http://news.ncu.edu.jm/default.aspxRSS Feedhttp://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1048A decade into the 21st century, Northern Caribbean University (NCU) ushers a multi-disciplinary group of gifted individuals along their journey to graduation. The 2010 Graduating Class Presentation, under the theme “Triumph over trials; empowered to serve,” unveiled representatives of the over 700 graduands to a jubilant NCU family. The Graduating Class Presentation, held on March 11, marks the beginning of the graduation exercise for graduands from all four NCU campuses island wide.2010-03-12T12:58:51.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1047On Saturday, March 6, 2010, Northern Caribbean University (NCU), at their weekly church service, presented Dr. Jean Josué Pierre, president of the Université Adventiste D’Haïti, with a gift of US$10,000.00 from the university community. The cheque was presented to Dr. Pierre by Dr. Herbert Thompson, president of NCU who shared that this was the first tranche of a gift from the education department of the Inter-American Division (IAD) for their goal of giving to the Education department of the Haitian Union one million United States dollars (US$1,000,000.00). 2010-03-10T19:15:52.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1046Northern Caribbean University (NCU) hosted the 2nd Summit for University presidents and Vice-presidents of the Inter-American Division (IAD) Department of Education, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, March 3-7. Representatives from universities throughout the division namely: Colombia, Dominica Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela were present.2010-03-10T18:43:02.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1045During the Inter-American Division’s (IAD’s) 2nd Summit of presidents and vice-presidents held in Kingston Jamaica, the IAD’s education department promised the Haitian Union of Seventh-day Adventists a gift of two hundred and fifty thousand US dollars (US$250,000.00). This gift, according to Dr. Moisés Velázquez, education director, is to help in the redevelopment of the education sector of the union in Haiti. 2010-03-09T15:00:21.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1044Northern Caribbean University (NCU) and West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (WIU) hosted the 2nd Summit for University presidents and Vice-presidents of the Inter-American Division (IAD) Department of Education at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston from March 3-7. Host president, Dr. Herbert Thompson in welcoming members of the universities from Colombia , Dominica Republic , Haiti , Mexico , Puerto Rico , Trinidad and Tobago , and Venezuela expressed delight in hosting the 2nd such summit to be held in the IAD. 2010-03-09T13:06:15.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1043Seemingly unperturbed by the scorching heat of the sun, the students of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), with their backpacks and books in hand, moved to the melodious beat of the drums, sang along with student performers paying tribute to the history and struggles of the Black race. T.O.K, Louis Bennett, Etana and Bob Marley are among a plethora of artists whose works were celebrated under the clock in the parking lot of the university recently.2010-03-08T14:36:06.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1042Sensational, refreshing, heart stopping messages, enlightening, exfoliating the soul, it rocks, were some of the words and phrases used to describe this semester’s spring week of prayer. Spring Week of Prayer 2010 was more than a refreshing shower from the Holy Spirit; It was much more than a hearty slice of the spiritual pie of the university life, it was more than a fresh breath of air descending from heaven on the stifled population; it was all that and more; it was a seminar on grace at the foot of Jesus where each sermon from God--sent through an imperfect being --was filled with messages for the Christian race; each story brought novel insights into the magnitude of love the Father has for his children.2010-03-02T10:57:27.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1041The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Campus Ministries department under the auspices of their director Dr. Robert Wright have, for many years, offered quality care and support to the residents of the parish and those who are less privileged. This department at NCU has played its role in offering care and support to children and adults alike. The Office of Campus Ministries at NCU recently conducted an outreach programme at the Mandeville Infirmary. Twenty four (24) students, along with the Director, Dr. Robert Wright, participated in the activities of the day. The female residents had their hair washed and plaited; they were given manicures and pedicures while the men had their hair groomed and facial hair shorn. Students also prayed for residents to whom they ministered. 2010-03-02T09:58:38.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1040A little over ten years ago, a team of scientists from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) namely Dr. Julieth Bailey-Penrod, Mrs. Patrice Williams-Gordon, and Dr. Paul Gyles began a research on the use of garlic and the local sorrel to treat cancer. This has led to collaboration between Grace Kennedy Foods Company and NCU. The research team, initially had everybody in one locale, but today all three are sharing their separate talents throughout the world. Dr. Bailey-Penrod, now a faculty at Oakwood University, Mrs. Williams-Gordon is now teaching in the Bahamas, and Dr. Paul Gyles, Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences at NCU recently met with the team from Grace Kennedy and CGR Communications in what was named the Sorrel Big Bang Tour. After meeting at Grace Kennedy’s head office on Harbour Street, Kingston, the group wended its way to Clarendon where they met with sorrel farmers. The expedition returned to Kingston to tour the Grace Kennedy Canning department, and then the group was feted at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. 2010-02-25T17:37:25.