Voices Magazine Vol2 Issue 2

President, Prof. Stephen Vasciannie, CD in his welcome congratulated the awardees for giving excellence, long and dedicated service to the university. In pointing the way forward, President Vasciannie asserted that the institution “has had a strong past and has a great future ahead of it,” and called on members of the university community to “redouble our efforts in the areas of student services, student friendliness; research output, productivity and productive partnerships, and in the management of scare resources as we strive to propel UTech, Jamaica forward.” The President specially recognised Professor Vernon Buchanan, Professor of Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Computing and Mrs. Patricia Eves-McKenzie, retired UTech, Jamaica Senior Counselor on being awarded the 2018 Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Jamaica in the field of Education. “Engage Lifewith Excellence”– Guest Speaker Guest speaker at the celebratory occasion was Dr.Wayne Henry, Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica who delivered a stirring and engaging motivational presentation focused on pursuing life along the lines of excellence. In elaborating on his thoughts, he encouraged the audience to eschew mediocrity and to engage life with excellence in a holistic way. Staff Honoured at 48 TH Annual Awards Professor Vernon Buchanan Professor of Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Computing Mrs. Patricia Eves-McKenzie retired UTech, Jamaica Senior Counselor January - February 2018 | VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica 3 Prof. Stephen Vasciannie, CD, President, University of Technology, Jamaica, addresses members of faculty, staff and specially invited guests at the 48th annual University Awards ceremony held May 31, 2018 at the Alfred Sangster auditorium, Papine Campus. “UTech, Ja. has a great future ahead” Guest speaker, Dr. Wayne Henry, Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) makes a point during his motivational address at the University Awards ceremony. Mrs. Sheron Dixon-Brown, Senior Director, Business and Assets, Finance and Business Services Division presents Dr. Wayne Henry with a gift following his presentation.