Close Menu

Schedule 2017

Date: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2
Date Time Type Details Venue
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 10:00AM - 4:00PM HERITAGE TOURS

HERITAGE TOURS

URD CAMPUS AND HERITAGE TOURS
Scheduled bus tours offered throughout the day for all campus visitors to explore Heritage and other points of interest on the Mona Campus.

 Tours Depart from the Assembly Hall
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 10:00AM - 4:00PM COURTYARD EXHIBIT

COURTYARD EXHIBIT - Using Libraries and Archives to stimulate Scholarship

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Department Display
THEME: Using Libraries and Archives to stimulate Scholarship and Research.
OVERVIEW: The display will showcase research, our various programmes including our new Master of Arts in Archives and Records Management and career opportunities. Visitors can observe and ask questions about our demonstrations in book repair and preserving archival materials. Spot prizes for correct answers to an Information Literacy game.

 FHE Courtyard
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 10:00AM - 4:00PM COURTYARD EXHIBIT

COURTYARD EXHIBIT - LITERATURES IN ENGLISH

LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
Department Display
OVERVIEW: The department will showcase its programmes in a special courtyard display

 FHE Courtyard
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 10:00AM - 4:00PM COURTYARD EXHIBIT

COURTYARD EXHIBIT - MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Department Display
THEME: Languages: Gateway to the World
OVERVIEW: Cultural Items from various countries that speak the languages taught in the Department (e.g. Food, Posters, Published works from academic staff, etc.) will be on display.

 FHE Courtyard
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 10:30AM- 12:00PM BOOK LAUNCH

BOOK LAUNCH - Race, Equity and the Learning Environment

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
BOOK: Race, Equity and the Learning Environment: The Global Relevance of Critical and Inclusive Pedagogies in Higher Education
AUTHORS: Dr. Saran Stewart, Prof. Frank Tuitt, Dr. Chayla Haynes-Davison
OVERVIEW: Gathering scholars from across academic disciplines and countries, this volume illuminates the global relevance of critical and inclusive pedagogies, and demonstrates how their application can transform the teaching and learning process and promote more equitable educational outcomes among all students but especially racially minoritized students.

 The Assembly Hall
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 12:30PM DEPT TOUR

DEPT TOUR - Tour of Electronics Engineering

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department Tours
OVERVIEW: Tour of Electronics Engineering and Civil Engineering Labs. Demonstrations include using an electric multimeter and conducting a concrete compression test.

 Electronics and Civil Engineering Labs Faculty of Science and Technology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 12:00PM WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP - LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY

LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY
TOPIC: Critical Thinking Workshop
OVERVIEW: Pre-Selected groups of sixth form high school students test and improve their critical thinking skills in an engaging interactive workshop
PRESENTER: Dr. Carmeneta Jones

 The Writing Centre, Faculty of Humanities and Education
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 12:00PM DEPT TOUR

DEPT TOUR - Tour of GIS & Remote Sensing Labs

DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Tourss
OVERVIEW: The following tours are scheduled during the times provided.
- Tours of the DOGG Research Facilities
- Tour of GIS & Remote Sensing Labs
- Tour of Geology Museum and Rock Preparation Lab
- Tour of Map Library

 Department of Geography and Geology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:00AM - 2:00PM FACULTY TOURS

FACULTY TOURS - MONALAW

MONALAW
Faculty Tours
OVERVIEW: Visitors to MonaLaw will be taken on a guided tour of the facilities.
MEETING POINT: Faculty Foyer

 Faculty of Law Building
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 11:30AM - 4:00PM DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS

DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS - Geosciences and Development

DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Exhibit and Displays
TITLE: Geosciences and Development
OVERVIEW A range of exciting displays to showcase the work of the DOGG and its impact throughout Jamaica and the region. Displays will include:
(a) The White Limestone Characterization and Optimization Project
(b) Oil Exploration and Petroleum Potential in Jamaica
(c) Geoarchaeology Research on Mortar in Jamaica
(d) Climate Change and Agriculture
(e) Coral Reefs and Climate

 Room C6 & C7, Faculty of Science and Technology

Pages

                                                               

Research Day 2025

123 Cross Way,
Kingston 7
Tel: (876) 999-9999
Fax: (876) 888-8888
department@uwimona.edu.jm
Top of Page