Sept. 23, 2002 – The V.I. Department of Labor invites all business owners to an Employer Forum on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Gertrude's Restaurant on St. Croix.
In addition to providing vital information about local and federal laws, the forum is designed to showcase the different programs and activities offered by the Labor Department.
In order to promote economic stability and a strong workforce in the territory, Labor is forging ahead in building strong partnerships with the private and public sector, according to a department release.
Representatives from Labor will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss concerns. For more information, call the Office of the Commissioner at 773-1994 ext. 230 on St. Croix or 776-3700 ext. 2111 on St. Thomas.
PRESEASON #1 DUKE WOMEN TO BE AT PARADISE JAM
Sept. 24, 2002 – For the third year, the University of the Virgin Islands and Basketball Travelers Inc. are bringing some great NCAA basketball action to the Virgin Islands. And this year they've netted a real gem: Duke University women's team has just been voted No. 1 in two preseason polls.
"We are extremely excited to have the preseason No. 1 team in the nation playing in the third annual UVI Paradise Jam tournament," said UVI athletic director Peter Sauer.
Thirteen Division I men's and women's teams will converge on St. Thomas for the third annual UVI Paradise Jam. The series of three tournaments (one men's and two women's) will be held at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center from Nov. 22 to Nov. 30.
UVI is tournament host, and Basketball Travelers is the tournament organizer.
This year's men's tournament should match the excitement of last year's games. The six-team field for the 2002 tournament includes Michigan from the Big 10, Brigham Young University (Utah) of the Mountain West, Kansas State from the Big 12, Toledo (Ohio) of the MAC, St. Bonaventure (N.Y.) from the Atlantic 10, and Virginia Tech of the Big East. Games will be played on Nov. 22-24, with the championship round set for Nov. 25.
This year's women's field will feature seven teams competing in two brackets. The "St. Thomas" bracket consists of Oregon (Pac 10), South Carolina (SEC) and Boston College (Big East). The "St. John" bracket features Duke (ACC), Arkansas (SEC), Old Dominion (Colonial) and Hampton (MEAC). Both women's tournaments will be played Nov. 28-30.
Four of the women's teams placed on last year's Top 25 AP poll, and three of the four "St. John" contenders have reached as far as an NCAA Final Four championship. Both women's brackets "boast strong experienced teams looking to go deep" in the NCAA championships, said a release.
The Miami Hurricanes captured last year's inaugural men's championship, defeating Clemson in a closely contested match. Last year's women's three-division championship winners were Texas, Arizona State and Florida State.
The schedule is published here. Check later news articles for information about tickets.
PARADISE JAM SCHEDULE
Nov. 22
6:15 p.m. St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech
8:30 p.m. BYU vs. Toledo
Nov. 23
6:15 p.m. Kansas State vs. BYU
8:30 p.m. Michigan vs. St. Bonaventure
Nov. 24
6:15 p.m. Toledo vs. Kansas State
8:30 p.m. Virginia Tech vs. Michigan
Nov. 25
4 p.m. Fifth Place Consolation
6:15 p.m. Third Place Consolation
8:30 p.m. Men's Championship Game
Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
4 p.m. Duke vs. Hampton
6:15 p.m. Arkansas vs. Old Dominion
8:30 p.m. South Carolina vs. Oregon
Nov. 29
5 p.m. Hampton vs. Arkansas
6:15 p.m. Old Dominion vs. Duke
8:30 p.m. Oregon vs. Boston College
Nov. 30
4 p.m Boston College vs. South Carolina
6:15 p.m. Hampton vs. Old Dominion
8:30 p.m. Duke vs. Arkansas
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"We are extremely excited to have the preseason No. 1 team in the nation playing in the third annual UVI Paradise Jam tournament," said UVI athletic director Peter Sauer.
Thirteen Division I men's and women's teams will converge on St. Thomas for the third annual UVI Paradise Jam. The series of three tournaments (one men's and two women's) will be held at the UVI Sports and Fitness Center from Nov. 22 to Nov. 30.
UVI is tournament host, and Basketball Travelers is the tournament organizer.
