Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester
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Alumni and fundraising<br />
After graduating from the <strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Winchester</strong> you embark on a new<br />
relationship with us by becoming a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> our alumni, part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Winton Club – the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Winchester</strong>’s Alumni Association.<br />
As a member <strong>of</strong> the Winton Club you<br />
will be part <strong>of</strong> a worldwide network <strong>of</strong><br />
15,000 graduates and friends, all <strong>of</strong> whom<br />
are valued members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong><br />
community.<br />
It is about keeping in touch with the<br />
special friends you will meet while<br />
studying and maintaining contact with<br />
the <strong>University</strong> after graduation. The<br />
Winton Club <strong>of</strong>fers opportunities for you<br />
to share your news, events and memories.<br />
There are reunions held throughout the<br />
year and Venta, the alumni magazine, is<br />
sent out to members twice a year.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> our alumni help support<br />
current students and the continual<br />
success <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> by getting<br />
involved in recruitment, careers events<br />
and fundraising. For more details<br />
about the <strong>University</strong>’s alumni and<br />
fundraising activities, please visit<br />
www.winchester.ac.uk/alumni<br />
Famous alumni<br />
Former <strong>Winchester</strong> students<br />
flying high in the pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
world include: the award-winning<br />
journalist Martin Bashir; comedy<br />
writer and Little Britain actor<br />
Steven Furst, Billy Elliot and Chitty<br />
Chitty Bang Bang musical producer<br />
Michael Rose; and leading audio<br />
producer Dirk Maggs.<br />
A memory for life –<br />
graduation<br />
The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Winchester</strong>’s<br />
graduation ceremonies take<br />
place every year in <strong>Winchester</strong><br />
Cathedral. It is a very special and<br />
celebratory occasion attended by<br />
the graduates, family and friends.<br />
Every year the <strong>University</strong> awards<br />
honorary degrees to individuals<br />
who have made an exceptional<br />
contribution to their field or<br />
public service. Recent honorary<br />
degree recipients include former<br />
<strong>Winchester</strong> student and comedian<br />
Shappi Khorsandi and Hollywood<br />
actor Colin Firth, comedian<br />
Jack Dee and children’s author<br />
Jacqueline Wilson.<br />
44 <strong>Undergraduate</strong> <strong>Prospectus</strong> <strong>2013</strong>
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