16 Gibraltar Camp Way University of the West Indies, Mona Kingston 7, Jamaica 876.977.6757/6758 phone 876.619.0859 Digicel 876.970.2023 Fax www.uwifundmona.org.jm website [email protected]email UWI Development and Endowment Fund UWIDEF is the major fundraising arm of the UWI Mona campus and provides stewardship for funds raised through capital campaigns and projects, general endowment and planned giving. “From you, through us, for all” The Fund UWIDEF NEWS Scholarship and Bursary Recipient 2011: Congratulations to our 2011 recipients! These awards have been made possible through the generous commitment of our donors, whose gifts to this university helps deserving students like you attain a quality education. We hope this scholarship /bursary will help you actualize your dreams. Scholarships TELiCON/UWIDEF Scholarship $250,000: Michael Prescod 3M/Kenneth Ingram/UWIDEF Scholarship $240,000: Marsha Chamberlain Dunn Cox Scholarship $150,000: Stephanie Deidre Ewbank Frank L Myers Scholarships $75,000: Shaniece Lindsay and Donia Fuller Tastee Law Scholarship: Stephanie Amanda Williams Special Award Tastee Law: Percival Braham Tastee Medicine Scholarships: Kimberlee Raquel Lewis and Shane Burke Special Award Tastee Medicine: Adrian Coore Tastee Nursing Scholarship: Nastassia Douglas and Tasha-Kay Williams Dorcas V. Brown Scholarship $100,000: Pending award UHWI Canadian Nursing Alumni Scholarship US$1,000 each: Shantal Swaby and Shariel Palmer UHWI Canadian Nursing Alumni Scholarship Special Award US$1,500: Kameel Abdulla Kareem UWIDEF Scholarships $250,000 each: Monique Davidson, Natasha Campbell, Joni Williams and Davalene Neale Bursaries Kevin Wilson Memorial Fund (Faculty of Medicine) Bursaries $50,000 each: Jimel Dandy, Kanya Nesbeth and Bunny-Ann Fletcher UWISTAT Bursary $40,000: Janelle Henry Burger King Book Grant $10,000: Romane Baker Jamaica Observer Bursary $75,000: Renae Lewis ICWI Foundation Bursary $40,000: Kerrian Scarlett Jamaica National Bursary $40,000: Micah-Hugh Thomas Mildred Marshall Bursary $15,000: Ralpheina Thomas Police Officers Association Bursary $50,000: Claudeen Stewart THANK YOU to our Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors and donors of gifts. The Jamaica Observer; Grace Kennedy Co. Ltd.; J Wray & Nephew; Jamaica National, ICWI Foundation; Worthy Park Estates; Caribbean Producers Jamaica; News Talk FM; DOJ Marketing; Breakdabox and Lithographic. Your amazing support made UWIDEF‟s 2011 Donor Recognition and Scholarship Awards Dinner a resounding success. Giving is Easier Than Ever - New and Improved Payment Platforms for Your Contributions UWIDEF has introduced convenient and simple payment options. We are now able to accept donations using Debit/Credit Cards; Cheque Deposits; Deposit to UWIDEF bank accounts; Salary Deduction; Direct Debit; Tele- & Internet Banking at NCB and BNS. Online payments will be possible soon. UWIDEF Promotional Video UWIDEF launched a new promotional video highlighting the mandate and work of the Fund over 21 years. Help us share the UWIDEF story and grow our circle of giving. Contact us now to obtain your copy. QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE UWI DEVELOPMENT AND ENDOWMENT FUND (Mona) The Fund Photo Feature: The UWIDEF Reward Card Programme The UWIDEF Reward Card is an incentive program developed in partnership with various companies that will make their goods and services available at lower costs to Annual Donors to the University of the West Indies, Mona. It‟s UWIDEF‟s way, to say thank you to individuals who make annual commitments through UWIDEF and its part of a drive to encourage individual giving. Donors only need to commit a minimum of $500.00 per month for a year to receive great savings using the UWIDEF Reward Card. Donors will access discounts ranging from 5% to 60% off purchases from our growing list of discount partners. The Reward Card is valid for one year at a time and is renewed with subsequent annual commitments. Call us at UWIDEF or visit the website at for more information. Black Africans are particularly vulnerable to the problem of obesity. Low or low middle income sub-Saharan African countries