March 3, 2003 – This month's entertainment and activities at Divi Carina Bay Casino include:
— We've Got Your Number in March. Come hear your favorite songs from the '70s, '80s, and '90s performed by the one and only Area Code, straight from New York. Catch all three acts Wednesday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and on Sunday from 8 p.m. to midnight. We also are proud to offer a wide selection of St. Croix's local bands.
— Anniversary. We'll be "3" on Friday, March 14. Beachcomber's Club members are invited to pick up a free T-shirt all day, and toast our anniversary with cake and champagne at 7 p.m. Twenty-five dollars will be awarded every half hour from 1 to 7 p.m. to lucky Beachcombers during the Hot Seat.
— Big Bucks Giveaway. Stop by the Beachcomber's Club booth daily to earn entries. On March 25, win your share of more than $6,500 in prize money. Double your fun (and your entries) on Tuesdays!
— Easy Money Mondays Slot Tournament. Beachcomber's Club members are invited to play with no entry fee every Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. All three round winners will receive $25 cash! A hundred dollars will be awarded to the final round first-prize winner, and $50 to the final round second-prize winner. It's fun – and it's FREE!
— Special Bingo Bonanza — Pick up your FREE Bingo card at the Beachcomber's Club booth every Tuesday and Thursday after 6 p.m. and every Sunday between noon and 3 p.m. One FREE Bingo game will be played at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays in the casino. A verified cover-all Bingo in 48 numbers or less wins $1,000; verified cover-all Bingo after 48 numbers wins $100. Multiple winners will split cash prizes. Must be a Beachcomber's Club member to play.
Karaoke, March 11 and 25. Choose from more than 1,000 songs! Join St. Croix's hottest host, Malcolm Evans, as he spins the tunes you want to sing! The fun starts at 9 p.m.
This month's local bands include the Caribbean Jazz Quintet, Digital Band, Latin Sounds, Liquid Sounds, Oreo, X-Citements and the Xpress Band.
Double Points on Birthdays. Come in on your birthday and earn double points on your Beachcomber's Club Card all day. Register at the Beachcomber Club prior to play.
St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Let the Carina Café treat your taste buds with their daily specials: corned beef and cabbage or shepherd's pie. Our $1 green beer specials are sure to liven up your spirits!
BAJO EL SOL FEATURING WORK BY BOULON, HANSEN
March 3, 2003 – New works by two St. John artists moving in new directions, painter Kimberly Boulon and ceramist Mark Hansen, are showcased in the exhibition opening with the March "First Friday" reception at Bajo el Sol Gallery this week at Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay.
Kimberly Boulon
Boulon is well known for her striking landscapes and figure paintings. But the work she will display in the show opening on Friday reflects her movement into new directions in the last year.
"In this show I will be exploring the ancient Chinese yin/yang theory as it applies to realistic and impressionistic female figure and still life painting using oil and pastel mediums," she states. According to the theory, she explains, "there is an energy flow produced from opposing forces in nature that gives balance to life. Yin/yang thus applies to all artistic elements … from value and color to composition and movement, connecting drawing and painting and abstraction and representation."
Boulon's new work "is an outgrowth of my workshops with master artists Hong Nian Zhang and Lois Woolley at the Woodstock School of the Arts in New York," she says. Although she finds it necessary to explore various theories and ideas, "when applying a harmonious — unequal — balance of contrasts, I feel connected and complete in painting as well as life."
Mark Hansen
Hansen's current sculptural work "is experimental and very exciting," Bajo el Sol publicist Pat Whitehead states. "It explores raku-fired sculpture with digitally modified images, laser decal transfers and applied oxides and lusters."
"Increasingly in this century we are surrounded by electronic images and frozen information — date of birth, nationality, schooling — all recorded in binary digits that will last forever," Hansen says. "They are as invisible and as inextinguishable as God."
As a sculptor, he says, "I am intrigued by this marriage of two mediums, one ancient, one modern; one fired earth, the other electronic light and binary code. In these pieces, my aim is to explore that push and pull, the tension between all things that keeps them simultaneously together and apart."
The public is invited to the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The exhibition will be up until the first week of April. The gallery is located in Mongoose Junction.
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Kimberly Boulon
Boulon is well known for her striking landscapes and figure paintings. But the work she will display in the show opening on Friday reflects her movement into new directions in the last year.
"In this show I will be exploring the ancient Chinese yin/yang theory as it applies to realistic and impressionistic female figure and still life painting using oil and pastel mediums," she states. According to the theory, she explains, "there is an energy flow produced from opposing forces in nature that gives balance to life. Yin/yang thus applies to all artistic elements … from value and color to composition and movement, connecting drawing and painting and abstraction and representation."
Boulon's new work "is an outgrowth of my workshops with master artists Hong Nian Zhang and Lois Woolley at the Woodstock School of the Arts in New York," she says. Although she finds it necessary to explore various theories and ideas, "when applying a harmonious — unequal — balance of contrasts, I feel connected and complete in painting as well as life."
