Fresher's Week Pt.3 Woodstock Wednesday

(left)Psilos' Rythm guitarist digging into a phat groove.

(above)"Vacant Head Space" is young and energetic onstage!

(left) Standing Penance's frontman is rocking out!

Postponed for a week due to persistent showers,the rockers,rappers and rythm poets would not be denied their spot in the lime-light as Woodstock came to Cave Hill last Wednesday night.A late start resulted in an intimate gathering of students and followers of the local "live music" scene huddled together on the guild lawn with eyes and ears directed toward the action onstage.
First of the bands onstage was "Standing Penance" performing a number of covers mingled with originals including the crowd pleasing "Chop Suey" and Drowning Pool's "Let the bodies hit the Floor."The other band's onstage were the up and coming, rock-oriented "Vacant Head Space" and the more mature "Psilos" with their funkier,jazzier sound.The poetry/open mic segment included offerings by Geeva,with a deep piece entitled "Path to sunrise" among others. Backed by DJ's and the Azband were local free-style rappers Sun Rok and Rhyme Minister who performed some of their more familiar songs.A t the end of the night though one would have to say that rock music reigned supreme on Woodstock Wednesday!!

Fresher's Week Pt.2 The "Funnest" Day Ever!

(above left)The sumo heavyweights go toe to toe.

(below left) a daring student en route to the top of the rock climb.

Record numbers of students gathered on the Guild Lawn for the Fresher's fun day hosted by the NACC.Whether it was rock-climbing,riding the mechanical bull or speeding through the obstacle course, a good time was had by freshers and continuing students alike.A particular crowd favourite was Sumo Wrestling.This challenge saw two opponents strapped into large suits with helmets for protection try to push each other off of the mat.Improvisation however proved to be the name of the day with pro-wrestling -like maneuvers being exhibited by the more spirited competitors.Large numbers of students spectated and partook of the challenges on offer until well after the sun had set on the "funnest" day for the semester.

(left) The mechanical bull stares menacingly having claimed another victim.

Fresher's Week Pt.1 Club's Expo

(below) BSA brought some authentic bajan rythms courtesy the tuk-band .

(below left) UCCF brought lots of info for prospective members.

The myriad Clubs,societies and island associations in operation at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus were given an oportunity to show new and continuing students what they have to offer as the National Affairs Committee hosted the Clubs and Societies Expo as a part of their Fresher's Week programme.Several tents lined the lawn as students sifted through information and memorabilia offered by the clubs and societies on hand while listening to advice from the personell of the various groups as to why they should join or support their club.

Represented where UCCFUniversity and Colleges Christian Fellowships,Campus Crusade for Christ(CCC) The Advent Society, U.W.I Dance Society,U.W.I HARP,Debating Society,Circle K,Rotaract Club,Island Roots,Combined Territories, and several island associations.

(below) Island Roots doing a brisk trade in t-shirts.

Matriculated!!

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Guild councilors mingle with administration and students.
The council of the Guild of Students was present for the matriculation ceremony of the new students which took place on Friday September 3rd in the Roy Marshall Campus.The Ceremony which recquired students to dress semi-formally allowed them the chance to see thier Deans and other officials dressed in their official regalia including the councilors of the Guild of Students who were robed in the red of undergraduates.In attendance were top officials such as Vice Chancellor of the University of The West Indies Dr.E.Nigel Harris, Principal ag. Cave Hill Dr.Eudene.Barritteau,Chief of Security Oral Reid,Campus Registar Jacqueline Wade,Bursar Lisa Alleyne,Alumni Association President Ricardo Knight Deans and others officially introduced the newly enrolled students to the Univeristy of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus.

The featured speaker, the previous year's valedictorian from the faculty of law, Renee Gayle motivated the new students to expend themselves and never settle for mediocrity.
Entertainment for the event featured the vocals of Guild Vice-President Odwin"Don Trent"Trenton as well as those of the ever-impressive Cavite chorale.

The official event was followed by a cocktail reception which was held in the car park adjacent to the Roy Marshall Complex. New students were given the opportunity to mingle with each other,councillors of their Guild and university administration over drinks and light refreshments.

Orientation

(left)The Guild Lawn was transformed into a picture of colour and excitment at last Friday's Orientation fair. Well done Andrea!!

The Office of Student Services of the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus must be commended for a job well done for their orientation fair which was held campus-wide on Friday August 27th 2010.New Students assembled in the three lecture theatres of the Roy Marshall Campus where they were introduced to University officials and members of the Council of the Guild of Students.The Clico Centre on the hill overlooking The Roy Marshall Complex was also hosting new students who watched the proceedings via closed circuit television.

Under the theme "Start Today, Reach Inside. Value Execellence," (S.T.R.I.V.E.) freshers were encouraged to strive for excellence in life and during their time on campus.The Guild Council also played its role in the presentations.Notably,the president Mr.Carl Padmore performing the MC duties.The P.R.O Mr.Danny Babb also took part, in a comedic skit with Humanities and Education student Shakera Maynard which warned students of graduating from the stop lights,to the benches by the trees and earning degrees in "liming."That well recieved perfomance was followed up soon after by the Vice President Odwin "Don Trent" Trenton belting out the Red Plastic Bag penned "Strive for Execellence".

After the presentation students were given guided tours of the campus by student volunteers from Student Services.The Guild Lawn was the scene of the culmination of the Orientation fair with a number of businesses diplaying their goods and services being well patronised by the students on hand.Energy Vbyz kept things jamming by playing a slew of regional,national and international hits while Mr.Padmore continued to keep the energy high by hosting impromptu competitions and giveaways.Next year we look forward to another quality production from the Office of Student services working in concert with the council of the Guild of Students.

Good Ole' Cave Hill Hospitality!

(above left) Students from the University of Eastern Illinois being introduced to the Council of the Guild of Students.

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The Guild Vice president Odwin "Don Trent" Trenton gives an international student a "piece" of Cave Hill in the form of a band as the President and other members of the guild look on.

During the summer the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus played host to students from Eastern Illinois University .With some students staying on Sherlock Hall and the others on Frank Worrell Hall, they even engaged in a friendly rivalry reminiscent of that enjoyed by the "regulars" of the halls.

The Council of the Guild of students did their part to make sure these students got a taste of the social life at Cave Hill shortly before they returned to their homes. After a short session where the students were introduced to the Guild council, they spoke about their time on campus.They were also given Cave Hill memorabilia as they pledged to be ambassadors for our campus on the hill before the boogieing to calypsos and dance hall tunes while socializing in the guild.