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OXFORD comes to WASHINGTON
LETTER from THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROFESSOR LOUISE RICHARDSON
Dear Oxonians and Friends of Oxford,
G reetings 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 year’s 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 history that 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 year’s event in the US capital.
Presentations during Saturday’s 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
OXFORD comes to WASHINGTON
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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 Break11:15 am – 11:45 am n Diplomat Foyer
A Hidden Revolution that Will Transform Medicine11:45 am – 12:45 pm n Diplomat Ballroom
Tired of endless stories about medical breakthroughs? Cynical about yet another one? Don’t 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
Registration8:00 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 Service8:30 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 Remarks9:45 am – 10:00 am n Palladian Ballroom
Politics of the Extremes10:00 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 OXFORD UNIVERSITY’S 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 résumé
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 sessions, delivered from one of the most innovative university career services programs.
Lunch with a Presentation by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Louise Richardson12:45 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 Arrival2:15 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 19th and early 20th century. 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 don’t), 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 haven’t 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 ADMISSIONSn Dr 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 for full-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.
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 to follow. 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 history Indian Arrivals 1870-1915 as a flashpoint for their conversation.
Coffee Break3:15 pm – 3:45 pm n Diplomat Foyer
Oxford and the Education of Leaders3:45 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
Lincoln College Saturday 9 April: Dinner, 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm at The National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Magdalen College Friday 8 April: New York City dinner at The Harvard Club 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 alumni for 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 canapés reception between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Green Templeton’s new Principal, as well as to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Tickets: $35. To register, email [email protected].
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 Keble tables at the Gala Dinner and the Vice-Chancellor’s 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 [email protected].
Linacre College Saturday 9 April: 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm; Dinner in The Cabinet Room, Old Ebbitt Grill, 675 15th Street 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.
St Hilda’s College Saturday 9 April: St Hilda’s Dinner at the Cosmos Club (2121 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008). Email development office at st-hildas.ox.ac.uk for details.
St Hugh’s 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 John’s 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 John’s 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 9 April: 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 Harper’s 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 canapés. Email [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 Queen’s College Saturday 9 April: Washington, DC Dinner at 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm. Contact [email protected] with questions.
Regent’s Park College The Principal of Regent’s 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 Anne’s College Saturday 9 April: Principal Tim Gardam invites St Anne’s alumnae and guests to drinks and dinner. Sunday 10 April in New York: Alumnae and guests are invited to a St Anne’s Brunch with the Principal. St Anne’s will be in touch with alumnae with further information. Email [email protected] with questions.
St Benet’s 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 [email protected].
St Catherine’s College Saturday 9 April: The Master & Fellows of St Catherine’s 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].
Rhodes Scholars Breakfast with Service and 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 Introduction to 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 162nd Anniversary Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race
The Oxford & Cambridge Dinner Committee of New York City invites you to celebrate the 162nd Anniversary of the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race at the Downtown Association of New York. Visit www.oxfordna.org for more details.
THURSDAY 7 APRIL
The 69th Annual Oxford & Cambridge Dinner in Washington, DC
The Oxford & Cambridge Committee of Washington, DC invites you and a guest to the National Press Club (529 14th Street, 13th Floor, 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 Oxford’s 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
Saïd 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 Saïd Alumni Relations Office. For more information please contact [email protected].
OTHER EVENTS
HOTEL INFORMATION REGISTRATION
OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL2500 Calvert Street NWWashington, 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 INFORMATIONAdvance 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, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10110 or register online at www.oxfordna.org.
Refunds are not available after Friday 25 March.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
Standard Rate
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
Reduced Rate (matriculated b/w 2010 – 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 REGISTRATIONPlease 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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