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Alumni
We’re proud to have a strong community of alumni with hundreds of previous residents now located across New Zealand and around the world, pursuing different occupations and endeavours. Many of our alumni maintain a strong connection with, or have fond memories of, their home away from home while students at the University of Otago. Any alumni is always welcome to visit the College, we’d love to have you pop in, say hello, have a look around, and have a cup of coffee or tea with us.
We also encourage our alumni to share their memories about life at St Margaret’s. We love hearing stories of our past students, whether it's about house competitions, the staff, the grounds, sporting activities, academic support, or the friends you made along the way. Contact us today to share your St Margaret's memories.
The Smaggie
The Smaggie is our official newsletter for alumni, offering regular updates on College life, achievements, and developments
Each edition features stories celebrating the successes of former residents, news from the College, and highlights of events and initiatives that continue to shape our vibrant community.
Whether revisiting fond memories or staying in touch with what’s new, the Smaggie is your ongoing connection to the College’s past, present, and future.
To be added to the Smaggie mailing list, please contact us.
1911-2011
Celebrating our centennial book
In preparation for our centennial celebrations in 2011, we were privileged to have alumnus Susannah Grant undertake a huge project to write the history of the College. Published in 2010, Susannah’s book, Vision for the Future. A Centennial History of St Margaret’s College, Dunedin 1911 - 2011, traces our story from its origins as Dunedin’s first hall of residence for women, opening in 1911 with just three students, to its role as a co-educational College catering for over 200 male and female residents. Though the physical and social structures comprising the College have changed and evolved over time, the founders’ core vision of a nurturing community for young university students has remained.
Susannah herself arrived at the College as a first-year resident in 1995 and stayed on for the next two years as a Welfare Staff member. Her family has had an ongoing connection with the College, beginning in 1934 with Susannah’s grandmother, Ailie Baird. Her brother, Daniel, was a resident and member of the Student Executive, and her sister Rosalind was a resident, and then a Welfare Staff member. Susannah met her husband Shaun at the College.