meeting minds: alumni weekend in north america 2016
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LETTER fromTHE VICE-CHANCELLOR,PROFESSOR LOUISE RICHARDSON
Dear Oxonians and Friends of Oxford,
Greetings from Oxford! On behalf of my colleagues
throughout the Collegiate University, I am delighted to
extend this invitation for you to join us at the 2016 Oxford
North American Alumni Weekend.
As you may have noticed, this years event will be held in Washington,
DC, one of the largest and most dynamic Oxonian communities in
the world. This will be the first time in its twenty-five year historythat the Alumni Weekend will be held in a city other than New York.
To celebrate this move, the Friday night gala, which is open to all alumni and friends of the
University, will be held in one of the iconic buildings within the Capital District: the Library
of Congress. This spectacular venue promises to be the ideal setting in which to launch an
engaging and enjoyable weekend.
The ties that bind the US and the UK are famously close. Indeed, both the Chancellor and
I have written books on the Special Relationship between the two allies. Oxford has long
been very much a part of this bond between our countries. The extraordinary education
we provide, from the nurturing environments of the Colleges, to the personalized
instruction of the tutorials, to the cutting-edge research conducted across a staggeringly
broad spectrum of disciplines, serve as the very foundation for our great democracies, so
we take particular pleasure in hosting this years event in the US capital.
Presentations during Saturdays academic program will range from the Politics of the
Extreme to advancements in Cell Biology, to the exploration of the deepest reaches of
the oceans. Each session promises to be informative, thought-provoking, and compelling
a chance to recapture your Oxford experience, if only for a day! Additionally, there will
be a series of gatherings hosted by the Colleges and other groups, providing ample
opportunities for reconnecting, networking, and socializing. And, with a bit of luck, the
cherry blossoms will be in bloom!
As this will be my first Alumni Weekend, I am especially looking forward to meeting as
many Oxonians and friends as possible and hearing about your own Oxford experience. In
the short time since I was installed as Vice-Chancellor, I have already become completely
enamored with this marvelous University. Like all great institutions, the more you learn
about Oxford, the more impressive it becomes. I hope you will join me for what promises
to be an edifying and enjoyable weekend.
Louise Richardson
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F R I D A Y 8 A P R I L
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
10 FIRST STREET SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20540
SATURDAY 9 APRIL
OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL
2500 CALVERT STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20008
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FRIDAY NIGHT
THE CHANCELLOR, LORD PATTEN OF BARNES, CH
REQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY
TO CELEBRATE THE
2016 UNIVERSITY OFOXFORD ALUMNI WEEKEND
IN NORTH AMERICAAND WELCOME
PROFESSOR LOUISE RICH ARDSONAS VICE-CHANCELLOR
FRIDAY 8 APRIL AT 7:00 PM
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
10 FIRST STREET SE
THOMAS JEFFERSON BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20540
BUSINESS ATTIRE
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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dominant in electoral campaigns? Are we entering a new age of extremes? In this
discussion, Professor Marc Stears, Tutorial Fellow in Politics at University College,
will chair a panel including the Chancellor of the University, Lord Patten of Barnes.
Coffee Break
11:15 am 11:45 am n Diplomat Foyer
A Hidden Revolution that Will Transform Medicine
11:45 am 12:45 pm n Diplomat Ballroom
Tired of endless stories about medical breakthroughs? Cynical about yet another
one? Dont be: this is different. We are on the brink of understanding the inner
workings of the cell, the fundamental unit of all life. A recent extraordinary
Registration
8:00 am 3:00 pm n Palladian Foyer, Omni Shoreham
Continental Breakfast
8:30 am 9:30 am n Diplomat Ballroom
Informal breakfast with open seating available to all registered attendees.
Continental Breakfast featuring Jonathan Black,Director of Careers Service
8:30 am 9:30 am n Congressional Room
Breakfast with a 15 minute talk/workshop on networking and interviewing
brush up your skills and get ready for the day ahead.
Welcoming Remarks
9:45 am 10:00 am n Palladian Ballroom
Politics of the Extremes
10:00 am 11:15 am n Palladian Ballroom
Many countries are currently seeing the rise of parties with non-compromising
policies, extreme approaches to social problems, and rhetorical styles that reject
specific social groups. Why are these voices from the political edges becoming
SATURDAY PROGRAM EVENTS WITH OXFORDUNIVERSITYS CAREERS SERVICE
Combining Business and Pleasure
n Jonathan Black, Director of Careers Service, will be in the Council
Room throughout the day
n Morning coffee break with a 10 minute talk on 5 top tips for your
rsum
n Afternoon coffee break with 10 minute talk on interviewing skills
n Outside these sessions, Jonathan Black will be available for confidential
1:1 discussions on any career-related topic, as well as informally over
lunch and at drinks
Take advantage of these free and impartial career sess ions, delivered
from one of the most innovative university career services programs.
