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November 2015
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UWI Calendar November 2015 - March 2016The History of Investment in the Caribbean The Caribbean Economic History Association (Asociación de Historia Económica del Caribe, AHEC) and The UWI present the 3rd Annual Conference of the AHEC with the theme "The History of Investment in the Caribbean." For further information, visit www.sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar. Indo-Caribbean Feminist Thought The Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), invites scholars and students of Caribbean and Indo-Caribbean gender relations and feminisms to the two-day symposium — Indo-Caribbean Feminist Thought: Beyond Gender Negotiations. The workshop will be held at the FST Board Room, next door to the IGDS, Chemistry Building 2. Panelists from around the world will present on topics such as My Mother’s Baby: Wrecking Work after Indentureship, Indo-Caribbean Masculinities: Where are We Now? Between the Cane and the Deep Blue Sea: Relational Indianness in Mauritius and the Caribbean, and more. Festival of Plays The Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA) presents the 2015 edition of the New Directors' Forum: A Festival of Plays. This production features student directors from the BA Theatre Arts programme and the Directing II-THEA 3203 course taught by Dr. Lester Efebo Wilkinson. Performances of plays such as Much Ado about Nothing, Patricia – A Love Story and Lear Anaci happen nightly at the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) from 6 to 8pm. Tickets for adults: $50; students: $35; Season pass: $100. For more info, please contact 663-2222 or call 662-2002 ext. 83792. For further information, visit www.sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar. Population Issues and Dynamics The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) St. Augustine Campus is hosting the Population Issues and Dynamics in Trinidad and Tobago – Theory, Practice and Policy for post-2015 Strategic Development Goals (SDGs). The conference will explore themes about the Fertility Dynamics and Implications for Development; Trends and Differentials in Morbidity; globalisation, gender and sexual reproductive health in Trinidad and Tobago. For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Godfrey St. Bernard or Ms. Taresa Best at crpsdtt@sta.uwi.edu. For more information, please visit http://sta.uwi.edu/conferences/16/population/themes.asp. Sports and Higher Ed Save the date for the 2nd Biennial Conference on Sport Studies and Higher Education: An Interdisciplinary Approach under the theme, Physical Literacy: Gender, Science, and Sport for Development. This conference will contribute to the development of research and scholarship on sport which can support programmes of sport in tertiary and higher education institutions. They conference will feature panels addressing sub-themes including but not limited to topics such as The Role of the State; Sexuality and Gender Identities in Spot, Anti-Doping Policy and more. For further information, please email sportstudiesconference@sta.uwi.edu or visit www.sta.uwi.edu. Escape to Paradise UWI Fete presents their annual all-inclusive UWI Fete with the theme Cuba – Escape to Paradise. Experience a great party featuring the best soca bands and performers, Cuban-themed cuisine and cocktails and much more. For more information, please continue checking the Campus Events Calendar at www.sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar. Classic Concert The second annual Classic Concert with the theme – Pappy – Tribute to Roy Cape, is an exclusive event that showcases the range, versatility and talents of Mr. Roy Cape, former recipient of an honorary doctorate of letters (DLitt) from the University of the West Indies as well as the Roy Cape All Stars, and their many talented friends including 3Canal, David Rudder, Olatunji and more. The price of tickets will be TT$1000 for all patrons. Details to follow. For more information, please continue checking the Campus Events Calendar at www.sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar for updates. Basic Surgical Skills Workshop The University of the West Indies Department of Clinical Surgical Sciences in conjunction with the Royal College of Surgeons host “Basic Surgical Skills (Intercollegiate BSS) Workshop.” This workshop costs $1500US or $9000TT with an administrative fee of TT$500. For more information, please contact Ms. Melrose Yearwood: 645-3232 or 662-7028 ext. 2864. Fax: 1 (868) 663-4319. Email: melrose.yearwood@sta.uwi.edu. For more information, please visit the Campus Events Calendar at www.sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar. |
