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UWI Calendar August 2016 - October 2016Trinidad and Tobago Youth Convention The main aim of the TTYC is to highlight the achievements and advances of young persons, while also acknowledging the many issues and challenges still affecting youth today. There will be live entertainment and a youth expo. The target audience is young people aged 15-30 years old. All students are welcome to participate in this event. From more information please contact Nikoli Edwards at 772-0827 A Alma Brasileira - The Brazilian Soul The Portuguese and Brazilian Studies Section of the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics in collaboration with the Department of Creative and Festival Arts invite you to A Alma Brasileira -The Brazilian Soul, a musical celebration of the Independence of Brazil and 100 years of samba. This event serves as a fundraiser for the students of the Portuguese and Brazilian Section. The contribution is $250.00 and the event will featuring acts like Anthony Woodroffe Jr, Heather Macintosh, Devon Seale and more, performing over 20 classic and popular samba songs in Portuguese. For tickets call 383-9592, 299-8543, 384-7205 First Year Experience – for new students New students get to experience UWI first hand at the holistic orientation programme entitled First Year Experience. The campus begins its official 2016/2017 orientation programme by providing information about all things UWI-related from the faculty, halls, library, guild and more. Administrators will be on hand to ensure a smooth transition for incoming students and their accompanying parents during this exciting juncture in their lives. For further information visit www.sta.uwi.edu/fye Matriculation The incoming students will be welcomed as new members of the St. Augustine Campus community. The event allows for the UWI to embrace their students as it promises to provide stimulating academic and social environment from students to grow and achieve their full potential. A number of university officials will be at the Ceremony to meet and welcome the new students, including the Vice-Chancellor, the Campus Principal, the Deputy Principal, Faculty Deans, the Director of Student Services and the Guild President. For more information visit https://sta.uwi.edu/matriculation/index.asp The Crux of Learning The UWI St. Augustine and Guardian roup Limited present the Premium Teaching Awards 2016 which celebrates the work of exemplary teachers on the St. Augustine Campus. The theme of this year’s award ceremony is Student/Teacher Partnerships: The Crux of Learning and will feature a special presentation by Dan Butin, Professor and Founding Dean, School of Education and Social Policy, Merrimack College. The Awards Ceremony takes place at 5pm at Daaga Auditorium. To RSVP, please call 662-2002 ext. 82611 or email cetl@sta.uwi.edu. Updates will be posted on the Campus Events Calendar at www.sta.uwi.edu/news/ecalendar UWI SPEC International Half-Marathon Save the date for the 13th UWI SPEC International Half-Marathon kicks off at 5.30am at The UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC). Registration and further details to follow. For updates, please visit www.sta.uwi.edu/spec/marathon Graduation 2016 Mark your calendars! The 2016 Graduation Ceremonies are scheduled to take place from October 20 to 22 at The UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC). Updates to follow. For more information, please visit The UWI St. Augustine Campus’ graduation website, closer to graduation dates at https://sta.uwi.edu/graduation/ |
