inAeternum THE QUEEN’S COLLEGE & WYVERN SOCIETY MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 2013

Wyvern Women Celebrating 40 years of co-residency at Queen’s Organising a Ball for more than 600, professional spectrum and show just Vice-Master’s putting on such dramatic productions as what can be done. In 2014, especially “Dinners are indeed a key element in the College Sweeney Todd, running the Boat Club through Kristen Simpson, our new experience, whether they are black-tie, academic or formal thoughts and editing the Bulletin are no small Head of Development, Marketing, and dinners or the informal cafeteria style at other times.” tasks. College residents also populate Communications, Queen’s aims to push intercollegiate forums and Queen’s this envelope hard. From talks in recent for many years has been a leading months, the leadership of the Wyvern contributor to the National Association Society is keen to help in every way. the Master’s of Australian University Colleges There is always so much to write and (NAAUC). These are things which are report at the end of an academic year. already being done, and have been done With examinations in sight, some of our by generations of Queeners. It’s time report residents are about to end their years we heralded this in a way that is easily Looking back on the year in residence. Sad as that is, it merely understood and appreciated by those signals the start of their next phase as both inside and outside the College. As I write this, it is mid- We are finding that graduate students huge success. Ben Sheen’s direction Queeners. Roll on the next wave of October and the College are certainly quite different from was superb and the two leads Brittany On Bentley Day in early October I Wyverns! undergraduates, with differing needs Lewis and Tom Russell gave memorable is in the middle of a spoke with numerous third years Philip Mosely and wishes. More than half of them are performances. As I remarked preparing to leave Queen’s. Wistful season of dinners. Vice-Master studying the various health sciences or afterwards, there appears to be no limit and contemplative, they spoke of how doing research in the medical area. The to what MADS can achieve. The William The Wonder of it All! Last week there was Collegians’ dinner, college had changed them for the new graduate courses at the university Quick club also focused on music when It’s an old hymn but I celebrating the achievements of the better. Self confidence and awareness are highly demanding and they cannot they invited Jonathon Welch AM, Contents residents during the year. Next week don’t think we sit back of others figured large in their always participate in as many college conductor of the Choir of Hope and there will be Valedictory dinner, in enough to contemplate thoughts, so too the way Queen’s had The Master’s Report 2 activities as they (or I) might wish. The Inspiration (formerly of Hard Knocks), which we say goodbye to those who just how full of wonder MCR now has its own constitution and to be the guest speaker at its annual broadened their perspectives. At the VICE-MASTER’S THOUGHTS 3 will be leaving. Last night a third-year is busy building up its own traditions. dinner. The residential body listened life is in college. recent launch of the College journal, dinner was organised: a delightful FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL 4 It is significant that from next year spell-bound to his personal story. Aedificamus, the parents of one of the occasion when the 36 residents who This year’s Valedictory dinner certainly it will be represented on Council. Its third years confirmed what was said INTRIGUING SUGDEN OUTING 4 have spent the entire three years of But, as you can read elsewhere in this gave us opportunity and it’s always executive committee, and in particular 5 their undergraduate degree at Queen’s magazine, we are living in changing fascinating to hear what has captured on Bentley Day. Their son in recent FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT its President Philip Marquet, is to be times had spoken long and often of the looked backed on their experiences and times. The university is holding more someone’s mind, heart and soul during NEWS FROM THE CHAPEL 5 commended for what it has achieved were warmly thanked for the leadership classes at irregular times, especially their time in Queen’s. depth and acceleration of his personal during the year. The same must also be THE MOOC REVOLUTION 6 that they have shown. for graduates. Despite the importance and academic development precisely said of the undergraduate team led by of dinners for the community noted Folk learn a lot of ‘hard’ skills at because of his time in College. Three DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING TEAM 8 Dinners are indeed a key element in the Fiona Heathcote. The Sudgen tradition above, attendances have been down, university. We need these for the years at Queen’s have been the best SUGDEN FELLOW LECTURE 8 College experience, whether they are of student leadership continues to serve especially at formal dinners. As the workplace, and College, through black-tie, academic or formal dinners years of his life. the College community well. College continues to evolve, we need WYVERN INTERVIEW 9 or the informal cafeteria style at other both formal and informal channels, to rethink and adapt time-honoured Connections between residents and WOMEN OF QUEEN’S 10 times. Dinners together are one of If I am to select a highlight of the year, complements what happens on main ways of doing things. Perhaps this too Wyverns have increasingly been on the chief ways in which we practise it would be how music and drama campus. Yet there is more to our years WYVERNA WIND UP 11 is covered by our motto, ‘Aedificamus community and we are fortunate to continue to flourish at the College. A at uni, and college in particular, than our minds. If College is blessing young in aeternum’: we must never stop WYVERN SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER 12 have outstanding venues where we number of outstanding concerts were this. I’ve written on the issue before people with opportunities to grow and developing and enhancing our can do that. Whether in the iconic organized by the new Director of Music, grow well, then how can we enhance MADS MAKES THE CUT 14 community, so that it can continue to but it strikes me with every passing year Eakins Hall (the largest of any of the Dr Kathleen McGuire. The Music and that? Indeed, in what ways can we 16 be a vibrant place of education in the that the development of ‘soft’ skills is at FROM THE SPORTS FIELD Melbourne colleges) or the more Drama society reached new heights by least as important as that of what we help to prepare them for their jump performing the musical Sweeney Todd fullest sense. QUEEN’S GATHERINGS 18 intimate space of the JCR, which of to careers, professions and life outside with its convoluted plot and challenging David Runia term ‘hard’ skills. Professional careers course was originally the College’s the Castle? A set of answers lies in MUSIC AT QUEEN’S 20 musical score. The production was a Master and life in general need both hard dining room, when residents look back links already forged through the likes MCR TOURS THE MGC 20 on their time at Queen’s their dinners and soft skills and College, over and of Faculty dinners and professional 21 together will surely be one of the most above university, is supremely good at LATEST ‘LAB’ RENOVATIONS liaison breakfasts. Current efforts are vivid memories. cultivating both. DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY 22 targeting mentoring by alumni, job During these October dinners we can the Recently I mapped the extra curricula shadowing and volunteer internships. SCHOLARSHIPS AT QUEEN’S 24 reflect on another successful year activities organised within Queen’s. One example has recently emerged DONATIONS LISTING 25 in the history of Queen’s. In many Over and above the social life of among young Wyverns who hold respects it was a year of consolidation, perfect WYVERNS AT LARGE 26 residents, it is simply amazing to senior roles within the Australian after the milestones of 2012, when 27 Christmas gift see the array and diversity of what Youth Climate Coalition. From next QUEEN’S TASTE FOR EVENTS we celebrated our 125th anniversary goes on. Little wonder that personal year, current residents will be placed PERSONALIA 28 and the completion of a splendid new Queen’s College: development is so great: residents grow building enabled the College to increase A Pictorial History with the AYCC in a 12 month program with hothouse intensity. If the General in size. Perhaps the most important targeting students keen to enter the Front cover images: Prominent female Wyvern development was the ongoing process A wonderful Christmas gift or simply the perfect memento of your involvement with Queen’s – don’t miss Committee helps to develop leadership Not-for-Profit sector. Sister colleges panel at the 2013 Wyvern Society Annual Dinner, from left, Megan Robertson (1980); Christine whereby the Middle Common Room out on your own copy of ‘Queen’s College: A Pictorial History’. Cost $70.00 (plus postage) Order online at: and organisation skills, so do the other at other universities have established http://www.queens.unimelb.edu.au/apictorialhistory Email: [email protected] Withers (1973); Janine McKenzie (1982); is being embedded into College life. Or Tel: +61 (0) 9349 0754 Or collect and pay in person from General Office. 19 committees, societies and clubs. successful programs across the full Courtney Ford (2004); Kate Taylor (1993). 2 3 reviewed by Wayne Tonissen (Wyvern, Queen’s. Externally we had successes in followed suit in its usual exciting, hectic Eng 1970). One of the recommenda- women’s hockey and men’s soccer, and speed. Skyball 2013, Rowing Day and tions arising from review was to split the some other very strong performances Bentley Day all lived up to their hype, from the current functions of the Vice-Master into that didn’t quite get the top spot. as well as the other myriad of exciting two positions: a dean of studies and a But overall participation was great, and diverse social occasions. The loss dean of students. This recommendation and as always our support for sport, of alcoholic events for a couple of President of was accepted by Council and planning come early mornings, rain or far months following some disappointing has begun for implementation in 2015, distances, was something that our and undisciplined behaviour from a Council including the construction of a duplex to college continues to pride itself on. small minority wasn’t ideal, but it gave house the two deans. On the ICAC calendar we also saw everyone a substantial nudge to clean up Another change to management has our poker players and soiree musicians their act which was becoming a bit lax, Risks and Rewards student fees affordable. In its quest been the grouping together of a range take out victory, with an exceptional and also some scope to rejig old events. to provide the best physical facilities of related activities, headed by the depth of talent evident across all our We are fortunate at Queen’s College We’ve continued with our drive to for students, the College continues new position of Head of Development, other performing teams. The annual to have excellent senior management integrate graduate residents into our to upgrade rooms. In addition the Marketing and Communications. We production never ceases to amaze, and led by the Master, David Runia. This community, holding an event during Nicholas Laboratories are being are delighted that Kristen Simpson enables Council to devote more of from the Club O’Week in conjunction with the transformed to enable students to has taken up this position. The new its decision-making time to financial mentors at the Graduate building. participate in a range of recreational structure should ensure co-ordination of and risk management. The spread Some of them have also been active activities. Scholarships play a crucial all Queen’s activities in these areas and President of social media and the increasingly participants in sporting teams, role here in providing a wedge between the spreading of a single, consistent litigious nature of society have raised which has been a fantastic way College fee levels and the cost to message on what Queen’s has to offer, As the end of risk management to a level of great to not only promote friendship students. We are grateful for a number what it intends to do and the assistance second semester importance. Another sort of risk between MCR and JCR but of new scholarships in recent years required to meet its aims. quickly arises from changes in technology, but there is still a way to go. It would also to encourage supporter The Wyvern Society’s sister most obviously manifest in the be marvellous to reach a Harvard-type approaches, it presence at games by the organisation, the Wyverna Society growth of on-line learning courses. situation in which the proliferation of much more time constrained has been disbanded, not due to lack is natural to As you can read elsewhere in this scholarships means that relatively few MCR. But much work of enthusiasm for the College but to magazine, these freely offered courses students pay full fees. look back and is still to be done, and I falling numbers as membership was are changing higher education in look forward to seeing the New building projects involve risks, confined to non-resident females reflect on the directions that cannot be fully foreseen. development made in this financial and otherwise. However, enrolled at Queen’s before St Hilda’s year that has But given the commitment of the area by the new committees of rewards have flowed from the new was established. The outgoing University of Melbourne to remain just passed. 2014 in both these groups. residences for graduate students members of the Wyverna Committee a strongly campus-based institution, through increased diversity of the have pledged to continue to serve And while the burden of My time at Queen’s is now coming developments in teaching technology student body and a subsequent the College in any needed manner. examinations and assessments occupies to an end, and I look fondly upon the provide opportunities for the College to deepening of the academic, cultural This exemplifies the commitment and much of the minds at this crunch time memories and experiences I have had increase the value of its teaching and and social life of the College. The loyalty to the College of all in the wider academically speaking, there is also whilst living within the walls of the learning programs. downside of diversity is increased community. the emotional aspect as each person this year was no exception. Under the castle. The friends I’ve made will remain Council closely monitors the financial workloads for senior management. prepares to either move out in the an integral part of my life, wherever it Prof Ross Williams AM watchful eye of Director Ben Sheen and health of the College, balancing the It has, for example, necessitated dual real world, or return next year as a the Music and Drama Society, Sweeney moves from here. I cannot express my President of Council need for expanded and improved selection and tutorial programs. The wiser and older senior. Events such as Todd was a triumph in showcasing gratitude for everything Queen’s has facilities against a desire to keep structure of senior management was the Valedictory Dinner give a perfect the superb vocal and acting skills of given me, and I look forward to hearing insight into the powerful connection the Queen’s residents, as well as the of all the future triumphs that stem people feel towards this college, and dedicated work by backstage and from this amazing place. the extensive practical surgical training which takes place there the impact of all the little aspects of production teams. Fiona Heathcote Queen’s life alongside the big stories. The year started off with a pretty fantastic intriguing servicing Australian, New Zealand and other international surgeons. Club President Scotty conducted a fascinating tour, laced with his own brand of 2013 was a fairly successful year for O’Week, and the rest of the year has Sugden Society tongue-in-cheek humour, and displayed his pride in the history and traditions of the College. The tour was followed by an informal but The Queen’s Chapel has always been by being both flexible and open most enjoyable lunch. a moving sanctuary of peace and minded in his services and sermons, The Sugden Society exists to recognise and thank those who news from revelation. This year has seen a different trying various techniques to engage Outing have reme bered Queen’s in their Will and to do so holds special kind of movement: from one Chaplain participants in an age where there is an Continuing the growing tradition of visiting special places in events such as this – in privileged places with prominent Wyverns as the Chapel to the next. The Rev. Sunny Chen increasing absence of religion as a foci Melbourne whilst being hosted by a prominent Wyvern, some 25 hosts. The previous event was hosted by Justice David Habersberger bade farewell in a fanfare of trumpets, of individual life. members of the Sugden Society toured the headquarters of the Royal (Wyvern 1965) in his Court at the Supreme Court of Victoria. fulfilling a life-long dream as the From talks about feminism and God, Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in mid August. Scotty has graciously served as the Patron of the Sugden Society chapel choir glided down the aisle to evolution and the practicality in Jesus, As guests of Dr Scotty Macleish AO (Wyvern 1950), a Past President in recent years and this occasion marked his last official event in that the sounds of the Imperial March. Our to reinforcing the beautiful traditions of of the RACS, the guests were intrigued with the grandeur and history role. He will be formally thanked for his contribution at the Queen’s resident Associate haplain this year is Ian the Queen’s College Chapel, Ian aims to of the facility, the engaging if not gruelling exhibits in the RACS ‘50 Years and Beyond’ luncheon on December 6th. Chapman, who works together with the uphold the values developed through museum, and especially the high tech teaching facility which is at the For further information on the activities of the Sugden Society and Dean of Chapel, Prof Sean Winter. Ian spirituality such as love, compassion heart of the professional development and accreditation the RACS the various ways by which Wyverns and others can assist Queen’s has been carrying on Sunny’s work but and transcendence of self, which he offers the medical profession. Many of the guests had assumed the through a gift in their Will, please contact Frank Opray, the College is no less enthusiastic about his role and sees as fundamental to a happy College was but an administrative and meeting facility, not realising Bequest Officer, on 0407 316 865 or at [email protected] the students under his care. Ian responds and cohesive college community. to the challenges of College Chaplaincy 4 5 the makes this form of ‘educational online shopping’ enormously attractive. There MOOC are many issues that are still being sorted Revolution. out, but the report predicts that change is going to occur at a very fast rate. (Massive Open Online Courses) At its annual dinner in July, the College Threat or Council was fortunate enough to have as its guest speaker Assoc Prof Gregor Opportunity? Kennedy, Director of e-learning at the University of Melbourne. He first What do Kodak, Nokia explained the model behind MOOCs. and Blackberry have In a sense it is quite traditional. in common? All three Students watch videos of lectures were commanding online, do exercises (often in the form brands in the worlds of of quizzes), submit to automated photography and mobile assessments and receive a certificate if they are successful. But some things are telephony. But they failed novel. Not only are the courses open to to respond adequately anyone and free. They are also offered to technological change. by elite universities with top-ranking Now the first no longer teachers. In addition some of them exists and the other two make use of clever techniques involving are really struggling. peer-based networked learning and

