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students from Baxter, Basser, and Goldstein colleges and was led by Paul Elton, the president of the 1986 Baxter College House Committee. The committee petitioned the University Council to investigate O'Brien's plans to make Baxter a first-year student only college, the removal of Valedictory dinners, the misuse of house funds, the reinstatement of expelled students, and the fairness of disciplinary actions. On May 12, 1986, the University Council established an ad hoc committee to investigate the matter. O'Brien resigned on July 11, 1986, and was replaced by Dr. Bruce Avis, who discontinued the title of "Master." The events and investigation by the Kensington Colleges Inquiry were reported by the UNSW student newspaper
311: 551: 625:, with sister colleges attending; the "Baxter Ball"; "REXTAB" - where ex-residents ("exressies") are invited to attend and "Baxyard Blitz" where an entire floor of the college themes and decorates their living spaces to be judged by the Dean of College. Valedictory dinners are served at the conclusion of each teaching period, often with speeches from notable guest speakers, the dean and House Committee president 1052: 497:, are collectively known as the Kensington Colleges. Philip Baxter college is the largest of The Kensington Colleges. Residents generally stay in Baxter for two or three years before ending their college tenure. A student had to remain at College for two and a half years, to be named Honorary College Valedictorian. Residents are provided with three meals per day during session at the nearby 182: 68: 27: 617:
The College engages in a variety of social and sporting events annually, including the inter-college competition known as The Ruth Wheen Cup, along with off-campus activities in Coogee, Randwick, and Sydney CBD. Residents, fondly referred to as "ressies," take part in weekly coffee nights where the
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The redeveloped Philip Baxter College opened in Semester 1, 2014. It accommodates 201 students in a mixture of rooms with either en suite or shared bathroom facilities. Philip Baxter College has expansive common and study areas as well as a rooftop garden. The College shares landscaped garden areas
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In 1985, a conflict arose between college students and "Master" Peter O'Brien, the head of multiple colleges, over allegations of "overuse of authority." This led to the formation of the Students Submission Committee, which aimed to remove O'Brien from his position. The committee was composed of
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Residents at Baxter are also encouraged to produce new traditions and enterprises. A notable example is the "J&D" coffee cart which is run by students and services all of the Kensington Colleges. The profits from the cart are donated to a charitable cause.
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during a major redevelopment of UNSW's student accommodation facility. The $ 110 million redevelopment that saw The Kensington Colleges completely re-developed and three new colleges added to the portfolio:
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All student activities are coordinated by the student elected House Committee and overseen by the Dean of College. Recurring activities include harbour cruises on
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The original college was constructed over two years from 1964 to 1966, and opened in 1966. It was the third residential college on the university campus to open.
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House Committee introduces new activities, events, and updates to the broader college community.
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During 2012 and 2013 Baxter College also housed residents from sister colleges
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and the newly established residences; Fig Tree Hall and Colombo House.
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The original Philip Baxter College Building (D14/D18) in 1966
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