On 14 October, poet and Letterbox Patron Lemn Sissay was inaugurated as Chancellor of the University of Manchester.
He was elected by university alumni, staff, and members of the General Secretary in June and officially started as Chancellor on 1 August. For the next seven years, Sissay will act as a figurehead for the university, representing it to the world and promoting its work.
Sissay said: 'My primary aim is to inspire and be inspired. Reach for the top of the tree and you may get to the first branch but reach for the stars and you'll get to the top of the tree.'
He wrote the poem 'Inspire and Be Inspired' specifically for the inauguration. Watch the video of him performing the poem
The Letterbox Club team would like to congratulate Lemn on his wonderful achievement!
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27 October 2015
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