Could the same be about to happen peer-based assessment methods. to long-established universities and Prof Kennedy then outlined the the residential colleges that are stunning success that the University affiliated with them? of Melbourne has already had with its MOOCs. In 2012 it joined Coursera, In a recent report the London based one of the consortia that are making Institute for Public Policy Research such courses available on the internet. speaks about an avalanche that is After little more than a year about to hit higher education. The the university had developed good enough to convince employers the on-line revolution. But the campus have. Indeed this is one of the main metaphor is cleverly chosen. There is seven courses and attracted that their job candidates are experience involving direct contact with reasons for our existence, distinguishing movement under the surface. It can knowledgable and well trained? lecturers, tutors and fellow-students will us from other housing options such as hardly be seen, but it is about to cause no less than 255,000 remain paramount. residential halls and share houses. utter havoc. Costs in higher education enrolments. One of them has It can be convincingly argued that are continually rising at a higher rate as its title ‘Climate Change’ an education via MOOCs Council recognised, however, There is no reason why the online revolution in education and has Prof David Karoly, an than the cost of living. Students will be and online learning is not should be a threat for an institution such as Queen’s. that if Queen’s is to continue seeking alternatives for conventional academic associate of Queen’s, easily going to replace a If used wisely, it is in fact a great opportunity. to be a high-class educational degrees by finding new methods of as an instructor. Of course full on-campus experience, institution, it must improve its gaining the qualifications they need many aspirants will not see particularly when that takes place But here there is a problem. The facilities, both in the area of teaching for jobs. The sudden advent of MOOCs the finishing line. Nevertheless at a top-level institution such as the campus-based experience of the resources and IT provision. A first (Massive Open Online Courses) it is a stunning statistic, more University of Melbourne. Such an modern student at the modern large- step will be to equip all its tutorial than five times the number of institution should utilise what it can of scale university can be disappointing. rooms with a flat-screen monitor and current students. and skills in order to give a qualification The lecturer standing in front of a tablet, so that the tutor can use all in the form of a degree or a diploma. hundreds of students might be a the latest online teaching resources What MOOCs threaten to do, Prof MOOCs are now providing high-level very lucrative business model, but on offer. There is no reason why the Kennedy further explained, is to content for free. Should lower-level it is surely inferior to what can be online revolution in education should disaggregate the traditional model of universities abandon the attempt to achieved in small-group teaching and be a threat for an institution such as university teaching and awarding of match that kind of course content? student interaction. Queen’s. If used wisely, it is in fact a degrees. This involves three stages But is the teaching and learning This is where residential colleges great opportunity. (1) assembling high level content; (2) process that occurs online of sufficient can come into their own. Through Prof David Runia transmitting that knowledge through quality to provide a top-level learning its academic support programme it Master the teaching and learning process; and experience? And are the forms of can supplement and personalise the (3) assessing the acquired knowledge assessment that can occur online learning experience that its students 6 In her capacity as Alumni Relations country that I’m from (Australia has chemistry, programming). This semester, meet the Development and Communications Coordinator, meet 2005 lots of water-related problems) and the I’ve worked hard to fit the class Ms Debbie Barnes has also joined the country I wanted to study in (China also revision, homework, assignments and team where her background in website has lots of water-related problems). research in, but I’ve still had time to do & Marketing team! maintenance, desktop publishing, social volunteering and go to Paris to translate Wyvern Q: You could have chosen anywhere in media marketing and alumni liaison in at a conference! the world - Why Tsinghua University? in educational institutions, most recently a large UK university will strengthen Development and Q: How did the Tsinghua O Week as Marketing and Communications Queen’s market positioning and its K: It’s in China, which is the country I compare to Queen’s? Marketing at Queen’s Manager at the Monash University integration with our Wyvern community. want to be in, and it’s in the north of welcomes two new, Faculty of Law. Kristen is delighted to China (Beijing), where water scarcity, K: It was pretty non-existent. It just Ann Wegner, our Development high population density and water involved paper-work, registration, visa have joined Queen’s where she believes Kate and one returning Administration Officer, completes the contamination are particularly obvious. issues and then finding a supervisor and that the combination of marketing staff member to the team. In her role supporting event It’s also the best-ranked university in choosing subjects. But I’m quite happy and development skills within her management, donor campaigns and China for science and technology and dealing with that kind of stuff. office this year. department will assist in maintaining friend and fund-raising programs, Ann Smith its School of Environment has a lot of strong demand for the College Q: Imagine yourself 10 years from In June, Ms Kristen Simpson commenced contributes the warmth, expertise and Originally from water-related research areas. in the newly created position of Head amongst prospective residents, as well professionalism for which she is already today. What do you hope to have Queensland, Kate has of Development, Marketing and as optimizing the participation of our highly regarded at Queen’s through Q: What motivates you to study a achieved? Communications. Kristen has held senior community stakeholders at all levels of her many years of fine service here. a Bachelor of Science Masters Degree in another language? K: In that time, I want to finish my roles in both the commercial world and engagement. and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from the University of Melbourne. But more interesting than that, she is currently in Beijing putting her fluent Chinese to good use and Debbie Barnes, Alumni Relations and Communications Coordinator has plans to one day help solve Australia’s water issues.

