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Whitley College is a residential college for young people studying at the University of Melbourne, RMIT University and Monash University Pharmacy. Whitley College is a dynamic educational community, set within city parklands close to the University of Melbourne, offering a unique quality of residential and study experience.
Rural students thrive in the environment of Whitley, living and learning alongside students from all over the globe.
College life provides abundant academic, sporting, cultural and social opportunities in a truly supportive community, vital for the transition from secondary to tertiary education.
We are a genuine community, with compassion and respect for others. Any residential community’s strength is in its students. Our students are caring, committed young people.
We invite you to explore the opportunity that is life at Whitley College.
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** Whitley College Residential Tutor application extended to 8 Jan 2017, please share widely with those who may be interested. We have one more vacancy. **
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We celebrated the end of another successful year with our Whit's End Drinks. On this fine spring day, former students (ex-ressies), current residents and staff gathered in the green courtyard for drinks, nibbles and good conversation. We heard from our Warden Margie Welsford, who congratulated everyone on our successes in the cultural, sporting and academic realms in 2016. Our College musical "Rent" had a record number of nominations at the Union House Theatre Awards and we were also Volleyball champions around the Crescent. Student Club President Ghanisht Juwaheer challenged all Whitleyans to make 2017 the best year ever and former SC President Olivia Stocks shared on the formative role of Whitley.
Are you a postgraduate student or recently-completed postgraduate? Do you have what it takes to be a teacher and mentor to undergraduate students? Would you enjoy working in a team within an academic, cultural, sporting and social University residential community? Whitley College is seeking Resident Tutors for 2017. Preference may be given to candidates qualified to tutor in an Arts or Humanities discipline. Applicants should have current knowledge or teaching experience of the University of Melbourne undergraduate subjects within their teaching areas. Part-time duties include tutoring, pastoral care, security and contribution to community life. All resident tutors are appointed for the 2017 academic year with an attractive living package covering food and board in Parkville. To apply, please send a covering letter highlighting your experience and area of academic expertise, copy of your academic transcript, and full curriculum vitae (with contact details for three referees) to Jack Tan, Dean of Studies, Whitley College (email: jacktan@whitley.unimelb.edu.au). Applications close Friday 25th November 2016. http://whitley.unimelb.edu.au/residential-college/staff
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Music has always played a big part here at Whitley College. On Friday 4 November, our music students performed in a soiree at our chapel for our community. Our music program is led by resident tutor Dr. Mario Dobernig http://www.mariodobernig.com/about
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Congratulations to Kate Douglas (2nd year Arts), Director of Whitley Annual Residential Theatre Society (WARTS)'s production of RENT. Kate won the Murray Sutherland Award for Outstanding Participation in a Production at the Union House Theatre's Awards Night. Furthermore, Whitley received the following nominations: Outstanding Live Music Award, Stage Management/Production Award, Outstanding Ensemble, Best Performance in a Musical, Most Ambitious/ Risk Taking Production, Most Impressive Direction and Outstanding Production. Well done all!
Writer Zoë Morrison at Whitley College
At our post-prandial talk in October, our guest writer, academic and Rhodes Scholar Zoë Morrison reveals the genesis of her debut novel, "Music and Freedom", which won the 2016 Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction.
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Earlier in October, we were joined at our post-prandial talks by artist/human ecologist Asha Bee Abraham and writer/human geographer Zoë Morrison. Asha's work involves "connecting the dots between art, community and environment". http://ashabeeabraham.com Zoe, an academic and Rhodes Scholar has just released her debut novel, the prize-winning "Music and Freedom". http://www.zoemorrisonauthor.com
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As we head into the assessment period, here are some pearls of wisdom from Whitley tutors. Hope they will inspire you! Best wishes for a smooth examination period from all of us at Whitley!
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Valedictory Dinner 2016
Valedictory Dinner 2016! The final formal dinner on the College calendar where we celebrate over fine food and drinks the year that we've spent together. We farewelled our Valedictorians and listened to them speak nostalgically and gratefully about their College experience. We also acknowledged the work and contributions of our staff and student leaders, our exchange students, and gave out awards for Arts, services and the academic. (Photo creds: Abu Bhartia)
Whitley College Research Presentation -- Abu and his racing car
At Whitley, our graduate student and tutor researchers share their exciting and innovative work with the community through graduate seminars. In October, we heard from our graduate engineering student Abu Bhartia, who brought in his team from MUR Motorsports ("Designing the world's fastest bathtub"). An adrenalin-filled presentation which even featured some go-pro footage of the Melbourne University race car!
2016 Residential College Tutors
At Whitley College, you will be supported in your well-being and academic studies by our team of live-in staff and resident tutors.
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