The University of Sheffield
Alumni

Calendar of Events

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To help you keep in touch with your friends and to give you the opportunity to find out the latest news from the University, we have organised a variety of events for you during 2013. To register your interest for an event, to let us know about an event that you are planning or for more information contact:

Email: alumni@sheffield.ac.uk

2013


May


Annual Gathering of the University of Sheffield, School of Education, Malta Alumni
Thursday 2 May 2013, 6.15-7.00pm
Alumni of the School of Education, The University of Sheffield are invited to join members of academic staff from The School of Education to share your news and meet other University of Sheffield, Malta Alumni. We shall celebrate the achievements of our most recent Masters graduates. The gathering will be followed by a public lecture ‘The Limits of my Language are the limits of my world’ by Dr.Terry Lamb and Prof. Peter Clough of The School of Education to which all our students and alumni are invited. Please email Felicity Gilligan [MaltaMA@sheffield.ac.uk] if you are able to attend.


June


Reunion Luncheon for the classes of 1953 and 1963
Saturday 22 June 2013
Firth Court
A special event in celebration of alumni who graduated from the University fifty and sixty years ago. Invitations will be mailed out to alumni in early 2013. For more information visit the Reunion Luncheon webpage.


July


An Evening at the Medical School for Former Staff and Friends
Thursday 4 July 2013
An evening to showcase the the newly refurbished Medical School facilities to former staff and friends of the University. The evening will comprise of staff presentations, guided tours and a drinks/canape reception. For informal enquiries contact Jeanette Peat at j.peat@sheffield.ac.uk. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.


Medical School Class of 2003 Reunion
Saturday 27 July 2013
St Pauls Hotel, Sheffield

Fellow Sheffield medics from the class of 2003 are organising a reunion in celebration of their 10 year anniversary. For bookings and further details, please contact Anna Caley (née Faulkner) on spanzarella@doctors.org.uk


August


American Alumni Reunion
Saturday 24 August 2013
La Jolla, CA, USA

This year’s flagship event in the United States will be held in the stunning coastal location of La Jolla, California. Alumni are invited to enjoy a drinks reception and sit-down dinner on the Mediterranean Patio of the iconic La Valencia Hotel (www.lavalencia.com). This event is free of charge, but places must be booked in advance. For further enquiries email usa@sheffield.ac.uk


September


2013 Annual Alumni Reunion

Saturday 7 September 2013 (please note this date has changed from the one previously advertised)
On campus
Alumni are invited back to the University for this special annual reunion. A special invitation is extended to the classes of 1973, 1983 and 1988 who will be celebrating twenty-five, thirty or forty years since graduating. For more information visit our 2013 Reunion pages.


Centenary Geology Reunion
Saturday 21 September 2013
On campus

A group of Geology alumni are organising a reunion in Sheffield to celebrate the centenary of the department. Further information and booking forms are available to download from geologyatsheffield.co.uk/news For enquiries please email the Treasurer, Jenny Ashby at dashby100@yahoo.com


Sheffield University Football Club Reunion
Saturday 28 September 2013

Members of the University Football Club from the late 80s/early 90s are getting together in Sheffield in September. It is hoped that as many former players as possible from all eras will be able to join them with a view to this becoming an annual event. The format/venue will be decided nearer the time depending on numbers. Anyone interested in attending is asked to contact alumnus David Jones (1991, LLB Law) on 07807828666 or by email at D.Jones48@sky.com


October


House of Lords Alumni Reception
Wednesday 9 October 2013
London
We are delighted to be holding another reception at the House of Lords. The evening will be hosted by Lord Hattersley (Hon LittD 1998). Guests will have the opportunity to tour the Houses of Parliament before the reception. For further enquiries email alumni@sheffield.ac.uk
*Priority booking will be given to those on the reserve list from last year*


Heritage Circle Luncheon
Friday 18 October 2013
Firth Hall

The annual Heritage Circle Luncheon for alumni who are interested in leaving or have left a gift in their Will to the University. For more details contact David Meadows at d.meadows@sheffield.ac.uk


School of Law Annual Law Alumni Dinner
Friday 18 October 2013
Firth Hall, 6.30pm
For more details on the Annula Law Alumni Dinner visit www.shef.ac.uk/law/alumni/dinner or contact Lisa Burns at l.k.burns@sheffield.ac.uk


Alumni Mixer - Texas
Saturday 19 October 2013

Austin, TX, USA
We look forward to seeing local and travelling alumni in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas for this annual mixer. Please join us for drinks and appetisers at Cru wine bar in downtown Austin, with the option to stay on for dinner. For further enquiries email usa@sheffield.ac.uk


Sheffield RAG Reunion
Saturday 26 October 2013
The Rutland Hotel, Sheffield

Tickets are priced at £35. For more details on the RAG Reunion contact alumnus Peter Kirkup peterkirkup1973@yahoo.co.uk


To view a calender of events run by the University, please click on the link on the right-hand side.