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UWI Alumni Association (Jamaican Chaper) Annual General Meeting
The UWI Alumni Association (Jamaica Chapter) invites all UWI graduates and UWIAA members to its Annual General Meeting. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.
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Wellness Day
The University Bookshop in association with Pelican Publishers invites you to "Wellness Day" on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
"Wellness Day" will promote a holistic approach to health and wellness through proper nutrition, exercise, natural remedies, emotional and financial stability. Download event flyer HERE.
The schedule of events is listed below:
• 12 noon - 12:15pm - Physical Fitness
• 12:20pm - 12:35pm - Nutrition
• 12:40pm - 1:00pm - Lifestyle diseases
• 1:05pm - 1:20pm - Natural Remedies

On Campus radio show: UWI alumni take their business to the Innovators TV show
This weekend in 'On Campus':
They started their business while students at UWI Mona. Now they have decided to take their enterprise to the next level as guests on the Innovators TV show. Oshane McKnight and Shakarah McCrae Levy talk about their amazing experience on the Innovators, and the tremendous outpouring of support. They also have some sound advice for students thinking of going into business.
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UWI Mona partners with the National Museum of Jamaica to bring the world famous Rasatafri Unconquerable exhibition to Jamaica. Dr Jahlani Niaah talks about the journey, the exhibits and what to expect.
'On Campus' has the interviews, news and calendar events this Sunday on RJR and News Talk. Tune in.

UWI Mona Orientation 2013 - Parents/Spouse/Family of new Undergraduate students
At Parent/Spouse/ Family Orientation, family members are familiarized with the social, physical, emotional and intellectual changes that students undergo on entering the University. Parents/spouse/family members have the opportunity to meet with Student Services and Development Managers, Deans and other members of the University Administration, Student Leaders and the University Counsellors, in order to engage in meaningful discussions.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

On Campus radio show: UWIDEF scores more funds for scholarships in tough financial times
Next On Campus:
UWI Development and Endowment Fund - the NGO on a mission to provide monetary and other support to the University - highlights scholarship breakthroughs and other intiatives. Director, Sasha Parke Lynch outlines how a few dollars or a few million can make a difference.
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A sneak peak at the cultural and entertainment agenda set out for students in the next semester. The Guild has big plans for fresher events, fashion shows and much more.
Tune in to On Campus this Sunday for the details.

On Campus radio show: Two tremors in 3 days - Earthquake Unit gives analysis & updates
Next On Campus:
In the wake of two small earthquakes within 3 days, UWI Mona's Earthquake Unit analyzes the events and provides updates on their increasing capacity to mitigate earthquake disaster.
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Harnessing sun, wind and sea for everyday power: The Department of Physics gets ready to show entrepreneurs how they can harvest sustainable and alternative sources of energy. Representatives of the Faculty of Science and Technology have the details.
Tune in on Nwws Talk and RJR this Sunday, June 30th for cutting edge news, information and advice in 'On Campus'.

On Campus radio show: A mentor to US President Obama heads to UWI
Professor Charless Ogletree, mentor to US President, Barrack Obama is the first presenter at the inaugural UWI/George Willie Lecture series on Monday, June 24th. The details are in On Campus. Plus:
Part two of the conversation with Monty Howell, first born of Leonard P Howelll, founder of the Rastafarian Movement. He and UWI Lecturer, Dr Michael Barnett talk of the turbulent early years, clashes with the police, and the enduring legacy of 'Pinnacle' a Rasta commune in Sligoville which is on the verge of being declared a National Heritage Site.

On Campus radio show: Walk the red carpet at August Town Film Festival
Next On Campus: The Center for Tourism and Policy Research rallies the youth of August Town to tell their stories on film. The result is the Greater August Town Film Festival which kicks off Thursday August 20th. Hear the story behind the story and how you can go to the movies on campus. Read more here
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The eldest son of the founding father of Rastafari, (The late Leonard P Howell) revisits his father's legacy and the turbulent times of Pinnacle - the Rasta commune destroyed in colonial era Jamaica. Hear Monty Howell speak of the movement to make Pinnacle declared a Hertitage site, and the role of UWI Mona in this signal advocacy effort.

On Campus radio show: From Mount Zion to I-Threes: The musical journey
Next On Campus:
The University Singers Concert season 2013 takes us on a musical journey starting at Holy Mount Zion through to the legendary I-Threes. We take a look behind the scenes and bring you the information you need to book your ticket. Plus
UWI Leads, a campus leadership group for young people is on the search for peer leaders. Could someone you know be a suitable candidate?
Tune in Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. on News Talk 93 FM or 4 p.m. on RJR 93 FM for details, including news and calendar events.

On Campus Radio show: UWI converts cooking oil to bio fuel
This weekend, Sunday, June 2 in 'On Campus' - UWI Mona's weekly radio series:
A major collaboration between UWI's Departments of Chemistry and Physics, and Youth Crime Watch of Jamaica bears fruit with the launch of a bio diesel initiative to convert cooking oil to bio diesel. Learn all about this eco friendly renewable energy project which launches June 5;
Also, US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater visits UWI Mona June 6 on a mission to teach women how they can transform their lives, their communities and nation,
