North American Newsletter, Issue 18, Spring 2015

North American Newsletter Issue 18 Spring 2015 For alumni and friends living in North America

A 20th Century Fox masterclass See Page 2

Giving Tuesday Paul Tudor Developing helps students Jones II on academic set sail conservation careers See Page 3

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Welcome

Partnership development is an important element of the University’s approach to internationalisation, bringing many benefits to staff and students alike. Our strategic partnership with Columbia University is continuing to grow with many successful outcomes including the expansion of the Principal’s Early Career Mobility Fund (as reported in this issue).

Exchange partners provide unrivalled opportunity for an international experience for our students. A common love of Scottish culture has been the link tying Glasgow and the Canadian institution of Simon Fraser University in Vancouver for many years. Last year, those ties were knotted yet firmer with the signing of a student exchange agreement between the two universities.

We have also established a new study abroad partnership with Virginia-based Christopher Newport University.

A major contribution to Study Abroad is the Principia Consortium, a group of select US colleges and universities, who offer students enrolled in their honors programs a unique international Study Abroad opportunity at Glasgow.

This bespoke program has grown with considerable support from Dr Michael Cooley, former director of the Honors Program at Berry College, Georgia. Dr Cooley has recently been designated an Honorary Fellow of the University of Glasgow in recognition of his contribution.

I look forward to updating you on these and other developments at our events throughout 2015.

Professor David Fearn International Dean for North America 2

A masterclass from Mary Daily of 20th Century Fox

Mary Daily (MA 1983), President and Chief Marketing Officer of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, visited the Centre for Cultural Policy Research and gave a Masterclass to the MSc in Media Management students on November 26 2014.

Mary’s talk on Hollywood and the Digital Challenge offered many valuable insights into the effects of changing technology on film distribution and marketing.

Alumna receives lifetime achievement award

Elizabeth Frost speaking at the Assembly in New York.

Alumna, Elizabeth A M Frost, MD (MBChB 1961), Mount Sinai Medical School, was awarded with the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists Distinguished Service Award at the recent 68th annual PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology in New York City.

As General Chair of The Postgraduate Assembly of Anesthesiologists, Liz continues to be an active leader in the anesthesiology community. She has recently published a new book, The Role of Anesthesiology in Global Health, and will be delivering a series of CPD lectures in Edinburgh this September.

After graduation, Liz worked in the Royal Infirmary in Glasgow, moved to Orkney to practice as a GP before moving to the US where she has since spent much of her time teaching and writing.

Liz is admired for all her achievements and her determination to better the overall global anesthesiology society, encouraging men and women from all backgrounds to succeed in the sector.

Giving Tuesday

Thank you for your support!

As you may know from our last newsletter, the most recent day of thanks observed in North America was a big hit.

No, we’re not talking about Thanksgiving this time; we’re talking about Giving Tuesday!

On Tuesday, 2 December 2014 we asked our alumni to get in the Giving Tuesday spirit by taking part in our very own campaign. Our goal was to raise 10,000 USD to create ten new Travel Scholarships and all donations received on the day were matched by the University of Glasgow Trust.

We are delighted to announce our first Giving Tuesday campaign was a huge success thanks to our alumni and friends who supported us. In total our alumni gave just over 15.5K USD, exceeding our original goal!

With the matched funding from the Trust we have secured enough funds to create at least 20 new Travel Scholarships for our students.

Undertaking travel opportunities to attend conferences, study at a partner institution or to take up internships overseas is extremely important for our students in order to further their research and enhance their employability.

Whether it be presenting research findings at a conference or embarking on a year abroad to study a foreign language, travel opportunities provide greater depth of experience and understanding.

Be sure to keep an eye out for an update from the students who have received the scholarships in the next edition, as well as information about Giving Tuesday 2015!

Giving Tuesday highlights • Goal: 10K USD • Donations from alumni: 15.5K USD • 20 scholarships funded • 67% uplift in the number of donors compared to last year’s Christmas appeal • 65% uplift in the total raised • On December 2nd our Facebook Campaign reached an audience of over 8,000 people in 10 countries

‘I chose to give to #GUGivingTuesday because I studied abroad at the University of Glasgow. I want the students at UofG to be able to have an experience in another country like I did in Scotland!’

