The Newsletter of Pembroke College Development Office. September 1996. Issue II.
Senator Gary Hart - Visiting Fellow at Pembroke On 2 November 1996, Senator Gary Hart will deliver the annual McCallum Lecture at the Gulbenkian Lecture Theatre, St. Cross College, Oxford. The subject of the lecture will be The American Election. During Michaelmas 1996, Senator Hart will be a Visiting Fellow at Pembroke. Presently of Counsel to the international law firm of Coudert Brothers, between
1975 and 1987 Senator Hart represented the State of Colorado in the United States Senate. He has chaired the National Commission on Air Quality, served on the Senate Select Committee to investigate the intelligence operations of the US Government, and served as a congressional advisor to the Salt II talks in Geneva, holding discussions with Gorbachev and Schevardnadze on arms control and human rights. In 1984, Hart was a candidate for his party's nomination for President. Hart, a graduate of Yale Law and Divinity Schools has been extensively involved in international law and business, and has acted as a strategic advisor to major US corporations. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the US Russian Investment Fund which was created by Congress in 1993, and is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Senator Hart is the author of several publications, most recently The Good Fight: The Education of an American Reformer, and host of the radio interview programme Heartland.
Dedication of the Bannister Centre Philip Lader, Sir Roger & Lady Bannister, Linda Lader and Dr Pelczynski
Two JCR Presidents 50 Years Apart: Lorenz Oesterreich (96) and Hugh Arnold ('46)
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Pembroke Profile -
Graham McCallum - Chairman of the Century 5 Campaign I consider my years at Pembroke as one of the happiest and most valuable times in my life and that my involvement in the Century 5 Campaign to raise funds to help secure the future of the College is a real opportunity to put something back. Since the establishment of the College in 1624, Pembroke's commitment to achieving the highest standards of education, research and pastoral care for its members has remained unchanged. With the financial support of Pembrokians, the College can continue to develop as a vibrant community, and more importantly one which seeks to nurture each student's physical and cultural as well as academic potential. It is a great investment in the future. Graham McCallum came up to Pembroke in 1944 having been awarded an open Classical scholarship from Glenalmond. A war-time golfing blue and College tennis and squash player, on returning from three years in the RAF flying Mosquitos in Asia, he chose to read Law 'to keep my options open, not having a clear idea then of what my future career might be'. In 1950 he joined Butterfield & Swire as a shipping clerk in Hong Kong, where in 1952 he married Margaret, a fellow Scot with whom he has three children. 'I was really extraordinarily lucky to go straight to Swires from Pembroke at a time when good jobs were hard to find and to work for a company where I positively looked forward to virtually every day. I was attracted by the idea of working for a long-standing family firm and in particular one which offered a career overseas with regular changes of scene. In those days there was talk of selling sugar from a houseboat on the Yangtse and of shooting pheasant when off duty but this picture really represented an earlier age'. Graham spent forty-four years with the Swire Group. In addition to Hong Kong, he was also based for several years in Japan and Australia before returning to London as an Executive Director on the main board of the parent company, John Swire & Sons Ltd. He has continued to maintain strong links with the Far East as a board member of Edinburgh-based Far Eastern related investment trusts. Graham is also a board member of the Japan Festival Fund which was established in 1991 to promote greater understanding of Japanese culture in the UK. For the past year, Graham has been Deputy Chairman (to Sir Terence Conran) of the Design Museum and has served on the committee of the Globe Theatre.
Introducing... The English Department
Lynda Mugglestone Helen Small
Lynda Mugglestone read English as an undergraduate at Somerville before completing her D.Phil at St. Cross College. Her academic interests lie in the cultural and social history of the English language. Lynda's works on 18th and 19th century language and literature have been widely published, most recently, Talking Proper. The Rise of Accent as Social Symbol. (OUP, 1995.) Since 1990, Lynda has been News International Lecturer in Language and Communication. Helen Small has been elected to a College Fellowship in English. Helen attended Victoria University, in Wellington, New Zealand and comes to Pembroke from the University of Bristol where she has been a lecturer since 1993. Her academic interests lie in the works of Dickens, and in 19th century fiction and poetry. Lotv's Madnesswas published by Clarendon Press in 1996.
Pembroke JCR Needs Your PC's... If your company is upgrading to Windows .95 and you're wondering what to do with the old 486 PC's, Pembroke JCR can make great use of them in the computer room. The JCR would be happy to accept any IBM PC compatible computers or Apple units. Printers and other paraphernalia also vet), welcome!
