Talk:University of Otago
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[edit] Alumnae and alumni
Right-O, fellow-grads, students, and sympathisers: let's see if we can convert some of those sub-subheading famous people into internal links by writing articles about them! Robin Patterson 05:07, 4 Feb 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Colleges and Halls
It's bugged me for sometime the over-emphasis on this page with respect to Knox and Selwyn. I have fairly strong connections to one of them, but frankly it makes me a bit nauseous. Knox and Selwyn are not the only halls that are independent of the University, or the only halls with Chapels or Tutorials. And while they do have "fellows", the fellows do not interact in the same way that fellows interact in the same way they do at, say, Cambridge. They are both older, and probably have a higher degree of tradition associated with them, but they way it's presented seems exaggerated, and mildly in violation of NPOV...Limegreen 04:18, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Colleges etc
The comment about Knox/Selwyn is perhaps true. But skimming through the article I notice the comment about how the most selective halls are Carrington, Selwyn and Knox. Certainly Carrington is selective, but nowhere near as much so as the other two.
All three are full of snobby Ivory Tower types, what does it matter?
I think the suggestion is out to make a separate article called something like ""University of Otago Residence Halls". Instead of having separate articles for each hall, or instead of having excessive material about a particular one here. What do yall think? Lisamh 16:59, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Colleges cont'd
Why is the description of Arana right in the middle of the university page? Surely this is a mistake? Agree with the above re University of Otago Colleges of Residence, however think seperate pages for Knox and Selwyn are warranted simply because of the history and interest independent of their status as university colleges. Knox for example has a School of Ministry and Selwyn is after all the first.
Valid point re selectiveness of Carrington. The most consistently selective are Knox, Selwyn and Arana. I think while there may be an 'emphasis' on Knox and Selwyn Colleges it reflects the fact that by their nature (high rate of returners, history, traditions, resident and non-resident fellows' they play a more integral role in their students' university experiences. Do agree however that the bulk of any information about them or any other hall detracts from the university site and should be seperated.
[edit] cleanup help
I'm asking for cleanup help on the University College, Otago article. The current article isn't very informative. Thanks. Kerowyn 06:56, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Motto
The motto seems to be incorrect. It should be 'Dare to be wise' (c.f. http://www.otago.ac.nz/profiles/students/annaguthrie.html) kabl00ey 08:32, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
- 'Dare to be wise' is the translation that the University seems to prefer, although I am not aware as to whether they have officially adopted an english version. Sapere Aude suggests that the current gloss there is at least not entirely incorrect. the more common gloss occurs in the text, and intriguingly, that other version has been there for almost 2 years with no comment [1] --Limegreen 00:13, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Allen Hall
I think if there is going to be an article about the capping show then there should also be an article about the other theatrical events that happen at the University, of which there are many created every year by the Theatre Studies dept. The theatre dept is a large part of uni life for many people as there is a new play every week for the Lunch Time Theatre Programme and also many evening theatre productions directed by the departments honours students.
