...Commonwealth Hall
Commonwealth Hall is one of five Halls of residence of the University of Ghana, in Accra, Ghana. The first batch of students were admitted into residence in Commonwealth Hall at the beginning of 1956-1957 academic year. In the Lent Term of that academic year, Ghana attained its independence from Great Britain and the hall, hitherto known as the Third Hall (because it was nam
eless), was officially christened Commonwealth Hall to commemorate Ghana's admission into the Commonwealth of Nations. The official opening of the Hall was performed in March 1957. It is so far, the only all-male Hall of residence in the university. The motto of the hall, TRUTH STANDS, was taken from a quotation from satyre by John Donne (1572 - 1631):
"On a huge hill, cragged, and steep, Truth stands and he that will reach her, about must and about must go".
...A Vandal
VANDAL is an acronym that describes the attributes of past, present and future students and residents of Commonwealth Hall, University of Ghana. Vandalism is a culture with a philosophy; it is a way of life that promotes respect for all without any prejudice. Vandalism is the highest form of religion where people love their neighbours more than they love themselves. Vandalism as a culture preaches fairness, equality, freedom and above all justice - regardless of ethnicity, religion, political ideology, world view and national or tribal origin. The term VANDAL, as used by present and past students of Commonwealth Hall and associates to describe themselves, is an acronym. The backronym VANDAL is a combined summation of the attributes of Vandals and stands for the following: Vivacious, Affable, Neighbourly, Devoted/Dedicated, Altruistic and Loyal.
