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Alumni Association News 2007

23 October 2007

EMBL-EBI Hinxton new extension Opening Ceremony

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EMBL-EBI Hinxton Opening Ceremony Tuesday 23rd October 2007, 15:00, Wellcome Trust Conference Centre

Sir William Castell, Prof. Iain Mattaj and Prof. Janet Thornton have great pleasure in inviting you to a ceremony and reception to celebrate the opening of the East Wing of the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute. The ceremony and reception will take place on Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 from 15:00 in the Wellcome Trust Conference Centre. During the reception, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the East Wing.

Programme:

Date Speaker
Up to 15:00 VIP guests check in at Wellcome Trust Conference Centre; tea available
14:45 VIP Guests escorted to East Wing
15:00 Tour of East Wing and return to Wellcome Trust Conference Centre
15:30 Opening ceremony in auditorium of Wellcome Trust Conference Centre
Robert-Jan Smits and Ian Pearson to unveil commemorative plaque
Master of Ceremonies: John Cooper
Speakers (5 mins each): Robert-Jan Smits (EU), Ian Pearson (UK), Iain Mattaj (EMBL), Sir William Castell (WT), Janet Thornton (EBI)
16:15 Drinks reception for all in Foyer and Cloisters of Wellcome Trust Conference Centre
18:30 VIPS pre-dinner drinks
19:00 VIPS dinner