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MESSAGESThe public profile of College through our programmesof lectures and events remains high. During the courseof the year, the Alan Tayler Lecture was given byProfessor Ian Stewart, from the University of Warwick,on symmetries in biological and physical networks,while the Nairne Lecture – Iraq and its Consequences –was delivered by Sir Jeremy Greenstock, Director of theDitchley Foundation and former British Ambassador tothe United Nations.Our Cameron Mackintosh Professor, Patrick Stewart,came twice to College and involved groups ofstudents in his play-making with the Royal ShakespeareCompany. Emeritus Fellow Thelma Holt and HonoraryFellow Michael Billington (1958, English) added furtherlustre to our reputation in this area, in conversation onthe role of critics in enhancing the creativity of thetheatre. Kevin Spacey was named as Patrick Stewart’ssuccessor, and we were delighted to welcome him toCatz to make his inaugural lecture as CameronMackintosh Professor on 13 October 2008.Our alumni have more than played their part inenhancing the profile of College. At the Olympics,Andy Triggs-Hodge (2004, MSc, Water Science Policy)took a gold medal in the coxless fours and Colin Smith(2003, Geography) a silver in the Eights. Colin hasreturned to Catz as a graduate student, and is 2008-2009 President of Oxford University Boat Club.David Mabberley (1967, Botany) became the FirstKeeper of the Herbarium, Library and Archives at theRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew, while David Mitchell(1968, Law) became Designated Civil Judge for London.ST CATHERINE’S COLLEGE 2008/3