Lincoln College (University of Adelaide)

Lincoln College, University of Adelaide
Full name	Lincoln College
Motto	Per Litteras ad Fidem Through Learning to Faith
Named after	Lincoln College, Oxford
Established	1952
Principal	Ms. Rebecca Pannell B.A.
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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."

College Principals

Period	Details
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.

Sports

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.

Cultural Events

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.

Social Events

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.

International Events

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.

Buildings and grounds

Lincoln College prides itself 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.

• Federation: A mansion steeped in immense history, former residence to Sir Richard Chaffey Baker; barrister, parstolist and politician. Sir Baker was the first South Australian born member of the colonial legislature, native born member of the legislative council, senator and the first President of the Australian Senate. He was knighted in 1895 and appointed Queens Council in 1900. Sir Baker is regarded as one of the founding fathers of federation and was a member of the Federal Conventions of 1891 and 1897-98. It remains a Heritage Listed Building of South Australia, of extreme historical value. In 2009 Federation was re-opened following extensive renovations. It currently houses 12 superb student rooms; common area; state-of-the-art kitchen and dining room with two function rooms. It also hosts the active residence of the Lincoln College Dean.

• Abraham House: Formerly known as Annexe due to its communication to the Federation building, it underwent posthumous dedication to the late Datuk Dr Samuel C E Abraham (Alumnus 54-58), a respected practitioner of Paediatrics both overseas and in Australia whom champion such philanthropical projects as the Johor Baru Spastic Centre and the Sentul Project. It remains a Heritage Listed Building of South Australia. In 2009 Abraham House was re-opened following extensive renovations, it now hosts 20 superb student rooms with state-of-the-art reading rooms; a fully functional kitchen and common areas.

Notable Alumni

• Art and Culture:

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.

• Medicine:

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.

• Law and Politics:

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.