2011 May-June E-zine

What's New?	Events	News	Branch Updates	Alumni Interview	Notices	Obituaries

What's New?

Trinity Alumni Appeal Launched
The Trinity Alumni Appeal hopes to connect alumni to the exciting projects happening at Trinity today by showcasing student stories and allowing alumni to support their school directly. The appeal was launched by the Provost in March, but you can catch up online; watch our videos, read more about the appeal, and see photos from the launch.

Donor Report 2009/10                                     
We’ve just completed the Donor Report for 2009/10. View the report online and find out about some of the worthwhile projects being supported in College. You can also request a hard copy, simply contact the office.

Pimms in the Pav
Join alumni & friends for a social evening in the Pav on Thursday, 23 June for live music, Pimms and finger food on the terrace, in aid of the Trinity Alumni Appeal. Why not round up your friends and purchase your tickets online, it promises to be a great night and all funds raised will support worthy projects in College.

Human+ Exhibition
Human+ is the newest addition to the impressive list of exhibitions in Science Gallery and will run from April to 24 June 2011. The premise underlying ‘Human+’ is that the future is knowable – even though everyone knows it's not. As a species, we seem to be hard-wired to speculate on what's going to happen next.  

It’s a Trinity Thing… Winners
Thanks to all those who took part in ‘It’s a Trinity Thing...’ this year’s photography and video competition, the winning entries can be viewed on the alumni website. Congratulations to the overall winner Callum Swift (who won an iPad) and to all our runners up. We’re planning some more competitions in the coming months to make sure you hear about them become a fan of TCD Alumni on Facebook. 

 

Events

TCD Alumni Weekend 2011
Preparations are well underway for the annual TCD Alumni Weekend (taking place from 26-28 August 2011) with a varied programme for alumni of all ages and disciplines. The events are open to all alumni but we particularly encourage alumni from 2001, 1991, 1981, 1971 & 1961 to attend this year. And, as tercentenary celebrations are taking place in Chemistry and Botany, this is an ideal opportunity for graduates from those disciplines to get together with former classmates. Book your place or find out more online.

Department of Botany celebrates 300 Years
The Department of Botany has a busy schedule of events planned to mark its Tercentenary over the summer. From public lectures to a garden party there is something for everyone. Find out what’s going on on the Department of Botany website.

Biomedical Sciences Institute Opening
The new Biomedical Sciences Institute will be officially opened on Friday, 17 June, by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD. This exciting new development will house five schools - Medicine; Biochemistry & Immunology; Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences; Chemistry and Engineering – and deliver a 21st century infrastructure that will enable students and researchers to further push the boundaries of discovery.

Last Chance to Book - TCD Association & Trust Annual Dinner
TCD’s Associate Dean of Research, Dr Patrick Geoghegan is the guest speaker at this year’s dinner which will take place on Friday, 13 May in the Kildare Street and University Club on Stephens Green. This event is open to all alumni and tickets can be purchased online for €65. Find out more about this event or view pictures from last year’s dinner.

Shoot and Leaves: Changes in the plants, vegetation and natural habitats of Ireland
Dr Matthew Jebb, Director of Botanic Gardens, will deliver “Shoot and Leaves: Changes in the plants, vegetation and natural habitats of Ireland” as part of the Tweedy Lecture Series (in honour of Hilda and Robert Tweedy; addressing peace, gender and human rights, and environmental issues) on Thursday, 19 May at 7pm Synge Theatre, Arts Building. To register contact Belinda. 

Trinity College Dublin Shakespeare Festival 2011
The annual Trinity College Dublin Shakespeare Festival will run from 1-11 June 2011. This year's festival looks set to be one of the largest theatre events of the Irish calendar, with approximately 400 performers set to feature in over 50 outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s work. More information coming soon.

The Business Value of Irish Culture – Trinity Business Alumni
The Trinity Business Alumni (TBA) will host will host a dinner-in-camera with Declan Collier, CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority, Eugene Downes, Chief Executive of Culture Ireland and Stuart McLaughlin, Chief Executive of Business to Arts, on Thursday, 12 May to discuss Irish business and culture and the positive impact of the “Irishness” on their working experiences. Book your ticket online.

