Who's Who
Chaplain: The Revd Dr Robert Hawkins chaplain@corpus.cam.ac.uk |
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The Chaplain has primary responsibility for chapel services, and works as part of the College Welfare team, providing pastoral care for any member of the College. He also leads the College Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team. Rob is a priest in the Church of England. Between 2012 and 2019 he studied History of Art, writing a PhD on perspective in medieval sculpture, before training for ordination at Westcott House. He has worked as a chaplain at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and he served his curacy with the people of St James’, Cambridge. He writes about art and faith and is an editorial board member for Art+Christianity. Rob is available to accompany and support all members and staff of the College at any time, with or without appointment. Everyone is welcome to talk to him about anything in confidence, whatever their beliefs. Contact him, or call on him in his room (P1/D4), for a chat, a walk, or a cup of tea. |
Director of Music: Nick Danks ned1000@cam.ac.uk |
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Nick Danks is Director of Music, a Fellow of the College, and Director of Studies in Music. He directs the chapel choir in rehearsals and services and coaches the organ scholars in playing and conducting. Nick is delighted to hear from prospective and current students who wish to find out more about any aspect of music at Corpus, and from those seeking advice about the choral or organ award application system. |
Senior Organ Scholar: Yejoon Park |
Junior Organ Scholar: Oliver Clements |
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| Oliver is in his second year at Corpus Christi, studying for an engineering degree. Prior to starting at Cambridge, he was a music scholar at Uppingham School, where he regularly accompanied chapel services. At Cambridge he is taught by Ann-Elise Smoot, having previously performed in masterclasses led by her, and has also had lessons with Martin Baker. Oliver has given recitals at various venues across Cambridge and in churches further afield and has accompanied evensong at Ripon Cathedral. Aside from organ playing, Oliver is a keen violinist, having previously led the school Symphony Orchestra. |
Ordinand: Bhanuka Warnasooriya |
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Bhanuka is currently training for ordination in the Church of England at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. He has previously served in leadership within the Community of St Anselm and served as a chaplain to the Church of England College of Bishops. He continues to be actively engaged in ecumenical work and the promotion of Christian unity. Bhanuka is also an organist and choral director, with a particular love for a cappella singing and barbershop harmony. As a young Christian leader, his interests include the intersection of mental health and faith, as well as exploring questions of “othering” within Christian communities. |
Chapel Wardens |
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