Week in Review is a compilation of news and events at Northern Caribbean University.
Week in Review
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Guatemala: Hundreds join the church after baptisms in Lake Atitlan
Thousands of Seventh-day Adventists gathered earlier this month at Lake Atitlan in northwest Guatemala to witness the baptism of hundreds of new members. Many of the spectators were there to see the results of their months-long efforts of bringing the gospel to their friends and neighbors.
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NCU Hosts Career Expo
The Northern Caribbean University's (NCU) gymnatorium at its main campus in Mandeville was abuzz with activity during its Career Exposition on Thursday, March 29.
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NCU Recognises Security Forces For Jamaica 50
Nineteen individuals - 17 women and two men - and one institution, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), were recognised as being "Models of Excellence in Nation Building" by Northern Caribbean University (NCU) during its 12th annual Prayer, Thanksgiving and Awards Service.
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Photographic Highlights of Awards Ceremony at Prayer and Thanksgiving Service
Nineteen individuals - 17 women and two men - and one institution, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), were recognised as being "Models of Excellence in Nation Building" by Northern Caribbean University (NCU) during its 12th annual Prayer, Thanksgiving and Awards Service.
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Seasonal Changes
Have you ever stopped to notice the changes in nature as it goes from one season into the other? Did you know that the changes in the climate can affect the manner in which our entire body functions? Throughout the 365 days of the year, our small blue planet experiences many changes daily. Our water levels are slowly receding, polar ice caps are slowly melting, grape-fruit sized hail stones are falling from the sky, and some tectonic plates are sliding past each other. These small changes in nature affect our behaviour and cognitive skills. Let us explore how a change of climate may impact our daily lives.
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Youth minister welcomes UNESCO clubs
YOUTH and Culture Minister, Lisa Hanna, has welcomed establishment of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Club movement in Jamaica.
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Give the police your support — NCU president
THE Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), which has in recent weeks come under intense criticism for a series of questionable police killings, has received backing from President of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Dr Trevor Gardner.
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Photographic Highlight of NCU President's Social
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) president Dr. Trevor G. Gardner recently donned his chef outfit and sports gears as he feted the faculty, staff, and students at the University’s first ‘president’ social at the NCU main campus in Mandeville. The event which had games and social activities to entertain the large turnout of participants were played at the games courts, NCU greens, and the gymnatorium. The president and his wife also showcased their culinary skills when they prepared what was considered one of their special treat, the Trinidadian ‘doubles’ which they shared with the more than one thousand participants at the Thursday evening event. Here is a photographic highlight of the event.
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Photographic Highlights of NCU's Final Assembly Session for Semester
Northern Caribbean University (NCU) division of Spiritual Affairs held its final Worship Assembly for the semester with a musical treat on the NCU main campus. The event was led by the head of Campus Ministries Dr. Robert Wright who guided the many talented musicians, faculty, staff, and students as they ministered to the audience with mind blowing music. The assembly session was well received by those in attendance as the student population prepare themselves for final exams. The Division of Spiritual Affairs is the major organ in facilitating the achievement of the spiritual mission of NCU. It is primarily responsible for devising and implementing appropriate programme and activities to spiritually nurture the university’s population and the wider community. The mantra of this division is; we love, we care, we serve by Mingling, Modeling and Molding.
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Student Teams from Central Jamaica to sway Judges at NCU Debate
An exciting National Moot Assembly Legal Debate geared at providing an avenue for students to weigh in on proposed legislature will unfold on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the Mandeville campus of Northern Caribbean University (NCU).
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Problem Solving
Who would have thought that our arithmetic skills are useful outside of the classroom? Around the world many students shun the concept of utilizing their arithmetic skills throughout their daily lives. Not everyone enjoys solving problems; but those few individuals who embrace the challenge of solving problems are revolutionizing the world one day at a time. It is through solving problems that we create a better place to live. Let us explore how you can begin solving problems today.
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Photographic Highlights of Security Forces Thanksgiving Service at NCU
THE Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), which has in recent weeks come under intense criticism for a series of questionable police killings, has received backing from President of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Dr Trevor Gardner. Dr Gardner, who was the speaker at 12th Annual Prayer, Thanksgiving and Awards Service for the security forces on Saturday at the NCU's main campus in Mandeville, urged his fellow Jamaicans to support the police in their fight against crime. Here is a photographic highlight of the Divine Service programme.
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Status of Youth must be Addressed - Hanna
Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna, has highlighted the need to address the status of the nation's youth, within the context of their role in national development.
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Building media literacy skills in children an ever-present challenge
Kay Osborne's recent call for media literacy to become a national priority is an interesting view that merits some attention by our decision makers in government as well as our educational institutions. According to one newspaper report, her recommendation was made while addressing a recent Northern Caribbean University communication symposium in Mandeville.
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How Buildings Could Come to Life
Everyday a child is born. With each passing moment lives are created and destroyed. It is estimated that by 2050, the population of cities around the world will triple. So how will we adjust to the rising increase in population? How are we going to provide adequate space to accommodate this growing population? To facilitate a sustainable architecture, a concept called “bio-mimickery” has been developed. This idea stemmed from the concept of “designs copying nature.” Let me introduce you to the emerging technologies of sustainable architecture.
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Jamaica’s Youth to Gain from Strengthened Crisis Prevention and Intervention programme
The counselling process for children who experience trauma and crises has received a boost as some of the nation’s educators and support personnel were trained at the International PREPaRE Workshop on School Crisis Prevention and Intervention on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Guidance counsellors, teachers, social workers and other professionals convened in the Main Auditorium at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) for the workshop that was fully funded by the United States Embassy.
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Photographic Highlights of National legal Debate
An exciting National Moot Assembly Legal Debate geared at providing an avenue for students to weigh in on proposed legislature unfold on Thursday, April 19, 2012 on the Mandeville campus of Northern Caribbean University (NCU). The debate, which was the first of its kind at the institution, is an initiative of the Department of History, Geography, and Social Sciences aimed at stimulating intellectual exchange on topical issues in the legal arena. Here is a photographic highlight of the event.
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Model cop strives to make a difference
SHE'S THE type of person who loves a challenge, so when she quit her civilian job two years ago at the Ministry of National Security to serve her country as a law enforcement officer, 38-year-old Marlene Bonner had one goal in mind and that was to ensure justice for all and help change the perception people had about the Jamaica Constabulary Force.
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Portraits of God's Love
Perhaps the most well known and used text in the Bible is John 3:16; this portion of scripture emphasises the reason Christ laid down His life on Calvary for the salvation of the human family. John says that reason is love. “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” It is this same John who helps us to understand why God can only act out of love in 1 John 4: 8 where he points out that God is Love. However, we cannot see God directly so He has painted several portraits of Himself: we see that portrait in the life of His son Christ Jesus, and that is why Christ said, when you see me, you see the Father; we see Him in his creation, that is why the Psalmist David says in Psalm 19 that “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth his handywork;” indeed, human beings have also been tasked with that responsibility – to show forth God’s love. This photographic review gives us a glimpse, a portrait of God’s love.
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