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UWI Connect May 2021

UWI Grad Wins Olympic Gold

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) congratulates alumnus, Hansle Parchment on winning gold in the men’s 110 metre hurdles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Parchment clocked 13.05 seconds in the athletics event on August 5 to take the Olympic title. The UWI, Mona Campus alumnus now has two Olympic medals, following his bronze win at the London 2012 Olympics. He is also a silver medalist from the 2015 World Championships in Beijing.

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UWI CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES PARTNERS FOR SPECIAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE

The University of the West Indies Centre for Disability Studies (UWICDS) and Office of CARICOM Special Rapporteur on Disability, with support from the Commonwealth Secretariat, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Digicel Foundation recently completed its first ever regional Special Ministerial Conference for Specific Legislation for Persons with Disabilities in the Caribbean.

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The UWI congratulates alumnus the Honourable Philip J. Pierre on becoming Prime Minister of Saint Lucia

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) congratulates the Honourable Philip J. Pierre who was sworn in as Saint Lucia’s 8th Prime Minister on July 28. Prime Minister Pierre, an Economist and UWI alumnus, led his political party to win the country’s recent general election. The UWI community is filled with great pride to have yet another member of its alumni assuming the high office of Prime Minister in the Caribbean region.

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Jonathan Archie appointed Deputy Campus Registrar of The UWI Mona

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No More Cries: Thursday in Black Campaign

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July 29, 2021 (Time To Be Announced)

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HRMD WORKSHOP ON ADJUNCT STAFF REGULATIONS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

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July 29, 2021 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

As part of the Campus Registry’s commitment to service excellence for stakeholders, the HRMD is pleased to host a Workshop for all relevant Administrators on key processes relating to Adjunct Staff. We aim to provide insight into the regulations, processes and procedures for hiring and compensating Adjuncts. You are inviting to this Workshop which will be hosted on the Zoom platform on Thursday July 29, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. 

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Emancipation Day Matters? Materiality and Cultural Contestation in Jamaica

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August 2, 2021 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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See Us, Hear Us, Count Us In

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July 23, 2021 - 7:00am - 9:00am

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Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer is the new Director of The UWI Institute of Criminal Justice & Security

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Faculty of Science & Technology Early Orientation

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Event Date: 
July 19, 2021 - 9:00am - July 23, 2021 - 4:30pm

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Virtual

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpiZ1nV-wDWWlaxky6Mvo0g

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Orientation for all New Graduate Students

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September 2, 2021 (Time To Be Announced)

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September 3, 2021 (Time To Be Announced)

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General Orientation for all New Undergraduate Students

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August 26, 2021 (Time To Be Announced)

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August 27, 2021 (Time To Be Announced)

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THE FIVE ISLANDS UWI STAT AMBASSADORIAL CORPS 

We are happy to be the newest member of the UWI STAT family! 

The On May 27, 2019, the University Finance and General Purposes Committee (UF&GPC) approved the establishment of Five Islands Campus as The UWI's 5th Campus, located in Antigua and Barbuda.The first ever cohort of UWI STAT Five Islands Ambassadors was formed on April 19, 2021 as follows:  

THE FIVE ISLANDS 2021-2022 EXECUTIVE TEAM:

Distinguished Awardee 2021 Dr Badri Rickhi

The 2023 AGM of the UWIMAA Canadian Chapter was held on November 26th, 2023 via Zoom.

The UWIMAA Canadian Chapter Distinguished Service Award for 2023 was Awarded to Dr Ormand Neely Panton. 

See the Full Event on Video and past AGMs on our YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjaPMoBwZ1fI3ennkuCvJGQ

 

 

UWIMAA Jamaica needs your help to grow! If you would like to be a part of this chapter please email uwimaa.jamaica@alumni.uwi.edu. 

UWIMAA Central Florida needs your help to grow! If you would like to be a part of this chapter please email uwimaa.centralflorida@alumni.uwi.edu. 

CHILL Magazine (March/April 2021, Issue 25)

Good news - the Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business Chapter of the UWI Alumni Association (UWIAA) is now established! 

UWI Nexus January 31st, 2021

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