After a very sporty and musical weekend to conclude Week 1 of OxTrad 2011, Week 2 began with a quieter Monday, with major classes taking place in the morning and minor classes after lunch.
During the late afternoon, retired British Army General Sir Michael Rose shared his experience with OxTrad students in a talk entitled Fighting Insurgency Wars in the 21st Century. His list of credentials includes ex-commander of the 22 SAS Regiment, commander of the UN Protection Force in Bosnia in 1994 during the Yugoslav wars and many more, so it was no wonder that he captivated the students.
Tonight saw the third themed dinner of OxTrad 2011. Spanish dishes including seafood and vegeterian paella, and both meat and vegetable tacos were served 'al fresco' on the college lawns. There was also non-alcoholic sangria and pineapple and watermelon slices for dessert. Our series of themed dinners will continue next Monday with a pirate theme.
Later on in the evening, a talk was given by renowned academic in the field of Corporate Finance, Professor John Armour. The talk, entitled Law and the Financial Crisis, was a great opportunity for students, particularly those with strong interests in law or finance, to gain an insight into the recent financial turbulence from a lawyer's perspective.
Tomorrow's showings of the new Harry Potter film are highly anticipated, as the excitement amongst all students crescendoed throughout the day.
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