Kate was awarded the Origin Foundation John Monash Scholarship in 2013 and will use her scholarship to complete a Masters in Environmental Engineering at Tsinghua University in China. It is a 3-year program, and Kristen Simpson, Head of Development, Marketing & Communications Ann Wegner, Development Administration Officer Kate receiving the Origin Foundation John Monash Scholarship from Governor General, Quentin Bryce AC CVO. Kate will study drinking water systems modelling and the connection between K: Even though I applied for the Masters and then spend a number of The 2013 Sugden Fellow for Queen’s She works with NGOs around the world energy, climate change and the drinking Chinese-language Masters, half of my years getting a good deal of practical College is Associate Professor on social media and story development water sector. subjects are actually in English. Most of experience as an engineer in the field. I hope that by 10 years I start overseeing Sugden Fellow Simran Sethi. Assoc Prof Sethi is a and is a senior communications advisor Queen’s caught up with Kate and here’s the scientific papers that any of us read projects and move up in management. distinguished educator, publicist and to the Centre for Environmental a taste of what makes her tick…. (Chinese students included) are written strategist whose specific academic Health in Oakland, USA. in English, because articles published This will give me good skills if I want to Lecture focus is on communication Q: If we were to ask your friends to in English-language journals are often set up my own company one day. But I Whilst in Australia, Assoc Delivered by the 2013 initiatives which advance describe you, what would they say? more highly regarded. However, I also still want to have a strong link to both Prof Sethi is also an Sugden Fellow for Queen’s social, environmental and K: Perhaps a number of my friends China and Australia in the future. associate at the Melbourne get the chance to do some subjects in College, Associate Professor sustainability issues in a would say that I sometimes do things a Sustainable Society Institute Chinese and most of my day outside Q: What advice would you give other Simran Sethi global context. bit differently than most other people. (MSSI) at the University of of class is spent in our research team Queen’s residents about achieving office, where I have a desk and where I She was the founding Melbourne, where she is success after College? Q: What made you choose a path that host of the first dedicated conducting research on am surrounded by my Chinese-speaking K: Sometimes I took things a little too will lead you to water management HowHow DesignDesign cancan environmental program the loss of agricultural research team. My class choices were seriously, but I don’t regret working problems? Was there a light bulb in the States, Sundance biodiversity in our food influenced by what my supervisor hard in university because a consistent SSaveave tthhee PlanetPlanet moment where you knew this was the Channel, and has also system. At the 2013 believed would be suitable for my academic record has been to my path for you? appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Sugden Fellow Lecture on September research and he suggested I take my advantage since leaving college. But I show and the Ellen DeGeneres show 23, Assoc Prof Sethi gave a talk that K: There was no light bulb moment. three main classes in English. In fact, it also enjoyed being at college because where she made excellent use of her illuminated ways in which people from After doing some research, I came to works out well because it gives me the it gave me the chance to be involved in prominent media profile to promote all disciplines and backgrounds can help the conclusion that it made quite a bit opportunity to concentrate on learning things outside study, and that’s and publicise issues in the area of design a more ecological and of sense to study this topic given my knowledge that I’ve never touched important too. sustainability and the environment. socially just world. background and interests, given the on before (eg. biotechnology, water 9 end of an era women Wyverna Club wind up

On 4 May 2013 the Wyverna Club was OF formally dissolved after 103 years of outstanding service to its members and the Queen’s Queen’s community. The Club was founded in 1910 for women graduates who had been resident and non-resident students of the College and female members of High Table. This was in response A photographic to their exclusion from the re-formed Wyvern Society, which was for men only. In fact, the exhibition club was one of the longest-running female celebrating the service organizations in Australia. Many of its members were outstanding academics and contributions of leaders in professions dominated at the time by College Women men, as well as being very active in community organizations.

