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MCR President’s report 2014-15 Lincoln MCR has enjoyed a uniquely special year, living up to its reputation as the best MCR in Oxford. Following the exceptional example of the previous MCR Committee, the new committee continued to do great work. The energetic social team, comprised of Daniel Rowe (2013), Nico Kist (2013), Leah Rand (2013), Peter Hatfield (2013), Jérôme Temme (2013) and Bernadette Stolz (2013), produced three term cards packed with a wide variety of events. The traditional fortnightly MCR dinners were taken to new heights as the Chef and his team worked hard to create themed evenings, including a spooky Halloween theme and an unforgettable Burns Night! Numerous exchange dinners and bar exchanges allowed Lincoln students to get to know members of St Peter’s, Queen’s, and several other colleges. Our imaginative social team also put on tasting events, from fortified wine to whiskey, and for those who prefer physical activities, an ice-skating trip! The year concluded with its traditional Garden Party, which was once again at home in the Rector’s (brand new!) garden. Thanks to the
generosity of the Old Members’ Fund, the MCR was able to orchestrate a trip to Lincoln Cathedral by invitation of the Bishop and, of course, the biennial Boat Party, a black-tie cruise along the Thames. Our members benefited from dedicated Welfare representatives who undertook an intensive Peer Support Training course in Michaelmas term. Josh Thomas (2008) and Leandra Bias (2013) also organised regular MCR teas and movie nights, alongside yoga, belly dancing and aerobics sessions, providing a plethora of opportunities for students to unwind. The charities team, led by François Lavergne (2012) organised an impressive year of fundraising events, including a high tea, a classy casino night and the always-successful charity auction. Our environmental representative, Ole Andreassen (2010), kept us up-to-date with environmental issues while the food rep, Stuart Ramsay (2008), improved upon the feedback system for college meals. Our LGBTQ rep, Mia Pistorius (2013), kept the LGBTQ community up-todate with events around Oxford and the First Year rep, Tristan Parker, did a great job of representing the interests of the
K Back row l-r: Kevin Ray, Joshua Thomas, Tristan Parker, Nico Kist, Daniel Rowe, Stuart Ramsay, William Kalderon, Peter Hatfield, Francois Lavergne, Jerome Temme Front row l-r: Bernadette Stolz, Leandra Bias, Julie Baleriaux, Lucy Hutchinson, Kate Etheridge, Leah Rand
new members of the MCR. Will Kalderon (2012) successfully kept the MCR website updated with the latest goings-on, and the Academic rep, Kevin Ray (2013), organised a series of informal MCR talks, where members could speak about their work to a general audience in a relaxed environment. The executive committee, including the Treasurer, Julie Balériaux (2012), and the Secretary, Kate Etheridge (2012), kept things ticking over behind the scenes, working hard every day to see to the financial, domestic and administrative running of the MCR. This year was very special for Lincoln MCR- we waited patiently for the opening of our brand new common room in the refurbished Berrow Foundation Building! The executive committee organised a sophisticated opening party, including plenty of nibbles and champagne, with the generous assistance of the Old Members’ Annual Fund. The MCR is truly grateful to the Berrow Foundation and the College for our new, elegant and spacious room, which perfectly meets the needs of our sociable graduate community. I would like to thank each and every committee member for her or his contribution this year. The happiness of the MCR really does rely on a strong team of committed individuals. Here’s to many more years of fun in the new common room! n Lucy Hutchinson (2012) MCR President 2014–15
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