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Writers ' Workshop by Lorna Goodison

Event Date: 
Mar 2 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Distinguished Jamaican writer, Lorna Goodison, will conduct a workshop for aspiring writers on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
 

Venue: 
Graduate Conference Room, Faculty of Humanities and Education
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Staff
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Tel: 
927-2217

Elect Her 2013

Event Date: 
Mar 2 2013 (Time To Be Announced)

Elect Her is a one-day training programme that encourages university women to run for student government on their campus in the hopes that they will later run for elected office at the highest levels of leadership.
The Mary Seacole Hall with the help of the American Association of University Women will host an Elect Her training session for 100 participants from universities and colleges across Jamaica along with sixth form students of select secondary schools. UWI Mona is the only campus outside of North America that hosts this renowned annual event.

Venue: 
N1 Lecture Theatre
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Students
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Mary Seacole Hall

Hair Stories: Exploring Pervasive Attitudes towards Hair and Beauty Within Black Communities

Event Date: 
Feb 22 2013 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Dept of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work in celebration of Black History Month, presents a Symposium: Hair Stories: Exploring Pervasive Attitudes towards Hair and Beauty within Black Communities.
 

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Neville Hall Lecture Theatre
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Staff
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The 2013 Caribbean Youth: Unique Strengths and Challenges

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Feb 20 2013 - 10:00am - Feb 22 2013 - 4:00pm

The Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work will be hosting their 10th annual Psychology Conference from February 20th – 22nd under the theme “The 2013 Caribbean Youth: Unique Strengths and Challenges”. The conference promises to be an interesting one and is open to the public.
 
Wednesday February 20th:: Opening Ceremony at the Undercroft 10:00am - 4:30pm
 
Thursday February 21st : Research Presentations at the Faculty of Law Multi-Functional Room 10:00am - 2:00pm
 
Friday February 22nd : Panel Discussions and Psychology Jeopardy at the Main Library Multi-Functional Room 10:00am -2:00pm.This event will feature panel discussions with adolescents under the themes of:

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Staff
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An Economic Action Plan - Options for Jamaica

Event Date: 
Feb 12 2013 - 5:00pm

As Jamaica grapples with the economic realities of 2013, our debt and the IMF requirements for a workable agreement, we need to find the best possible option for our country.


You are invited to participate in this discussion; which will be finalized and presented to the Prime Minister and Parliament for their consideration. 



Please Click Here for details.

Venue: 
Faculty of Law, Lecture Room 2
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Staff
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Mona School of Business and Management
Tel: 
(876) 977-3775 or 977-3380

International Diabetes Conference - "Diabetes and Oral Health"

Event Date: 
Mar 21 2013 (Time To Be Announced) - Mar 24 2013 (Time To Be Announced)

The University Diabetes Outreach Programme (UDOP) will be hosting its 19th Annual International Diabetes Conference from March 21 to March 24, 2013 at the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.  Theme:  “Diabetes and Oral Health”. 

Venue: 
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, Ocho Rios
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Staff
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Tel: 
876-977-1749

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): For Innovation and Economic Prosperity

Event Date: 
Feb 5 2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

All are invited. Refreshments will be served. Please Click Here for event flyer.

Venue: 
Faculty of Law Lecture Theatre 2
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Staff
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Sonia Roberts
Tel: 
876-927-0221

5th Annual Nephrology Conference

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Jan 24 2013 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
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Jan 25 2013 - 8:30am - 3:30pm
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Jan 26 2013 - 8:30am - 5:30pm

Minister of Health, Dr. Fenton Ferguson will speak at the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Annual Nephrology Conference organized by Caribbean Institute of Nephrology, in collaboration The University of the West Indies, Mona, University of Michigan and University of Minnesota. The Conference which will focus on Nephrology and Hypertension is set to take place on January 24-26 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.

 

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Staff
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Beverley Malcolm
Tel: 
927-1707

23rd Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference & 24th Mary J. Seivwright Day

Event Date: 
May 30 2013 - 8:30am - 4:00pm
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May 31 2013 - 8:30am - 4:00pm

The UWI School of Nursing will be hosting the 23rd Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference and 24th Mary J. Seivwright Day entitled “Evidence-based practice: Promoting excellence in patient care”. Day 1 will focus on the Poster presentations related to the title of the conference and the keynote speaker will make a presentation as well. Day 2 will constitute a Mary J Seivwright lecture and the launch of the schools online open access journal – Caribbean Journal of Nursing (CJN).

 

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The UWI School of Nursing (UWISON)
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Staff
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IDU's Teaching Skills Workshop 2013

Event Date: 
Jan 15 2013 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Jan 16 2013 - 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Jan 17 2013 - 9:00am - 4:30pm

Discover new teaching and learning resources at the Instructional Development Unit (IDU) Faculty Development Teaching Skills Workshop slated for January 15-17, 2013 at 9 am daily. 
 
Come prepare to take your teaching to the next level as you evaluate and improve your skills in critical areas namely: 
• course design
•assessment
•teaching with technology 
•student engagement through learner-centred strategies.
 

Venue: 
To be announced
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Staff
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Ms, Metz Peterkin
Tel: 
970-0376

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