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UWI & Caribbean Action 2030

 

The 17 SDGs addressed at Caribbean Action 2030

 

On June 28-30 more than 200 delegates, including high-level ministers and technical experts from 18 Caribbean countries, met to advance and accelerate regional action for eliminating extreme poverty, reducing inequality, and protecting the planet. It is projected that “Caribbean Action 2030” will evolve into a movement in the post-conference period to encourage information sharing advocacy and highlighting best practices, challenges and solutions in SDG implementation in the region.

This meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was hosted by the Jamaican Government in partnership with The University of the West Indies and the meeting funder, the United Nations. The 17 SDGs, commonly known around the globe as Agenda 2030, formed the main agenda items at the Caribbean Action 2030: Regional Conference on the Sustainable Development Goals, where the delegates sought to advance regional action in the areas of resources mobilisation, civil society participation, strong evidence base for policy and capacity building. Follow CaribbeanAction2030

 

Current UWI Connect

 
 

UWI Connect January 2017

 

The UWI Connect always offers a historical perspective of the preceding 3 months and captures the regional story of the UWI, as it highlights items of interest to alumni, as well as the achievements of its graduates. In this issue:
REGIONAL IMPACT 4
NEWS FROM THE UWI RHQ 5
UWI OPEN CAMPUS 11
V.I.P. - VERY IMPORTANT
PELICAN 12
HAPPENINGS ACROSS THE CAMPUSES 14
THE UWI MUSEUM 16
PELICAN SOARING 17
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Pelican in the News

 
 

Michelle Doyle-Lowe

 

Michelle Doyle-Lowe was named Acting Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, effective June 2, 2017. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst and has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Economics from The University of the West Indies and an M.Phil. in International Finance from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. She is a longstanding member of the Barbados Economic Society.

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Job Listings

 
 

LECTURER IN SOCIOLOGY

@ UWI St. Augustine...

 

ASSISTANT LECTURER/LECTURER LINGUISTICS

@ UWI Cave Hill

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Give your kids a taste of UWI

 

With the:
UWI Cave Hill's Building our Nation's Youth: Summer Camp starting Friday, July 7, 2017.
UWI St. Augustine's FFA presents the ADOPT techAGRI Summer Camp starting Monday, July 10, 2017.
UWI Mona's Discovery Bay Marine Lab Summer Eco-camp starting Sunday, July 9, 2017.

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Professor Elsa Leo-Rhynie Awarded Chancellor’s Medal

 

Professor The Hon. Elsa Leo-Rhynie, Professor Emerita of The University of the West Indies (UWI) was awarded the Chancellor’s Medal by Chancellor, Sir George Alleyne at a ceremony at the UWI Regional Headquarters on Friday, June 23, 2017.

The Chancellor’s Medal is a special award of distinction made by The UWI Chancellor to a person who “has made a signal, substantial and likely lasting contribution to the welfare and development of The UWI, in the spirit of the CARICOM Heads of Government Declaration of Grande Anse which formally identified the leadership of The UWI in tertiary education and decided that its regional character should be preserved indefinitely for the preparation of skills and advancement of knowledge needed for the growth and development of the Caribbean region.”

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ACHEA 16th Annual Conference

 

ACHEA 16th Annual Conference Expectations in Higher Education: Everybody’s Business The conference provides a forum for faculty and administrators to share proven and innovative methods in teaching at all levels of education. Keynote Address: Dr. Luz Longsworth, Pro Vice Chancellor & Principal, The UWI Open Campus Contact Details: Dr. Monica Masino Email: secretariat@acheabarbados.org

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Support UWI students (future alumni) through E–Mentorship

 

This programme aims to engage current students with alumni globally, to seek assistance via up-to-date professional and academic advice and allows alumni from all over the world to participate. E-Mentorship allows both the Mentor and Mentee to have short, targeted interchanges, which allows the E-Mentor to feel involved and that he/she is contributing; and the E-Mentee to receive valuable information while recognising the involvement of alumni. E-Mentorship is easy as it is done via email.

This programme will NOT replace the one-to-one Mentoring Programmes offered at The UWI campuses since that features a different kind of counseling and fulfills a different need. To sign up to be an E-Mentor, please visit www.uwi.edu/alumnionline/ementor/sign-up. For any additional queries, please contact relations@alumni.uwi.edu.

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Pelican Bytes for the month of July

 

For the month of June/July we are doing some special “Pelican Bytes” as we lead up to Global Giving Week which highlights GIVING from August 1-7th annually, as a part of the overall Global Giving Programme. We are encouraging you to tune in to these 10 – 15 minute programmes to listen to graduates who have given and to be motivated by their stories. Tune in on July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 26 all at 12 noon.
Did you miss the June 14th Pelican Talk with our distinguished graduate and UWI Alumni Association Contact in Ottawa, Canada, Mr. Lloyd Stanford, or other previous Pelican Talks? Click here to catch up!

