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Pay tribute to our historic origins as an ancient University and give thanks for the vision of Bishop Elphinstone and our patron fathers.
I warmly invite you to attend this important commemorative occasion. On Founders’ Day we pay tribute to our historic origins as an ancient University and we light a candle to give thanks for the vision of Bishop Elphinstone and our patron fathers. Please make a note of it in your diaries. The Service will be held in King’s College Chapel on Sunday 9 February 2014 at 11am. The Service will be conducted by the Chaplain with a message of goodwill from distinguished guest preacher, Right Reverend Lorna Hood, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
There will be a reception to follow in Linklater Rooms, University of Aberdeen.
Those joining the academic procession are requested to assemble in the James Mackay Hall within the King’s College Conference Centre by 10:30am.
Those who wish to process are requested to download and complete the form below and return it as soon as possible and by Friday 31 January.
Professor Sir Ian DiamondPrincipal and Vice-Chancellor