Megan Murphy Junior Year Abroad, 2013

Anchor Line records Our front cover image is taken from a poster for the Anchor Line, which sailed from Glasgow to the USA and Canada. The University of Glasgow Archive Services holds the records of Anchor Line Ltd – including a number of posters like those shown opposite – which document the history of the company. If you’d like to know more, visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/services/archives.

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The business of conservation Paul Tudor Jones II, Founder, Co-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Tudor Investment Corporation, visited Glasgow on Tuesday, 25 November 2014 to deliver the second annual Andrew Carnegie Lecture.

Paul kicked off his visit by taking part in an interdisciplinary presentation session with a cross section of academic staff and early career researchers from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine and the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences. The session was an opportunity to discuss the current conservation programmes currently running at the University and Paul was able to offer invaluable advice and insights given his own experience in this area.

The evening events took place in the University’s Bute Hall which was filled with over 300 staff, students, alumni and invited guests. Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, provided the introduction for the evening and thanked the Carnegie Corporation of New York for funding the lecture series. Professor Muscatelli noted there was an added celebration as the 25 November is the birthday of the world renowned industrialist and philanthropist for whom the lecture series is named.

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Prior to delivering his lecture Paul was awarded an honorary Doctorate of the University (DUniv) for his achievements in business and philanthropy. He celebrated his new title of ‘Dr Jones’ by donning a Fedora and bullwhip similar to that of the whip-cracking archaeologist, Indiana Jones, much to the hilarity of the audience!

Philanthropic service In his lecture titled The Business of Conservation Paul addressed the role of philanthropy as a strong force in key worldwide issues such as health, poverty alleviation, education and conservation.

His philanthropic service includes being founder, former Chairman and current board member of the Robin Hood Foundation as well as various roles with a number of other charities. In addition, Paul has been a major supporter of innumerable wildlife and community based conservation initiatives and has partnered with leading global conservation groups such as The Frankfurt Zoological Society, The Billfish Foundation and the Tusk Trust.

His continuing contributions to conservation are highly complementary to on-going research in the University’s Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health & Comparative Medicine and the Boyd Orr Centre for Population & Ecosystem Health, which won the Queen’s Anniversary prize for Higher and Further Education in 2013. Paul is a major supporter of American Alumni of Glasgow University and the Institute’s Serengeti painted wolves and Biodiversity projects led by Dr Markus Borner and Dr Grant Hopcraft, having pledged more than $900K over the next three years.

At the end of the lecture Paul was given a rousing reception.

Watch Paul’s Lecture A video of the lecture is available to view online at www.glasgow.ac.uk/ carnegielectures.

Above: Paul Tudor Jones II pictured with one of the most influential figures in the field of Economics, Adam Smith.

Events Round-up New York City Alumni Happy Hour Wednesday, 10 December 2014 Development & Alumni Office representatives Frances Shepherd and Emma Sloan hosted an informal pre-holiday drinks evening at the Stone Creek Bar and Lounge. The get-together was a chance for local alumni to socialise, meet old friends and to hear the latest news from Glasgow.

Our in-country Recruitment Officer Amy Vansurksum also attended to launch the new scheme for Glasgow Alumni Recruitment Ambassadors. Amy spoke to those in attendance about putting their pride in Glasgow to good use by sharing with prospective students what they learned and gained from their Glasgow education.

The 8th Annual Ancient Universities Alumni Burns Night Saturday, 10 January 2015 Alumni from seven ancient universities came together at the Omni Parker House, Boston, in celebration of Scotland’s national bard Robert Burns on Saturday, 10 January 2015.

The Master of Ceremonies, Dr Ralph J Gillis (Edinburgh and Cambridge Universities) kept the evening moving at pace. Glasgow alumnus Stephen H Campbell (BSc 1982) delivered a message on behalf of Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, and raised a toast to the University of Glasgow. He also addressed the haggis in spectacular fashion. Rhod Sharp from Aberdeen gave the Immortal Memory, Phil Budden from Oxford the toast to the Lassies, and Suzanne Alston from Dublin the response.

Alumni socials in Greater Boston

Dates for your diary

Alumni in the Greater Boston area have enjoyed a number of informal events over the past few years organised by local Alumni Association Coordinator, Stewart Craig (BSc 2000, EdD 2013).