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Diversity & Inclusion? We want YOUR opinion!

 

The UWI is currently crafting a Diversity and Inclusion Policy in accordance with the UWI Mission Statement. To ensure that our campuses accommodate diversity (physically, sight or hearing challenged, age, language, socio-economic status, LGBT, religion, gender, marital status, race, health, employment status etc.), we invite feedback from our alumni via a short survey.

Click here to complete the survey!

 
 
 
 

Start watching UWI TV

 

Find out where you can find UWI TV in your location, and keep up-to-date with the latest on UWI TV.

Recent additions for you to view:
- Leading from Above the Line Book Launch
- UWI Vice Chancellor’s Forum – “Taming the Caribbean Crime Monster: A Solutions Agenda”
- 7th Annual George Lamming Distinguished Lecture

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Philip Sherlock Centre Celebrates 50 Years

 

The Philip Sherlock Centre is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary. Located on the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies, the performing arts centre is considered as the epicentre of all things cultural on the campus. The activities to celebrate the milestone occasion were launched on Sunday, the actual date of the anniversary. The first production - the Marat/Sade - directed by Noel Vaz, was staged in the centre's unfinished building on June 25, 1967.

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From left to right Lydia Dariah - President, Gernan Duncan - PRO, Sylvia Jeffrey - Secretary, Neri Anna Alexander - Assistant Treasurer / Secretary, and Denise Gustave - Treasurer. Missing were Beana Joseph - SMO and Marcia Dolor–Lashley - VP.
 

NEW UWIAA St. Lucia Chapter Executive elected!

 

The 2017 - 2018 UWI Alumni Association Saint Lucia Chapter Executive is:

  • President - Lydia Dariah
  • Vice President - Marcia Dolor –Lashley
  • Secretary - Sylvia Jeffrey
  • Treasurer - Denise Gustave
  • Public Relations Officer - Gernan Duncan
  • Social Media Officer - Beana L. Joseph
  • Assistant Treasurer/Secretary - Neri Anna Alexander
They will be meeting to discuss and plan the calendar of activities for the year to build camaraderie and involvement in the support of the UWI Open Campus St. Lucia. They look forward to working closely with Dr. Veronica Simon, Mrs. Lesley Crane-Mitchell and other Open Campus staff, as they build a vibrant Chapter; and they and the other UWIAA members become engaged as E-Mentors, advocates, guest lecturers, marketers and more!

 
 
 
 

Calling all 1967 graduates from all campuses!

 

The Planning Committee is pleased to tell you about our plans for the Class of 1967 Golden Anniversary celebrations in 2017. It's hard to believe but our knees tell us that the year 2017 will mark 50 years since we completed our final examination in June 1967. We hope that you are as excited as we are at the prospect of renewing acquaintances and greeting members of our year group to celebrate this truly historic occasion.

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UWI Global Giving Week 2017

 
 

August 1 - August 7, 2017

 

UWI Global Giving Week runs from August 1-7, 2017 under the theme “Emancipate. Educate. Donate.” It is intended to be a frontline programme which calls on alumni, partners and friends in a campaign to build a culture of philanthropy towards strengthening The UWI’s capacity to drive regional development.

"I support the UWI Global Giving Week – help support Sports, Academics and Research at The University of the West Indies by GIVING today!"
Dr. the Hon. Usain Bolt OJ, UWI Honorary Graduate and Alumni Exemplar Sports Awardee

Click here to donate!

 

Pelican Perks

 
 

The UWI Visa Credit Card

 

The Institutional Advancement Division, in the Office of the Vice Chancellor, in conjunction with CIBC FirstCaribbean, is pleased to offer the UWI Visa Credit Card with reduced interest rate. The UWI Visa Credit Card is available to: UWI Students, UWI Alumni, and UWI Faculty and Staff.

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Breezes Bahamas

 

Must be booked directly with the hotel - email reservationsmanager.bahamas@superclubs.com for reservations - or call 242-327-5356....10%

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Bresheh

 

10% discount on all our products. Our products include: Backpacks, Messenger bags, Tote bags, Lunch Bags, Duffle bags, Pencil Cases ...10%

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UWI Pelicans, here’s wishing you a wonderful week in both your personal and professional spheres!

Sincerely,
Celia
Celia Davidson Francis
Director, Alumni Relations – UWI
UWI Regional Headquarters

 
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