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Alumni events
Reunion notices
Alumni around the world get together
to celebrate their connection with the
University. Representatives from the
University attend these social events to meet
with and grow our esteemed network of
graduate, current and future students. To find
out about future events, see www.glasgow.
ac.uk/alumni/events.
Barbados: Alumni lunch
Saturday 27 June 2015
Eighteen alumni and guests enjoyed a lunch
and tour at the Clifton Hall Great House. Clifton
Hall is one of Barbados’ oldest houses. The
group learned about the fascinating history of
the house from Sir Henry Fraser. The group
hopes to plan future activities.
Conacyt Mexico: Recruitment Fair
April 2015
Professor Rosa Greaves attended a
recruitment fair in Mexico in April 2015 and
was pleased to be supported by alumni at the
event. From the left, Professor Rosa Greaves,
Dr Abelardo Martinez (PhD 1975); his daughter
Sheila (born in Glasgow during the PhD and
now running her father’s journal and business);
Tania Fuentes Villa (MDes 2013), Dr Santiago
Perez Salazar (MSc 2010) and Cahir Connolly
(University agent in Mexico).
Japan: Japanese whisky event
25 March 2015
The Japan Alumni Society held a gathering at
the International House of Japan. The event
celebrated one of our most notable alumni,
Masataka Taketsuru, known to many as the
father of Japanese whisky. Guests enjoyed
his Nikka whisky, along with speeches from
Kenneth Shimizu as head of the society, Hal
Parker from the British Council and Professor
Jane Duckett, International Dean for East Asia.
China
The Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou Alumni
Association each celebrated that the Adam
Smith Business School received its triple
accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)
in the summer. Over 120 alumni and friends
attended the drinks receptions organised by
our members.
Hong Kong: Cocktail party at Christie’s
11 May 2015
Over 50 alumni and friends met for a special
evening to celebrate Glasgow on the 22nd
Floor of Alexandra House, the new home of
Christie’s Hong Kong. Speakers included
Elaine Kwok, director of Christie’s Education,
Asia. Christie’s Education is an affiliated
institute of the University and a subsidiary of
Christie’s International.
China: University of Glasgow–Nankai
University joint graduate school launch
21 October 2015
A number of alumni and over 100 current
Nankai students joined Glasgow academics
for the joint graduate school launch, which
included an academic procession and
guest lecture by the Bonar MacFie Chair in
Economics, Professor Charles Nolan. Students
also celebrated with a traditional Scottish
ceilidh complete with piper.
Kuala Lumpur: Alumni gathering
19 October 2015
Forty alumni attended the gathering in the
Majestic Hotel for a chance to meet others in
the area as well as hear a University update
from Emeritus Vice-Principal John Chapman.
All enjoyed an evening of delicious treats,
as well as networking with fellow alumni and
prospective students.
Los Angeles: Alumni lunch
16 May 2015
Alumni enjoyed lunch at the home of alumnus
Stephen (MPhil 1988) and Naris Bethel
in Glendale. Fifteen alumni and friends
reminisced about their time at Glasgow
and how they came to live in LA. Frances
Shepherd, Vice-President International
Development, and Caroline Gould,
international development coordinator, gave a
brief update from the University.
New York City: Scotland Week
Saturday 11 April 2015
Kilts swayed rhythmically to the skirl of the
pipes and the beat of the drum as alumni and
staff joined the Tartan Day Parade along 6th
Avenue – one of the highlights of Scotland
Week in New York. The parade was followed
by a lively reception for all Scottish university
alumni at the Long Room on W 44th Street.
San Francisco: Cheese School evening
Tuesday 22 September 2015
Frances Shepherd and Emma Sloan from the
Development & Alumni Office welcomed 40
guests to this evening event at the Cheese
School of San Francisco. Guests had the
chance to sample a number of local cheeses
alongside recommended wine pairings.
Texas: Austin happy hour
Tuesday 15 September 2015
Emma Sloan, international development
officer, joined the group of 12 alumni and
friends for an informal evening at Searsucker,
Austin. Professor Emeritus Hugh S Forrest
(BSc 1944) was the earliest alumnus to join the
group. There are plans for a Burns Supper in
January 2016.
