Burton & Garran Hall
| Burton and Garran Hall, Australian National University | |
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| Full name | Burton and Garran Hall |
| Motto | ' |
| Type | self-catered, co-educational |
| Named after | Prof. Herbert ‘Joe’ Burton, Sir Robert Garran |
| Established | 1983 |
| Head of Hall | Dr Richard Adams |
| Dean | Tania Willis |
| Association | BAGRC |
| President | Callum Davey |
| Location | The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia |
| Residents | 515 |
| Athletics | File:RedbacksLogo.gif 23 ANU Inter-Hall teams called The Redbacks. |
| Mascot | Red-back spider |
| Website | http://bandg.anu.edu.au |
Burton & Garran Hall is a residential hall for undergraduate and postgraduate students at the Australian National University in Canberra. The hall is located on Daley Rd. and consists of five blocks, the fifth major block, known as 'Central Block', consists of a collective kitchen, a bar, and the administration facilities.
The hall was combined from two halls of residence, Burton Hall and Garran Hall.
Burton Hall was named after Professor H. Burton. Professor Burton was principal of the Canberra University College from 1949 to 1960 and, after the college became associated with the ANU, Principal of the School of General Studies from 1960 to 1965. At the same time as being principal, he also held a professorship in Economic History.
Garran Hall was named after Sir Robert Garran, the first secretary of the Federal Attorney-General's Department and Parliamentary Draftsman from 1901 to 1916. He was Solicitor-General from 1916 until 1932. Garran was president of the first Council of the University Association and Chairman of the Council of Canberra University College from 1930–53. He was the first honorary graduate of the University, receiving a Doctorate of Laws in 1951, and a Chair in the Faculty of Law bears his name.
Location
The Australian National University is located in the Australian Capital Territory with Burton and Garran Hall residing at the Clunies Ross Rd. end of the campus.
Sub-Deans & Senior Residents
For the 2007 academic year, this system will consist of 2 Sub-Deans, 4 'Principal Senior Residents', 12 Senior Residents and a number of Associate Senior Residents appointed.
These Associate Senior Resident positions consist of bar staff (including a bar manager), computer staff and transport staff.
Resident Committee
The Residents Committee is elected in Term 4 of each academic year to serve for the following year. These elections are non-compulsory.
The Committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, 1 Arts Representative, 1 Postgraduate Representative, 2 Male Sports Representatives, 2 Female Sports Representatives, 1 International Representative, 1 Community Representative, 1 Communications Representative, 1 First Year Representative and 1 First Year International Representative.
The President of BAGMA occupies a position of great prestige within the university and the election for this position is keenly debated among only the best and brightest residents.
It is expected that each member of this elected committee shall conduct their portfolios consistently with the principles of the Resident Committee Rules.
Presidents of BAGMA
(as of 2007 BAGMA has been renamed the BAGRC)
- Ms. Karina Shorter (1992)
- Ms. Michelle Oates (1993)
- Mr. Andrew Dempster (1994)
- Mr. Justin Mein (1995)
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- Mr. Benjamin Patricks (2000)
- Mr. Rob Curtis (2001)
- Ms. Amy Macdonald (2002)
- Mr. Adam Stone (Early-2003)
- Mr. Max Jeganathan (Mid-2003)
- Mr. Nick Quinnell (2004)
- Mr. Alex Grant (2005)
- Ms. Kristy Williamson (2006)
- Mr. Callum Davey (2007)
President's Award Recipients
Each year one resident is awarded the BAGMA President Awards in recognition to service to Hall and fellow residents. The Award is presented at the Valeté Ball at the end of the year. Past recipients include:
Malcolm Briggs (2000), Claire Jelbart (2001), Emlyn Cruickshank (2004), Benjamin Steel (2005), Tim Caddey (2006)
BAGMA Life Members
There are a number of BAGMA Life Members who were appointed in the late nineties and early 2000s. These include:
Justin Lacson (2001)
B&G Musical/Theatre Production
Since 1994, a yearly musical or theatre production has been directed and performed by Burton and Garran Residents. A list of past musical and theatre productions include:
- Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance (1994) - Directed by Matthew Marshall
- The Wiz (1998)
- Robbo and the Hoods (1999)
- Gilbert and Sullivan's The Sorcerer (2000) - Directed by Tim Jones
- Into the Woods (2002)
- Sheerluck Holmes (2003) - Directed by Callum Davey
- Alice In Wonderland (2004) - Directed by Tim Trudgian
- Big (2005) - Directed by Sarah Brewin
- A Dickin's Christmas (2006) - Directed by Patrice McClellan
Athletics
Burton & Garran athletic teams are known as the Redbacks, marking them as only ANU Hall to take a native animal as their mascot.
The college has a comprehensive and competitive selection of teams competing in the ANU Inter-College Sports Shield and has a number of titles in individual sports to its credit. However it has never had the distinction of holding the overall competition trophy.
Redback rivalries in this competition include Bruce Hall with whom Burton & Garran Hall were once closely affiliated and also John XXIII College who have dominated the overall competition for much of its recent history.
In 2007 Burton & Garran have had a successful start to Inter-Hall competition making finals appearances in Male Hockey, Male Cricket, Female Cricket & Netball whilst taking out both Basketball competitions, Female Volleyball and AFL. 2007 also marks the first year in which Burton & Garran Hall has ever won the prestigious Inward Bound event.
At the end of term 3 Burton & Garran are in 2nd place for the Sports Shield, closely following John XXIII.
Burton & Garran are currently the reigning Male Tennis, Male Basketball, Female Basketball, Female Volleyball, AFL and Female Table Tennis premiers.
Sportsmen Of The Year
- Mr. Sam Reid (2001)
- Mr. Manuraj Shunmuga Sundaram (2002)
- Mr. David Kelly (2003)
- Mr. David Orr (2004)
- Mr. Callum Davey (2005)
- Mr. Chris Sheahan (2006)
Sportswomen Of The Year
- Ms. Allison McArdle (2001)
- Ms. Leanne Bussell (2002)
- Ms. Belinda Cox (2003)
- Ms. Jennica Day (2004)
- Ms. Amanda Clark (2005)
- Ms. Rebecca Byrne (2006)
Arts
Burton & Garran Hall competes in a selection of artistic endeavours and competitions for the ANU Inter-Hall Arts Shield. Burton & Garran Hall has never held this award in overall standings although it has won individual events in the past.
Burton & Garran are currently the reigning Debating champions.
Artsperson Of The Year
- Mr. Nick Quinnell (2001)
- Mr. Tim Trudgian (2002)
- Ms. Bree Ahrens (2003)
- Mr. Tim Trudgian (2004)
- Mr. Mathew Bock (2005)
- Mr. Mathew Bock (2006)
Wider Issues
Rent is an on-going issue at the hall with the current tariff for 2007 being AU$144.50 pw.
The new implementation of the university-wide CardAx system has also had some problems, especially in regards to emergency safety.
Other areas of concern include the utility of the laundry and kitchen areas and the on-going maintentence and upkeep of the college facilities.