Old students’ association gearing up for QC’s 180th anniversary
As Queen’s College prepares to enter its 180th year as the prime academic institution of Guyana, the Queen’s College Old Students Association (QCOSA) has prepared a packed itinerary come October 2024 for students past and present.
The events in October will raise funds to facilitate upgrades to various sections of the school such as the labs and library among others.
Pauline Chase, Ian Lee Chung, Isa Foster and Christopher Belfield who are all members of the association took turns delivering remarks and showcased aspects of the itinerary.
Chase, President of QCOSA, said that in celebration of the 180th anniversary, a series of activities will take place from October 20 to October 26, 2024. The event will be packed with various engaging programmes, starting with a tribute to the founding father of Queen’s College.
On October 21, 2024, the college’s special assembly will convene at the National Cultural Centre. The subsequent Tuesday will witness the inauguration of a research centre at Queen’s College, aimed at providing comprehensive insights into the school’s rich history. This will be followed by an evening of art at Castellani House, extending throughout the week-long festivities.
The subsequent Wednesday will be dedicated to guided tours, offering participants an immersive experience. Thursday will see a day of sports, featuring a friendly match between alumni and current students at the Scout Association Ground. Then, on Friday, activities will return to academia with a seminar on research and action, hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference
Centre. The week-long event will conclude with a grand gala hosted by QCOSA at the Guyana Marriott Hotel.
Ian Lee Chung another
QCOSA executive board member shared the various packages that will be offered to patrons of the week-long event, the platinum package which costs 1.5
million dollars includes: a fullpage advertisement in the 180th magazine, premier branding for