Congratulations on recent Australian and British Honours
Many congratulations to members of the St Mark’s community recognised in the recent Australian honours list – Gayle Cowan OAM (Governor of the St Mark’s College Foundation) on her Medal …
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Happy return of 50+ year reunion lunch
The annual reunion lunch for those in the College 50 or more years ago and their partners has returned after a break due to the pandemic – with a large …
Grace Neuhaus and Oliver Douglas Commission as Lieutenants in the Australian Army
In Canberra on Saturday, 5 November 2022, Grace Neuhaus and Oliver Douglas were commissioned as Lieutenants in the Australian Army. Their commissioning represents the culmination of several years of effort …
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Ivan Shearer Scholarship for study in Oxford or Cambridge – call for applications for 2023-24
A generous bequest by the late Professor Ivan Shearer AM RFD has enabled the creation of the Ivan Shearer Scholarship to support St Mark’s Collegians to study at the University …
Richard Watson Scholarship supports medical students from regional Australia
Through the generosity of his family, a significant scholarship in support of medical students from regional Australia has been endowed in memory of Honorary Fellow of the College and plastic …
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Professor Melanie Oppenheimer gives J C Bannon Oration on “Volunteering for the Ages”
Australia’s leading historian of volunteering, Professor Melanie Oppenheimer, recently gave a fascinating overview of the modern evolution of volunteering in Australia and issues facing volunteering today, in the J C …
The year ends with focus on service – and winning the High Table Cup!
Winning the High Table Cup, a highly successful Marksenfest music festival, the election and appointment of an impressive team of student leaders for 2023, and awards for outstanding student service …
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Tributes to Ian Baker Wall AM
DR IAN BAKER WALL AM 15 May 1931 – 26 October 2022 A service in celebration of the life of Dr Ian Baker Wall AM was held in St Peter’s …
St Mark’s College remembers Ian Baker Wall AM with profound admiration, gratitude, and love
DR IAN BAKER WALL AM 15 May 1931 – 26 October 2022 A service in celebration of the life of Dr Ian Baker Wall AM was held in St Peter’s …
Congratulations on winning the High Table Cup!
Many congratulations to all the St Mark’s teams whose efforts this year have contributed to the College winning the Douglas-Irving Cup, also known as the High Table Cup. The results …
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Release of Catharine Lumby Report: “a gold standard approach”
The College has this week received a Report from Professor Catharine Lumby on what we do and what we can do better to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct, and …
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Experienced student counsellor Sally Cassidy appointed Director of Wellbeing
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Sally Cassidy as Director of Wellbeing at St Mark’s College. Sally has worked for the past 7 years as Student Counsellor …
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