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"Never regard #study as a #duty but as an enviable #opportunity to learn to know the #liberating #influence of #beauty in the #realm of the #spirit for your own personal #joy and to the #profit of the #community to which your later works #belong." - A.E. #grateful #ohappyday #graduation #ourANU (at Llewellyn Hall ANU) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnXIameATT1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j9q0h3zcw8mt
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As a Ph.D. scholar at the Australian National University (ANU) from 2004 to 2007, I stayed at the University House. I chose to live there because it is near my Coombs Building office. It was only halfway through my studies that I appreciated its rich history dating back to its establishment in 1954 as the oldest residential college at the university. The University House has undergone significant changes to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Originally designed to house academic units and later as a residence for faculty, staff, and postgraduate students, the building has transformed into a multifunctional space that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. The dormitory section where I lived serves as housing for Ph.D. Students, the rest of the building has been converted into 150 hotel-style rooms for visitors. Designed by architect and professor Brian Lewis, the University House is recognized as a heritage site by ANU, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, and the Government of Australia. The ceremonial opening of the University House in 1954, graced by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, marked a significant milestone in its history. Over the years, the building has adapted to changing times and needs, transitioning from the traditional Oxbridge collegiate system to that of a manor with facilities attuned to the 21st century. The University House has been a venue for numerous academic and social gatherings, including traditional Oxbridge formal dinners and free wine tastings for Ph.D. residents on Wednesday evenings. Its illustrious history is further enriched by the distinguished individuals who have resided within its walls, such as Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. A standout moment during my time at the University House was the visit by Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark in 2005, during which a memorandum of understanding was signed between ANU and universities in Copenhagen and Aarhus. It was unforgettable because I was busy writing my dissertation in my office daily from 12 noon till 5 a.m. I did not receive last-minute word about vacating the dorm premises after breakfast because Danish guests will be passing through. I was showering leisurely before noon, after waking up, minutes before the VIPs dropped by, when security knocked and slipped a note under my door, frantically instructing me to get properly dressed ASAP. The University House has become a heritage-listed boutique hotel with various dining options and event spaces. Despite facing challenges like the hailstorm damage in January 2020, the building is resilient and undergoing restoration to continue its legacy of academic excellence and cultural significance for future generations to appreciate. As University House continues to thrive, its importance within the ANU community remains unwavering, ensuring its place in its rich history for generations to come. #australiannationaluniversity
#ourANU #perspectives: #nofikter #reflections on #signs of #thriving #life, and #remembering to #support the #fallen (at The Australian National University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zUAuxJ_mT/?igshid=1u8fyxrtlu5t2
#ourANU #perspectives: #reflections on #signs of #thriving #life, and #remembering to #support the #fallen (at The Australian National University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zQl0OJ86V/?igshid=1x3vpw3a3xcd4
#ourANU #perspectives: #thriving #signs #reflections (at Sullivans Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zMDUMJsAA/?igshid=klbee5gbli4y
#ourANU under #bluerskies, and #lusher #golden #greens (at The Australian National University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zLRXZpJcO/?igshid=hj35rq9oqkxu
