Barton College (Deakin University)

Barton College is a residential college located at the Waurn Ponds campus of Deakin University. Established in 1989, the college is a residence made up of the Dawson, Evatt, and Hammond buildings.

Barton College
Deakin University
Barton College entrance in 2017 (with Common Room in background)
LocationBaxter Drive, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong
Coordinates38.199293°S 144.301387°E / -38.199293; 144.301387
Established1989
Named forSir Edmund Barton
ResidentsDawson
Evatt
Hammond
[1]
MascotThe Barton Boar

Initially, the college had staff and acted as a community (competing in sporting events, purchasing matching rugby tops).[2] Additionally, each year the 'Boar of the Year' was awarded until 2003. The college also published an annual BarTalk until 1994, when the Bartonian was published for one year.[3]

Previously, the Barton Common Room was filled with plaques, photos and awards attributed to the college. However, the re-painting of the building and lack of College activities led to the building featuring only a single Boar shield and the 'Boar of the Year' plaque. Services also include a pool table, air hockey table, and four tennis courts.

In 2017, for the annual Deakin Residence Football matches and college merchandise Barton College became known as the 'Barton Bulls'.[4]

Residences

Current residences
  • Dawson - named after baritone Peter Dawson (opened April 9, 1990)[5]
  • Hammond - named after Dame Joan Hammond (opened April 28, 1989)[6]

Former residences

See also

References

Bibliography
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-06. Retrieved 2017-03-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  2. Bartonian, pg. 14
  3. "Bartonian. Vol. 1 / Deakin University, Geelong campus, Barton College. - Version details". Trove. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  4. "Barton Bulls Hoodie - Indigo Wolf Custom Apparel". Indigo Wolf Custom Apparel. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  5. Dawson Opening (Plaque outside dorm). Building EJ, Deakin University: Deakin University Residences. 1990.
  6. Hammond Opening (Plaque outside dorm). Building EA, Deakin University: Deakin University Residences. 1989.
  7. "Accommodation Guide 2012" (PDF). Deakin University. 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2017.

Reference list
  • Bartonian (Annual) (1 ed.). Geelong: Deakin University. 1994.
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