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Lunch with a Presentation by the Vice-Chancellor,Professor Louise Richardson
12:45 pm 2:15 pm n Palladian Ballroom
Attendees will have the opportunity to sit with their College representatives,
fellow alumni and guests at lunch.
Ocean Circulation and Climate:Why the Oceans Matter!
2:15 pm 3:15 pm n Diplomat Ballroom
The oceans are a key component of the climate system, storing roughly 1000
times as much heat and 50 times as much carbon as the atmosphere. In this
talk, Professor David Marshall, Department of Physics and Professorial Fellow
of St Hugh's College, will discuss the challenges of predicting the global ocean
circulation, which allows scientists to better understand and model climate
patterns. One challenge of particular importance is to understand and model the
effects of turbulent ocean eddies, the equivalent of weather systems in the ocean.
By focusing on the fundamental physics conservation of energy and momentum
we are able to reach some surprising conclusions about how the global ocean
circulation works.
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Enigmas of Arrival
2:15 pm 3:15 pm n Empire Ballroom
Three versatile Oxford historians, all with connections to The Oxford Research
Centre in the Humanities (TORCH), discuss the fascinating transcontinental
and cross-cultural pathways taken by colonial travelers to Britain, and
especially Oxford, in the late 19 thand early 20thcentury. Elleke Boehmer
(Wolfson College), TORCH Director and Professor of World Literature in
English, Dr Faisal Devji (St Antony's College), University Reader in Modern South
convergence of apparently unrelated breakthroughs across disciplines is driving a
revolution in biomedical science. By learning how cells function, what goes wrong
with them in disease, how we can fix them, and how drugs work (or sometimes
dont), medicine will be transformed. Excitingly, this is not limited to a particular
type of illness: all disease will eventually be affected. Professor Dame Carol
Robinson of the Chemistry Department and Professor Matthew Freeman, Head
of the Dunn School of Pathology, will lead a discussion about the fundamental
breakthroughs that underlie this medical revolution and explain why most people
havent yet noticed it.
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The State of American Politics11:45 am 12:45 pm n Empire Ballroom
Moderated by Rothermere American Institute Director Professor Jay Sexton, this
session will feature the Honorable Jim Himes (D-CT), United States Representative
(St Edmund Hall, 1988) and Winant Chair of US Government Professor Lisa Miller
in broad conversation on the current election cycle, the legislative challenges of
the current era of polarization, and foreign affairs.
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONSnDr Eleanor Parker, Student Recruitment Officer (UK & North America)
in the Undergraduate Admissions & Outreach Office, will be available
throughout the day to answer questions about applying to Oxford forfull-time undergraduate programs. There will also be information available
on opportunities for graduate study at Oxford. Please stop by the Palladian
Foyer for information, to volunteer to speak about your experience as an
Oxford undergraduate at one of her information sessions across the US and
Canada, or to register for the admissions presentation on Sunday 10 April.
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Balliol College Saturday 9 April: Balliol alumni and their guests are invited to
attend the Balliol North American Reunion and Pathfinders Anniversary Dinner at
the Library of Congress, courtesy of Matthew Westerman (1983) and hosted
by The Rt Hon the Lord Patten of Barnes (1962), Chancellor of the University of
Oxford. Invitations tofollow. For more information and how to register, visit
www.alumniweb.ox.ac.uk/balliol/events/balliol-reunion.
Brasenose College Saturday 9 April: Brasenose dinner, location TBC.
Invitations will be sent in March. For more information, visit www.bnc.ox.ac.uk or
email [email protected].
Campion Hall Revd Dr James Hanvey, SJ, Master of Campion Hall would
be delighted to meet any Jesuit and Oxford alumni to talk about the future
development of the Hall and its research programmes, and the unique nature of
the community and its international network through Oxford University and the
Society of Jesus.
Christ Church Saturday 9 April: All members and friends of Christ Church and
their guests are invited to a dinner at the Metropolitan Club (1700 H Street NW,
Washington, DC 20006 ) from 7:30 pm. Contact [email protected] for
further details.
Corpus Christi College Saturday 9 April: An early evening drinks reception for
Corpus Old Members and guests. Further details will follow from the Development
Office or visit www.ccc.ox.ac.uk/Gaudies/.
