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The 70s
Entries are classified according to year of entry
Look out for people from your year here and find out what they have been doing – job changes, awards, weddings, books and news from alumni from each decade.
Make sure we publicise your news in the next issue of Warwick e-network by contacting
e-network@warwick.ac.uk. For more alumni news visit the WGA website.
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The class of '72 and '77 reunite!
In April, Warwick alumni who began their studies in 1967, 1972 and 1977 came back to the University to attend their 40th, 35th and 30th anniversary reunions. Despite the poor weather, over 130 alumni and their partners from around the country, and some from overseas, returned to the campus to catch up with old friends and to see how the University had changed in the years since they left.
After a tour around the campus and talks about the ongoing development of the University, the guests were able to get down to what they were really here for, the business of reconnecting with old friends. A lot has changed since the Summer of Love, the Watergate Scandal and the Queen's Silver Jubilee, but it hasn't dampened their friendships. The years rolled back as alumni reminisced about their time at Warwick and caught up with what they have been doing since graduation. In some cases the hair might be greyer (or occasionally non-existent) and some waistlines might be a little thicker than they used to be, but for some of them it seemed like they had never been away. The talk was of careers and families as well as memories of good times at the Students' Union.
As one person said 'I wouldn't have missed this for the world. I haven't seen some of these people since we graduated but the bond is still there. We are linked to each other by the time we spent at Warwick. Hopefully I will still be around for the next reunion!'
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Alan Barrett
The University of Texas has appointed Dr Alan Barrett (BSc Microbiology and Virology 1975-78, PhD Biological Sciences 1978-84) as director of the Sealy Center for Vaccine Development. Alan has been at the University of Texas since 1993 where he helped create the Center for Tropical Diseases and was the first director of the Biosafety Level 3 Laboratories. He is currently chairman of the World Health Organisation advisory committee on vaccine research for dengue and other flaviviruses. He is an editor of the Journal of General Virology and a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Medical Virology and Virus Research.
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Lara Owen
The new book by Lara (Wendy) Owen (BA Comparative American Studies 1974-77) is Love Begins at 40 (Hay House). Co-written with Cherry Gilchrist the book offers emotional and practical advice on the specific challenges of midlife relationships. Drawing on their own experiences and using case studies, they show how the journey to finding a new partner usually has its fair share of comedy, embarrassment, anguish and drama, but nonetheless can work out very successfully.
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Annie Gayton
Since Warwick Afifa Ematullah (formerly Annie Gayton) (BA Philosophy and Literature 1972-75), has travelled literally around the world. She's worked primarily in the visual arts; been married and had four children. On her travels she met Turkish Sufi Sheikh Mohammad Nazim al Haqqani (now U.N. representative for religion) and became his follower. In 1998 a serious car crash resulted in near-death experiences and from then on her spiritual quest has deepened. Afifa is now married to poet, editor and publisher, Paul Sutherland.
Her forthcoming book RETURN (Dream Catcher Books) features an innovative blend of her own poetry, artwork and photographs. Every page contains original, varied artwork and/or islamic calligraphy. RETURN is for readers interested in Sufism or the transcendental and those committed to alternative healing, inner work, personal growth and spiritual journeying of different kinds. Afifa's poetry expresses her mystic encounters with many forms of love.
To view images of Afifa's artwork, go to: picasaweb.google.co.uk/islamicart1
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Record your memories of Warwick
In partnership with the University's Communications Office, we are looking for graduates and friends to submit their memories and stories for future broadcast! We'd like to invite sound file submissions from any interested individuals to be used as part of the Warwick Podcasts service.
Warwick Podcasts is an exciting initiative which allows visitors to hear from University experts commenting upon important issues, their research and events. All the recordings are available for download from the site as MP3 files or can be accessed directly from the page. It is possible to subscribe to the service to gain access to directories to get the podcasts direct to your computer and MP3 player.
What we are looking for are sound files in either MP3 or WMA format, lasting no more than 5 minutes, which should cover topics such as:
My memories of Warwick
Since graduation....
Why come to Warwick?
If you are interested in getting involved or wish to submit a sound file for use in the project, please feel free to contact sam.davies@warwick.ac.uk or telephone: 024 7652 8478.
These recordings will be used to promote the University to prospective students as well as having real-life testimonials from graduates to serve for nostaligia in years to come! We hope you'll want to participate!
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My Space and Facebook
The WGA has joined both MySpace and Facebook. We are keeping both updated with news, events and anything else we can think of that might interest you! You can join both communities to keep updated on Warwick happenings and to keep in touch with friends. It's a great way to let your friends know if you're planning to attend an event! Add us to your friends on MySpace and join the WGA group on Facebook!
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Could you be a Careers Contact?
Could you offer general advice on working in a particular industry or company to students and fellow Warwick graduates?
The Careers Contact site offers graduates the opportunity to make contact with another graduate from Warwick who may have studied the same subject, or be in an occupation of interest to them.
Are you able to offer work shadowing or work experience opportunities? We would love to hear from you. CLICK HERE to offer your help.
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Message Board
Visit the message board to add your message to those from alumni from your decade.
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Contact Us!
We'd love to hear from alumni from the 70s. Contact Warwick e-network with your news by emailing
e-network@warwick.ac.uk so that graduates from this decade are well represented in the next issue.
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