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Farewell to our College Leaders

What a wonderful job the 2019 team of College Leaders has done this year. And how sad it is to farewell this amazing group of young people.

Congratulations to the trophy winners!

At the College's recent Valedictory Dinner, trophies were awarded to 49 Members in recognition of their respective achievements during 2019.

Impressive dinner ends the year

The College's much anticipated Valedictory Dinner took place on Sunday evening, 6 October.

Shaving for a cure

Last Saturday afternoon at 2 pm, one of the College's third-year Members, Thomas Powell, bravely had his locks shaved to raise funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer (LBC) New Zealand.

Executive Committee for 2020 elected

Following the earlier election of the President and Vice-President of the College's Members Association, the remaining seven office bearers have been chosen by College Members.

Colourful Awards Dinner

A happy bunch of 18 Members accompanied the Master and Dean of Students to the University's recent College Colours Awards Dinner for the Inter-College Sporting, Cultural and Gaming Competitions.

Expert Breakfast Report for 25 September 2019: Associate Professor Bruce Russell, Dept of Microbiology and Immunology

Prof Russells fascinating work on malaria - one of the major killers of humans world-wide - came as an addendum to his most serious concern, climate change (and a liberal sprinkling of engrossing anecdotes), then the two topics came together at the end with the case of the yellow-eyed penguin.

Expert Breakfast Report for 18 September 2019: Paul Pearce, Faculty of Dentistry

Voted Top Tutor in Health Sciences in the 2017 OUSA Teaching Excellence Awards, Paul Pearce is highly regarded by students, and in giving some insights to his personal story, he gave us a liberal sprinkling of fascinating - sometimes somewhat frightening - anecdotes, as well as his prediction for the Rugby World Cup result.

The pleasant busyness of spring

The freshness of the new season has coincided with a hive of activity at the College.

Innovative and contemporary menu at St Margaret's

St Margaret's College "offers residents an innovative, contemporary menu, reflecting a strongly resident-focussed food service."

Such talent

Members were treated to the most amazing display of talent on the evening of Sunday, 8 September during the College's third annual Art Competition.

Mornington Club visits the College

It was a pleasure to host the Mornington Club at St Margarets College on Tuesday morning, 10 September 2019.

College Leaders 2020

Following a recruitment and selection process, the College is pleased to announce the appointment of next year's 13 College Leaders.

That tree

"Nature bends under the force of man". This is the clever caption that College Leader Ashish Yadav entered in the recent Inter-college Literary Competition to accompany the above photograph of that famous tree in Lake Wanaka.

All aboard The Polar Express

The College's Annual Ball was held on Saturday, 17 August. The surprise venue was the wonderful, modern foyer area of Toitu Museum which included a real train, just perfect for The Polar Express theme for the evening.

Expert Breakfast Report for 14 August 2019: David Robinson, Coroner

After dispelling some of the misconceptions about coroners and outlining the work that they do, Coroner Robinson discussed some of the factors that affect society adversely, with some suggestions about how members could be involved in alleviating the situation of the less advantaged.

International Formal Dinner

Our annual International Dinner took place on Sunday, 11 August. We were treated to delicious food, entertaining performances, and fascinating guests.

Back to School Dinner

On Saturday, 27 July, the Norris Dining Hall was transformed into a classroom by the Student Executive for a wonderful "back to school" themed dinner.

Expert Breakfast Report for 31 July 2019: Dr Michael Cop, Dept of English and Linguistics

Originally on an athletic scholarship in Canada, Dr Cop became interested in literature and the English language at university, and, in a refreshingly interactive session, talked of research which aims to help improve teaching practice.

Expert Breakfast Report for 7 August 2019: Prof Nicola Peart, Faculty of Law

Professor Peart outlined her experiences with law in three countries before giving some advice applicable to all students - dont be tied to your initial career choice and actively seek to broaden your horizons outside your main subject area.