- TRINITY I hRM ROUND-UP On 18 May, the Master, Fellows and members of PCBC past and present gathered to celebrate the raising of the new PCBC flag. The flag was presented by the Lilley and Nolan families to commemorate Pembroke's position at the Head of the River. The Eights Week Garden party, held on 25 May, saw a record turnout as over 300 old members and their families gathered in Chapel Quad. In addition to the traditional champagne and strawberries, music was provided by a local Irish folk group and the many children were entertained by jugglers, magicians and the presence of a bouncy castle. Further attractions were a display of PCBC memorabilia by the Librarian Naomi Van Loo, and a reconstruction of a student's room from the time of Samuel Johnson created by the Steward, Irene Barlow and her assistant Anne James. June saw an exhibition of the best of the JCR art collection in the Rockefeller Room, following the restoration and reframing of a number of paintings facilitated by the generosity of an old member. On display were first class works by Francis Bacon, John Piper and Elisabeth Frink and a 'Head of Balzac' by Auguste Rodin recently presented to the College by an old member. Also during Trinity, a crystal rose bowl was presented to the College by the Board of the Smithsonian Institute, and a colossal bronze bust of George Washington was presented to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the US University, students of which Pembroke welcomes each year as part of the year abroad scheme. A North American Reunion was held at the end of June during which the Bannister Graduate Centre on Brewer Street was formally opened in the presence of Sir Roger and Lady Bannister, and the Master and Mrs Kathie Booth Stevens. Among those who attended were Morris and Bruna Abram, Bruce Fetter and Verena Fjermestad, James and Janet Hester, David and Patricia Johnson, The Venerable Dr Brian Kirk-Duncan, Dr Paul and Jane Kelly, Arthur Kroeger, Philip Lader and family, Greely and Ninette McGowin, Vernon and Martha Palmer, Michael Rochelle and family, Gary Sandrow, Terry Slesinski-Wykowski and family, Revan and Elsa Tranter, and Dr E. Kenneth Weir. The Pembroke cricket team, captained by Dan Marks, won the University League and a production of Machiavelli's The Mandrake was performed by the Pembroke Players in the North Quad. Following some 45 years service to the College the groundsman, Wilf Collett retired in June. A well-known and liked local figure, Will's retirement was marked by gifts from the fellows and staff. The College has enjoyed a particularly successful conference season, providing accommodation and a full range of facilities for clients including Estee Lauder, The Manorial Society, the Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Galvanisers Association.
The College is embarking on a significant refurbishment program focussing on North Quad and the Macmillian Building, with further plans to upgrade the accommodation on staircases 9, 10, and 17. CCTV and a smart key access system has been installed with the intention of extending both systems to all areas of the College.
SWAN12% HELLENIC `Promised Landscapes' A Swan Hellenic cruise in association with Pembroke College. 18 March - 1 April 1997
In the spring of 1997, Pembrokians are invited to join a cultural cruise aboard Swan Hellenic's new 12,000 ton ship MINERVA. We plan to visit places of historic interest in Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Cyprus in the company of guest speakers chosen for their enthusiam as well as their expertise. Reverend John Platt, the Pembroke chaplain, will be leading the party. The cruise offers a wide range of exciting and informative excursions to destinations ranging from the Valley of the Kings and the Kamak Temple at Luxor to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Accommodating fewer than 300 passengers, this small and friendly ship offers a variety of lounges and restaurants in addition to a gym, beauty salon, swimming pool and sun decks. Prices from ÂŁ2,484 with a wide range of accommodation from luxurious suites to comfortable standard cabins. Swan Hellenic are offering Pembrokians a special discount of 10% and will donate the equivalent of that 10% to the College Development Fund.
For further details contact Mary-Jane Hilton at the Pembroke Development Office - 01865 276417
The University Women's Club
A club in the heart of Mayfair for professional, business and graduate women Founded in 1886. the club otliu-s members: Dining Seven Days a Week Monthly Dining-In Pre-Theatre Suppers Comfortable Bar Elegant Library Public Rooms for Hire For ntembership details: 2 Audley Square South .-ludley Street London WI r 6013 0171 499 6478
Dates For Your Diary Sept 6-23
Master's Visit to Hong Kong
Oct 4
Pembroke Society Dinner
7.30pm in Hall Guest Speaker - Gary Flather Q.C. Oct 7
Birmingham Reception
At BZW Private Equity Ltd, Newhall Street Hosted by the Master and Fellows Oct 22
Law Dinner
The Reform Club - 7.30pm Lord Justice Mummery presiding Speakers - The Master, Professor Dan Prentice and Mr John Eecklaar Nov 2
The McCallum Lecture `The American Election'
To be delivered by Senator Gary Hart The Gulbenkian Lecture Theatre - 1 lam Nov 16
Medical Lunch
12.00 in Hall Nov 23
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Years 1959 to 1963
Forthcoming Events 1997
Spring
Sweatshirts and Polo Shirts - £14.95 (Navy, Grey, Dark Green, Black and Maroon) T-shirts - £12.95 (Navy only) (P&P per item - 55p)
Blackstone Lunch
The Sir Geoffrey Arthur Building 11.30am Lord Justice Mummery presiding Jan 11
As modelled by members of the JCR...
College Wraps - 115.50/L18.50 with College Crest (P&P per item - 11.25)
These items can be ordered directly from the University Outfitters Shepherd & Woodward Ltd. 109 - 114 High Street, Oxford. OX1 4BT. Tel - 01865 249491 Shepherd & Woodward will donate 12% of each sale to the Pembroke Development Fund.
Visit to Wilton House Pembroke Parents Day London Business Reception Golf Day
College Label
Summer Eights Week Garden Party Pembroke Ball
Port - £11.00 Sherry - £7.50
For further details of any of the events listed above, please contact the Development Office.
(P&P determined by size of order)
Mugs Pottery - £6.00
From Banquets, and Birthday Parties to Corporate Lunches and Conferences... Located in the heart of Oxford, Pembroke can offer you and your company first-rate dining. conference and business facilities at highly competitive prices. For further details contact the Conference Manager Ray Brennan on 01865 793971 or consult the Development Office Home Page wwwpmb.o.v.ac.lik
China -1.8.50 Silk Ties - £19.50
(Prices include P&P)
To place an order, or for further details contact Irene Barlow. Pembroke College, Oxford. OX1 1DW or the Development Office Staff on 01865 276417