cannot afford to treat the many diseases facing their populations using a medical model because of the cost. In addition, developmental biology and medicine paired with the realities of poor nutrition, famine and pestilence have crafted a biology is ill suited to an environment of plenty. Therefore current rates of economic growth and resulting rapid increases in living standards will accelerate the existing explosion of obesity and co-morbid diseases which could reverse or hobble economic development. Elements of the Solution The TMRU forms part of a global consortium who have developed a research strategy that has successfully identified key biological markers of a person‟s risk of getting fat and developing those chronic diseases. This has been described in Caucasians from the UK, and Chinese Indians and Malays from Singapore. These markers identify determinants of risk of becoming fat and developing chronic disease in mother, child, as well as in adulthood. The research has also revealed several novel pathways involved in this process which are ripe for technological applications in pharmaceutical and food industries. UWIDEF Supporting a UWI Solution This grant along with other fundraising support form UWIDEF will accelerate research targeted towards the solutions necessary. The physical facilities that will be set up for this purpose will accelerate the identification of the markers in Africans within a three year period. Jamaica‟s demonstrated capacity to inform solutions has been proven by previous research efforts. This type of discovery research is pioneering and vital to efforts to dramatically improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs for populations in Jamaica, the Caribbean, West Africa and others of African descent. It has potential commercial applications for pharmaceutical and food industries globally and boosts the UWI‟s ability to span the gap between research, commercial application and improved quality of life for all. References: 1. Gluckman PD, Hanson M, Zimmet P, Forrester T. Losing the war against obesity: the need for a developmental perspective. Sci Transl Med. 2011 Jul 27;3(93):93cm19. 2. Godfrey KM, Sheppard A, Gluckman PD, Lillycrop KA, Burdge GC, McLean C, Rodford J, Slater- Jefferies JL, Garratt E, Crozier SR, Emerald BS, Gale CR, Inskip HM, Cooper C, Hanson MA. Epigenetic gene promoter methylation at birth is associated with child's later adiposity. Diabetes 2011 May;60(5):1528-34. Epub 2011 Apr 6. This issue J$60M boost for TMRU Research P.1 The UWIDEF Reward Card Programme P.1 Our Reward Card Partners P.2 Donor Recognition & Scholarship Awards 2011P.2 New Century Club Benefits P.3 NEW FEATURE UWI Alumni Shine –Spotlight on Altoria Davis P.3 Donors‟ Spotlight –Rosalee Thomas P.3 Students‟ Stories – Michael Prescod P.3 Your Rewards – Dolphin CoveP.3 Students C.A.R.E P.3 Photo Feature P.4 UWIDEF News P.4 Upcoming Events P.4 ISSUE DECEMBER 2011 The Fund Issue 4 December 2011 UWIDEF has approved a grant of J$60M to the Tropical Metabolism Research Unit (TMRU) to refurbish and equip laboratory facilities in the new Banyan Tree Laboratories that will support discovery of new knowledge to inform prevention and novel treatments for obesity and associated chronic diseases. This grant is made possible through an endowment provided by the Banyan Tree Foundation to UWIDEF for the developing facilities at the TMRU aimed at prevention and treatment of obesity and its related diseases, namely hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. The new labs will enable the TMRU to have cutting edge techniques available to successfully identify key biological markers in African origin populations (migrant and ancestral) which underpin prevention and treatment of obesity in the same way that such discoveries have been made for Indians, Chinese and Caucasians. This grant advances a larger research effort being led by Prof. Terrence Forrester of the TMRU which not only seeks to prevent and treat obesity and related non-communicable diseases, but also uncovers new tools to better prevent and manage such conditions. Obesity - a Global Problem Terrence Forrester