Global Perspectives

Global Perspectives

After a successful virtual series in 2021 - Global Perspectives returned in 2022 with an array of international alumni events supporting the UCD Festival. These events took place over May & June in London; Paris; Madrid; Chicago; Washington DC; Minneapolis; Toronto; Mumbai & China. Activity varied from walking tours; exhibitions; picnics; park outings, trad sessions and happy hours. All events celebrated the rich cultural components of the the on-campus event in an international setting. 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
London Walking Tour
On Saturday, 14 May, UCD Alumni rediscovered London with The Emerald City Walking Tour.
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Picnic at Centre Culturel Irlandais
On Sunday, 22 May Paris-based alumni enjoyed a picnic in the courtyard of Centre Culturel Irlandais.
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5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Festival Happy Hour, Chicago
On Thursday, 26 May Chicago Alumni got together at The Kerryman for UCD Festival celebrations.
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Festival Happy Hour, Washington
On Thursday, 2 June, DC Alumni got together at Exiles Bar for UCD festival celebrations.
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Trad Session Toronto
On Sunday, 5 June, join Toronto based alumni got together at Noonan’s Bar for an evening of UCD festival celebrations and traditional Irish music.
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Global Perspectives China | Understanding Ulysses
As part of the UCD Festival, on Bloomsday, we invited Chinese alumni to join us online for this unique opportunity to learn more about UCD's most famous alumnus - James Joyce.
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Global Perspectives Twin Cities | Summer Picnic at Boom Island Park
Minnesota based alumni got together at Boom Island Park for a morning of UCD festival celebrations.
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