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Schedule of Events

Schedule

Date: WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1
Date	Time	Type	Details	Venue
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1	12:30PM - 1:15PM	MAIN 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	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	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	URD SIGNATURE EVENT URD INAUGURAL RESEARCH TO POLICY FORUM	The Assembly Hall
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1	4:00PM - 5:30PM	BOOK LAUNCH	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	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	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	DEPT EXHIB AND DEMOS	SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ACTIVITY: Department Exhibit and Demonstration TITLE: Voice Control Devices OVERVIEW: Exhibit and demo will feature Voice Control Devices and a Practical Demonstration on Developing Voice Controlled Smart Devices.	The Spine, Faculty of Science and Technology
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2	10:00AM - 5:00PM	PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS	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 TWO TEST OFFERED: O-Net Ability Tester. This test will assess the respondent’s aptitudes across six key aptitudes needed to be successful in a wide variety of occupations CAPACITY: Due to demand, tests will offered to a finite number of persons on a first come first served basis.	The Mona Research Village
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2	10:00AM - 11:00AM	WORKSHOP	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	10:00AM - 5:00PM	WORKSHOPS, COUNSELLING AND LIE DETECTOR TESTING DEMONSTRATION	SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK ACTIVITY: Scheduled Workshops Overview: Visit us at the Assessment Centre to participate in the following workshops and demonstrations during URD DAY TWO: SPSW DEMONSTRATION 10:00AM - 12:00PM \| Lie Detector Test demo & discussion. SPSW WORKSHOPS 12:00PM - 1:00PM \| Group Testing Presenter - Lezanne Azan (TBC) 2:00PM - 4:00PM \| A 10-Step Guide to Building Your Consultancy. Presenter - Brigitt Hoo Sang	The Mona Research Village
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2	10:00AM - 11:00AM	DEPT TOUR	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

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