DM, FRCP, PhD, Professor of Experimental Medicine and Director of Tropical Metabolism Research Unit at the UWI is the principal investigator for this research here in Jamaica and part of a network of scientists globally who are committed to addressing the problem of obesity. The magnitude of the epidemics of obesity and associated diseases has ensured that there is global recognition of the colossal problems that these health threats pose to rich and poor populations. Discovery science about obesity is especially relevant to low income, low middle and middle income countries where most of the global burden of disease related to these conditions resides and where countries, like Jamaica are also the least capable of coping in an economic sense. Scientists like Professor Forrester have posited to agencies like the UN, that the tools that have been chosen to fix the problems of obesity are not adequate to the task and that what is required is a life cycle approach which recognizes opportunities for intervention to prevent these disorders at the population level. These scientists have put forward the theory that investing in health in adolescent girls, pre-pregnant women, during pregnancy, in addition to enhancing breast feeding and childhood growth, together, are much more powerful tools than lifestyle interventions that are the cornerstone of current recommendations for tackling obesity(1). The ineffectiveness of lifestyle interventions to prevent obesity and co-morbidities is evident in the simple observation that there is not one single country where such interventions have been successfully implemented or where partially implemented, are effective. Donate NOW to support student scholarships and the UWI‟s development. Learn more on our website: www.uwifundmona.org.jm U U W W I I D D E E F F ’ ’s s J J $ $ 6 6 0 0 M M b b o o o o s s t t f f o o r r T T M M R R U U D D i i s s c c o o v v e e r r y y R R e e s s e e a a r r c c h h Photos: (top left) Rev. and Mrs. Edgar Henry present J$500,000 to Mrs. Sasha Parke-Lynch, Executive Director of UWIDEF, to launch the Douane Earl Henry Memorial Scholarship being established to commemorate the life and service of their son, Douane, a former employee of UWIDEF and one who was committed to helping students. (2 nd left) TELICON Group CEO and Chairman Donovan James (2 nd left) and team TELiCON proudly share TELiCON‟s Century Club induction. TELiCON Group was recognized for their contribution of J$5 million to support scholarships for deserving students in the field of computer science and engineering; (3 rd left) Mr. Karl Wright, UWIDEF Director presents a recognition award to Mrs. Merl Robb who later presented US$5,000 to support nursing scholarships on behalf of the UHWI Nursing Alumni (Canada); (4 th left) UWIDEF Director, Mr. Earl Jarrett recognizes the Jamaica Medical Students Association who raise funds annually to provide bursaries for medical students; (bottom left) UWIDEF Director, Mr. Reynold Scott presents Natasha Campbell with one of 4 UWIDEF Scholarships; (bottom right) Judith Sewell- Grant, HR Manager, Tastee Limited presents the Tastee Medicine Scholarship award to Mr. Shane Burke, one of 7 scholarships in the areas of Law, Medicine and Nursing to students of the UWI at the UWIDEF Donor Recognition and Scholarship Awards. Tastee Ltd., a Century Club member since 1996, makes scholarship awards annually. 4 Season’s Greetings! During the holiday season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. It is in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely... Thank you and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season! We look forward to our continued partnership in 2012.
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16 Gibraltar Camp Way University of the West Indies, Mona Kingston 7, Jamaica 876.977.6757/6758 phone 876.619.0859 Digicel 876.970.2023 Fax www.uwifundmona.org.jm website [email protected] email
U WI De ve l o p me n t a n d En d o wme n t Fu n d UWIDEF is the major fundraising arm of the UWI Mona campus and provides stewardship for funds raised through capital campaigns and projects, general endowment and planned giving.
