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University Gazette, 15 October 2009: Notices
GENERAL NOTICESBodleian Library: temporary move of Special CollectionsIn preparation for the refurbishment of the New Bodleian Library, which is expected to begin in 2010, a large proportion of Special Collections material currently stored there must be relocated temporarily, for protection during the period of the refurbishment. During this period the Special Collections that are affected will be available for consultation at the Radcliffe Science Library (RSL). The Special Collections Reading Room in the New Bodleian Library will close in December 2009. A new Special Collections Reading Room will then open at the RSL. Duke Humfrey's Library will continue to provide access to manuscripts and rare books not transferred to the Radcliffe Science Library. A list of the transferred collections and fuller information is available on the Web site www.ouls.ox.ac.uk/scmoves. Enquiries may be directed by e-mail to enquiries.sc@bodley.ox.ac.uk, or by telephone to Oxford (2)77046. Francis Napier FundThe University has received a generous bequest in the name of Francis Napier to help advance the education of physically disabled students under the age of eighteen. To provide for the effective use of the funds, the University has applied to the Charity Commission for a Scheme. The Charity Commission's notice concerning the proposed Scheme is reprinted below. Charity CommissionNotice CSD-1161A Charity: FRANCIS NAPIER FUND—4029892 Reference: C–233588–TKFA A Scheme is a legal document made by the Charity Commission. It is proposed to make a Scheme which will provide for the governance of the charity. A copy of the draft Scheme can be seen at: The University of Oxford or a copy can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to: Charity Commission Direct, PO Box 1227, Liverpool L69 3UG quoting the above reference number or by visiting our Web site at: www.charitycommission.gov.uk/supportingcharities/schemes/default.asp Comments or representations on these proposals can be made to the Charity Commission within one month from the date of this notice, either by letter or by completing the form on our Web site. Date 01 October 2009 Facilities Available to Retired Members of Staff of the UniversityRetired members of staff in receipt of a university pension (whether under or over seventy-five, and whether or not they are a member of a faculty or of Congregation) are able to obtain a retired staff card, which gives them access to a very wide range of facilities. Application for such a card can be made via a departmental or college administrator. Provided a valid card is held, the privileges offered include continued access to university libraries, access to OUCS and its e-mail services, discounts at the Oxford University shop, and at the Ashmolean and Bodleian gift shops, free entrance to the Botanic Garden, the ability to apply for membership of the University Club on Mansfield Road, and discounted membership of the university sports club at Iffley Road. Retired staff are also welcomed at the Language Centre. Circulation of the University Gazette to retired Senior Members of the University Former members of Congregation resident in the United Kingdom can continue to receive copies of the University Gazette (as well as the University's staff newsletter Blueprint, and the Oxford Magazine), on application in writing to the Information Office, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD. In the case of those over the age of seventy-five such applications must be renewed at the beginning of each academic year. Musical EventsHarris Manchester CollegeConcertsThe following events will be given at 1.30 p.m. on Thursdays in the chapel, Harris Manchester College. Admission is free, with a retiring collection. Enquiries may be directed to Myles Hartley (e-mail: myles.hartley@hmc.ox.ac.uk). 15 Oct.: MYLES HARTLEY performs organ music by Fela Sowande (1905–87), Nigerian organist and jazz musician 22 Oct.: JOHN BUCKLEY, tenor: 'On this Island'—a celebration of English song with music by Finzi and Britten St John's CollegeCelebrity Organ RecitalDAME GILLIAN WEIR, international concert organist, gives the second of the Celebrity Organ Recitals at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, 7 November, in the chapel, St John's College. The performance will be on the historic Aubertin instrument, and will include works by Bach, Bruhns and Vierne. Entry is free, with a retiring collection. Enquiries may be directed to richard.moore@sjc.ox.ac.uk.
APPOINTMENTSPro-Vice-Chancellor (Personnel and Equality)SALLY L. MAPSTONE, MA D.PHIL Oxf, Fellow of St Hilda's College, Reader in Older Scottish Literature, has been appointed to the Pro-Vice-Chancellorship (Personnel and Equality) for five years from 13 October 2009. Conferment and Reconferment of the Title of Visiting ProfessorThe Medical Sciences Board has conferred the title of Visiting Professor of Musculoskeletal Sciences on M. BROWN, BM BS Sydney, currently Chair of Immunogenetics, Diamantina Institute of Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia, for three years from 1 October 2009. The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Board has reconferred the title of Visiting Professor in Engineering Science on JOHN R. BIRCH, B.SC PH.D Lond, currently at Lonza Biologics plc, for three years from 1 October 2009.
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