University of Technology, Jamaica
50th Anniversary Celebrations
 

Theme: A Golden Future: Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship

Objectives

  1. Branding of UTech
  2. Foster support for UTech through the establishment and maintenance of influential stakeholders
  3. Celebrate the achievements of the institution as a national university with a strong commitment to national/regional development and use the opportunity to appreciate the support from various stakeholders

Calendar of Events


October 2007
31: Launch of the 50th anniversary at the 2007 Annual General Meeting of Council


January 2008


February

14: “Love Connection” - Students’ Banquet

21 -22: Museum Of Modern Art (MOMA) Symposium


29: Mr & Miss UTech Pageant

March

9: Anniversary Thanksgiving Service

10: Anniversary Lecture

12 – 13: Research & Technology Expo

13: Cultural Evening “Odyssey”

14 Interfaculty Athletics Championships
Cheer leading Competition

28: Job Placement


April

10: Student Awards Ceremony

May

14: Papine/UTech Cultural Exposition

17: UTech 50th International Invitational Track & Field Classic

31: University Awards


June


July

17: Sponsors’ Appreciation Banquet

28 – 30: Staff Development Festival

31: Staff Seminar/Fun Day


August


September


Launch of Alfred Sangster’s book “From CAST To UTech” (date to be detailed)

17: Presentation of 50th Anniversary Scholarships


October

8 – 10: UTech International Conference


November

1: Graduation

14-15: Tag Drive (classes suspended on November 14)


December

6: Closing Banquet