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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.
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The Mona Research Village |
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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
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The Mona Research Village |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
DEPT EXHIB AND DEMOS |
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
Department Exhibit and Demonstration
Overview: Displays from the Departments on Research in Climate, Medical Physics, Energy, Optics, Materials, etc.[Electronics Club, Alternative Energy Club]
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The Spine, Faculty of Science and Technology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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!
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Graduation Lawn, Adjacent the Mona Research Village |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
TBA |
DEPT TOURS |
DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
Department Tours
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Meeting Point: TBA |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:30AM- 12:00PM |
BOOK LAUNCH |
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.
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The Assembly Hall |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:30PM |
DEPT TOUR |
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.
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Electronics and Civil Engineering Labs Faculty of Science and Technology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:00PM |
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
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The Writing Centre, Faculty of Humanities and Education |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:00PM |
DEPT TOUR |
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
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Department of Geography and Geology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 2:00PM |
FACULTY TOURS |
MONALAW
Faculty Tours
OVERVIEW: Visitors to MonaLaw will be taken on a guided tour of the facilities.
MEETING POINT: Faculty Foyer
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Faculty of Law Building |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:30AM - 4:00PM |
DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS |
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
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Room C6 & C7, Faculty of Science and Technology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:30PM |
YOUTH FORUM |
UWI MONA GUILD OF STUDENTS
TOPIC: Youth in Research
OVERVIEW: What do young people on the Mona Campus think about research? Is research relevant? A viable career to pursue? This event will facilitate dialogue between students and some of the outstanding movers and shakers among our peers who are making waves here and abroad through their research in various fields and their efforts to provide answers for some of the big issues affecting our youth and our region. Make it a date.
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The Undercroft, Senate Building |
