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Looking ahead
President of Janet Clarke Hall Council Members: Prof. Susan Sawyer AM To open our academic year, Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson conducted a Welcome to Country
The Most Rev’d Dr Philip Freier Prof. Hugh Williams for our 2024 residential student cohort. Speaking first in Woi-wurrung language and then in English, Uncle Bill
(until Sep 2024) provided unique insights into Aboriginal culture in Narrm (Melbourne), as he burnt sticks and prepared fresh gum
College Visitor In June 2024, the launch of our Strategic Plan Today, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive
leaves for students to take part in a centuries old Smoking Ceremony.
Prof. Peter Doherty AC College Staff 2024-2029 marked the beginning of an important community and providing a home for students
new chapter for the College as we work towards from all socioeconomic backgrounds, we provide
Fellows Principal vital means-tested scholarship assistance to 57% of
Dr Drew Berry Dr Eleanor Spencer-Regan becoming Australia’s first need-blind residential students in residence.
Prof. Elizabeth Blackburn AC college, ensuring that the brightest and best students
The Hon. Diana Bryant AO QC Deputy Principal can thrive in our community regardless of their As we work towards the fulfilment of our Strategic
Dr Fiona Caro Ms Margie Welsford socioeconomic status. Plan 2024-2029, we invite our community to support
Prof. Adrienne Clarke AC Dean of Studies Ms Briana Ellis
Mrs Jaan Enden Business Manager Ms Katerina Milosovska Janet Clarke Hall has always led the way as ‘the the College in 2025 as we grow our endowment to
Ms Erika Feller AO Publications Officer Ms Shelley Roberts college of firsts’. Established in 1886 as Australia’s increase the number of students we can support
Prof. Ruth Fincher AM Office Manager Ms Carolyn Stewart (until Oct 24) first residential university college for women, we and to refurbish our beloved Dining Hall, ensuring it
Dr Helen Garner Bookkeeper Ms Antonella Augello were also among the first to become co-educational remains a place of lively conversation, community-
Prof. Anna Goldsworthy Facilities Manager Mr Bruce Stewart (until Dec 24) in 1973, recognising the changing needs and values building, and care for all residents.
Ms Michelle Grattan AO Facilities Assistant Mr Michael Lynch of our nation’s young people.
Ms Thenu Herath Librarian Ms Emily Pyers In December, we will publish Luce 2025 as we
Prof. Mary Hiscock AM transition to a calendar-year publication cycle.
Mrs Penelope Lewisohn In 2026 we will gather our global community to
Dr Fay Marles AM Resident Tutors celebrate the 140th anniversary of the founding of
Ms Margaret Richardson AM Ms Amy Bongetti
Prof. Doreen Rosenthal AO Mr Aidan Carter Janet Clarke Hall, looking back on our proud history
Prof. Cheryl Saunders AO Mr Joshua McLeod and looking towards our exciting future.
Mr Timothy Thwaites Ms Rebekkah Markey-Towler (until Nov 24)
Prof. Gillian Triggs Ms Elise Matthyssen (until Jan 24)
Prof. Sally Walker AM Mr Adam Nelson (until Nov 24)
Prof. Alexandra Walsham CBE Dr Jack Tan
Prof. Judith Whitworth AC
Kenneth Moore Memorial Dr Joshua Hooke
Music Scholar
Council
Artist-In-Residence Ms Alice Pung OAM
Chair of Council
Ms Clare Pullar Student Club Executive

Deputy Chair of Council: Senior Student & President
Mr Alex Murphy (until Apr 2024) Ms Della Knight
Mr Allan Joseland (from Apr 2024)
Vice-President
Committee Chairs:
Ms Evie Archer
Finance, Investment & Audit Mr Anthony Wood
(until Dec 2024) Secretary Ms Ruby O’Connell
Treasurer Ms Josephine Ung
Governance & Nominations Mr Allan Joseland
General Representative Ms Katherine Wen
Advancement Ms Clare Pullar Arts and Culture Representative Mr Dante Duell
Sports Representative Ms Brianna Burgess
Council Members: Ms Sheryl Bartlett
Sports Representative Mr Ethan Watson
Prof. Russell Goulbourne
Mr Stephen Higgs OAM
(until Dec 2024)
Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy
Ms Bronwen Moncrieff
Mr Justin Pascoe
(from Jan 2024)

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