Alumni weekend brings hundreds back to college
Green Templeton College welcomed 300 alumni back to Oxford for the Meeting Minds weekend, held from 19 to 21 September. The programme is part of the University’s annual alumni festival and Green Templeton took the opportunity to host exclusive events for the college’s alumni.
Meeting Minds was also an opportunity to put the college on the university-wide stage presenting Associate Fellow Dr Mehreen Datoo as a speaker. Mehreen brought insights on the malaria vaccine rollout and her wider career as a Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Diseases.
Director of Development Ceri Butcher said: ‘The alumni community is a central part of the wider life of the college. Your involvement helps ensure Green Templeton continues to thrive as a place of learning, collaboration and care.’
Highlights
BBQ and Jazz Evening, 19 September
The alumni team hosted a lively summer evening event, with food, music and conversation in the Main Quad and Stables. Over 70 alumni joined in the late summer celebration.
Alumni gather for Director of Development address
Behind the Breakthrough: Delivering the Malaria Vaccine, 20 September
Dr Josephine Agyeman-Duah and Associate Fellow Dr Mehreen Datoo led a riveting discussion on the development of the malaria vaccine which resulted in tens of questions from the audience. More than 100 alumni from Green Templeton and the wider university attended.
Annual Alumni Dinner, 20 September
Over 60 alumni and guests gathered at the Radcliffe Observatory for a formal reception and dinner with remarks from Principal Sir Michael Dixon and Ceri Butcher. The event was highly subscribed to with a growing waitlist.
Sir Michael Dixon addresses guests
Garden Tours, 21 September
The weekend concluded with two sold-out tours (over 30 people) led by Head Gardener Michael Pirie, offering insights into the college’s history (of which Michael experienced over 40 years first-hand) as well as the planting and care of the gardens.
Head of Development Maren Florenz and Head Gardener Michael Pirie lead the college tours
Also recently
EMBA and MBA Afternoon Tea, 12 September
Over 10 alumni from executive and full-time MBA programmes gathered in the Observatory Common Room to reconnect over tea and hear the latest news from the college with host and Vice Principle Professor Jonathan Reynolds.
Alumni and staff meet for afternoon tea
Looking Ahead
The strong turnout and range of activities demonstrated the continuing role of alumni in college life. With momentum building, Green Templeton looks forward to expanding opportunities for alumni engagement in the year ahead.