1888–2013 The Masters’ wives also took an active role On Friday 18 October, at the Annual in the Club, and in the early years, served as Wyvern Dinner, a Photographic Honorary Vice President. A keen promoter of the Exhibition comprising 40 images of W MEN need for residential accommodation for women “Women of Queen’s” was officially and often disappointed by the failure of schemes opened. to build a women’s wing at Queen’s, the Wyverna MIRIAM S. Merfield, Club supported the establishment of University Forty years ago, in 1973, Queen’s Queen’s first female Women’s College in 1936 and was one of the College began admitting women into resident student, 1888 founding groups of St Hilda’s College in 1964. residency, thus ending 85 years as a With the opening of St Hilda’s College, male residential college. It was not an non-resident women students were no longer easy decision, with opinion divided admitted to Queen’s, and the supply of new between those who feared the loss of Wyverna Club members dried up completely. the character of an all male community Nevertheless for the next nearly 50 years the and those who felt that it was time for Wyvernas continued to meet and remain the College to adapt to a more inclusive involved in College life, showing outstanding world. The 53 women admitted in loyalty and affection for the College; often 1973 quickly established their place in assisting as volunteers and demonstrating their the College and the Club, and, forty commitment in many other ways, including years on, it is impossible to imagine the decade of the 20th century, Queen’s many female academics who provided Queen’s women who became leaders The exhibition was curated by generous benefactions. College without women residents. continued to enrol “resident” female intellectual stimulation, inspiration and in their field or community, as well as Jennifer Bars, Sophia Pavlovski- The honour board in the Foyer of Eakins The female presence at Queen’s in students (although these women were positive role models for students. The women who have given great service to Ross and George Willox and was Hall lists all the Club’s Presidents and a fact goes back much further than housed in Parkville, and not within Masters’ and Vice-Masters’ wives gave the College through their philanthropic generously sponsored by Queen’s special mention should be made of Mrs Mimi 1973 — there have been women the College grounds). Non-resident enormous support to their husbands and volunteering activities. Inevitably, College and the Wyvern Society. Roennfeldt, who was honorary secretary of closely associated with Queen’s since female students were also enrolled, and and played an active role in welcoming the choice of women to include in the It will hang in the Eakins Hall the Club from 1967 until the end. Of course, it opened in 1888. For the first two these women took an active part in and supporting students, often while exhibition was constrained by the ability Foyer until mid December, although the Wyverna Club no longer exists, the years of the College’s existence, it even College life from the beginning, going maintaining independent professional to source suitable photographic images. after which the images will be former members have pledged to continue their had female residents. Queen’s student on to form the Wyverna Club and to lives. Female staff, including long- Appended to the catalogue, therefore, distributed to other locations support of the College, and to gather together Miriam Merfield was the first woman contribute enormously to the College serving and much appreciated matrons, was a list of other women who are also about the College. on an informal basis. in Australia to live, as well as study, in a and to the wider community. Over the domestic staff and administrative staff, worthy of recognition for their place university college, and until the second years, the College tutorial staff included supported and befriended generations in the Queen’s community. It is not a of students. The governance of the Below: Nine Wyvernas recently enjoyed a definitive list, but a “work in progress”, luncheon hosted by the College. College too, has benefited considerably and suggestions of names that should from the influence and input of be added and suitable images where women, whether as members of they do not exist are welcomed. It Council and Committees, or as Fellows. is hoped that the catalogue, with accompanying images, will shortly The exhibition of 40 images celebrates be made accessible on the College the Women of Queen’s, but can only website as an enduring tribute to the touch the surface of the contribution Women of Queen’s. they have made to Queen’s during its Framed photos, from top: Lorna Stirling, 125 years. The diverse sample includes Wyverna (non-resident student 1911 and “firsts”, such as the first female Fellow 1927); Heather Carr, first woman elected to the QCS&SC General Committee 1974; Kathy Watt, and first female Club President, a Wyvern 1984-6, Olympian – Australia’s first selection of eminent scholars and female cycling gold medalist. 11 handsome and deceptively fit emcee the shared experiences of friendships, guided proceedings. The occasion was support and good times were common marked by a series of toasts and guest to all. The sentiments clearly resonated speakers across the 40 years of women with the audience, as the panel was in Queen’s, starting with a video thanked with a hearty (dessert) spoon welcome from Sam Unger (1993), first bang, reverberating throughout the hall female QCS&SC president, beamed for minutes. in ‘live’ from London. The discussion was closed with a Arch Wyvern Tom Hutchinson (2000) final toast to the Wyverna Club. The then kicked off the formal proceedings, Wyverna Club wound up in May this reflecting on the magnificent year, after 103 years of supportive, achievements of the College and the enthusiastic and unwavering service to Wyvern Society over the past year. This the Queen’s community. well-deserved self-aggrandisement was Before we knew it the evening’s From left, Deputy Arch Wyvern Jacob Workman (2005); Arch Wyvern Tom Hutchinson From left, Kate Coghlan (2005); Nathan Templeton; Phoebe followed by Dr Sugden’s (1888) Latin formalities were winding up, the cue for (2000); the Master Professor David Runia (1969); MC Dave Lawrence (1982). Grimwade (2005); George Grimwade (2007) Grace, delivered by former QCS&SC president, Belinda Hutchinson (2002). Ngaire Kennedy (1973), the first female Wyvern society ‘in the history of the world’ to enrol in Queen’s, presented the Loyal Toast, and Annual Dinner the Toast to the College was presented by former QCS&SC president, Neil Off the back of last year’s hugely Strathmore (1970) who in 1972 successful quasquicentennial dinner, forwarded the motion for Queen’s to this year’s (126th) Annual Wyvern become co-educational. Master Runia Dinner had much to live up to - and it (1969) provided an inspiring reply, did not disappoint! acknowledging the great contribution Celebrating the 40th, or ‘ruby’ of women to Queen’s over the years. anniversary of women’s co-residency in The centrepiece of the evening was Queen’s, the 2013 annual dinner got a presentation from not one, but Lizzie Castles (2010); Thelma and John Castles Scotty Macleish AO (1950) and From left,Charles Webster (2006); Harriet Swinburne (2009) Andrew Stephens (1982) and Megan Robertson (1980). off to a fun and celebratory start with four distinguished female Wyverns AM (1966) Ruth Dann. and the Vice-Master Dr Philip Mosely. the launch of a photographic exhibition – one from each decade. The panel highlighting various prominent women discussion, themed ‘Queen’s College: a significant slice of attendees to head throughout the history of the Queen’s then, now, always’, was facilitated by along to the after party at the Uni Bar, community. ABC Radio personality and Wyvern, where classics spanning the decades Heather Carr (1973), first female Janine McKenzie (1982). were mixed together with O’Week elected a member of the General songs and crowd favourites. The Committee, launched the exhibition dance floor was pumping well over pre-dinner drinks, reflecting on ...everything from scarlet dresses into the wee hours of Saturday her time as one of the first women to and rosy lips to red boutonnières. morning when the last standing reside at Queen’s in 1973. Heather members linked arms for a final spoke fondly of her Queen’s years Former QCS&SC president Courtney rendition of Hey Jude before well and the novel concept that men and Ford (2004) represented the ‘noughties’ and truly calling it a night! women could actually be friends – and relaying how she had met her now The dinner was very much enjoyed lifelong ones at that! The night also fiancé in O’Week; the sight of him at by all in attendance, and the Wyvern marked the 40th anniversary reunion a cross-dressing turn ultimately sealing Society Committee send sincere and Sam Werner (2008) and Annabelle Giles Ingram (1971); Peter Mackay (1972); Michelle Ball (1974). George Willox (1975) and Chris for the 1973 residential cohort, who the deal for her. Former Wyvern Society heartfelt thanks to all who made it Workman (2005). Hargreaves (2009). celebrated in style with a cocktail Secretary and first female Head of possible: particularly Kristen, Ann and function in the Stafford Room at the Cavalry Kate Taylor (1993) spoke for Debbie in the Development Office, start of the night. the 1990s. Megan Robertson (1980), Ross, Athina and Steve in Eakins, Eakins Hall was bathed in ruby light the first female former resident of and Ben and Ben for their great IT and the tables were adorned with a Queen’s to be appointed to the College support. There are already some gorgeous array of luscious red flowers Fellowship, relayed tales of the ‘top exciting plans in the pipeline for as the 220 attendees moved in to take men’ at the back of Eakins. Christine 2014’s event, so stay tuned! their seats. Attendees were asked Withers (1973) rounded out the group, For a full gallery of photos from the to wear ‘a touch of ruby’ to mark speaking of her experiences from the night, please visit the Wyvern Society the occasion, with everything from early 1970s, reflecting that the women Facebook page: scarlet dresses and rosy lips to red ‘never felt part of an experiment’. (facebook.com/QCWyverns) or the boutonnières and some interpretations The women compared and contrasted Queen’s College website that weren’t revealed until much later in their experiences across the decades Sophie Jennings the evening... during Eagle Rock. finding that while the difficulties Secretary, Wyvern Society Committee Dave Lawrence (1982), our of being a female in College have Above, from left, Steph Morey (2010); Dave entertaining, quick-witted, stirringly dramatically diminished with time, Thomas (2009); Tess Andrews (2009); Sam 12 Barlow (2009). Right, Enjoying the guest panel discussion. “They seemed to have more fun every night, their laugh at the end of act One increasing in duration and mania each show.”

