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Message from the Rector
Exeter College is built on centuries of private philanthropy. The work of people who believed passionately about the education of the young in beautiful surroundings. All those marvellous buildings – the Chapel, the Hall, the student rooms around the quad – were built not with government grants, but with generations of private generosity. We have scholarships named for donors who are long gone, but whose names live on in benefactions that allow young people to study, regardless of their family wealth, and whose names I read out at the Founders’ Service every year. Read more ...
Remembering Olly Tucker and Sundeep Watts
The students of Exeter College have decided to raise funds in memory of the two first year students - Olly Tucker and Sundeep Watts - who died in Michaelmas Term 2007. They hope to raise funds to provide two benches in the College Garden and to refurbish the College Boat House (both students rowed in the same Novice VIII) in their memory. To make a gift online, click here.
News
Exeter's Travel Scholars: are they coming to a town near you?
Exeter's Travel Scholars will soon embark on their journeys round the world. We have details of their itineraries and would be delighted to hear from any Old Members who might be willing to offer Jack or Amy hospitality as they make their way across East Asia and North America respectively.
Recent graduate becomes lecturer
Jennifer Green (2005, Jurisprudence), who completed her undergraduate degree at Exeter just last year, has been appointed to a stipediary lectureship at Hertford. Congratulations to her on this achievement!
Student shines in law contest
Fresher Dan Cashman (2008, Jurisprudence) made it all the way to the final of the Freshers' Mooting contest this month, and was singled out for praise by the judge of the contest, Professor Edelman (Faculty member responsible for mooting). Well done to Dan!
Eights Week 2009
Congratulations to all the Exonians who rowed in this year's Eights Week. The competition was one of the highlights of the term, and we have details of how the crews fared.
Rector discusses the effects of technology on society
The Rector has recorded an interview as part of the Voices from Oxford podcast series. The topic of the debate is the transformative effects of the internet, and modern communications technology generally, on society and on universities (a subject which the Rector addressed in her 2002 book, "The Company of the Future"). It is also a chance to listen to the Rector's reflections on the College today and on her work as a journalist“ and to see some film clips of the College too. We have more details, and a link to the interview.
Exonian appointed to High Court
Congratulations to Kenneth Blades Parker, Q.C., (Lit Hum, 1964), who has been appointed to be a Justice of the High Court. The former head of Monckton Chambers will be assigned to the Queen's Bench Division, and will take up his post in October 2009.
Upcoming Events
Gaudy for 1960 and before
The Gaudy for Old Members who matriculated in 1960 or before will take place in College this Saturday, 27th June 2009. The evening will include a tea, drinks reception and a formal dinner in Hall. Digital copies of the invitation are available here.
Retirement Lecture & Tea for Brian Stewart
This afternoon marks the retirement of Dr Brian Stewart, Fellow in Mathematics, and provides a chance to recognise the tremendous contributions that Brian has made to academics and life at Exeter.
30 Years of Women at Exeter
In order to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the admission of women to Exeter College in 1979, we will be holding an event specifically for our alumnae on Saturday 11th July. The programme will include talks, lunch, a discussion panel and tea. There is still time to sign up! Speaker and panellist profiles will be added shortly.
New York Pre-Launch Event
Exonians in the United States and Canada are invited to an event in New York hosted by the Rector on Saturday 12th September. Part of our launch programme for the College's 700th Anniversary Campaign, the event will include lunch, afternoon seminars by Exeter Fellows and a high profile Old Member guest speaker, and an evening drinks reception with a performance by Exeter's choir. If you are unable to attend the Campaign launch in Oxford on 26 September, we do hope you will be able to join us for this event instead.
Zurich Lecture and Dinner
The annual event for Exonians and their partners living and working across Europe, hosted by Howard Rosen (1974, Jurisprudence), will be held on Thursday 24th September. This year, Exeter's own Professor Sandra Fredman will deliver a special lecture at Zurich University, followed by a private dinner for Exonians at the exclusive Baur au Lac Club in the heart of Zurich.