ABOUT US
Welcome to Rex Nettleford Hall
Rex Nettleford Hall
Rex Nettleford Hall was first envisioned when the Director of Student Services, Dr Thelora Reynolds took office in 1996 and identified as one of the universities problems the need for an affordable housing solution that would satisfy a larger number of students. After consulting with Student Services Managers Mr Carlton Lowrie and Mr Peter O' Sullivan the group worked in coordination with the Executive Director of the National housing trust Mr Milverton Reynolds, and a plan was formulated to add new blocks to the Chancellor and Taylor Halls. Eventually, this plan evolved into a proposal for a 400 room extension to A. Z. Preston Hall and then to the construction of a new 800 room hall of Residence. That marked the birth of Rex Nettleford Hall. The Hall was officially opened in 2002.
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The Hall Song
Maroon and Gold runs in our veins and for this Hall we will stand the pain.
The Hall Pledge
We have come from near and far With potential beyond the stars Our talents we have to share Oh life’s challenges we have no fear Because Rexans we want to be The Proud, the Brave, the Strong Motto we will adopt all the life long Maroon and Gold run in our veins For this Hall we will sotand the pain Because Rexans we want to be With sweat, strength and dignity We will face each challenge happily No matter what it takes Because Rexans we want to be
Hall Management
Responsibility: Effective Communication
First Year Experience (FYE)/ Orientation/ Honor Society/ Scholarship and Bursary/ Senior Resident Advisor
Responsibility: Second-Year Experience (SYE)/Third Year Experience (TYE)/ Senior Resident Advisor
Responsibility: Student Leadership/Hall Committee/ Honour Society/ Scholarship and Bursary
Sports
Responsibility: Academic Support/Public Speaking and Debate Society
Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
Volunteerism and Civic Engagement (VACE)
Cluster Management
Cluster Management
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ACCOMMODATIONS
PROGRAMMES
First Year Programme
The First-Year Experience (FYE) Programme is geared towards aiding in the holistic development of each First-Year Student that passes through the Rex Nettleford Hall.
Out Reach Activities
This is what Rex EAC Saturdays are like. Every Saturday morning members of the External Affairs Committee volunteer to teach children from neighbouring communities basic life lessons, literacy and numeracy, as well as help them with school related assignments.
Walk for a Cause
Over the last six years, the students and staff of the Rex Nettleford Hall of Residence have undertaken a walkathon during Brest Cancer Month to aid the Jamaica Cancer Society.
Arts, Culture and Entertainment (ACE)
Nettleford believed that the Arts fostered cultural survival, awareness of self and social change.