Published in the Jamaica Observer | Monday, June 11, 2012

The proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof of a university’s relevance is the degree to which lives are positively transformed. 

 Northern Caribbean University’s (NCU) Salem Runaway Bay Campus (SRBC) is doing its fair share of positively impacting members of the communities in its environs, by enriching and improving the lives of many citizens.  One way it is doing this is with its efforts to affirm senior citizens in the Northern region of Jamaica in an annual Senior Citizens’ Community Guest Day.  This year’s Senior Citizen’s Day was observed on May 29, 2012 and it focused on thanking those who helped chart the path forward for Jamaica for the past 50 years, in this our year of Jubilee.  Over 80 senior citizens enjoyed being treated to the usual features, inclusive of pedicures, manicures, full body massages, hair styling, medical check-ups, entertainment, and a host of other features.  All these activities represented a coalition of various business interests and individuals, working in partnership with NCU to pamper our deserving senior citizens. NCU values senior citizens, and appreciates their contributions to the quality of life we all enjoy today. 

Dyan Grey (left), NCB Representative, presents a gift basket to 85 year-old Robert Fagan for being the oldest male during the awards section of the NCU Salem Runaway Bay Campus’ annual Senior Citizen’s Day.

Another way that NCU shows its relevance through several short courses it offers to individuals who are not keen on doing a degree per se, but who are primarily interested in acquiring certain skills to either help them on the job or just to fulfil a life goal.  May 29, 2012 was also the day when 43 individuals graduated from several short courses that they had completed at the SRBC.  The courses included Computer Repairs, Computer Literacy, Supervisory Management, and Jamaican Tax Calculation. 

Dr. Vincent Peterkin (left), Associate Vice President, NCU and Ms. Geraldine Pinnock (right), Director of NCU’s Training and Consultancy Services (TACSU) join in celebrating the achievement of participants who  successfully completed several short courses through TACSU.  The Graduation Ceremony was held at the institution’s Salem Runaway Bay Campus. 

If you wish to partner with NCU’s SRBC in some community development project, or if you wish do any of our short courses, or full degree programmes contact the Salem Runaway Bay Campus today at 876-963- 7042/7046/7049.  And for general information about NCU and all its programmes visit our website at www.ncu.edu.jm, or contact our Admissions and Enrolment Office at 1-876-963-7250/7400, Fax: 1-876-962-7500, Email: admissions@ncu.edu.jm.