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UWI TODAY
– SUNDAY 3rd may, 2015
Celebrating our People
One of the primary objectives of any and hopefully all higher learning institutions
is to foster and develop successful students, who will at some time in their lives, make
valuable contributions to their respective societies. Equally as important to this process
is being able to monitor their progress and at times recognize and celebrate it. The UWI
St. Augustine Campus pays tribute to
Mr. Jehue Gordon
(a St. Augustine student) for his
sterling track performances – Gold Medalist in the Men’s 400 Meter Hurdles at the 2013
World Championships & Silver Medalist in theMen’s 400Meter Hurdles at the 2014 Glasgow
Commonwealth Games. This young man has carried himself with great distinction as he
epitomizes the ideal student; one who has been able to attain a balance of study, while
flying the country’s national flag high at some of the world’s most prestigious athletic
competitions. We salute his accomplishments and enduring efforts to excel in both sport
and his academic pursuits.
The UWI St. Augustine also congratulates
Ms. Cherrelle Dacon
who won the
Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholarship in 2014. This scholarship is considered to
be the most prestigious postgraduate scholarship in the world. Like Mr. Jehue Gordon,
Ms. Dacon has achieved an international milestone; one that we at The UWI St. Augustine
are extremely proud of.
Also to be acknowledged is
Dr. Richard Robertson
, who was honoured by the
2014 Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Award for Excellence in the category of Science and
Technology. This accolade again reinforces the prominence and quality of the personnel
of The UWI St. Augustine Campus; albeit academic, technical, or administrative staff. On an
occasion such as this, the feeling of satisfaction is evenmore rewarding, when recognition
comes fromexternal domains, such as the very prestigious ANSAMcal Group of Companies.
Last but certainly not least, was the inaugural VC’s Departmental Award for Excellence
whichwas won by the
St. Augustine’sDepartment of Life Sciences.
In addition,
Professor
Jonas Addae
from the Department of Preclinical Sciences St. Augustine was awarded the
VC’s Award for Excellence for his accomplishments in teaching. These two very esteemed
awards, both having been earned here at St. Augustine.
Principal Sankat presents Mr. Jehue Gordon with a congratulatory gift.
Ms. Cherrelle Dacon (centre) flanked by Deputy Principal, Professor Rhoda Reddock
and Principal Sankat.
Dr. Richard Robertson 2014 Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Award for Excellence
in the category of Science and Technology
