2011 Muscat Reception
Alumni, friends of the University and prospective students were invited to an evening reception held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Muscat on Tuesday, 5 April. Professor Tony Townsend and Dr Margery McMahon hosted over 50 guests and talking points included the new Master in Organisational Leadership launched with Majan College this month.
The event was an opportunity to hear the latest exciting news and developments from the university, meet up with old friends and make new ones.
Guest speaker for the evening was Dr Hamad Al Harthy, Senior Consultant at Al Nahda Hospital and President of the Gulf Dental Association who completed his Bachelor of Dentistry at the University of Glasgow in 1996. Dr Al Harthy shared his experiences of life as a student in Glasgow, encouraging new students to enjoy the rich cultural experiences that Glasgow and Scotland has to offer.
Kate Clark, Managing Director and Education Advisor for Al Ahlam Education Services, was also invited along and enjoyed the opportunity to hear from alumni and prospective students.
The University is proud to have many successful dedicated alumni living all over the world. The event in Oman was an opportunity to strengthen Glasgow’s existing global network of alumni and also formed part of the University’s ongoing commitment to attract the brightest and best students worldwide.
2011 Finnieston Crane Charity Abseil
On a wet Easter weekend, friends and family gathered to watch their brave loved ones abseil from the Finnieston Crane in Glasgow in support of the Beatson Pebble Appeal. It was a huge success, with almost £14,000 raised to date with more sponsorship money to come in.
If you would like to participate in our next Beatson Pebble Appeal challenge then contact Susanne Hill for details on 0141 330 2132
2011 Washington, DC Burns night
A lively night was enjoyed by all on Saturday 12 February at the beautiful historic home of President James Monroe on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Arts Club of Washington. Clark McGinn, attending his second Burns night in the same week, was on top form as he delivered an amusing Address and highly entertaining Immortal Memory. Throughout the night alumni, friends and prospective students enjoyed Scottish tunes from Becky Ross (fiddle) and Karin Loya (cello) who were also accompanied later in the evening by our piper Bob Mitchell. Guests were treated to a plentiful supply of steaming haggis, neeps and tatties and before the night was finished, managed to drink the bar dry of its supply of whisky!
2011 Boston Burns Night
Alumni, prospective students, friends and family were treated to spectacular views of the city from the heady heights of the Downtown Harvard Club of Boston which was the venue for this year's event on Thursday 10 February. Professor David Fearn, International Dean for the Americas, welcomed guests and updated everyone with news from Glasgow. Clark McGinn was on hand to expertly Address the Haggis which was piped in by Mike MacNintch and Tom Pixton who entertained throughout the night with Scottish tunes. We were delighted to welcome back Kirsten Cairns who sang beautifully and led the group in a rendition of Auld Lang Syne to round off the celebrations.
2010 Atlanta Reception and Exhibition
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta provided the wonderful venue for the alumni reception on Thursday 14 October 2010. The event, in conjunction with the National Galleries of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, brought together alumni and guests from all three institutions in a celebration of Scotland and the new exhibition Venetian Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland. Guests were treated to a reception of wine and canapés and were welcomed to the High Museum by Director Michael Shapiro prior to the exclusive viewing of the exhibition. Tour groups were led by Michael Clarke, Director of the National Galleries and curator of the exhibition which includes two masterpieces by Titian, Diana and Actaeon, and Diana and Callisto. The exhibition will be in Atlanta until January 2nd 2011. It will then travel to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (February 5–May 1, 2011) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (May 21–August 14, 2011).
2010 Marsh UK London
The Rt. Hon Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, entertained Glasgow university alumni and guests of Marsh UK on Monday 4 October in London. Marsh UK hosted the event in their London offices which had superb views of the Tower of London and London Bridge. The evening was a successful networking event for all that attended and embraced the theme: Risk and Reward: Life, economics and coalition politics.
Cycle Glasgow 2010
453 cyclists took part on 15 August 2010, raising over £33,553 in sponsorship. All monies were directed towards the Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre in Glasgow. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported this event.
A big thank you also to our sponsors - Thomas Tunnock Ltd, Costco Cash and Carry, and Overton Farm Shop and Butchery.
We hope to make next year even bigger and better, so if you have any suggestions on how we can do this, or would like to take part or become a volunteer, then please contact Fiona Donnelly on 0141 330 7132 or email daoevents@gla.ac.uk
2010 Charity Zip Slide
It was a gloriously sunny day for the second University of Glasgow Charity Zip Slide which took place on Saturday 22 May. 119 brave Beatson Pebble Appeal supporters took part and raised an astonishing £35,629 for the appeal. Thank you to all those who contributed sponsorship to the event. If you would like to take part next year or take part in any other challenge to support the Beatson Pebble Appeal please get in touch at office@beatsonpebbleappeal.org or call 0141 330 3000.
2010 Athens Dinner & Ceilidh
Spring had sprung in April when 75 alumni and guests enjoyed an evening at the King George Palace hotel in Athens. Dr Vassiliki Kolocotroni and Prof Willy Maley from the Department of English Literature hosted the event. Alumni ambassador Dr John Tzougas (MSc 1976) gave his Toast to the Alma Mater, and the St Andrews Society of Athens treated everyone to a refresher in ceilidh dancing!