Mark Hansen
Hansen's current sculptural work "is experimental and very exciting," Bajo el Sol publicist Pat Whitehead states. "It explores raku-fired sculpture with digitally modified images, laser decal transfers and applied oxides and lusters."
"Increasingly in this century we are surrounded by electronic images and frozen information — date of birth, nationality, schooling — all recorded in binary digits that will last forever," Hansen says. "They are as invisible and as inextinguishable as God."
As a sculptor, he says, "I am intrigued by this marriage of two mediums, one ancient, one modern; one fired earth, the other electronic light and binary code. In these pieces, my aim is to explore that push and pull, the tension between all things that keeps them simultaneously together and apart."
The public is invited to the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The exhibition will be up until the first week of April. The gallery is located in Mongoose Junction.
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BAJO EL SOL FEATURING NEW BOULON, HANSEN WORK
March 3, 2003 – New works by two St. John artists moving into new directions, painter Kimberly Boulon and ceramist Mark Hansen, are showcased in the exhibition opening with the March "First Friday" reception at Bajo el Sol Gallery this week.
Kimberly Boulon
Boulon is well known for her striking landscapes and figure paintings. But the work she will display in the show opening on Friday reflects her movement into new directions in the last year.
"In this show I will be exploring the ancient Chinese yin/yang theory as it applies to realistic and impressionistic female figure and still life painting using oil and pastel mediums," she states. According to the theory, she explains, "there is an energy flow produced from opposing forces in nature that gives balance to life. Yin/yang thus applies to all artistic elements … from value and color to composition and movement, connecting drawing and painting and abstraction and representation."
Boulon's new work "is an outgrowth of my workshops with master artists Hong Nian Zhang and Lois Woolley at the Woodstock School of the Arts in New York," she says. Although she finds it necessary to explore various theories and ideas, "when applying a harmonious — unequal — balance of contrasts, I feel connected and complete in painting as well as life."
Mark Hansen
Hansen's current sculptural work "is experimental and very exciting," Bajo el Sol publicist Pat Whitehead states. "It explores raku-fired sculpture with digitally modified images, laser decal transfers and applied oxides and lusters."
"Increasingly in this century we are surrounded by electronic images and frozen information — date of birth, nationality, schooling — all recorded in binary digits that will last forever," Hansen says. "They are as invisible and as inextinguishable as God."
As a sculptor, he says, "I am intrigued by this marriage of two mediums, one ancient, one modern; one fired earth, the other electronic light and binary code. In these pieces, my aim is to explore that push and pull, the tension between all things that keeps them simultaneously together and apart."
The public is invited to the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The exhibition will be up until the first week of April. The gallery is located in Mongoose Junction.
Publisher's note : Like the St. John Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
Kimberly Boulon
Boulon is well known for her striking landscapes and figure paintings. But the work she will display in the show opening on Friday reflects her movement into new directions in the last year.
"In this show I will be exploring the ancient Chinese yin/yang theory as it applies to realistic and impressionistic female figure and still life painting using oil and pastel mediums," she states. According to the theory, she explains, "there is an energy flow produced from opposing forces in nature that gives balance to life. Yin/yang thus applies to all artistic elements … from value and color to composition and movement, connecting drawing and painting and abstraction and representation."
Boulon's new work "is an outgrowth of my workshops with master artists Hong Nian Zhang and Lois Woolley at the Woodstock School of the Arts in New York," she says. Although she finds it necessary to explore various theories and ideas, "when applying a harmonious — unequal — balance of contrasts, I feel connected and complete in painting as well as life."
Mark Hansen
Hansen's current sculptural work "is experimental and very exciting," Bajo el Sol publicist Pat Whitehead states. "It explores raku-fired sculpture with digitally modified images, laser decal transfers and applied oxides and lusters."
"Increasingly in this century we are surrounded by electronic images and frozen information — date of birth, nationality, schooling — all recorded in binary digits that will last forever," Hansen says. "They are as invisible and as inextinguishable as God."
As a sculptor, he says, "I am intrigued by this marriage of two mediums, one ancient, one modern; one fired earth, the other electronic light and binary code. In these pieces, my aim is to explore that push and pull, the tension between all things that keeps them simultaneously together and apart."
The public is invited to the opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The exhibition will be up until the first week of April. The gallery is located in Mongoose Junction.
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REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING AT UVI
The Territorial Committee of the Virgin Islands Republican Party will meet in the video conferencing facilites of the University of the Virgin Islands, room 713.
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING AT UVI
March 3, 2003 – The Territorial Committee of the Virgin Islands Republican Party will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, in the video conferencing facilities of the University of the Virgin Islands, room 713.
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REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING AT UVI
The Territorial Committee of the Virgin Islands Republican Party will meet in the video conferencing facilities of the University of the Virgin Islands, Room T101.