MADS makes the

Welcome to the shadowy world of Sweeney Todd. CUT For those of you a fine job with publicity and sponsorship and Tash unfamiliar with this twisted and Greg’s lighting and sound made the cast as desirable as ever. Ness and the orchestra did a fine tale, prepare yourself for a job interpreting the hugely talented Sondheim musical unlike any other. score and special thanks must go to Kathleen for all her musical assistance. Sitting through every “For those of you that are acquainted, we hope our rehearsal with incredible patience, thanks must new interpretation makes you see this legendary, go to Sme our vocal coach and assistant director beautiful musical in fresh light. Not everything is literal Well they’re not called MADs for nothing. Brendan. Sme created a relaxed environment in our Sweeney; keep an open mind as you consume it. If there was any college that could pull this to support all our singers and left freedom off it’s Queens and we did pull it off. This was This show has been a great challenge for me. I won’t train ringing in our ears. Brendan’s brilliant This year’s thanks to over 90 members of our college deny that generally I don’t like musicals. But Sweeney is workshops and warm-ups greatly assisted the cast community banding together to create a truly different; Sweeney is smooth, Sweeney is subtle. What production of development and his overall creative support was phenomenal performance. we show to you tonight is something of which I am Sweeney Todd integral. Finally our amazing producer Will Mac very proud. It is a huge achievement from the incredible was hugely The cast was absolutely outstanding, full with and assistant Sulay guided the entire show with cast and crew. ambitious. energy through every single show and rehearsal. professionalism and passion. Not only did they The two leads Thomas Russell and Brittany Lewis ensure that everything ran to schedule but they To the cast, you have blown me away every rehearsal; your blew everyone away. They seemed to have more gave great support when things went wrong. talent is ridiculous. To the razors, thank you for coming on “It’s the fun every night, their laugh at the end of act 1 this unusual journey with me. What you have created is hardest This production was very much like a delicious increasing in duration and mania each show. The truly magical. To the crew, you are seamless and a joy to pie. After much preparation and hard work it musical razors were a beautiful and violent addition to the work with. A special shout out to the backstage crew who finally emerged from the oven a spectacle to ever. You show, Jacquie Wortley’s choreography frightening bake upwards of 30 pies before every show. behold. Sadly, like all pies, the show has been many an audience member and receiving critical guys are eaten and is now gone. Until next year, I can’t Yes this show is strange, but at its core it is also very acclaim (she received a nomination at the annual barking wait to see what baked goods Queen’s human (both inside and outside the pies). We hope the UHT awards night for her work). will produce in 2014. haunting melodies of Sweeney’s sad story linger in mad.” Behind the scenes was an incredibly hardworking your dreams.” Kathleen McGuire, group of people. Meg and Alia led backstage This page from top: The sinister partnership of Mrs Lovett May 2013. Pictured this page clockwise from top left: Confronting (Brittany Lewis) and Sweeney Todd (Tom Russell); Mrs Ben Sheen, Director incredibly well and the 100 home baked pies publicity poster; Arabella Kempton as the Beggar Woman; Lovett and Sweeney stand united; the entire cast and crew and gruesome blood brew were a highlight. The Adolpho Pirelli (Andrew Coates) is finally silenced; of ‘Sweeney Todd’. Britt Lewis concocts an evil pie; Dr Kathleen McGuire make up and costuming were absolutely perfect conducts the orchestra; Tobias Ragg (Tom Scudamore) thanks to Jessie and Georgia. Alana and Tessa did spruiks to customers. 14 15 Male Sport stop the boys going out there and ripper season, and with two incredible Mixed Sport Trinity but there’s always next year. from the putting everything on the line for their shooters in goals, we came really close Tennis was next and boy did we give As the sun beats down its harshest in teammates. Losing our captain as well to the grand final. Unfortunately, Table Tennis was first up for the mixed it a shot! We had a very strong team the shadows of February, almost cruelly Sports Field as MCR tough nut to injury were harsh a close loss to UC in the semifinals sports, and the team had a belter this year, making it once again into the we send our boys out to stand unabated blows to cop, so it was to the credit of resulted in the girls coming fourth of a time over the newly condensed Grand Final. However we didn’t quite in the heat for the cricket season, and the team to take it up to the competition place. The seconds had a few more weekend competition. Some have it in us to defeat St Hilda’s and certainly they did not disappoint. More every game, and come extremely close games than last year, which was great. revolutionary coaching techniques they walked away with the trophy. cruel than the relentless heat however to toppling Ormond again, who would was the agonising singular run that fell go on to win the flag. short for us to make the Grand Final. A fantastic effort was put in by all of the Basketball was our final male sport, and fellas and an admirable 3rd place to hit in what seemed like Groundhog Day, the the shade with. Goats fell one basket short of the Grand Final. A great season by a talented team Hockey followed a very early Easter that also had its struggle with injuries, break, with the boys putting in a we were all very proud of the skill very impressive season to end up and effort displayed by all the boys. As a century and a quarter in the Grand Final playoff against passes us by, we all look Ormond under the lights. A sea of Female Sport Clockwise from left: Queen’s spectators drowned out the back over the past 125 We started off the women’s Men’s hockey team winners; opposition as the boys fought hard but Women’s rowing final; Deft years and what it has competition with softball, unfortunately went down against a very footwork from Laurence and the weather was perfect Jacuzzi; Christie-Anna Ozorio meant to all of the 9000 skilled outfit. residents who have walked on the diamond at Princess and Tessa Gould rejoice in their Our third male sport for the year, and hockey team’s victory; Team spirit Park. Unfortunately even the amongst the women rowers; through these halls. finally after two strong efforts that fell enthusiasm of the coaches Charlie Zwar tackles an Ormond just out of our reach, the Soccer men For the college, 2013 has been a year couldn’t get the girls over the College opponent. brought home the trophy, and what of recollection and reminiscence. We line, and we lost to Trinity in a feeling it was. Showing our pride have sat and listened with pride as a close game in the quarterfinals. There were a lot of first time netballers saw a record number of people try out The Final Sport of the year was Athletics we hear the stories of old Wyverns once again, you’d be hard placed to Next up was soccer, and the soccer on the team but despite this the girls and as badminton comes off rotation and Queen’s had a few stars to show and their successes; their pranks find a Queener who wasn’t lining the girls played the season of their life. Not did really well. next year, we hope to see the same off to the crescent. Yet our overall and pastimes from the glory days, field to watch the boys crush Ormond conceding a goal throughout the whole Next up was chooty, and what a weekend commitment again. team wasn’t quite as strong as last waterbagging and vote counts. An eye and get one back against this year’s season until the grand final where for it. The sun was shining, music was year’s where we lost by 1-1/3 points. on the past and a mind for the future main rival. Congratulations to the Poor weather conditions this year we lost in a penalty shootout against pumping and we were ready to give it Unfortunately we were missing a few has been our sentiment this year, on Soccer Premiers of 2013. made for a difficult swimming carnival. Ormond. It was absolutely shattering, our all. Unfortunately we weren’t really Although still running smoothly, of our strongest sprinters and ended up and off the sporting field. We have Potentially still recovering from last but the Hockey Girls made up for it by that skilled and didn’t score a single point Queen’s had some great individual placing sixth overall. had our successes and our heartbreaks, year’s Premiership celebrations, and beating Ormond 1-0 in their hockey in the two games we played. performances in the water. our innovations and our stubbornness suffering from the ‘Crescent Curse’, We are very much looking forward to grand final. In a nail-bitter, one of our to let go; and it has all led to a feeling the football team didn’t quite have the Then came basketball, our final female Rowing season means early mornings, seeing the College succeed under the own managed to score Queen’s a goal of accomplishment and finality as we same on field success as 2012. With sport, and damn did those girls look blisters and eating enough food to feed helm of Tom Scudamore and Georgie in the last 30 seconds. Congratulations depart and a year for which we can say most of the Premiership side leaving the fine in the new uniforms. The Vice a small family. The four crews trained Ingleton as the new 2014 Sports Reps. to the Hockey Premiers of 2013! that we are most proud to have been a college at the end of last year, we were President is to thank for that! The girls their hearts out and when rowing day Jackson Macaulay and Bronte Keily part. So let us recount for you, recollect in a rebuilding phase as we strapped We started off second semester with had some promising plays, but were came around everyone rowed their on the highs and lows for Queen’s sport on the boots for this season. We knew netball, and the girls put their heart and unfortunately not quite good enough best. It unfortunately wasn’t enough to over the past 12 months. it would be a tough ride, but that didn’t soul into the season. The firsts had a to make it to the semi finals. get us over the line before Ormond and

16 Triumphant women’s 2013 hockey premiers. Men’s 2013 soccer team finally turned the tables on Ormond. Rosie Burke (2013) in action. Men’s first VIII giving their all. 17 guests were treated Sciences Dinner in ancient Egyptian pyramids with modern Treasurers of the College Sports and The Master, Professor David Runia, Hon Prof Max Ervin (1967) entertained to an address by an his audience by contrasting the August, Associate day sky scrapers such as Australia’s Social Clubs caught up, networked showed guests an audiovisual presentation Queen’s eminent practitioner Professor Neil Eureka Tower. and received news about the latest providing highlights of College life in extraordinary construction feats of of the respective ancient Egyptian pyramids with Strathmore (1970) developments at Queen’s. 2013 and outlined some of the planned Gatherings discipline; invariably a modern day sky scrapers. shared amusing Get-togethers developments at Queen’s in the near notable Wyvern whose reflections on his for everyone in our Sydney Wyvern future. We thank Mark and Louise for An exciting program of community! career expertise and retrospective view College days and their significance in and Current Parents’ their generosity in ensuring the great events for every member GATHERING of his or her Queen’s background was shaping many of his subsequent life Amongst the many other equally well success of this evening, and all those who of our community! enthusiastically shared, often in a very and work decisions. After a gap of four supported and enjoyable events which This year’s Sydney Reunion was again travelled from within NSW and the entertaining and memorable way. years, the Queen’s Engineering Dinner were held this year for our many hosted by Wyvern Mark Nelson (1977) ACT to join us on the night. The guest speaker at this year’s Queen’s was held again in 2013 where guest constituencies were the Boat Club and his wife Louise whose gracious Academic Dinners Inn Dinner was Barrister and Melbourne speaker and geotechnical engineer, Dinner in May, the Willie Quick Dinner hospitality was enjoyed by 60 Wyverns Over many years Queen’s has Law School Public Law lecturer, Mr Hon Prof Max Ervin (1967) entertained in August and the QCS & SC Dinner and current parents who gathered in their established a fine reputation for hosting Matthew Albert. He provided an his audience by contrasting the in late August where past Presidents, beautiful Double Bay home on a glorious interesting, fun and highly successful overview of Sudanese Australian extraordinary construction feats of Vice-Presidents, Secretaries and evening in September. Faculty Dinners for current residents Integrated Learning or SAIL, a and Wyverns studying and working non-profit, secular organisation in specific disciplines. From eager which Matthew co-founded and earnest students in their earliest and which provides free English years of study, to distinguished and support and community exemplary alumni operating at the services to the Sudanese highest levels in their chosen field, Australian community. these events bring people together. Dean of the University of 2013 was no exception with the Melbourne’s Business and Queen’s Inn Law, Commerce, Health Economics Faculty, Professor Sciences and Engineering Dinners each Paul Kofman, addressed this being occasions where members of year’s Commerce Dinner with our community joined together in the a thought-provoking speech JCR for evenings filled with stimulating entitled “Ethics in the Finance conversation, reminiscing, networking, Profession”. At the Health From left: John Harris (1964); Prof Geoffrey Blainey AC (1948); From left: Fiona Heathcote; Bronte Keily; Brooke Derek Chan (2013) and Liana Tay (2013) at the From left: Frank Opray (1965); Robert Briggs (1975); Scotty Macleish pride and respect. On each occasion Scotty Macleish AO (1950) at the 2013 Fellows Dinner. Ward (all 2011) at the Health Sciences Dinner. Health Sciences Dinner. AO (1950); Frank Shann AM (1963) at the Health Sciences Dinner.