This year's men's tournament should match the excitement of last year's games. The six-team field for the 2002 tournament includes Michigan from the Big 10, Brigham Young University (Utah) of the Mountain West, Kansas State from the Big 12, Toledo (Ohio) of the MAC, St. Bonaventure (N.Y.) from the Atlantic 10, and Virginia Tech of the Big East. Games will be played on Nov. 22-24, with the championship round set for Nov. 25.
This year's women's field will feature seven teams competing in two brackets. The "St. Thomas" bracket consists of Oregon (Pac 10), South Carolina (SEC) and Boston College (Big East). The "St. John" bracket features Duke (ACC), Arkansas (SEC), Old Dominion (Colonial) and Hampton (MEAC). Both women's tournaments will be played Nov. 28-30.
Four of the women's teams placed on last year's Top 25 AP poll, and three of the four "St. John" contenders have reached as far as an NCAA Final Four championship. Both women's brackets "boast strong experienced teams looking to go deep" in the NCAA championships, said a release.
The Miami Hurricanes captured last year's inaugural men's championship, defeating Clemson in a closely contested match. Last year's women's three-division championship winners were Texas, Arizona State and Florida State.
The schedule is published here. Check later news articles for information about tickets.
Nov. 22
6:15 p.m. St. Bonaventure vs. Virginia Tech
8:30 p.m. BYU vs. Toledo
Nov. 23
6:15 p.m. Kansas State vs. BYU
8:30 p.m. Michigan vs. St. Bonaventure
Nov. 24
6:15 p.m. Toledo vs. Kansas State
8:30 p.m. Virginia Tech vs. Michigan
Nov. 25
4 p.m. Fifth Place Consolation
6:15 p.m. Third Place Consolation
8:30 p.m. Men's Championship Game
Nov. 28 (Thanksgiving Day)
4 p.m. Duke vs. Hampton
6:15 p.m. Arkansas vs. Old Dominion
8:30 p.m. South Carolina vs. Oregon
Nov. 29
5 p.m. Hampton vs. Arkansas
6:15 p.m. Old Dominion vs. Duke
8:30 p.m. Oregon vs. Boston College
Nov. 30
4 p.m Boston College vs. South Carolina
6:15 p.m. Hampton vs. Old Dominion
8:30 p.m. Duke vs. Arkansas
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT NOTICE
Sept. 23, 2002 – Supervisor of Elections John Abramson Jr. has issued the following release concerning campaign disclosure report requirements:
In accordance with the Title 18, section 905(b)(2) Virgin Islands Code "Disclosure and Limitations on Campaign Contributions." Please be advised that the campaign disclosure report for the period ending July 1, 2002, to October 15, 2002, is due on or before October 25, 2002. This is for all elected officials and each individual who is a candidate for public elected office in the U.S.V.I.
Additionally, pursuant to Section 909-8, subsection H, Rules and Regulations "Reports may be filed electronically" at the E-mail address electionsys@unitedstates.vi.
For additional information contact Mr. John Abramson, Jr., Supervisor of Elections 773-1021 or 774-3107
John Abramson, Jr.
Supervisor of Elections
In accordance with the Title 18, section 905(b)(2) Virgin Islands Code "Disclosure and Limitations on Campaign Contributions." Please be advised that the campaign disclosure report for the period ending July 1, 2002, to October 15, 2002, is due on or before October 25, 2002. This is for all elected officials and each individual who is a candidate for public elected office in the U.S.V.I.
Additionally, pursuant to Section 909-8, subsection H, Rules and Regulations "Reports may be filed electronically" at the E-mail address electionsys@unitedstates.vi.
For additional information contact Mr. John Abramson, Jr., Supervisor of Elections 773-1021 or 774-3107
John Abramson, Jr.
Supervisor of Elections
ST. CROIX TO FEEL EFFECTS OF TROPICAL STORM LILI
Sept. 23, 2002 – While the National Weather Service has upgraded Tropical Depression 13 to Tropical Storm Lili, it appears the Virgin Islands will be spared the worst of its effects. Miguel Sierra, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Juan, said at mid-day Monday that he expects the storm to pass 150 to 200 miles south of the Virgin Islands starting Tuesday afternoon.
"St. Croix will be more affected," Sierra said, because of its more southerly position. He said Tropical Storm Lili will bring rain and thunderstorms to the area, with wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected, particularly when thunderstorms hit. He expects these conditions to continue through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
Harold Baker, director of the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, said he expected showers and wind gusts to start Monday afternoon. "There might be some flooding," he added.