UVI BULLETIN BOARD
March 3, 2003 – The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued today has these announcements:
Health Fair and Blood Drive Slated March 5 on St. Croix Campus
"See Your Way To Healthier Living" is the theme of UVI's annual Health Fair and Blood Drive, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at The Greathouse on the UVI St. Croix campus. The general public is invited to participate. Activities planned for the day include: blood donations, glucose, blood pressure and HIV Testing, and testicular and self breast examination instructions. Vision screening and information sharing by Peer Health Educators are also planned.
Workshops planned include: "Care Enough to Count Calories." by Alice Henry, R.D., from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and "Dancersize." by Roy Newton of Paradise Gym, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. An open forum, titled "Here's to Your Health," will be moderated by Arakere Prasad, M.D., from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first 15 people to register for each of the workshops will receive gifts. For details contact UVI's Health Services nurse Justa "Tita" Thompson at 692-4214 or send e-mail to tthomps@uvi.edu.
Open House for High School Students, Officials Set March 7 on St. Thomas
UVI will host an Open House for high school seniors and juniors, and school officials on Friday, March 7, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas campus. The Open House is designed to provide a firsthand look at the wealth of academic opportunities, professional development initiatives and extracurricular activities offered at the university. UVI faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide perspective on the unique UVI experience. Informational sessions and a Fair Exhibition are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch is slated from noon to 1 p.m. and campus tours will be offered 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact UVI's office of student recruitment at 693-1224.
Carabana Theater Ensemble to Bring "Queen Mary" to St. Thomas Campus
St. John's Carabana Theater Ensemble will bring its production of "Queen Mary" to UVI's St. Thomas campus for two presentations on Friday, March 7. Performances in the UVI Little Theatre in the CA Building are slated for noon and 8 p.m. The shows are free to the university community as well as the general public. These are the only scheduled presentations of "Queen Mary" on St. Thomas.
"Queen Mary" is a dramatic performance featuring music and movement. It depicts the life and times of the women who led the St. Croix Labor Revolt of the 1800s. This play features UVI student Dwight Browne and UVI graduate Vanessa Olivacce.
The UVI Student Government Association and the student activities office on the St. Thomas campus are hosting the productions in celebration of International Women's Month.
Noted Civil Rights Attorney to Speak on Both Campuses
Noted civil rights attorney Fred David Gray will make presentations on March 10 and 11 at UVI. Gray, who successfully defended Rosa Parks and served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s first civil rights lawyer, is described as an entertaining speaker who focuses on the importance of diversity and who can make individuals proud of their cultural heritage.
Gray will make two presentations on Monday, March 10, on the St. Croix campus. The first is scheduled at noon in the Theatre (Evans Center room 401). It is for the UVI community. A second session is planned at 7:30 p.m. in the UVI cafetorium, and the general public is invited to the evening presentation. Gray's St. Thomas campus presentation is slated for noon on Tuesday, March 11, in Chase Auditorium (Business Education room 110). It is open to the UVI community and the general public.
For details on St. Croix call 692-4000; on St. Thomas call 693-1111.
UVI-Queen Mary Walk/Run Slated March 14
UVI's St. Croix campus invites alumni, students faculty and the entire V.I. community to participate in the second annual UVI-Queen Mary Highway Walk/Run on Friday, March 14.
The Walk/Run — which is part of the campus' celebration of Charter Day and the inauguration of Dr. LaVerne Ragster as UVI's fourth president — begins promptly at 6 a.m. (assembly time 5:30 a.m.) in the K-Mart parking lot in Sunshine Mall and proceeds along the Queen Mary Highway to the University's St. Croix Campus. The event ends at approximately 8 a.m.
The registration fee is $15 for adults and $12 for students and children. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and towel. Light refreshments will be provided on conclusion of the walk/run. Commemorative prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
Registration forms are available from the chancellor's office or on-line.
White House Initiative on HBCUs and UVI Offer March 19-20 Technical Workshop
UVI's St. Croix Campus will host a technical assistance workshop on funding and career opportunities sponsored by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and UVI on March 19 and 20. St. Croix campus Chancellor Jennifer Jackson says the two days of workshops will provide an excellent opportunity to interact with representatives from a number of federal agencies and the funding opportunities they oversee.
UVI President Dr. LaVerne Ragster will join with 15 other university presidents who are registered. Representatives from 30 HBCUs and seven different federal departments are expected to participate. The workshop is designed for individuals involved with federally funded research or academic programs. The cost of registration is $125 for those who sign up by March 5. An additional late fee of $25 will be charged after March 5. For details or to register call 692-4183.
