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Fellow Miconians Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family a peaceful and blessed Christmas season. Here at The Mico we have been busy with a variety of activities in the last quarter of 2011. Homecoming was a success and again I wish to thank those of you who came home, participated and reconnected with our alma mater. During Homecoming our community outreach project was done in partnership with the National Housing Trust. With their assistance we recently donated books valued at approximately J$200,000 to three (3) schools identified during that project. Those schools are: 1. 2. 3. The Mico Practising John Mills All Age Alman Town Primary The schools are very grateful to those of you who participated in that project and look forward to our next visit.

December 2011 I encourage all chapters and persons hosting fundraisers at various locations to consider donating small amounts (possibly 1520%) to that Fund to assist students who are in great need.

Person who has never made a mistake never tried anything new Albert Einstein.

Activities @ The Mico

The college recently hosted its Research Day on November 1st under the theme, Creating Research Paradigms for Social Transformation. The keynote speaker was Mr. Ruel Reid, Principal of Jamaica College and Special Advisor to the Minister of Education. We also had a special guest, Lady Sue Tunnicliffe, Lecturer in Education and Research Associate at the Institute of Education, University of London, who hosted a series of workshops in Early Childhood Education. Contd..on page 2

Inside this issue:

Homecoming Information
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Activities @ The Mico

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The Distinguished Miconians

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Part proceeds of the Homecoming celebration also went to the Students Welfare Fund. I am pleased to share with you that we will be donating approximately J$120,000 to the Students Welfare Fund to enable our student to be better equipped and focused on their academic work.

The Quintessential Miconian

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The Mico University College Tour Upcoming Events

The Distinguished Miconians

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The Quintessential Miconian

During that ceremony an additional fourteen (14) Alumni were recognized with the 175th Anniversary Medals. They are:
Dr. Michael Bucknor Mr.Lesley Thompson Mr. W.Billy Heaven Rev. Joseph Gordon Dr. Trevor Gardener Ms. Shirley Lindsay Mr. Godfrey Dennis Mr. Sylvester Tulloch Dr. Earl McKenzie Rev. Dr. Mary Nichols Ms. Carol Narcisse Mr. Stanley Skeene Mrs. Charmaine Thompson Mrs.Carole Powell

Photo Gallery

The presentation of Graduates took place on December 3rd and distinguished Miconians, Mr. Ryland Campbell, CD and Mr. Glenford Christian OD, JP were conferred with Honorary Degrees in recognition of their outstanding leadership and stellar contribution in the areas of development, leadership and education and now bear the titles Doctor of Education, Administration and Leadership (honoris causa). We congratulate them on their well deserved honour.

Upcoming Events
Mathematics and Science Conference
The Mico University will be hosting its Regional Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning Conference.

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Upcoming Events Cont..

The Mico University College Tour The Mico Museum has updated its tours on the campus so please do not hesitate to come by/call the museum at (876) 764-2844 and book your tour. Those visiting for Jamaicas 50th should make an extra effort to bring family and friends and learn more about the history of the campus. Night of Excellence Highlights The programme for the Night of Excellence is available at The Mico University College Alumni Development Facebook page. Please visit the page, look at photos and read the programme at your leisure. On behalf of the Mico University College family, I again wish to thank you for your donations, time and energy that were exhibited during the Homecoming. I look forward to working with you so that together we can ensure that The Mico remains the Institution of choice for Teacher Education. Wishing you all thats good for 2012.

Mathematics and Science Conference

Date: March 19-20, 2012 Location: The Jamaica Conference Centre Theme: Confronting the Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics in the Caribbean and Latin America.

MOSA will be hosting its Gold Medal Awards Banquet on July 28, 2012. The 1962 batch will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary during 2012. It is expected that the batchs celebration will take place during Heritage month October 2012. They will be hosting a series of activities including a banquet on October 27, 2012.

Mrs. Sharon Bogues-Wolfe

Director, Alumni & Development

Photo Gallery - Scenes from Homecoming 2011

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