| SOME WORTHIES ASSOCIATED WITH WARNBOROUGH Dr.Kneeland Youngblood, Study Abroad Student. Physician, businessman, and presidential appointee to Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Dr. Kneeland Youngblood was born in Texas. He attended Princeton University, earning his B.A. degree in political science in 1978. While at Princeton, Youngblood spent a Semester (1977) studying abroad at Warnborough College in Oxford, England: “An extremely self-rewarding experience.” (Warnborough Archives). Youngblood sits on many boards including GAP, Burger King, Pharos Capital, and Starwood Hotels. He has served as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Sir Christopher White, Bt., Visitor and Trustee. Sir Christopher White, Bt. (1940-2015) was a true educator who spent much of his life teaching and encouraging students to aspire to further study and life-long learning. He was Honorary President of Warnborough House when it was established in Oxford in 1973. At the opening ceremony at Rhodes House he joined the Warden, Sir Edgar Williams (Chief of Intelligence to Field Marshall Montgomery (WW2) and other worthies in their support for the new college. They echoed that Warnborough College would ‘become global in outreach and foster international friendships’. This has been achieved over the last 44 years and continues to do so. Dr Robert Isaacs, Hon. PhD. Dr Robert Isaacs (OAM, JP), Aboriginal Leader, Councillor, Advisor to the Western Australia Government on Aboriginal Affairs. In 2002, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal, and in 2015 he was named Western Australian of the Year. In 2013, he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate from Warnborough College (Ireland) in recognition of his service to housing, health, education, employment and Aboriginal Affairs. “I was very impressed with what I have seen at Warnborough.” http://www.daa.wa.gov.au/about-the-department/news/recognition-for-a-pioneer/ Dr Betsy Ann Buchanan, Hon. PhD. Dr Betsy Ann Buchanan is credited with having established Western Australia’s first Community Law Centre in 1976. Now, there are 280 such centres in Western Australia. Her focus on the needs of the Aboriginal community has spanned over 40 years. In 2000, she received the NAIDOC award for distinguished service , and the City of Perth Civic Medallion for her legal work for deprived indigenous people. In 2006, she was awarded an honorary Doctorate from Warnborough College (Ireland). In March 2017, Betsy was honoured for her work in legal and human rights by being inducted into the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame. Dr William ‘Bill’ Chalker, US College Dean, Educator. Dr William ‘Bill’ Chalker, College Dean, Professor, Educator. He came to Warnborough College for Fall September 1973 with a group of students from The College of Idaho (USA). Bill and his students were the first American college group to study at the new Study Abroad Centre in Oxford. They all attended the official opening at Rhodes House where they were welcomed by the Warden Sir Edgar Williams, Sir Christopher White, Bt., the Lord Mayor of Oxford and other worthies. Here, Bill spoke highly of the new programme, and over the following decades he was a great supporter of Warnborough College and its vision. Dr Harry Gregson, Educator & Consultant Dr Harry Gregson, Former Principal of Lancaster and Morecambe College (UK). Consultant to Warnborough College 1980’s. “Warnborough College has well qualified, and well experienced faculty desirous of enhancing the status and prestige of the institution, and building up fine traditions. We shall develop a college of the highest order.” (Archives). Dr George Udeani, D.Sc in Pharmacology (Cancer) Dr George Udeani, Pharmaceutical Scientist, University Lecturer (University of Iowa, University of Illinois), Consultant. Achieved his Doctor of Science degree (cancer research) from Warnborough College (Ireland) in 2006. “I enjoyed my experience at Warnborough College immensely. I wanted a new career as a pharmaceutical scientist. Warnborough made that happen for me. This is an institution made of those serious about education. In five words – Warnborough is a marvellous institution.” Dr Robert Wilson, Hon PhD Dr Robert Wilson, OAM, Councillor, Mayor of Parkes (NSW, Australia). Impressive track record in the promotion and development of aged care facilities, Parkinson Disease research, and tourism. Cr Wilson was awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1997 for his service to local government. His honorary doctorate degree was presented at Canterbury Cathedral Chapter House (2008) by Trixie, Baroness Gardner of Parkes, Conservative Life Peer and a former Speaker of the House of Lords. “An honour to be at this impressive Warnborough ceremony.” Jamie Redford, Study Abroad Student Jamie Redford, son of actor Robert Redford, attended Warnborough College for the Fall Semester 1984. He is the Founder (1995) and President of The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness (JRI) that promotes organ and tissue donation through film and educational outreach. A noble cause. ‘Thanks for a memorable stay” (Archives). Lord Pitt of Hampstead, Member, Warnborough Academic Advisory Board Lord Pitt of Hampstead (1913-1994), was a British Labour Party politician, general