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FOUNDATION| About the Foundation |
| Achievements & History |
| Bequests (Oldham Society) |
| Donations |
| Donate Online |
| Functions & Events |
Jubilee Campaign  |
| Building Project |
| Equine Complex |
| Academic Program |
| Centre for the Study of Rural Australia |
| Scholarship Program |
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Achievements and History
Marcus Oldham College has made some wonderful changes within the college to its courses and facilities.
In its infancy, the College began with 14 students.
| 1962 |
Marcus Oldham opens its doors (14 students in Farm Management) |
| 1963 |
Completion of East Wing |
| 1974 |
Purchase of McDowall's Property |
| 1981 |
James Darling Resources Centre Library, Administration and Printing rooms incorporated |
| 1983 |
McCann Stables developed |
| 1984 |
Student Facility developed |
| 1989 |
College Foundation established Launch of the inaugural fundraising campaign $1.3 million raised Arthur Beggs Centre developed Indoor Riding Arena expanded |
| 1990 |
Scobie and Claire Mackinnon Wing developed for residence |
| 1992 |
Introduction of Agribusiness course William Buckland Wing developed including additional lecture room and staff offices |
| 1994 |
Law-Smith Wing developed for additional residences |
| 1999 |
Introduction of Degree for Farm Business Management course |
| 2000 |
Building for Excellence Campaign Launched |
| 2002 |
Improvements to Equine facilities (seven new horse paddock shelters) |
| 2003 |
Launch of the Student Financial Assistance program |
| 2004 |
Launch of the Oldham Society – giving by the Bequest Program Continued development of industry scholarship opportunities for students across all course programs Launch of the Dr Alastair Mackenzie Wool Industry Scholarship Fund |
| 2004/5 | Completion of the refurbishment of residential accommodation (constructed in 1961) Completion of toilet and shower block refurbishment (constructed in 1961) Dining Room refurbishment |
| 2005 |
Development of distance education programs Building for Excellence campaign concludes $1.4 million raised |
| 2006 |
Office space extensions to the computer centre Building to commence in September/October The Jubilee Campaign launched - Target $3 million |
| 2006/7 | Development of two new lecture rooms. Building to commence in December/January. Buckland Wing Extension (new classrooms) completed Official Opening 17th May 2007 In excess of $300,000 raised for the project Inaugural Golf Day at Moonah Links In excess of $65,000 raised for the National Jockeys Trust and Marcus Oldham Equine Facilities Project. |
| 2008 | Annual Golf Day at Eynesbury. In excess of $75,000 raised for the Marcus Oldham College Dining Room re-development. Part proceeds donated to the Country Fire Authority (CFA) Schools Education Program Centre for the Study of Rural Australia – launched in May |
| 2009 | Annual Golf Day at Eynesbury – raised over $35,000 with part proceeds to CFA Refurbishment of original (1962) lecture rooms x 3 and student / staff courtyard Opening of Ivo Dean Centre (Dining room and function centre) and landscaping of courtyard |
| 2010 | Annual Golf Day at Eynesbury – raised over $40,000 with part proceeds to SecondBite Opening of Scobie and Claire Mackinnon Stable Complex (9 stable, 5 day yard, tack room, feed room and wash bays) |
| 2011 | Annual Golf Day Eynesbury - Monies raised $35000 with proceeds going towards the extension and upgrade of the College Library “The James Darling Resources Centre” and our chosen charity for 2011, Brainwave Australia. |