We’re celebrating 50 years of student accommodation at Deakin! See our alum stories and reunion events
Did you know that student accommodation at Deakin’s Waurn Ponds Campus pre-dates the opening of the University? Our first student accommodation opened at Waurn Ponds in 1973 on what was then the site of The Gordon.
In the lead-up to Deakin University celebrating 50 years since opening in 1974, Deakin Residential Services is delighted to celebrate 50 years of student accommodation throughout 2023!
Join us as we celebrate this milestone!
We will be sharing stories of alumni who have lived and studied with us over the last 50 years, as well as bringing past residents together for three great reunion events in June.
We encourage all past residents and staff to take this opportunity to revisit the University and student residences, to reconnect with old friends, and strengthen ongoing friendships. Come take a trip down memory lane and see what’s changed!
Please register below for the events:
- Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus: Thursday 15 June, 6–8pm. Register now
- Burwood Campus: Thursday 22 June, 6–8pm. Register now
- Warrnambool Campus: Friday 23 June, 5–7pm. Register now
There will be accommodation options available on campus, and we look forward to welcoming ex-residents and staff back to celebrate this important milestone together.
Please ensure you update your contact details with our alumni database to receive invitations to the events, and if you’d like to share your story since graduating to be part of our collection of alumni profile stories, please complete our short online form.