practitioner, political-social activist, and educator. President of the British Medical Association (1985-86). Born in Grenada, he was the second peer of African descent, to sit in the House of Lords. Served on the Warnborough College Academic Advisory Board 1986-1988. His focus was on encouraging students from the Caribbean & Africa to study abroad. In 2004, he was named as one of “100 Great Black Britons”. Dr Audrey Nelson, Post-Doctoral Researcher Dr. Audrey Nelson an internationally recognized trainer, keynote speaker, author & consultant. Specializes in gender communication, conflict management, communication skills, sexual harassment & discrimination. She has trained a wide variety of governments & Fortune 50 companies: AT&T, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Pentax, U.S. Marine Corps, & the U.S. Justice & State Departments. A post-doctoral researcher at Warnborough College (Oxford) in gender communication. Professor Margaret Frowe, Researcher and Teacher Margaret Mary Frowe, Professor at the University of Hawaii spent a semester during 1985-1987 as a researcher and English teacher at Warnborough College (Oxford). She was in her eighties and adored by students. “In my heart, so often, I wish that our American graduates might have a greater sense of direction and an awareness of so much that is offered, as at Warnborough. My years there are highlights of my life.” (Archives) Lord Kilmarnock, Member, Warnborough Academic Advisory Board Lord Kilmarnock, writer, politician, and younger son of the Lord High Steward of Scotland. Pageboy at the coronation of George VI. Friend of the novelist Kingsley Amis. Served on the Warnborough Academic Advisory Board 1982-1984. The Hon. J. Bjelke-Petersen, Premier of Queensland, Australia The Hon. Joh Bjelke-Petersen (Premier of Queensland, Australia) was presented with the Warnborough College tie by the Rev’d. Richard G Martin (Trustee) in 1982. The Premier was a keen supporter of the Warnborough Australia Study Abroad Programme, and regularly welcomed American students to Queensland. Brigadier Douglas V Henchley, Trustee Brigadier Henchley (1911-2010) was born in Western Australia. In 1940 he went to France with the British Expeditionary Force. He served on Field Marshall Montgomery’s staff involved in the detailed planning for D-Day. At Oxford, he was executive Secretary of Keble College Centenary Appeal, Senior Treasurer of the Oxford Union Society, and active member of the Boar’s Hill Association. He served on the Warnborough College Board of Trustees 1984- 1988. Maud Ruth Rosenthal, ‘Most Famous Child in Britain’. Maud Ruth Rosenthal (1909-2007). Her famous father was Oscar Levy – editor of the complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche. In 1921, at the age of 12 she became ‘the most famous child’ in Britain. When asked why her German family had been expelled from Britain, she replied: “Please ask the Home Secretary” [She was born in Britain!]. A founder of the Boar’s Hill Association, the Rosenthal family were active in local affairs including the Oxford University Orchestra, Magdalen College School, and welcoming Warnborough College students to its many musical and cultural events. Mr. Wells Orr earned a certificate in International Studies from Warnborough College, Oxford. Mr. Orr served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for Congressional Affairs in the Executive Office of the President in the George H.W. Bush Administration. In that capacity, he served as the liaison between the USTR and the Congressional leadership and members of the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees on the drafting, negotiation, and implementation of all trade policies and agreements, as well as bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations. Mohamed Ashmalee Politician Description Mohamed Ashmalee is a Maldivian politician who is currently appointed as Minister for State for Finance and Treasury. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Deputy Minister for Finance and Treasury. Education: Warnborough College Party: Progressive Party of Maldives Juan Alborná Salado is a journalist and writer . He was born in Cuba. Student leader against Batista, dissenter against Fidel Castro and served nine years in political prison. He lives in the USA. He has a PhD in Creative Literature (Warnborough College, Ireland). Rev’d Canon Dr. Richard G. Martin, SSC. The Rev’d Canon Dr Richard G. Martin, a Queenslander, has served Warnborough since its being founded in Oxford in 1973. He is President of the Warnborough Worldwide Alumni Association, Member of the Council, Patron of the Warnborough Foundation (UK/NL) and, Chaplain to Warnborough College since 1986 by approval of a former Archbishop of Canterbury, ( Lord Runcie). Dr Martin was Dean of the Warnborough Australian Studies Programme ( 1987- ) A world-spanning career in shipping management in Sydney, London, Rabaul and Hong Kong preceded his ordination to minister in Australia, (including being Chaplain to Griffith University, Queensland, Australia). Additionally, he has served on the Council of the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, been a member of the Queensland Travel Writers Association, and has experience as a Director of National Helicopters. More to Follow…. | Dr.Kneeland Youngblood, Study Abroad Student. Physician, businessman, and presidential appointee to Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, Dr. Kneeland Youngblood was born in Texas. He attended Princeton University, earning his B.A. degree in political science in 1978. While at Princeton, Youngblood spent a Semester (1977) studying abroad at Warnborough College in Oxford, England: “An extremely self-rewarding experience.” (Warnborough Archives). Youngblood sits on many boards including GAP, Burger King, Pharos Capital, and Starwood Hotels. He has served as a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. |
