We deeply mourn the passing of Bob Cowan OAM
We are deeply saddened by the death of Bob Cowan OAM, Honorary Fellow of St Mark’s College, who passed away peacefully last night, surrounded by his family. The flags at St Mark’s are at half-mast as we honour his life and mourn his passing. Our deepest sympathy to his children Tiffanie, Leigh, and Jeremy, and all Bob’s family. Bob Cowan …
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Academic adventures of our students
In addition to excellent academic results last semester and an academic programme in full swing for Semester 2, many of our students have taken part in exciting academic adventures in Australia and overseas over recent months, as well as within College. Outstanding academic results As the St Mark’s motto – spernit virtus humum, excellence reaches for the stars – suggests, …
St Mark’s abroad – reunions in Hong Kong, London and Oxford, and Singapore
St Mark’s Collegians from the 1950s through to the 2020s met with the Head of College, Professor Don Markwell AM, at recent College reunion drinks in Hong Kong, London, and Singapore. As well as exchanging reminiscences and reflections on their time at St Mark’s and hearing news of the College today, many Collegians expressed their excitement to return to Adelaide …
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Seven outstanding contributors appointed as Honorary Fellows
Seven individuals who have made outstanding contributions in various ways to St Mark’s College have recently been appointed as Honorary Fellows by the College Board. An Honorary Fellowship is the highest honour the College can bestow, and is awarded in recognition of individuals who have helped the College in very significant ways either by their work or their financial support. …
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“Extremely honoured” and “forever grateful”: students say “thank you” for life-changing scholarships
In next week’s scholarship presentation ceremony, this year’s scholarship recipients will be acknowledged for their achievements and will have an opportunity to say thank you in person to some of the donors who are supporting them to be at St Mark’s. Scholarships are a truly life-changing gift. In many cases, students would otherwise not have been able to afford to …
Pirjo Rayner retiring after 34 years, Amanda Ward appointed Librarian-Archivist
Ms Pirjo Rayner retires on 30 June after over 34 years of dedicated service as the Librarian of St Mark’s College. She will be succeeded by Ms Amanda Ward, who has qualifications and professional experience in both libraries and archives, and who is also managing the College’s extensive Archives. A Sundowner event to thank and farewell Pirjo will be held …
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Karin Dunsford appointed Director of Centenary Engagement
To help engage alumni and friends of St Mark’s in celebrating our Centenary in 2025, the College has recently appointed Ms Karin Dunsford as Director of Centenary Engagement. Karin is currently Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at Adelaide’s Walford Anglican School for Girls, and will start at St Mark’s in July. Events to mark the Centenary of St Mark’s …
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Ian and Pamela Wall Scholarships to help students in need
A major new scholarship endowment – the Ian and Pamela Wall Scholarships – has been created to help students who are in need of financial support to be at St Mark’s. Dr Ian Wall AM (1931-2022) was a resident student at St Mark’s in 1950-54, and later an Honorary Fellow. In gratitude for all that St Mark’s did for him, …
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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, whose generous financial support over 25 years helped hundreds of students from regional areas to be at St Mark’s. Gayle Cowan was honoured with a Medal of the Order of …
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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 March, the Constitutional Review Sub-Committee has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the Constitution, inviting feedback from current and Old Collegians, staff, and friends of the College. It …
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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 including the post-Covid return of Old Collegians’ tennis, followed by a nail-biting and exciting win for St Mark’s in inter-college tennis. The hard work of student leaders and staff to …
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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 of the Order of Australia “for service to the community of Mount Gambier”. Read more. Robert (Bob) Cowan OAM (Governor of the St Mark’s College Foundation) on his Medal of …
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