As of 11 p.m. Monday, Lili was centered at 12.7 degrees north latitude and 62.7 degrees west longitude, placing it about 95 miles west of the Grenadines.
Baker said he expected that by 2 a.m. Tuesday, the storm system would be 320 miles southeast of St. Croix and 275 miles southeast of St. Thomas. "It's moving very fast," he said.
According to the National Weather Service, the system was moving westward at nearly 17 mph Monday night with a sustained winds of 60 mph. The storm was expected to continue on a west to northwest track at a slightly slower speed with gradual strengthening over the next 24 hours. Winds of tropical storm force extended outward up to 105 miles from the center of the system.
Baker urged residents to expect the rain, wind and possible flooding that the storm will bring and to be prepared in case Tropical Storm Lili intensifies and/or veers toward the territory. "Maintain the same vigilance until you get the all clear," he said.
Sierra said that currently there are no other storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean that show signs of development.
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"St. Croix will be more affected," Sierra said, because of its more southerly position. He said Tropical Storm Lili will bring rain and thunderstorms to the area, with wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected, particularly when thunderstorms hit. He expects these conditions to continue through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
Harold Baker, director of the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, said he expected showers and wind gusts to start Monday afternoon. "There might be some flooding," he added.
As of 11 p.m. Monday, Lili was centered at 12.7 degrees north latitude and 62.7 degrees west longitude, placing it about 95 miles west of the Grenadines.
Baker said he expected that by 2 a.m. Tuesday, the storm system would be 320 miles southeast of St. Croix and 275 miles southeast of St. Thomas. "It's moving very fast," he said.
According to the National Weather Service, the system was moving westward at nearly 17 mph Monday night with a sustained winds of 60 mph. The storm was expected to continue on a west to northwest track at a slightly slower speed with gradual strengthening over the next 24 hours. Winds of tropical storm force extended outward up to 105 miles from the center of the system.
Baker urged residents to expect the rain, wind and possible flooding that the storm will bring and to be prepared in case Tropical Storm Lili intensifies and/or veers toward the territory. "Maintain the same vigilance until you get the all clear," he said.
Sierra said that currently there are no other storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean that show signs of development.
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TROPICAL STORM LILI LIKELY TO PASS SOUTH OF V.I.
Sept. 23, 2002 – While the National Weather Service has upgraded Tropical Depression 13 to Tropical Storm Lili, it appears the Virgin Islands will be spared the worst of its effects. Miguel Sierra, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in San Juan, said at mid-day Monday that he expects the storm to pass 150 to 200 miles south of the Virgin Islands starting Tuesday afternoon.
"St. Croix will be more affected," Sierra said, because of its more southerly position. He said Tropical Storm Lili will bring rain and thunderstorms to the area, with wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected, particularly when thunderstorms hit. He expected these conditions to continue through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
Harold Baker, director of the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, said he expected showers and wind gusts to start Monday afternoon. "There might be some flooding," he added.
As of 11 p.m. Monday, Lili was centered at 12.7 degrees north latitude and 62.7 degrees west longitude, placing it about 95 miles west of the Grenadines.
Baker said he expected that by 2 a.m. Tuesday, the storm system will be 320 miles southeast of St. Croix and 275 miles southeast of St. Thomas. "It's moving very fast," he said.
According to the National Weather Service, the system was moving westward at nearly 17 mph with a sustained winds of 60 mph Monday night. The storm was expected to continue on a west to northwest track at a slightly slower speed with gradual strengthening over the next 24 hours. Winds of tropical storm force extended outward up to 105 miles from the center of the system.
Baker urged residents to expect the rain, wind and possible flooding that the storm will bring and to be prepared in case Tropical Storm Lili intensifies and/or veers toward the territory. "Maintain the same vigilance until you get the all clear," he said.
Sierra said that currently there are no other storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean that show signs of development.
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"St. Croix will be more affected," Sierra said, because of its more southerly position. He said Tropical Storm Lili will bring rain and thunderstorms to the area, with wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected, particularly when thunderstorms hit. He expected these conditions to continue through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
Harold Baker, director of the V.I. Territorial Emergency Management Agency, said he expected showers and wind gusts to start Monday afternoon. "There might be some flooding," he added.