WSTA's "Eye On UVI" Features University Academic Offerings, Programs
St. Thomas radio station WSTA (AM-1340) is broadcasting twice-weekly programs on UVI's academic offerings and research. "Eye On UVI" — hosted by Alex Randall — airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tune in regularly to learn more about UVI's academic offerings and research programs.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
Publisher's note : Like the St. Croix Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
Health Fair and Blood Drive Slated March 5 on St. Croix Campus
"See Your Way To Healthier Living" is the theme of UVI's annual Health Fair and Blood Drive, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at The Greathouse on the UVI St. Croix campus. The general public is invited to participate. Activities planned for the day include: blood donations, glucose, blood pressure and HIV Testing, and testicular and self breast examination instructions. Vision screening and information sharing by Peer Health Educators are also planned.
Workshops planned include: "Care Enough to Count Calories." by Alice Henry, R.D., from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and "Dancersize." by Roy Newton of Paradise Gym, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. An open forum, titled "Here's to Your Health," will be moderated by Arakere Prasad, M.D., from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first 15 people to register for each of the workshops will receive gifts. For details contact UVI's Health Services nurse Justa "Tita" Thompson at 692-4214 or send e-mail to tthomps@uvi.edu.
Open House for High School Students, Officials Set March 7 on St. Thomas
UVI will host an Open House for high school seniors and juniors, and school officials on Friday, March 7, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas campus. The Open House is designed to provide a firsthand look at the wealth of academic opportunities, professional development initiatives and extracurricular activities offered at the university. UVI faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide perspective on the unique UVI experience. Informational sessions and a Fair Exhibition are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch is slated from noon to 1 p.m. and campus tours will be offered 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact UVI's office of student recruitment at 693-1224.
Carabana Theater Ensemble to Bring "Queen Mary" to St. Thomas Campus
St. John's Carabana Theater Ensemble will bring its production of "Queen Mary" to UVI's St. Thomas campus for two presentations on Friday, March 7. Performances in the UVI Little Theatre in the CA Building are slated for noon and 8 p.m. The shows are free to the university community as well as the general public. These are the only scheduled presentations of "Queen Mary" on St. Thomas.
"Queen Mary" is a dramatic performance featuring music and movement. It depicts the life and times of the women who led the St. Croix Labor Revolt of the 1800s. This play features UVI student Dwight Browne and UVI graduate Vanessa Olivacce.
The UVI Student Government Association and the student activities office on the St. Thomas campus are hosting the productions in celebration of International Women's Month.
Noted Civil Rights Attorney to Speak on Both Campuses
Noted civil rights attorney Fred David Gray will make presentations on March 10 and 11 at UVI. Gray, who successfully defended Rosa Parks and served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s first civil rights lawyer, is described as an entertaining speaker who focuses on the importance of diversity and who can make individuals proud of their cultural heritage.
Gray will make two presentations on Monday, March 10, on the St. Croix campus. The first is scheduled at noon in the Theatre (Evans Center room 401). It is for the UVI community. A second session is planned at 7:30 p.m. in the UVI cafetorium, and the general public is invited to the evening presentation. Gray's St. Thomas campus presentation is slated for noon on Tuesday, March 11, in Chase Auditorium (Business Education room 110). It is open to the UVI community and the general public.
For details on St. Croix call 692-4000; on St. Thomas call 693-1111.
UVI-Queen Mary Walk/Run Slated March 14
UVI's St. Croix campus invites alumni, students faculty and the entire V.I. community to participate in the second annual UVI-Queen Mary Highway Walk/Run on Friday, March 14.
The Walk/Run — which is part of the campus' celebration of Charter Day and the inauguration of Dr. LaVerne Ragster as UVI's fourth president — begins promptly at 6 a.m. (assembly time 5:30 a.m.) in the K-Mart parking lot in Sunshine Mall and proceeds along the Queen Mary Highway to the University's St. Croix Campus. The event ends at approximately 8 a.m.
The registration fee is $15 for adults and $12 for students and children. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and towel. Light refreshments will be provided on conclusion of the walk/run. Commemorative prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
Registration forms are available from the chancellor's office or on-line.
White House Initiative on HBCUs and UVI Offer March 19-20 Technical Workshop
UVI's St. Croix Campus will host a technical assistance workshop on funding and career opportunities sponsored by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and UVI on March 19 and 20. St. Croix campus Chancellor Jennifer Jackson says the two days of workshops will provide an excellent opportunity to interact with representatives from a number of federal agencies and the funding opportunities they oversee.
UVI President Dr. LaVerne Ragster will join with 15 other university presidents who are registered. Representatives from 30 HBCUs and seven different federal departments are expected to participate. The workshop is designed for individuals involved with federally funded research or academic programs. The cost of registration is $125 for those who sign up by March 5. An additional late fee of $25 will be charged after March 5. For details or to register call 692-4183.
WSTA's "Eye On UVI" Features University Academic Offerings, Programs
St. Thomas radio station WSTA (AM-1340) is broadcasting twice-weekly programs on UVI's academic offerings and research. "Eye On UVI" — hosted by Alex Randall — airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tune in regularly to learn more about UVI's academic offerings and research programs.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
Publisher's note : Like the St. Croix Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
UVI BULLETIN BOARD
March 3, 2003 – The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued today has these announcements:
Health Fair and Blood Drive Slated March 5 on St. Croix Campus
"See Your Way To Healthier Living" is the theme of UVI's annual Health Fair and Blood Drive, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at The Greathouse on the UVI St. Croix campus. The general public is invited to participate. Activities planned for the day include: blood donations, glucose, blood pressure and HIV Testing, and testicular and self breast examination instructions. Vision screening and information sharing by Peer Health Educators are also planned.
