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Love What You Do
I have been thinking of that quote, ‘If you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life.’ Attributed on the internet to Mark Twain, Marc Anthony and even Confucius, the quote obviously still has a lot of currency with people, even though we don’t know who...
You Can Only Be What You See
A couple of weeks ago, I shared the story of my third-grade teacher and her influence on my aspirations. She predicted that I would be President of the United States. As I have written about previously, while her aspirations for me helped me leave home for...
Positive Gossip
When I moved to Australia 30 years ago, I learned quickly that a trait I had learned growing up, being an affirming person, sat uncomfortably in Australia with some of my colleagues. I would go out of my way to affirm their teaching, their thinking or their...
Mallee Star Remembers her Roots
At just 21 years of age, Georgia Sheahan is already a business owner, sports talent and community leader. Travelling all the way from Dumosa, in Victoria’s Mallee, Georgia joined the St Hilda’s College community in 2017. Graduating from Wycheproof P-12 College,...
Aspirations are conferred by others, not innate
When I was in the third grade, my teacher told the class that one day, I would be President of the United States. We were learning about the US political system, and Vincent Lee had asked her if she had ever taught a president before (she was in her first year...
Mentoring Matters
In a recent post, , I tell the story of an important mentor in my life. Without her influence throughout university, I would not be who I am today, and she was just one of my mentors. I have been blessed with adults throughout my life, a little further down the road...
True North
As part of this leadership series, I have discussed the three lessons I have learned as a leader. This week is the final lesson: bring the best of who you are to what you do and always play to your strengths. Some of my peers read voraciously about leadership....
Do The Right Thing
Real leadership means doing the right thing, even when it is hard and you feel alone. When I took up the role of Head at my first residential College, I was only 35 years old. Nothing had really prepared me for the role or how to manage the situation I walked...
An Educator’s Role
Over the last week, I have finalised copy for a new role at the College: Dean of Students. As I have refined the position description and the advertising collateral, my own sense of why I have given most of my career to work in university residential...
Les Miserables MS Fundraiser
On Friday, 17 May, Lucy Burbury and the St Hilda’s College Communitas Committee hosted the ‘Les Misérables MS Fundraiser’. The evening was a huge success and included highlights from the acclaimed musical, Les Misérables, performed by singers and musicians from St...
Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta
Saturday’s intercollegiate rowing regatta was one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. On 4 May, Hilda’s supporters braved the cold and packed the banks of the Yarra River, ready to cheer on their crews. The icy weather did not deter the...
St Hilda’s Residential College Sport
Residential College sport has officially kicked off! The inter-collegiate sports program involves participation and competition between the ten residential colleges of the University of Melbourne. With events dating back to 1921, the program has a strong...