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It’s never easy to move out of home and study with hundreds of other students in residence. Now, imagine doing this in a foreign country far from your homeland.
Dr Don Markwell has been appointed the 11th Warden of St Paul's College, the University of Sydney. Dr Markwell was the 6th Warden of Trinity, serving from 1997 to 2007.
‘There’s over 63 cultures [countries] that have come through the Foundation Studies program, and they’ve all done drama. It’s a regular United Nations; I think it should be on Australian Story. It would be really interesting to share because it’s a very happy story.’ Dr Rosemary Blight, Subject Leader for Drama Studies.
On Friday 17 November, residential students Isabelle Napier and Joseph Baldwin were presented with Full Blues after both athletes won gold at the Australian University Games on the Gold Coast in September.
‘Bloodhound’ is rarely employed as a term of endearment, but when the late Peter Gebhardt (TC 1955) used it to depict Kay Attali, he meant it as such. This reputation evolved from Kay’s ability to set her sights on a goal, and to pursue the goal until a successful outcome was achieved.
As a student, Dr Amy Nisselle (TC 1991) thought she knew what the future had in store. But after a disappointment, she threw herself into learning new skills and connecting with like-minded professionals to forge an exciting career that combines her love of science with a passion for communicating.
When Charmaine Yee (TCFS 2004) was just 15-years-old her drama teacher pulled her aside and said, “one day your voice will be your asset.” Now, a successful radio host of Kiss 92FM and television presenter, Charmaine could not have known how prophetic these words would be. Vivian Chan and Ruby Crysell from the Careers and Alumni team recently caught up with Charmaine in Singapore.
While every one of Trinity's lecturers is stellar in his/her own right, there are certain lecturers who are just so impressive: any student who has had the pleasure of crossing paths with her would remember Dr Maureen Vincent, lecturer in the Foundation Studies Program.
Mathematics teacher, Andrew Oppenheim, first started teaching TCFS students part-time in 2002. He clearly enjoyed the experience very much though as he has essentially worked full-time since the October Fast Track was introduced in 2005. He shares some snippets from his time at Trinity below.
The Bill Cowan Alumnus of the Year Award recognises prominent alumni who have made an exceptional contribution to the College or achieved outstanding success in service to the wider community during the previous year.
Professor Rob Phillips, from the University of Richmond, Virginia, in America, recently gave a fascinating lecture on moral responsibilities and where they lie in the new networked economy.