Welcome to the annual list of events for alumni and friends. We hope that our varied programme offers something for everyone and that we will have the pleasure of meeting many of you during the course of the year. You will find information and booking forms for events on our website: www.sel.cam.ac.uk/alumni. Here you will also find photographs from previous occasions, and podcasts from recent lectures and talks. You can also book events by telephoning the Alumni Office on (01223) 767844. We often take photos at events and use them in our publications and on our website. If you have any concerns about this, please contact the Alumni Office. Keeping in touch is important. Please make sure you let us know changes of postal and email address so that we can continue to keep you informed of the latest news from Selwyn.
Alumni Privileges Remember too, that as well as the official College events, you are welcome to dine and stay in College.
Selwyn College Grange Road Cambridge CB3 9DQ Tel: +44 (0)1223 767844 Fax: +44 (0)1223 767843 www.sel.cam.ac.uk/alumni
Members with MAs or other masters or higher degrees are entitled to dine at High Table on three evenings per academic year on Tuesdays or Thursdays, providing there are at least six current Fellows present. Those who completed a qualification such as the CASM or Part III Mathematics while at Selwyn are also eligible for these dining rights. Members may bring a guest at their own expense. Please note that this arrangement is not suitable for large group bookings. For further information and availability please contact the Conference and Catering Office on (01223) 335855, email: catering@sel.cam.ac.uk To check availability and to book rooms in College, contact the Accommodation Officer on (01223) 769339, email: accommodation@sel.cam.ac.uk
Chapel Choir Saturday 28 January, 8.15pm Wagner and Debussy in King’s Chapel (with CUMS I and five other chapel choirs) Tuesday 31 January, 6:30pm Choral Evensong, jointly with the Choir of Clare College (in Selwyn chapel) Saturday 11 February, 3:30pm Choral Evensong in Peterborough Cathedral Saturday 17 March, 7:30pm Concert of music for Lent in Hemingford Abbots Parish Church, Cambs Tuesday 20 March 1:00pm Lunchtime recital in Wakefield Cathedral 5:00pm Choral Evensong in Wakefield Cathedral Thursday 22 March, 7:30pm JAM concert in St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street, London Saturday 7 July, 7:30pm JAM concert in St Nicholas Church, New Romney, Kent
Chapel Choir USA tour dates
Selwyn College Music Society
Thursday 12 July Lunch time recital in Trinity Church, Copley Square, Boston, MA
Sundays, 8.30pm The Society presents a regular programme of recitals in Hall during term time.
Friday 13 July Evening concert in Christ Church, New Haven, CT
Thursday 21 June, 2.00pm, May Week Concert The College Orchestra will be playing a varied programme, followed by wine and strawberries in the Chapel garden.
Saturday 14 July Evening Mass in Our Lady of Refuge RC Church, Brooklyn, NY
Further information available at: www.sel.cam.ac.uk/news/SCMS
Sunday 15 July Morning Eucharist in St Thomas 5th Avenue, Manhattan Evensong and recital in Cathedral of St John the Divine, Manhattan, NYC
Selwyn College Boat Club
Thursday 19 July Evening concert in Anglican Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA Sunday 22 July Morning Mass in St Paul’s K Street, Washington DC Evensong in National Cathedral, Washington DC For further information about the Choir, please contact the Director of Music in Chapel, Sarah MacDonald, on 01223 335877 or at seam100@cam.ac.uk
News from Clubs and Societies Cambridge Handel Opera Group Friday 27 April, 7.30pm, West Road Concert Hall Concert to mark the retirement of Dr Andrew Jones from his University Senior Lectureship. Vocal and instrumental music by Handel. Soprano soloist: Sarah Power. Cambridge University Collegium Musicum directed from the violin by Margaret Faultless. Tickets (£12) from the ADC box office: (01223) 300085 or on the website: www.chog.co.uk Booking opens 1 March. If you wish to attend the reception after the concert, please contact scr25@cam.ac.uk.
Wed 13 – Sat 16 June, May Bumps Come and support Selwyn rowers at the exciting end of season races. Spectators are welcome along the banks of the river. Saturday 16 June, 6.45pm, Permanent Henley Fund Reunion Dinner. Pimm’s reception, followed by dinner in Hall. Further information and tickets available from Matthias Schnellmann at Selwyn, email: mas227@cam.ac.uk www.selwynrowing.org.uk
Sirens Club Saturday 10 November, Sirens Club Dinner All Sirens Club members are invited back to celebrate five years since the Club was refounded.
Tuesday 16 October
Pub night, London Pitcher and Piano, Old Holborn Relaxed and informal gathering for those living and working in London. Food available to purchase. Meet 6.30pm onwards. November (tbc)
Selwyn London Group Annual Lecture The London Group will be hosting drinks followed by a lecture. Guests welcome.
