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Date: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1
Date Time Type Details Venue
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 12:30PM - 1:15PM MAIN CONCERT

MAIN CONCERT-URD LUNCH HOUR CONCERT

URD LUNCH HOUR CONCERT
PERFORMERS: Panoridim Steel Orchestra, Tiffany, UWI Pop Society

 The Undercroft, Senate Building
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 1:00PM - 6:00PM MMAIN EXHIBITION

MAIN EXHIBITION -URD2017 MONA RESEARCH VILLAGE

URD2017 MONA RESEARCH VILLAGE
Opens to the Public and Campus Community
The UWI Mona's flagship exhibition, showcasing in various formats, the diversity of current research from across faculties, is opened to the Public, visiting students and the campus community for exploration and engagement.

 The Graduation Lawn
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 2:00PM - 4:00 PM BOOK LAUNCH

BOOK LAUNCH -BOOK TITLE: Developmental Local Governance: A Critical

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT
BOOK TITLE: Developmental Local Governance: A Critical Discourse in 'Alternative' Development
AUTHORS: Eris Schoburgh, John Martin, Sonia Gatchair
OVERVIEW: The primary purpose of this book is to evaluate critically the relationship between local government and national economic development.
GUEST SPEAKER: Mr. Errol Greene, CEO, St Thomas Municipal Council

 The Undercroft, Senate Building
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 4:00PM - 5:30PM INAUGURAL POLICY FORUM

INAUGURAL POLICY FORUM

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
URD INAUGURAL RESEARCH TO POLICY FORUM

 The Assembly Hall
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 4:00PM - 5:30PM BOOK LAUNCH

BOOK LAUNCH- BOOK: Economic Transformation of Jamaica: Policies,

WESTERN JAMAICA CAMPUS
BOOK: Economic Transformation of Jamaica: Policies, Competitiveness and Technology Innovations
EDITORS: Ricardo Anderson, Luz Longworth
OVERVIEW: This book focuses on examining the centrality of policies coupled with innovation in the thrust for economic transformation of Jamaica as espoused by the Vision 2030 national development plan.
GUEST SPEAKER: Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice Chancellor, The University of the West Indies

 The Council Room, Senate Building
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1 5:30PM - 7:00PM PUBLIC LECTURE

PUBLIC LECTURE 5:30

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
URD PUBLIC LECTURE

 The Assembly Hall
Date: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2
Date Time Type Details Venue
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 9:30AM. – 12:00PM MARINE LAB OPEN DAY

MARINE LAB OPEN DAY

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
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 10:00AM - 5:00PM HIV TESTING SERVICES

HIV TESTING SERVICES

UWI HARP | UWI HIV/AIDS RESPONSE PROGRAMME
Free HIV Testing offered by UWI HARP and Bashy Bus.
OVERVIEW: Free HIV testing for all persons! Come out and get tested!

 Graduation Lawn, Adjacent the Mona Research Village
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 10:00AM - 11:00AM DEPT TOUR

DEPT TOUR -Tours of the DOGG Research Facilities

DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
ACTIVITY: Department Tours
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 10:00AM - 11:30AM FORUM

FORUM -MONA SOCIAL SERVICES

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
MONA SOCIAL SERVICES
TOPIC: The Role of Universities and the Private Sector in Community Transformation
OVERVIEW: This event is for community development specialists, policy decision makers, international development partners, students and persons interested in how resources within Jamaica can be leveraged to give the best output for community transformation. Attendees can expect to learn about existing and pipeline projects from two private sector organizations and UWI Mona in transforming communities. This event will also facilitate the exchanging of good practices by these organizations in transforming communities.
MAIN PRESENTERS: Dr. Olivene Burke, Director, Mona Social Services; Mrs. Tanketa Chance Wilson, General Manager, Grace and Staff Community Development Foundation; Mrs. Brittany Singh-Williams, Executive Director, CB Facey Foundation) and Senior Advisor to the Minister of State in the Ministry of Education

 The Council Room, Senate Building

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