UWI GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY WELCOMES ALL NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS

Introduction and Welcome Presentation of Calendar of Events

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – JANUARY – APRIL 2013

January 24, 2013 Town Hall Lecture to be presented by Dr. Parris – Lyew Ayee. Venue : Lab 1, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona.

Presentation: Dress for Success Workshop: A Guideline for Professional Wear Presenter :Ms. Carina Rouse Venue: Lab 3, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona. Time : 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. January 31, 2013

CLUB FUSION Venue: Founders Park, UWI Mona (right in front of the UWI Mona Visitors Lodge). Time : 3 – 4:30 p.m. Activity: The UWIGS will be participating in a Line Dance. * Note: The UWIGS is a member of Group A January 31, 2013

Blue Mountain Hike (2013) February 1 st – 3 rd 2013

Duration: February 1 st – 3 rd. Time: Bus Leaves on Friday from the Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona at 6 p.m. and returns on Campus on Sunday 6 p.m. Destination(s): Portland Gap and Blue Mt. Peak February 1 st – 3 rd 2013

Pictures from Blue Mt. Hike 2 012

Group Pictures from Blue Mt. Hike 2 012

Review of Blue Mountain Hike (2013). Formation of UWIGS Sub – Committees: – High School Committee. – Club Fusion Committee. – PRO Committee. February 7, 2013

Guest lecture from the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) ON Vision 2030 Jamaica. Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Venue : Lab 3, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona. February 14, 2013

Valentines Day Fund Raising Event (which includes the sale of chocolates, cupcakes, cakes, mini ice – cream sundaes etc. ). February 14, 2013

Visit to several High Schools to promote Geography, THEME: “Why Geography?” An Opportunity for Success AND Professional Development Workshop Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Venue: Lab 1, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona. February 21, 2013

Public Speaking and Presentations Workshop Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Venue: Lab 1, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona. February 28, 2013

CLUB FUSION Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Venue: Founders Park, UWI Mona. Activity: Outreach Activity “Installing sustainable garbage bins in a prominent school of choice” (Group A – UWIGS). February 28, 2013

UWI SPORTS DAY EXHIBITION AND UWIGS FUND RAISING EVENT Time: 1:00 p.m. – Conclusion of Sports Day. Venue: UWI Mona Bowl Activities: Advertising of the UWIGS and the sale of food, drinks, water etc. March 7, 2013

Guest Lecture to be presented by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Venue: Lab 3, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona. March 14, 2013

Presentation: Land Use and Conflicts of Biodiversity and Natural Resources: The Bauxite Industry in the Cockpit Country Presenter : Dr. Leo Douglas Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Venue: Lab 3, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona. March 21, 2013

Observation of World Water Day Observation of World Meteorological Day. March 22 nd – 23 rd

CLUB FUSION Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Venue: Founders Park, UWI Mona. Activity: Environmental Activity “Promoting Environmental awareness and practices at John Mills Primary & Junior High School.” Promoting Club Fusion (Group A – UWIGS). March 28, 2013

UWIGS Cocktail Lounge Time: Begins at 1:00 p.m. Venue: Lab 3, Department of Geography and Geology, UWI Mona. April 4, 2013

The Final UWIGS Meeting for Semester II. Pool Lime and Music April 11, 2013

WE HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL SEMESTER!!!

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