65TH ANNIVERSARY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE BY VETERAN JOURNALIST DESMOND ALLEN
Mr Allen, who is celebrating fifty years in journalism, based his lecture presentation on various topics explored in his recently launched book, Desmond Allen’s Greatest Hits: Wondrous Tales of Extraordinary Jamaicans. The text contains stories of some of his toprated interviews and news articles featuring politicians, corporate leaders, and other prominent figures on topics of national interest.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SERVICES FAIR
University of Technology, Jamaica, as part of the major outreach initiatives commemorating the institution’s 65th anniversary, hosted a successful Back-to-School Community Health and Services Fair on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at its Papine and Arthur Wint campuses.
The health fair was jointly organised by the University’s Human Resources Division, the Community Service Department, Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health, and Veterinary Sciences, and the UTech, Jamaica Students’ Union.
Scores of persons from communities surrounding the two campuses, as well as UTech, Jamaica employees, students, and their family members, took advantage of the various health and wellness services offered throughout the day. Other patrons of the fair seized the opportunity to receive assistance with personal documents such as their NIS, PATH, tax and health records with representatives on hand from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Registrar General Department, and the Ministry of Health’s National Health Fund.
A SPIRITED PRESIDENT’S KNIGHT’S DAY
A spirited day of celebration embracing the qualities and attributes of the University of Technology, Jamaica Knight, marked the staging of the President’s Knight’s Day at the University’s Papine Campus on , October 12, 2023, and on October 13 at the University’s Western
Campus in Montego Bay.
President, Dr Kevin Brown, noted that “the UTech Knight is a symbol of school pride and excellence in all areas: academics, sports, and service to our surrounding communities.”
President’s Knights Day celebrations included exhibition football games, with friendly rivalry among UTech, Jamaica staff and students. An after party hosted by the Students’ Union closed out the full day of festivities and featured guest artiste Laa Lee. The President’s Knight’s Day is a student-focused celebration aimed at fostering team spirit and school pride among UTech, Jamaica students. The 2023 staging of the event, which forms part of the university’s 65th Anniversary Celebrations under the theme“UTech, Jamaica Thrives at 65: Forging Technological Innovation, Driving Development”, was successful in its aim to strengthen the bond among the university’s faculty, staff, and its students.
Veteran Journalist and Executive Editor for Special Assignment at the Jamaica Observer, Mr. Desmond Allen delivered a Distinguished Lecture on the topic “Five Decades of Journalism and Politics: Past, Present and Future Tense” on November 9, 2023, as part of activities marking the University of Technology, Jamaica’s 65th Anniversary . The Lecture was held at the university’s Papine Campus.
(L-R) Dr. Kevin Brown, President, University of Technology, Jamaica presents journalist Mr. Desmond Allen with a few tokens of appreciation following his delivery of the university’s 65th Anniversary Distinguish Lecture on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Ms. Rosmery Martin, Violinist shares a musical tribute at the President’s Knight’s Day at UTech, Jamaica’s Western Campus on October 13, 2023.
Dr. Kevin Brown, President, UTech, Ja. is guided on a demonstration on how to use a drone by Mr. Alvin Clarke, Lecturer, Land surveying and GIS programme, School of Building and Land Management, FOBE. Sharing in the moment are (L-R) Ms. Marion Brown, Vice President and University Registrar, Mr. Barry Thomas, Deputy Registrar and Professor Garfield Young, Dean, Faculty of The Built Environment. The drone was used to capture aerial footage during President’s Knights Day.
Students of the University of Technology’s Western Campus pose for a social media ready photo during the festivities happening on the President’s Knight’s Day on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Western Campus.
Prof. Haldane Johnson, Acting Deputy President, University of Technology, Jamaica takes time out to get his blood pressure checked by Dr. Deon Bennett, Dean, Joint Colleges of Medicine Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences during the UTech, Jamaica Back-to-School Community Health and Services Fair held at the Papine Campus on Thursday, July 27, 2023
Mrs. Simone McGregor-Jackson (left)Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer, UTech, Jamaica is being guided in the process of filling out a personal registration certificate by a representative from the Registrar General Department (RGD) during the UTech, Jamaica Back-to-School Community Health and Services at the grounds of the Student Activity Centre (the Barn) Papine Campus on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Dr. Kevin Brown, President, University of Technology, Jamaica joins the University’s Mascot and marching band in a parade during the hosting of President’s Knights Day at the Papine Campus on Thursday, October 12, 2023. President’s Knights Day forms part of UTech, Jamaica’s 65th anniversary celebrations and aims to UTech, Jamaica President’s Knights Day aims to foster school pride, positive interaction between staff and students and an enriched student experience.
Dr. Kevin Brown, President, UTech, Ja. is guided on a presentation of equipment set up by BACAT students, (L-R) Ms. Ruth- Ann Barrett and Ms. Jade Pollack. Sharing in the moment is Professor Shermaine Barrett, Dean, FELS.
The UTech, Jamaica Administrative staff football team pose for a photo after their triumph over the University’s Academic staff at the football match held at the University’s Papine campus on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Students from the Donald Farquharson Hall pose for a photo with the UTech, Ja mascot during the festivities of President’s Knight’s Day at the University’s Papine campus on Thursday, October 12, 2023.
Students and staff participate in a football match at the Presidents’ Knights Day at UTech, Jamaica’s Western Campus on October 13, 2023.
A mother (standing) watches as a UTech, Jamaica nursing student volunteer prepares to conduct medical screening on her son.