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UWI St. Augustine Campus Honors Winners of the 'Rooted, Ready, and Rising' 75th Anniversary Art Comp

For Release Upon Receipt - October 20, 2023

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. October 20, 2023 –The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus, is pleased to announce the winner of the 75th Anniversary Staff Art Competition, Mr. Johann Bennett, from the Department of Literary, Cultural and Communication Studies (DLCCS). Mr. Bennett's exceptional artwork, titled 'Rooted, Ready, Rising - Pelicans in Flight at Pigeon Point Sunset,' emerged as the winner of the competition, celebrating the institution's milestone anniversary. Mr. Bennett and Runners-up, Ms. Sian Ramdass and Mr. Lawrence Theodore were all presented with their winning prizes courtesy of Angostura Ltd. And The UWI, at a ceremony held on Thursday 28th September 2023 at the JFK Quadrangle, St. Augustine Campus.

 Please find photos captured at the ceremony and the corresponding captions below:

 

 Mr. Johann Bennett from the Department of Literary, Cultural and Communication Studies (DLCCS) with his winning piece entitled, "Rooted, Ready, Rising - Pelicans in Flight at Pigeon Point Sunset." The colours in the painting were meticulously chosen to represent different aspects of the university, including blue for trust and loyalty, red for passion and energy, yellow for happiness and optimism, and orange for enthusiasm and emotion. Mr. Bennett's work is now on display in the hallowed halls of the Office of the Campus Principal at The UWI, St. Augustine Campus, serving as a lasting tribute to the institution's rich history and promising future.

 

 Runner-up, Ms. Sian Ramdass with her piece at the 75th Anniversary Staff Art Competition prize-giving ceremony. 

 

 Runner-up, Mr. Lawrence Theodore with his piece at the 75th Anniversary Staff Art Competition prize-giving ceremony. 

 

[L-R] Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education Professor Elizabeth Walcott-Hackshaw congratulate winning artist Mr. Johann Bennett at the 75th Anniversary Staff Art Competition prize-giving ceremony.  Mr. Bennett's work is now on display in the hall of the Office of the Campus Principal at The UWI, St. Augustine Campus, serving as a lasting tribute to the institution's rich history and promising future.

 The campus expresses its gratitude for the enthusiastic participation of all staff members who submitted their unique artworks for the competition, with special recognition extended to the deserving runners-up, Ms. Sian Ramdass and Mr. Lawrence Theodore.

 For more details about The UWI 75th anniversary celebrations and other initiatives, please visit the https://www.uwi.edu/75 

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 About The University of the West Indies 

 The UWI has been and continues to be a pivotal force in every aspect of Caribbean development; residing at the centre of all efforts to improve the well-being of people across the region for the past 75 years.

 From a university college of London in Jamaica with 33 medical students in 1948, The UWI is today an internationally respected, global university with near 50,000 students and five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda and its Open Campus, and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe.

 The UWI offers over 800 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the Caribbean’s leading university, it possesses the largest pool of Caribbean intellect and expertise committed to confronting the critical issues of our region and wider world.

 The UWI has been consistently ranked among the top universities globally by the most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education (THE). The UWI is the only Caribbean-based university to make the prestigious lists since its debut in the rankings in 2018. In addition to its leading position in the Caribbean in the World University Rankings, it is also in the top 25 for Latin America and the Caribbean and the top 100 global Golden Age universities (between 50 and 80 years old).  The UWI is also featured among the leading universities on THE’s Impact Rankings for its response to the world’s biggest concerns, outlined in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Wellbeing; Gender Equality and Climate Action.

 2023 marks The UWI’s 75th anniversary. The Diamond jubilee milestone themed “UWI at 75. Rooted. Ready. Rising.” features initiatives purposely designed and aligned to reflect on the past, confront the present, and articulate plans for the future of the regional University. 

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