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UWI TODAY
– SUNDAY 9 JULY, 2017
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UWI CALENDAR
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EVENTS
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2017
IGNITE THE BRAIN
September 29
Daaga Auditorium
The UWI St. Augustine
The UWI Guardian PremiumOpen Lecture 2017 will
be delivered by Dr. LodgeMcCammon, International
Education Consultant, on the topic, “Ignite the Brain:
Is Flipping the Answer?” The Flipped Classroom
involves inverting traditional teaching methods by
having content delivered virtually, allowing for greater interaction/activities
during face-to-face class time. Dr. McCammon is an interactive keynote speaker
and independent educational consultant who specializes in using a video-based
Flipped Classroom delivery method. He has been instrumental in re-designing
curriculum at North Carolina University and Rutgers University in the USA;
and guiding faculty in flipping their classrooms through the development of
small video segments.
Persons interested in attending can contact The Centre for Excellence
in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at
TECHAGRI SUMMER CAMP
July 10 to August 4
DCFA Agostini Street
St. Augustine
The Faculty of Food and Agriculture (FFA) presents the techAGRI 2017 Summer
Camp for young growers (9 to 12), future farmers (13 to 15) and agri-innovators
(16 to 19). The camp is part of the ADOPT (Agriculture Demonstration of
Practices and Technology) project funded by The UWI-Trinidad and Tobago
Research and Development Impact Fund. The camp features activities such as
solar aquaponics, greenhouses, farm visits, culinary skills and much more. The
cost is $1200.
For more information, please visit the Campus Events Calendar at
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UWI LIFE 2017
September 1
The UWI St. Augustine
New students and their supporters get to experience UWI at the holistic
orientation programme entitled First Year Experience with the Student
Orientation taking place from 9am to noon and the Support (for parents,
guardians, student supporters) Orientation taking place from 5 to 7pm. An
information village will be open from noon to access information from the
support services on campus. The campus kicks off its official 2017 orientation
programme with informative sessions 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 support network during
this exciting juncture in their lives.
For further information visit
THE UWI DEF GOLF CHALLENGE
September 24
Millennium Lakes Golf and Country Club
The UWI Development and Endowment Fund (The UWI DEF) presents their
Golf Challenge, fundraising tournament at MillenniumLakes Golf and Country
Club. Teams can compete for the top three places and be eligible to win an
engraved Challenge Trophy. The tournament fee is $4,500 per team.
For more information, please visit the Campus Events Calendar at
GRADUATION CEREMONIES
October 26 to 28
Sport and Physical Education Centre
The UWI St. Augustine
Celebrate the graduating Class of 2017 at this year’s Graduation Ceremonies at
The UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre (SPEC).
For more information and updates, please visit
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CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE DAY
September 29
JFK Quadrangle
The UWI St. Augustine
The Confucius Institute at UWI St. Augustine joins in the international
celebration of Confucius Institute Day commemorating their role as one of
over 400 of these unique non-profit public institutions established by the Office
of Chinese Language Council International (HANBAN) for the promotion of
Chinese language and culture. The theme for 2017 is China Kaleidoscope. Enjoy
a day starting from10am to 2.30pmexperiencing Chinese culture, learning about
travel and study in China and enjoying performances such as Tai Chi, lion dance
and more. The event takes place at the JFK Quadrangle.
For more information, please visit the Campus Events Calendar at
AIA MEMORIES DISCOVERY CAMP
July 10 to 29 and August 7 to 19
DCFA Agostini Street.
St. Augustine
Arts-in-Action (AiA) hosts its Annual Discovery Camp for children between the
ages of 5 to 12 under the theme, Memories – dedicated to the lives and work of
cultural icons present and past. The camp takes place in two cycles: July 10 to 29
and August 7 to 19 and takes place Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. Cost:
July Cycle (3 weeks): $1200 inclusive of $150 non-refundable registration fee;
August Cycle (2 weeks): $850 inclusive of $150 non-refundable registration fee.
For more information, please visit the Campus Events Calendar at
