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Semester Two Begins on January 23

The second semester for the 2010/11 academic year officially begins on Sunday, January 23 while teaching resumes Monday, January 24, 2011. The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, wishes to advise that all tuition and Hall fees (where applicable) for the second semester become due and payable at the start of the semester.

Tuition, Halls of Residence and other fees may be paid at any branch of Paymaster, National Commercial Bank or Bill Express island wide. Students may also use the UWI’s e-commerce facility to make payments.

UWI, Mona Campus Closes

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus wishes to advise that all administrative offices and teaching departments will be closed on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010 and will remain closed until Tuesday, December 28, 2010 when regular business hours i.e. 8:30 am to 4:30 pm will resume. UWI, Mona will again be closed on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2010.

The University of the West Indies, Mona wishes for all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Dr. Noureddine Benkeblia Promoted to Professor

The University of the West Indies, Mona is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Noureddine Benkeblia, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Life Sciences to the rank of Professor in Agricultural Sciences, with specialization in Crops Science and Horticulture since October 2010.

Dr. Benkeblia holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Option: Food Technology and Agro-Industries) from the Institute of Agronomy, Algeria (1988) and a Master of Sciences degree and Doctor of Science with an option in Food Sciences and Human Nutrition from the National Institute of Agronomy, Algeria (1993 and 2000 respectively). He also holds the degree of Doctor in Agricultural Sciences with an Option in Plant and Crop Sciences from Kagoshima University in Japan (2007).

UWI Pays Tribute To John Maxwell

The University of the West Indies has learnt with profound regret of the passing of John Maxwell on Friday, December 10, 2010.   The Memorial Service for John Maxwell will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 10 am at the University Chapel.

Dr. Mitko Voutchov Promoted to Professor

The University of the West Indies, Mona is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Mitko Voutchkov, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences, Mona to the rank of Professor

Mitkco Voutchkov holds the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physics and the M.Ed in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, as well as the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nuclear Physics from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, in Sofia, Bulgaria. He also received postgraduate training in nuclear radiochemical methods and advanced X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy at Argonne National Laboratory and is a Licensed Operator-1 of the Slowpoke 2 Nuclear Reactor.

Dr. Hopeton Dunn Promoted to Professor

Professor Hopeton Dunn holds the Digicel Foundation Chair in Telecommunications Policy and Technology Management, attained the Bachelor of Arts degree from the UWI with first class honours in Mass Communication and Social Sciences (1986). He completed the Master of Arts (1988) and the Doctor of Philosophy (1991) degrees in Communications Policy Studies at City University, London. Professor Dunn joined the staff of The UWI, Mona in 1992 as Lecturer in the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC). He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1997 and in that year also completed a professional diploma in Telecommunications Policy Development at the Florida International University (FIU) in the United States, on a fellowship from the Organization of American States (OAS).

Boxill and Webber Named Grace Kennedy Foundation Chairs at UWI

Professors Ian Boxill and Dale Webber have been named Grace Kennedy Foundation Chairs at the University of the West Indies (UWI).  Professor Boxill will assume the Carlton Alexander Chair in Management Studies and Prof. Webber is the James S. Moss Solomon Chair in Environmental Management.

UWI Collaborates with the ASJ to heighten awareness of need for Historic Preservation

The Department of History and Archaeology at The University of the West Indies, Mona will host an educational workshop for archaeologists from Friday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the N1 Lecture Theatre, in the Faculty of Humanities & Education at the UWI, Mona Campus. The theme of the workshop is  “Increasing sensitivity to the past through information and guidance on material culture”.

Toronto Police Chief Visits Jamaica November 22-24, 2010

Chief of the Toronto Police Service, Mr. William Blair, arrives in Jamaica on Monday, November 22, 2010 for a four-day visit to the Island. This is the second in a series of planned visits by prominent international Crime Management experts with knowledge of contemporary trends in Policing, being organised by The University of the West Indies, Mona, in collaboration with the Police Service Commission.   The visits are intended to facilitate an interaction between these experts and key persons associated with the transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) allowing for an exchange of perspectives, ideas and recommendations on specific elements of the transformation.

Expansion planned for Hugh Wynter Fertility Management Unit

Minister of Health, Hon Rudyard Spencer will deliver the main address at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Hugh Wynter Fertility Management Unit in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies Mona on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11.00 a.m.

UWI Vice Chancellor Professor E. Nigel Harris will break ground at the ceremony which takes place on the compound of the University Hospital of the West Indies. 


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