Tuesday 26 March 2019

Graduation ceremonies

Julie and I spent all day at the University Graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday last weekend. Such a wonderful and (to quote Sir Anthony Seldon, the Vice Chancellor) sacred event for the hundreds of students gaining their degrees. As last year, it was pure joy to see the relief and pride on the faces of the students as they shook Sir Anthony's hand. (The shoes were something special too!) It was good to represent the Town at these events. We want these bright and dynamic students to consider making Buckingham their home. They are most welcome of course. And it was important to honour their efforts and learning.

Moreover, this year, one of the inspirational speakers was the Vice President of Ghana, no less. Julie and I presented them with bouquets as they arrived in the town. It was good to meet Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira Bawumia if only very briefly.




Flowers for the Vice President of Ghana and his wife


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