Newman College (University of Melbourne)
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Newman College is a Roman Catholic, co-educational residential college affiliated with the University of Melbourne. During the university year it houses about 230 undergraduate students, and about 30 postgraduate students and tutors. The college was named after John Henry Newman, a convert to Catholicism.
History
Each college spawned from the secular nature of the University. Each of the major faiths was given land to the north of the main campus to establish institutions in which to teach religion.The original set of buildings were built during 1916 to 1918 and were designed by architect Walter Burley Griffin. They are believed to be some of his best work. This was recognised by the grant of a National Heritage Listing on September 21 2005, citing "the place has outstanding heritage value to the nation because of the place's importance in the course, or pattern, of Australia's natural or cultural history."
At its opening, the administration of the College was entrusted to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) who continue its administration to the present day. As of January 2006, the new Rector of the College is Fr Bill Uren SJ, a former Chaplain and Rector (1987-1990) of Newman. He replaced The Very Reverend Peter L'Estrange SJ, who held the position from 1991.
Trivia
With its lush Quadrangle Newman College is also one of the few places in suburban Melbourne that the native animal, Murinae can be found.
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