“F ro m you , th rou g h u s, fo r a l l ”
The Fund
UWIDEF NEWS Scholarship and Bursary Recipient 2011: Congratulations to our 2011 recipients! These awards have been made possible through the generous commitment of our donors, whose gifts to this university helps deserving students like you attain a quality education. We hope this scholarship /bursary will help you actualize your dreams. Scholarships
TELiCON/UWIDEF Scholarship $250,000: Michael Prescod
Dunn Cox Scholarship $150,000: Stephanie Deidre Ewbank
Frank L Myers Scholarships $75,000: Shaniece Lindsay and Donia Fuller
Tastee Law Scholarship: Stephanie Amanda Williams
Special Award Tastee Law: Percival Braham
Tastee Medicine Scholarships: Kimberlee Raquel Lewis and Shane Burke
Special Award Tastee Medicine: Adrian Coore
Tastee Nursing Scholarship: Nastassia Douglas and Tasha-Kay Williams
Dorcas V. Brown Scholarship $100,000: Pending award
UHWI Canadian Nursing Alumni Scholarship US$1,000 each: Shantal Swaby and Shariel Palmer
UHWI Canadian Nursing Alumni Scholarship Special Award US$1,500: Kameel Abdulla Kareem
UWIDEF Scholarships $250,000 each: Monique Davidson, Natasha Campbell, Joni Williams and Davalene Neale
Bursaries
Kevin Wilson Memorial Fund (Faculty of Medicine) Bursaries $50,000 each: Jimel Dandy, Kanya Nesbeth and Bunny-Ann Fletcher
UWISTAT Bursary $40,000: Janelle Henry
Burger King Book Grant $10,000: Romane Baker
Jamaica Observer Bursary $75,000: Renae Lewis
ICWI Foundation Bursary $40,000: Kerrian Scarlett
Jamaica National Bursary $40,000: Micah-Hugh Thomas
Mildred Marshall Bursary $15,000: Ralpheina Thomas
Police Officers Association Bursary $50,000: Claudeen Stewart THANK YOU to our Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors and donors of gifts. The Jamaica Observer; Grace Kennedy Co. Ltd.; J Wray & Nephew; Jamaica National, ICWI Foundation; Worthy Park Estates; Caribbean Producers Jamaica; News Talk FM; DOJ Marketing; Breakdabox and Lithographic. Your amazing support made UWIDEF‟s 2011 Donor Recognition and Scholarship Awards Dinner a resounding success.
Giving is Easier Than Ever - New and Improved Payment Platforms for Your Contributions UWIDEF has introduced convenient and simple payment options. We are now able to accept donations using Debit/Credit Cards; Cheque Deposits; Deposit to UWIDEF bank accounts; Salary Deduction; Direct Debit; Tele- & Internet Banking at NCB and BNS. Online payments will be possible soon. UWIDEF Promotional Video UWIDEF launched a new promotional video highlighting the mandate and work of the Fund over 21 years. Help us share the UWIDEF story and grow our circle of giving. Contact us now to obtain your copy.
QUARTERLY
NEWSLETTER OF THE
UWI DEVELOPMENT AND
ENDOWMENT FUND
(Mona)
The Fund Photo Feature:
The UWIDEF Reward Card Programme
The UWIDEF Reward Card is an incentive program developed in partnership with various companies that will make their goods and services available at lower costs to Annual Donors to the University of the West Indies, Mona. It‟s UWIDEF‟s way, to say thank you to individuals who make annual commitments through UWIDEF and its part of a drive to encourage individual giving. Donors only need to commit a minimum of $500.00 per month for a year to receive great savings using the UWIDEF Reward Card. Donors will access discounts ranging from 5% to 60% off purchases from our growing list of discount partners. The Reward Card is valid for one year at a time and is renewed with subsequent annual commitments.
Call us at UWIDEF or visit the
website at for more information.
Black Africans are particularly vulnerable to the problem of obesity. Low or low middle income sub-Saharan African countries cannot afford to treat the many diseases facing their populations using a medical model because of the cost. In addition, developmental biology and medicine paired with the realities of poor nutrition, famine and pestilence have crafted a biology is ill suited to an environment of plenty. Therefore current rates of economic growth and resulting rapid increases in living standards will accelerate the existing explosion of obesity and co-morbid diseases which could reverse or hobble economic development. Elements of the Solution The TMRU forms part of a global consortium who have developed a research strategy that has successfully identified key biological markers of a person‟s risk of getting fat and developing those chronic diseases. This has been described in Caucasians from the UK, and Chinese Indians and Malays from Singapore. These markers identify determinants of risk of becoming fat and developing chronic disease in mother, child, as well as in adulthood. The research has also revealed several novel pathways involved in this process which are ripe for technological applications in pharmaceutical and food industries. UWIDEF Supporting a UWI Solution This grant along with other fundraising support form UWIDEF will accelerate research targeted towards the solutions necessary. The physical facilities that will be set up for this purpose will accelerate the identification of the markers in Africans within a three year period. Jamaica‟s demonstrated capacity to inform solutions has been proven by previous research efforts. This type of discovery research is pioneering and vital to efforts to dramatically improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs for populations in Jamaica, the Caribbean, West Africa and others of African descent. It has potential commercial applications for pharmaceutical and food industries globally and boosts the UWI‟s ability to span the gap between research, commercial application and improved quality of life for all. References: 1. Gluckman PD, Hanson M, Zimmet P, Forrester T. Losing the war against obesity: the need for a developmental perspective. Sci Transl Med. 2011 Jul 27;3(93):93cm19. 2. Godfrey KM, Sheppard A, Gluckman PD, Lillycrop KA, Burdge GC, McLean C, Rodford J, Slater-Jefferies JL, Garratt E, Crozier SR, Emerald BS, Gale CR, Inskip HM, Cooper C, Hanson MA. Epigenetic gene promoter methylation at birth is associated with child's later adiposity.