Workshops planned include: "Care Enough to Count Calories." by Alice Henry, R.D., from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and "Dancersize." by Roy Newton of Paradise Gym, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. An open forum, titled "Here's to Your Health," will be moderated by Arakere Prasad, M.D., from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first 15 people to register for each of the workshops will receive gifts. For details contact UVI's Health Services nurse Justa "Tita" Thompson at 692-4214 or send e-mail to tthomps@uvi.edu.
Open House for High School Students, Officials Set March 7 on St. Thomas
UVI will host an Open House for high school seniors and juniors, and school officials on Friday, March 7, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas campus. The Open House is designed to provide a firsthand look at the wealth of academic opportunities, professional development initiatives and extracurricular activities offered at the university. UVI faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide perspective on the unique UVI experience. Informational sessions and a Fair Exhibition are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch is slated from noon to 1 p.m. and campus tours will be offered 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact UVI's office of student recruitment at 693-1224.
Carabana Theater Ensemble to Bring "Queen Mary" to St. Thomas Campus
St. John's Carabana Theater Ensemble will bring its production of "Queen Mary" to UVI's St. Thomas campus for two presentations on Friday, March 7. Performances in the UVI Little Theatre in the CA Building are slated for noon and 8 p.m. The shows are free to the university community as well as the general public. These are the only scheduled presentations of "Queen Mary" on St. Thomas.
"Queen Mary" is a dramatic performance featuring music and movement. It depicts the life and times of the women who led the St. Croix Labor Revolt of the 1800s. This play features UVI student Dwight Browne and UVI graduate Vanessa Olivacce.
The UVI Student Government Association and the student activities office on the St. Thomas campus are hosting the productions in celebration of International Women's Month.
Noted Civil Rights Attorney to Speak on Both Campuses
Noted civil rights attorney Fred David Gray will make presentations on March 10 and 11 at UVI. Gray, who successfully defended Rosa Parks and served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s first civil rights lawyer, is described as an entertaining speaker who focuses on the importance of diversity and who can make individuals proud of their cultural heritage.
Gray will make two presentations on Monday, March 10, on the St. Croix campus. The first is scheduled at noon in the Theatre (Evans Center room 401). It is for the UVI community. A second session is planned at 7:30 p.m. in the UVI cafetorium, and the general public is invited to the evening presentation. Gray's St. Thomas campus presentation is slated for noon on Tuesday, March 11, in Chase Auditorium (Business Education room 110). It is open to the UVI community and the general public.
For details on St. Croix call 692-4000; on St. Thomas call 693-1111.
UVI-Queen Mary Walk/Run Slated March 14
UVI's St. Croix campus invites alumni, students faculty and the entire V.I. community to participate in the second annual UVI-Queen Mary Highway Walk/Run on Friday, March 14.
The Walk/Run — which is part of the campus' celebration of Charter Day and the inauguration of Dr. LaVerne Ragster as UVI's fourth president — begins promptly at 6 a.m. (assembly time 5:30 a.m.) in the K-Mart parking lot in Sunshine Mall and proceeds along the Queen Mary Highway to the University's St. Croix Campus. The event ends at approximately 8 a.m.
The registration fee is $15 for adults and $12 for students and children. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and towel. Light refreshments will be provided on conclusion of the walk/run. Commemorative prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
Registration forms are available from the chancellor's office or on-line.
White House Initiative on HBCUs and UVI Offer March 19-20 Technical Workshop
UVI's St. Croix Campus will host a technical assistance workshop on funding and career opportunities sponsored by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and UVI on March 19 and 20. St. Croix campus Chancellor Jennifer Jackson says the two days of workshops will provide an excellent opportunity to interact with representatives from a number of federal agencies and the funding opportunities they oversee.
UVI President Dr. LaVerne Ragster will join with 15 other university presidents who are registered. Representatives from 30 HBCUs and seven different federal departments are expected to participate. The workshop is designed for individuals involved with federally funded research or academic programs. The cost of registration is $125 for those who sign up by March 5. An additional late fee of $25 will be charged after March 5. For details or to register call 692-4183.
WSTA's "Eye On UVI" Features University Academic Offerings, Programs
St. Thomas radio station WSTA (AM-1340) is broadcasting twice-weekly programs on UVI's academic offerings and research. "Eye On UVI" — hosted by Alex Randall — airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tune in regularly to learn more about UVI's academic offerings and research programs.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
Publisher's note : Like the St. John Source now? Find out how you can love us twice as much — and show your support for the islands' free and independent news voice … click here.
