Merton Society Reunion - Day Programme - Saturday 22 June
This year, the Merton Society Reunion commemorates the centenary of the Everest expedition that Mertonian Sandy Irvine (1921) took part in. Join fellow Mertonians for a day of activities and an evening of elegance, featuring a formal dinner in Hall inspired by the expedition.
Mertonians are also invited to a special drinks reception in the Ante-Chapel where we will bid farewell to the College Chaplain, The Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones.
Programme:
13:00 Refreshments in the TS Eliot Theatre Foyer (for those attending the Merton Society AGM)
13:30 Merton Society Annual General Meeting in the TS Eliot Theatre
All Mertonians are welcome to attend with their guests, though only Mertonians may vote.
from 14:30 Afternoon events
A selection of tours. Registration can be made on arrival, from 1pm.
16:00 Lecture & Q&A by Professor Alex Edmans (1998) in the TS Eliot Theatre
‘May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics and Studies Exploit of Biases – And What We Can Do
About It’
18:00 Choral Evensong in Chapel
19:00 Drinks Reception in the Ante-Chapel
A special reception to bid farewell to the Revd Canon Dr Simon Jones - all welcome.
See the list of attendees. The booking deadline is Sunday 9 June. For any queries, please contact the Development Office.
If you're interested attending formal dinner, please book your place via the Merton Society Reunion – Main Page. Please note that spaces are limited, and we encourage early booking.