University College, Otago
Te Whare Raiona (House of the Lion), so named to incorporate the ornate brass lions that feature prominently at the front of the building. It has since been incorporated into the college's official logo, merchandise and flags.
History
Historically, University College's South Tower housed males while the North Tower housed females. However, both towers today are unisex, with students sharing all facilities including bathrooms and showers. Highlights throughout the year include orientation week, formal dinners, ski trips, the ball, floor missions.
In early October 2019, a fire in the South Tower and the resulting water damage from the sprinkler system led to the evacuation of 60 Otago University students, who had to sleep with friends or at the university library. Due to water damage, the second, first, ground, and lower-ground floors had been evacuated.
Wardens
- D. F. Symon, 1969–1985
- P. I. C. Rennie, 1986–1992
- C. P. M. Geary, 1993–1996
- Ashley Day, 1997–2007
- Chris Addington, 2007–2018
- Andy Walne, 2019–2021
- Pauline Donovan, 2022–Present
Notable Past Residents
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A seminar room is dedicated to former resident Mark Parker, who died in the 2002 Bali bombings.
References
- ^ UniCol History, University College, retrieved 6 June 2011
- ^ About UniCol, University College, retrieved 6 June 2011
- ^ "Students sleep in library after fire in college". Otago Daily Times. 8 October 2019. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Fire at University College, University of Otago". New Zealand Herald. 5 October 2019. Archived from the original on 24 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
- ^ "Bali victim remembered". New Zealand Herald. 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
