WELCOME TO THE MARCH ALUMNI E-BULLETIN This month we give you notice of several forthcoming events for alumni around the world, including the annual Aberdeen Universities Boat Race. If you would like to submit reunion news to be included in the next e-bulletin, or to ask the Alumni Relations team any questions, please email Fiona, at f.bain@abdn.ac.uk. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy reading the latest news from Aberdeen. | UNIVERSITY NEWS Aberdeen researchers in MRSA discovery. Read more... First Minister announces new Scottish European Green Energy Centre for Aberdeen. Read more... Doric writer remembered with short story competition. Read more... Martin Luther King and Malcolm X film-maker visits the University. Read more... Photo story: Is inspirational Alfie Britain's oldest student at 90? Read more... More headlines ... |
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MESSAGE FROM THE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT, ANGELA FRASER I always like to start my message with some good news, this month I am starting with particularly good news. After months of campaigning, we have received confirmation that the University will no longer be closing the Union Bar in March. I would like to thank everyone who sent emails, made phone calls and wrote letters to the Gaudie on this matter. They were all extremely helpful in the campaign to save the Union! If you live in and around Aberdeen then look out for the new edition of Eureka, an Aberdonian tradition dating back to the early fifties and one of the few methods students have to communicate their fundraising activities to the local community. Eureka will be hitting offices and shops near you from 1 March 2008. The Charities Fashion Show takes place later this month; if you would like to buy tickets for the fashion show or a copy of Eureka please get in touch, at sapresident@abdn.ac.uk. 13th Annual Aberdeen Universities Boat Race - 9 March 2008 | The 9th of March will see the thirteenth annual boat race between the Aberdeen University Boat Club (AUBC) and The Robert Gordon University Boat Club (RGUBC). The race which is kindly sponsored by Aberdeen Asset Management will take place on the River Dee from the Bridge of Dee to the Boat House over a course of approximately three kilometres. AUBC has won the race eleven out of twelve times making Aberdeen the traditional favourite to collect the trophy! AUBC is attempting to reconnect with former members of the club and would be pleased to hear from previous rowers. The purpose of this is to set up an Alumni Members Club, where previous AUBC members can keep in touch with each other socially and hear the latest news from the club. Any former members wishing to get in touch can email the Club Secretary, at secretary@aubc.org.uk. |
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FORTHCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS 7 March 2008, Aberdeen: The Explorer's Lunch; an informal opportunity to mingle with fellow geologists from the worlds of academia and industry over a buffet lunch in the Linklater Rooms. Speakers include recent Aberdeen geology graduate, Russell Reekie, from Maersk, and AAPG President, Will Green. The lunch is priced at £5 per person, payable on the door, and begins at 12 noon. If you would like to attend, please email Ali Macleod, at a.macleod@abdn.ac.uk. 19 March 2008, Hong Kong: Alumni are invited to join staff and fellow graduates for an informal dinner at Lan Kwai Fong Hotel, No 3. Kau U Fong, Central Hong Kong from 7pm. For more information, or to register your interest, please email Fiona Bain, at f.bain@abdn.ac.uk. 21 March 2008, Washington DC: Join Lori Manders, Director of External Affairs and Development, and George Patton, Alumni Ambassador, for an informal get-together over drinks after work. The purpose of the gathering is to talk about ideas for future alumni activity in the area and to hear the latest news from Aberdeen. If you are interested in attending please email Jim Day for details, at jcday0126@aol.com. 16 April 2008, Aberdeen: Aberdeen Geological Alumni Quiz Night. Put this date in your diary now for the annual quiz night - open to all - at Elphinstone Hall. More details will be posted on the events web pages soon. 17 April 2008, London: The return of the informal pub gatherings for alumni living in and around London. Join us at scottish-themed Albannach, 66 Trafalgar Square, for drinks from 6.30pm. The evening will include an exciting prize draw and the opportunity to socialise with fellow graduates. To book your place, or find out more, email Fiona Bain, at f.bain@abdn.ac.uk. More events ... | BOOK OF THE MONTH Scotland: The Autobiography, edited by Rosemary Goring, presents an account of Scotland's history. This work includes contributions from Tacitus, Mary Queen of Scots and Oliver Cromwell to Adam Smith, David Livingstone and Billy Connolly. It includes key historic moments - from Bannockburn to the opening of the new parliament in 1999. Rosemary Goring is speaking at an exclusive event for the General Council (which comprises of all University graduates and certain members of academic staff) during the Word Festival weekend on the evening of Thursday 8 May. To find out more about this event, please email f.bain@abdn.ac.uk. To read more about the book, click here. |
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| LAST CHANCE TO HELP US IMPROVE OUR SERVICE TO YOU Thank you to everyone who has completed our online survey so far. Although the link will remain on the alumni homepage a little longer, this will be the last reminder in the E-Bulletin so we urge you to complete the survey soon. The Alumni Relations team is looking at ways to improve its service to ensure it meets the needs of its growing audience. Tell us what it means to have been a student of Aberdeen and help us build an improved and tailored alumni programme. The confidential online survey is at www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni. It should not take long for you to participate - the target is less than seven minutes. As a thank you, there is an opportunity to enter a prize draw to win £150 when you reach the end. |
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