ABOUT CHANCELLOR’S WEEK
For one week in July, thousands of alumni, students, staff and guests from across the Caribbean and the wider globe will
converge at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona Campus for a week of activities hosted by Chancellor Robert
Bermudez.
From July 23-29, 2018, Chancellor’s Week is set to be one of the highlights of a year-long celebration of the University’s
legacy of “70 years of service: 70 years of leadership.”
This “homecoming” offers a diverse and exciting programme of free and paid events which include academic gatherings, an
awards function, parties and other entertainment, catering to the interests of the various age cohorts of The UWI family and
the general public.
Proceeds from Chancellor’s Week will go to The UWI Regional Endowment Fund (UWIREF) to support undergraduate and
graduate students, research and other developmental projects based on merit and financial need. Officially launched in July
2008 as part of the University’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, the UWIREF has since presented over 180 scholarships worth
over US$1.1 million.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018
WELCOME GALA RECEP TION
This reception which opens the week of
activities will be hosted by the Prime
Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable
Andrew Holness, M.P., at Jamaica House.
Attendance is by Invitation only.
TUESDAY JULY 24, 2018
NOSTALGIC CONVERSA TIONS
An interactive public forum hoste d at The
UWI Regional Headquarters. The event
will feature distinguished alumni reflecting
on the history, contributions and
achievements of The UWI, and their
shared experiences.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018
70TH ANNIVERSARY PELICAN
AWARDS
This Awar ds ceremony organised by The
UWI Alumni Association (UWIAA) will
recognize seven alumni, selected by their
peers and representing each decade from
1948 to present. Awardees chosen for
their significant contribution to their
communities and areas of endeavour.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2018
PELICAN PROJECTIONS
The four campuses’ Guilds of Students will
stage a panel discussion themed Pelican
Projections: A University for the Future -
UWI then, UWI now, UWI to come. This
forum at The UWI Mona’s Faculty of Law
Lecture Theatre promises to be a thoughtprovoking
and animated panel discussion
targeting students and the public, and led
by young leaders from The UWI,
Government and further afield.
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018
ONE UWI FESTIVAL AN D T20 CRICKET
MATCH
The fest ive event will bring together past
and current Pelicans from the various
campuses. Free and open to the public, it
will feature pavilions showcasing the
cuisine and culture of all The UWI
campuses, competitions, entertainment
and an exciting T20 cricket match between
a Students team and a special
Chancellor’s XI team.
SATURDAY JULY 28, 2018
PELICAN ALL WHITE BREAKFAST
PARTY
A week end-long celebration of the music,
colour and culture of the Caribbean,
begins at dawn with an all-inclusive event
staged in collaboration with party
promoters Sunnation.
SATURDAY JULY 28, 2018
UWI B4 INDEPENDENCE P ARTY
Designed with party fans in mi nd, the
liming continues into the night with a
selection of great DJs. Coolers welcomed!
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018
CHANCELLOR’S JAZZ F AREWELL
Wine, Cheese and Jazz under the stars,
will close the week on a high note.
Dynamic jazz/reggae saxophonist and
recording artiste, Arturo Tappin will
headline a cavalcade of some of the
region’s most accomplished performers.
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