Diabetes 2011 May;60(5):1528-34. Epub 2011 Apr 6.
This issue
J$60M boost for TMRU Research P.1
The UWIDEF Reward Card Programme P.1
Our Reward Card Partners P.2
Donor Recognition & Scholarship Awards
2011P.2
New Century Club Benefits P.3
NEW FEATURE UWI Alumni Shine –Spotl ight
on Altoria Davis P.3
Donors‟ Spotlight –Rosalee Thomas P.3
Students‟ Stories – Michael Prescod P.3
Your Rewards – Dolphin CoveP.3
Students C.A.R.E P.3
Photo Feature P.4
UWIDEF News P.4
Upcoming Events P.4
I S S U E
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 1
The Fund Issue 4 December 2011
UWIDEF has approved a grant of J$60M to the Tropical Metabolism Research Unit (TMRU) to refurbish and equip laboratory facilities in the new Banyan Tree Laboratories that will support discovery of new knowledge to inform prevention and novel treatments for obesity and associated chronic diseases. This grant is made possible through an endowment provided by the Banyan Tree Foundation to UWIDEF for the developing facilities at the TMRU aimed at prevention and treatment of obesity and its related diseases, namely hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. The new labs will enable the TMRU to have cutting edge techniques available to successfully identify key biological markers in African origin populations (migrant and ancestral) which underpin prevention and treatment of obesity in the same way that such discoveries have been made for Indians, Chinese and Caucasians. This grant advances a larger research effort being led by Prof. Terrence Forrester of the TMRU which not only seeks to prevent and treat obesity and related non-communicable diseases, but also uncovers new tools to better prevent and manage such conditions.
Obesity - a Global Problem Terrence Forrester DM, FRCP, PhD, Professor of Experimental Medicine and Director of Tropical Metabolism Research Unit at the UWI is the principal investigator for this research here in Jamaica and part of a network of scientists globally who are committed to addressing the problem of obesity. The magnitude of the epidemics of obesity and associated diseases has ensured that there is global recognition of the colossal problems that these health threats pose to rich and poor populations. Discovery science about obesity is especially relevant to low income, low middle and middle income countries where most of the global burden of disease related to these conditions resides and where countries, like Jamaica are also the least capable of coping in an economic sense. Scientists like Professor Forrester have posited to agencies like the UN, that the tools that have been chosen to fix the problems of obesity are not adequate to the task and that what is required is a life cycle approach which recognizes opportunities for intervention to prevent these disorders at the population level. These scientists have put forward the theory that investing in health in adolescent girls, pre-pregnant women, during pregnancy, in addition to enhancing breast feeding and childhood growth, together, are much more powerful tools than lifestyle interventions that are the cornerstone of current recommendations for tackling obesity(1). The ineffectiveness of lifestyle interventions to prevent obesity and co-morbidities is evident in the simple observation that there is not one single country where such interventions have been successfully implemented or where partially implemented, are
effective.
