2009 Denver Alumni Reception
The first alumni event in Colorado, USA took place on Thursday November 12th at the Argyll, a Scottish themed public bar and restaurant. Thirty alumni and guests attended the drinks reception in the aptly named Bute Room to celebrate Glasgow and to keep up to date with University news. The University hope to repeat the event next year. Thank you to all alumni, friends and prospective students for making the evening a success.
2009 Falkirk Wheel Abseil
Saturday 24th October 2009
On a cold and wet Saturday in October, friends and family gathered to watch their brave loved ones abseil from the Falkirk Wheel in support of the Beatson Pebble Appeal. It was a huge success, with £17,424 raised to date with more sponsorship money to come in. Callum Campbell, a friend of the University of Glasgow and a supporter of the Beatson Pebble Appeal, was one of the first to abseil on the day, he said "that was really exhilarating, can I do it again?"
If you, like Callum, would like to participate in our next Beatson Pebble Appeal challenge then contact Susanne Hill for details by email at S.Hill@admin.gla.ac.uk or calling 0141 330 2132.
2009 Vet Dinner
Saturday 31st October 2009
The 4th Veterinary Alumni Reunion Dinner took place on Saturday 31 October 2009. Special guest Euan Murray, winner of the University's Young Alumnus of the Year Award, attended to receive his trophy in the presence of his fellow vets. Alumni who graduated in a year ending in a '4' or a '9' celebrated a milestone anniversary since graduation.
Cycle Glasgow 2009
Sunday 16th August 2009
475 cyclists took part in this cycle event, our largest participation to date, raising over £41,383. 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.
This event has been running for seven years, generating over £271,312 in sponsorship, with all monies directed towards the new Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre in Glasgow.
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
2009 Charity Zip Slide
Saturday 4th July 2009
The first University of Glasgow Charity Zip Slide raised an amazing £28,504 for the Beatson Pebble Appeal! 111 brave challengers zipped across the River Clyde on a 150ft high wire to raise funds for the University of Glasgow cancer charity. The event was due to take place on 20 June however it was re-scheduled due to weather conditions on the Clyde.
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.
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2009 New York Reception
Thursday 23rd July 2009
The offices of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP, provided the spectacular setting for the reception in NYC. Aydin Caginalp, friend of the University, kindly offered his office space as the venue for the event which boasted views onto Times Square and the infamous New Year's Eve Ball! 50 alumni, applicants and friends gathered at the event to hear about current news from the University from the Principal, Sir Muir Russell. Guests also had the opportunity to catch up with old and new friends, chat to future University students and enjoy the views over drinks and canapés.
2009 Munro Challenge
From May 23-25, approximately 220 staff, students and members of the public took part in the University's 5th Munro Challenge, this time in support of the Beatson Pebble Appeal. Despite the terrible wet and windy weather that weekend they managed to cover 78 hills and raise a staggering £26,703
This is the best amount of sponsorship that the Munro Challenge event has ever raised - thank you to all those who took part and to those who sponsored the hillwalkers.
If you would like to take part in a future Munro Challenge 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.
2009 Boston Reception
Saturday 25th July 2009
The Top of the Hub Skywalk Observatory was the location for the recent reception in Boston for alumni, applicants and friends of the University. Good weather guaranteed spectacular views of the city and surrounding areas which provided a wonderful backdrop for the 50 guests in attendance. Sir Muir Russell brought guests up to date with news from the University and took the opportunity to thank everyone for their support during his term as Principal. Guests enjoyed drinks and canapés through out the evening and the chance to mingle with fellow Glasgow graduates and friends.
2009 Hong Kong Dinner & Ceilidh
On the 23 of May the Alumni Association of Hong Kong welcomed alumni, prospective students, University staff and their guests to a special event held in the Mariners Club in Kowloon.
Despite the rain, dinner was served pool side, under a canopy as wine and conversation flowed. Professor Andrea Nolan, Vice Principal of Learning and Teaching, gave an update on current developments at the University then the Alumni Association Committee announced the lucky winners of the prize draw.
The evening concluded with energetic Scottish dancing from all the attendees even though a few had never been to a ceilidh before.
