Category Archives: alumni

Talking Leadership in Toronto

Posted on 22 September 2019 by Athene Donald

I’ve recently been in North America meeting up with Churchill College alumni, flying into New York City and out from Toronto, with a delightful flight with gorgeous views over New England in between. It was rather exhausting but was also … Continue reading →

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Being Unexpectedly Provocative

Posted on 14 January 2016 by Athene Donald

I have recently returned from a trip to Santa Barbara, to the conference to honour my late mentor Professor Ed Kramer, and San Francisco, where I met up with various alumni and alumnae of my College and the University. In … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing On my Travels

Posted on 25 March 2015 by Athene Donald

I am often asked, what do College Masters do? Some people seem to think it is similar to being Warden of a Hall of Residence (i.e. sorting out broken light bulbs or disputes between neighbouring students), but it isn’t like … Continue reading →

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Alumnicious

Posted on 23 March 2014 by Henry Gee

You know the feeling – no sooner have you graduated from some hallowed hall of learning or another than one’s alma mater sends you a begging letter. It’s rare for one to receive such a missive from an institution of … Continue reading →

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