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1039Northern Caribbean University (NCU) United Student Movement (USM) held its annual sports day 2010 at the NCU sports oval on February 16. The house named after the first black NCU president Dr. Sydney O. Beaumont reigned supreme, in the staged event, titled, Rumble in the Jungle. 2010-02-23T18:40:25.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1038It was another first for NCU Mobay – Week of Prayer 2010. On Monday, January 18, 2010, all members of the campus family, joined by administrators from the main campus, headed in the direction of the WJC auditorium with a common sense of purpose, eager with anticipation of the launch of Week of Prayer 2010. Staged under the theme, Renewal, the Praise Team set the tone for this rich spiritual experience as they led the audience into the spirit of worship in lifting their voices in praise.2010-02-19T13:55:21.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1037In celebrating their sixth anniversary, The Joint Committee for Teacher Education (JCTE) and University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) recently presented the top educator award to Dr. Herbert Thompson, president of Northern Caribbean University (NCU). At the awards ceremony held at the Mona Visitor’s Lodge, Dr. Ethley London, Executive Director of UCJ, in heaping accolades on the awardee, explained that this honour is fitting at this time as Dr Thompson’s strong commitment and determination in expanding tertiary education have changed the landscape of tertiary education in Jamaica. 2010-02-12T09:06:09.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1036The Department of Behavioural Sciences at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), recently held a Restorative Justice Symposium at the gymnatorium of the Mandeville campus which sought to expose individuals to the benefits of Restorative Justice in conflict resolution and its potential impact on society.2010-02-10T09:22:22.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1035From February 1 to 5, 2010, a group of Caribbean language professors participated in Puentes al Caribe (Bridges to the Caribbean) which was held at the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), and organised by the School of Modern Languages. The purpose of the meeting was to establish and/or reinforce working relationships as well as a professional and intellectual exchange between Venezuela and Caribbean universities.The meeting included lectures, workshops and panels with the participation of professionals from different disciplines (language, arts, communication, and anthropology, among others. 2010-02-08T20:42:09.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1034As hard as I might have tried, I could not have imagined that Spring semester 2010 would have started like this. There were no cordial introductions – no standing and telling to eager listeners my major, hometown, favourite food, favourite animal or future occupation. (I suppose as part of the second half of a year-long course, these regular formalities would have indeed seemed nonsensical.) My first class began with a spirited discussion on how to relieve stress ... which turned out to be more of a stress-reliever than I could have ever hoped for! 2010-02-03T08:29:05.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1033Northern Caribbean University’s School of Religion and Theology (SRT) recently held its annual Theological Symposium and the grand opening of its Biblical Manuscript Research Centre (BMRC). The BMRC is the first of its kind in the Caribbean and Latin America. The Centre will serve to facilitate research in the discipline of Biblical Textual Criticism. This area of specialized study is predicated primarily on the fact that none of the autographs of the Biblical manuscripts are extant and no two copies of the thousands of available copies are exactly alike.2010-01-28T11:29:42.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1032When most people think about tourism they envision foreigners at a popular resort lying, seemingly lifeless, on the beach soaking up the tropical sun. They think of luxury and sophistication- rooms fully equipped with the latest gadgets, all controlled via remote. But more often than not, people think of a place where room service is only a phone call away and where, waiting in the wings to tailor to one’s every need, is a bellman fondly called “Preacher.” 2010-01-27T16:41:14.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1031Haiti, our first Republic in the Western Hemisphere and a proud symbol of “Afro-defiance” in the so-called “New World”, continues to dominate the media houses nationally, regionally and internationally. Such massive news coverage cuts across language lines—be it English (coming mainly out of our CARICOM Region, the US and the UK), French (coming mainly out of Canada and France), Spanish (coming mainly out of Argentina, Mexico, Spain and Venezuela), Portuguese (coming mainly out of Brazil and Portugal) or the several other official languages spoken in the European Union (EU).2010-01-27T16:21:53.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1030The Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Annual Alumni Service Awards – Male and Female, serves to recognise outstanding alumni who have demonstrated continued interest in and support for the institution through the contribution of their time, talent and/or resources. 2010-01-20T13:54:01.0000000-05:00http://news.ncu.edu.jm/news_item.aspx?NewsID=1029The importance of communicating Christian values through classroom lessons and office transactions was emphasized in Northern Caribbean University’s (NCU) Symposium 2010 under the theme Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education: Philosophy and Practice held on the institution’s main campus from January 7 to 8. The symposium was the first of its kind for the university; it involved all faculty and several members of staff from the four campuses throughout Jamaica. The main presenters were Dr. Humberto Rasi, coordinator of Special Projects for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Department of Education, and Dr. Lisa Beardsley Associate Director with the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Department of Education. 2010-01-14T18:57:27.0000000-05:00