The Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work hosts its 11th Annual Derek Gordon Seminar on Saturday, January 27, under the theme: Gender: Community Opportunities and Challenges in the 21st Century. The event takes place at the Social Sciences Lecture Theatre, UWI, Mona between 9 am and 5pm. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Leith Dunn, Head of Centre for Gender and Development Studies, Mona Unit.

The Seminar seeks to highlight the work of graduate students in the Department. This year’s programme will consist of three panels namely: Crashing the Glass Ceiling or Impervious Membrane? Psycho Disparities between Sexes and Perspectives from the Community, which is being done in honour of Horace Levy. The seminar also seeks to honour two distinguished members of the department, Mr. Horace Levy and Professor Chuckwudum Uche for their valuable contributions in their respective areas. Therefore, special display features will be mounted in honour of their lives and works throughout the day.

For further details please contact Rashalee Mitchell, Conference Chair at 977-6267.
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Contact: Patricia Valentine
Telephone: 977-5941/977-7346
E-mail: patricia.valentine02@uwimona.edu.jm

January 26, 2007