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Student Guild Celebrates 60 The Guild of Students celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with a gala event at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) on 29 May 2022. Six individuals were awarded the title of Honorary Life Member—veteran journalist Dominic Kalipersad , clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, Dr Katija Khan , calypsonians Austin “SuperBlue” Lyons and David Rudder , singer Ella Andall , and activist Am í lcar Sanatan . Special awards were presented as follows: • The Terri-Ann Joseph Award, to the Guild Councillor who provided stellar leadership within the Guild of Students and beyond: Jeneice Scoty ;
• The Makandal Daaga Award, for Advocacy and Activism: Makesi Peters ;
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The Kenton K. John Award, for the student who exemplified the spirit of the University: Kimmi Potts ;
• The Presidential Award of Honour: Deputy Principal, Professor Indar Ramnarine .
The Division of Student Services and Development (DSSD) received an award for its contribution to student development, while the management of the facilities at the Student Activities Centre (SAC) was recognised for their Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the Guild of Students. This year, due to the pandemic, the Guild’s usual schedule of community engagement had to be diverted to student welfare. In January 2022, the Guild collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture, Land & Fisheries to facilitate a community food and hamper drive to reach over 150 UWI students across Trinidad & Tobago.
The FFA celebrated one of its alumni, Dr Shakuntala Haracksingh Thilsted, by inviting her to plant a Chaconia tree on the grounds behind the Faculty. Dr Haracksingh Thirsted was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Campus at the 2022 Graduation ceremonies. Assisting her is the Faculty Dean, Professor Mark Wuddivira. PHOTO: MAKANZWA PITA
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