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ALUMNI EVENTS & REUNIONS
August 2010, Edinburgh – Thousands of performers and visitors will descend on Edinburgh in August as Scotland’s capital plays host to the biggest arts and cultural extravaganza in the world. University of Aberdeen academics and commentators will feature in the Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival, and the award-winning Festival of Politics at The Scottish Parliament as part of a series of exciting public partnerships. Watch out for full programme details on how you can join them to discover more about everything from the fascinating science of eating to the politics of devolution and the Scots imagination.
28 August 2010, Edinburgh – ‘New Paintings’ by Victoria Crowe, one of Scotland’s leading painters and an Aberdeen honorary graduate, will be the Edinburgh Festival exhibition at The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh from 6 August - 4 September. We are delighted that Victoria has a created a limited-edition print for the University of Aberdeen Sixth Century Campaign. It will be as launched and on display at the Gallery on Saturday 28 August between 10am and 4pm.
1 September, Cromarty – Tickets are still available for this exclusive alumni event in Cromarty. Join us for a boat trip to view the local marine wildlife, and afterwards enjoy a tour of the Lighthouse Field Station. Professor Paul Thompson, Chair in Zoology, will give an update of the research undertaken at the Field Station. The evening will end with dinner at Sutor Creek. Tickets for the day are priced at £15 per person. To book your place, email h.veitch@abdn.ac.uk.
2 – 5 September, Aberdeen – The Medical Class of 1975 celebrates the 35th anniversiary of its graduation this year. Class members have already planned a series of activities for the weekend including a tour of Old Aberdeen, a visit to see new developments at Foresterhill, talks and presentations as well as plenty of opportunities to socialise over lunches, dinners and a ceilidh. Class members will be staying at the Ardoe House Hotel near Aberdeen. Please contact the Alumni Relations Office if you wish to be put in touch with the organisers.
30 September, London – There will be an informal gathering for alumni living in and around London at The Kings Head, 10 Stafford Street, London. For more information or to book a place, email h.veitch@abdn.ac.uk.
6 October, Fochabers – Siobhan Convery, Head of Special Libraries and Archives, will give an enlightening introduction to the treasures of Aberdeen University's Library at Baxters Visitor Centre. This presentation will be followed by a wine and canapé reception. The cost of the evening is £6 per person. To book your place, email h.veitch@abdn.ac.uk.
9 October, San Francisco – Join Dr Alistair Mair, Chancellor's Assessor (2000–2010) for a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception at the SFMOMA Artists Gallery, at Fort Mason, Building A, Fort Mason Center San Francisco, CA 94123 on Saturday 9 October 2010, between 7pm and 8pm. To book your place, email jcday0126@aol.com.
16 October, Philadelphia – We are delighted to invite you to join us for this special event: a private tour of the Eastern State Penitentiary, highlighting the fascinating eastern State’s 142-year history, revolutionary architecture, notorious inmates and worldwide influence followed by a drinks and hors d’oeuvres reception at the McNeil Centre, University of Pennsylvania, 3355 Woodland Walk, Philadelphia. To book your place, email jcday0126@aol.com.
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