13 September – December 2021 | VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica Valedictorian Valedictorian Cleveland Tomlinson, who earned First Class Honours, Bachelor of Education TVET in Business and Computer Studies, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, offered effusive congratulations to his fellow graduates, noting “in these pandemic years, we came to know resilience, hope and perseverance”, following the transition in teaching and learning to online and remote delivery. He urged the Graduating Class to give back to their communities and to their country, highlighting that “we have received an immense gift from our university, and now we have been given the opportunity to make our contribution.” He also thanked UTech, Jamaica for providing a sense of community and camaraderie in an “extended village”, citing the many lecturers, administrative and ancillary staff who supported him and his batch mates during their studies. The Edward Seaga Award, which is presented to the student with the highest overall GPA in the 20202021 Academic Year, was awarded to First Class Honours graduate, Dr. Julian Walters, Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Laws who obtained a GPA of 3.91. The Award which is being presented for the third year, is in memory of former Prime Minister and Chancellor, The Most Honourable Edward Seaga, ON, PC in acknowledgement of his outstanding national service and contributions to UTech, Jamaica. HIGH ACHIEVERS The Edward Seaga Award President’s Honour Roll The President’s Honour Roll is comprised of students who have achieved the most outstanding academic performance by attaining qualifications of a grade ‘A’ and GPA of 3.75 - 4.00. This year, the following students met the requirements for the President’s Honour Roll: Cleveland Tomlinson, Valedictorian Cont’d from page 12...Class of 2021 Celebrated in Virtual Graduation Ceremony (From left to right, top row) Dr. Julian Walters, Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law; Dona Barrett-Brown, Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing, Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences; Jodene Allen, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Joint Colleges of Medicine, Oral Health and Veterinary Sciences; (l – r, second row) Neethu Manianghattu, Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, Faculty of Science and Sport, Stephanie Taylor, Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, College of Sciences and Annay Wheatle, Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law.
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