“Music helps me escape the reality in which I live,” is a sentiment shared by many individuals around the world. Research has showed that music has many benefits. From relaxation, increase in verbal IQ and visual abilities, and provides an avenue to deal with stress and anxiety. While we have explored the social aspects of music, have you considered music from an educational standpoint? Let us explore why music should be studied?
A Universal Language
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NCU Supports National Farmers' Month
Under the theme, “Grow What We Eat… Eat What We Grow,” the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has dubbed the month of April “National Farmers’ month.” 2015 marks the 32nd celebration of Farmers’ month. The aim of National Farmers’ month is to recognize the work of the Jamaica’s to national development.
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The Beginning of the End
“No winter lasts forever, no spring skips its turn,” Hal Borland. Around the world, many seasonal changes are taking place. The ice is melting, the days are longer and warmer, and creation comes alive once more with the birth of God’s wonderful animals. By mid-spring (April), God waters the earth with showers of blessings and towards the end the flowers bask in His goodness.
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University Woes...
The period we spend in university will be “the best of times and the worst of times” in our lifetime. Though we might disagree on which areas are good and which are bad, there are five areas that have been found to be a common problem for university or college students. There is a solution to every problem.
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Count Down Has Begun
The countdown has begun… only a few weeks to go and summer will be here. The big question is what to do? There is no more school (at least for the lucky ones for whom it is not a necessity to attend summer sessions) and now you have free time on your hands. It is the time to do something for you.
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'Spotlight' Shines at NCU's Lignum Vitae Film Festival
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — The team behind the animated production Stoplight Hustle won six awards at Northern Caribbean University's (NCU's) Lignum Vitae Film Festival on Sunday, April 12.
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Do Not Lie on Your Résumé
I am applying for a job, the advertisement for which asks for experience at a level above my current job title. Is it OK to change my job title on my résumé to match what they are asking for?
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NCU Continues to Give Back
A group of communication studies students at Northern Caribbean University donated two nebulisers, five glucometers, a blood pressure machine and a microwave to the Accident and Emergency Department of Mandeville Regional Hospital last week.
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NCU Recruitment Officer Adds Value at Math Career Day
KENDAL, Manchester — Keen to improve Mathematics results, Kendal All-Age School in Manchester recently held its inaugural Mathematics Career Day.
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NCU Celebrates Administrative Professionals Week 2015
April 19-25, 2015 will highlight the important role of administrative professional in all sectors of the world of work. Under the theme, “Administrative Professional: Empowered to the one,” Northern Caribbean University (NCU) will host a four day seminar beginning on Monday April 20, 2015.
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NCU Joins in Celebrating International Earth Day
What part do you play to protect the planet you live on? Are you environmentally aware of the challenges facing our planet? Not many individuals realize that their daily activities can contribute (negatively or positively) to the environment. Around the world, April 22, is celebrated as International Earth Day.
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Photographic Highlights of NCU's Security Forces Thanksgiving Service 2015
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) hosted its fifteenth anniversary of the prayer and thanksgiving services for the Security Forces – members of the Area 3 police division along with members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).
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NCU Deans Declare Depth
Deans of Northern Caribbean University (NCU) hosted Monday’s weekly family focus under the theme “Depth” on April 20, 2015. They admitted that “unless we embrace the love of Christ in our lives we may not appreciate the depths of His love.” As Christians we must incorporate the love of God in our lives. Without this integration, we never truly understand His actions.
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NCU Celebrates World Book & Copyright Day 2015
“You cannot open a book without learning something.” – Confucius. On April 23, United Nations, Education, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will celebrate this day as World Book & Copyright day.
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Photographic Highlights of CCRJC Graduation in Rae Town, Kingston
The Community Counselling and Restorative Justice Centre (CCRJC) has been successful in meeting its objectives over the years.
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Stand Resolute - Security Forces Charged
“The security forces need to be committed. Commitment must be the driving force when they step out of the homes to do their duties. Despite the challenges, you must walk with your heads held high,” charged Pastor Levi Johnson at the recently held Security Thanksgiving Service at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) on April 18, 2015 in the Gymnatorium.
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Be That Consummate Professional - Dr Thompson Urge Admin Professionals
“Empowered professionalism cuts across all lines. It does not matter whether you are in office or you teach; or whether you drive a bus, you are either a professional or you are not,” asserted Dr. Herbert Thompson, former president of Northern Caribbean University and Educational Consultant at the recently held Administrative Professionals Week Luncheon at Neil’s Auditorium in Mandeville, Manchester.
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Bind With Excellence
Their warm and inviting atmosphere coupled with the radiant smiles of the amicable staff brightens your day. Excellence is the mantra by which this office exudes. The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Press consistently provides service at its best. From printing your simplest jobs to largest scale printing, NCU Press does it all.
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Reflecting of God's Goodness
As the week comes to an end, ask yourself, what did I achieve this week? Was I a blessing to someone? Exodus 20:8-11, states "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
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Less Stress... More Success - Spring Less Stress Day 2015
The United Students' Movement (USM), in collaboration with the Division of Student Services hosted Less Stress & Student Appreciation Day on April 22, 2015. This day marks the closure of classes for the spring semester. Throughout the semester, students were bombarded with assignments and presentations, coupled with the financial burdens, and as such one day is set aside for the students to relax and release all their stressors.
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