Fiona Heathcote (2011) and the Hon David Habersberger Harry Bantick (2011) and Council Melissa Hasse (2013) and Andrew Tonkin OAM (1962); John Harris (1964); Prof Geoff McColl. Guest speaker at the Health Sciences Dinner, Zaal Meher-Homji (2007); Matt Morey (1965) at the Commencement Dinner. member Deb Johnson (1975). Council President Prof Ross Assoc Professor Neil Strathmore (1970) (2007); Ben Allnut (2007). Williams AM (1960).

Luke Graham (2005) and Edward Smelt (2004) at the QCS & SC Dinner. Guest speaker at the Engineering dinner, Hon Prof Max Ervin (1967); Alexandra Connelley; hostess Louise Nelson; Heather Prof Emeritus Geoffrey Harcourt AO (1951); Lauris Elms AM OBE; Louise Nelson; Kristen Simpson; the Master Prof David Runia (1969); Prof Geoff Stevens. McKenzie (1978); Bobbie Waterman; Deb Johnson (1975). Graeme de Graaf (1952). the Master’s wife, Gonni Runia. 18 19 music at Queen’s This year marked a new era for music at Queen’s with

the arrival of Chapel Choir Stage Two director John Weretka and latest ‘Lab’ Renovations then in April the addition Exciting new redesign Stage Two of director of music, and renovation of the commences soon Dr Kathleen McGuire. Nicholas Laboratories with the help of our is well underway community! Dr McGuire, an alumna of pictured below, and others, as part a casual setting; intercollegiate Battle of Stage One is complete. The final stage of the ‘Labs Project’, the University of Melbourne of the Monday Night Program; a the Bands and Soiree (Queen’s received which will complete the new Queen’s (Conservatorium of Music and the concert series with some of Australia’s places and honourable mentions); Towards the end of September, after Student Recreation and Entertainment Victorian College of the Arts), forged finest musicians including pianist Sally the Chapel Choir singing at Sunday almost 9 months of construction, the Centre in the Nicholas Laboratories, is a distinguished career as a conductor Whitwell, the Seraphim Trio, Sydney services; and the superb production first stage of the planned Student due to commence in 2014. This will this superb refurbishment, without and educator in the United Symphony of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd Recreation and Entertainment Centre involve removing the outdoor clothes additional support from our wider States and UK before Orchestra’s including a 15-piece orchestra and a – or the re-development of the historic drying enclosure and the construction community. A dedicated fundraising returning to Melbourne, her principal trumpet total cast and crew of around 100 of Nicholas Laboratories – was completed. of a modern, light-filled games, T.V. campaign is planned for 2014 to seek city of origin. Dr McGuire, David Elton, Queen’s residents, presented by the Our residents have enthusiastically and lounge space where residents will financial assistance from all members, having observed the high and the Choir Music and Drama Society (MADS). embraced the stunning new purpose- be able to get together in a stylish past and present, of Queen’s College number of skilled singers of Hope and built facilities and the and comfortable room whose philanthropic support will be Music plans for 2014 include the and instrumentalists at Inspiration contemporary layout of the adjacent to a new Bistro necessary to enable this magnificent formation of an intercollegiate Queen’s, increased residents’ (formerly the Labs which now comprise surrounded by a wooden project to be completed expeditiously, orchestra, a CD project for the Chapel participation by providing Choir of Hard a refurbished Turn Room, decking and outdoor eating and to be operational for our current Choir, a centenary celebration for the more opportunities. Knocks) led by Dr Jonathon Welch AM; a paved outdoor courtyard area. Once completed, residents at the earliest opportunity. Chapel organ and opportunities for area, an attractive new Bar Music events held this year included: student-led Quadstock featuring bands the fully functional students to work closely with and Emporium with multi- recitals featuring music students, and vocal ensembles; Soirees where Student Recreation and visiting professionals. access points, a sound- Please donate Gin and Tonics a cappella ensemble, residents performed for one another in Entertainment Centre will proof rehearsal room and be a place where Queeners to Stage Two OF the provision of enhanced can enjoy socialising our campaign wished to have the experience and were two other ‘Queen’s monuments’, natural lighting which and relaxing in a choice accepted an invitation of the Master to the grave of Dr Sugden and his wife Email Kristen Simpson, Head of floods throughout the entire of spacious indoor and be taken on a guided tour. It took place Ruth, and that of our founder Rev Development, Marketing and building. Architect Bruce outdoor areas, share a on a blustery afternoon in May. William Quick. Both graves have Communications hdmc@queens. Allen and his team have casual bistro meal and drink MCR remarkable stories. placed significant emphasis on improving unimelb.edu.au or ring her on First port of call was the Prime together, play pool, listen to music, join connections and ‘flow through’ between +61 (0)3 9349 0760 for more Ministers’ garden, where we paid On the way back to the front gate the others in some band practice - at full rooms and spaces. The overall design, information. tours the homage to our most famous Wyvern, group was amazed at the monument volume – or head to the gym for a work use of glass, chrome, light colours and Harold Holt, commemorated there with to Elvis Presley and the billiard table out session of another kind! angled lighting combine to provide Pictured clockwise from top: Artist’s a Cenotaph. Thereafter the route took monument for Walter Lindrum. All the a sophisticated, flexible and multi- Stage One has been completed with rendering of Stage II; Plan of Nicholas us past other famous tombs, including participants vowed to tell others what purpose facility to accommodate the the assistance of residential fees. Lab showing Stage II in yellow; Artist’s those of Robert Hoddle, Derrimut and an interesting place the MGC is, MGC However the College will not be able rendering of Stage II seen from sports breadth of our residents’ social and A witticism that you will John Fawkner. Highlights of the tour right at our doorstep. hear at Queen’s from time recreational activities. to complete Stage Two, and finalise oval; Courtyard. to time is that the College is fortunate to have such quiet neighbours on the other side of the road.

Indeed, living opposite the Melbourne General Cemetery has been a part of College life since the beginning. But how many Queeners have ever set foot in this fascinating Melbourne landmark so close to home?

The Middle Common Room (and some members of the JCR) decided they 20 21 Jim Barrow Graham Gales Tim Hurburgh Marcia Neave Jodie Taylor donations (Wyvern, 1950) published a delightful (Wyvern, 1973) compiled the fantastic (Good friend of QC and donor), in (Wyvern, Fellow, Tutor) donated the (Current student) donated 17 magnificent to the book on How to Enjoy WA book Hut Builders recounting the the beautiful book, H2o Architects complete run of New York Review of books in pristine condition! Most are Wildflowers. It ties together relevant restoration/rebuilding of the Bogong to 2012, describes H2o’s architectural Books. Its in-depth essays on the arts, on archeology and various aspects of botanical and geological information, High Plains huts after the devasting design philosophy for institutional literature, politics, science, and history history; all have either academic value or Library’s to explain how WA’s wildflowers thrive fires in 2003. The photos say it all: the clients. All buildings are inspiringly will make it a wonderful information high interest value. They are wonderful despite their tough environment. planning, hard toil, camaraderie and innovative one-off designs, each vastly resource for the wide-ranging additions to our Collections Gorgeous photographs; immensely preservation of historical assets. different but unified by attentiveness to assignments set for students. collection! readable; touring routes included! Nice job! site, function and sustainability. Sincerest thanks to Iris and Leon Pederick both produced separate biographical the many people volumes on their respective missionary who generously sent fathers: A Seeker in Papua: The Journey of a Young Missionary: donations to benefit 1923-1926 on John Kissack Arnold the Library and the (Wyvern, 1920); and Christian Adventure: A Memoir on Alec Sugden Collection at Pederick (Wyvern, 1925). Both men Annual Giving time. were talented and prominent Methodist Respective donations churchmen of their time. support the very important services of resources for our students’ academic studies, and the Max Ireland (Wyvern, 1972) donated a 1934 preservation of the Rhys Bezzant QC blazer (a custom Methodist record in (Wyvern, 1983, and tutor) presented made-to-order replica). In Jonathan Edwards and Justification pristine condition, it bears Australia and the and Proclaiming Christ: Ridley the Queen’s old crest Pacific. College Melbourne 1910-2010. By and colours … everything means of thorough research and analysis perfect! Max wore it to Robin McComiskey combined with personal passion and an the Gala Dinner in 2012, I Charles J Schenking Librarian easy-reading style, he enlivens history to understand. Archives is thrilled (former academic visitor) presented his attain modern relevance. to have such a wonderful book The Great Kanto Earthquake specimen of our history. Ross Williams and the Chimera of National (Wyvern, 1960, and President of Reconstruction in Japan. Researched Council, 2011- ) Advocates for the in detail, it describes the disaster, the preservation of information with Russell Green multi-faceted interpretation of the national heritage value will be delighted (Friend of the Sugden Collection) kindly event by Japan, and reconstruction. to hear of The Policy Providers: A donated The Waldensian Dissent (G. History of the Melbourne Institute Audisio) and 1174-1974: Eight Centuries of Applied Economic and Social of History: the Waldensians, to expand Research, 1962-2012. It narrates the our Methodist collection onto the longstanding role of the Institute in continent. The Waldensians joined the research and advice to Australia’s top Methodists in 1975. level policy-makers; a vitally important contribution to Australian history.