Exeter College Saturday 9 April: Alumni event from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm with a
wine tasting in Georgetown hosted by Nicholas Ulanov (1979, Theology). Further
details will be available on our website. Visit www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/alumni or
contact Maria Szpitun at +44-01865-279620 or [email protected].
Green Templeton College Saturday 9 April: Professor Denise Lievesley,
Principal of Green Templeton College, invites alumni to join her at the University
Asian History, and Dr Imaobong Umoren (Pembroke College), Women in the
Humanities Early Career Fellow, look at the rich contributions of these Indian,
Caribbean and African students, writers, entrepreneurs, anthropologists and
activists to British cultural life, and take Professor Boehmer's exciting new cultural
historyIndian Arrivals 1870-1915as a flashpoint for their conversation.
Coffee Break
3:15 pm 3:45 pm n Diplomat Foyer
Oxford and the Education of Leaders
3:45 pm 5:00 pm n Palladian Ballroom
Are the qualities necessary for leadership intrinsic in the genetic makeup of a
fortunate few, or can they be revealed and nurtured through education and
experience? The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Louise Richardson, will explore this
question with a panel including leading Washingtonian Oxonians.
Closing Remarks
5:00 pm 5:15 pm n Palladian Ballroom
Drinks Reception
5:15 pm 6:00 pm n Diplomat Ballroom
This reception is sponsored by OUS-DC, the local alumni group. Visit www.ousdc.org
for information on upcoming activities and volunteer opportunities.
COLLEGE EVENTS
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Lincoln College Saturday 9 April: Dinner, 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm at The National
Press Club, 529 14thStreet NW, 13thFloor, Washington, DC 20045. Contact
[email protected] with questions.
Magdalen College Friday 8 April: New York City dinner at The HarvardClub with speaker John Micklethwait (1981). For details, visit
www.magd.ox.ac.uk/alumni-event/new-york-dinner/. Saturday 9 April:
Washington, DC dinner at the Chevy Chase Club, 6100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy
Chase, MD 20815,hosted by Marsh Marshall (1978) and with George Will (1962)
as the speaker. Visit www.magd.ox.ac.uk/alumni-event/washington-dc-dinner/for
more information. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
Mansfield College Saturday 9 April: Drinks Reception, venue and further
details TBC. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Merton College Friday 8 Sunday 10 April: Details of the Merton Weekend,
including the Saturday AM annual meeting; Saturday PM Reception and Dinner
at The Cosmos Club and Sunday Brunch at the Allards Georgetown home will be
posted to Merton members. For more information visit www.mc3na.org or contact
Robert McKelvey/Susan Stukane at [email protected] or
800-449-5322 or Helen Kingsley at [email protected].
New College Saturday 9 April: Dinner for New College Old Members. Invitations
with timings, venue detail and information on how to book will be sent. For any
enquiries please email [email protected] or visit the Old Members &
Friends area of the New College website at:
https://www.alumniweb.ox.ac.uk/new/events.
Nuffield College Friday 8 April: The Warden of Nuffield College, Sir Andrew
Dilnot, and the Director of Development, Caroline Kukura, look forward to meeting
alumni at the dinner at the Library of Congress. Sunday 10 April: Philip Suttle
(MPhil Economics, 1981) and his wife Ruth are kindly hosting all Nuffield alumnifor brunch at their home in Potomac. Further details about this event will be sent
by the development office.
Oriel College Saturday 9 April: Dinner for Orielenses (6:30 pm 7:00 pm for
pre-dinner drinks and 7:00 pm 9:30 pm for dinner) at the The Cosmos Club
(2121 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008). For more information
and to make a reservation visit http://alumni.oriel.ox.ac.uk/events.
Club of Washington DC (1135 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20005) for
a drinks and canaps reception between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. This is a wonderful
opportunity to meet Green Templetons new Principal, as well as to catch up with
old friends and make new ones. Tickets: $35. To register, email
Hertford College Saturday 9 April: Hertford invites you to join the Principal,
Will Hutton, for a reunion dinner from 7:30 pm at The Capital Grille (601
Pennsylvania Ave NW). For more information and to reserve your place, visit
www.hertford.ox.ac.uk/washington.
Jesus College Saturday 9 April: The new Principal, Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt,
will host a dinner in Washington, DC. Contact [email protected] for details.
Keble College The Warden and the Director of Development will host Kebletables at the Gala Dinner and the Vice-Chancellors Luncheon. Details about a
Saturday 9 April Keble alumni and friends event TBC. Contact
[email protected] with questions.
