Category: Satadal
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1959: The President reports
R. J. Seddon This is an edited version of a report published in Satadal in 1959. At the official opening of International House on 24th May, 1958, the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Menzies, said, ‘The answer to the problems of the world is personal friendship between the people of all nations’; and this is […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2020/09/21/1959-the-president-reports
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When was the first Satadal?
As we look forward to the 2020 Satadal, in this History Mystery we look back at its very first issue. The first Satadal was produced in 1959. Editors Andrew Deacon and Bill Holder explained its title and aims: ‘Satadal’ is a Sanskrit word used to suggest unity in diversity, and harmony in multiformity, as symbolized […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2020/09/21/when-was-the-first-satadal
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International House: The first years
Nicos Kanaris Nicos Kanaris (1929-1961), a science student from Cyprus, was one of the first residents of International House. In 1960, he was appointed Tutor in Biology and Botany, and in 1961 he was made an Honorary Life Member of the Student Club. This is an edited version of an article he wrote for Satadal […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2020/05/14/international-house-the-first-years
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From the Warden: Sir Ian Clunies Ross and International House
Brian Jones Brian Jones was the first Warden (Head) of International House. This article was published in Satadal in 1959. The publishing of the first International House Magazine is a notable event in the history of the House. We are much in the debt of those by whose enterprise and exertions this has been achieved. […] -
International House: The early years 1949-56
Sam Dimmick Sam Dimmick was Secretary and President of the Students’ Representative Council. In 1959, when he wrote this article, he was Liaison Officer for Overseas Students. He went on to become the second Warden (Head) of International House. This is an edited version of an article published in Satadal in 1959. Early post war […]
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