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Celebrating all
things Keele!
On Saturday 11 May 2019, we celebrated
our second alumni Keele Day, including
our annual Philanthropy reception for
donors and volunteers.
It was a splendid occasion to celebrate all
things Keele and reunite Keele graduates
across the globe. From Brussels to
Cameroon, we are grateful to our alumni
around the world who hosted events for
their fellow Keelites. Check out the hashtags
#KeeleDay #Keele70 #KeeleisGlobal on
social media to replay the celebrations.
At Keele, we welcomed over 100 alumni
and friends to celebrate Keele Day and
philanthropy at Keele - a proud tradition
that means that Keele University has been
able to grow both in terms of research
excellence and impact, whilst delivering a
high quality education and Keele experience
for all who have the talent and potential to
succeed regardless of their background and
circumstances.
We enjoyed an inspiring and informative
address from our Director of Research,
Innovation, Engagement and Strategy
Delivery, Dr Mark Bacon, who shared with us
current Keele achievements in academia, our
global impact and developments on campus.
We also heard a wonderful and heartfelt
address by Emeritus Professor Joe Andrew
(pictured below) who, along with his wife
Barbara, has generously funded and inspired
fellow supporters to join them to found the
Felix Andrew Student Opportunity Fund
to support Keele Sanctuary Scholarships
supporting Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
Joe and Barbara set up the fund, which has
raised over £29,000 to date, in memory of
their son Felix, and to celebrate Joe’s legacy
as he retired from Keele in 2018.
Hannah Azizollah shared her experience
of volunteering at Keele; to support our
students through our employer advisory
group. Hannah also shared evidence from
a survey that “people who volunteer, live
longer!” Do let us know if you would like
to find out about the many reciprocally
beneficial ways you can support Keele!
At Keele, guests enjoyed a range of
tours including the beautiful grounds
and an educational visit of the Forensic
Department’s Crime Scene House!
Keele Day is also a time for staff and
students to celebrate the contribution that our