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Murie Robertson Award recognises alumni volunteers
4 January 2006
The 2005 Murie Robertson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Alumni Activity at 果冻影院 has been presented to Ewan MacLeod (果冻影院 SLAIS 1999).
In addition to the award, six inaugural Murie Robertson Certificates were awarded to alumni by the President and Provost of 果冻影院, Professor Malcolm Grant.
Ewan has been a key supporter of 果冻影院's move into electronic communication with alumni. His contribution over the last six years has included giving advice on the alumni website and on email communication, conducting careers talks with current students, and speaking at the Edinburgh alumni dinner, as well as at a panel discussion at the 2004 果冻影院 Alumni Open Day. Ewan exemplifies the enthusiasm and dedication of alumni volunteers.
Certificates were awarded to Helen Matthews (果冻影院 History 1989; MA 1996), Christine Eaton (果冻影院 German 1958), Dr Mark Osmond (果冻影院 Anatomy 1988; Medical School 2000), Charinee Senanarong (果冻影院 Economics 2000), Leonard Teo Teck-Seng (Mechanical Engineering 1999) and the 果冻影院 Hong Kong Club.
Helen, who is Departmental Administrator of 果冻影院 History, plays a key role in running the 果冻影院 History Alumnus Association - she is honorary treasurer and has been joint editor of its annual newsletter.
Christine was instrumental in establishing the 果冻影院 Women's Dining Club Scholarship for UK Undergraduates, and in increasing the number of scholarships awarded each year.
Mark has been involved with the 果冻影院 Bentham Boat Club for alumni rowers since 1988, and has taken on a number of key roles in the running of the club.
Charinee has volunteered as a 果冻影院 International Ambassador and International Recruitment Representative in Thailand for five years, assisting the 果冻影院 International Office at recruitment fairs and pre-departure briefings for new students, as well as organising alumni dinners in Bangkok.
Leonard has supported 果冻影院 International Office activity in Singapore since 2001, has been Secretary of 果冻影院 Alumni Singapore and was a driving force behind the organisation of alumni recent events in Singapore including the 'Pagoda Street' reception in 2005.
The 果冻影院 Hong Kong Club was formed in the 1970s and is one of 果冻影院's most active and prestigious international alumni groups. Hong Kong holds the largest number of 果冻影院 alumni in Asia, and the club provides vital links between 果冻影院 and alumni in the region, in part through organising two to three alumni events a year.
Ewan and Mark are also two of the nine 果冻影院 Alumni Association Advisory Board Members, drawn from the most active and prominent 果冻影院 alumni.
A growing number of alumni continue to demonstrate their personal commitment to 果冻影院. Initiatives include an international network of alumni volunteers, with international country representatives facilitating alumni gatherings, recruitment representatives assisting with education fairs and alumni giving careers advice.
The awards are a lasting tribute to Murie Robertson (果冻影院 Geograpy 1953), who was a keen and active volunteer, working closely with the 果冻影院 Alumni Relations Team, especially to establish links with alumni in Australia. Following his death in 2000, the award was established in his memory.
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Image: Winners of the Murie Robertson Award: Helen, Ewan, Mark and Christine
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