Kellogg College Saturday 9 April: Kellogg College will be organizing a special
evening event for all alumni, friends and guests. For more information, contact
Monica Popa, Head of Development at [email protected].
Lady Margaret Hall Saturday 9 April: Mr Alan Rusbridger, Principal of
LMH, invites alumni (and a guest) for a reception and dinner with Marty Baron
(Editor of The Washington Post) at 6:00 pm in The Congressional Room at the
Omni Shoreham Hotel (2500 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008). This is a
wonderful opportunity to meet LMH's new Principal, catch up with old friends and
meet new ones. After dinner, Mr Rusbridger and Mr Barron will be 'in conversation'
and alumni and friends will be invited to join the discussion. Tickets: $90 per
person. Dress code: Business attire. Invitations to follow. To register, email
Linacre College Saturday 9 April: 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm; Dinner in The Cabinet
Room, Old Ebbitt Grill, 675 15thStreet NW. The Principal, Dr Nick Brown, will
preside.Price: $100 for 3-course dinner, wine and taxes. Contacts: (US) Dr Clifford
Peterson, [email protected] or 802-899-4999; (UK) Dr Anne Keene,
[email protected] or 011-44-1865-271671.
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St Hildas College Saturday 9 April: St Hildas Dinner at the Cosmos Club
(2121 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008). Email
development office at st-hildas.ox.ac.uk for details.
St Hughs College Saturday 9 April: The Rt Hon Dame Elish Angiolini DBE QC,
Principal invites you and your guest for a reception and dinner at DACOR Bacon
House (1801 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20006). Drinks at 6:30 pm; dinner at
7:30 pm. Sunday 10 April: Afternoon Tea at Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
(1644 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007). Tea at 1:30 pm; House Tour at
2:30 pm. RSVP by Wednesday 23 March to [email protected].
St Johns College Saturday 9 April: All SJC alumni and their partners are invited
to a drinks reception and dinner. Full details of the events will be posted on the
St Johns website.
University College & Rothermere American Institute (RAI) Saturday 9
April: Reception and Dinner at the University Club, Washington DC. Please email
[email protected] for further details.
Wadham College Thursday 7 April: New York Wadham Alumni Reception & 30th
Anniversary of the Sarah Lawrence Programme, 6:00 pm (venue TBC). Saturday
9April: Wadham reception and talk hosted by Lissa Muscatine (Politics, 1977) at
Politics and Prose Bookstore (5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008).
Email [email protected] with questions.
Wolfson College Saturday 9 April: Dinner at The Blue Duck Tavern, 7:00 pm
for 7:30 pm. $50 per person. Contact [email protected] to register.
Worcester College Saturday 9 April: Join the Provost, Sir Jonathan Bate for
a conversation with Andrew Cockburn (1966, History), Washington Editor at
Harpers Magazine, about American politics and journalism. The talk will begin at
6:00 pm at the Omni Shoreham and will be followed by drinks and canaps. [email protected] for registration details.
Wycliffe Hall Saturday 9 April: Revd Dr Michael Lloyd, Principal of Wycliffe Hall,
will host an event for alumni and friends as part of the 2016 Alumni Weekend in
North America. Contact Stephanie Cocke, US Coordinator, Friends of Wycliffe Hall at
[email protected] or visit www.friendsofwycliffehall.org.
Pembroke College The Master looks forward to greeting Pembroke Old
Members and friends at the Friday Reception and Gala.
The Queens College Saturday 9 April: Washington, DC Dinner at 7:00 pm for
7:30 pm. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Regents Park College The Principal of Regents Park College, Robert Ellis, and
the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Julie Reynolds, look forward to
meeting alumni at Alumni Weekend.
Somerville College Saturday 9 April: There will be an evening reception and/
or dinner for Somervillians hosted by the Principal, Dr Alice Prochaska. Contact the
Development Office for details at [email protected] or
011-44-1865-280626.
St Annes College Saturday 9 April: Principal Tim Gardam invites St Annes
alumnae and guests to drinks and dinner. Sunday 10 April in New York: Alumnae
and guests are invited to a St Annes Brunch with the Principal. St Annes will be in
touch with alumnae with further information. Email [email protected]
with questions.
St Benets Hall Saturday 9 April: The Master, Prof Werner G Jeanrond, looks
forward to meeting for dinner from 7:00 pm at Taberna del Alabardero (1776 I
Street NW Washington, DC 20006). For information and booking contact
St Catherines College Saturday 9 April: The Master & Fellows of St
Catherines look forward to seeing you at our drinks reception in the Billiard Room
at The Cosmos Club. Contact [email protected] for further
information.
