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Schedule 2017

Date: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2
Date Time Type Details Venue
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 6.00 - 8.00 pm PANEL DISCUSSION

PANEL DISCUSSION - The DNA Bill

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
TOPIC: The DNA Bill
OVERVIEW: DNA is a unique identifier. Its use in legal circles is about to make its mark in Jamaica. Discussions about the science, legal uses and human rights concerns must begin.
MAIN PRESENTER: Mr. Jeremy Taylor, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

 FMSTRC Lecture Theatre 3
Date: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3
Date Time Type Details Venue
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 9:00AM-12:00PM MARINE LAB OPEN DAY

MARINE LAB OPEN DAY - Port Royal Marine Lab

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
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 9:00AM-12:00PM DEPT EXHIBIT DEMOS AND EXPERIMENTS

DEPT EXHIBIT DEMOS AND EXPERIMENTS - Geosciences and Development

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Exhibit and Displays
TITLE: "Geosciences and Development"
OVERVIEW: A range of exciting displays to showcase the work of the Department and its impact throughout Jamaica and the region. Displays will include:
(a) White limestone characterization and optimization project
(b) Oil exploration and petroleum potential in Jamaica
(c) Geo-archaeology research on mortar in Jamaica
(d) Climate change and agriculture
(e) Coral reefs and climate

 C6 & C7 Faculty of Science and Technology
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 TBA WORKSHOP

WORSHOP - DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
ACTIVITY: Forensics Workshop

 FMSTRC Lecture Theatre TBA
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 TBA DEPT TOURS

DEPT TOURS - DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC MEDICINE
Department Tours

 TBA
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 10:00AM-4:00PM MAIN EXHIBITION

MAIN EXHIBITION - The UWI Mona's flagship exhibition

URD2017 RESEARCH VILLAGE
Opens to the Public and Campus Community
OVERVIEW: 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
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 10:00AM - 4:00PM HERITAGE TOURS

HERITAGE TOURS - Friday 3

URD2017 CAMPUS AND HERITAGE TOURS
OVERVIEW: Scheduled bus tours offered throughout the day for all campus visitors to explore Heritage and other points of interest on the Mona Campus.

 Tours Depart from the Assembly Hall
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 10:00AM - 11:00AM WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP - Preparing you for the World of Work

LITERATURES IN ENGLISH
TOPIC: The Literature Degree: Preparing you for the World of Work
OVERVIEW: In a world where communication skills, critical thinking and the ability to work in teams are highly valued, a degree in Literatures in English is a path to a rewarding career. Graduates of the department talk about how the English degree has helped them make their way in the world of work.
PRESENTERS: English graduates

 FHE Lecture Theatre N2
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 10:00AM - 11:30AM TOWN HALL MEETING

TOWN HALL MEETING - IMF Student Town Hall Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
TITLE: IMF Student Town Hall Meeting
MAIN PRESENTER: Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, IMF Resident Representative for Jamaica

 The Assembly Hall
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3 10:00AM - 12:00PM COURTYARD EXHIBIT

COURTYARD EXHIBIT - LIVING HISTORY

HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
LIVING HISTORY
OVERVIEW: Treasure hunt and quiz for high school students. Interactive session with rewards for participants
Presenters: Graduate Students and History Society
COORDINATOR: Karreene Morris

 FHE Courtyard

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