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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
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The Council Room, Senate Building |
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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!
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Graduation Lawn, Adjacent the Mona Research Village |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM- 12:00PM |
DEPT BOTANICAL TOUR |
DEPT BOTANICAL TOUR
DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES
Department Tours
OVERVIEW: Medicinal Plants Tour in Botany Gardens
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Life Sciences Botany Gardens, Faculty of Science and Technology |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
PUBLIC LECTURE |
PUBLIC LECTURE- Social Justice Response to Human Trafficking in Negril
URD SIGNATURE EVENT
INSTITUTE FOR GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
TOPIC: Social Justice Response to Human Trafficking in Negril, Jamaica
OVERVIEW: Public lecture on the initiatives and responses to Human Trafficking in Jamaica.
MAIN SPEAKER: Rev Dr Margaret Fowler, Executive Director, The Theodora Project, Westmoreland, Negril
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Multi-functional Room, UWI Main Library |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
10:30AM- 12:00PM |
BOOK LAUNCH |
BOOK LAUNCH - Race, Equity and the Learning Environment
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 - 2:00PM |
FACULTY TOURS |
FACULTY TOURS - MONALAW
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 |
DEPT EXHIB AND DISPLAYS - Geosciences and Development
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 |
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 |
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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 |
11:00AM - 12:30PM |
DEPT TOUR |
DEPT TOUR - Tour of Electronics Engineering
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 |
WORKSHOP - LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS AND PHILOSOPHY
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 |
