Cromwell College
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Cromwell College, University of Queensland is a residential college of the University of Queensland
in St Lucia
, Queensland
, Australia
. Cromwell College was founded in 1950 and initially funded by a generous gift from the Hancock family. The College is now affiliated with the Uniting Church. Cromwell was the first of the Colleges on the St Lucia campus in June 1954, and admitted men only until it became co-ed
in 1973.
Cromwell College was host to the Queensland Youth Aerospace Forum in 2006, 2007 and again in 2008
The emblem of Cromwell College is a Lion. The Dining Hall is central to the college which is laid out in a relaxed sprawling style with gardens integrated. The college has six "corridors" (dormitories) named after influential people in Cromwell's history. The corridor names are North, Lockley, Thatcher, Begbie, Dowling and Hancock. A chapel, tennis court and an entertainment/function room aptly called the "Lions Den".
Cromwell College Student Association is a member of the Inter College Council (ICC) of UQ and is noted for the nationwide-famous bunker party held bi-annually. Additionally, the college is renowned for the use of 'fresher names'. A long standing tradition where students are randomly assigned nicknames during orientation week, which remain as their title until they leave the college (sometimes longer).
Being situated on Walcott Street, provides easy access to the University for students. Grace College and International House are in close proximity to Cromwell and the three colleges share a rich history together.
Cromwell Bunker is the longest running event at the University of Queensland
dating back to 1973.
The event has grown to, as of 2008, become the largest college run party in Australia
.
In recent events, a nearby resident of the college, Dr. Murray Bingham, living on Boomerang street has filed noise complaints on the twice a year fundraising party to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Queensland. Due to the distaste of loud music from Dr. Bingham, the 2500 capacity has been culled to 600, placing the college's student association into a state of financial bankruptcy. This is due to the bunker party being the primary fundraiser to the student association and the various charities that they donate to.
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
in St Lucia
St Lucia, Queensland
St Lucia is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 4 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is bordered on three sides by the Brisbane River and is dominated by the main campus of the University of Queensland.-History:...
, Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Cromwell College was founded in 1950 and initially funded by a generous gift from the Hancock family. The College is now affiliated with the Uniting Church. Cromwell was the first of the Colleges on the St Lucia campus in June 1954, and admitted men only until it became co-ed
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
in 1973.
Cromwell College was host to the Queensland Youth Aerospace Forum in 2006, 2007 and again in 2008
The emblem of Cromwell College is a Lion. The Dining Hall is central to the college which is laid out in a relaxed sprawling style with gardens integrated. The college has six "corridors" (dormitories) named after influential people in Cromwell's history. The corridor names are North, Lockley, Thatcher, Begbie, Dowling and Hancock. A chapel, tennis court and an entertainment/function room aptly called the "Lions Den".
Cromwell College Student Association is a member of the Inter College Council (ICC) of UQ and is noted for the nationwide-famous bunker party held bi-annually. Additionally, the college is renowned for the use of 'fresher names'. A long standing tradition where students are randomly assigned nicknames during orientation week, which remain as their title until they leave the college (sometimes longer).
Being situated on Walcott Street, provides easy access to the University for students. Grace College and International House are in close proximity to Cromwell and the three colleges share a rich history together.
Cromwell Bunker
Twice a year, the Cromwell College Students Association runs "Cromwell Bunker". Themes change every semester but have in the past included "Mythical and Medieval", "What Used To Be Cool", "Back To The Future", "Made In Australia" and most recently, "Toybox", followed by "Circus".Cromwell Bunker is the longest running event at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
dating back to 1973.
The event has grown to, as of 2008, become the largest college run party in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
.
In recent events, a nearby resident of the college, Dr. Murray Bingham, living on Boomerang street has filed noise complaints on the twice a year fundraising party to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Queensland. Due to the distaste of loud music from Dr. Bingham, the 2500 capacity has been culled to 600, placing the college's student association into a state of financial bankruptcy. This is due to the bunker party being the primary fundraiser to the student association and the various charities that they donate to.