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November 2012
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UWI Calendar November 2012 - April 2013Visual Arts Studio Sale & Exhibition The Visual Arts Unit of the Department of Creative and Festival Arts is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and will end 2012 with a Visual Arts Festival. The ‘Show and Sell’ Studio Sale, which marks the start of the activities, will take place on November 30 and December 1 from 10am-4pm, and the Exhibition will open on Sunday December 9 at 3pm and run till December 15. The aim of these activities is to highlight the work of students, alumni and faculty of the Visual Arts Unit. The two different types of activities take into consideration the range of work that is anticipated, which includes drawings, paintings, sculpture, functional and decorative ceramics, decorative textiles, including scarves and handbags. Light Falling on Bamboo UWI’s Faculty of Humanities and Education, through its MFA Creative Writing programme, hosts the book launch of Lawrence Scott’s “Light Falling on Bamboo.” This event will take place from 6-8pm, at the Centre for Language Learning auditorium and will end with a cocktail reception. For further information, please contact Serah Acham at 662-2002 ext 83806. Pathways of Autonomy Students at the Faculty of Law and the Guild of Students at The UWI host a panel discussion entitled, “Pathways of Autonomy,” which explores the achievements of Trinidad and Tobago in the past 50 years of Independence and 36 years of Republicanism. YALLA – UWI Fete The 23rd edition of the UWI Fete put on by the UWI Development and Endowment Fund to raise funds to assist students in need, has an early start this year. The Fete will feature entertainment from Kes the Band, Dil-E-Nadan, Roy Cape, JMC Triveni and DJ Crosby. Brunch will be available from noon to 2pm and lunch from 2pm to 6pm. Tickets are $950 but Early Bird Tickets are available at $900 from November 26 to December 14. For tickets and further information, please contact UWI Student Advisory Services, 662-2002 ext 82326 or pepper advertising at 622 -6502/2762. Health Care Quality and Delivery In light of the country’s recent challenges regarding quality health care, the Faculty of Medical Sciences recognises the need for the creation of a committed workforce within the Caribbean’s health sector. As this is one of its major responsibilities, the Faculty will address these challenges with its conference, titled ‘Improvement in Health Care Quality and Delivery: Making a Difference.’ For further information, please contact the Conference Secretariat, at 663-6311, 645-3232 Exts. 5020 or 5025 or conferencehcq@sta.uwi.edu. Distinguished Lecture The Open Lectures Committee will be hosting a Distinguished Lecture to be presented by Dr. Jamil Salmi at the St. Augustine Campus. Dr Salmi is an independent expert for education and the former education sector manager for The World Bank in the Latin American and Caribbean region. He was previously professor of education economics at the National Institute of Education Planning in Rabat, Morocco. For further information, please contact Patricia Sampson at patricia.sampson@sta.uwi.edu or (868)-662-2002 ext.82392 The Legacy Continues The 16th annual fundraising gala celebration hosted by the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies takes place at the Pierre Hotel in New York City, USA at the end of January. There will be a reception from 6pm, with the dinner and programme at 7.30pm. At the Gala the prestigious Legacy Awards are conferred on notable individuals who represent high levels of achievement within their respective fields of industry and enterprise. For further information, please contact Ms. Ann-Marie Grant at (212) 759-9345, or via e-mail at amgrant@afuwi.org.
For further information, please contact Mr. Chandar Gupta Supersad at UWI Student Advisory Services, 662-2002 ext 82360. Advancing Education The UWI Schools of Education, situated at The University’s three physical Campuses, host their biennial conference themed “Advancing education through a culture of inquiry, innovation, and indigenization.” This conference will take place from April 23rd-25th, 2013, at the St. Augustine Campus. Submission deadline for papers is extended to 17th December, 2012. For further information, please contact the School of Education at (868)-662-2002 ext.82118, 82119, 82319 | fax: (868)-662-6615. |
