Reports on College Events

Reports, usually illustrated, of past College events. Click on a title to read the full article.


Andrew Goudie Student Recognition Award Winners 2011

The Going Down Dinner on Friday 24th June was an especially enjoyable occasion this year, as it played host to the Annual Student Recognition Awards.

Winter Drinks 2009

Alumni and members of St Cross gathered in London at the Oxford and Cambridge Club on Wednesday 9th December for the annual Winter Drinks Reception to celebrate the festive season.

Christ Church Regatta 2009

It was that time of year again last week, when the Christ Church regatta, the annual event in which novice college rowing crews race each other, should have happened.

Gala Screening of "A History of Christianity"

Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch: A Photograph taken during filming in China, at the site of a 7th century Christian place of worshipProfessor Diarmaid MacCulloch: A Photograph taken during filming in China, at the site of a 7th century Christian place of worshipLast night (Thursday 5th November) St Cross College was proud to host the Gala Screening of the first episode of "A History of Christianity"; a new 6 part television series made by the BBC and written and presented by St Cross Fellow, Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch.

St Cross Summer Ball

On Thursday 25th June St Cross College was turned into a North African paradise, complete with belly dancers and live music for the annual Summer Ball, which this year followed the theme of the c

St Cross Celebrates Encaenia

Following the traditional ceremony held in the Sheldonian Theatre, St Cross held its annual drinks reception as part of the Encaenia celebrations yesterday.

Prof Michio Kaku speaks at St Cross Science Lecture

Professor Michio KakuProfessor Michio KakuOn Friday 29th May, Professor Michio Kaku, world renowned physicist, broadcaster and author, spoke to "Physics of the Impossible" at the second St Cross Science Lecture.

Summer Eights Success

This year's Summer Eights saw an impressive performance by St Cross rowers, who compete as part of Wolfson College Boat Club.

Scott Parazynski visits St Cross

Dr Scott Parazynski and the MasterDr Scott Parazynski and the MasterOn Thursday 29th January, the College welcomed a distinguished guest;

St Cross Enjoys the Festive Season

As Michaelmas term draws to a close, the College has been enjoying the annual round of festive events.

Starting with the Christmas Carol Concert, held in Pusey Chapel and officiated by Father Barry Orford, the festive season was started in fitting and beautiful style. The College was also treated to the musical delights of the College Choir, who performed a lovely selection of well known and not so well know carols.