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Jack Fuller (TC 2004) is Victorian Rhodes Scholar Friday 6 November Science graduate Jack Fuller, 24, yesterday became the 37th Trinity College alumnus to win the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
Helping Manila typhoon victims Thursday 8 October Trinity alumni and staff have been quick to help victims of the recent devastating floods in Manila caused by Typhoon Onday.
Running of the Bul Wednesday 7 October Fenced off for the last seven months while underground water storage was installed and the surface re-turfed, the re-opening of the Bulpadock was celebrated with a picnic for staff and students and a 'Running of the Bul' – a symbolic race across the pristine new turf.
Visiting Scholar's Global Engagements Tuesday 6 October Professor Lawrence O Gostin, Visiting Scholar at Trinity College and a Miegunyah Distinguished Fellow at the University of Melbourne, has been asked by President Barack Obama to chair a National Academy of Sciences committee on America's disaster preparedness.
Blessing of Animals Monday 5 October The College Chaplain, the Revd Dr Andreas Loewe, held a special Blessing of Animals outdoor service to mark St Francis Day, also designated World Animal Day.
Gourlay Professorship of Ethics in Business Wednesday 30 September Delivering the Gourlay Professorship 2009 Annual Public Lecture at the RACV Club in Melbourne this evening, Professor Ed Freeman told an audience of around 200 people that the current ‘Conceptual Crisis in Capitalism’ stems from using an outdated model...
New Fellows installed Sunday 13 September Four new Fellows of Trinity College were formally installed during this evening's Choral Evensong service in the Trinity College Chapel.
2009 Wigram Allen Essay Competition Monday 31 August Tonight four brave students attempted to fill the Wigram Allen brief of constructing an essay on any topic and presenting it to an audience of their fellow students.
Is the world going to make it at Copenhagen? Wednesday 26 August Dispelling the belief that Australia is ahead on the issue of climate change - South Africa, for example, already has a carbon tax - economist Professor Ross Garnaut gave an informative Fireside Chat in front of a crowded JCR this evening.
Professor Joe Burke comes home to Trinity! Wednesday 19 August The portrait of Professor Joseph Burke KBE, CBE, OBE, a residential tutor in 1974, was unveiled this evening and will be hung in the Dining Hall, thanks to a long-term loan from the Potter Museum of Art.
New Chaplain installed Monday 3 August Trinity College has welcomed a new Chaplain, the Revd Dr Andreas Loewe, who was commissioned last evening by the Warden and Archbishop Philip Freier at the first Choral Evensong for Semester II.
Academic Awards Dinner Wednesday 29 July The recently retired Provost of the University of Melbourne, Professor Peter McPhee (TC 1966) has presented awards to 51 resident and four theology students, each of whom achieved an H1 average in Semester I this year.
Academic recognition for two staff Wednesday 22 July Trinity’s Chief of Staff, Dr Brenda Holt has received the 2009 Chancellor's Prize for Excellence in the PhD Thesis, and Dr Tamar Lewit, Lecturer in Charge of History of Ideas, and Director of Special Academic Projects, TCFS, has been elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Work starts on Theological School redevelopment Friday 19 July Work on the first stage of this project – the construction of a new wing on the west side of the Old Warden’s Lodge (OWL) – commenced this week, with the demolition of the garage and clearing and preparation of the site.
Young Leaders Summer School - a transformational experience! Sunday 12 July From 29 June–12 July, twelve overseas high school students travelled to Melbourne to take part in this comprehensive program emphasising leadership and independent thinking, and providing a taste of residential College life.
Showcasing Trinity as a conference venue Tuesday 7 July The Conferencing, Catering & Hospitality department today showcased Trinity's extensive facilities to an invited audience of event organisers and associated suppliers.
Chief of Staff wins research award Tuesday 23 June The Melbourne Graduate School of Education has awarded its prize for the most significant research publication in 2008 to Chief of Staff Dr Brenda Holt.
The Bul is green again! Wednesday 20 May Green grass returned to the Bulpadock this morning as the roll-out of drought resistant turf got underway.
Four new Fellows elected Thursday 14 May The Council of Trinity College has bestowed the College’s highest honour on four individuals of outstanding achievement.
Trinity alumnus heads Solomon Islands Truth and Reconciliation Commission Friday 1 May A recent graduate of the Trinity College Theological School, the Revd Dr Sam Ata (TC 2002) has been appointed Chair of the newly established Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Solomon Islands.
Chaplaincy Changes Monday 27 April Trinity will have a new Chaplain from July this year, The Revd Dr Andreas Loewe.
No Bul on Tour! Monday 20 April Trinity College's new dynamic all-male a cappella group, No Bul Barbershop, will be performing in Sydney from 22–24 May.
Now you see them, now you don't! Tuesday 9 April The six water tanks have been buried beneath the Bul, in readiness for the next stage of installing the irrigation system.
Considering Keynes Wednesday 1 April A forum of economists, students and others at Trinity College consider the current relevance of the Cambridge economist, John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946).
Trinity's sustainable six pack Tuesday 31 March The last of the six water tanks has been installed, with the contractors now looking at covering all the tanks and installing an irrigation system.
And now there are three (almost) Friday 20 March The new water tanks are appearing at an amazing rate, with the third one now nearing completion and construction running half-a-day ahead of schedule.
The first tank takes shape Monday 16 March The concrete for the first of the giant concrete tanks being installed under the Bulpaddock was poured today, while excavation continues to deepen the remainder of the area.
The Big Dig has begun! Friday 6 March The fence was erected last Monday and the excavator arrived on Tuesday. Now there’s a very large hole in the middle of the Bulpadock.
Young Achiever to play Carnegie Hall Wednesday 4 March Twenty-year-old resident student and violinist Peter Clark (3rd year Music) has received a prestigious Young Achiever Award from the Rotary Club of Melbourne – and been invited to tour the USA with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in May, including playing in venues like Carnegie Hall, New York.
Excellence, Community, Diversity – welcoming our 2009 students Monday 2 March Trinity is buzzing with vibrant student life as the 2009 academic year moves into full swing in each of the College’s educational divisions.
Trinity helps create new University pathway for Indigenous students Tuesday 24 February Students in a new undergraduate degree course for motivated and aspiring Indigenous students – launched today at the University of Melbourne – will live and study at one of the University’s residential colleges.
Trinity and the Victorian Bushfires Friday 20 February Trinity College will set aside up to $10,000 to contribute to the relief of those impacted by the bushfires.
Trinity commended for water management strategy Thursday 22 January The Melbourne City Council planning officer who recently issued the planning permit for the installation of underground water tanks at Trinity, commented that 'they are to be commended on their water-saving initiative'.

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