Donate NOW to support student scholarships and the UWI‟s development. Learn more on our website:
Photos: (top left) Rev. and Mrs. Edgar Henry present J$500,000 to Mrs. Sasha Parke-Lynch, Executive Director of UWIDEF, to launch the Douane Earl Henry Memorial Scholarship being established to commemorate the life and service of their son, Douane, a former employee of UWIDEF and one who was committed to helping students. (2nd left) TELICON Group CEO and Chairman Donovan James (2nd left) and team TELiCON proudly share TELiCON‟s Century Club induction. TELiCON Group was recognized for their contribution of J$5 million to support scholarships for deserving students in the field of computer science and engineering; (3rd left) Mr. Karl Wright, UWIDEF Director presents a recognition award to Mrs. Merl Robb who later presented US$5,000 to support nursing scholarships on behalf of the UHWI Nursing Alumni (Canada); (4th left) UWIDEF Director, Mr. Earl Jarrett recognizes the Jamaica Medical Students Association who raise funds annually to provide bursaries for medical students; (bottom left) UWIDEF Director, Mr. Reynold Scott presents Natasha Campbell with one of 4 UWIDEF Scholarships; (bottom right) Judith Sewell-Grant, HR Manager, Tastee Limited presents the Tastee Medicine Scholarship award to Mr. Shane Burke, one of 7 scholarships in the areas of Law, Medicine and Nursing to students of the UWI at the UWIDEF Donor Recognition and Scholarship Awards. Tastee Ltd., a Century Club member since 1996, makes scholarship awards annually.
4 Season’s Greetings!
During the holiday season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those
who have made our progress possible. It is in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely...
Thank you and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!
We look forward to our continued partnership in 2012.
See our growing list of discount partners. FOOD: Cuddy‟s Sports Bar and Restaurant, Dragon Court Restaurant WELLNESS: Spa Aesthetique, Spartan Health Club, Nirvana Day Spa, Gym for Life, The Face Place, Rejuvenation, Gymkhana (Kgn. & Moby), Fit Farm APPAREL Training Camp, Angela‟s Boutique, Lee‟s Pharmacy, Boy O Boy Ltd., MERCHANDISE: Royal Trophies, NEW The Music Mart Ltd., NEW University Bookshop TELECOMMUNICATIONS & OTHER SERVICES: TELiCON Ltd. CAR CARE: Car X Auto Center Limited, King Midas Muffler, Wilfred‟s Wheel Alignment, tropical battery (islandwide) APPLIANCES & FURNITURE: One Stop Appliance and Furniture, Appliance and TV Depot, Singer HARDWARE & BUILDING SUPPLIES: Creative Building Finishes ACCOMODATION: Jakes Hotel Villas & Spa, Strawberry Hill Hotel and Spa ATTRACTIONS: Chukka Caribbean (all locations), Dolphin Cove, Dunn‟s River Falls, Mystic Mountain, Prospect Plantation, Five Star Water Sports Ltd. Discounts range from 5% to 60%. Conditions apply. Contact companies for details. Call us at 876 977 6757 or email [email protected] to learn how you can make a difference and earn rewards. F ea t u r e d R ew ar d P a r t n e r s …
DDDOOOLLLPPPHHHIIINNN CCCOOOVVVEEE Why not make a visit to DOLPHIN COVE your next adventure? DOLPHIN COVE, Jamaica‟s number one marine attraction where visitors are sure to have an “Experience of a Lifetime” available to UWIDEF Reward Card holders for 10% less. When you donate to the University of the West Indies Development and Endowment Fund to support student scholarships or projects at the University of the West Indies, Mona you earn rewards. Make a gift of a minimum JA$500.00 monthly or a one-time contribution of JA$6,000.00 annually to receive this and many more discounts.
STUDENTS CARE Conscious
Active
Responsive
Empowered
Student Philanthropy in
Action In this Issue, the STUDENTS CARE feature reflects on the life and service of Douane Earl Henry, who passed away on August 28, 2011. Douane Henry was UWIDEF‟s Research Analyst for over seven (7) years. Douane served UWIDEF and by extension the UWI Mona Campus with diligence and commitment. Douane is remembered by all who interacted with him as a team player who was solution-oriented, a thinker, and one who was never afraid to take on challenges. Douane will be most remembered though as a staunch advocate for education. This made him earnestly champion the cause of needy students by sourcing funding for scholarships and providing other forms of support for students. Douane himself initiated important UWIDEF programmes like Students CARE that facilitated student involvement in giving back to their community. He influenced student involvement in philanthropy. This is evidenced in the existing scholarship endowments funded and supported by students. Students and staff at the UWI Mona campus would have been impacted by his thoughtfulness and kindness and his contributions and service to UWIDEF, Irvine Hall, Glenmuir High School, Lions Club of Mona, UWI Leo Club, UWI‟s Violence Prevention Programme and the UWI Mona female football team will be long remembered.
