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UWI TODAY
– SUNDAY 5TH APRIL, 2015
History was created
on February 22nd 2015 when The
UWI, Media 21 and Mr Roy Cape partnered to stage a
benefit concert in honour of Dr Leroy Calliste, better
known as the Black Stalin. The event, which included a
start-studded cast of calypsonians and soca artistes, proved
to be an unforgettable night for those in attendance. Artists
sang the Black Stalin’s songs in tribute to the man and his
undeniable legacy, as well as some of their own greatest
hits. They were all backed by Dr Roy Cape and the All
Stars. Both Dr Calliste and Dr Cape are the recipients of
honorary doctorates of letters (DLitt) from The UWI St.
Augustine Campus.
“The Classic Concert –The CaribbeanMan – ATribute
to Black Stalin” was a fundraising initiative developed to
support themedical expenses of Dr Calliste, who is currently
recovering from a sudden illness. This event was achieved
via a collaboration between academia, the private sector
and the public sector and it generated significant support
from a wide range of patrons. This model of collaboration
was extremely successful to the extent that the event was
produced at a very high level and profits were sufficient
to make the contribution to Dr Calliste. A CD has been
produced from the event and it will be sold so that revenue
will be generated back to The UWI for its innovative
fundraising activities.
The UWI St Augustine is rapidly strengthening its
fundraising capabilities. It created a Fundraising andAlumni
Affairs Unit (FAA) as part of its new Office of Institutional
Advancement in order to to energise its philanthropic and
alumni engagement activities. Due to the success of this
initiative and the innovative approaches employed, theUWI,
Media 21 and Roy Cape have committed to embarking on
future philanthropic ventures in support of the arts and
culture of Trinidad and Tobago.
Partnering for an icon
The UWI collaborates on innovative
fundraising concert for Black Stalin
OUR CAMPUS
Lennox “Boogsie” Sharpe and David Rudder
Community Development Minister and
calypsonian Winston “Gypsy” Peters
Destra Garcia
Machel Montano
“Life is a Stage” – Brother Valentino
