January 2013


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UWI Calendar January 2013 - August 2013

Andy Narell & Relator
January 30
Learning Resource Centre
UWI, St. Augustine

The Psychiatry Unit of the Faculty of Medical Sciences hosts Andy Narell and Relator, along with special guests David Rudder and Lord Superior, as The University of Calypso comes to The University of the West Indies. Limited advanced tickets cost $250 and include complimentary drinks & hors d’oeuvres.

For further information and tickets, please call the Faculty of Medical Sciences at 662-3968.


World of Work 2013

  • Interview Prep and Networking
    Thursday 31 January, SPEC
  • Seminar
    Saturday 2 February, SPEC
  • Mock Interviews (FSA, FEng & FMS)
    Saturday 23 February, SPEC
  • Mock Interviews (FSS & FHE)
    Saturday 9 March, SPEC

For further information, please visit www.sta.uwi.edu/wow or call 662-2002 ext. 82325.


The Old Yard
3 February, 2013
UWI Department of Creative and Festival Arts
Agostini St, St Augustine
11am

The Old Yard, the evolution of the Viey La Cou, is a dynamic mix of a journey into cultural history and a traditional carnival masquerade showcase within the format of a heritage fair. Set in that traditional environment, this year’s event features a Tobago Speech Band.

For further information, please contact Roberta Quarless at Roberta.Quarless@sta.uwi.edu


Jouvay Ayiti

Jouvay Ayiti is a mas camp-us: the band is a collaboration involving the Department of Creative and Festival Arts (DCFA), at The UWI. Curepe Scherzando Steelband, the Lloyd Best Institute of the West Indies and Studio 66. It winds up its programme of workshops and its Masters of the Mas series (the final one is a tribute to Bill Trotman on 1 February at Studio 66).

Its J’ouvert 2013 production is ‘Mamaguy and Pappyshow in a Family Bacchanal,’ with music from Scherzando. The cost is $150.

For further information, please email jouvay.ayiti@gmail.com or call 3200041.


Postgraduate Open Day
February 21
UWI St. Augustine Campus

An open day where you can obtain accurate postgraduate information pertaining to programmes and scholarships in order to help interested persons in advancing their personal and professional development. There will also be the opportunity to meet expert research and teaching staff and do on-site applications.

For further information on postgraduate applications please call 662-2002 exts. 84367, 84191, 82379.


Distinguished Leadership and Innovation Conference
22 March, 2013
Hyatt Regency, Trinidad

The Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business hosts its Distinguished Leadership and Innovation Conference featuring Marcus Buckingham, a best-selling author, leadership expert, strength strategist and founder of the Marcus Buckingham Company which specializes in the creation of tools and training to help managers and organizations access the untapped potential of their people's strengths.

To register, persons can access the registration form from the website, and either email it to conferencing@lokjackgsb.edu.tt or fax to 662-1411.


UWI Discover Tours

  • Brazil
    17 May-9 June
  • India
    12 July - 2 August

Discover contemporary Brazil or India under the stewardship of The UWI. These trips are open to staff, students, alumni and the community of tertiary institutions.

For further information, please visit www.sta.uwi.edu/discover or call 662-2002 ext. 84184