Victory belongs to Us!
The second initiative under the strategic imperative for Empowerment of staff was effected during the Carnival with the FSS Carnival Lime: “Represent Your Favourite Calypsonian/Soca Artiste” Department Competition held on Carnival Friday 9th February 2024.
The FSS Carnival Lime comprised of multiple opportunities for staff members to engage in friendly competition to bolster collaboration and team building towards earning points for their respective Offices/Units/Departments. The competition included the following sections:
- Represent a calypsonian/soca artiste competition
- Karaoke competition and
- Open segment
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Mrs. Valerie Matas, Department of Political Science |
Ms. Alexandria Timothy, Department of Management Studies |
The delightful afternoon commenced with Category 1. Staff members showed off their creative side with Mrs. Valerie Matas' topping the category for the Department of Political Science with her energetic delivery.
Department |
Name |
Category 1: Represent your Favorite Calypsonian / Soca Artiste |
Points Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean's Office | Ms. La Shea Edwin | 'Market' by Nadia Batson | 20.5 |
| Political Science | Mrs. Valerie Matas | 'Safe on the Inside' by Denyse Plummer and Michelle Sylvester | 22 |
| Management Studies | Ms. Alexandria Timothy | 'Hello' by Kes Diefenthaller (steelpan rendition) | 15.5 |
| Ms. Tammy Williams | 'Safe on the Inside' by Denyse Plummer and Michelle Sylvester | 16.5 |
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Ms. La Shea Edwin, Dean's Office |
Dr. Syed Shah, Department of Management Studies |
For the Karaoke and Open Segment, there was full participation with the competitiveness being strong and rich!
In the end, the Department of Management Studies hauled away with the most points, a remarkable total of 105.5 points as their staff represented at every level!
Department |
Name |
Competition 2: Karaoke & Open Segment |
Points Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Studies | Dr. Syed Shah | Open Segment: Stand Up Comedy | 22 |
| Dr. Shellyanne Wilson | Karaoke - 'Die with Dignity' by Singing Sandra | 15 | |
| Dr. Shellyanne Wilson | Karaoke - 'Bahia Girl' by David Rudder | 21 | |
| Ms. Tammy Williams | Karaoke - 'To the Ceiling' by Isaac Blackman | 15.5 | |
| Political Science | Ms. Gabrielle Simbho | Karaoke - 'Calypso Music' by David Rudder | 15.5 |
| Behavioural Sciences | Dr. Samantha Thomas | Karaoke - 'Yuh looking for horn' by Mighty Shadow | 22 |
| Dean's Office | Mr. Kwesi Jobity | Karaoke - 'Party' by Baron | 18 |
| Mrs. Joanna Olatunji | Karaoke - 'Watch Out My Children' by Ras Shorty I | 22 |
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Ms. Tammy Williams, Department of Management Studies |
In the spirit of goodwill, an additional two points for each staff member were awarded to the Department of Behavioural Sciences for their support, being dressed in orange and who brought healthy doses of enthusiasm. The Department of Behavioural Sciences received an additional 12 points in total.
Below are the total points accumulated by the respective Offices/Departments/Units over the two initiatives:
OFFICE |
TOTAL POINTS |
|---|---|
| Management Stuides | 122.5 |
| Dean's Office | 78.1 |
| Political Science | 54.5 |
| Behavioural Sciences | 52 |
| Economics | none yet :) |
| SALISES | |
| IIR | |
| IGDS |
Thanks goes out to each member of staff for their continued representation from the different Offices/Departments/Units as the Faculty continues to implement its vision "to be socially engaged and solutions oriented" by strategically empowering, engaging and exposing its people, its processes and its products.
We are excited for the outcome of the 3rd and final Empowerment initiative, the FSS’ Fun and Family Day in May to see who will cup the Challenge Trophy and Bragging Rights!
