day Honours for making an impact locally and globally for their service and contribution in improving the lives of others in community health, research, business innovation, volunteerism and philanthropy. MR IAN …
John Monash Scholarship Awarded to Alex Makarowsky
“We’re identifying the future leaders of Australia and the globe. These are the people who have the potential to change the world,” Jillian Segal AM., Chairman of the General Sir John Monash Foundation Graduate student of Adelaide University (Engineering Faculty) and resident of St Mark’s College Alexander Makarowsky has been awarded this year’s John Monash scholarship, Australia’s most prestigious postgraduate …
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Celebrating 50+ Years
It was such a pleasure to celebrate with Old Collegians who were at College over 50 years ago at the annual 50 Year Club Luncheon. Old Collegians had the opportunity to meet up with peers and reminisce about their time at College and share their experiences since leaving. The Rev’d William Goodes (alum 1954-57) said grace before the meal and soon …
New Dean appointed
I am delighted to announce that Dr Areti Metuamate has been appointed to the position of Dean of St Mark’s College to commence duties officially in January 2019. Areti graduated with first class honours in political science and media studies from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand (2006) before completing a Master’s degree (2011) and PhD (2018) at the ANU. With ten years’ experience working within a college setting, Areti has …
Farewell and Thank You to the Dean, Ms Raphaela Oest
After six years as the Dean, Raphaela Oest and her partner Simon (and Electra and Woody) will vacate the Cottage at St Mark’s which they have called home during this time. End of year celebrations at the recent Final Dinner provided the perfect opportunity to thank Raph (as she is fondly known) for her dedication to the College during this …
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Final Dinner 2018
As the year draws to a close, Final Dinner provided the perfect opportunity to thank all those who have contributed to the College community through service, academic, leadership and sport. Prior to dinner, students and guests attended the Final Service at St Peter’s Cathedral where they enjoyed a performance of ‘I want it that way’ by the College Choir, conducted …
A story of love, life, forgiveness and freedom
The College’s alumni and student community had the absolute privilege of hearing from Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner OAM. The Jewish population in South Australia is small and as “Holocaust survivors are a dying breed”, Andrew wants to ensure that the atrocities of the past are not forgotten. Andrew was just a boy when his family went into hiding in Budapest …
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Supporting students to reach their potential
Last Thursday, thirty-eight students were awarded nearly $80,000 worth of scholarships at the College. Following the acknowledgement to country by Kirra Dyer, the Master welcomed the Chair and Board members, donors and friends, conveying her appreciation on behalf of our students here who value greatly, the generosity of those who have established scholarships and continue to support the College in …
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