Health Fair and Blood Drive Slated March 5 on St. Croix Campus
"See Your Way To Healthier Living" is the theme of UVI's annual Health Fair and Blood Drive, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at The Greathouse on the UVI St. Croix campus. The general public is invited to participate. Activities planned for the day include: blood donations, glucose, blood pressure and HIV Testing, and testicular and self breast examination instructions. Vision screening and information sharing by Peer Health Educators are also planned.
Workshops planned include: "Care Enough to Count Calories." by Alice Henry, R.D., from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and "Dancersize." by Roy Newton of Paradise Gym, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. An open forum, titled "Here's to Your Health," will be moderated by Arakere Prasad, M.D., from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first 15 people to register for each of the workshops will receive gifts. For details contact UVI's Health Services nurse Justa "Tita" Thompson at 692-4214 or send e-mail to tthomps@uvi.edu.
Open House for High School Students, Officials Set March 7 on St. Thomas
UVI will host an Open House for high school seniors and juniors, and school officials on Friday, March 7, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas campus. The Open House is designed to provide a firsthand look at the wealth of academic opportunities, professional development initiatives and extracurricular activities offered at the university. UVI faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide perspective on the unique UVI experience. Informational sessions and a Fair Exhibition are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch is slated from noon to 1 p.m. and campus tours will be offered 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact UVI's office of student recruitment at 693-1224.
Carabana Theater Ensemble to Bring "Queen Mary" to St. Thomas Campus
St. John's Carabana Theater Ensemble will bring its production of "Queen Mary" to UVI's St. Thomas campus for two presentations on Friday, March 7. Performances in the UVI Little Theatre in the CA Building are slated for noon and 8 p.m. The shows are free to the university community as well as the general public. These are the only scheduled presentations of "Queen Mary" on St. Thomas.
"Queen Mary" is a dramatic performance featuring music and movement. It depicts the life and times of the women who led the St. Croix Labor Revolt of the 1800s. This play features UVI student Dwight Browne and UVI graduate Vanessa Olivacce.
The UVI Student Government Association and the student activities office on the St. Thomas campus are hosting the productions in celebration of International Women's Month.
Noted Civil Rights Attorney to Speak on Both Campuses
Noted civil rights attorney Fred David Gray will make presentations on March 10 and 11 at UVI. Gray, who successfully defended Rosa Parks and served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s first civil rights lawyer, is described as an entertaining speaker who focuses on the importance of diversity and who can make individuals proud of their cultural heritage.
Gray will make two presentations on Monday, March 10, on the St. Croix campus. The first is scheduled at noon in the Theatre (Evans Center room 401). It is for the UVI community. A second session is planned at 7:30 p.m. in the UVI cafetorium, and the general public is invited to the evening presentation. Gray's St. Thomas campus presentation is slated for noon on Tuesday, March 11, in Chase Auditorium (Business Education room 110). It is open to the UVI community and the general public.
For details on St. Croix call 692-4000; on St. Thomas call 693-1111.
UVI-Queen Mary Walk/Run Slated March 14
UVI's St. Croix campus invites alumni, students faculty and the entire V.I. community to participate in the second annual UVI-Queen Mary Highway Walk/Run on Friday, March 14.
The Walk/Run — which is part of the campus' celebration of Charter Day and the inauguration of Dr. LaVerne Ragster as UVI's fourth president — begins promptly at 6 a.m. (assembly time 5:30 a.m.) in the K-Mart parking lot in Sunshine Mall and proceeds along the Queen Mary Highway to the University's St. Croix Campus. The event ends at approximately 8 a.m.
The registration fee is $15 for adults and $12 for students and children. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and towel. Light refreshments will be provided on conclusion of the walk/run. Commemorative prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
Registration forms are available from the chancellor's office or on-line.
White House Initiative on HBCUs and UVI Offer March 19-20 Technical Workshop
UVI's St. Croix Campus will host a technical assistance workshop on funding and career opportunities sponsored by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and UVI on March 19 and 20. St. Croix campus Chancellor Jennifer Jackson says the two days of workshops will provide an excellent opportunity to interact with representatives from a number of federal agencies and the funding opportunities they oversee.
UVI President Dr. LaVerne Ragster will join with 15 other university presidents who are registered. Representatives from 30 HBCUs and seven different federal departments are expected to participate. The workshop is designed for individuals involved with federally funded research or academic programs. The cost of registration is $125 for those who sign up by March 5. An additional late fee of $25 will be charged after March 5. For details or to register call 692-4183.
WSTA's "Eye On UVI" Features University Academic Offerings, Programs
St. Thomas radio station WSTA (AM-1340) is broadcasting twice-weekly programs on UVI's academic offerings and research. "Eye On UVI" — hosted by Alex Randall — airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tune in regularly to learn more about UVI's academic offerings and research programs.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING AT UVI
March 3, 2003 – The Territorial Committee of the Virgin Islands Republican Party will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at the video conferencing facilities of the University of the Virgin Islands.
