Caitlin Stone
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The Dining Hall
The dining hall is a significant place in any residential college, providing not just meals but also memories. When International House opened in 1957, the dining hall was much smaller and more formal than it is today. ‘Men’ (as the residents were all male at that time) were required to dress formally for the evening […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2024/04/17/the-dining-hall
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Greycourt
International House’s ‘Greycourt’ stands out from the mid-century modern wings Clunies and Wadham and the quirky 70s Scheps. So how did Greycourt come to be part of IH? Greycourt, designed by the architects Henderson & Smart (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023), was built in 1882 and originally housed a school: Carlton College. Under the direction of […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2023/11/03/greycourt
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Ian Clunies Ross Wing
International House’s first accommodation building, now known as the Ian Clunies Ross Wing, had its beginnings when a group of University of Melbourne students and members of the broader community began discussing ways to ease some of the housing problems faced by the city’s international students. You can read more about the path to Clunies […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2023/04/05/ian-clunies-ross-wing
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The founders: Ian Clunies Ross
Sir Ian Clunies Ross (1899-1959), known to IHers from the ‘Clunies’ building, was a veterinary scientist and administrator. He was also the first chair of the International House Council. Clunies Ross’ involvement with International House can be linked to his interest in international affairs and involvement with the Rotary Club of Melbourne. In 1950 and […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2022/10/28/the-founders-ian-clunies-ross
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When was the first IH play?
The International House Drama Club staged its first play in 1964. The Teahouse of the August Moon played at the Union Theatre from 30 April until 2 May. All the male roles were taken by residents of International House. In the absence of female IH residents, the lead female role was played by University of […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2022/08/26/when-was-the-first-ih-play
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