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Former University Administrator, Velma Pollard Launches Book
The Department of Literatures in English at the University of the West Indies, Mona will host the launch of Considering Woman 1 & 2, a collection of short prose by Velma Pollard, a former Dean of the Faculty of Education and Head, Department of Educational Studies at UWI. The Launch takes place on Sunday, April 17 at 11:00am at the Multifunctional Room, Main Library, UWI.
Published by Peepal Tree Press, the book brings together two collections of short prose in a single volume: Considering Woman 1, which was first published in 1989, and a new body of work, Considering Woman 2.
Grade 9 Mathematics Problem Solving Competition
The Department of Educational Studies at UWI, Mona has sought to bring Mathematics to life through a Grade Nine (9) Mathematics Problem Solving Competition which takes place on Thursday, April 14, 2011. The event will begin with an Opening Ceremony at 8:30 am at the Undercroft, UWI, Mona followed by Round One of the Competition at 9 am. During the Problem Solving Competition teachers will be engaged in two workshops lead by UWI, Mona Mathematics experts. The Workshops are aimed at improving the pedagogical aspect of Mathematics Education.
CARIMAC students bring “Mental Health Campaign” to Mona Campus
A group of final year students at the Caribbean Institute of Media & Communication (CARIMAC) and the University Health Centre at UWI, Mona host a one week “Mental Health” campaign, dubbed, “Brain Power and Mental Wellness – A Thin Line between Mental Illness and Abnormal Behaviour”. The campaign begins with an official launch on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 3 pm at the Undercroft, UWI, Mona.
The one-week campaign will include a series of activities such as interactive sessions with students and a special Social Drama event on April 14, 2011 at 1 pm on the CARIMAC lawns.
UWI, Mona Hosts History CAPE Lecture Series
Caribbean History students and teachers at the sixth form level are expected to participate in the annual History Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Lecture Series organized by The Department of History and Archaeology at UWI, Mona. The Lecture Series is scheduled for April 9 and 16 at 10 am at the Neville Hall Lecture Theatre (N1 ) in the Faculty of Humanities & Education, UWI, Mona. The Lecture Series will cover select topics from the Unit One (1) and Unit Two Syllabi.
UWI Mona Partners with First Global Bank to Host Blood Drive
The University of the West Indies, Mona partners with First Global Bank Limited to host its annual Blood Drive on April 5-6 starting at 9 am daily at the Assembly Hall, UWI, Mona. During this year’s Blood Drive the Hall with the most Blood Donors from the November 2010 Blood Drive will be recognized at a Special Ceremony on April 5 at 10:30 am at the Assembly Hall. The Hall with the most donors for this year’s Blood Drive will also receive a trophy at the end of the two day event.
Tanya Stephens Talks about the Power of Music
Tanya Stephens, dancehall artiste and songwriter will deliver a public lecture at the University of the West Indies, Mona on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Assembly Hall. Her lecture is titled, "Music, the Power To Shape Societies." Tanya Stephens’ lecture will challenge stereotypes of dancehall as a “betrayal of reggae”. Tanya is a dancehall DJ who knows that verbal creativity is not limited to reggae as demonstrated in the song “Who is Tanya?” the DJ, describes herself as the “gyal weh come fi change di whole game wid a pen.” In her clever lyrics, Tanya wittily demonstrates the power of the word.
Panel Discussion on Progress of the Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Project
The Department of Geography and Geology, UWI, Mona in collaboration with the Jamaican Geographical Society will host a panel discussion on the Progress of the Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Project. The event takes place on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 2 pm in Lab 1, ground floor of the Department of Geography and Geology.
The panelists will include: Andrine McLaren, Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), Simone McCulloch, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Allison Richards, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and Imran Forbes, Urban Development Corporation (UDC).
UWI Hosts Get Healthy Living Campaign-“Aerobics Burnout”
The Jamaica Medical Students’ Association (JAMSA) at the UWI, Mona Campus through its Standing Committee of Public Health (SCOPH) and the University Health Centre Education Outreach host an annual Healthy Lifestyle Campaign project dubbed “Aerobics Burnout”. The event gets on the way on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 2 pm at the Students’ Union.
Student Awards Ceremony 2011
The Office of Student Services and Development at UWI, Mona will host the annual Student Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the Assembly Hall, UWI, Mona. Dr. Paula Dawson, Lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona and Consultant Physiatrist will be the guest speaker on this occasion. The ceremony will recognize students who have excelled in co-curricular activities, culture, service and leadership. In addition students who have attained high academic standards will be highlighted.
For more information persons may contact the Office of Student Services and Development at 970-2739.
The Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences Awards Ceremony 2011
The Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences will host its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 3 pm at the Chemistry Lecture Theatre (Chem) 5, UWI, Mona. The guest speaker is Dr. Andrew Wheatley, Lecturer, Biotechnology Centre and Mayor of Spanish Town.
On this occasion students will be awarded for outstanding academic performance while lecturers will receive recognition for high quality teaching and excellence in research.