2009 Chicago Burns Supper and Ceilidh
Alumni and friends gathered for the third annual Burns Supper and Ceilidh in the University Club once again. This year our group enjoyed the spectacular surroundings of the Club's grand Cathedral Hall. The Principal, Sir Muir, attending this, his first alumni event in Chicago, was able to share some of the history of the grand venue before updating guests on current developments at the University. Clark McGinn (MA 1983) took to the stage to Address the Haggis in his usual theatrical and entertaining manner leaving some of the guests stunned and amazed and the poor haggis in tatters. Scott Metcalfe (MEng 1999) proposed a complimentary and fun Toast to the Lassies and his wife, Miriam, returned the sentiment with her witty Reply - Toast to the Laddies. Glen Ayre provided wonderful background music throughout the whole event before leading guests in a lively Ceilidh to round off a fun and enjoyable evening.
2009 Washington DC Burns Supper and Ceilidh
The fourth annual alumni Burns Supper in Washington DC was once again a great success, and a great night was had by all 70 guests at the Willard Intercontinental on the 19th of February. Clark McGinn was on fine form as he delivered his spectacular Address to the Haggis and witty Immortal Memory. The Principal updated guests on our activities in Glasgow while they enjoyed the wonderful dinner and sumptuous surroundings of the venue. Entertainment in the form of Scottish Bagpipes was provided by Bob Mitchell, and the evening of fun was rounded off with ceilidh dancing and tunes from 'A Sheep at the Wheel'.2008 New York Dinner and Ceilidh
Alumni and friends gathered in the ambient surroundings of the Penn Club for the 2008 Fall Dinner on Saturday 18 October. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception and meal before hearing from Sir Muir Russell, Principal, about current developments at the University. Alumnus Dr David U'Pritchard (BSc 1970) proposed a warm hearted and interesting Toast to the University and thanked Muir for his direction and leadership over the last few years as Principal. Guests danced until after midnight to music provided by Madra Confach.
2008 Toronto Dinner & Ceilidh
More than 60 alumni and guests attended the annual dinner and ceilidh at Victoria College, University of Toronto, on Sunday 19 October. The Principal, Sir Muir Russell, had to calm a rather rowdy table of guests before he could officially welcome everyone to the evening, which was a sign that it was going to be fun night. Everyone enjoyed hearing from Muir about the University's successes of the past years and Blanche Carragher (BSc 1959) who delivered a wonderful Toast to the University, full of stories and memories, thanked Muir of behalf of all the alumni in attendance for his efforts. Guests enjoyed some energetic Ceilidh dancing to round off the evening thanks to music provided by Fred Moyes.
2009 London Burns Supper
More than 120 alumni and friends turned out on Saturday 31 January to celebrate 250 years since the birth of Robert Burns at the University second annual London Burns Supper. The Caledonian Club was once again the setting for this fun and enjoyable evening. Guests heard from the Principal, Sir Muir Russell, before witnessing Clark McGinn's Address to the Haggis and his Immortal Memory. The evening ended in style with a ceilidh followed buy Auld Lang Syne. Thank to the efforts of all involved we managed to beat last year's outrageous accomplishment - 144 bottles of wine consumed!
Cycle Glasgow 2008
Sunday 17th August 2008
The University's sixth successful sponsored cycle is now under our belt with an astonishing £21,000 pledged on the day, with gift aid that will rise to approximately £30,000! All monies will be directed towards the running costs of the new Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre based in Glasgow.
Click here for more information about Cycle Glasgow 2008
2008 Doggy Dawdle
Sunday 22nd June 2008
Despite the torrential rain which made it more of a paddle than a walk - 181 walkers and 110 dogs took part in the third annual sponsored Doggy Dawdle raising money for the new Small Animal Hospital campaign. Leading the way was TV personality Carol Smillie with her father's dog, Susie.
Work on the new Hospital started on site last October and should be completed by February 2009, with the hospital operational by the late summer of that year. Pictures of the work in progress can also be found at:
www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/vet/smallanimalhospital/newhospitalconstructionphotographs/
2008 London Burns Supper
The first London Burns Supper took place in the Caledonian Club in Belgravia on Friday 1 February 2008. 105 alumni and friends turned out for this very special event.
As ever, the crowd enjoyed Clark McGinn's very entertaining address to the haggis and toast to the immortal memory. For the first time at any alumni Burns supper we enjoyed the vocal talents of Kirsteen McCue who dazzled the audience with her rendition of a number of Burns songs.
A tremendous night was had by all which was probably aided by the record breaking amount of wine drank at any alumni event. 113 bottles consumed! We very much look forward to next year.
Click here to view photos of the London Burns Supper
2007 Brussels
Alumni, students, friends and staff of the University met at la Maison du Cygne situated in the spectacular Grand' Place in Brussels. The event coincided with an EU law student trip to the city giving exisiting students the opportunity to meet graduates and vice versa. Click here to view photos of the event.
