Commemoration Day 2018 - 1963 Mathematics and Natural Philosophy Class Reunion
Following on from our successful Golden Anniversary Reunion in 2013, and in view of a large and welcome positive response from colleagues, a 55 years' reunion will be held at Glasgow this year, based around Glasgow University's Annual Commemoration Day on Wednesday 13th June 2018.
A detailed programme for the event is shown below.
Please note that parking is very difficult, and that it is recommended to use public transport or taxi.
Also please note that all activities are regarded as optional for Colleagues, Spouses and Partners, except for the Evening Dinner on Tuesday 12th June.
Tuesday 12th June
Suggested dress code for the day is jacket and tie (with tie removable if required)
10.30 am - Charles Rennie Mackintosh - A major exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Full details are shown HERE.
A group booking for up to 15 persons with a tour guide has been made.
The cost per head will be between £4 and £7, depending upon how many ‘sign up'.
Arrangements will be made for collection of monies from colleagues by the end of April.
1.00 pm - Lunch at One A the Square Brasserie, near the University Chapel.
Self-service lunch to be available for people to buy as they wish - tables will be reserved.
2.15 pm -
Visit to the School of Physics and Astronomy. (Hosted by Prof. Giles Hammond)
Venue - Kelvin Building, Room 312
Talk on ‘Gravitational Waves', Tour of IGR Labs, followed by afternoon tea.
Information on IGR (Institute for Gravitational Research) can be found via the University website.
4.00 pm -
Talk - 'Climate Change – Evidence for Global Cooling' by Gerald Ratzer.
Venue - Kelvin Building, Room 312
The talk will also be open to the GU Community.
Details are shown HERE.
Throughout the day - Glasgow University Hunterian Exhibitions are running (May be of interest to partners/spouses)
Details are shown HERE. Exhibitions will be in either the Art Gallery or Museum.
6.45 pm - Meet for Dinner at the Oran Mor ( Dinner in private dining room at 7.30 pm )
The Oran Mor is located at the top end of Byres Road.
Details of the Oran Mor may be seen by visiting its website.
The private dining room can accommodate up to 32 people for dinner.
Depending on the Menu chosen for the evening, dinner cost per head will be about £36 to £40.
Total Dinner costs require to be paid to the Oran Mor by May.
Arrangements will be made for collection of monies from colleagues before the end of April.
Wednesday 13th June (GU Commemoration Day)
The provisional timetable for Commemoration Day is:
9.45am to 10.30am Service for the Commemoration of Benefactors in the University Chapel. (Optional)
11.00am to 12.15pm Honorary graduation ceremony in the Bute Hall, followed by a drinks reception in the Quadrangles.
1.00pm to 3.00pm approx. Commemoration Day Lunch in the Hunter Halls. (Tables will be reserved for our group)
Dress code as advised by the University is lounge suit.
Colleagues planning to attend Commemoration Day will receive full details and advance booking and payment information in April from the University Alumni Office. It is expected that lunch will cost approximately £35 per head.
(If you would like to refresh your memory of our 2013 Reunion, please go HERE. )
Colleagues have already indicated their planned attendance for Dinner on 12th June, and Commemoration Day.
Please also let us know ( by 15th March, if possible), your planned attendance at the Optional Activities, and particularly the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Exhibition.
Please reply to Ian Jones
We look forward to hearing from you, and we will keep you in touch as plans develop further for the event.
Very best wishes,
Ian Jones, Gerald Ratzer, Robert Smith
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