February 2018

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UWI Calendar February - March 2018

The Old Yard is All New
February 4
Noon to 6pm
Gordon Street, St. Augustine

Travel back in time in this year’s edition of The UWI Department of Creative and Festival Arts’ (DCFA) The Old Yard.

Devils and Dame Lorraines cross paths at the NEW LOCATION – Open Campus Gordon Street, St. Augustine. Sample Local crafts, cuisine and bring your kids to Mas Camp corner.

Tickets: Adults: $60; Alumni Association members: $50; Children: $30. For more, call 727-6352.

Save the date for these upcoming DCFA events:

UWI Arts Sinfonia – Feb 18 at the Teaching & Learning Complex (TLC)
Percussion on the Greens – March 24 at the Greens DCFA Gordon Street

For more information, please email: dcfa@sta.uwi.edu or louise.deonanan-dover@sta.uwi.edu.

Chinese Spring Festival and more
UWI St. Augustine

Chinese Spring Festival Celebration – March 3 | 6 to 8pm at the Daaga Auditorium. General admission is free, but printed tickets are required. For information on how to get tickets, please visit the Confucius Institute’s Facebook Page.
Chinese Tea Appreciation Workshop – February 8 | 5.30 to 7pm at Confucius Institute, Reading Room. Learn about the history of Chinese tea culture, the benefits of drinking tea and sample various types of Chinese tea. Cost: TT$20 (UWI students); TT$30 (UWI staff and general public). Registration deadline: February 5.
Chinese New Year Workshop – February 22 | 5.30 to 7pm at Confucius Institute, Reading Room. Learn about the Chinese zodiac system, the Spring Festival and make lanterns to celebrate the Lantern Festival! Cost: TT$20 (UWI students); TT$30 (UWI staff and general public). Registration deadline: February 19.
Chinese Movie Night: Wolf Warrior 2 – February 23 | 6 to 8pm at Centre for Language Learning (CLL) Auditorium. Check out one of the highest grossing Chinese films ever – An action film that tells a story of a loose cannon Chinese soldier named Leng Feng who takes on special missions around the world.

For more information, please visit the Campus Events Calendar at www.sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar.

Basic Surgical Skills Workshop
March 24 and 25, 2018
Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

The Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS), Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences in conjunction with the Royal College of Surgeons present the Basic Surgical Skills Workshop with UK Course Directors: Eric Drabble and Professor Michael Parker. The workshop will also feature local Course Director Michael Ramdass.

The cost is: US$1,500 or TT$9,000 with an administrative fee of TT$500. Registration takes place until February 26, 2018.

For more information, please Melrose Yearwood: 645-3232 or 662-7028 ext. 2864. Fax: 1 (868) 663-4319 or email: melrose.yearwood@sta.uwi.edu.

Protocol and Diplomacy: A Guide for the Modern Professional
March 26 to 29
UWI St. Augustine

The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean (DAOC) presents the Training Module: Protocol and Diplomacy: A Guide for the Modern Professional with facilitator Gail Guy, Retired Diplomat and Protocol Consultant.

Participants will leave with essential skills in: rules and traditions of protocol, international diplomacy, protocol in state and corporate events, business etiquette and avoiding professional faux pas.

The workshop takes place from 9am to 4pm at DAOC, Lecture Room. Cost is US$750; Group discount of 10% for each member of groups of three or more.

For more information, please email DiplomaticAcademy@sta.uwi.edu or call 662-2002 ext. 85362; 85360; 85359 or visit www.sta.uwi.edu/daoc/.