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“Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete. If you’re alive it isn’t” – Richard Bach

Global UWI Alumni Hub
The Pelican Connection

Have you become a part of the Global UWI Alumni Hub yet?

What are you waiting for?

It is easy to share your story and tell fellow graduates what you are up to, about your business, to seek advice from other graduates in your field, to network and to reminisce about your time on campus!

We have made it easy for you, simply click HERE or the button below, and don't forget to share with your fellow Pelicans.

Click for Global UWI Alumni Hub

Young Graduate Continues to Excel

Dr. Kizanne James-McCarthy awarded Rising Star Accolade as part of University of Southampton’s Inaugural Outstanding Alumni Awards

https://www.uwiglobalalumnihub.com/uwi-grads-breaking-barriers-dr-kizanne-james-mccarthy-awarded-rising-star-accolade-as-part-of-university-of-southamptons-inaugural-outstanding-alumni-awards

Wordsmiths shine!
Read about the accomplishments of Tatyana, Brandon, Camesha and Sharma!

UWI Graduates Tatyana McLean, Camesha Petrie, and Brandon Whittaker of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) have been announced as the winners of this year’s International Institute of Communications (IIC) Future Leaders’ Competition

Sharma Taylor is an award-winning and critically acclaimed Jamaican writer, a lawyer by profession and an inspiration to emerging Caribbean writers

Research Impact
Spotlight on Dr. Henry Lowe

Dr. Henry Isaac Clore Lowe is a Jamaican scientist, philanthropist and businessman.

Proud graduate of The UWI. Dr. Lowe has been recognized locally and internationally for his special research and development of Jamaica’ indigenous medicinal plants to functional medicinal agents as nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. A 1963 Mona Graduate Dr. Lowe is a Medicinal chemist, health educator, entrepreneur and author who has made, and continues to make, major contributions to national, regional, and international developments particularly in the health sciences where he is making groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.

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Tributes & Farewell

https://www.open.uwi.edu/media/news/tribute-professor-george-lamming-bye-george

Tribute to a Caribbean Legend- Professor George Lamming

George William Lamming OCC was a Barbadian novelist, essayist, and poet. He first won critical acclaim for In the Castle of My Skin, his 1953 debut novel.

https://www.uwiglobalalumnihub.com/farewell-to-a-caribbean-social-work-pioneer-dr-john-a-maxwell

Farewell Dr. John A. Maxwell | A Caribbean Social Work pioneer

Dr. John Maxwell, the pioneering co-editor of the Caribbean Journal of Social Work. May the contributions he has made to the field of social work continue to have an impact.

Campus News

Dr. Glenda Gay Appointed Director (Ag) Academic Programming and Delivery Division at The UWI Open Campus

UWI alumna with roots at the Cave Hill Campus where she holds a BSc and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science moves up the ranks with her new appointment.

MSBM’s MBA Programme
Re-accredited by Prestigious International Accreditation Body, Association of MBAs (AMBA)

This re-accreditation confirms the MSBM’s place among the top 2% of business schools globally as AMBA’s accreditation is internationally recognised as the global standard for all MBA, MBM and DBA programmes.

https://www.mona.uwi.edu/msbm/news/msbm%E2%80%99s-mba-programme-re-accredited

Upcoming Events

https://www.uwiglobalalumnihub.com/noticeboard

Every quarter the UWIAA Belize Chapter will host a Pelican Saturday Market which will showcase Belizean small businesses. Show your support to small Belizean businesses by sharing with your family and friends in Belize.

For more info contact uwiaa.belize@alumni.uwi.edu

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities at The UWI
Multiple Vacancies

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Multiple Positions in the Hospitality and Tourism industry in luxury hotels and restaurants in the United States.

Those candidates interested in the programs, can send the resume to: pablo.higgs@placement-int.com

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Some Philanthropic Choices for You!

Support the UWIAA Chapters “Every Dollar Makes a Difference” Programme which asks every graduate to simply give whatever they can manage, whenever they can, but ideally one or more times a year.

Some of us may be able to give $5, others $80 and still others $200 or $1,500. 00 a month or every 3 months for example.

We number over 230,000 now; so TOGETHER we can make a significant difference!

Proceeds go towards students in financial need, student scholarships, graduate student grants, alumni engagement activities with students and more!

Its easy to donate, just click HERE

complete the form and select "I want my gift to support";
select "Give a Dollar Campaign" then;
select your payment method , review your contribution and submit.

Corporate and Government entities, alumni, friends and family of the Open Campus are encouraged to give to the Endowment Fund.

To donate, please click

https://uwi.edu/giving/#Donate, complete the form and click I want my gift to support > select The UWI Open Campus Endowment Fund in the dropdown menu > select your payment method > review your contribution and submit.

No gift is too small!

My fellow UWI Pelicans,

I hope that you saw the message that I sent telling you that I am back from my Sabbatical Leave. A lot has happened since I was last in touch due to Covid 19 - and many of you, like me - are navigating a “new normal” in both our professional and home spaces.

As this new academic year begins with face-to face and hybrid formats being available for the first time in various ways across the 5 campuses of the UWI, do please remember that we offer many ways for you as graduates to assist in the holistic development of current UWI students.

Here are just some examples:

The Soft and Life Skills Series; Alumni Engagement Programme or E-Mentorship where you can share your knowledge and/or experiences with students and young graduates
The Pelican Perks Advantage Programme which encourages graduates to support UWI graduate owned businesses
By contributing stories of your achievements and innovations via the UWI Nexus and UWI Connect publications; or the Global UWI Alumni Hub!

UWI Medical Professionals – the Medical Alumni Association (UWIMAA) is being revitalized. Are you receiving the updates? If not that means we don’t have your contact information – please just click the link below and sign up on Alumni Online (AO). You’ll receive all news, updates, birthday greetings and more! For more information contact Rozan Levy (IAD/UWIMAA Associate) at rozan.levy@alumni.uwi.edu

Remember to put June 26, 2023 in your diaries from NOW- that is the date that the Global UWI Alumni Day will occur in 2023: The UWI’s 75th Anniversary Year. We will be celebrating YOU – our graduates, so plan on being a part of that event!

I look forward to hearing from you about your ideas and accomplishments so that I can share them with other alumni via this medium.

Continue to be well and stay safe!

Warmest wishes,

Celia

Celia Davidson Francis
Director of Alumni Relations - UWI
Founder & Coordinator - Regional Vice Chancellor's UWI STAT Ambassadorial Corps

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