Janet Clarke Hall

Janet Clarke Hall, Melbourne
Full name	Janet Clarke Hall The University of Melbourne
Motto	Deo Duce, Verbo Luce God as Guide, the Word as Light
Named after	Janet Lady Clarke
Established	1886
Sister College(s)	Trinity College
Principal	Dr Damian X. Powell
Location	Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria
Undergraduates	90
Postgraduates	6
Website	-

Janet Clarke Hall from Royal Parade

Janet Clarke Hall (JCH) is an Anglican residential college of the University of Melbourne.

History

Established in 1886 as a residential hostel for women students of Trinity College, the College was named after a significant benefactor Janet, Lady Clarke. Janet Clarke Hall was the first university college in Australia to admit women as resident students.

Janet Clarke Hall became an independent college in 1961, and co-educational in 1973. Janet Clarke Hall is led by Principal and historian Dr Damian X. Powell.

Culture

Janet Clarke Hall is a leading academic College which offers a highly supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for students. JCH places emphasis upon supporting and encouraging its students in their professional and personal formation, offering strong academic and pastoral support.

JCH students are offered opportunities to participate in the arts, a wide range of sports, drama, debating, and a social calendar including balls, dinners, and parties.

Scholarships

Janet Clarke Hall offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to students upon the basis of academic merit and financial need. Academic and community service scholarships were awarded to more than a third of students this year.

The scholarships are awarded upon the recommendation to the College Council of a committee comprising the Principal, Chairman of Council, and a representative of the University of Melbourne. All details regarding requests for financial assistance are kept strictly confidential to the College.

Artist in Residence

The current Artist-in-Residence is Alice Pung, acclaimed novelist.

The Artist in Residence program brings artists and the College community together in an environment which encourages exploration, dialogue, and enjoyment.

The College's Kenneth Moore Memorial Music Scholar is Dr Anna Goldsworthy, an acclaimed classical pianist and writer. Throughout the year, Dr Goldsworthy performs recitals for the College's benefit, and runs a masterclass for music students of the college.

Literary Focus

The College has an annual literature dinner where an established author speaks to the college about their writing and any topical issues. Past speakers have included Helen Garner, Peter Goldsworthy, Alice Pung, Chloe Hooper, and Peter Singer.

The Student Club of Janet Clarke Hall Incorporated

The Student Club of Janet Clarke Hall Inc. provides students with support and organises social, sporting and cultural activities. Particularly significant is the college's "Orientation Week," inducting new students into the unique culture of JCH. It is reported to have been "the best week of my life" for many. The Student Club is administered by an eight-member executive, comprising President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Arts & Culture Rep, Female & Male Sports Reps, and a General Rep.

College Visitor

The current College Visitor is Nobel Laureate Professor Peter C. Doherty AC, winner of the Nobel Prize and Australian of the Year in 1997.

Distinguished alumni

Distinguished Alumni include

• Professor Elizabeth Blackburn, Morris Herzstein Professor of Biology and Physiology at University of California, San Francisco, and winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine 2009.
• Professor Adrienne Clarke, former Lieutenant Governor of Victoria and Chancellor of La Trobe University.
• Dr Helen Garner, one of Australia's most distinguished writers.
• Mr Peter Yates, former CEO of PBL.
• Dame Margaret Blackwood, founder of the Genetics Department at the University of Melbourne.
• Professor Sally Walker, former Vice-Chancellor of Deakin University.
• Dr Ross Bastiaan AM, sculptor of Australian war commemoration.
• Ms Fay Marles, former Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

Distinguished tutors

Distinguished former tutors include

• Manning Clark, Historian
• Marilyn Warren, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria

Rhodes Scholars

Alumni who were awarded Rhodes Scholarships include

• Dr James Watson
• Mr Leng Lee
• Dr Lauren Rickards
• Dr Catherine Button

External links

• Janet Clarke Hall Website