Norman Young Judy Chan (Wyvern, 1950) deserves hero fame (Wyvern, 2008) donated for intercepting and salvaging several Representational Steve Morton (Wyvern and Fellow, books belonging to Dr A.E. Albiston Techniques (Farrelly), 1969) Desert Lake: Art, Science and (Wyvern, 1888), the first appointed Designing the 21st Stories From Paruku is written from Head of the Theological School. These Century (Fiell) and a unique perspective. The scientific books are now catalogued into the Herzog & de Meuron importance of the area in NW ‘Masters and Worthies Collection’. (Fernandez-Galiano). They Australia is unified with its artistic are excellent resources and cultural importance to the local for the successive waves Walmajarri people, and provides a of Queen’s students in rich cross-cultural portrait. The book architecture and the is beautifully presented. structural landscape. 23 Louise Joy Ross Rufford-Sharpe scholarships at Queen’s donor listing 2013 Marlene Kalatzis David & Gonni Runia Queen’s College acknowledges with gratitude Geoff Keegan & Helen Allen Russell Frania Paul Ryan & Allison Bruce the following individuals, charitable foundations Richard & Jillian Kew Carly Schrever Would it not be superb What some scholarship awardees have to say and trusts for their generous support of Morrie Kiefel David & Fiona Scoullar if Queen’s was able to Scholarships; the Featonby Library and the Michael Kirk OAM Glenn Sedgwick Sugden Collection Heritage Fund; the College Kleen Australia Pty Ltd Kieran Sharp admit the very best Brooke Ward Chapel Fund; the Music Fund; the Indigenous Arthur Knee Cindy Shay Richard Kwiatek Brendon Shiels applicants it receives, Nelson Scholarship 2012 (2nd Year) Winston Scholarship and student facilities including the Greg Lampard Rod Sims Rickards Scholarship 2013 (3rd Year). regardless of their refurbishment of the Nicholas Laboratories. Donald & Felicity Lawson Noel Smith “My scholarship helped me to relocate to ability to pay the fees? Geoff Allen AM Len Dyall Quay Lam & Hoang Dam Kate Smith Melbourne from regional Victoria. This was Os Smyth Bruce Allen Fiona Dyer Christopher Leach a great expense so the assistance that my Sol Solomon Of course, I do not mean that everyone Kasinather Anantham & Ken Ehrenberg Anthony Lee Geoffrey Squires would live here gratis. Those who scholarship provided helped to relieve the Devashanti Poopaladurai Michael Elligate Eunice Leong financial burden on my family.” Kay Steel could pay would pay, those who could Valerie Asche AM Hans Envall Keith Lethlean Nigel Stewart Kevin Azo Equity Trustees Limited Natale Lewington not would be assisted. Neil Strathmore Vern Bailey OAM Max Ervin Tang Ling Trevor Street There is probably no institution in Henry Bantick Christopher Bantick Barry Fagg Jodie Livermore Winsome & Arthur Sunderland Australia that has attained such a William Barnard Ian Farnsworth Penny Loorham College (entrance scholarship, continuation Christopher Sutherland ‘needs blind’ policy. It remains a distant Frank Barnes Peter Faull John Loveridge scholarship). Amanda Sutterby James Beck Scott Fifield Christopher Lusink dream, certainly for us. But at Queen’s Leigh Swaby “My scholarship helped me by Graeme Bertram Wayne Fitzherbert Scotty Macleish AO we do need to do more to ensure that Peter Swain OAM RFD & Joan Swain significantly easing the financial burden John Besley Courtney Ford Basil & Tonia Macula we attract the best and do not become Roger Swain of living at college, and allowing me to David Beswick John Frazer Ian Manning an institution for the well-to-do. Carol Sykes continue enjoying and contributing to the Michael Betts Ross Freeman Allin Marrow Michael Symons various facets of the community which make Rhys Bezzant James Garde Tim Martin This year the College has dispensed Bert Tan a student’s time at college so unique.” Trevor Bird Jimmy Ghaswala Neil Mathison more than $300,000 in scholarships Matthew Taylor Josefina Bland Trevor Gibson Alan & Betty Matthews from donations and the endowment Judy & Len Taylor Peter Boag Don Glasson Ian McDonald that it has built up over 125 years. John Bonwick Betty Terrell Kerrie Graham Kathleen McGuire More than a quarter of our residents Philip Marquet Warwick Bray The Trust Company Stewart & Del Gray Lawrence McIntosh Hicks Oakley Chessell Williams JD Graduate Law John Brennan Ray Thomas receive financial assistance of some kind Robert Gribben Graeme McKinnon Peter Brereton John Tinney (not including work bursaries). But it is Scholarship, Harry Emmerton Law Scholarship for Geoffrey Grinton John McLean Ian Breward Wayne & Vikki Tonissen not enough. We need to build up the Principles of Public Law, Jessie Leggatt Schol- Peter Habersberger Malcolm McLennan Basil & Margaret Brock Jo Tonkes scholarships for graduate students, who arship for Principles of Public Law, Melbourne David Habersberger Susan Melbourne Angus Brown Merv Trease are often financially very hard-pressed. Global Grant. Beth Haigh Fiona Milne Ernest Lonsdale Brown Estate David Tredinnick Bill Hamilton Alex Mitchell Other scholarships are needed for “My scholarship helped me by allowing me to Frank Burns Christopher & Barbara Trengove Matthew Hansen Philip & Wendy Mosely disadvantaged students who passionately continue residing at College without having Callum Burns University of Melbourne USA Foundation Graeme Harris Ken Nall OAM Estate want to come to Queen’s, but find the to overload myself with too much paid work. Robert Cameron David Vaux Leslie Harrison Max Neagle fees an insurmountable obstacle. In addition, it allowed me to more easily Tony Carden Tony Vigano AM Peter & Bronwen Haywood Marcia Neave AO afford the cost of travel to the USA for a Beth Carr Garry Warne AM Sandra Heaney-Banks Os Nelson I call on Wyverns and friends of the month to undertake an elective subject.” Ken Carroll Brian Watts John Henley Bob Newman OAM College to support our scholarship fund Noel Cass Margaret Webster Jonathan Ng in whatever way possible. It is possible John Castles AM Nicholas Hewitt Philip Weickhardt Jennie Hille Bill Norton to do this through the Annual Giving Lee Centra David Westmore Roberto Duca James Nott Phil Chenoweth Keith & Julie Holmes Bob White programme, for example through the Christopher Olsen 2012 Queen’s College Graduate Engineering Andrew Christie & Alan Hopgood AM Ion Whykes Past Scholars Fund or through Master’s Frank Opray Scholarship. Elizabeth Newton Brian Howe AO & Renate Paul Wiegard discretion. If you are interested in Robert Osborn “As a graduate student with little to no Mary Churchward Howe AM Miki Wick-Kim named scholarships, there are many Gary Hucker Raymond Outhred income, money is always a concern. Not Graeme Clark Neil Wilkinson possibilities, as can be seen in the Alison Hughes Warwick Papst only did the scholarship assist me greatly Jack Clarke OAM Geoffrey & Julie Wilkinson Roly Hunt Margaret Peel following table (2013 figures): financially, I also did not need to worry Hawton Clarnette Ross Williams AM & Lynne Williams Michael & Margaret Coates Tom & Belinda Hutchinson David Penington AC George Willox If you are attracted to any of these as much about money when I should be Don Cochrane Gerald Irvine Lloyd Phillips focusing on my studies.” Margery Wilson Estate philanthropic ideas (which are all fully Jim Colville Joe Isaac AO Bill Pick Su-Ming & Lily Wong tax-deductible) I would be delighted to David Copolov OAM Mark & Susan Jalland Alexander Poore John Wood discuss them with you. Max Corden AC Brian James Lady Primrose Potter AC D’Arcy Wood Andrew Cronyn Leigh & Andrea Jasper Wilf Prest Boris Wood For our financially hard-pressed Philip Crutchfield SC Peter & Nicki Jennings John Prowse John Woodhouse For a donation of For a donation of For a donation of For a donation of students, every bit of help will be most John Dawes Rebecca Johanson Bill Pryor AO Mark Woolley welcome at this vital time of their lives $3,200 $23,750 $89,060 $593,750 Michael Dean Michael Johns Bronwyn Richter Ed Wormald and careers. Please donate anything you can support a student you can support a student you can establish a major you can establish a full Dean Dell’oro Peter Johnson Field Rickards Wyverna Club with an annual major with an annual full fee scholarship in perpetuity fee scholarship (or two Bill Denholm AM Deb Johnson Anne Rickards you can. scholarship (15% of fees) scholarship (or two half-fee scholarships) in Bing Zhang students with a half-fee perpetuity. Terry Dohnt David Johnson Ian Robertson Dan Ziffer Prof David Runia scholarship) Roger Douglas Muriel Johnstone-Need Mimi Roennfeldt Denis Dowty Trevor Jones Rotary Club of Melbourne 22 donors have Master Figures based on 2013 fees. Graeme Duke Chris Jones Doug Roydhouse requested anonymity 24 25 as an investment adviser / sharebroker Diploma in Marketing Communications. with Craigs Investment Partners. Seven Now he’s working as a Media Supervisor Wyverns years ago he moved from Whangarei for Vizeum Canada – a global to establish a Craigs branch office in communications agency with both at large Kerikeri, in the Bay of Islands. He lives regional and international clients. with his wife, Kathy and Children – Hilary Andrew has just celebrated 10 years (1993), Justine (1996), Emily (1999). of marriage to his partner, Natalie and COOK, Frederick (1963) welcomed their first child, Charlie. Queen’s has KUDNIG, Martin (1982) Frederick is currently Chief Geologist HUTCHINSON, Tom (2000) of the Yandera Porphyry Copper Martin and his family are living in London a taste for exploration project, Madang Province, where Martin has been transferred with In 2011 Tom took on the role of Arch- Papua New Guinea. He has commuted his law firm, Ashurst, for 3 years. He Wyvern and is thoroughly enjoying to site from Canberra for the past specialises in the resources sector and being back at Queen’s. He lives in 3.5 years. His four daughters, all with his focus is acting for clients investing in Elsternwick and owns a bespoke events families and careers in Sydney, are the mining and oil and gas industries in recruitment business in Melbourne – Africa. Martin’s wife, Marie, is originally The Hassett Group. sanguine about Fred now spending can cater for your event and have the join the community. from Sweden and enjoys being closer From conferences to half his time running up and down CHACKSFIELD, Michelle creativity and flexibility to customise We look forward to welcoming you to to home. Their children Adam (16) and cocktail parties, seminars mountains in PNG. Fred’s interest in (2000) menus should you have specific needs. Queen’s College and working with you Olivia (13) are both attending the Swedish to school camps, Queen’s PNG stems from time spent there in Michelle completed a B Sc (Audiology) Other services include audiovisual to ensure your next event is a great School in London, although Adam will the 1970s exploring on New Britain and is currently working in the can handle it all equipment, internet access, printing success! return to Australia in late January 2014 to for Yandera-style copper deposits. Cochlear Implant team at the Great and outsourcing external suppliers to complete the last 2 years of his schooling Did you know that Queen’s College is At Yandera he has been mentoring Ormond Street Hospital in London as a save you time and effort. enquiries... at a Melbourne boarding school. more than just a residential College? related to conferences, events or the team of smart young exploration Paediatric Audiologist. We understand pricing is an important At Queen’s College we have a geologists, all graduates of the GRIFFITHS, Mark (1984) factor to our clients and have ensured accommodation, please contact: University of PNG and future leaders PLUNKETT, James (2000) range of venue spaces, with the Athina Goutzamanis Mark is a senior manager in a risk that pricing is competitive and can be of their country. Fred has also worked After graduating in 2006, James capacity to accommodate a variety of Conference Coordinator management team at AMP. He is tailored to suit individual requirements. on coal and gold exploration in NSW commenced working as a solicitor at events, including but not limited to; Queen’s College married to Andrea and has three kids Over the winter and summer semester and Queensland, nickel sulphide Slater & Gordon, initially in Melbourne, conferences, seminars, study courses, The University of Melbourne Jessie, Sophie-Beth and Caleb, all of breaks we can offer accommodation projects around Kalgoorlie as well as a but later returning home to Gippsland board meetings, formal dinners, cocktail Ph: +61 3 9349 0752 whom have left school and are at to large groups in our student rooms season on the tundra in the Northwest to work in the Morwell office. Whilst parties, school camps and graduation Mob: +61 0409 143 308 university or working. Mark’s passion and a limited number of self contained Territories of Canada in 2008, again working in Morwell, James completed a ceremonies. E: [email protected] is swimming and he spends lots of apartments. In addition, we have a exploring for nickel sulphides. Master of Laws part-time at Melbourne time in the pool and administering the Queen’s College is not just your next number of private residences available University. In 2010, he moved to the WILSON, Graeme (1972) Richmond Swimming Club. venue! Our in-house catering team by application for visiting scholars who UK to complete an MBA at Oxford Graeme is currently Australia’s High ROGERS, David (1985) University (Christ Church), where, in Special offer Commissioner to South Africa, a David started his career in architecture addition to learning lots of business exclusive to Wyverns position which he has held since the then moved to the adventure industry jargon, he rowed in his college’s first beginning of this year. His diverse and for 3 years. He exhibited wilderness VIII and was a member of the headship Book fascinating role ranges from supporting photography throughout Victoria then winning ‘torpid.’ James liked Oxford Australia’s political and commercial your next travelled to Canada and USA in ‘90- so much that he decided to stay and interests in South Africa to promoting 91 carving out a meagre subsistence is currently undertaking a DPhil in conference cultural and sporting links, overseeing in independent video/film production law, looking specifically at the duty consular and immigration issues and or event at during the 90s. Then, after a brief of care, as well as teaching various managing Africa’s largest mission. As foray back into outdoor adventure and undergraduate law subjects. In July Queen’s and a passionate sports lover and former extreme sport, he settled on a music 2013, he married Allison Stewart, AFL footballer (South Melbourne) and receive based career – Vanishing Wilds recording another DPhil student, whom he met cricketer (Queen’s 1978), Graeme is studios. At the moment he is also through his college. They were married particularly excited about building at Eynsham Hall, just outside Oxford, 30% OFF building and re-exploring architectural sporting connections between Australia all room hire costs! pursuits in the name of sustainability and with Wyvern Michael Carter (MBBS, and South Africa in many codes Bookings must be confirmed by has moved to Kelly country to develop a 2000) as the best man. 28 February 2014 and held by 18 July 2014 including AFL, rugby, cricket and hockey. music/recording hub and art-trail. PRICE, Ella (2009) Graeme and his wife Lisa and youngest Christmas son Matthew, are thoroughly enjoying BIRKS, Duncan (1994) Ella has recently completed a Masters of their new surrounds and have already Duncan is living in Tallarook and Teaching (Secondary) at The University Functions included a few memorable game-park teaching Maths and English at Yea High of Melbourne. Her recent teaching drives and the spectacular beauty of School. He is currently undertaking a internship at The Daly College, an Cape Town in their sight seeing. Masters of Educational Studies while international school in India, opened his wife Narelle is a wine maker (Tar & up many opportunities overseas. At DERRICK, Ian (1977) The festive season is Roses). And they have two little tackers. present she is in the process of applying fast approaching. After a 9 year career as a chemical for a job and is excited about Start planning your GRANT, Andrew (1995) engineer in oil refining at the Marsden where teaching will take her. Christmas function TODAY! Point Refinery in New Zealand, Ian Andrew is living in Vancouver, Canada. See the website to made a career change into corporate After finishing an M Sc in Climatology, download our packages. finance, which has then led to a career he left academia and completed a 26 27 personalia

