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A Note from the Principal Issue 9 | Spring 2009 A Note 500 Not Out from the The College’s Quincentenary celebrations men’s hockey team in the 1984 LA Olympics rolled on with a champagne reception on which beat pre-Olympic favourites Australia 19 March at the ‘Home of Cricket’, Lord’s. to win bronze. The famous ground is an iconic and beautiful The speakers provided lively and informative international cricket venue and also home Principal accounts of BNC’s history as a leading to both Middlesex County Cricket Club sporting college, coupled with personal and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Welcome to the new issue of the Brazen refl ections on their experiences of sporting The historic Long Room provided a Notes. As you will see we are well life in Oxford. Alan recalled the dominance picturesque setting for the well-attended into the celebrations associated with of BNC and Oxford cricket teams during his reception which brought together current the Quincentenary and have had an time, with players of fi rst-class and sometimes and former members of the College for excellent book launch; Tanner lectures test standard fi elded at college and university a celebration of BNC’s long history of which were first-rate, dealing with the level. Such was the quality of cricket that even excellence in sporting achievement. global issues of the 21st Century; and a players of international standard sometimes celebration of sport at Lords’. By now you Attendees at the reception were treated to struggled to gain selection to the Blues squads , will all know the programme and we are a guided tour of Lord’s by members of the of the late 50s. David remembered fondly looking forward to seeing many of you at ground’s knowledgeable staff. Highlights of his enjoyment of playing hockey on BNC’s future events, particularly in September. the tour included the spectacular views from well-maintained sports ground, an experience These events have been very popular and the award-winning Investec Media Centre; a unsurpassed in his subsequent playing days. we are very grateful to alumni who have visit to the England team dressing rooms; and Both speeches were warmly received. been so kind as to accept alternatives a seat at the table in the MCC committee Lord’s provided an excellent setting to allowing us to accommodate as many room, scene of much intrigue and controversy appreciate the role that sport has played in people as possible. over cricket’s long history. developing the community and character of These good and exciting events are all The tour was followed by entertaining the College. The event also provided ample set against the background of the current speeches by distinguished BNC alumni Alan inspiration to the current students present, economic climate and the diffi culties C Smith (1957) and David Westcott (1976). in particular members of the College’s which we are all going to experience in this Alan has had an esteemed career in cricket. cricket team which is set to play the MCC country and around the world. In the UK A three-time Blue while at BNC, he went on during Trinity on 14 June 2009 in an event the support for education may well be more to represent England at test level in 1962 and for the Quincentenary. muted in future years as the government ’63. He was also a long-serving all-rounder for struggles to balance its fi nances. However, Warwickshire and then, upon retirement as Klem Ryan (BNC 2007) we clearly intend to carry on providing the a player, occupied roles as Chief Executive of very best education and opportunities for the English Cricket Board and an ICC match all our undergraduates and graduates, in referee. David was captain of Great Britain’s an environment in which they can really enjoy their college and university careers. Your enthusiasm for Brasenose, the successes of our undergraduates, graduates and fellows, the efforts of our faithful staff, the substantial annual fund that you, the alumni, are generating to support our activities, and the major gifts that we are receiving, all give me confi dence that we will achieve our aims of providing the very best education and experience for all, whatever their backgrounds, and in so doing set a fi rm foundation for the next 500 years. This will all be a challenge, but it is one to which I believe Brasenose and its alumni will respond with enthusiasm. I wish everyone a very happy summer and I do look forward to seeing many of you at our future events. Photographed by David Klein Goldsmiths’ Hall Book-Launch On Tuesday 2 December 2008, the the Trappes family came from Lancashire - quincentenary history of BNC - Brasenose, prime Brasenose territory - and the executor The Biography of an Oxford College - was well of her will was a very Brasenose Lancastrian, and truly launched with a grand luncheon, Alexander Nowell. At Nowell’s suggestion