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Cromwell College, University of Queensland 
Full name Cromwell College Motto Ubi spiritus, ibi libertas
Where the spirit is, there is libertyNamed after Oliver Cromwell Established 1950 Principal Ross Switser President Nic Finlay Location St Lucia Campus Residents 240 Admission Co-educational since 1973, formerly male only Homepage Alumni Homepage Cromwell College, University of Queensland is a residential college of the University of Queensland in St Lucia, Queensland, Australia. Cromwell College was founded in 1950 and initially funded by a generous gift from the Hancock family. The College is now affiliated with the Uniting Church. Cromwell was the first of the Colleges on the St Lucia campus in June 1954[1], and admitted men only until it became co-ed in 1973.
Cromwell College was host to the Queensland Youth Aerospace Forum in 2006, 2007 and again in 2008
The emblem of Cromwell College is a Lion. The Dining Hall is central to the college which is laid out in a relaxed sprawling style with gardens integrated. The college has six "corridors" (dormitories) named after influential people in Cromwell's history. The corridor names are North, Lockley, Thatcher, Begbie, Dowling and Hancock. A chapel, tennis court and an entertainment/function room aptly called the "Lions Den".
Cromwell College Student Association is a member of the Inter College Council (ICC) of UQ and is noted for the nationwide-famous bunker party held bi-annually. Additionally, the college is renowned for the use of 'fresher names'. A long standing tradition where students are randomly assigned nicknames during orientation week, which remain as their title until they leave the college (sometimes longer).
Being situated on Walcott Street, provides easy access to the University for students. Grace College and International House are in close proximity to Cromwell and the three colleges share a rich history together.
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Cromwell Bunker
Twice a year, the Cromwell College Students Association runs "Cromwell Bunker". Themes change every semester but have in the past included "Mythical and Medieval", "What Used To Be Cool", "Back To The Future", "Made In Australia" and most recently, "Toybox", followed by "Circus".
Cromwell Bunker is the longest running event at the University of Queensland dating back to 1973.
The event has grown to, as of 2008, become the largest college run party in Australia.
In recent events, a nearby resident of the college, Dr. Murray Bingham, living on Boomerang street has filed noise complaints on the twice a year fundraising party to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Queensland. Due to the distaste of loud music from Dr. Bingham, the 2500 capacity has been culled to 600, placing the college's student association into a state of financial bankruptcy. This is due to the bunker party being the primary fundraiser to the student association and the various charities that they donate to.
Cromwell College Rowing
Cromwell is renowned for its success within the ICC rowing competition, particularly in the Mens 1st VIII.
References
- ^ "History of Cromwell". Cromwell College. http://www.cromwell.uq.edu.au/history.php. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
External links
University of Queensland Intercollege Council
Cromwell College | Duchesne College | Emmanuel College | Grace College | International House | King's College | St John's College | St Leo's College | Union College | The Women's College | Gatton Halls of Residence
Coordinates: 27°29′51.21″S 153°00′29.59″E / 27.4975583°S 153.0082194°E
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