Alumni diary
As you will remember from your time as a Member there is always a wealth of activity going on at the College. Below you can find listed some of the upcoming events that are also open to Alumni, giving you the perfect reason to spend some time with us in person or virtually.
Events and volunteering opportunities in 2024
We have a full programme of Alumni events taking place at the College and beyond – from Port Talks to musical events and formal dinners.
This autumn we are also asking our Alumni community to help us to welcome our new intake of postgraduates. You can volunteer to share your own experience of Goodenough; or help us to run skills workshops and attend networking events to help Members get job ready.
Upcoming events
For more information, and to register for any of the events listed below, go to Goodenough Global events.
Founders’ Day
Friday 4 October, 5pm
Join us to commemorate Goodenough Founders’ Day, where thanks is given to the Founders and Benefactors of the College and our new Fellows are proclaimed. This is followed by a drinks reception in the Great Hall.
An evening with Professor Larry Kramer, President of LSE
Wednesday 9 October, The Great Hall, 6pm
We have 20 free spaces for Alumni to attend this drink reception, followed by Professor Kramer’s address in the Great Hall.
Demographics decoded – a series of amusing stories on demographics taken from the author’s travels to Japan, Spain and Singapore
Tuesday 22 October, London House LCR, 8-9pm
Join author and Alum Amito Sharma for a talk about his first book on demographics, based on his personal experiences of studying and working in a number of countries across the world. There will be a number of free copies of his book available on the night.
Formal Hall dinners
Thursday 24 October, The Great Hall, 6.30pm
Thursday 21 November, The Great Hall, 6.30pm
You can now buy your tickets for the first two Formal Halls taking place on 24 October and 21 November 2024. Tickets cost £40 per person for a two-course meal with coffee, served by candlelight in The Great Hall. It’s a really enjoyable evening and you are welcome to bring up to three guests along with you.
Other Formal Hall dates next year for your diary are 20 February, 20 March and 22 May and 19 June 2025.
For more information and to register for any of these events go to Goodenough Global events. If you would like to put on an Alumni event in your area or present a virtual talk please contact alumni@goodenough.ac.uk
Volunteering opportunities
Life at College is greatly enhanced by our Alumni volunteers and we are immensely thankful to all those who have supported us in this way over the years. With the new Academic year approaching, we are looking for volunteers to welcome our new intake and help get current Members job ready. For more information or to register your interest in any of these opportunities, please contact alumni@goodenough.ac.uk stating which activity you are interested in.
Faculty welcome evenings
Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 October
We need two Alumni volunteers who represent either the Arts and Humanities or Medical and Natural Science Faculties, to attend welcome drinks and give a short inspirational but informal talk to motivate and encourage new Members to make the most of their Goodenough experience. These events take place at 6pm on Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 October respectively.
Good Skills Week
Thursday 14 November, from 6.30pm
We are hosting an informal careers networking social event on Thursday 14 November from 6.30pm, giving current residents of the College the opportunity to meet with members of the Alumni community who are willing to share their knowledge and work experiences and offer advice. We are looking for volunteers from a variety of industries.
We also need volunteers for our hour-long skills workshop to a small group of Members during the week. This could be offering practical advice on interviewing skills or presentations or sharing career insights and guidance on specific job sectors.
Mentoring opportunities
Exciting news! We are working on a new mentoring scheme and more details will follow soon. However, if you would like to register your interest in being a mentor, please email alumni@goodenough.ac.uk.
Missed an event?
Did you miss some of our online Alumni talks? You can still watch Christian Busch discuss Serendipity with Director Alice Walpole; John Snelson explore Opera, Crowds and the College; and Jennifer Faust and current Member Margaret Sui talk about business, community and leading a purpose driven life. Exclusively available on Goodenough Global.
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