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UVI BULLETIN BOARD
March 3, 2003 – The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued today has these announcements:
Health Fair and Blood Drive Slated March 5 on St. Croix Campus
"See Your Way To Healthier Living" is the theme of UVI's annual Health Fair and Blood Drive, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at The Greathouse on the UVI St. Croix campus. The general public is invited to participate. Activities planned for the day include: blood donations, glucose, blood pressure and HIV Testing, and testicular and self breast examination instructions. Vision screening and information sharing by Peer Health Educators are also planned.
Workshops planned include: "Care Enough to Count Calories." by Alice Henry, R.D., from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and "Dancersize." by Roy Newton of Paradise Gym, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. An open forum, titled "Here's to Your Health," will be moderated by Arakere Prasad, M.D., from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first 15 people to register for each of the workshops will receive gifts. For details contact UVI's Health Services nurse Justa "Tita" Thompson at 692-4214 or send e-mail to tthomps@uvi.edu.
Open House for High School Students, Officials Set March 7 on St. Thomas
UVI will host an Open House for high school seniors and juniors, and school officials on Friday, March 7, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas campus. The Open House is designed to provide a firsthand look at the wealth of academic opportunities, professional development initiatives and extracurricular activities offered at the university. UVI faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide perspective on the unique UVI experience. Informational sessions and a Fair Exhibition are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch is slated from noon to 1 p.m. and campus tours will be offered 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact UVI's office of student recruitment at 693-1224.
Carabana Theater Ensemble to Bring "Queen Mary" to St. Thomas Campus
St. John's Carabana Theater Ensemble will bring its production of "Queen Mary" to UVI's St. Thomas campus for two presentations on Friday, March 7. Performances in the UVI Little Theatre in the CA Building are slated for noon and 8 p.m. The shows are free to the university community as well as the general public. These are the only scheduled presentations of "Queen Mary" on St. Thomas.
"Queen Mary" is a dramatic performance featuring music and movement. It depicts the life and times of the women who led the St. Croix Labor Revolt of the 1800s. This play features UVI student Dwight Browne and UVI graduate Vanessa Olivacce.
The UVI Student Government Association and the student activities office on the St. Thomas campus are hosting the productions in celebration of International Women's Month.
Noted Civil Rights Attorney to Speak on Both Campuses
Noted civil rights attorney Fred David Gray will make presentations on March 10 and 11 at UVI. Gray, who successfully defended Rosa Parks and served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s first civil rights lawyer, is described as an entertaining speaker who focuses on the importance of diversity and who can make individuals proud of their cultural heritage.
Gray will make two presentations on Monday, March 10, on the St. Croix campus. The first is scheduled at noon in the Theatre (Evans Center room 401). It is for the UVI community. A second session is planned at 7:30 p.m. in the UVI cafetorium, and the general public is invited to the evening presentation. Gray's St. Thomas campus presentation is slated for noon on Tuesday, March 11, in Chase Auditorium (Business Education room 110). It is open to the UVI community and the general public.
For details on St. Croix call 692-4000; on St. Thomas call 693-1111.
UVI-Queen Mary Walk/Run Slated March 14
UVI's St. Croix campus invites alumni, students faculty and the entire V.I. community to participate in the second annual UVI-Queen Mary Highway Walk/Run on Friday, March 14.
The Walk/Run — which is part of the campus' celebration of Charter Day and the inauguration of Dr. LaVerne Ragster as UVI's fourth president — begins promptly at 6 a.m. (assembly time 5:30 a.m.) in the K-Mart parking lot in Sunshine Mall and proceeds along the Queen Mary Highway to the University's St. Croix Campus. The event ends at approximately 8 a.m.
The registration fee is $15 for adults and $12 for students and children. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and towel. Light refreshments will be provided on conclusion of the walk/run. Commemorative prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
Registration forms are available from the chancellor's office or on-line.
White House Initiative on HBCUs and UVI Offer March 19-20 Technical Workshop
UVI's St. Croix Campus will host a technical assistance workshop on funding and career opportunities sponsored by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and UVI on March 19 and 20. St. Croix campus Chancellor Jennifer Jackson says the two days of workshops will provide an excellent opportunity to interact with representatives from a number of federal agencies and the funding opportunities they oversee.
UVI President Dr. LaVerne Ragster will join with 15 other university presidents who are registered. Representatives from 30 HBCUs and seven different federal departments are expected to participate. The workshop is designed for individuals involved with federally funded research or academic programs. The cost of registration is $125 for those who sign up by March 5. An additional late fee of $25 will be charged after March 5. For details or to register call 692-4183.
