MCR's 60th Anniversary

This year is the 60th anniversary of New College's MCR (Middle Common Room), which was celebrated last week. 

Michael, our archivist, put together a special exhibition of items from the MCR's history, before a special drinks reception in the Founder's Library and dinner in the Hall. 

It was amazing to see the history and development of our fantastic graduate students over the years, whose numbers have grown from 82 in 1963 to almost 300 this term! 

  • Sewn '60 New College MCR 1963-2023' in white on a burgundy background
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    The MCR created special anniversary scarves

  • JCR minutes from 1963
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    JCR minutes from 1963 approving the creation of an MCR

  • Three students look at an old book
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    Students enjoyed the archival exhibition detailing the history of the MCR

  • Old photographs and designs of 60s accommodation building
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    The site and designs for the Sacher Building, built to house the MCR in the 1960s

  • A long room full of people, framed by a door frame
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    MCR members enjoyed a drinks reception to celebrate the anniversary

  • People gathered in a Long Room with drinks and long tables either side
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    The drinks reception in the Founder's Library

  • Warden and MCR President give a speech to people in a large room
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    The Warden and MCR President, Emily, gave short speeches

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