Welcome to the
November e-bulletin, which now goes out to more than 105,000 alumni,
bringing you the latest news about alumni events, activities and updates
from across the University.
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The University has just announced that the 800th
Anniversary fundraising Campaign has been completed with the total raised
for the Colleges and the University exceeding US$2 billion, the largest
fundraising total ever announced by a European university. More
information can be found online
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Networking in style
Monday 5
December
Sir Paul Judge invites alumni and guests to his stunning
riverside apartment overlooking the Thames, with fantastic views of
the
London
skyline for an evening of informal networking, drinks and canapés.
For further details please see our website
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Cambridge Sporting
Celebration Dinner
Saturday 12 May
2012
This elegant dinner in the spectacular surroundings of the
Painted Hall at the
Old
Royal
Naval
College
,
Greenwich
will be a chance to honour
Cambridge
sporting achievement.
Alumni and guests are invited to a drinks reception and a three-course
dinner featuring some fabulous theatre at tables hosted by Cambridge
Olympians and sporting greats. This is a unique opportunity to meet
athletes from a wide range of sports in an awe-inspiring venue.
For further details please see our website
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Cambridge Global Alumni
Conference, Hong Kong
Saturday 14 -
Sunday 15 April 2012
Alumni living in or visiting Asia are invited to attend
the first Cambridge Global Alumni Conference in
Hong
Kong
.
On 14 April, alumni are invited to join the Vice-Chancellor and Professor
Dame Jean Thomas together with an array of distinguished academics for a
thought provoking day of discussion, lectures and networking.
On 15 April, Alumni Group leaders and representatives are invited to the
Alumni Groups Leadership Conference. This day is specifically designed
for alumni involved in running the global network of more than 400
volunteer-led groups.
For further details please see our website
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Coming up in
Cambridge
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Cambridge Wordfest
Sunday 27 November
The Cambridge Wordfest Winter Festival is back this
year with a vibrant and varied programme of literary treats.
Many tickets have already been snapped up, but there is still
availability for several events, including alumnus David Baddiel (King's
1983) in conversation with Suzi Feay on his work and local author
Ali Smith on the story behind her dazzling new novel There but for the.
For full listings see the website
Tickets are available from the ADC Theatre either online or by
phoning +44 (0)1223 300085.
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Christmas at the Botanic Garden
Monday 28
November - Thursday 22 December
This year you can pre-book a lunch-time table at the Garden Cafe and
bring family, friends or colleagues to enjoy a special Christmas lunch.
All locally sourced where possible and freshly prepared, the specialities
include red onion tart to start followed by a rolled escalope of turkey
with a cranberry stuffing. Round off the celebration with a walk around
the Garden to offset the chocolate brownie for dessert!
The Christmas lunch menu is available to pre-booked groups only - please
telephone the Garden Cafe direct on 01223 763425 to reserve your table.
Normal
Garden
admission charges apply.
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How languages are built
A team of
Cambridge
linguists has embarked on an ambitious project to identify how the
languages of the world are built – from Inuit Yupik to sub-Saharan Bantu,
from Navajo to Nepalese.
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Cartographers of the infectious world
Cambridge
scientists, and their map-making skills, are contributing to an annual
worldwide public health endeavour – the race to select a vaccine against
seasonal flu.
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The Heart of Greenland
24 June - 2 July 2012
Discover the fantastic mountain formations, icebergs, endemic wildlife
and welcoming people of
Greenland
. Like
no other polar destination,
Greenland
offers close interaction and unique cultural experiences alongside
breathtaking nature.
For more information about this new trip with Hurtigruten on MS Fram,
accompanied by trip scholar Professor Julian Dowdeswell (Director of
SPRI), visit our website
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News from
Departments, Clubs and Societies
Department of Architecture
The Department of Architecture will be celebrating its
Centenary Year next year (1912-2012). They will be hosting a series
of events during the year ranging from high profile research seminars to
an end-of-year exhibition and conference. The Department will create a
dedicated space on its website to
announce the dates for Centenary activities.
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Cambridge Judge Business School
Drawing on up-to-the-minute research and led by
Cambridge Judge
Business
School
faculty, the 2011/2012 Business Briefing
programme is back for a second series, examining what
continues to be a rapidly changing business environment.
Registrations are now open for Professor Peter Williamson's briefing on
'The Rise of Chinese Offshore M&A: What it Means for the Next Round
of Global Competition' in
London
at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business on Thursday 15 December
2011. To register visit the CJBS website
To find out more about the 2011/12 series and join the business briefing
mailing list visit the website
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As well as promoting forthcoming events, we are always
keen to receive reports and photos for our Past Events section
of the website. If you want to send anything in for inclusion, email networks@alumni.cam.ac.uk
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Your Alumni
Membership Number:
65384
Cambridge Union Society
In 2015 the Union Society will be 200 years old and
planning is already underway to mark this significant milestone.
If you are a member of the Society (or think you might be!) and would
like to know more or would like to register for a place at the first
countdown to 2015 event (date tbc) please go to the Cambridge Union Society
website to register an interest.
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University Notices
Cambridge
Student Alumni Network (CamSAN)
Do you want to be part of the University's effort to develop new and
relevant events for postgraduate students & alumni, expand your
network and connect with the
Cambridge
community? The Cambridge Student Alumni Network (CamSAN) is looking for
Cambridge
alumni to
join our committee.
Email camSAN@admin.cam.ac.uk for more information.
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CAMCard
Coming back to
Cambridge
?
Make sure you have your CAMCard handy! Whether it's for gift ideas or
seasonal treats, your CAMCard will entitle you to discounts and special
offers exclusive to alumni.
For the latest Benefits News, visit our website
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Heffers' Festive CAMCard Event
Thursday 8
December
This December, Heffers Bookshop and Heffers Sound are offering alumni the
chance to shop in style at a special after-hours event, exclusive to
alumni.
Starting from 6.30pm, CAMCard holders will be able to browse at leisure,
take advantage of additional discounts and enjoy festive refreshments.
There will also be a prize draw on the night, with the chance to win
selected books and a signed Quentin Blake 800 poster.
No booking necessary, just present your CAMCard on the door. For full
details check our Benefits News page.
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Alumni Merchandise
With the holiday season fast approaching, CARO is thinking
affordable gifts! From mugs to iPhone covers, why not bring a touch of
Cambridge Blue to proceedings with our exclusive alumni merchandise
range?
See our website for more
details.
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Social Networking
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Get news and event updates from CARO on facebook!
As well as posting news, events and updates from across the University,
we also have photo competitions and a regular Friday quiz question. Sign up now for a
fun and informal way to connect with CARO.
Cambridge in America also has its own fanpage on
facebook!
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