Dear UC Alumni & Friends,
We are delighted to bring you the latest event and news updates for alumni and friends of the University of Canterbury. See below for more details on the following topics:
EVENTS
· Alumni Receptions, USA – Next Week!
· Second Annual General Meeting for UCAM (University of Canterbury Alumni, Malaysia) in Kuala Lumpur, 16 May
· Inaugural UK Chapter Evening for UC Alumni, London, 19 May
· Alumni Association 16th Annual General Meeting in Christchurch, 28 May
· Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009
NEWS
· VC makes first address to alumni at Wellington get-together
· Photos from April 2009 Graduation
· Giving students a helping hand – Alumni Association Student Scholarship winners for 2009
Alumni Receptions, USA – Next Week!
UC alumni in the USA are invited to attend one of three receptions next week in Seattle (12 May), San Francisco (14 May) and Los Angeles (16 May). RSVP to the UC Alumni Office asap to book your space, and spread the word to other UC alumni in the US you know. See more details in the Event Diary.
Second Annual General Meeting & Dinner for UCAM (University of Canterbury Alumni, Malaysia), 16 May
UC alumni in Malaysia are invited to attend the Second Annual General Meeting and Dinner of UCAM (University of Canterbury Alumni, Malaysia) at the Imperial Chakri Palace KLCC, Level 4, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur City Centre (AGM: 6:30pm; pre-dinner drinks: 7-8pm; dinner: 8pm onwards). See more details in the Event Diary.
Inaugural UK Chapter Evening for UC Alumni, London, 19 May
The newly-formed UK Chapter will hold its launch function in London on 19 May, 6-9pm, at the offices of Lewis Silkin LLP. Leading immigration lawyer and Canterbury alumna Nicola Appleton will give an update on the recent changes to the UK’s immigration laws, covering the new Highly Skilled Migrant criteria, as well as spousal, permanent residency and British citizen applications. This will be followed by UC graduate Richard Morris giving a talk on how he worked with the head of Marks & Spencer to build a secondary school in Tanzania. See more details in the Event Diary.
Alumni Association 16th Annual General Meeting in Christchurch, 28 May
All University of Canterbury alumni are invited to participate in the Annual General Meeting at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu, at 5:30pm on Thursday 28 May, followed by a cocktail reception with Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr and a guided tour of Rita Angus: Life & Vision, the stunning retrospective of the life’s work of one of the University’s most illustrious alumni. See more details in the Event Diary.
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009
Planning is well under way for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009, 9-11 October. The preliminary notification has been sent, and the Programme and Registration Form will be mailed once confirmed. This year’s Alumni Reunion Weekend celebrates the graduating classes of 1969 and earlier; 1979, 1989 and 1999 (note: this is year of graduation, not final year of study), as well as the 100th anniversary of History, the 90th anniversary of Rolleston House, the 25th anniversary of the MBA programme, the 20th anniversary of Physical Education and 10th anniversary of Sport Coaching, and the 10th anniversary of the Antarctic Studies programme. See more at www.canterbury.ac.nz/reunion.
NEWS
VC makes first address to alumni at Wellington get-together
Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr encouraged alumni to be passionate advocates for their alma mater at the Wellington Alumni Get-Together on 27 April. See more.
Photos from April 2009 Graduation
See a selection of photos taken of the four Graduation ceremonies and Maori Graduation Celebration over 7-9 April.
Giving students a helping hand – Alumni Association Student Scholarship winners for 2009
University of Canterbury students Rebecca Morrissey, Scott Thomas, Narelle Suisted, Rose Jago and Dylan James have all had their financial burdens made a little easier this year thanks to the 2009 Alumni Association Scholarships. See more.
For all other recent alumni news and events updates see www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni or check out the latest news from your alma mater at www.canterbury.ac.nz
With best wishes,
From the Alumni Office Team
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Chanel Hughes
Alumni Relations Manager
The Alumni Office
Level 5, Registry
University of Canterbury
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