Our Crest
The Currie Hall Crest epitomises the spirit of Currie Hall and University life.
"Dum Vivimus Vivamus" translates to the literal meaning "Live life to the Full".
You, too, can do that by working hard at your course, enjoying university and Hall life and, above all, participating in all that College life has to offer.
Currie Hall was founded in 1946 as the University Hostel, having been established in buildings that had previously been used as the Bachelor Officers' Quarters by the American Navy during World War II.
The Hall is named after Sir George Currie, the second Vice-Chancellor of UWA and patron of the Men's Club that administered the University Hostel. The character of Currie Hall reflects the mature attitudes of the original ex-servicemen and women, who prevented elitism and provided for equality of membership.
The early tradition of individualism of The Hall and student participation in Hall activities and events have been retained today, with an active student-elected Residents' Club Committee and open feedback lines between the Principal and the residents.
Construction of the present buildings was begun in 1966 and completed in 1974.
While We Live, Let Us Live
Relive the past - purchase a copy of the history of Currie Hall, While We Live, Let Us Live: From University Hostel to Currie Hall 1942-1999.
