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Mammogram Screening
The Mobile Mammography Unit of the Jamaica Cancer Society will be conducting mammograms at the University Health Centre on May 27 and June 5. Cost is $700 with insurance card. To make an appointment, please contact the Customer Service Clerk at 927 2520/970 0017 or et 2270/2370. Spaces are limited so please book early.
On Campus radio show: CARIMAC & IGDS showcase the work of their students
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The work of students takes centrestage:
CARIMAC Open Week 2014 starts Monday with live interactive displays and presentations showcasing the work of students. Hear Dr Livingston White, CARIMAC Lecturer outline the wealth of work going on display next week, including audits, social campaigns, radio productions and more.
Plus, A Working Paper on Youth Voices, Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean highlights the work of BSc students. Dr Leith Dunn, Campus Director, Institute for Gender and Development Studies joins us to speak more about this advocacy publication she edited.
We have the details plus news and calendar events this Sunday. Join us.
UWI Mona Now - In your Sunday Gleaner April 27
UWIMONA Now Feature to Appear in the Gleaner on April 27, 2014.
The latest issue of the UWIMONA Now newspaper will be distributed with the Sunday Gleaner, Sunday April 27, 2014. Be sure to get your copy. Here is the headline preview for April:
On Campus radio show: An academic conference devoted to football - A first for the region
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UWI Mona gets ready to kick off the the region's First Academic Conference on International Football. Co Chair and UWI Mona Lecturer in Political Psychology, Dr Christopher Charles stops by to talk about the mission and outcomes of this first for Academic conferences in the region.
Also stopping by is Director of Security, Keith Gardner who talks security and safety, offering tips and advice and outlining some programmes in place.
Join us this Sunday as usual for details and breaking news on UWI's foray into medical marijuana research and good news about Dr Simone Badal - one of five women chemists worldwide to be honoured a major award for Women Scientists in the Developing World.
On Campus radio show: UWI heads to Mona Commons for special Seminar
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For the first time, the Annual Derek Gordon Research Seminar heads to the community of Mona Commons, with a mission to engage the community in the search for solutions to their community's development. Lecturer, Dr Peta Ann Baker shines light on the conditions of this much maligned innercity community, the dedicated work of Social Work students, the innovative approach to solutions in partnership with residents, and a day filled with activities designed to get things done right.
Join us for this exclusive interview, and a peek at the news and events of the Mona Campus - This Sunday.
Farmers Market - Easter term
Come out and get your Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Ground Provisions, Coconut Jelly, Red Peas and more.
On Campus radio show: Slavery highlights major Lectures this week
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The Elsa Goveia Memorial Lecture is on this week memorializing the work of the late academic who was the first female Professor in the English Speaking Caribbean. The focus for the 30th Lecture? Post slavery laws. Dr Kathleen Monteith, Head of the Department of History and Archaeology shares the details. Plus, the Kennth Ingram Memorial Lecture is also on with a focus on navigating the archives of slavery. Ms Tania Manassi, Mona Campus Librarian joins us this week with the details.
We also have news on the big Launch of the Free Offer of Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus to all UWI Mona students and the CAPE History lectures for high school students.
Join us once again this Sunday
Sir Frank Worrell Blood Drive 2014
All are invited to donate blood during the Sir Frank Worrell Blood Drive. 'Give Blood, a Habit for life'.
On Campus radio show: Meet Dr Alexia Harvey - winner, Most Outstanding Thesis for 2012/13
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Meet Alexia Harvey PhD - winner of the Most Outstanding Thesis award for 2012/13. Her work on the potential uses of susbtances in Yam for pharmaceutical formulations earned High Commendation. She opens up about her groundbreaking work and her reaction to winning the award.
Plus, a visiting team from Florida State University talks about their student exchange mission to UWI Mona campus. We are joined this week by FSU's Tiona Cage, International Students Advisor and Kendra Bumpus, Associate Director of FSU University Housing.
On Campus radio show: The UWI Alumni who are planting trees to feed nations
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Mary and Mike Mclaughlin were trained by UWI Mona in the 1970s - she as a Geologist; he as an Actuary. Years after they established successful careers in the United States they founded Trees That Feed - a Foundation planting millions of trees in Jamaica and other developing nations in order to alleviate poverty. Hear their story of giving back, through their Foundation and through their gifts to the University.
We are also joined by Senator Floyd Morris, Coordinator, UWI Centre for Disability Studies who talks about the first Regional Disability Studies Conference scheduled for this week at the Mona Visitors' Lodge.