Our students gain as much as those they serve: giving their time and service - getting valuable work experience, learning new skills, and helping to help others. UWIDEF therefore welcomes student volunteers as we seek to build a culture of giving back! Share your student volunteer story with us.
UWIDEF on Social Media Follow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWIDEF YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/uwidef#p/a/u/0/IL-9M7-wX4Y Visit our website: www.uwifundmona.org.jm Send your feedback, suggestions and stories to:
The Century Club is a prestigious honour society recognizing 74 of UWIDEF‟s first donors whose contributions established the endowment which has served the UWI Mona for over 20 years. Much has been achieved because of these early contributions and the impact is tangible in major infrastructural and technology based projects, applied research and student scholarships and bursaries. In recognition of these valuable contributions and in an attempt to attract new members, UWIDEF‟s Board recently approved a new range of benefits for Century Club members. These include:
Listing on Century Club Board prominently located in the Undercroft at UWI Mona
Press/news releases via popular print media
Formal induction and public recognition at UWIDEF‟s Annual Donor Recognition Ceremony
Recognition on the UWIDEF website.
One (1) UWI short course/year for an employee or beneficiary, at a maximum value of $75,000. This short course will be offered for a maximum of 5 years. (The employee or beneficiary must meet the UWI‟s requirements for matriculation into the course of choice.)
A named bursary valued at $50,000 annually for a period of 10 years.
Passes to UWI beach
Invitations to UWI Commemoration Ceremony and other important UWI Mona events
All donations to UWIDEF are tax exempt The criterion for Century Club membership is a minimum donation of J$5M.
Students’ Stor ies – Meet Michael Prescod – 2011 TELiCON Scholar
O u r D o n o r s … . p h i l a n t h r o p y i m p a c t i n g s t u d e n t s a n d l i f e a t t h e U W I M o n a
INDIVIDUAL FEATURE – Rosalee Thomas
CORPORATE FEATURE - PRO-TECH Ltd.
The Board and Staff of the UWI Development and Endowment Fund hosted over 200 guests at this year‟s Donor Recognition
and Scholarship Awards Dinner at the Mona Visitors Lodge on November 22, 2011. The Gold Room was truly „golden‟ and fittingly provided the perfect ambiance for paying tribute to the 77 members of the prestigious Century Club. The Century Club is a gift society, launched soon after the Fund‟s incorporation, wherein donors were invited to make contributions of $1million each towards building an endowment which continues to support the work of UWIDEF. UWIDEF, also at the event, inducted its newest Century Club member, TELiCON Group Ltd., who in 2010 donated $5million to support scholarships. Scholarships and bursaries were awarded to thirty (30) deserving and proud students by the respective donors, whose contributions along with those of individual donors made the disbursement of just under J$4 Million possible in 2011. UWIDEF Chairman, Hon. Dennis Lalor, expressed his pleasure in the staging of the event, which allowed UWIDEF to demonstrate to its various donors, especially the Century Club, the great benefit their support has won, not only for individuals and UWI Mona units which receive the direct support, but also by implication, the entire Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
The keynote speaker, Hon. Douglas Orane, O.J., Executive Chairman of Grace Kennedy gave an inspiring address in which he stated his unequivocal support for tertiary education and UWIDEF‟s cause. He also established the culture of philanthropy as having a strong history in Jamaica and discussed how we might work together to rebuild it. Mr. Orane challenged companies and individuals to more consciously make voluntary giving to education a part of their contribution to building Jamaica, as government simply cannot fulfill the education needs. His address spoke to the merits of “friendraising” as critical, and precursory, to “fundraising”; challenging the university and UWIDEF to be systematic and professional in building relationships and loyalty among alumni and raising funds. He pointed to other local examples of philanthropy which had flourished. UWIDEF received two gifts in support of students. The first donation of $500,000 came from the Henry family who used the opportunity to announce the establishment of a scholarship to commemorate the life and work of their son, Douane Henry who at age 31 had an untimely and tragic passing but whose service was committed to helping students at the UWI Mona. The second donation was from the UHWI Nursing Alumni (Canadian Chapter) whose fundraising efforts among their small group yielded US$5,000 to augment their scholarship fund held at UWIDEF. Mr. Patrick Hylton, Group Managing Director, National Commercial Bank, also a Century Club member, provided remarks on behalf of the donors. His message compelled the audience to remember that everyone deserves a chance and he pointed to the work of the NCB Foundation which itself supports education in Jamaica. The entertainment provided by the UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra and Harold Davis and Friends was the perfect accompaniment to an evening made possible only with the kind support of UWIDEF‟s sponsors: Jamaica Observer, ICWI Foundation, Jamaica National, Grace Kennedy, J Wray and Nephew, Caribbean Producers Jamaica, Worthy Park Estates, DOJ Marketing and Breakdabox.