As of 11 p.m. Monday, Lili was centered at 12.7 degrees north latitude and 62.7 degrees west longitude, placing it about 95 miles west of the Grenadines.
Baker said he expected that by 2 a.m. Tuesday, the storm system will be 320 miles southeast of St. Croix and 275 miles southeast of St. Thomas. "It's moving very fast," he said.
According to the National Weather Service, the system was moving westward at nearly 17 mph with a sustained winds of 60 mph Monday night. The storm was expected to continue on a west to northwest track at a slightly slower speed with gradual strengthening over the next 24 hours. Winds of tropical storm force extended outward up to 105 miles from the center of the system.
Baker urged residents to expect the rain, wind and possible flooding that the storm will bring and to be prepared in case Tropical Storm Lili intensifies and/or veers toward the territory. "Maintain the same vigilance until you get the all clear," he said.
Sierra said that currently there are no other storm systems in the Atlantic Ocean that show signs of development.
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VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR COASTWEEKS CLEANUP
Sept. 23, 2002- The 17th annual Coastweeks International Coastal Cleanup began Saturday and will continue through Oct. 12. The Planning and Natural Resources Department is inviting the public to get involved in trash retrieval projects during this time.
To find out how an organization can volunteer and make a difference "by getting the trash out of the splash," a release states, call 774-3320, ext. 5117, or 775-6762 on St. Thomas or 692-4046 on St. Croix.
The release has a special word for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities to meet school or other requirements: "Are you looking for a community service project to earn community service hours? We've got the project for you."
DPNR, the University of the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service and the Anti-Litter and Beautification Commission invite volunteers to work "for a few hours a day and gain your hours of community service."
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To find out how an organization can volunteer and make a difference "by getting the trash out of the splash," a release states, call 774-3320, ext. 5117, or 775-6762 on St. Thomas or 692-4046 on St. Croix.
The release has a special word for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities to meet school or other requirements: "Are you looking for a community service project to earn community service hours? We've got the project for you."
DPNR, the University of the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service and the Anti-Litter and Beautification Commission invite volunteers to work "for a few hours a day and gain your hours of community service."
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VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR COASTWEEKS CLEANUP
Sept. 23, 2002- The 17th annual Coastweeks International Coastal Cleanup began Saturday and will continue through Oct. 12. The Planning and Natural Resources Department is inviting the public to get involved in trash retrieval projects during this time.
To find out how an organization can volunteer and make a difference "by getting the trash out of the splash," a release states, call 774-3320, ext. 5117, or 775-6762 on St. Thomas or 692-4046 on St. Croix.
The release has a special word for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities to meet school or other requirements: "Are you looking for a community service project to earn community service hours? We've got the project for you."
DPNR, the University of the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service and the Anti-Litter and Beautification Commission invite volunteers to work "for a few hours a day and gain your hours of community service."
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To find out how an organization can volunteer and make a difference "by getting the trash out of the splash," a release states, call 774-3320, ext. 5117, or 775-6762 on St. Thomas or 692-4046 on St. Croix.
The release has a special word for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities to meet school or other requirements: "Are you looking for a community service project to earn community service hours? We've got the project for you."
DPNR, the University of the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service and the Anti-Litter and Beautification Commission invite volunteers to work "for a few hours a day and gain your hours of community service."
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VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR COASTWEEKS CLEANUP
Sept. 23, 2002- The 17th annual Coastweeks International Coastal Cleanup began Saturday and will continue through Oct. 12. The Planning and Natural Resources Department is inviting the public to get involved in trash retrieval projects during this time.
To find out how an organization can volunteer and make a difference "by getting the trash out of the splash," a release states, call 774-3320, ext. 5117, or 775-6762 on St. Thomas or 692-4046 on St. Croix.
The release has a special word for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities to meet school or other requirements: "Are you looking for a community service project to earn community service hours? We've got the project for you."
DPNR, the University of the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service and the Anti-Litter and Beautification Commission invite volunteers to work "for a few hours a day and gain your hours of community service."
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To find out how an organization can volunteer and make a difference "by getting the trash out of the splash," a release states, call 774-3320, ext. 5117, or 775-6762 on St. Thomas or 692-4046 on St. Croix.
