| Lincoln College, University of Adelaide | ||||||||||
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| Full name | Lincoln College | |||||||||
| Motto | Per Litteras ad Fidem Through Learning to Faith |
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| Named after | Lincoln College, Oxford | |||||||||
| Established | 1952 | |||||||||
| Principal | Ms. Rebecca Pannell B.A. | |||||||||
| President | {{{pres}}} | |||||||||
| Location | North Adelaide | |||||||||
| Residents | 240 | |||||||||
| Admission | co-residential [s1973], prior all-male | |||||||||
| www.adelaide.edu.au/lincoln | ||||||||||
Lincoln College is a Uniting Church in Australia residential college affiliated with the University of Adelaide. It was established by the Methodist Church of Australasia in 1952 and is named after Lincoln College, Oxford at which John Wesley was a fellow. Lincoln College started as a men's college and admitted women in 1973. Currently the college has 240 residents, with about 49% international students.
It has a weekly published newsletter called the "Ibex."
The yearly magazine publication is called the "Stag."
The alumni association has a newsletter called the "Lincoln Line."
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| Period | Details |
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| 1952 – 1972 | Rev. William Frank Hambly, M.A., Ph.D |
| 1973 – 1984 | Dr. John W. Whitehead, B.A., B.D., Ph.D |
| 1984 – 1994 | Dr. Geoffrey Scott B.A., L.Th., Ph.D |
| 1995 – 2004 | Dr Peter Gunn Ph.D (Sociology) |
| 2004 – 2007 | Ken Webb M.Sc. (Chemistry), DipEd |
| 2007 – Present | Ms Rebecca Pannel, B.A. |
Lincoln College competes against the other Adelaide undergraduate colleges in the Douglas Irving Cup (formerly known as the High Table Cup) competition. The different kinds of sports include swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, athletics, net ball, soccer, and debating. In 2010, Lincoln was third on the 'High Table Cup' competition.
The College Club has a range of 'cultural' events throughout the year organised by the Cultural Secretary. These include annual winery tours to surrounding wine regions such as the Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, weekly pub nights and the annual 'Hen's and Buck's' pub crawl.
The social calendar at Lincoln consists of four main events throughout the year as well as O-Week and Re O-week. These weeks are full of social activities such as Casino Night and themed pub crawls. First semester includes Birthday Bash, celebrating Lincoln College's creation and the Lincoln College Open Show. The Open Show is an event where all other SAAUCC Colleges are invited to attend. It was entitled Trapdoor until 2005 when it was changed to a 'Battle of the Bands' format. Second semester includes Lincoln Ball and the end of year celebration, VD (Valedictory Dinner). Lincoln Ball is a formal event where only the residents of Lincoln College can attend. VD includes a catered dinner, end of the year awards, and a dance located in the college. Lincoln College also has smaller social events throughout the year including winery tours, planned dinners, trips to the horse races, cooking classes, and game nights.
A sizeable amount of international residents call Lincoln College their home away from home. As such, their needs to be taken care of. International night is held yearly in May with a range of food prepared by the international students and the kitchen staff. The night is also spiced up with a performances by both international and local residents. In keeping with common Asian values, the night is also non-alcoholic.
Lincoln College prides its self on its long history and heritage. Located on Brougham Place in beautiful North Adelaide it comprises four fabulous state heritage-listed buildings, once the homes of prominent Australian pioneers. The campus also comprises three residential blocks; a chapel and music rooms.
Robert Hannaford (alumnus 62-64): Artist: Winner Moran Portrait Prize; Archibald Peoples Choice [91,96,98] Finalist Archibald Prize 1991-2009; commissioned artist; political cartoonist.
Dr Basil Hetzel (alumnus 56-57): Medical Research: National Trusts Australian Living Treasure; Pollin Prize for Pediatric Research; Companion of the Order of Australia.
Datuk Dr Samuel C E Abraham (alumnus 1954-580): Medicine: Founder Johor Baru Spastic Centre and the Sentul Project.
The Hon. Christopher Sumner AM (alumnus 1960-65): Politics: Attorney-General for South Australia from 1982–93; member of the Legislative Council of South Australia from 1975-94.
Kingsley Newman AM (alumnus 1957-58): Law: Youngest ever Special Magistrate and appointed as Senior Special Magistrate.
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