Tercentenary Weekend Celebrations August 2011
Reservations for the School of Medicine Tercentenary Alumni Weekend are filling up fast. To book your place visit our online booking form or contact Ciara for more information or telephone +353 1 896 1379.

School of Social Sciences and Philosophy – Alumni Get-Together
The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy including the Departments of Economics, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology will host an alumni get-together on Saturday, 2 July in the Pav at 8pm. If you studied any of these subjects at any level, this complimentary event will be a great opportunity to meet old friends and to take a trip down memory lane. Register by contacting ssp.alumni@tcd.ie or visit the School’s alumni page on Facebook to keep in touch with your old friends and the School.

Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet and Doctor Merryman Exhibition 
To mark the School of Medicine Tercentenary a new exhibition has opened in the library. ‘The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman’, an exhibition based on the famous Jonathan Swift quote will run in the library from May until 2 October 2011.

Analytics – Creating Your Own Upturn – Trinity Business Alumni
The Trinity Business Alumni (TBA) and corporate partners Accenture, will host a breakfast discussion with guest speaker Paul Pierotti on 2 June 2011. Paul will discuss the ability of analytics to innovate and how it is changing the way emerging companies will need to capture, process and exploit Information Technology. This free event is bookable on a first come first served basis. Book your ticket today.

Trinity Takes to the Streets – Get Up and Running
It’s that time of year again! If you are planning on taking part in a race series, triathlon, marathon or activity for charity this year we would appreciate your help in supporting our students in need. If you would like to support Trinity Takes to the Streets (TTTTS) we will send you a t-shirt, sponsorship card and help you get the ball rolling. For more information contact Sandra.

Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing
The Inaugural Lecture “Ageing and the Life of the Mind” will be presented by Professor Thomas N. Mitchell on Monday, 9 May 2011 at 6pm in the Dining Hall, Trinity College Dublin. Please RSVP to misa@stjames.ie.

For a full schedule of events in TCD please see www.tcd.ie/alumni/events   

News

Campus News

Sports News

Campus News

New Senators elected in the Constituency of the University of Dublin

Roll of Honour Acknowledges Trinity Students’ Participation in Voluntary Activities

HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits Trinity College Dublin

Professor Patrick Prendergast is Elected Provost of Trinity College Dublin

Classical Concert Celebrates Tercentenary of Medicine, Chemistry and Botany at TCD

Trinity’s School of Engineering Ranked in Top 100 Globally

American History Expert, James Kloppenberg, Speaks at TCD

TCD Scientists Identify Risk Factors in the Development of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Discovery of New Gene Mutation in Schizophrenia

Sports News

Read the latest TCD GAA newsletter with a roundup of news and events from the club.

Trinity Rugby Team Regain Colours Title from UCD

Victory for Trinity Rowers at Annual Trinity Regatta

Trinity Badminton Club Claim 2011 Colours Title in Convincing Style

Munster Rugby supports Motor Neurone Research at Trinity

 

Branch Updates

Northern Ireland - AGM & Annual Dinner – 11 May
The 87th Annual General Meeting of the Association will take place on Wednesday, 11 May at 7:30pm. The AGM will take place before a talk on Titanic Port by Alf McCreary, MBE. To attend the AGM or talk please complete and return the booking form to William Devlin by 6 May. The Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, 11 November 2011, in Malone Golf Club, details to follow shortly.

North West of England - Annual Dinner - 14 May
Graduates in the North West of England look forward to welcoming Jennifer Taaffe, Alumni Relations Director, as the principal guest at our Annual Dinner which is scheduled for Saturday, 14 May in the Lancaster Suite at Lancashire County Cricket Club. Invitations have been sent by post to all alumni registered with the NW branch. To find out more contact Martin P J  Byrne ( Hon. Sec.) or phone +44 161 980 8049.

Sydney - Pan Alumni Event - 19 May
A pan alumni event for graduates of TCD, Oxford and Cambridge has been scheduled for Thursday, 19 May 2011 at the offices of Baker McKenzie, 50 Bridge Street Sydney 2000. Finger food and drinks will be sponsored by Baker McKenzie on the night. To register your interest contact Dylan Carroll, all graduates are very welcome.

