Boat Race Dinner, 7 June 2014

Asma graduated from Wolfson College, Cambridge with an M. Phil in

Middle East and Islamic Studies from the faculty of Oriental Studies.

In 2010, Asma traveled to Pakistan to work as an independent reporter. And, in the aftermath of Osama bin Laden’s death, she joined NPR’s Steve Inskeep to lead Morning Edition’s coverage from the region. Asma has worked as a freelancer, reporting stories for NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She’s also reported for WUNC in Raleigh/Durham and WAMU in Washington, D.C. She came to Boston via Washington, D.C., where she was a producer for National Public Radio’s flagship show Morning Edition. Her reporting has earned her a Gracie Award and accolades from the Religion Newswriters Association, and the Society of Environmental Journalists.

The cost of this event is $110 per person ($95 for student members) and includes a reception with a full bar and a formal meal with wine. It is open to members of the society and their guests. Non-current members, who are not guests of members, please use the on-line membership application form before booking.

The deadline for purchasing tickets was Saturday 31 May. No refunds will be issued after this date.

Dress code will be black tie/college blazer/business. A full timetable of events is shown below.

For more information contact Dr. Belinda Wilkes at: president@oxcamne.org

If you would like to row in our Oxford vs Cambridge race, please contact Nick Copley at: ncopley@gmail.com

Reception: 6:15pm Sincerely,

Our own Boat Race: 6:30pm Belinda J. Wilkes

THE Boat Race video: 7:00pm Belinda J. Wilkes, Jesus (Cantab)

Dinner: 7:15pm President of the Society

Talk: 9:00pm

Location: Cambridge Boat Club, Cambridge, MA (Directions)