London 50th - Schedule of Events

Friday, June 28, 2024: 50 Years and... Remembering 

Start with a return visit to 35 Harrington Gardens to check in, pick up name tags and your commemorative umbrella. Also meet current ICLC staff and find your picture on our staircase!  

ICLC will be open all day to welcome visitors from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., with coffee, tea, and biscuits. Check in for the 50th Anniversary Celebration is available all day. Also, take time to tour the building as well as hear about the history and future of ICLC.  

Friday

Time Event Location
Available at both 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. WALKING TOUR OF KENSINGTON IN HONOR OF BILL SHEASGREEN 
During his 18 years as Director, Bill Sheasgreen took all ICLC students on walks throughout London, sharing his wide knowledge of the city’s rich history. Join a local tour guide on a walking tour that is sure to evoke great memories of Bill and your time abroad.

The exact timing and meeting locations for this event will be announced closer to the 50th celebration.

11:00 a.m.  BE A STUDENT AGAIN
Looking to dive deeper into London culture, history, or art? Hear from IC faculty and experts in the field in sessions at the Ithaca College London Center or at museums and galleries around London.

Educational Session I: Shakespeare  Delve into the history of Shakespeare's plays with IC professors at ICLC
Educational Session II: British Art in the V&A Learn about Tudors, miniatures and more with ICLC professors at the Victoria & Albert Museum

The exact timing and meeting locations for this event will be announced closer to the 50th celebration.
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

RIVER THAMES BOAT CRUISE
Join us on a celebration up and down the river Thames. Our private river boat will be our vessel to explore London’s rich history, give us an up-close view of London’s architecture, and serve as the official kick-off to ICLC’s 50th celebration weekend. Refreshments and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. 

 
  THEATRE PERFORMANCES
Group tickets available at an additional cost. 
The exact timing and meeting locations for this event will be announced closer to the 50th celebration.
  PUB NIGHT AT THE FAMOUS THREE KINGS (informal gathering) The Famous Three Kings
171 North End Road
Fulham

Saturday, June 29, 2024: 50 Years and... Learning

If you weren't able to make it on Friday, start the day with a return visit to 35 Harrington Gardens to check in, pick up name tags and your commemorative umbrella, meet current ICLC staff, and find your picture on our staircase!  

ICLC will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to welcome visitors, with coffee, tea, and biscuits.  Also, take time to take a brief tour of the building as well as hear about the history and future of ICLC.  

Saturday

Time Event Location
Available at both 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. WALKING TOUR OF KENSINGTON IN HONOR OF BILL SHEASGREEN
During his 18 years as Director, Bill Sheasgreen took all ICLC students on walks throughout London, sharing his wide knowledge of the city’s rich history. Join a local tour guide on a walking tour that is sure to evoke great memories of Bill and your time abroad.
The exact timing and meeting locations for this event will be announced closer to the 50th celebration.
11:00 a.m. BE A STUDENT AGAIN
Looking to dive deeper into London culture, history, or art? Hear from IC faculty and experts in the field in sessions at the Ithaca College London Center or at museums and galleries around London.

Educational Session I: Shakespeare with IC professors at ICLC
Educational Session II: British Art in the V&A with ICLC professors at the Victoria & Albert Museum

The exact timing and meeting locations for this event will be announced closer to the 50th celebration.
12:00 p.m. CHOOSE YOUR OWN LONDON ADVENTURE (Free Time)   
2:00 p.m. WALKING TOUR OF KENSINGTON IN HONOR OF BILL SHEASGREEN 
During his 18 years as Director, Bill Sheasgreen took all ICLC students on walks throughout London, sharing his wide knowledge of the city’s rich history. Join a local tour guide on a walking tour that is sure to evoke great memories of Bill and your time abroad.
The exact timing and meeting locations for this event will be announced closer to the 50th celebration.

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

AN EVENING AT THE BENTLEY HOTEL
Join us at The Bentley Hotel for the premiere event of the weekend. . . the official Ithaca College London Center 50th Anniversary Celebration. Hear directly from Ithaca College President La Jerne Terry Cornish, Provost Melanie Stein, and the Director of the London Center, Meghan Callahan. Food and beverages will be provided.

The Bentley Hotel
27-33 Harrington Gardens

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

PUB NIGHT AT THE HEREFORD ARMS 
End the night together at a local Chelsea pub, The Hereford Arms. Join IC’s President La Jerne Terry Cornish and the team from ICLC as we keep the celebration going—London style. 

The Hereford Arms
127 Gloucester Road
South Kensington

Sunday, June 30, 2024: 50 Years and... Building

Time Event Location
10:00 a.m.

GOOD-BYE BREAKFAST AT IC LONDON CENTER

Come say good-bye to old and new friends at ICLC and leave a post-card with your hopes and advice for future students.

IC London Center