Wicklow/South Dublin Garden Party – 21 May

Greater New York Alumni - Trinity Ball 2011 - 8 June
New York alumni are preparing for one of the most exciting events of our year. Tickets are now on sale for the 2011 Ball, which will take place at the beautiful Loeb Boathouse in Central Park on 8 June. The evening will begin with cocktails on the private terrace, followed by a night of dinner and dancing. Dr. John Hegarty, the 43th provost of Trinity College Dublin and Prof. Patrick Prendergast, 44th Provost Elect, will be there as our special guests. Get your ticket or find out more on the Greater New York Alumni Association website.

TCD Association & Trust Reception in the Provost's House

Boston Social Night Photos
A group of Trinity alumni got together in March in John Havard's Brewhouse, Boston

Greater New York Alumni Update
In March Trinity graduate Michelle Dervan spoke as part of the Spot Light Series to New York graduates about plans to attract greater numbers of high calibre US students to study at Trinity, at an event in March held at the Oxford University Club in Manhattan. We also had a social evening in Swift’s Bar in Manhattan in April to network, chat and enjoy a pint of plain. Finally the TCD Greater New York Alumni Association has launched a new website, We’d like to thank Declan Prenty for helping us set it up. Take a look to stay updated on our activities!

For a full schedule of TCD events visit www.tcd.ie/alumni/events   

 

Alumni Interview

Pádraic Delaney 

Course Name: Theatre Studies
Year of Graduation: 2001

What are you doing with yourself these days?
Auditioning for jobs! It's pilot season in the U.S. and soon I'll go to LA and NY for a few weeks. When I get back, there will be another series of Raw to do and a film to promote called Blackthorn, a western starring Sam Shepard. In that film I play The Sundance Kid.

Why did you choose your current career?
Because I love acting. It makes me happy. And life is too short.


How do you like to spend your free time?
Watching films! Before I realised I had to be an actor, I was a big fan of films. That hasn't changed since. I also read a lot - it’s one of the most important ways for actors to maintain a healthy imagination. I love keeping fit and healthy too and go to the gym or run or do something physical every day. 

What are your strongest memories of Trinity?
I'll always remember the view from the dance studio at the top of the Beckett Centre- you could see right out over the Rugby pitch and Cricket field towards the Pav and onto the rooftops of Nassau St and Westland Row - beautiful on a sunny day. 

Are you still in touch with other alumni?
I'm still in touch with several class mates who continue to tread the boards themselves; you come across graduates of the Beckett Centre and former members of Players working consistently in all areas of theatre, television and film. Some of my friends are Trinity graduates who I still meet up with from time to time for lunch....or a few pints....

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
Happy and healthy and surrounded by people I love and who love me. 

 

Notices

Trinity News Launches its Online Archive Trinity Arts Workshops Tercentenary Message Board Open Prints of the Anatomy School School of English Update New Business School courses available TCD's Science Gallery Goes to New York with BIORHYTHM

Class Notes Kathryn Crofton B.A. (1993) Mary Black M.B., M.R.C.P.E. (1982) Peter Heseltine M.B., M.A. (1969) Terence Dormer M.A. (1965) Rodney Senior B.A. (1963)     Pak Lam M.A., M.B. (1961) Doctor of Philisophy Gown for Sale

Trinity News Launches its Online Archive
Trinity News, one of the long running student publications, recently launched the Trinity News Archive, a fully searchable online database of every issue of Trinity News from 1953-1970. This material is available thanks to a donation of five bound volumes by Colin Smythe, and the project was organised by Martin McKenna, editor from 2008–9. More...

Trinity Arts Workshops
The Trinity Arts workshops have number of places available for upcoming courses, open to all alumni. Find out more on the Trinity Arts Workshop website.

Tercentenary Message Board Open
The School of Medicine welcome messages from the graduates on the Tercentenary website to be displayed over the Tercentenary Alumni Weekend from 25-28 August 2011. We accept messages in various media forms including video. Please send your messages to Ciara Power, Trinity Foundation, East Chapel, Trinity College, Dublin 2, (+353 1 896 1379).