Read about it: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/career/30-awarded-UWIDEF-scholarships_10254385 http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111202/social/social7.html http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20111125/news/news1.html http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Scholarship-award_10251040
UWI Development and Endowment Fund Donor Recognition and Scholarship Awards Dinner
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Ms. Davis fulfils a role that is critical to the UK‟s mission in Jamaica. Her responsibilities include providing perspective and analysis on the political work of the High Commission and advising the High Commissioner and the Deputy High Commissioner on political developments and their potential impact on the delivery of UK objectives. She also has the responsibility of liaising with legal bodies, Diaspora groups in the UK and Human Rights Groups among others – all with a view to becoming meticulously aware of the issues they face in order that the UK may assist with solutions where possible. Importantly, Ms. Davis is also responsible for devising and leading the High Commission‟s projection strategy to ensure that HMG‟s efforts are reflected positively and clearly to select audiences. Altoria‟s talents are not limited however to supporting HMG‟s efforts; she has found time in the past to hone her skills as a news anchor, producer and presenter at Power 106 radio alongside Ralston Hyman and Ronnie Thwaites. She has also had her stint in television hosting the popular “Our Voices” series and she crafts speeches and articles for corporate entities in her spare time. UWIDEF congratulates ALTORIA DAVIS, on her unique achievement and the large role she has been playing in ensuring that bilateral development assistance continues to be targeted in a way that enables countries like Jamaica to realize their goals and develop their full potential. Altoria Davis is exemplary of the large group of UWI Mona alumni who make a difference in all spheres of life, all over Jamaica, the Caribbean and the world. Altoria Davis was recently featured in the Voice, a popular UK newspaper. Read
about Altoria Davis at http://voice-online.co.uk/article/mission-uk
Annual donors provide a consistent and predictable flow of contributions which though individually small, when pooled together make a difference to many needy students. UWIDEF appreciates the generosity of all Annual Donors. “Whenever I give it makes someone happy; the act of giving was inculcated in me from childhood by my parents who gave out of their nothing (selflessly). Today my heart rejoices in knowing that I can share with someone in need; not looking for anything in return.” Rosalee is an annual donor whose monthly gifts to UWIDEF‟s Scholarship Fund helps provide assistance to needy students. She is also an employee at the UWI Office of Student Financing
where she meets students in need every day.
Michael Prescod is elated to be awarded this year‟s TELiCON Scholarship. “Receiving the TELiCON scholarship has been the most fulfilling and timely award I have received so far. It has motivated me to not only maintain a high academic standard but to thrive to make a positive impact to Jamaica’s technological industry. The sky is the limit to the opportunities available for hard work, perseverance and an indomitable zeal for success.” Michael is a final year engineering student in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, UWI Mona.
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A proud graduate of the UWI Mona,
Altoria Davis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of the West Indies Mona, a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill and a Legal Education Certificate from the Norman Manley Law School. Besides her outstanding academic achievement, Altoria Davis has the unique distinction of being the first Jamaican ever to be appointed political and press officer at the British High Commission in Kingston,
Jamaica.
Hon. Dennis H. Lalor, O.J., Chairman of the UWI Development and Endowment Fund shares a proud moment with some of the recipients of scholarships and bursaries at the recent UWIDEF Donor Recognition and Scholarship Awards Dinner on November 22, 2011. UWIDEF through partnerships and gifts from corporate, group and individual donors awarded scholarships and bursaries valued at over J$3 million to 30 deserving students at the event. (Inset – Keynote Speaker, Hon. Douglas Orane, O.J. delivers his address)
……in celebration of the Century Club and Scholarships