The College has been saddened to receive Vale, Margery Wilson news of the passing On May 13th this year Margery was a non-resident student of a number of Margery Wilson passed at Queen’s from 1944 to 1948 while Wyverns of Queen’s: away at the age of 87 studying Arts and Social Work at the University of Melbourne. Dr Maxwell Wilkinson years after a long illness. Oldmeadow OAM During a long career of extraordinary Arts/Education (1946). Born 1924 devoted service to others, she worked Mr Roderick W Yeoman in numerous institutions, including the Science (1969). Born 1950 Central Methodist Mission, where she was Mrs Amanda Ferguson jointly responsible for the establishment Nursing (1987). Born 1969 of the Lifeline telephone service. Mr Gavan R Foster A life-long member of the Wyverna Law (1954). Born 1935 Club, she was appointed a Fellow of Dr James R Chenhall Medicine (1959). Born 1939 the College in 1999 in recognition of her contributions to the social work Mr Ian S Heffernan Music (1952). Born 1933 profession. She attended meetings of The Rev Dr Robyn J Prior the fellowship as long as she could, and Arts/Education (1966). Born 1941 the importance of Queen’s in her life Ms Kathryn L Eyles was underlined by a generous bequest. Arts/Law (1992) Vale, Margery. Mrs Margery V Wilson Born 1926 Dr James R Lee Science (1966). Born 1948 New staff Mr Jack L Maver OAM Kim Ohanessian, Athina Goutzamanis, Engineering (1939). Born 1921 Admissions Officer Conference Coordiator Mr Geoffrey N Green Science/Forestry (1968). Born 1948 Mr James Lawler Scholar (1948). Born 1929 Mr Wilford (Bill) CA Wheatland Architecture (1950)

CREDITS In Aeternum, December 2013 Edition Kim joined us in June as a full time Athina comes to us with a background ISSN 1832-2301 Admissions Officer. She was previously in conference organising. Athina’s employed at the Centre for Hair, Beauty career commenced over 9 years ago at Editors: Debbie Barnes and and Floristry at Box Hill Institute as boutique conference organising company, Kristen Simpson the student recruitment coordinator Meetings First, where she obtained Art Director: Philip Kininmonth and has a wealth of knowledge in her flare in organising conferences All enquiries please email: the education sector. Her strengths and association management. After [email protected] are communication, organisation and nearly 6 years with Meetings First she attention to detail. She is a highly moved onto arinex, a leading specialist Queen’s College The University of Melbourne. motivated team member and looks in conference management, where 1-17 College Crescent, forward to developing a relationship she worked her way up to a Project Parkville, Vic 3052, Australia with the Queen’s community. Kim is Manager, leading a small team. In March Telephone: +61 3 9349 0500 interested in natural medicine and 2013 Athina joined us to expand and Facsimile: +613 9349 0525 spends her free time enjoying the arts. further her events industry experience.

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