Prints of the Anatomy School
Prints of the Anatomy School taken by esteemed photographer Fionn McCann are now available to purchase. Find out more on Fionns’ website.

School of English Update
The School of English would like to thank all their alumni who attended the recent alumni reception and talk by Irish crime writer John Connolly. If you would like to hear about future events, please update your details on the alumni website.   

New Business School Courses available to Alumni
Two new Business School courses will commence this September. Trinity MBA will now be available on a part-time basis from September 2011. To find out more, visit Trinity MBA. Also beginning in September, the new M.Sc in Business and Management, is a one year masters programme designed for non-business graduates. Further information can be found on M.Sc in Business and Management.

TCD's Science Gallery Goes to New York with BIORHYTHM  
Why does a minor chord sound sad? Is there a formula for the perfect hit? Whistling, dancing, finger-snapping, and toe-tapping — what makes us do it? Find out as Science Gallery's 2010 hit exhibition BIORHYTHM makes its US debut at the World Science Festival at Eyebeam Art + Technology Center from 2 June – 6 August 2011. Created by Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin, BIORHYTHM is presented in collaboration with the World Science Festival, Eyebeam Art + Technology Center, Imagine Ireland and the Cordover Family Foundation. Eyebeam, 540 W 21st St. New York, NY 10011.

Class Notes

Kathryn Crofton B.A. (1993)
Kathryn’s first novel has just been published. Circles in the Sand - A Dog's Tale, inspired by a true story. Twenty-five percent of the profits will go to seven Irish animal charities. It's partly set in Trinity. Kathryn loved her time at Trinity. Her website has just gone live. She would be glad to hear from anyone who graduated in 1993 with her. Contact Kathryn.   

Mary Black M.B., M.R.C.P.E. (1982)
We have a new Facebook group called TCD Medicine Class of '82. Join us!

Peter Heseltine M.B., M.A. (1969)
Looking forward to the reunion - 40 years! Wow, that was quick.

Terence Dormer M.A. (1965)
Terry travelled to Africa in 1965, where he worked as a teacher in Uganda and a teacher trainer in Nigeria before joining the Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, London in 1971. He had a broad range of tasks during his 32 years at Marlborough House, including service in the Private Office of the Commonwealth Secretary-General. Following his retirement in 2003, he has devoted an increasing amount of his time to underwater photography. In 2010, he signed a contract with the Natural History Museum in London, under which his images of marine species in their natural environments are available from the Museum's picture library. Those who wish to see these photographs could do so by "googling" Terry Dormer in the search box. 

Rodney Senior B.A. (1963)    
One of Rodney's great interests in TCD was sound recording, making a couple of 16mm sound tracks there and also several Choral and Singers concerts recordings. He made a couple of Gerard Gillen LP's-one in TCD chapel on the NIRC label. He has recently made 40 private CD's of the late Bill Young's singing broadcasts. He sings with the Culwick Choral Society on 21 May in Vaughan Wiliam's ''A Sea Symphony''- tickets are available from www.nch.ie.

Pak Lam M.A., M.B. (1961)
In two years' time it will be our 50th anniversary. What about a reunion in Dublin in the summer? Contact Pak.

Doctor of Philisophy Gown for Sale
An Ede and Ravenscroft gown with hood for a Doctor of Philosophy from the Trinity College Dublin or the University of Dublin (scarlet cloth and hood lined with yellow) is for sale. In very good condition - only worn on a handful occasions. For more details contact Richard Reiss.

Would you like to share your news with fellow alumni?
Reach out to old classmates by submitting your news to Class Notes or read about fellow alumni on Front Gate Online.

 

Obituaries

Simon Metcalf M.A. (1966)
Simon died on 22 January aged 68, from cancer. He studied History & Political Science in Trinity and went on to train as an accountant after TCD and spent most of his life in the City of London as an investment banker, later becoming a non-executive director of several companies. He was married twice and leaves a widow Primrose and two daughters by his first marriage to Sarah. By Robin Knight B.A. (1966)

Charles O'Morchoe, M.A., PH.D., M.D., SC.D., EX-F.T.C.D. (1953)

 

Website Watch

Visit the newly launched Greater New York Alumni Association website.

Watch one of our new videos on the alumni website.