eNewsletter: April '10
Please find below the Easter Term 2010 edition of the Girton College eNewsletter. Please do contact us if you have any queries or comments as we appreciate hearing from you.
The eNewsletter is sent out once a term, if you would like to submit any information for consideration in the next eNewsletter, please contact the Alumni Officer, Dr Emma Cornwall (alumni@girton.cam.ac.uk).
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NEWS
Girtonian receives blogger award: Sports writer Tom Fordyce (1992) won the Best Live Blog award at the Sports Journalists Association earlier this year.
10th Anniversary of the People's Portraits collection: As part of the celebrations, 12 of the newest additions to the collection are on show at the Mall Galleries in London as part of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' Annual Exhibition. This exhibition is open to the public from 6th May to 21st May.
Telephone Campaign: This Easter our 2010 Telephone Campaign took place, during which a number of Old Girtonians had the chance to speak to one of our current students, who updated them on the latest Girton news and events, and invited them to support some of our exciting future plans. So far the telethon has raised over £143,000, with over half the people called making a donation. If you would like to see this year's student callers and find out more about our current priority funds, please visit www.girton.cam.ac.uk/annual-fund.
Music Society Calendar: The Girton College Music Society has published its Lent Term concert calendar. All Girtonians, and their guests, are welcome.
Your Thoughts: As part of an ongoing project to update the website and the College prospectus we are inviting Girtonians to submit any poignant memories (or photos!) they have of the College, their studies or any sports or societies they were involved with that can be quoted for promotional material. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. The Girton College community on Facebook is growing. Not only can you join the main Facebook page, there are pages for GASA, the Choir, the Lawrence Room and Girtonians in the Asia-Pacific region. You can also follow the College on Twitter and join the Girton College Alumni Group on LinkedIn.
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College Update
The Lent Term alumni events started with the annual Geographical Society Dinner, last before Dr Roland Randall, who instigated these dinners, retires. The Geographical Society would like to thank Geographical magazine, Heifers bookshop, Lush, the Fudge Kitchen, Breeze gift shop and the President’s family for their kind donations of raffle prizes. Once again the Alumni Formal Hall provided a chance for Old Girtonians and guests to dine in Hall and met with other alumni, Fellows and current students. Two similar opportunities for alumni, students and Fellows to mix were presented at the Law Reception and at the launch of the Girton Alumni Sports Association. Both receptions were held in unique locations; the Law Reception, generously supported by Slaughter & May, was held at the Luncheon Room, Inner Temple while the Sports Association launch was held in the stunning Long Room at Lord’s cricket ground. During the Easter vacation Vice-Mistress Dr Julia Riley presided over a lively reunion dinner for those who matriculated in 2000 and 1995 and the College was also delighted to welcome back so many recent graduates at this year’s MA Dinner. The new Mistress, Professor Susan J. Smith, had her first official visit to Singapore and Hong Kong and was thrilled with warm reception received from local alumni.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
20th May 2010: Alumni Formal Hall
Girtonians are invited to join current students and Fellows at a Formal Hall. Places are limited so please book early!
10th July 2010: Roll Buffet Lunch
An informal lunch will be held in the College for alumni and guests. Prior to the lunch the Friends of the Library will host their annual event; a talk by Dr Lynn Hulse on Girton’s Reception Room embroideries. In the afternoon there will also be a talk Ms Rachel Lomax (Salmon 1963) titled ‘Reflections on the Financial Crisis’. Ms Lomax was formerly Deputy Governor, Monetary Stability, at the Bank of England.
11th September 2010: 30 and 35 Year Reunion for those who matriculated in 1980 and 1975
Invitations have now been sent out for these reunions. Full details and booking forms are available on the College’s website or please contact the Alumni Officer, +44 (0)1223 338901.
18th September 2010: 20 and 25 Year Reunion for those who matriculated in 1990 and 1985
Invitations have now been sent out for these reunions. Full details and booking forms are available on the College’s website or please contact the Alumni Officer, +44 (0)1223 338901.
25th September 2010: Roll Dinner
The guest speaker this year will be Dr Simon Cohn (1984) and his talk is titled ‘The extraordinary experiences of having an ordinary illness’. Reunions of any sort are welcome; we particularly encourage those who matriculated in 1950, 1960 and 1970 to attend.
27th November 2010: Old Boys’ Rugby and Football fixtures and dinner
Supporters and players are welcome. If you are interested in organising other alumni vs Girton matches for this date please do get in touch with the Alumni Officer.
LINKS OF INTEREST
Cambridge University on iTunes U and YouTube EDU - There is a wide choice of audio and video material available free of charge on the University’s itunes U site and now on YouTube.
The Lawrence Room is now open every Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm.
Regional Girton Associations – There are a number of regional associations in the UK based in London, Cambridge, Oxford, Wales & West, Manchester and the North East and abroad in New England.
Alumni Online - login to update your contact details and to get in touch with fellow Girtonians.
The Girton Development Campaign – Information about the College’s fundraising projects.
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Dr Emma Cornwall
Alumni Officer
Girton College
Cambridge CB3 0JG
Tel. +44 (0)1223 338901 Fax +44 (0)1223 339892
alumni@girton.cam.ac.uk www.girton.cam.ac.uk