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Centennial Celebration of the Harvard-Cambridge Scholarships

September 18 at 12:00 to September 20 at 12:00 BST
£100

For 104 years the Harvard-Cambridge Scholarships have enhanced the bond between two great universities, benefiting 252 scholars.

While the pandemic may have put paid to us marking the year of the Harvard-Cambridge Centennial, there is no reason why we cannot still celebrate in style now.

As such, we invite all former Scholars to join us in Cambridge for a range of activities, taking place across all four colleges and taking advantage of the Cambridge Alumni Festival Weekend and bookings are now open via the form below.

Full details on the programme of (optional additional) activities are in the email invitation, but the main programme contains:

Friday 18 September

@ Pembroke College
15.30
Mill Lane Development tour with afternoon tea

@Emmanuel College
17.15
Library and Chapel visit focusing on John Harvard
17.45-19.00
Welcome Reception, Old Library

Saturday 19 September

@ Trinity College
08.30
Continental Breakfast

09.00-10.00
Wren Library exclusive visit

12.30
Celebratory Lunch with Keynote Talk

@Jesus College
15.30-16.30
Afternoon tea, Master’s Lodge

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The cost of this core programme is £100 per person, and you can make your booking below.

Note on your data: All data collected will be received in the first instance by Trinity College, Cambridge, who are coordinating the initial sales, before being shared with your individual Cambridge college (either Emmanuel, Jesus, Pembroke, or Trinity). Data is held and processed at Trinity for the purpose of this event in accordance with our Data Protection Statement

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Registration

FAQ

Who is invited to this weekend?
All former and current scholars on the Harvard-Cambridge Scholarship programme, delivered via one of Emmanuel, Jesus, Pembroke, or Trinity colleges (Cambridge)
Can I bring a guest?
Yes, each scholar is welcome to bring one guest (over the age of 18) with them. Please book a guest ticket (cost £100) for them.
What do I do for accommodation?
We are not able to offer a centrally managed accommodation provision for this event, but options in Cambridge with preferential rates for Cambridge alumni include:
CAMCard – https://www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/benefits/camcard
Jesus College – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/jesuscollege/2053310
How do I join the other events on the list specific to my own College?
College Dinners (where applicable) will be booked separately by scholars. Details on how to book these will be communicated by your own College nearer the time and once you have registered to attend the weekend programme.
What about Alumni Festival activities?
The Cambridge Alumni Festival Weekend programme will go live on Wednesday 10 June, and activities will open for bookings on Tuesday 14 July (10am BST). We will share this link nearer the time to give you the best possible chance of reserving your place for these events as they can fill up quickly.
Are refunds possible if my plans change?
All bookings are in accordance with the Trinity College Events Terms & Conditions. Refunds, minus the transaction fee we are charged, will be offered until 14 days before the event, at which point any requests will be at the discretion of Trinity College.

Details

  • Start: September 18 at 12:00 BST
  • End: September 20 at 12:00 BST
  • Cost: £100
  • Event Category:

Venue

  • Trinity College Cambridge
  • CB2 1TQ United Kingdom + Google Map

Organiser

  • Alumni Relations and Development
  • Email alumni-events@trin.cam.ac.uk