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Tim Griffin ‘90 Announces Run for Governor of Arkansas

Tim Griffin ‘90 Announces Run for Governor of Arkansas

→  August 8, 2019 0

Pete Buttigieg ‘06 is not the only Pembrokian seeking high elective office. Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin ’90 announced on August 5th that he is running for the Republican nomination for governor.  The election will be held in 2022 Tim was elected as Arkansas’ 20th Lt. Governor in 2014, and was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2018. […]

Want To Work @ Pembroke?     8/30/19 Deadline

Want To Work @ Pembroke? 8/30/19 Deadline

→  August 8, 2019 0

  Calling ALL North American Pembrokians! Do you ever dream of returning to Oxford…to work at Pembroke?  Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference & support a unique place that’s a part of your personal history? NOW just might be the time — as two positions have just opened up […]

Pembroke Strategy Retreat – Ditchley House

Pembroke Strategy Retreat – Ditchley House

→  July 26, 2019 0

Earlier this year, a generous, anonymous benefactor underwrote a strategy session that would help Pembroke College, Oxford craft bold plans for the decades ahead. On a weekend in early May, more than 50 Pembrokians from around the world assembled at historic Ditchley Park for the Pembroke College Strategy Forum.  Participants were invited to put their heads […]

A Pembrokian’s D-Day Pilgrimage

A Pembrokian’s D-Day Pilgrimage

→  July 2, 2019 0

Earlier this month, the PCFNA learned that Tom Herman (’72) had quietly returned from a personal trip to Normandy for the observance of the D-Day’s 75th anniversary.  Little did we know the trip was part of a pilgrimage that three, young journalists and close friends had mounted repeatedly together over the last 45 years. As […]

“Mayor Pete” Pronunciations via the New Yorker 6/13/19

“Mayor Pete” Pronunciations via the New Yorker 6/13/19

→  June 15, 2019 0

Just in case you missed it this week. The New Yorker “pronouced”  Pembroke’s own Pete Buttigieg part of the national conversation. Good luck Pete!  Keep ’em smiling.  

Pembrokians Tarik O’Regan and Jeremy Sutton Dazzle Houston

Pembrokians Tarik O’Regan and Jeremy Sutton Dazzle Houston

→  May 17, 2019 0

                      Houston was recently graced with the presence and creative energy of two world-famous Pembrokians – New York-based composer Tarik O’Regan, and San Francisco-based artist Jeremy Sutton. Tarik’s new opera, The Phoenix had its world premiere at Houston’s Wortham Center on April 26. The Phoenix, […]

LIVE STREAM — Funeral For Senator Richard Lugar ’54 — TODAY 1pm EDT

LIVE STREAM — Funeral For Senator Richard Lugar ’54 — TODAY 1pm EDT

→  May 15, 2019 0

    North American Pembrokians– The funeral for Senator Richard Lugar ’54 will be streamed LIVE from St. Luke’s Church in Indianapolis, IN at 1pm EDT today. Please take a moment to hear the remembrances of Dick — a historic statesman, peacemaker and Chairman of the Pembroke College Foundation of North America. Dick’s love for Pembroke […]

I Was Fortunate Enough To Have Richard Lugar As A Trusted Friend

I Was Fortunate Enough To Have Richard Lugar As A Trusted Friend

→  May 3, 2019 0

Former Senator Sam Nunn penned this tribute to his “trusted friend”, Dick Lugar. It is worth a read. Washington Post — I Was Fortunate Enough To Have Richard Lugar As A Trusted Friend

Dick Lugar ’54 — Ourpouring of Remembrances & Regards

Dick Lugar ’54 — Ourpouring of Remembrances & Regards

→  May 1, 2019 0

In recent days, accolades for Dick Lugar ’54 have poured in. Below is a sample of recent remembrances of and regards for one, great Pembrokian. Thank you, Dick.  We will miss you. ___ First, Here’s a lovely article from Pembroke 🙂  — click here   (Thanks Alice & Emma) Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists — Richard […]

Senator Dick Lugar ’54, Dead at 87

Senator Dick Lugar ’54, Dead at 87

→  April 28, 2019 0

It is with profound sadness that we must report of the death of Richard G. “Dick” Lugar ‘54, a giant of the U.S. Senate, and lifelong friend and alumnus of Pembroke College. Dick died today, Sunday, April 28, in a Washington D.C. hospital after a short illness. He was 87. Dick served in the Senate […]