19 January – March 2022 | VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica Friends and family of late Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Lecturer, Jamar Thelwell, in collaboration with members of the Faculty, awarded Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Technology (BACAT), University of Technology, Jamaica student Demetrious Robe with the inaugural Jamar Thelwell Memorial Scholarship at a special ceremony held on February 1, 2022 at the University’s Papine Campus. An avid and committed educator in Audio, Video and Animation at University of Technology, Jamaica, Mr. Thelwell passed away on May 7, 2020 following a period of illness. By unanimous vote, the scholarship valued at $300,000.00, was awarded to Ms.Robe,whowas described as“highlymotivated anddetermined to succeed”, having done “much with limited resources.” In addition to maintaining a GPA score of 3.3, Demetrious is also President of the University’s Debating and Public Speaking Society and a member of the Dance Ensemble. Criteria for the scholarship recipient included demonstration of financial need, active participation in service to the University and to community, demonstration of consistent outstanding academic performance, and characteristics of hard work and persistence, with the potential to make an impact in the media field. During the ceremony, a tuition grant of $100,000.00 was also awarded to BACAT student Kemoya Brown, 2nd year, who impressed the scholarship interview panel with her dedication to her studies and to service at UTech, Jamaica, where she serves on the executive body of the Students’ Union and in the Tourism Action Club. 4th year BACAT student Shakira Davis, who also made a positive impression, received the donation of a laptop computer to assist her in completing her final year project. Ms. Marilyn Facey, Programme Director, BACAT, indicated “our students are brilliant, creative and have the capacity to make a lasting impact on the media landscape,” adding however, that “they are challenged with the increasing cost of higher education, pooled with limited funding.” She expressed pride in being part of initiatives in honour of Mr. Thelwell’s memory, highlighting “it is fitting that the scholarship is named in memory of a colleague and friend who was selfless in his interactions with staff and students.” Demetrious Robe (right), Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Technology (BACAT), Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies (FELS) 2nd year student, is awarded the inaugural Jamar Thelwell Memorial Scholarship by Ms. Shana-Kaye Thelwell, sister of late BACAT lecturer Jamar Thelwell, on February 1, 2022 during a special presentation ceremony at the UTech, Jamaica Papine Campus. Ms. Marilyn Facey (right), Programme Director, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Technology pose with recipient of the inaugural Jamar Thelwell Memorial Demetrious Robe and awardees Shakira Davis and Kemoya Brown, BACAT students. Inaugural Jamar Thelwell Memorial Scholarship
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