New Hall (St Andrews)
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New Hall is a residence of the University of St Andrews, in Scotland. Holding approximately 550 students, it is one of the larger halls of residence in St Andrews. It is located approximately three-quarters of a mile from the town center in the North Haugh.
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[edit] Amenities
The building holds 460 single rooms and 30 double rooms over four floors, all of which are equipped with an ensuite bathroom and double beds. Each bedroom has a television, internet data port and telephone. At present, the hall provides facilities for both self-catered and catered students, however plans are underway to turn New Hall into a catered only hall.
At present, the dining hall serves up to 320 students every day which adheres to the healthy living guidelines. There are also diner facilities provided for every self catered student.
The foyer is the main hub of student activity. It is comprised of a reception and a coffee shop. It also provides access to other interal facilities, such as the Music Room, Games Room, and Laundry Room.
[edit] Events
Regular events are held by the hall's student committee. Annual events include:
- Fresher Week Celebrations
- The Hallowe'en Party
- Christmas Formal Dinner
- Mr New Hall
- The New Hall Ball
[edit] Student Committee
- Senior Student: Eric Duffy
- Deputy Senior Student: Gian Paolo Manalastas
- Secretary: Richard Harker
- Treasurer: Alex Gnanapragasam
- Computer Convener: Alistair Cooper
- Publicity Convener: Alex Smith
- Ball Convenor: Debbie McIntosh
- Food Rep: Mackenzie Millar
- Environmental Rep: Christine Klymko
- Overseas Rep: Joy Wang
- SRC Reps: Jenni Sharp & Casey Hull
- Male Sports Rep Hannah Tait
- Female Sports Rep Julie Greenwood
- Charities Convenors Matt Berry & Hannah Zarb
- First Year Rep Faiz Hussain
- Social Convenor Alex Hoggard
[edit] Previous Senior Students
- 2005/2006: Sheree Hay
- 2004/2005: Maria Beattie
