Tech, Ja. held its annual Week of Welcome (WOW) Orientation Programme from August 18 to 24, 2024, at both its Kingston and Montego Bay campuses under the theme "Building Your Future Together, Embracing the Journey." Led by the Student Services Division, WOW aimed to help new students transition to university life. Events included a Commencement Service, College/Faculty orientation activities, a Community Service Conference, Students’ Union events, and concluded with the Academic Induction Ceremony. In his charge to new students at the Academic Induction Ceremony, Dr. Kevin Brown, President, encouraged students to "persevere," emphasizing that "this experience will change your life and allow you to achieve your dreams." He stressed the importance of education in national development, stating, "The only way our country will develop is if we have a highly educated population, and the vehicle for that is tertiary education." He added, "You are entering university to serve...when our government says that they want Engineers, they’re saying that they want UTech engineers, business administrators, architects, and health professionals." Dr. Brown assured students of the university’s commitment to being student-centered and effectively managing challenges. "We are working hard to ensure that the University maintains its mission and serves its students," he said. He also thanked the staff for their dedication, noting that their efforts are essential to achieving UTech’s mission and vision. Dr. Brown outlined his vision for a "RESET" model to drive the university’s transformation over the next decade, focusing on Research, Expanding access, a Studentcentered approach, Entrepreneurship, and Technology focus. Miss Marion Brown, Vice President and University Registrar, commended students for choosing UTech, Ja., a decision she described as pivotal for "transforming lives." She highlighted the university’s mission to equip students with the skills and knowledge to bring positive change, not only in Jamaica but across the Caribbean and beyond. The University Registrar encouraged students to embrace the Core Values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, and Team Spirit. UTech, Ja. President, Dr. Kevin Brown addresses students at the Academic Induction Ceremony on August 23, 2024 at the UTech, Ja. Papine Campus. Excited new students from UTech, Jamaica’s Western Campus display tokens they received during Orientation activities. Celebrating with the new students (from right) are President, Dr. Kevin Brown, Miss Antoinette Smith, Coordinator, UTech, Ja. Western Campus, Miss Audrey Dawes-Jarrett, University Chaplin, Miss Rushana Jarrett (at back), Lecturer, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, Dr. Audrey Gittens, Lecturer, Caribbean School of Nursing and Mr. Damoy Douglas UTech, Ja. 2021 Alumnus, Chevening Scholar and Governor General’s Achievement Awardee. UTech, Students’ Union President, Rick Darby (at front) and other members of the student leadership executive body (in uniform) are joined by a few new students as they ‘turn up the vibes’ with some electric dance moves during the Students’ Union/ Clubs and Societies session on Tuesday, August 20 – Day 3 of the UTech, Ja. Week of Welcome. Intrigued new students engaged with the technology on display by the Faculty of Engineering and Computing booth to learn more and to sign up. 4 July - September 2024 | VOICES Quarterly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica Dr. Kevin Brwon (right), President, University of Technology, Jamaica is joined by Miss Marion Brown (centre), Vice President and University Registrar and Professor Shermaine Barrett (left), Acting Deputy President in greeting new students following the Academic Induction Ceremony held on August 23, 2024 inside the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, UTech, Ja. Papine Campus. New Students Welcomed at Orientation 2024 Professor Shermaine Barrett, Acting Deputy President, welcomed the new students, inviting them to embrace "discovery, learning, and growth" within UTech, Ja.’s vibrant community of scholars, innovators, and leaders. Describing the university as "a hub where ideas are born, where critical thinking is nurtured, where your potential will be unlocked and dreams come true," Professor Barrett offered words of inspiration. U
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