| Sir Christopher White, Bt., Visitor and Trustee. Sir Christopher White, Bt. (1940-2015) was a true educator who spent much of his life teaching and encouraging students to aspire to further study and life-long learning. He was Honorary President of Warnborough House when it was established in Oxford in 1973. At the opening ceremony at Rhodes House he joined the Warden, Sir Edgar Williams (Chief of Intelligence to Field Marshall Montgomery (WW2) and other worthies in their support for the new college. They echoed that Warnborough College would ‘become global in outreach and foster international friendships’. This has been achieved over the last 44 years and continues to do so. | |
| Dr Robert Isaacs, Hon. PhD. Dr Robert Isaacs (OAM, JP), Aboriginal Leader, Councillor, Advisor to the Western Australia Government on Aboriginal Affairs. In 2002, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal, and in 2015 he was named Western Australian of the Year. In 2013, he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate from Warnborough College (Ireland) in recognition of his service to housing, health, education, employment and Aboriginal Affairs. “I was very impressed with what I have seen at Warnborough.” http://www.daa.wa.gov.au/about-the-department/news/recognition-for-a-pioneer/ | |
| Dr Betsy Ann Buchanan, Hon. PhD. Dr Betsy Ann Buchanan is credited with having established Western Australia’s first Community Law Centre in 1976. Now, there are 280 such centres in Western Australia. Her focus on the needs of the Aboriginal community has spanned over 40 years. In 2000, she received the NAIDOC award for distinguished service , and the City of Perth Civic Medallion for her legal work for deprived indigenous people. In 2006, she was awarded an honorary Doctorate from Warnborough College (Ireland). In March 2017, Betsy was honoured for her work in legal and human rights by being inducted into the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame. | |
| Dr William ‘Bill’ Chalker, US College Dean, Educator. Dr William ‘Bill’ Chalker, College Dean, Professor, Educator. He came to Warnborough College for Fall September 1973 with a group of students from The College of Idaho (USA). Bill and his students were the first American college group to study at the new Study Abroad Centre in Oxford. They all attended the official opening at Rhodes House where they were welcomed by the Warden Sir Edgar Williams, Sir Christopher White, Bt., the Lord Mayor of Oxford and other worthies. Here, Bill spoke highly of the new programme, and over the following decades he was a great supporter of Warnborough College and its vision. | |
| Dr Harry Gregson, Educator & Consultant Dr Harry Gregson, Former Principal of Lancaster and Morecambe College (UK). Consultant to Warnborough College 1980’s. “Warnborough College has well qualified, and well experienced faculty desirous of enhancing the status and prestige of the institution, and building up fine traditions. We shall develop a college of the highest order.” (Archives). | |
| Dr George Udeani, D.Sc in Pharmacology (Cancer) Dr George Udeani, Pharmaceutical Scientist, University Lecturer (University of Iowa, University of Illinois), Consultant. Achieved his Doctor of Science degree (cancer research) from Warnborough College (Ireland) in 2006. “I enjoyed my experience at Warnborough College immensely. I wanted a new career as a pharmaceutical scientist. Warnborough made that happen for me. This is an institution made of those serious about education. In five words – Warnborough is a marvellous institution.” | |
| Dr Robert Wilson, Hon PhD Dr Robert Wilson, OAM, Councillor, Mayor of Parkes (NSW, Australia). Impressive track record in the promotion and development of aged care facilities, Parkinson Disease research, and tourism. Cr Wilson was awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1997 for his service to local government. His honorary doctorate degree was presented at Canterbury Cathedral Chapter House (2008) by Trixie, Baroness Gardner of Parkes, Conservative Life Peer and a former Speaker of the House of Lords. “An honour to be at this impressive Warnborough ceremony.” | |
| Jamie Redford, Study Abroad Student Jamie Redford, son of actor Robert Redford, attended Warnborough College for the Fall Semester 1984. He is the Founder (1995) and President of The James Redford Institute for Transplant Awareness (JRI) that promotes organ and tissue donation through film and educational outreach. A noble cause. ‘Thanks for a memorable stay” (Archives). | |