The release has a special word for individuals looking for volunteer opportunities to meet school or other requirements: "Are you looking for a community service project to earn community service hours? We've got the project for you."
DPNR, the University of the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service and the Anti-Litter and Beautification Commission invite volunteers to work "for a few hours a day and gain your hours of community service."
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UVI BULLETIN BOARD
Sept. 23, 2002 — The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued today includes:
Water Main Repairs on St. Thomas Campus Affect Traffic Flow
Work to repair the water main on the St. Thomas campus will occasionally require closure of the East Loop Road on the upper portion of the campus, between the Library's back parking lot and the Science and Math building.
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution through the area when the road is open. A physical plant spokesperson said the department regrets any inconvenience caused by occasional closures and is working to correct the problem as soon as possible. For more information call 693-1502.
St. Thomas Campus Bookstore to Close for Inventory Sept. 24
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set Sept. 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
The entire university community is invited to a voter registration session that will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the Cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc. Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
St. Croix residents who are students on St. Thomas and won't be able to go home for Election Day can obtain absentee ballot forms. Individuals will also be able to sign up for transportation to the polls on Election Day.
Voter Registration Set Oct. 2 on UVI's St. Croix Campus
The University community and the general public are invited to participate in a voter registration drive on Wednesday, October 2, in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on UVI's St. Croix campus. The St. Croix Student Activities Office is sponsoring the event. For more information call Clint Ferris at 692-4188.
"For Better, For Worse" to Encore on St. Croix Sept. 28 and 29
The long-running comedy "For Better For Worse," by David Edgecombe, will encore on St. Croix with performances at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at the Educational Complex in Kingshill.
"For Better For Worse" pokes fun at middle-class hypocrisies in a Caribbean society. Two youngsters, Sandra and Derek, decide they wish to have nothing to do with traditional notions of marriage and raising a family. But they soon find themselves in an enormous battle with Sandra's religious mother Ann, and even more so with Derek's politician father who's always on the lookout for votes. The end result is a comedic, sidesplitting look at life, love and society.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and are now on sale now at the St. Croix campus UVI Bookstore, Sam Goody in Sunny Isle Shopping Center and John E's Gallery in Christiansted. For more information contact the Reichhold Center at 693-1550.
Oct. 1 Deadline Set for Scholarship Application
The UVI Scholarship Committee has announced the availability of additional scholarships for UVI students for the 2002-2003 academic year. The deadline to file applications for the scholarships is Oct. 1, 2002. Applications are available at the UVI Financial Aid, Academic Division and Student Activities offices on both campuses.
To be eligible, individuals must be full-time, matriculated UVI students in good academic standing (with a GPA of 2.5 or better) and demonstrate financial need. Those selected must provide a UVI transcript. Current scholarship recipients are ineligible. Past applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to re-apply.
SGA to Celebrate Diversity with Sharing of Cultural Foods
The Student Government Association and Student Activities Office on UVI's St. Thomas campus will launch a "Celebrate Diversity and Our Common
Heritage" program with "A Taste of Friendship" on Monday, Oct. 14, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria. Faculty, staff and students are invited to contribute a cultural food dish and/or participate in a table presentation.
The deadline to register for participation is Friday, Oct. 4. To sign
up, contact the Student Activities Office at 693-1111.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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Water Main Repairs on St. Thomas Campus Affect Traffic Flow
Work to repair the water main on the St. Thomas campus will occasionally require closure of the East Loop Road on the upper portion of the campus, between the Library's back parking lot and the Science and Math building.
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution through the area when the road is open. A physical plant spokesperson said the department regrets any inconvenience caused by occasional closures and is working to correct the problem as soon as possible. For more information call 693-1502.
St. Thomas Campus Bookstore to Close for Inventory Sept. 24
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set Sept. 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
The entire university community is invited to a voter registration session that will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the Cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc. Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
St. Croix residents who are students on St. Thomas and won't be able to go home for Election Day can obtain absentee ballot forms. Individuals will also be able to sign up for transportation to the polls on Election Day.
Voter Registration Set Oct. 2 on UVI's St. Croix Campus
The University community and the general public are invited to participate in a voter registration drive on Wednesday, October 2, in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on UVI's St. Croix campus. The St. Croix Student Activities Office is sponsoring the event. For more information call Clint Ferris at 692-4188.
