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Life Stories<br />
On 5 June we celebrated Life-Stories Day in the Haldane Room, an event traditional<br />
in <strong>College</strong> since it was last celebrated in 2012, which has been revived at the<br />
President’s suggestion. It is an opportunity for <strong>College</strong> members to share stories<br />
that represent, or relate to, aspects of their lives. Contributions take varied forms,<br />
from theatrical performances to music or the spoken word, but they all have this in<br />
common: they must be presented in no more than four minutes.<br />
Photo by Diana Rodríguez Pérez<br />
This year we had twelve speakers and an audience of more than thirty. The speakers<br />
were Ben Simpson (MCR), Taha Yasseri (RF), Quanlong Wang (GS), Louise<br />
Gordon (Staff), Judith Okely (MCR), Frances Bell (GS), Elena Draghici-Vasilescu<br />
(MCR), Valentina Olivieri (GS), Ciaran Chillingworth (GS), Rebecca Andrews<br />
(GS), Constanta Burlacu (GS) and Alison McDonald (MCR). For an hour we heard<br />
a variety of stories, some light-hearted and funny, others touching and grave. They<br />
were followed in the Hall by an enjoyable international buffet dinner sponsored by<br />
the President.<br />
The Day was complemented by an exhibition, A Day in the Life of a <strong>College</strong>: Wolfson<br />
through its Objects, which was displayed on the Upper Landing during June. Its aim<br />
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