2013-14 A nnual Fund
“Old Members across the world not only form Univ’s past, they shape its future” Sir Ivor Crewe
Sir Ivor Crewe, students and Fellows at the Chalet, near Mont Blanc, Summer 2013
From The Master
As the illustration overleaf shows, College life in the last twelve months amounted to much more than what we did in Oxford. Much of my own travel has been in the enjoyable company of Old Members, but my heart is always warmed by time spent with Univ’s students, such as on our annual summer retreat to the Chalet. The breadth of Univ’s activity never ceases to amaze me, and I hope you are proud to be part of such a thriving global community. Thanks to the generosity of 2247 donors, just over 34% of our Old Member community, £829,274 was raised for Univ’s Annual Fund last year. This support has enabled us to offer exceptional opportunities to our students, strengthen Univ’s academic excellence, and enrich the College’s core values. With your help this year, we can continue to give today and tomorrow’s students not only a rewarding and fulfilling time at Univ, but all the ingredients they need for an exciting and successful future ahead, wherever they choose to take it.
Sir Ivor Crewe The Master, University College
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In 2012–13, Old Members, Fellows and students London – Tom Solesbury (2008) represented GB in quadruple sculls at London 2012, and Terry Harris (1958) participated in the Paralympics opening ceremony
Harvard – 3 Old Members were appointed as Visiting Fellows USA – 81% of Old Members made a gift to the College in the Spring Telethon
University of Kings College, Halifax – George Cooper (1965) appointed President and VC
San Francisco – Teresa KyrkeSmith (2010) attended the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting San Francisco – Reception, sponsored by Chris Mammen (1993)
Toronto – Drinks Reception New York – Drinks Reception Washington DC – Picnic
San Diego, CA – Thomas O’Toole (2009), OMT Travel Grant
Illinois – Nessa Carson (2009), Chemistry Internship at University of Illinois New Orleans – Franziska R. Richter (2009) attended the Society for Neuroscience Meeting Faro, Portugal – Professor Emeritus John Allen presented with a Distinguished Scientist Award at the International Topical Conference on Plasma Science
University of Colima, Mexico – 4 Univ Geology students spent 18 months working on Volcanology research
Mocho-Coschuenco Volcano, Chile – Harriet Rawson (2011), OMT Travel Grant Antarctica – Fergus Edwards (1996) completed the Antarctic desert race, being one of the first 100 to ever finish the 4 Deserts series (Antarctic, Atacama, Sahara and Gobi)
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Royal Society, London – Professor Gideon Henderson elected a Fellow of the Royal Society Brussels – Dinner
Germany – Thomas Böcking (1970) awarded Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his services to Anglo-German relations, particularly for his 31 years’ service as German Secretary to the Rhodes Trust
Venice – Univ Choir tour Istanbul, Turkey – Julia Brouard (2012), Roger Short Memorial Fund Travel Scholarship
Tel Aviv, Israel – Steven Wagner (2010), OMT Travel Grant Ghent, Belgium – Judith Weston (2012), OMT Travel Grant
Moscow, Russia – Russian Archive Training Scheme for postgraduates, led by Dr Polly Jones
Beijing, China – Elisabeth Forster (2011), OMT Travel Grant
Hong Kong – Lecture and Dinner
Myanmar – WCR President Tristen Naylor (2008) visited as part of OUSU delegation
École Normale Supérieure, Paris – David A. Menassa (2009), OMT Travel Grant Melbourne & Sydney – Dinners, with Lecture from Angus Johnston, Tutorial Fellow in Law
Botswana – A new portrait was painted of Festus Mogae (1965), former President of Botswana, and unveiled in Univ’s Hall
Auckland – Robert Rickman & Simon Brindley (1976) represented GB at the ITU World Triathlon Finals
Where will you help us take Univ this year?
Life at Univ never stops… neither does our ongoing need for your support 1 in 5 undergraduates benefitted from a bursary in 2012-13; help us further reduce their financial burden with a gift to the Bursaries
and Access Fund Support our Fellows’ Research, such as Gideon’s work on climate change, keeping our academics at the forefront of new developments in their field and enhancing a student’s tutorial experience Univ’s postgraduate population has doubled in the last ten years; now help us attract the world’s brightest students and academics with the permanent creation of new Graduate Scholarships The Student Support Fund has given vital assistance to more than 100 students in the last five years – with your continued help no one will ever have to leave because they cannot afford to stay Give to the Boat Club and help us build on last year’s Summer Eights success, with M2 gaining blades and both the Men’s and Women’s 1st VIII moving further up Division One A gift to the Buildings and Facilities Fund could support the College’s planned £5m renovation of the Goodhart Building, and continue to protect our historic site
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“Overseas projects with my students are essential; it brings research topics to life and ultimately brings our small academic community closer together, inspiring the best out of each and every one of us – including me” Professor Gideon Henderson Professor of Earth Sciences and Fellow of the Royal Society
“What makes Univ so special is the vitality of the community: a place where people from across the globe come not only to accomplish ground-breaking research, but to forge life-long friendships�
Tristen Naylor (2008, International Relations) (On left of photo)
What your gift can achieve Your participation is vital in attracting and securing major gifts. For example, the College raised £1.2m to endow the Hoffman Fellowship in Law, and three quarters of the donors made their gift through the Annual Fund.
Single gifts A donation of just £20 demonstrates your loyalty to Univ gifts at this level raise over £9000 each year, which is enough to fund 9 academic travel grants.
Regular gifts Regular gifts ensure the College can plan for the future. UK donors can give monthly or annually by setting up a Direct Debit, and international donors can give annually with a credit card.
£10 a month for a year generates £120, and could fund a book grant for two students, enabling them to purchase key texts for their course.
£25 a month for a year generates £300, and could fund a hardship award, assisting a student unexpectedly facing loss of support from their family.
£100 a month for a year generates £1200, and could fund a team of 8 student ambassadors on a 3-day Access Roadshow, visiting schools that do not have a history of applying to Oxford.
£5000 a year could establish an international research grant, ensuring Fellows, JRFs and postgraduate students can establish and promote their work.
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“ Maintaining a link with your College is essential… I think giving back straight away is a great idea” A bi Reeves (2012, Law) JCR President 2013–14
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Ron Jordan (1963, History, Chair of the 1963/13 Golden Anniversary Committee)
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