From the Master

Dear Jesuan,

As we draw towards the end of Lent Term, we have much to be thankful for My term began at full gallop; a pace that has been matched by Fellows, students and staf f Whether due to pent up demand for in-person meetings, an enthusiasm for returning to our beloved Hall, or the attraction of our wide range of events, there is so much going on at Jesus

In Januar y we welcomed back alumni from matriculation years 1986 through to 1990 I enjoyed the Glanville Williams Society Reception, which allowed past and current law students to meet and share their experiences. One of the highlights this term was the annual Graduate Conference; it was a real privilege to hear our postgraduates present their research and continue to enhance the College’s intellectual life

Student activity is flourishing I enjoyed watching Ultimate Frisbee this term –the rules are easy to follow, and it’s incredibly fast-paced and great fun. If I was younger, I’d have a go! I made it to the last day of the Lent Bumps to see our W1 boat gain Head of the River and our M1 bump up two places to take third. Jesus was the most successful College overall on the river, following a courageous few days delivered with true grit. Especially pleasing was the number of novice rowers who took par t

Our creative communities are also flourishing. They are a wonder ful chance for our students to reconnect with or discover creative practice It’s refreshing to see the Jesus College Music Society work with staf f to programme a variety of live bands in the Roost Café. The Creative Writing Club is home to our burgeoning community of Fellows, staf f and student scribes, and we now have a newly established Drama Society and Ar t Club I’ve enjoyed seeing our students per form at the ADC Theatre in plays and the latest Footlights revue. Film at Jesus has had a fantastic term delivering a shor t film competition, weekly screenings, workshops and a booked-out Q&A with Cannes prize-winning Director, Céline Sciamma

New additions include our inaugural song writing competition Hook, Line and Lyric and a newly approved initiative for an architectural build space (see opposite).

Finally, I’m delighted that Jesus College will soon be the new home for radio station Cam FM, which will provide oppor tunities for our community to get involved and learn the craft of radio broadcasting

I’ll keep you posted on the impact of our endeavours to make Jesus College a place where creative people can thrive Sonita

Alleyne

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