"For Better, For Worse" to Encore on St. Croix Sept. 28 and 29
The long-running comedy "For Better For Worse," by David Edgecombe, will encore on St. Croix with performances at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at the Educational Complex in Kingshill.
"For Better For Worse" pokes fun at middle-class hypocrisies in a Caribbean society. Two youngsters, Sandra and Derek, decide they wish to have nothing to do with traditional notions of marriage and raising a family. But they soon find themselves in an enormous battle with Sandra's religious mother Ann, and even more so with Derek's politician father who's always on the lookout for votes. The end result is a comedic, sidesplitting look at life, love and society.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and are now on sale now at the St. Croix campus UVI Bookstore, Sam Goody in Sunny Isle Shopping Center and John E's Gallery in Christiansted. For more information contact the Reichhold Center at 693-1550.
Oct. 1 Deadline Set for Scholarship Application
The UVI Scholarship Committee has announced the availability of additional scholarships for UVI students for the 2002-2003 academic year. The deadline to file applications for the scholarships is Oct. 1, 2002. Applications are available at the UVI Financial Aid, Academic Division and Student Activities offices on both campuses.
To be eligible, individuals must be full-time, matriculated UVI students in good academic standing (with a GPA of 2.5 or better) and demonstrate financial need. Those selected must provide a UVI transcript. Current scholarship recipients are ineligible. Past applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to re-apply.
SGA to Celebrate Diversity with Sharing of Cultural Foods
The Student Government Association and Student Activities Office on UVI's St. Thomas campus will launch a "Celebrate Diversity and Our Common
Heritage" program with "A Taste of Friendship" on Monday, Oct. 14, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria. Faculty, staff and students are invited to contribute a cultural food dish and/or participate in a table presentation.
The deadline to register for participation is Friday, Oct. 4. To sign
up, contact the Student Activities Office at 693-1111.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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UVI BULLETIN BOARD
Sept. 23, 2002 — The University of the Virgin Islands Bulletin Board issued today includes:
Water Main Repairs on St. Thomas Campus Affect Traffic Flow
Work to repair the water main on the St. Thomas campus will occasionally require closure of the East Loop Road on the upper portion of the campus, between the Library's back parking lot and the Science and Math building.
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution through the area when the road is open. A physical plant spokesperson said the department regrets any inconvenience caused by occasional closures and is working to correct the problem as soon as possible. For more information call 693-1502.
St. Thomas Campus Bookstore to Close for Inventory Sept. 24
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set Sept. 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
The entire university community is invited to a voter registration session that will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the Cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc. Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
St. Croix residents who are students on St. Thomas and won't be able to go home for Election Day can obtain absentee ballot forms. Individuals will also be able to sign up for transportation to the polls on Election Day.
Voter Registration Set Oct. 2 on UVI's St. Croix Campus
The University community and the general public are invited to participate in a voter registration drive on Wednesday, October 2, in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on UVI's St. Croix campus. The St. Croix Student Activities Office is sponsoring the event. For more information call Clint Ferris at 692-4188.
"For Better, For Worse" to Encore on St. Croix Sept. 28 and 29
The long-running comedy "For Better For Worse," by David Edgecombe, will encore on St. Croix with performances at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at the Educational Complex in Kingshill.
"For Better For Worse" pokes fun at middle-class hypocrisies in a Caribbean society. Two youngsters, Sandra and Derek, decide they wish to have nothing to do with traditional notions of marriage and raising a family. But they soon find themselves in an enormous battle with Sandra's religious mother Ann, and even more so with Derek's politician father who's always on the lookout for votes. The end result is a comedic, sidesplitting look at life, love and society.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and are now on sale now at the St. Croix campus UVI Bookstore, Sam Goody in Sunny Isle Shopping Center and John E's Gallery in Christiansted. For more information contact the Reichhold Center at 693-1550.
Oct. 1 Deadline Set for Scholarship Application
The UVI Scholarship Committee has announced the availability of additional scholarships for UVI students for the 2002-2003 academic year. The deadline to file applications for the scholarships is Oct. 1, 2002. Applications are available at the UVI Financial Aid, Academic Division and Student Activities offices on both campuses.
