QMYOU Alumni Magazine Issue 85 | Page 30

GRADUATES’ A S S O C I AT I O N NEWSLETTER By Elaine Acaster, Graduates’ Association President The Graduates' Association, which celebrated its centenary year in 2014/15, welcomes new members at any time following graduation, including new members from the colleges which formed QMU as we know it today. Members of staff are also most welcome to join. Life membership of £45 (or £35 in the year of graduation) gives the opportunity to join social networking events and also the opportunity to rent Madras Lodge, the Association's seaside house at Gullane. The Association thrives on the involvement of its members, so if you have not been able to join us for a while, it is never too late to take the first step to re-engage. We have continued to plan our events in and around Edinburgh due to its good travel connections. If you have ideas for other locations the Committee would like to hear from you. Autumn events included an interesting visit to the Royal College of Surgeons Museum. Most