during office hours, then she would call their name on the PA system and transfer the call to one of the 2 phones that were adjacent to the stairs on level 1. At 5pm the secretary switched the incoming lines to the phones upstairs. A roster of freshers was organized. It was the duty of the nominated fresher to stay in the small common room adjacent to the phones and answer the phones and then fetch whichever student was required. Residents generally stayed in Basser 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. Basser College celebrated its 50th anniversary with a 'Back to Basser' day at the College in August 2009. The original building was last used in the 2011 Academic year and was handed over to a construction company in December 2011 to be demolished and replaced as part of UNSW's major student accommodation redevelopment. Student life Basser College offers a range of sporting, cultural and social activities planned and co-ordinated by a student leadership team. The leadership team, known as the 'House Committee,' consists of: The Social Director, in charge of weekly events and parties. Male and Female Sports Directors, who organise Inter-College Sports Association competitions. The Cultural Director who facilitate the annual play, musical groups, exhibitions and excursions to cultural venues in Sydney. The Arc@UNSW and Communities Director, who co-ordinates and promotes charitable activities as well as functions as the chief external liaison to the UNSW Student Union and Alumni of Basser College. The Operations and Communications Director, who is charged with the dissemination of college information and maintenance of Student Club operated amenities. Each individual Director is charged with the operation and management of a succinct portfolio of Officers of the House. Each Officer is appointed to complete a specific role within the college, i.e. the organisation of the annual Basser College Ball. In 2021, the Basser Ball will be organised by officers Emilie Hughes and Adam Coppel. Rumour has it that Basser Ball 2021 was one of the most extraordinary nights of the year. Despite COVID Restrictions, the two phenomenal organisational whizzes were able to build the hype and unleash onto the residents a true night of nights. T-30 Days. Get Keen. The House Committee is in turn overseen and directed by the Basser