To be eligible, individuals must be full-time, matriculated UVI students in good academic standing (with a GPA of 2.5 or better) and demonstrate financial need. Those selected must provide a UVI transcript. Current scholarship recipients are ineligible. Past applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to re-apply.
SGA to Celebrate Diversity with Sharing of Cultural Foods
The Student Government Association and Student Activities Office on UVI's St. Thomas campus will launch a "Celebrate Diversity and Our Common
Heritage" program with "A Taste of Friendship" on Monday, Oct. 14, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria. Faculty, staff and students are invited to contribute a cultural food dish and/or participate in a table presentation.
The deadline to register for participation is Friday, Oct. 4. To sign
up, contact the Student Activities Office at 693-1111.
For more on the University of the Virgin Islands, visit the website at www.uvi.edu.
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Water Main Repairs on St. Thomas Campus Affect Traffic Flow
Work to repair the water main on the St. Thomas campus will occasionally require closure of the East Loop Road on the upper portion of the campus, between the Library's back parking lot and the Science and Math building.
Motorists are advised to proceed with caution through the area when the road is open. A physical plant spokesperson said the department regrets any inconvenience caused by occasional closures and is working to correct the problem as soon as possible. For more information call 693-1502.
St. Thomas Campus Bookstore to Close for Inventory Sept. 24
The St. Thomas Campus Bookstore will be closed for inventory from Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Monday, Sept. 30. The bookstore will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 1. For more information call the bookstore at 693-1560.
Voter Registration Set Sept. 26 on UVI's St. Thomas Campus
The entire university community is invited to a voter registration session that will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, on UVI's St. Thomas campus at the Cafeteria porch. V.I. residents who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to register. All are asked to bring proof of citizenship: birth certificates, naturalization papers, etc. Demonstrations of voting machine use will be offered and information on the candidates will be available.
St. Croix residents who are students on St. Thomas and won't be able to go home for Election Day can obtain absentee ballot forms. Individuals will also be able to sign up for transportation to the polls on Election Day.
Voter Registration Set Oct. 2 on UVI's St. Croix Campus
The University community and the general public are invited to participate in a voter registration drive on Wednesday, October 2, in the Student Center from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on UVI's St. Croix campus. The St. Croix Student Activities Office is sponsoring the event. For more information call Clint Ferris at 692-4188.
"For Better, For Worse" to Encore on St. Croix Sept. 28 and 29
The long-running comedy "For Better For Worse," by David Edgecombe, will encore on St. Croix with performances at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at the Educational Complex in Kingshill.
"For Better For Worse" pokes fun at middle-class hypocrisies in a Caribbean society. Two youngsters, Sandra and Derek, decide they wish to have nothing to do with traditional notions of marriage and raising a family. But they soon find themselves in an enormous battle with Sandra's religious mother Ann, and even more so with Derek's politician father who's always on the lookout for votes. The end result is a comedic, sidesplitting look at life, love and society.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students and are now on sale now at the St. Croix campus UVI Bookstore, Sam Goody in Sunny Isle Shopping Center and John E's Gallery in Christiansted. For more information contact the Reichhold Center at 693-1550.
Oct. 1 Deadline Set for Scholarship Application
The UVI Scholarship Committee has announced the availability of additional scholarships for UVI students for the 2002-2003 academic year. The deadline to file applications for the scholarships is Oct. 1, 2002. Applications are available at the UVI Financial Aid, Academic Division and Student Activities offices on both campuses.
To be eligible, individuals must be full-time, matriculated UVI students in good academic standing (with a GPA of 2.5 or better) and demonstrate financial need. Those selected must provide a UVI transcript. Current scholarship recipients are ineligible. Past applicants who were not selected are strongly encouraged to re-apply.
SGA to Celebrate Diversity with Sharing of Cultural Foods
The Student Government Association and Student Activities Office on UVI's St. Thomas campus will launch a "Celebrate Diversity and Our Common
Heritage" program with "A Taste of Friendship" on Monday, Oct. 14, from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria. Faculty, staff and students are invited to contribute a cultural food dish and/or participate in a table presentation.
The deadline to register for participation is Friday, Oct. 4. To sign
up, contact the Student Activities Office at 693-1111.
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.
