geography, economics, all sorts of things. It was both challenging and fascinating. My whole life became about international relations.” Tomo spent a year based in Bonn, Germany, working for the German Agency for International Cooperation as part of his degree programme and, after he finished, went on to complete further study at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, focusing on Asian regional dynamics and working for the Carnegie Moscow Center.
It was at this time that his interest turned to the Arctic and the seeds of the next step in his career and education were sown. “I’ll be working with the indigenous peoples of the Arctic region to help them find ways to preserve their way of life and protect the environment in the face of climate change and encroaching business interests. “In the future, I want to be able to advocate for sustainable development in the Arctic and
ensure all parties are aware of the risks, challenges and opportunities.”
Tomo is looking forward to living in Norway, exploring the Arctic and continuing his quest to understand the human experience. “As the world gets smaller, possibilities and opportunities in our lives get bigger. Our lives are no longer tied to one place; we’re free to go almost anywhere. Home becomes the connections we create and maintain in our journey through life.”
CCOBA Art Collection
In 2016, the CCOBA agreed to donate to College a piece of contemporary New Zealand art each year for the next ten years. The art is to be displayed around the school for the benefit of the boys.
the staircase in The Miles Warren Building. We appreciate the generosity of the Sleigh family for their assistance in purchasing this large piece. Their aim was to increase the boys’ exposure to art as a way of encouraging curiosity and creativity. Supporting the CCOBA Art Collection seemed the ideal solution.
The Association is grateful to Old Boy James Blackie (11684) for his assistance with establishing the collection. The Art Collection project was developed by the current committee. We hope it will extend well beyond its initial ten-year time frame.
The first acquisition, by New York based artist Martin Basher – “Untitled” – hangs on the second floor of The Miles Warren Building, its stripes a nod to the College blazer. The second piece – “Under High (Volumes)” – by Christchurch artist Marie Le Lievre, hangs on
Under High (Volumes) by Marie Le Lievre
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