Alumni flock to Oxford
Green Templeton has hosted hundreds of returning alumni through a series of events and activities in late summer 2024.
The Meeting Minds university-wide alumni weekend of 20 to 22 September was the culmination of a busy period that Principal Sir Michael Dixon spoke of as the start of an ‘academic year when we intend to begin a period of increased external ambition with the goal to raise £120 million over the next decade.’
‘Osler House’ reunion, 30 August
Said Business School Reunion Weekend Afternoon Tea, 13 September
Meeting Minds university-wide alumni weekend
Alumni drinks reception, 20 September
Alumni and guests gathered for informal drinks in the Radcliffe Observatory with remarks from Director of Development and Alumni Engagement Ceri Butcher and Principal Sir Michael Dixon.
Discussion on the US presidency, 21 September
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Chris Liddell (MPhil Management Studies) engaged in a fascinating conversation with Associate Fellow Mitali Mukherjee around the themes of his book, Year Zero: The Five-Year Presidency.
Tour of Egrove Park, 21 September
A visit to the former home of Templeton College guided by Emeritus Fellow Dr Keith Ruddle, followed by a tea and the chance to reminisce.
40 Years of Shaping Leaders for the Future, 21 September
Panel discussion on the Templeton Legacy with Governing Body Fellow Professor Sue Dopson, Associate Fellow Henrietta Jowitt (Advanced Management Programme, 1996), Academic Strategy Project Manager Dr Pete Jordan and Professor Maja Korica (MSc Management Research, 2005; DPhil Management Studies, 2006) convened by Senior Research Fellow Professor Michael Smets (MSc, Management Research, 2002; DPhil Management Studies, 2003).
Gala dinner to mark the 40th Anniversary of Templeton College
Black-tie dinner with personal reflections from Templeton alumna Henrietta Jowitt and former President of one of Sir John’s global philanthropies, Templeton World Charity Foundation and Green College alumnus Dr Andrew Serazin, and a keynote speeche from Principal Sir Michael Dixon.
Sir Michael introduced the college’s fundraising priorities across three areas:
‘Firstly, to deliver an Environment of Excellence by transforming our built estate – this includes the Radcliffe Observatory conservation and decarbonisation project which is underway.
‘Secondly, to provide Opportunities for All by broadening access and facilitate support and enrichment to our students.
‘Thirdly, to Foster Innovation, through the development of centres of excellence and academic hubs.’
He concluded his remarks by speaking of how Green Templeton ‘seeks to be more than a location for academic pursuit, but rather a catalyst for personal and professional reinvention, poised to make a tangible impact on progressing social well-being.’
The alumni team are always delighted to engage with former students in Oxford and online
