Langwith College, York

Coordinates: 53°56′56″N 1°01′42″W / 53.94880°N 1.02825°W

Langwith College

Langwith College Shield
     
University University of York
Location Heslington East, York
Motto Vincit qui se vincit (Latin)
Motto in English "He conquers who conquers himself"
Established 1965
Named for Langwith Common
Principal Dr Fiona Polack[1]
Officer Jonathan Exon
Administrator Suzanne Decker
Undergraduates 1500
Postgraduates 400
Website Langwith College
Langwith JCRC

Langwith College is a college of the University of York. Alongside Derwent College it was a founding college of the University, and is named after the nearby Langwith Common.[2]

History

Langwith, alongside Derwent is one of the founding colleges at the University of York, and was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 22 October 1965.[2] After having hosted Jimi Hendrix in 1967[3] however, the day to day history of Langwith College is largely undocumented, with much of the documentation from the early years being lost through fire damage. The college has an ongoing appeal to its alumni for any help they can be to chart and illustrate the history of Langwith.[4]

In 2003, the university set out plans to create a campus for 5,000 additional students, Heslington East.[5][6] In 2012 Langwith moved to Heslington East and Derwent took over its previous buildings.

Buildings and services

Langwith College is split across four courts: Sydney Smith Court, Gordon and Francesca Horsfield Court, John West Taylor Court and Philip Brockbank Court; all of which are named after members of the University who have significantly contributed to student life.[7]

The new £30m buildings house 650 students [8] in a circular formation, and is home to both undergraduates and postgraduates. 'The Glasshouse' bar is located at the centre of the college and is managed by the Student's Union. Within the college buildings is a launderette and a small study room for students. The Glasshouse is a joint common room for Langwith students and a place where they're able to share space. The college is located right next to the brand new sports village and plays host to some of the best sports people across the university

Organisation and administration

The Head of College is the Principal, a university academic who shares teaching duties with college responsibilities. The Principal is supported by the College Officer, a full-time live-in member of staff who has responsibility for welfare and day-to-day affairs.[9] The incumbent principal is Dr Fiona Polack.[1]

The College Officer is supported by a team of part-time Welfare Tutors, who are live-in postgraduate students.[10] The College Administrator manages the administrative affairs of the college.

Student life

Langwith has a strong rivalry with Derwent College and in 2005 it won the university's college sport league.

Student representation

All undergraduate residents are members of the Student Association, which is the Junior Common Room of Langwith. Its committee is elected annually and is responsible for representing the interests of Langwith students. The committee consists of various roles and focuses on events, welfare and college activities. Although branded as a Student Association, Langwith retains a Graduate Common Room and a Senior Common Room and therefore it's SA plays the same role as the JCRC in the other colleges.[11]

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Who's who in Langwith". Langwith College. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "History and Mission". Langwith College. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
  3. ↑ Nouse Archives http://www-student.cs.york.ac.uk/uni_history/jimi.html
  4. ↑ Langwith College, appeal for information http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/langwith/alumni/
  5. ↑ Garner, David (27 February 2003). "University outlines plans for new campus". University of York. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
  6. ↑ Chilvers, Mike (14 May 2004). "University threat to 'last farm'". BBC News. Retrieved 29 May 2011.
  7. ↑ "Accomodation - Langwith". University of York. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  8. ↑ https://www.york.ac.uk/campus-investment/projects/langwith/
  9. ↑ http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/langwith/whos-who/
  10. ↑ http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges/langwith/whos-who/college-tutors/
  11. ↑ "Who's Who in Langwith". Langwith College. Retrieved 26 January 2015.

External links

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