We are looking forward to meeting alumni and friends at our forthcoming events. Bookmark www.glasgow.ac.uk/ alumni/events to find out about activities in your area, or email alumni@glasgow.ac.uk to get involved.

Owing to their success, these socials will now take place on the 20th of every month. If you’d like to be added to the mailing list or to find out more, email Stewart at stwrtcrg@gmail.com.

New York City Scotland Week: We’re planning an alumni event on Wednesday, 8 April keep an eye on our webpage for more details in the coming week.

Alumni Photo

Tak On Cheung sent in this photo saying, ‘Met a few UofG engineers/friends during the IceTech Conference at Banff.’

Left to right: T O & San Cheung, Robin Browne, Peter Noble and Tony Teo. 5

The Principal’s Early Career Mobility Fund The Principal’s Early Career Mobility Fund allows PhD students and post-doctoral researchers from Glasgow to visit Columbia University in New York, providing them with an opportunity to develop high-impact research themes with colleagues there.

Following the success of the scheme over the past two years it has been expanded to include the University of Hong Kong. This year, funding has been awarded to nine candidates going to Columbia and seven to Hong Kong covering a broad range of disciplines.

Outlined below are some profiles from the 2013/14 recipients.

Anna Batori Anna is currently studying for a PhD at Glasgow, examining post-communist cinema. She received Principal’s Funding to visit the East Central European Center at Columbia University in April 2014.

During her visit, Anna discussed her ideas with senior academics, and helped to establish a Balkan Cinema Studies

research group, with whom she plans to edit a volume on contemporary cinema.

‘ I received great feedback from staff, not to mention the benefits of attending outstanding lectures and screenings at Columbia University and New York.’

Ellen Bramwell and Rachael Hamilton Emma and Rachael, based within the School of Critical Studies, are currently undertaking research into the metaphorical links which underpin the English language. Their visit to Columbia in April 2014 provided an invaluable opportunity to engage with staff in the Digital Humanities (DH) Center in Butler Library, interact with various research groups, and attend a range of classes and seminars related to their work.

‘ This experience was really valuable for both of us. We were able to participate in a wide range of activities while also getting feedback on our project. The opportunity to study at such a vibrant center for digital humanities was hugely rewarding and we both learnt a lot during our time there.’

Matthew Maycock Matthew is currently working in the Gender & Health Team, undertaking public health research in prison contexts.

He visited Columbia in April 2014 to develop links between the Mailman School of Public Health and the MRC/ CSO Social & Public Health Sciences Unit at Glasgow. During his visit, he met with a broad range of faculty members and has forged numerous collaborative links.

‘ I gained important insights into a range of public health research being undertaken in and around prisons at Columbia and a range of local universities. This experience has certainly helped me rethink my current research and encouraged me to think about my work in a different way.’

Find out more about our international partnership agreements at www.glasgow.ac.uk/about/internationalisation/ourpartners 6

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Thanks to all our donors Thanks to our donors from North America who have given new gifts, named or changed inscriptions on existing gifts, or moved up to a new giving level, between 1 January and 31 December 2014.

College of Arts Centre for Robert Burns Studies • Platinum Gift • Canton Nursing Center † St Mungo Postgraduate Scholarship Fund in Theology & Religious Studies • Noted Gift • Andrew C Forsyth †

College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences Beatson Pebble Appeal • Silver Gift • In loving memory of Cecile Hunter † • In memory of John Reilly 01/15/1921 - 25/12/1999 • Bronze Gift • Helen M G Murray • Noted Gift • Dr Alan R Robertson Medical Fund • Dentistry • Noted Gift • Dr Martin Levine † • Heart Disease: Heart Attack & Stroke • Silver Gift • Dr Ronald A F Fowlis • General • Gold Gift • Professor Max M Cohen* • Dr Moira Fordyce* † • Dr David M Hislop* • Silver Gift • In memory of Neil Burgess • Dr Irwin E Thompson 1960* † • Professor and Mrs James F Winchester † • Bronze Gift • Dr Norman Struthers* • One anonymous donor*

