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SPECIAL ZOOM EVENT — Political Experts To Analyze The US Election – November 20, 2020 – 3:00 pm EST (8:00 pm GMT)

SPECIAL ZOOM EVENT — Political Experts To Analyze The US Election – November 20, 2020 – 3:00 pm EST (8:00 pm GMT)

→  November 16, 2020 0

You’re invited. 🙂 Pembroke College is hosting a panel of prominent political commentators and practitioners to discuss of the U.S. election on Friday November 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm EST, broadcast via ZOOM. The all-star panel, organized by the Pembroke College Foundation, will feature U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME); and three Pembrokians: former U.S. Ambassador […]

A Book Worth A Look — The Science of Smithson

A Book Worth A Look — The Science of Smithson

→  October 30, 2020 0

The impact of ex-pat patronage is clear when one realizes that James Smithson’s bequest of 150 bags of gold led to the birth of the network of libraries and museums that are The Smithsonian.  It is an amazing accomplishment from one of Pembroke’s most fascinating alumni—and yet another example of a Pembrokian who defied expectations. […]

Tell Us How You’re Doing

Tell Us How You’re Doing

→  September 17, 2020 0

These are challenging times. Pembrokians are known to rise to a challenge. Pembroke taught us that creativity and community make us stronger…together. We would love to know how you are doing— and if there are any projects or accomplishments in your life that you feel may be encouraging or interesting to your fellow Pembrokians. Some […]

A Sit Down with Pembroke’s New Master — Sir Ernest Ryder

A Sit Down with Pembroke’s New Master — Sir Ernest Ryder

→  September 15, 2020 0

If you have a spare 30 minutes, please watch a recording of last weekend’s Q&A with Sir Ernest Ryder. His energy and “feel” for Pembroke is palpable….and exciting to see. Good luck Sir Ernest.  We wish you all the best as you lead Pembroke through this challenging period in Pembroke’s history…and can’t wait to see […]

The Master Bids Farewell

The Master Bids Farewell

→  July 3, 2020 0

When you have a free moment, please watch Dame Lynne Brindley’s wonderful farewell to the Pembroke community. In fewer than 5 minutes, Lynne speaks to Pembroke’s accomplishments, its future…and her deep love for the college. Thank you Lynne!

LIVE “ZOOM” Lecture On The History of  Impeachment – Wednesday, May 20 – 11:30 AM EDT

LIVE “ZOOM” Lecture On The History of Impeachment – Wednesday, May 20 – 11:30 AM EDT

→  May 19, 2020 0

DR NICHOLAS COLE: LIVE “ZOOM” LECTURE ON THE HISTORY OF IMPEACHMENT – Wednesday, May 20 – 11:30 AM EDT Pembroke’s renowned Constitutional scholar, Dr Nicholas Cole, is giving a talk on impeachment at the founding of the Republic Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30 am US Eastern Daylight Time (10:30 am US CDT).  What was the intent […]

Special PEMBROKE CARES Fundraising Appeal Is Launched.  Please help if you can.

Special PEMBROKE CARES Fundraising Appeal Is Launched. Please help if you can.

→  May 1, 2020 0

While Pembroke is adapting quickly to support its students,  College is facing challenges that we will need your support to overcome. Ensuring that students have what they need to study at a distance; supporting the welfare of our staff and students; and continuing to fully pay the wonderful scouts, catering team, and other staff who have been […]

Pembroke Screen Gems:  Tolkien, Bannister, Fulbright, Blackstone (second in an occasional series)

Pembroke Screen Gems: Tolkien, Bannister, Fulbright, Blackstone (second in an occasional series)

→  April 14, 2020 0

By popular demand, following last month’s initial edition of Pembroke Screen Gems (http://pcfna.org/?p=1605), your editors are pleased to submit a follow-up of Pembroke-related video and audio clips (see links, below) to entertain yourself and stay connected to Pembroke during these perilous times. Over the centuries a good number of notable Pembrokians have had a powerful impact on the […]

College & Coronavirus — A message from the Master Dame Lynne Brindley

College & Coronavirus — A message from the Master Dame Lynne Brindley

→  March 31, 2020 0

Dear Pembrokians– I am only too well aware that we are living through anxious and extraordinary times: this global pandemic hits every area of our lives and for each one of you there are difficulties and worries for yourself, your family and friends, and people you know in communities all over the world. I wanted […]

Homebound?  Watch These Pembroke “Screen Gems”

Homebound? Watch These Pembroke “Screen Gems”

→  March 27, 2020 0

for those homebound…… MALCOLM X, THE WARSAW UPRISING, AND OTHER PEMBROKE GEMS IN SOUND AND PICTURES For all of us Pembrokians in North America and around the world forced to remain in “Home Shelter” (or on “house arrest” as some of our friends call it) during this difficult time, we’ve gathered a number of Pembroke-related […]