Department of Language Linguistics and Philosophy
Title: “Mahatma Gandhi: A Trans-Continental Crusader of Human Dignity”
Overview: Presentation on impact and influence of Mahatma Gandhi as an indomitable and indefatigable
crusader who tirelessly fought a very long and daunting battle against segregation, discrimination
and apartheid in South Africa, England and British India. Presenter: Rakesh Kumar Mishra, Professor of Indology and Gandhian Studies

The Institute of Caribbean Studies
Title: Copyright and IP (Intellectual Property) in the Creative Industries Overview:
This workshop is designed to introduce individuals to copyright and IP in the Creative Industries
and will also introduce individuals to the creative and cultural Industries
Presenter: Robin Clarke

URD 2016 SIGNATURE EVENT
Department of Literatures in English
Title: Poetry Clash 2016 Overview: Competition featuring performance of original
poetry by visiting poets and the wider UWI Community with cash prizes.

Department of Literatures in English
Title: Writing for Stage and Screen
Overview: Staged readings of some of the best scripts from Amba Chevannes’
“Writing For the Stage & Screen” creative writing class.

CARIMAC
Title: Motion Graphics Workshop
Overview: A practical workshop that introduces participants to another dimension of animation, Motion Graphics.
Using existing images and text, each participant will discover the process of creating basic motion graphics for advertising and broadcasting.
Presenter: Desmond Young

Department of Language Linguistics and Philosophy
Title: Speakers’ Corner
Overview: Public Speaking students to deliver excerpt from already presented speeches.
Audience to be invited to make impromptu speeches on select topics Presenter: Caroline Dyche

Department of Library and Information Studies
Title: Critical Analysis of Information Sources
Overview: This workshop introduces pre-university/university students to critical analysis of information sources.

Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Title: Spanish Play titled “Diatriba de amor a un hombre sentado” ( Diatribe of love to a sitting man) by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (adaptation)

Department of History and Archaeology
Title: History and Archaeology Courtyard Exhibition
Overview: Heritage items will be displayed and for sale. Exhibit will also showcase Programmes
offered by the Department at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels highlighting their significance
for national development. Continuous showing of the video production “The Importance of a Degree in History / Archaeology / Heritage Studies.

School of Education
Joint Book Launch
Book Title 1: Issues in Career, Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Lessons for the Caribbean
Author/Editor: Halden A. Morris
Overview: Publication addresses teacher/instructor training, National qualifications framework, challenges
for TVET to achieve the millennium development goals, quality assurance in TVET, apprenticeship from a global perspective, and challenges in the tourism industry in Jamaica