Green College, Oxford
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| Established | 1979 |
| Named for | Dr Cecil Howard Green |
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Green College is a graduate college of the University of Oxford in England. It is centred around an architecturally appealing 18th century building: the Radcliffe Observatory, which is modelled after the ancient "Tower of the Winds" in Athens. Established in 1979, the college is one of the youngest of the university, and is named after its main benefactors: Dr Cecil H. Green and his wife Dr Ida Green. Dr Green was a founder of Texas Instruments. Green College, Oxford is one of two colleges established due to his generosity, the other being Green College, University of British Columbia. Green College is dedicated to human welfare in contemporary society. This is interpreted as an academic focus on medicine. Related disciplines, such as education, the environment and social sciences, however, are also covered. 30% of the students study in the field of medicine. About 20% are engaged in medical research on a post-graduate level. Environmental change and educational studies are two other strongholds of the college. On 3 July 2007 it was announced[2] that Green College would merge with Templeton College with effect from 1 October 2008 to form Green Templeton College, based on the existing Green College site. References
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