2007 Christmas Dinner
Alumni and friends of the University gathered together in the Bute Hall on Friday 7th December for the Annual Christmas Dinner. A special welcome was extended to the 1982 graduates who were invited back to celebrate their 25th anniversary since graduation. View photos
2007 Celebrating 25 Years of Nursing
On Friday 23 November 2007 the Department of Nursing and Health Care welcomed alumni, friends and staff to celebrate 25 years of nursing at the University of Glasgow.
The dinner took place in the Bute Hall and a good evening was had by all. Click here to view photos of the event.
2007 BVMS Reunion Dinner
A reunion black tie dinner and ceilidh was held for all individuals who graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in a year ending '02' and '07' on Saturday 3rd November 2007. 200 alumni and friends celebrated their anniversaries since graduation in the magnificent surroundings of the Bute Hall. Dinner was followed by a ceilidh and guests danced into the early hours of the following morning! View photos
Vet student, Dave Kowalek, abseiled as Dougie the Dog
2007 Charity Abseil
On Sunday 7th October, 104 brave participants abseiled from the 177ft University Bell Tower, taking part in the sixth University of Glasgow Charity Abseil. After climbing the 236 steps of the winding bell-tower staircase and enjoying wonderful views over Glasgow on a beautiful autumn day, everyone who took part had a great time and felt exhilarated when they completed their descent!
This year, they helped to raise funds for three very important University appeals: the Medical Fund, the Small Animal Hospital at the Vet School and the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE). An excellent total of just over £15,000 was raised on the day, with more donations still to come.
The Development and Alumni Office wish to thank all of those who supported the event and made it such a success - both abseilers and volunteers. To make a donation to these appeals, or to add your name to the mailing list for next year, please contact the Development and Alumni Office on 0141 330 4951 or e-mail s.hill@admin.gla.ac.uk
Some of the Bikeathon cyclists, waiting for the off!
2007 Glasgow Bikeathon
More than 370 cyclists took part in the Glasgow Bikeathon to raise money for The Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre at Gartnavel Hospital. This is the fifth year that the event has taken place in Kelvingrove Park.
Around £22,000 was raised on the day, everyone has a great time in the process and even the weather was kind to us!
Many thanks to all who attended on the day, to all those who volunteered as stewards and to our sponsors. We could not run the event without your help. A special thanks to the McGuigan family who had an amazing 100 people in their team!
If you would like more information on the Paul O'Gorman Centre please contact Lindsey McArthur on 0141 330 8007 or email L.Mcarthur@admin.gla.ac.uk
The Chancellor and guests at the St Regis Hotel, Shanghai.
2007 Shanghai Alumni Dinner
More than 140 alumni attended a special event at the St Regis Hotel in Shanghai on Saturday 2 June. The Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman, hosted the event on behalf of the University. The evening was a great success and many of the guests continued the party by meeting up at a bar after the event. The Shanghai group have elected a new Chairman, Yifan (Bob) Jiang (MBA 2006) to lead the Shanghai Association which is now one of the University's biggest alumni groups.
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Some of the participants in the Doggy Dawdle.
To find out more about supporting the Small Animal Hospital project, click here.
2007 Doggy Dawdle
24th June 2007
It wasn't exactly flaming June, when the second annual Doggy Dawdle on behalf of our campaign to build a new Small Animal Hospital at the Vet School, took place. In fact, it was sometimes hard to see the route through the driving rain! However, around 210 hardy souls donned raincoats, wellies and umbrellas and, walking 103 dogs, showed true spirit despite the weather.
One participant was symbolic of why the walk was taking place. Harvey, a beautiful year-old labrador came out for a short walk from the Small Animal Hospital, where he has been an in-patient for four months after being run over by a taxi. He was expert at managing his doggy wheelchair, was full of life and eager to make friends with all the other dogs.
One of our teams enjoying some nice weather!
2007 Munro Challenge
During the weekend of May 26th to 28th, approximately 130 staff, students plus their friends and families took to the hills in support of the Medical Fund at Glasgow University. 63 hills were climbed by the different groups despite the fact that many experienced snow and hail showers at the end of May! Everyone had a great time and managed to raise a total of £4000 for the Medical Fund. If you would like to take part in Munro Challenge in the future, please contact Susanne Hill on s.hill@admin.gla.ac.uk or 0141 330 2132.
Contact Details
If you would like to know more about previous events for alumni and friends, please contact:
Angela Hair Development and Alumni Office The University of Glasgow 2 The Square Glasgow G12 8QQ t. 0141 330 3593 e. a.hair@admin.gla.ac.uk