The Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work hosts its annual Derek Gordon Research Seminar on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 2 pm at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre. This graduate seminar will see postgraduate students sharing their research in panel presentations. Topics being explored include: The Effects of Squatting and Associated Mechanisms, Factors Affecting Fertility, Migration, Childhood Depression, Live Sex Performance in Jamaica and a Tribute to Lita Allen.

The seminar is in honour of the Dr. Derek Gordon, outstanding sociologist and social activist. It is designed to showcase the work of graduate students and facilitate knowledge sharing on psycho-social issues.

The university community and the public are invited to attend. For further information interested persons may please may telephone the Department at 512-3341/ 512-3557 or Ms. Camille Daley via email at camille.daley@uwimona.edu.jm.