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Lecturer gives opening talk at journo workshop

CARIMAC lecturer Fae Ellington (left) addresses Caribbean journalists at a workshop on the avian and human pandemic influenza in January. With Ellington is Brian Armstead, Development Officer, International Media Training, IDB/BBG, Washington, DC.

"Respect" shown in honour of Rex

"Respect", a film that details the 1999 installation of Professor the Honourable Ralston 'Rex' Nettleford as Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, was shown at CARIMAC as a mark of respect and remembrance. Professor Nettleford was instrumental in the establishment of CARIMAC, and up to the time of his death taught History, Politics and Culture of the West Indies in the Diploma Programme.

CARIMAC part of regional disaster management project

Before the calamitous earthquake in Haiti on January 12, a group of communications specialists, representatives from regional disaster offices and educators met to review draft materials aimed at increasing public awareness and education about tsunamis and other coastal hazards. Charmaine Henry, assistant lecturer and CARIMAC representative on the Public Awareness and Education sub-committee of the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System Project said the group's efforts are integral to regional disaster management. "We have to ensure that the communication strategy is effective and that the message designed is clear, appropriate and consistent for the region," Henry said.

Foundation created for Prof Nettleford

The University of the West Indies plans to establish the Rex Nettleford Foundation for Caribbean Cultural and Social Studies to commemorate the life and work of the former Vice-Chancellor Emeritus. This foundation will fund research in the arts, history, politics and culture of the Caribbean.

Final-year luncheon for CARIMAC students

CARIMAC hosted its second annual business luncheon for final-year students on February 4. Almost ninety students from the undergraduate and diploma programmes attended. This year's guest speaker was Yvonne Gittens Joseph, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago who spoke about the opportunities within the CSME for young people and media practitioners.

CARIMAC alumnus and lecturer collab on historic publication

Champs 100 is the latest project of Michael Grant, CARIMAC adjunct lecturer. Grant, who edits the book, has partnered with CARIMAC alumnus Hubert Lawrence to produce a commemorative work that celebrates the ISSA/Grace Boys and Girls Athletics Championships in Jamaica.

Grad has eyes set on the film industry

Michelle Serieux (Multimedia, ’05) has her eyes set on the international film festival Berlinale. There, Serieux hopes to show her short film ‘Missed’.

New book edited by former CARIMAC head

Former CARIMAC director Marjan de Bruin is one of three editors of a new book on gender and advertising. The book is entitled Women, Advertising and Representation and is published by Hampton Press in New Jersey. The other members of the editorial team are Sue Abel and Anita Nowak.

Retweet contest has a winner

Congratulations to the winner of our first retweet contest, Shannon Haldane. She can enrol on any CARIMAC short course scheduled for 2010.

Lecturers shoot video in Haiti

Yvette Rowe, coordinator of the television specialisation, and adjunct lecturer Ray Edwards provided essential support to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) during relief efforts in Haiti last month.

CARIMAC welcomes seventh cohort for MA CSBC

“We promise to provide you with a programme that is academically and professionally sound,” said CARIMAC director Dr. Canute James in his address to new graduate students of the Communication for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC) programme.

CARIMAC.com produces video for Faculty of Law

Just in time for Research Day at the UWI Mona this month, CARIMAC.com teamed up with the Faculty of Law to produce a 30-minute video that highlights the research and publications of four faculty members.

CARIMAC alum named valedictorian for graduating ‘09 class

CARIMAC alumna Kimberly Campbell was one of three valedictorians at this year’s weekend-long graduation ceremonies at the University of the West Indies. She tells Intercom about her experience as valedictorian and future plans.

CARIMAC lecturer receives honorary doctorate

The University of the West Indies has conferred an honorary doctorate on John Maxwell, veteran journalist, environmental activist and adjunct lecturer. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa.

Wi Likkle But Wi Tallawah!

“Wi Likkle but Wi Tallawah!” - This was the message sent by Caribbean participants at the recent CTA Seminar on “The Role of Media in the Agricultural and Rural Development of ACP countries” held in Brussels, from October 12th to 16th.

Congratulations

CARIMAC wishes to offer sincere congratulations to our 2009 graduates. You've worked hard and we applaud your achievements.

St. Juste wraps up film shoot

Adjunct lecturer Franklyn St. Juste recently completed photography on the documentary film "Coolie Pink and Green". The film is about the coming of age of a young girl and a culture. It is directed and produced by Dr. Patricia Mohammed, professor of gender and culture studies at the UWI.

Students shadow Fame FM staff during on campus broadcast

Natalee Legore, Primrose Barrett, Simone Lunan and Ruth Levy received first-hand experience when they co-presented and co-produced the “School Rules” programme on Fame Fm. Legore and Barrett co-presented the programme while the other pair shadowed the programme’s producer.

Lecturers to take part in Global Media Monitoring Project

In early November, the fourth Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) will take place in over 110 countries around the world. Hilary Nicholson of Women’s Media Watch-Jamaica, and an adjunct lecturer, is spearheading Jamaica’s participation in the survey. Additionally, Nicholson and lecturer Corinne Barnes are coordinating the participation of nine other Caribbean territories in this global research project.