Encaenia Procession 2015

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EncaeniaLine breaks: En|cae¦nia

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈsiːnɪə/

Definition of Encaenia in English:

noun

An annual celebration at Oxford University in memory of founders and benefactors.

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Origin

Late 17th century: via Latin from Greek enkainia 'dedication festival' (based on kainos 'new').

2015 Encaenia

For everything you want to know about the Encaenia, go to: 

www.ox.ac.uk/news-and-events/The-University-Year/Encaenia

 It is held annually on the Wednesday of ninth week during Trinity Term. The ceremony starts at 11:30 am at the Sheldonian.  The procession passes through Radcliffe Square at 11:20 am.  

Even the police are a bit star struck with the distinguished recipients

On the morning of the ceremony, the Heads of Colleges, university dignitaries and the honorands assemble, in full academic dress, in one of the colleges near the Radcliffe Camera.  There they  enjoy Lord Crewe's benefaction of peaches, strawberries and champagne. They then walk in procession down Brasenose Lane through Radcliffe Square to the Sheldonian Theatre on Broad Street.

This year's honorands were: 

 1. Professor Sir Richard Evans, Regius Professor of History emeritus and President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge. He is best known for his work on the modern history of Germany. 

 2. Dame Hilary Mantel, novelist, the author of fourteen books, including Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies. 

3. Professor Ruth Simmons, former President of Brown University from 2001 to 2012, and continues there as Professor of Comparative Literature and Africana Studies. 

4. Professor Dame Ann Dowling, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, and President of the Royal Academy of Engineering. 

5. Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, OM, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London. 

6. Jessye Norman, operatic soprano and recitalist who has performed around the world.  She was not able to attend this year.

Professor Wallace Broecker was also be awarded an honorary degree. Professor Broecker was due to receive the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, last year, but was unable to attend the ceremony.

The post ceremony luncheon was held in the library at All Soul's College

The Garden Party was held at Wadham College in the fellow's garden and hosted by Vice Chancellor Andrew Hamilton and his wonderful wife Jenny.

Recipe for Strawberry and Cream: 

Ingredients: 

Strawberries
sugar
Cream

Wash and remove the top of strawberries.  Serve strawberries in bowls at room temperature.  Sprinkle some sugar  on top and cover with fresh cream. Enjoy!