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Date: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2
Date	Time	Type	Details	Venue
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2	6.00 - 8.00 pm	PANEL DISCUSSION	PANEL DISCUSSION - The DNA Bill URD SIGNATURE EVENT FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES TOPIC: The DNA Bill OVERVIEW: DNA is a unique identifier. Its use in legal circles is about to make its mark in Jamaica. Discussions about the science, legal uses and human rights concerns must begin. MAIN PRESENTER: Mr. Jeremy Taylor, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions	FMSTRC Lecture Theatre 3

Date: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3
Date	Time	Type	Details	Venue
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	TBA	WORKSHOP	WORSHOP - DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE ACTIVITY: Forensics Workshop	FMSTRC Lecture Theatre TBA
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	TBA	DEPT TOURS	DEPT TOURS - DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE Department Tours	TBA
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	9:00AM-12:00PM	MARINE LAB OPEN DAY	MARINE LAB OPEN DAY - Port Royal Marine Lab DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES TITLE: Port Royal Marine Lab (PRML) Open Day ACTIVITY: Facility and Boat Tours OVERVIEW: Visit to the PRML Facility and Biodiversity Centre to learn about our many Research projects, see lab demonstrations and view our alternative system that powers our entire operation to minimize the use of fossil fuels. Take a Boat Tour through the mangrove ecosystem and learn more about the importance of protecting our environment. Tour Capacity: Limited spaces available. Bookings recommended, DEPARTURE TIME FROM MONA CAMPUS: 9:00AM DEPARTURE TIME FROM PRML 11:30AM To reserve spaces please contact the Department: CONTACT: Chauntelle Green, Sophia Davis, Hugh Small TELEPHONE: 967-8344 / 967-8302 EMAIL: prml@uwimona.edu.jm	The Port Royal Marine Lab, Port Royal Bus departs from the Assembly Hall Mona Campus
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	9:00AM-12:00PM	DEPT EXHIBIT DEMOS AND EXPERIMENTS	DEPT EXHIBIT DEMOS AND EXPERIMENTS - Geosciences and Development DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY Department Exhibit and Displays TITLE: "Geosciences and Development" OVERVIEW: A range of exciting displays to showcase the work of the Department and its impact throughout Jamaica and the region. Displays will include: (a) White limestone characterization and optimization project (b) Oil exploration and petroleum potential in Jamaica (c) Geo-archaeology research on mortar in Jamaica (d) Climate change and agriculture (e) Coral reefs and climate	C6 & C7 Faculty of Science and Technology
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	10:00AM - 11:00AM	WORKSHOP	WORKSHOP - Preparing you for the World of Work LITERATURES IN ENGLISH TOPIC: The Literature Degree: Preparing you for the World of Work OVERVIEW: In a world where communication skills, critical thinking and the ability to work in teams are highly valued, a degree in Literatures in English is a path to a rewarding career. Graduates of the department talk about how the English degree has helped them make their way in the world of work. PRESENTERS: English graduates	FHE Lecture Theatre N2
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	10:00AM - 4:00PM	DEPT EXHIBIT AND DEMOS	DEPT EXHIBIT AND DEMOS - Research in Climate, Medical Physics, Energy DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Department Exhibit and Demonstration OVERVIEW: Displays from the Department on Research in Climate, Medical Physics, Energy, Optics, Materials, etc.[Electronics Club, Alternative Energy Club]	The Spine, Faculty of Science and Technology
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	10:00AM - 11:30AM	TOWN HALL MEETING	TOWN HALL MEETING - IMF Student Town Hall Meeting DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS TITLE: IMF Student Town Hall Meeting MAIN PRESENTER: Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, IMF Resident Representative for Jamaica	The Assembly Hall
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	10:00AM - 5:00PM	PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS	PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS - psychological tests to assess and provide feedback related to perceived personality traits SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK The SPSW Assessment Centre OVERVIEW: The Assessment Centre will offer to the campus community and visitors, various psychological tests to assess and provide feedback related to perceived personality traits, capabilities, interest areas and career direction. URD DAY THREE TEST OFFERED: O*Net Interest Profiler This test provides a profile of respondents’ vocational interests and fosters awareness of suitable occupations. Capacity: Due to demand, tests will offered to a finite number of persons on a first come first served basis.	Mona Research Village
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3	10:00AM - 12:00PM	COURTYARD EXHIBIT	COURTYARD EXHIBIT - LIVING HISTORY HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY LIVING HISTORY OVERVIEW: Treasure hunt and quiz for high school students. Interactive session with rewards for participants Presenters: Graduate Students and History Society COORDINATOR: Karreene Morris	FHE Courtyard

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