Friday 9 July 5.45pm  Registration New Academic Building 6.15pm  LSE Director’s Welcome New Academic Building The LSE Director, Howard Davies, will welcome alumni to the reunion weekend and give a talk about the current state and future direction of the School. 7.15pm  Welcome Reception The Three Tuns As the first social event of the reunion, the welcome drinks reception will be an excellent chance to reconnect with old friends and academics. 8.15pm  Halls of Residence Reunions Bankside, Butler’s Wharf, Carr-Saunders, High Holborn, Passfield, Rosebery and Sidney Webb (formerly known as Great Dover Street) The Hall bars and common rooms will be specially opened for alumni to drop in and see what’s changed, visit with staff and get together with former roommates and friends from your time at Halls* *If you would like to attend the Hall’s reunions, for security reasons we will need to provide you with a ticket. Please indicate which Hall of Residence you lived in on the booking form 9.30pm  After Party The Three Tuns Alumni are invited to The Three Tuns to continue reliving their student days as legendary Crush DJ Jimmy Baker takes to the decks once again to play all the classics you remember from your time at LSE. Cost: £5.00 per person Saturday 10 July 10.15am  Registration New Academic Building Enjoy tea, coffee and a light continental breakfast before the day’s programme begins 10.45am  A conversation with Justin Webb and Edward Lucas  New Academic Building LSE alumnus Justin Webb (1983 Government), BBC Radio 4's Today programme, and Edward Lucas (Economics & Industrial Relations 1984), Central and Eastern Europe Correspondent, The Economist, reflect on the changing nature of politics and their student experience at LSE. 12.15pm  Campus Development New Academic Building An opportunity to learn about how the LSE Estate has developed over the years and hear about the plans for the new Student Centre that will house Student Services, the Students' Union and the Careers Service. OR 12.15am  Tour of the School  Departing from Old Building Foyer See how the school has developed over the years as current staff take you around the campus to revisit some of your favourite old haunts and some new places. 1.30pm  Lunch  Lower Ground Floor of the New Academic Building Take some time out and relax with fellow alumni during a light lunch in the New Academic Building. 3.00pm  Career networking session New Academic Building Gain valuable career advice and have a chance to network with prominent alumni and your peers during the career based break out sessions. Choose from 'Climbing the career ladder in your organisation', 'Successfully transitioning to a new career' and 'Getting the right work-life balance'. OR 3.00pm  Tour of the School  Departing from Old Building Foyer Another opportunity to see how the School has developed over the years. 4.15pm  'Will the world belong to Asia in the 21st century?' New Academic Building  In 2001, Goldman Sachs, the investment bank, coined the term BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China), arguing that by 2050 their combined economies would overtake that of the world's richest countries. The rise and rise of China has led to talk of the G2, while the continuing emergence of Asia, has led some to predict the predominance of 'Asian values.' in the 21st century. Professor Danny Quah, Professor of Economics and Co-Director, LSE Global Governance, examines Asia's phenomenal rise and her impact on the global stage. 5.30pm  Free time 7.30pm  Gala Dinner Waldorf Hilton Celebrate the highlight of your reunion weekend with your friends and classmates in the stunning surroundings of the Waldorf Hilton. Enjoy the splendour of the Edwardian Palm Court during the drinks reception then progress to the dramatic Adelphi Suite for a sumptuous three course feast with wine. A cash bar will be available after dinner. Cost: £70.00 per person

 

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