and still grander reception, in Goldsmiths’ she resolved ‘in lieu of her most loving son Hall, London. The Hall itself dates from the to rayse and begett unto her selfe in virtue New Development 1830s, but its origins go back to the Middle and learnyng manye Children’ (ie the future Ages; and the dining hall where the reception students of Brasenose). So how much did Director was held - columned in marble, glittering she leave us? Her capital endowment of the Jennifer Lewis joins the College to with gold leaf - is one of the fi nest rooms in College totalled £1,840. That would be many continue to strengthen alumni relations London. The luncheon, an annual event, was millions today. For example, it included the and fundraising programmes. greatly enjoyed by the invited members (with freeholds of Nos. 39-53 Kensington High their guests) of the Alexander Nowell circle: Street. Would that we owned them still! Jennifer comes to Brasenose after seven alumni who had decided to remember BNC years as Director of Alumni Relations and All this, and much more, is explained in the in their wills. Development at the Dragon School in new offi cial history of the College by Joe Oxford. Her previous experience includes But why Goldsmiths’ Hall? Well, every year at Mordaunt Crook. Appropriately its author six years each at Merton College and BNC we drink to the health of one of our greatest is a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths’ Company, Princeton University. benefactors, Joyce Frankland (1531-87). as well as a Supernumerary Fellow of BNC, and a Fellow of the British Academy. The The funding of higher education has Mrs Frankland was the daughter and heiress book - published by OUP - has been hailed undergone signifi cant changes in recent of Robert Trappes, who was twice in the 1520s by Sir Keith Thomas as ‘an astonishing years and it is clear that private giving will Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. compendium ... frequently hilarious ... which remain important to colleges and universities Most Brasenose people will be familiar with anyone with the faintest interest in Oxford in the future. Historically, of course, bene- two portraits of ‘our Joyce’ proudly carrying her ought to possess’. Copies can be ordered at faction has played a major role in the favourite pocket watch: one in Hall and one www.bnc.ox.ac.uk. Should you experience founding and resourcing of many colleges, in the Senior Common Room. But few will any diffi culties please contact 01865 277 835 and Brasenose is no exception. Individual know the painting of her father, a rare panel- or email [email protected]. philanthropy, Jennifer acknowledges, re- portrait, hanging today in Goldsmiths’ Hall. mains a key factor, albeit in a somewhat When she died in 1587, Mrs Frankland had If you would like more information on the different guise from that which resulted in been twice widowed. She was also childless; Alexander Nowell Circle please contact the the foundation of the College in 1509. her only son died young. So her life was not Development Offi ce on 01865 287275 or happy; her motto was ‘suffer and serve’. But email development.offi ce @bnc.ox.ac.uk There are, however, many ways of giving. In an obvious and necessary way, alumni can contribute fi nancially to the funds and projects that interest them. But Jennifer believes there is a host of opportunities for alumni involvement in the life of the College today. Those able to provide careers mentoring or work experience for current members of BNC, or to introduce others who may be interested in supporting Brasenose, will all be providing valuable contributions to the College’s future. She looks forward to working with all members of the Brasenose community in the coming years. Annual Fund We are enormously grateful to report that the Annual Fund, launched in 2007, has received nearly £400,000 to date with an additional £54,000 pledged. These generous donations are already having an impact on life at the College and have been used to enable: ● Travel grants for Undergraduate Research ● A number of Graduate Scholarships ● Student Support Grants ● Refurbishment of undergraduate accommodation ● Improved Library facilities, including better lighting ● Funding a new subscription to a music library ● Contributions to our Clubs and Societies Brasenose College is committed to ensuring that its students benefi t from an outstanding education, supported by excellent teaching, facilities and services. The Annual Fund makes a real and tangible impact upon the students of today and tomorrow and with your continued support we hope to provide the best educational experience available. 2 BNC 500 Tanner Lectures Professor Jane Cardosa photographed by Keiko Ikeuchi As many will know, the Tanner Lectures on Challenge of Emerging Infection, with Prof the context of terrorism and security.
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