Selwyn Events 2012
December (tbc)
Christmas Carol Service, London
Saturday 3 March
Saturday 16 June
1882 Society Luncheon
Visit to Monkey World, Dorset
All members of the 1882 Society and their guests are invited to a luncheon at Selwyn.
Find out about the work of Dr Alison Cronin (SE 1986) at her Ape Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre near Wareham. Morning pastries, buffet lunch and afternoon tea will be served. All alumni, friends and family are welcome.
Saturday 10 March
Alumni Sports Day Come back to College for a chance to play netball, football, rugby and hockey with current student teams, or get on the river with the Boat Club. A hog roast and bar will complete the day. Cost £25. Saturday 17 March
Alumni Forum All Year Group Representatives and Association Committee members are invited to meet, discuss and help shape Selwyn’s future alumni relations programme. Dinner to follow. Friday 23 March
Reception, Hong Kong For all those living in or travelling to Hong Kong, a reception to mark the visit of the Master. Generously hosted by Sir David Li OBE (SE 1961) at the Bank of East Asia.
June (tbc)
Lunch at the Marriott Hotel followed by the match. Guests welcome.
Selwyn London Group Summer Party
Further information to follow in September.
The London Group will be hosting a drinks and canapés reception. Guests welcome. Friday 6 July
Commemoration of Benefactors All those who matriculated in 1967, 1977, 1987, 1997 or who came up prior to and including 1960 will be invited to Evensong, followed by a black tie dinner. Accommodation will be available in College. By invitation only. Booking forms and further information to follow.
Donors’ Garden Party
Saturday 9 February
A garden party, open to those who have made a recent donation (in the last three years) and members of the 1882 Society, will be held in the College grounds. Traditional English afternoon tea will be provided, as will an array of entertainments suitable for children. By invitation only.
Guided tour and lunch at St Deiniol’s, home to Gladstone’s own collection of over 32,000 items and recognised as the second most important research library in Wales.
Saturday 22 September
Selwyn Association Annual General Meeting and Dinner All alumni and guests are welcome. Those who came up in 2002 are particularly encouraged to attend to celebrate 10 years since matriculation. Accommodation will be available in Selwyn. Booking forms will be sent in June.
Saturday 28 April
Law Society Dinner
2013
Saturday 7 July
For all those celebrating 30 and 20 years since matriculation, a formal dinner in Hall and other events over the weekend. Guests welcome. Accommodation will be available in College. Booking forms and further information will be sent in June.
For all those celebrating 50 and 40 years since matriculation, a formal dinner in Hall and other events over the weekend. Guests welcome. Accommodation will be available in College.
Thursday 6 December
Varsity Match, Twickenham
1982 and 1992 Reunions
1962 and 1972 Reunions
Further information will be available in September.
Cost £18 per person (includes admission and all meals).
Saturday 8 September
Saturday 14 April
Selwyn College Choir and the Dean of Chapel will lead a traditional carol service followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Families welcome.
Friday 12 October
Alumni dinner, Edinburgh A dinner for alumni and guests to be held at the New Club, overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Castle. Cost around £45 per head.
Visit to Gladstone’s Library, North Wales
Saturday 2 March
1882 Society Luncheon All those who are members of the 1882 Society and their guests are invited to a luncheon at Selwyn. Saturday 13 April
1963 and 1973 Reunions Black tie dinner in College for those celebrating 50 and 40 years since matriculation. Guests welcome. Accommodation available at Selwyn. Friday 5 July
Commemoration of Benefactors All those who matriculated in 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998 or who came up prior to and including 1960 will be invited to Evensong, followed by a black tie dinner. Accommodation will be available in College. Saturday 21 September
1983 and 1993 Reunions Black tie dinner in Hall for those celebrating 30 and 20 years since matriculation. Guests welcome. Accommodation available at Selwyn.
All who studied Law at Selwyn are invited back for dinner.
Saturday 28 September
Sunday 13 May
Selwyn Association Annual General Meeting and Dinner
Friends of the Choir Evensong Evensong and supper open to all Friends of the Choir and their guests. Saturday 2 June
All alumni and guests are welcome. Those who came up in 2003 are particularly encouraged to attend to celebrate 10 years since matriculation. Accommodation available at Selwyn.
Lyttleton Dinner
Information and booking forms for all events will be available on the website:
A formal dinner to thank the College’s most generous benefactors (those who have given £10,000 or more excluding Gift Aid). By invitation only.
or telephone us on 01223 767844, email: alumni-office@cam.ac.uk for further information.
www.sel.cam.ac.uk/alumni/EventsCalendar