This week in On Campus:
 
UWI Chief Information Offier (CIO), Brigitte Collins outlines all you want to know about the University Single Virtual Space - a new system that promises to connect students wth lectures, lecturers and resources across the region seamlessly and cost effectively.
 
Plus,
 
The National Influenza Centre located at UWI Mona celebrates 60 years of monitoring and surveying influenza viruses. Dr Sandra Jackson talks about the work of the unit that helps detect and monitor viruses before they have a chance to become serious outbreaks and pandemics. 
 

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Next On Campus:
 
A revised Grade Point Average (GPA) Scheme comes to UWI in 2014/15, in line with international best practice. Anthony Perry, Senior Programmes Officer with the Board of Undergraduate Studies takes the most frequently asked questions, and gives frank and concise answers.
 
Plus,
 
Good news: Dr Trevor Yee of the UWI Mona's Natural Products Institute has copped a Bronze Musgrave Medal. He is in the spotlight this week, expressing his delight in his Award, and highlighting the life changing work of the NPI
 
Tune in to this Sunday's On Campus radio show for the details, news and calendar events.

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Next On Campus:
UWI Mona Matriculant Andrew Ellis begins his transition from Glenmuir High sixth former to UWI Mona Medical Student. Hear how he landed 11 A's at CSEC and 11 A's at CAPE to land the coveted spot of student with the highest grades entering UWI Mona.
Plus,
Errol Miller, Professor Emeritus is to be honoured with an annual lecture focused on education. Dr Marcia Stewart of the Joint Board of Teacher Education gives an overview and discloses the name of the regional heavyweight who is slated to be Guest lecturer.
Tune in this Sunday for the details, news and calendar events

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Next 'On Campus':
 
Effective Sunday, September 1, Professor Archibald McDonald becomes Principal of The University of the West Indies Mona Campus. We talk to him exclusively about his plans and priorities. He also outlines what staff and students can expect from his as Leader.
 
Tune in for this exclusive interview with your new Campus Principal, plus news highlights and calendar events.
 

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Ms. Mazie from Grace Kitchens drops by Graduate Students' Orientation 2013 with cooking demonstrations, samples and recipes, to help new Graduate students survive tough economic times. Hear Asst. Registrar, Graduate Studies and Research,  Mrs Sandra Powell Mangaroo give news of this and other participants, services, prizes and giveaways for Graduate Students' Orientation 2013.

Plus, our Gold sponsor UWI Mona and Community Cooperative Credit Union, and Silver sponsor Guardian Group give hints of good times to come with major credit facilities, prizes and giveaways this Thursday for the Information Booth display.

This and more, ONLY on 'On Campus'  

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On Campus this Sunday, August 18:
 
Sponsors come aboard New Students' Orientation 2013 with special rates, prizes and giveaways for UWI Mona students. First up is Bill Express, the fee payment  place from Grace Kennedy. Patria Kaye Aarons, Sponsorship and Communications Manager announces cash and in kind giveaways just for universty students,
 
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International students have their day on Monday August 19th, as Orientation 2013 rolls out the red carpet for new students. The International Student Office's Hermine Tyrell outlines the programme designed just for foreign students, and reveals how local students can also take advantage of study abroad and student exchange programmes.
 

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This Sunday, August 11,  in 'On Campus':
Clubs and Societies head to Orientation 2013 to network and grow their membership - The opportunities, the fun and personal development goals are highlighted by Paulene Richards of the Office of Student Services and Development (OSSD).
Plus,
 
The UWI Student Leadership Workshop welcomes tertiary schools across the country - a first - while focusing Workshop sessions on preparing students to lead in times of crisis.
 
Tune in to On Campus this Sunday AUgust 11 for the interviews, news and events of the Mona Campus.

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Next 'On Campus'
 
The Guild gets ready to welcome new students for Orientation 2013: Tell new students to listen up for a schedule of entertainment, academic and sporting events to welcome them to the home of the Pelicans.
And
 
The Rastafari Studies Conference and General Assembly starting next weekend remembers past wrongs with an emphasis on healing and restoration. Dr Jahlani Niaah weighs in on the themes and events designed to show empathy and understanding to hurt members of the Rastafari community.
 
Join us this Sunday as usual, for a rundown of news, interviews and events as we continue our countdown to new Students Orientation 2013.
 

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This Sunday, July 28 in 'On Campus':
 
UWI Mona discovers that the Nintendo Wii video game can be effectively used in physical therapy for cerebral palsy patients. The fascinating story is told by Dr Sharmella Roopchand-Martin of the Department of Physical Therapy. Plus
 
Software Engineering is being placed firmly on the radar at UWI Mona's Department of Computing. Head of the Deaprtment, Dr. Ezra Mugisa and visiting Professor Robert France speak about opportunities and progress.
 
Tune in to On Campus for the details, the news and the calendar events,plus a count down to Orientation 2013 activities.

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This Sunday July 21 in 'On Campus':
 
Orientation 2013 starts next Sunday July 28th with special sessions for parents, guardians and spouses. Jason McKenzie talks about the preparations and a 2nd year student issues an invitation for new students to make it Orientation 2013.
Plus,
News on the award winning book edited by UWI Mona Professor Carolyn Cooper.
 
And in our calendar, the experts speak Tax Reform.
 
Tune in this Sunday for more.
 

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