| Lord Pitt of Hampstead, Member, Warnborough Academic Advisory Board Lord Pitt of Hampstead (1913-1994), was a British Labour Party politician, general practitioner, political-social activist, and educator. President of the British Medical Association (1985-86). Born in Grenada, he was the second peer of African descent, to sit in the House of Lords. Served on the Warnborough College Academic Advisory Board 1986-1988. His focus was on encouraging students from the Caribbean & Africa to study abroad. In 2004, he was named as one of “100 Great Black Britons”. | |
| Dr Audrey Nelson, Post-Doctoral Researcher Dr. Audrey Nelson an internationally recognized trainer, keynote speaker, author & consultant. Specializes in gender communication, conflict management, communication skills, sexual harassment & discrimination. She has trained a wide variety of governments & Fortune 50 companies: AT&T, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Pentax, U.S. Marine Corps, & the U.S. Justice & State Departments. A post-doctoral researcher at Warnborough College (Oxford) in gender communication. | |
| Professor Margaret Frowe, Researcher and Teacher Margaret Mary Frowe, Professor at the University of Hawaii spent a semester during 1985-1987 as a researcher and English teacher at Warnborough College (Oxford). She was in her eighties and adored by students. “In my heart, so often, I wish that our American graduates might have a greater sense of direction and an awareness of so much that is offered, as at Warnborough. My years there are highlights of my life.” (Archives) | |
| Lord Kilmarnock, Member, Warnborough Academic Advisory Board Lord Kilmarnock, writer, politician, and younger son of the Lord High Steward of Scotland. Pageboy at the coronation of George VI. Friend of the novelist Kingsley Amis. Served on the Warnborough Academic Advisory Board 1982-1984. | |
| The Hon. J. Bjelke-Petersen, Premier of Queensland, Australia The Hon. Joh Bjelke-Petersen (Premier of Queensland, Australia) was presented with the Warnborough College tie by the Rev’d. Richard G Martin (Trustee) in 1982. The Premier was a keen supporter of the Warnborough Australia Study Abroad Programme, and regularly welcomed American students to Queensland. | |
| Brigadier Douglas V Henchley, Trustee Brigadier Henchley (1911-2010) was born in Western Australia. In 1940 he went to France with the British Expeditionary Force. He served on Field Marshall Montgomery’s staff involved in the detailed planning for D-Day. At Oxford, he was executive Secretary of Keble College Centenary Appeal, Senior Treasurer of the Oxford Union Society, and active member of the Boar’s Hill Association. He served on the Warnborough College Board of Trustees 1984- 1988. | |
| Maud Ruth Rosenthal, ‘Most Famous Child in Britain’. Maud Ruth Rosenthal (1909-2007). Her famous father was Oscar Levy – editor of the complete works of Friedrich Nietzsche. In 1921, at the age of 12 she became ‘the most famous child’ in Britain. When asked why her German family had been expelled from Britain, she replied: “Please ask the Home Secretary” [She was born in Britain!]. A founder of the Boar’s Hill Association, the Rosenthal family were active in local affairs including the Oxford University Orchestra, Magdalen College School, and welcoming Warnborough College students to its many musical and cultural events. |
Mr. Wells Orr earned a certificate in International Studies from Warnborough College, Oxford. Mr. Orr served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for Congressional Affairs in the Executive Office of the President in the George H.W. Bush Administration. In that capacity, he served as the liaison between the USTR and the Congressional leadership and members of the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees on the drafting, negotiation, and implementation of all trade policies and agreements, as well as bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations.
Mohamed Ashmalee
Politician
Description
Mohamed Ashmalee is a Maldivian politician who is currently appointed as Minister for State for Finance and Treasury. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Deputy Minister for Finance and Treasury.
Education: Warnborough College
Party: Progressive Party of Maldives
Juan Alborná Salado is a journalist and writer . He was born in Cuba. Student leader against Batista, dissenter against Fidel Castro and served nine years in political prison. He lives in the USA. He has a PhD in Creative Literature (Warnborough College, Ireland).
Rev’d Canon Dr. Richard G. Martin, SSC.
The Rev’d Canon Dr Richard G. Martin, a Queenslander, has served Warnborough since its being founded in Oxford in 1973. He is President of the Warnborough Worldwide Alumni Association, Member of the Council, Patron of the Warnborough Foundation (UK/NL) and, Chaplain to Warnborough College since 1986 by approval of a former Archbishop of Canterbury, ( Lord Runcie). Dr Martin was Dean of the Warnborough Australian Studies Programme ( 1987- ) A world-spanning career in shipping management in Sydney, London, Rabaul and Hong Kong preceded his ordination to minister in Australia, (including being Chaplain to Griffith University, Queensland, Australia). Additionally, he has served on the Council of the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, been a member of the Queensland Travel Writers Association, and has experience as a Director of National Helicopters.
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