The OIU's mission is to engage, connect and support its Old Ignatians; support the College in promoting education and a Jesuit way of life; and to be men for others by serving the broader community. 

Put more simply, its four pillars are to Engage | Connect | Support | Serve.

Some of the highlights in this month's newsletter, under each of these pillars, include: 

Engage - In recent months, we have launched two new WhatsApp communities to strengthen connections across the OIU. The Class Connectors Announcement Board now has more than 125 members, while the OR in London WhatsApp Group has grown to more than 40 Old Boys living in and around London.  

Connect - Our LIVE and Unscripted Long Lunch on 22 May was a fantastic success. Thank you to our special guests, Ben Dobbin (OR94) and Vince Sorrenti, and especially to our MC, Ben Fordham (OR94), whose generosity, talent and leadership helped make the event so memorable. 

There is plenty ahead, including the OIU x Soccer World Cup Tipping Competition (join NOW!), the Older Ignatians Club Lunch on Wed 22nd July (note the new date), live streaming of SIC v SJC on 25 July, and the inaugural OIU Jersey Day on Saturday, 1 August at the First Field BBQ.  

Support - The OIU Mental Health Walks continue on the last Friday of every month. Join us for a walk, a coffee and a chance to connect with fellow Old Boys. And if you can, please support the College Bursary ahead of the financial year end. 

Serve - Riverview takes on Newington this Saturday, and the OIU BBQ will be in full swing. Come along to volunteer on the barbie, catch up with classmates and support the College community. 

I also encourage you to complete our OIU Events Feedback Survey, read this month's Alumni Industry Focus on Construction, enjoy our pictorial history of the Year 12 Leaving Jersey, and explore the many other stories in this edition. 

Finally, thank you to all those who contribute to making the OIU Newsletter possible each month. If you have a story about an Old Ignatian worth sharing, we'd love to hear from you. 

Brian Shanahan (OR87) 

OIU President (2026–2027)