• Noted Gift • In loving memory of Gaye Hendry from Osman and Gillian † • Norman A Hogg • Dr Bodh I Jugdutt Painted Wolves of the Serengeti Project • Major Gift • Paul Tudor Jones II † Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre • Bronze Gift • Stevan W George* • In memory of Mary Murray Henderson • Noted Gift • Ena Lalonde - For Mum James Herriot Scholarship Fund in Veterinary Medicine • Bronze Gift • Matthew D Eaglesome, BVMS* • Noted Gift • In memory of Doug Kramer † Small Animal Hospital Fund • Noted Gift • Michelle M Martin † School of Veterinary Medicine Hardship Fund • Major Gift • One anonymous donor

College of Science & Engineering Engineering General Donations • Bronze Gift • Robert M McMeeking † Hugh B Sutherland Postgraduate Fund in Civil Engineering • Noted Gift • Balbir S Sandhu † James Watt Postgraduate Scholarship Fund in Engineering • Bronze Gift • Stephen P Fitzpatrick † Joseph Black Postgraduate Scholarship Fund in Chemistry • Noted Gift • Professor Ian W J Still

Sir Alwyn Williams Postgraduate Scholarship Fund In Geographical & Earth Science • Bronze Gift • Tharwat S Ghaly † • Cameron M Kitchen • Dr Gordon MacLeod † • Noted Gift • One anonymous donor †

College of Social Sciences Adam Smith Business School Postgraduate Scholarship Fund • Bronze Gift • Dr Geoffrey H Rowley †

University-wide and non-College-specific projects Chancellor’s Fund • Kelvin Associate: Platinum Gift • Ms Muriel C Hill (Meikle)* • Tower Associate - Gold Gift • Stephen M Berman* † • Helen M Mann MBE* † • Bute Associate: Silver Gift • Margaret B Lochhead* † • Alan & Maria McIntyre † • The Arthur and Marina Jacobson Fund † • Avenue Associate: Bronze Gift • Winfred N Hasty Jr* † • Margaret B Lochhead † • In honour of our parents May & John McBride and Margaret & Matthew McQueen* • Peter G R M Waddell* • Gilmorehill Donor: Noted Gift • Dr & Mrs William P Binnie - In memory of our parents † • Dr John A Ejaife † • Dr Hugh S Forrest † • Brian M Henderson † • Arlene J Holloway † • Dr Eugene T Long † • William M Macintosh • Professor William A McDougall † • One Anonymous Donor † Scholarships Fund • Glasgow Centre for International Development Scholarships • Bronze Gift • Dr Yasmin B Kassam †

• Prize Awards • Gold Gift • Justin Langham Sport Development Award • Silver Gift • Joe Orr † • Talent Scholarships • Silver Gift • Elizabeth A Frost † • Professor Alexander G Lappin* † • Travel Scholarships • Platinum Gift • John & Liz McAdam † • Gold Gift • Dr Melvyn J Pond and Mrs Amanda Pond † • Silver Gift • Thom Nguyen † • Harry Nicol † • Bronze Gift • Graeme W Kelly † • John A Maitland • Alastair J Winchester † • Noted Gift • Dr Thomas A Baillie † • Barbara A Cade † • Dr Steven N Hird † • Professor Emeritus Edward Mornin • University-wide Scholarships • Bronze Gift • Professor Stewart McLean* • James D Prentice • Noted Gift • Dr Norna A Robertson † • Charles H H Scobie * Denotes gift upgraded † Denotes American Alumni of Glasgow University gift

Giving to Glasgow To find out more about giving to Glasgow and our gifted scheme, please visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/ givingtoglasgow

Planned giving from North America For many donors, a bequest made under a will is the easiest way to make a significant gift to the American Alumni of Glasgow University (AAGU) and the University of Glasgow. Charitable gifts to AAGU are 100% deductible from your taxable estate. Canadian taxpayers can also make a bequest to the University which is deductible for estate tax purposes, and there is no limit on the amount of the estate tax charitable deduction.

You can make a bequest by creating a new will, adding a codicil to your current will, designating AAGU or the University as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, or including Glasgow in your revocable trust or other estate plan.

If you are considering making a gift, we’d be delighted to talk to you about your wishes and provide any further information required.

Further information • Emma Sloan International Development Officer • T: +44 (0)141 330 2810 • E: emma.sloan@glasgow.ac.uk

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