Wolfson College Record 2021
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VIII in going Head of the River in Torpids, and the fact that <strong>Wolfson</strong> entered more<br />
crews in the races than any other <strong>College</strong>, were due in large part to the extra<br />
resources the Club has enjoyed for training and equipment.<br />
introduction<br />
Although we were unable to welcome alumni into <strong>College</strong> during the year, a<br />
switch to online events enabled <strong>Wolfson</strong>ians around the world to join us for some<br />
memorable talks and lectures. Matthew Landrus (GS 1999 and SF) gave the annual<br />
Alumni Lecture in March on ‘Leonardo da Vinci and National Identity’. Other<br />
online highlights were talks by alumni, including Wes Moore (GS 2001) on his<br />
book Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City, and on his own remarkable<br />
life and career; Sydney Roberts (GS 2001) on her role as head of Chicago’s<br />
Civilian Office of Police Accountability; Ira Lieberman (GS 1982) on the future of<br />
microfinance; and Reid Hoffman (GS 1990 and HF), founder of LinkedIn, on the<br />
future of work. Many of these are available to watch again on <strong>Wolfson</strong>’s YouTube<br />
channel. As we all became well-versed in using Zoom and Teams, the Alumni<br />
and Development team greatly enjoyed ‘meeting’ <strong>Wolfson</strong>ians far and wide, from<br />
Auckland, to Karachi, to Quito, hearing your news and sharing the latest from<br />
<strong>College</strong>.<br />
We look forward to resuming our normal programme of events in <strong>2021</strong>–22<br />
– such as Christmas drinks, the London Lecture in March, and the summer Gaudy<br />
and Syme Society Luncheon – and to seeing many more alumni and friends once<br />
again in person.<br />
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college record <strong>2021</strong>
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