UTech, Jamaica 60th Anniversary Newspaper Supplement

Special Advertisement 6 THE DAILY OBSERVER SUNDAY JULY 22, 2018 twitter.com/jamaicaobserver www.jamaicaobserver.com Year-long Celebration To mark the accomplishments in this 60th diamond anniversary we are rolling out a series of year-long activities and events under the theme, “Pioneering Past, Bright Future.” As UTech, Jamaica contemplates its past and looks to its continued future role in nation building, our university must remain committed to our Mission “to simulate positive change in Caribbean society through the provision of high-quality learning and research opportunities and service to our communities.” This mission cannot be achieved without the input of all stakeholders working in unison for the good name, reputation and progress of the university. We invite everyone to share in the advancement of the University of Technology, Jamaica as a world class centre of excellence and service to our students, stakeholders and the wider society. Visit the University of Technology, Jamaica Website at www.utech.edu.jm for the full calendar of activities. UTech, Jamaica: “Looking Back, Looking Forward” First Chancellor, University of Technology, Jamaica, The Hon. Lord Morris of Handsworth, OJ, right, presents a graduate with his degree at a University Graduation Ceremony. <<< CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 11. In 2012 the Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences was established, with teaching in oral health and public health disciplines. 12.In sports, UTech, Jamaica has been the most successful tertiary institution in Jamaica. The institution has won intercollegiate male championship 43 times over the 57 year history, and the femalecategory approximately 8 times. In the flagship sport of Track and Field UTech, Jamaica has enjoyed unparalleled success, with our home-trained athletes competing on the world stage in every major international competition up to the level of the Olympics. 13.In December 2017, the Shared Facilities Building was officially opened providing much needed additional teaching and learning spaces for our students and faculty. 14. On February 1, 2018 the University of Technology, Jamaica Press was established. Mrs. Pat Ramsay, (centre), conceptualiser of the Caribbean Sculpture Park listens keenly to artist Kay Sullivan, (right) during a visit to the park. Looking on is Miss Audrey Chin. Former Director of Sport and Olympian Dennis Johnson poses with UTech, Jamaica athletes from left, Oral Thompson, Asafa Powell, Winston Smith and Ainsley Waugh with their Championship of America trophy won at the 2004 Penn Relays in the College Men’s 4 x 100 M event.