WSTA's "Eye On UVI" Features University Academic Offerings, Programs
St. Thomas radio station WSTA (AM-1340) is broadcasting twice-weekly programs on UVI's academic offerings and research. "Eye On UVI" — hosted by Alex Randall — airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tune in regularly to learn more about UVI's academic offerings and research programs.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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Health Fair and Blood Drive Slated March 5 on St. Croix Campus
"See Your Way To Healthier Living" is the theme of UVI's annual Health Fair and Blood Drive, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at The Greathouse on the UVI St. Croix campus. The general public is invited to participate. Activities planned for the day include: blood donations, glucose, blood pressure and HIV Testing, and testicular and self breast examination instructions. Vision screening and information sharing by Peer Health Educators are also planned.
Workshops planned include: "Care Enough to Count Calories." by Alice Henry, R.D., from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and "Dancersize." by Roy Newton of Paradise Gym, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. An open forum, titled "Here's to Your Health," will be moderated by Arakere Prasad, M.D., from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The first 15 people to register for each of the workshops will receive gifts. For details contact UVI's Health Services nurse Justa "Tita" Thompson at 692-4214 or send e-mail to tthomps@uvi.edu.
Open House for High School Students, Officials Set March 7 on St. Thomas
UVI will host an Open House for high school seniors and juniors, and school officials on Friday, March 7, at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas campus. The Open House is designed to provide a firsthand look at the wealth of academic opportunities, professional development initiatives and extracurricular activities offered at the university. UVI faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions and provide perspective on the unique UVI experience. Informational sessions and a Fair Exhibition are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch is slated from noon to 1 p.m. and campus tours will be offered 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact UVI's office of student recruitment at 693-1224.
Carabana Theater Ensemble to Bring "Queen Mary" to St. Thomas Campus
St. John's Carabana Theater Ensemble will bring its production of "Queen Mary" to UVI's St. Thomas campus for two presentations on Friday, March 7. Performances in the UVI Little Theatre in the CA Building are slated for noon and 8 p.m. The shows are free to the university community as well as the general public. These are the only scheduled presentations of "Queen Mary" on St. Thomas.
"Queen Mary" is a dramatic performance featuring music and movement. It depicts the life and times of the women who led the St. Croix Labor Revolt of the 1800s. This play features UVI student Dwight Browne and UVI graduate Vanessa Olivacce.
The UVI Student Government Association and the student activities office on the St. Thomas campus are hosting the productions in celebration of International Women's Month.
Noted Civil Rights Attorney to Speak on Both Campuses
Noted civil rights attorney Fred David Gray will make presentations on March 10 and 11 at UVI. Gray, who successfully defended Rosa Parks and served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s first civil rights lawyer, is described as an entertaining speaker who focuses on the importance of diversity and who can make individuals proud of their cultural heritage.
Gray will make two presentations on Monday, March 10, on the St. Croix campus. The first is scheduled at noon in the Theatre (Evans Center room 401). It is for the UVI community. A second session is planned at 7:30 p.m. in the UVI cafetorium, and the general public is invited to the evening presentation. Gray's St. Thomas campus presentation is slated for noon on Tuesday, March 11, in Chase Auditorium (Business Education room 110). It is open to the UVI community and the general public.
For details on St. Croix call 692-4000; on St. Thomas call 693-1111.
UVI-Queen Mary Walk/Run Slated March 14
UVI's St. Croix campus invites alumni, students faculty and the entire V.I. community to participate in the second annual UVI-Queen Mary Highway Walk/Run on Friday, March 14.
The Walk/Run — which is part of the campus' celebration of Charter Day and the inauguration of Dr. LaVerne Ragster as UVI's fourth president — begins promptly at 6 a.m. (assembly time 5:30 a.m.) in the K-Mart parking lot in Sunshine Mall and proceeds along the Queen Mary Highway to the University's St. Croix Campus. The event ends at approximately 8 a.m.
The registration fee is $15 for adults and $12 for students and children. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt and towel. Light refreshments will be provided on conclusion of the walk/run. Commemorative prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
Registration forms are available from the chancellor's office or on-line.
White House Initiative on HBCUs and UVI Offer March 19-20 Technical Workshop
UVI's St. Croix Campus will host a technical assistance workshop on funding and career opportunities sponsored by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and UVI on March 19 and 20. St. Croix campus Chancellor Jennifer Jackson says the two days of workshops will provide an excellent opportunity to interact with representatives from a number of federal agencies and the funding opportunities they oversee.
UVI President Dr. LaVerne Ragster will join with 15 other university presidents who are registered. Representatives from 30 HBCUs and seven different federal departments are expected to participate. The workshop is designed for individuals involved with federally funded research or academic programs. The cost of registration is $125 for those who sign up by March 5. An additional late fee of $25 will be charged after March 5. For details or to register call 692-4183.
WSTA's "Eye On UVI" Features University Academic Offerings, Programs
St. Thomas radio station WSTA (AM-1340) is broadcasting twice-weekly programs on UVI's academic offerings and research. "Eye On UVI" — hosted by Alex Randall — airs at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Tune in regularly to learn more about UVI's academic offerings and research programs.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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