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Other major events include Orientation week (O'week), the two annual Pub Crawls, and Hall Ball |
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==Inter-College Rivalry== |
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'''''Operation Rubber Duckie''''' is quite possibly the most famous example of Hallie spirit. In an attempt to 'steal' one of the Inter-college bathtubs from St.Marks' college, the pond of St.Marks' was dyed pink (along with industrial strength foam) and one of their benches stolen as a result of not being able to find the bathtub. 20 Hallies were given community service for this, with complaints of some of the punishments not fitting the crime ''i.e.'' 9 hours community service for being one of the drivers, and not actually leaving the car. |
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Operation Rubber Duckie happened over the Easter weekend of 2007, all on consecutive days, and is known as ''''''The St.Marks' Raids'''''' by those in a higher position of authority at Flinders Housing. To Hallies however, it is known as either ''Operation Rubber Duckie'', ''Operation Fuck St.Marks' Over'', or ''Pink Friday'' and ''Egg Sunday'' (after Easter Friday and Sunday). |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 08:18, 26 May 2007
Established in 1971, the Flinders University Hall (commonly Uni Hall) is a students' residence situated on the grounds of Flinders University in Adelaide. It provides on-campus accommodation and meals for 232 university students, most of which attend Flinders University but also those attending other universities in South Australia. As of 2006, the current Dean of Flinders University Hall is Helen Fletcher, whilst the Associate Dean is Bec Pannell. A team of residential tutors provide pastoral and academic support, while resident-elected House Committee run social and sporting events for the Uni Hall residents (commonly Hallies).
Rooms
Each room contains a bed, wardrobe, desk, shelves, electric fan, heater, a telephone, and a cable Internet port. Each room measures roughly three square metres - although larger rooms are available to senior undergraduate or postgraduate students. Also to those who undertake community service or assist with House Committee events.
Facilities
Communal kitchens and bathrooms are available to students, as well as several "common rooms", with access to television sets, pool tables, daily newspapers, and vending machines. There are also several facilities, including a music room, a computer lab, a library, and a basketball/tennis court. The hall provides fifteen meals per week (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday to Friday); residents provide their own meals on weekends. A division of the catering company Eurest called "Scolarest" is contracted by the hall to supply the food during the week.
Sport
Flinders University Hall competes in the SAUCC competition against other colleges in Adelaide. Some of these sports include:
- Australian Rules
- Cricket
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
- Debating
While the 'Sharks' have endured many years lingering at the bottom of the High Table Cup with Lincoln College, 2006 was a year in which huge forward steps were taken. Flinders Uni Hall finished third with victories in Womens Football and Mens Soccer (First male trophy in ten years!). 2007 promises to be an even more successful year for the Sharks.
The cheer song for the Uni Hall Sharks is sung to the tune of You're a Grand Old Flag as follows:
It's a grand old flag, it's a high flying flag
It's the emblem for me and for you.
Its' the emblem of the team we love,
The team of the old Double Blues.
Every heart beats true, for the old Double Blues,
And we sing this song to you (what do we sing)
Should old acquaintance be forgot
Keep your eye on the old Double Blues!
Cultural
The Hall produces a quarterly newsletter for residents known as the Hall Herald which covers hall events, Flinders University events, advertisements and miscellaneous information. The annual Theatre Restaurant dinner provides opportunity for residents to demonstrate talents in dance, music, comedy, spoken word and plays.
Other major events include Orientation week (O'week), the two annual Pub Crawls, and Hall Ball
Inter-College Rivalry
Operation Rubber Duckie is quite possibly the most famous example of Hallie spirit. In an attempt to 'steal' one of the Inter-college bathtubs from St.Marks' college, the pond of St.Marks' was dyed pink (along with industrial strength foam) and one of their benches stolen as a result of not being able to find the bathtub. 20 Hallies were given community service for this, with complaints of some of the punishments not fitting the crime i.e. 9 hours community service for being one of the drivers, and not actually leaving the car.
Operation Rubber Duckie happened over the Easter weekend of 2007, all on consecutive days, and is known as 'The St.Marks' Raids' by those in a higher position of authority at Flinders Housing. To Hallies however, it is known as either Operation Rubber Duckie, Operation Fuck St.Marks' Over, or Pink Friday and Egg Sunday (after Easter Friday and Sunday).