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Week in Review Published: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:57:42 PM
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Published: Friday, August 17, 2012 1:56:19 PM |
| The graduands from the College of Business and Hospitality Management, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences and the School of Religion and Theology were challenged by words of wisdom from Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller at Northern Caribbean University’s (NCU) first commencement exercise of graduation held at the gynatorium on Sunday August 12,2012 .Mrs. Simpson- Miller was conferred with an Honorary Doctoral Degree (Hororis Causa) by NCU which was presented by the President of the University, Dr.Trevor G Gardner. According to the Prime Minister, “NCU is like a city set upon a hill whose brightness cannot be hid.” She postulated, “NCU has indeed been a bright, shining educational beacon over its more than 100 years of contribution to nation building. The unswerving Christian faith that guides the operation of this noble institution has contributed to the development of this national and regional educational powerhouse. Graduands, what a great year to graduate! 2012 is the 174th year since Emancipation, and the 50th anniversary of Independent Jamaica!” 
Read more... Published: Thursday, August 16, 2012 8:42:40 AM |
| Where do you go when you become ill? Did you know that Northern Caribbean University (NCU) has a new and official Health and Wellness Centre that might just be able to help you? The new location is on the East Campus; adjacent to the NCU Media Group building. The health and wellness of our students, faculty, staff, and the wider community are vital components in the efficient functioning of the University. NCU believes in the development, maintenance, and health of our body, mind and soul. So what are the services that the Health and Wellness Centre provides? And what are the procedures for utilizing these services? Our Health and Wellness Centre provides doctor services in the form of annual medical examinations, University Medical Examination, Immigration Medicals, Insurance Medicals, and Pre-Employment Medicals. The Health and Wellness Centre also provides nurses services in the form of vital signs checks which includes – Blood Pressure, Pulse, Temperature, basic First Aid/Wound Care/Bandaging, Basic Asthmatic Care, Blood sugar Checks, Blood Cholesterol checks, Body Mass Index (BMI) Profile, Uncomplicated Ear Syringing, Vaccinations, and Vision Screening, among others. 
Read more... Published: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:30:33 AM |
| I had many choices, but I chose NCU; this was the sentiment echoed by some members of the 2012 Graduating Class and family members at the Consecration Service held on August 11, 2012. During the Service, members of the Gradating Class shared their reflections. The Service was one of three events of the Graduation Exercises of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU). The NCU Gymnatorium came alive when some of the 908 graduands shared their emancipation stories with the congregation. With the dynamic and versatile hosts Vashan Brown and Tamara Bailey, the congregants were in for a treat as they steered the programme in a very professional and competent manner. The graduands were on show as they delivered their stories and sojourn at NCU. One thing that was common about all the stories shared was the fact that when one enters the walls of NCU, he or she will never be the same and as one student so aptly puts it; “like JPS, NCU changes lives with its positive energy.” Making the decision to be a student of NCU is one of the best decisions that any individual can make. Not only do you get first rate education, a skill, poise, boldness, lifetime friendships among others, but you are spiritually empowered in a Christ-centred environment. According to Wade Wilson, a graduand of the College of Education and Leadership, "NCU unearths latent potential. Before coming to NCU, I was in the abyss of doubt and fear that I would not make it. However, once I touched NCU, I was transformed with optimism. I got far more than I bargained. I was empowered to the point where I felt as if I can take on any challenge which comes my way with the confidence that I can conquer them all with Christ at the centre of my life and in all I do.” Read more... Published: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 2:13:26 PM |
| The just under one thousand graduands of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Class of 2012 were given their final ‘lecture’ by the dynamic President of the Cayman Islands Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) Pastor Shion O’Connor as he addressed the University’s Baccalaurate service on Saturday August 11, 2012 at the university’s gymnatorium. The receptive graduands and the congregation at large were charged to contribute in a meaningful way to society while caring for the welfare of those whom they will serve. The NCU 2012 graduation which spans three days from Friday August 10 to Sunday August 12 saw just under a thousand graduates leaving the walls of NCU in this Jamaica’s fifth year of political independence. Pastor O’Connor asserted, “if the government of Jamaica wants to implement plans and policies for the betterment of this country, then NCU would be the perfect place to seek bright minds with bright ideas to steer the country in the way forward.” He continued “NCU with its emphasis on Christ-centered education is poised to offer graduates who can fit in any sphere of life and who will make a difference in their families, communities and the world at large.” They were admonished to keep their eyes fixed on heaven as they seek to be trailblazers since the Kingdom of God is at hand. 
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