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Choir Tour of Japan
18 May 2012
The Choir of St John's College, Cambridge will be touring Japan in July, performing in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kyoto and Kobe. For up to date information please refer to the Choir website and the Choir's Japan Tour Facebook page.The tour is sponsored by a generous donation from the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.

John Crook Scholarship
17 May 2012
'I never thought I'd be able to study at Cambridge, now I've got the chance.'

Ascension Day: Music from the Chapel Tower
16 May 2012
Every year on Ascension Day, the Choir ascends the 163ft Chapel Tower and sings the Ascension Day Carol. This custom dates from 1902 and was begun by the then Director of Music, Cyril Rootham, following a conversation with Sir Joseph Larmor. Sir Jospeh was insistent that a choir singing from the tower would not be heard from the ground. Rootham was keen to prove him wrong and saw Ascension Day as the perfect time to do it.

New Johnian Fellow of the Royal Society
16 May 2012
One Johnian was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society on 19 April 2012: Professor Trevor John McDougall FRS

New archive facility
14 May 2012
The School of Pythagoras is about to undergo a transformation which will convert it into the new home for the College’s magnificent and extensive archives. Built c.1200, the School of Pythagoras is the oldest building on the College site. Although originally a private house the building has had many uses over time. Students will remember the building hosting the ‘Welcome Centre’ – the first port of call for Freshers arriving at the College. The upper level has also been used as a rehearsal and performance area by the College’s performing arts society – the Lady Margaret Players.

College Art and Photography Competition
8 May 2012
The entries for the College art and Photography Competition will be on display in the Library Exhibition Area during Easter Term. They may be viewed Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00.

New books
30 April 2012
New books added to the Library over the last two weeks. This list is available as RSS feeds which you can subscribe to. You can recommend a book/DVD by using the online recommendation form, or fill in a form available at the Issue Desk.

Library refurbishment
26 April 2012
Library refurbishment work takes place from Monday, 2 July to mid-September this summer. Some areas will be closed for access. These areas include the Library Seminar Room; Mezzanine Floor Garden Wing; Third Floor Garden Wing. For health and safety reasons, members of the College are requested not to enter these areas during this period. There may be restricted access to other areas in the Library if necessary.

Sunday 6 May 2012 - Commemoration of Benefactors Service
22 April 2012
St John the Evangelist ante portam Latinam Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalms: 149, 150 Britten: Te Deum in C Hymns (NEH): 485, 362 (tune 185) Voluntary: Langlais  Incantation pour un Jour Saint  

New acquisitions added to the Library in March
5 April 2012
You can recommend a book/DVD by using the online recommendation form, or fill in a form available at the Issue Desk.
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