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Alumni getting together across the globe . . .
HONG KONG
On Friday 25th May, RVC Principal, Professor Stuart Reid launched the
first in a series of International Alumni Networking Groups. The event, hosted by Dr Chris Riggs (1999 RVC Alumnus) and Head of Veterinary Clinical Services at Hong Kong Jockey Club, took place at the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Happy Valley Clubhouse.
The RVC has enjoyed longstanding international outlook and impact, with an ever-increasing global community. RVC alumni act as important ambassadors for the College and the networks will offer our community opportunities to come together to offer each other support, friendship and advice at social and career related events. Dr Tony Beck, RVC Alumnus (1998) and Chief Veterinary Officer and Co-Founder
of Doctors Beck & Stone Veterinary Clinics in Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore, is the Hong Kong Networking group chair.
Professor Stuart Reid said: “We are delighted to be in Hong Kong and establishing the first of our overseas alumni networking groups. Providing more support and connection for our graduates is a commitment RVC is prioritising - home and abroad - particularly for those
starting out on their careers. I’m hugely grateful to Dr Tony Beck who will be the local lead in Asia of this regional initiative as we seek to strengthen the RVC community worldwide.”
Dr Tony Beck said: “As we launch the RVC’s first international alumni group we have a wonderful opportunity
to mould a supportive and intuitive experience that will provide a platform for personal and professional growth for RVC graduates. It’s very exciting and I am honoured to be a part of it”.
The event was attended by alumni and friends of the RVC including vets, vet nurses, postgraduate alumni, parents of current students and ex-RVC staff.
Tony is looking for committee members to help him run the group and welcomes new members to the group. Email us at rvc4life@rvc.ac.uk for more information. We will put you in touch with the Hong Kong networking group committee.
NEW YORK
We will shortly be launching a group in New York with an inaugural event in Jan/ Feb 2019. Information will be mailed shortly to those we have up to date addresses for in the New York area. Please remember to keep your contact details, especially email addresses,
up to date so we can keep in touch. You can do this by updating your profile or registering with us online rvc.ac.uk/rvc4life-alumni/login
Our lovely alumnae, Erika Friedrich (2005), Jackie Steinbach (2014) and Jennifer Tsung (2001) have agreed to launch this group and are looking for potential committee members and alumni to join their networking group. For more information email us at rvc4life@rvc.ac.uk
CANADA (Toronto region)
We are interested in setting up a networking group in Canada, and in particular the Toronto area. We will be writing to alumni in the area soon but
if you are new to the area or unsure if we know you are there please email us at rvc4life@rvc.ac.uk to update your contact details. We are hoping to visit in early 2019 and we will invite you along to dinner with our Principal, Professor Stuart Reid, and our International Director, Nina Davies,
to get your views and ideas for starting a network in the region.
If you are interested in joining any of these networks or would like to see if there are enough alumni in your country, region or area to set up a group please get in touch with the Alumni Relations team at development@rvc.ac.uk.
We also have a number of alumni across the globe who have offered to be ambassadors. If you are interested in joining this network, please do get in touch.
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