Parkes College (Deakin University) Explained

Parkes College
Shield:	Parkes_Panthers_(Deakin_University)_Waurn_Ponds_Logo.png
University:	Deakin University
Location:	Residence Road, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong
Coordinates:	-38.1999°N 144.3027°W
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Founders:	-->
Established:	2014
Named For:	Sir Henry Parkes
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Masters:	or
Residents:	FJ, FK, FL, FM^[1]
Mascot:	The Parkes Panther^[2] NRAS Knights (formerly)^[3]

Parkes College is a college of the Waurn Ponds campus of Deakin University. It was developed from 2011 and opened in 2014 as part of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).^[4]

Parkes College offers students studio apartments to rent, featuring private bedrooms, kitchenettes, and bathrooms, as well as shared study rooms.^{[5] [6]}

See also

• Alfred Deakin College (Deakin University)
• Barton College (Deakin University)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Deakin University Waurn Ponds Map. Deakin University. 11 November 2017.
2. Web site: Parkes Panthers Football Jumper Indigo Wolf Custom Apparel. Indigo Wolf Custom Apparel. 11 November 2017.
3. Web site: Indigo Wolf. NRAS Knights Football Jumper. Imgrum. 11 November 2017. Image. c. 2015.
4. Web site: Deakin University. Federal Government announces funding to support affordable housing for Deakin University students. www.deakin.edu.au. 11 November 2017. en. Media release. 9 November 2011.
5. Web site: Deakin University. Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus accommodation. www.deakin.edu.au. 11 November 2017. en.
6. Web site: Parker. Georgia. Find out what living on res is really like. Deakin Life. 11 November 2017. 3 June 2017.