Texas: Houston pub quiz
Wednesday 16 September 2015
Eighteen alumni and guests came together
at The Black Labrador pub to pit their wits
against fellow Glasgow graduates living in the
Houston area. Winning a variety of Glasgow
goodies, the team of Helen Mann (MA 1967),
Norman Ritchie (BSc 1985) and Robert Wylie
(BSc 1978) took the top spot, closely followed
by Jana Jumper (MLitt 2012) and guests.
Washington DC: Burns Supper
5 March 2015
Alumni joined University representatives,
Professor David Fearn, Emma Sloan, Caroline
Gould and Danielle Houston at the Ritz-Carlton
for our annual Burns Supper. Despite the
treacherous winter conditions, more than 60
alumni and guests joined in the festivities for a
wonderful night of dancing and singing. Alan
Dickson delivered the Toast to the Haggis and
Frank Shaw gave the Toast to the Immortal
Memory.
Toronto: Pub night
April 2015
Seventeen local alumni gathered at The
Caledonian in Toronto for a few drinks and
the chance to network with other alumni in
the area. Attendees spanned 60 years of
graduations and were able to share memories
of the city both old and new.
Vancouver: Alumni reception
12 May 2015
More than 30 alumni and friends from the
Vancouver area attended our reception
at Steamworks Brew Pub. University
representatives Frances Shepherd, Caroline
Gould and Leann Schmitz hosted an evening
of food and drinks and gave a quick update
about recent developments at the University,
and alumni shared their stories from their time
at Glasgow and life since.
FUTURE
EVENTS
LONDON BURNS SUPPER 2016
Friday 15 January 2016
Caledonian Club, Belgravia
Tickets £80 per person
The evening will be hosted by the
Principal. Clark McGinn will return as
our guest speaker with Kirsteen McCue
as our guest singer.
1966 Zeta
Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 June 2016;
Seamill Hydro
Medical Graduate Year 1966 is holding a 50th
reunion. Contact: Jim Herbert, call
+44 (0)1786 822 141 or email herbert904@
btinternet.com.
1967 Modern Languages
Christine Bradbeer would like to reunite with
classmates from the 1967 graduating classes
of Modern Languages. Contact: Christine,
email cgbradbeer@gmail.com, or call the
Development & Alumni Office on +44 (0)141
330 4951.
1981 Alpha
Saturday 29 October 2016; Grand Central
Hotel in Glasgow
The Alpha 81 medical year club is organising a
35-year reunion – with a weekend of activities.
Contact: email Helen Mactier helenmactier@
hotmail.com or Garry Dickson garryd_scot@
yahoo.co.uk.
1986 Alpha
Saturday 1 October 2016; the Bute Hall
We will celebrate our 30th anniversary in the
University’s Bute Hall. Contact: Gillian Penrice,
email gualpha86@yahoo.com.
1988 Honours Modern Languages
June 2018
Shall we get together in 2018 to celebrate 50
years since we graduated? We will be invited
to Commemoration Day at the University on
Wednesday 13 June 2018 to mark 50 years
since our graduation. At our last reunion,
we had lunch in the University and spent
time reminiscing in the Modern Languages
building. This time we could spend a few days
away together in a beautiful part of Scotland
with a coach available for outings (spouses,
partners and friends as well). I would be
prepared to organise. Please let me know if
you’re interested and any ideas you may have.
Contact: Anne Ritchie anrit521@icloud.com.
LADIES’ CLUB
The University of Glasgow Ladies’
Club is for all women working or who
have worked at the University, or with
husbands or partners who are working
or have worked at the University. If you’re
now retired and find yourself with plenty
of time on your hands, why not have an
evening out hearing about something
new, join in our daytime activities or enjoy
our social gatherings.
In addition to regular talks and visits,
we hold outings and supper evenings,
where you will find a warm and friendly
atmosphere.
Find out more: email ladies-club@
gla.ac.uk or see www.glasgow.ac.uk/
myglasgow/staff/clubs/ugladiesclub.
Glasgow Auld Students of Kolkata
Annual dinner: 7pm, Saturday 9 January
2016; Calcutta Club, Kolkata
Picnic: Sunday 31 January 2016; Dhulagarh
We are one of the University’s oldest and
most established alumni groups and we
hold a number of social events each year
and welcome new members. Contact:
Shamindra Nath Sengupta (BSc 1964), call
+91 33 40088680 or 9331862215, or email
shamins@rediffmail.com.
Coffee club
Are you interested in joining fellow alumni
for coffee in the Glasgow area? If so, please
contact donald.ross317@ntlworld.com for
more details.
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