University College, Otago
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University College founded in 1969, is the largest residential hall at the University of Otago
University of Otago
The University of Otago in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university with over 22,000 students enrolled during 2010.The university has New Zealand's highest average research quality and in New Zealand is second only to the University of Auckland in the number of A rated academic researchers it...

. It houses approximately 550 residents during the academic year. Originally consisting of two towers, North Tower and South Tower, it has since been expanded with the apprehension of a set of flats on Clyde street and then in 2004 with the Northern and Southern Annexes. It is one of the most central colleges on the campus, situated beside the university's original buildings.
Originally one tower (South Tower) housed males the other (North Tower) housed females, now however the towers are unisex, with students sharing all facilities including bathrooms and showers.
Highlights throughout the year include O'Week, 'Bak-2-Skool' parties, Formal dinners, ski trips, Ball, 'Bad Taste' parties, Floor Missions, and Float parades.

Masters

  • D. F. Symon, 1969-1985
  • P. I. C. Rennie, 1986-1992
  • C. P. M. Geary, 1993-1996
  • Ashley Day, 1997-2007
  • Chris Addington, 2007 - Present

Notable Past Residents

A seminar room is dedicated to former resident Mark Parker, who died in the 2002 Bali bombings.

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