St Cross College Saturday 9 April: Drinks and buffet dinner at 6:00 pm at the
Georgetown Alumni House (3604 O Street NW Washington, DC 20057). Guests
welcome; RSVP to [email protected].
St Edmund Hall Saturday 9 April: St Edmund Hall Dinner with guest speaker the
Honorable Jim Himes (D-CT), United States Representative (1988, Latin American
Studies). Please register interest with [email protected].
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Rhodes Scholars Breakfast with Serviceand Leadership session
Rhodes Scholars and their partners are warmly invited to breakfast at the Willard
Intercontinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW from 9:00 am 12:00 pm,
hosted by the Warden, Mr Charles Conn (Massachusetts & Balliol, 1983). The
morning will include a chance to participate in the Service and Leadership
programme which is now an integral part of the Scholarship. Look for an email from
Rhodes House giving further details, including advance readings, and how to sign-
up, or contact [email protected].
Applying to the University of Oxford: An Introductionto Admissions and Studying in the UK
10:30 am 12:00 pm n Omni Shoreham Hotel, Hampton Ballroom
This session for alumni, their children (the undergraduate studies element of the
session is most relevant for high school sophomores and juniors), and other guests
will be hosted by Dr Eleanor Parker, Student Recruitment Officer (UK & North
America) in the Undergraduate Admissions & Outreach Office at Oxford. She will
cover applying to Oxford for full-time undergraduate programs, including entrance
requirements and how to make a competitive application. The session will also
focus on the differences between the UK and North American university systems
and will include information on graduate study and related funding opportunities
at the University of Oxford. Visit www.oxfordna.org to register.
Contact [email protected] for more information.
TUESDAY 12 APRIL
Celebration of the 162ndAnniversaryOxford & Cambridge Boat Race
The Oxford & Cambridge Dinner Committee of New York City invites you to
celebrate the 162ndAnniversary of the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race at the
Downtown Association of New York. Visit www.oxfordna.org for more details.
THURSDAY 7 APRIL
The 69thAnnual Oxford & Cambridge Dinner inWashington, DC
The Oxford & Cambridge Committee of Washington, DC invites you and a guest to
the National Press Club (529 14 thStreet, 13thFloor, Washington, DC). 7:00 pm for
dinner at 8:00 pm. Visit www.oxfordna.org for more details.
FRIDAY 8 APRIL
Oxford Law Alumni Event
The University of Oxfords Law Faculty will be organizing a drinks reception from
5:30 pm 7:00 pm for Oxford alumni and friends. The event will bring together
alumni living and working across North America, providing a splendid opportunity
to catch up with old friends whilst developing social and career networks. Visit
http://www.law.ox.ac.uk for more details.
SUNDAY 10 APRIL
Sad Business School Brunch
Join us for brunch at 11:00 am! Meet Dean Peter Tufano and connect with fellow
Washington-based Oxford Business Alumni (OBA) Network members. Further
details will be circulated among alumni by email from Oxford Sad Alumni Relations
Office. For more information please contact [email protected].
OTHER EVENTS
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HOTEL INFORMATION REGISTRATION
OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
The Omni Shoreham is offering a reduced rate on rooms of $259$289/night
depending on room occupancy, plus applicable taxes. Call 1-800-THE-OMNI
and ask for the University of Oxford Alumni Weekend Room Block by Friday
18 March to ensure availability at the reduced rate. Alternatively, you can book
online at www.oxfordna.org.
RATE INFORMATION
Advance Registration is available before Friday 25 March. Please return your
completed registration form with payment to: University of Oxford North
American Office, 500 Fifth Avenue, 32ndFloor, New York, NY 10110 or register
online at www.oxfordna.org.
Refunds are not available after Friday 25 March.
ADVANCEREGISTRATION
Standard Rate
ADVANCEREGISTRATION
Reduced Rate(matriculated b/w2010 2015)
Friday Drinks Reception
and Dinner Only$125 per person $100 per person
Saturday Program Only
(Breakfast, Lunch,
4 Presentations and
Drinks Reception)
$125 per person $100 per person
Alumni Weekend
Package(Friday and
Saturday Programs)
$225 per person $175 per person
ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Please note that on-site registration is NOT available for Friday 8 April.
Saturday 9 April
8:00 am 3:00 pm
Palladian Foyer, Omni Shoreham
Only credit cards and checks will be accepted on-site; rates will increase $50 each.
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