A large cross section of past and present students, faculty and staff of the University of the West Indies (UWI) turned up at the Church of God of Holiness in Pope Hill on Sunday, 21st January to participate in a special Service of Thanksgiving. The Service, which was conducted by Pastor Philip Gumbs, marked the launch of the celebrations for the 70th Anniversary of the University on Anguilla and the 2018 Student Guild Fest activities.
As part of their contributions to the special service, Deputy Chair of Anguilla Chapter of the UWI Open Campus Guild of Students, Mrs. Charlene Roach and Administrative Assistant Miss Tesia Harrigan joined the Church’s Praise and Worship Team. They were joined by Alumni Member Chevonne Dasouza and Student Melissa Harrigan to render a harmonious and inspiring musical selection.
UWI Open Campus Council Member and President of Anguilla Chapter of the UWI Alumni Association, Mr. Stanley Reid read the Scripture lesson, while Manager for the UWI Open Campus British Overseas Territories, Dr. Phyllis Fleming-Banks brought greetings on behalf of the University. In thanking Pastor Philip and his congregation for hosting them, she noted that as their “neighbourhood church”, the Church of God of Holiness was the fitting place of worship for the Thanksgiving Service.
The Service of Thanksgiving was part of a year-long number of activities being conducted throughout the region to mark the UWI’s 70th Anniversary and the 10th Anniversary of the Open Campus. The regional celebrations began with a special launch message from Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles on 3rd January and an Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving at the UWI Chapel on the Mona Campus on 7th January. Activities here on Anguilla will continue with the Student Guild Fest which include “I am UWI Day” on 23rd January and the Student Guild Awards on 24 January. Other planned events include an Alumni Awards Banquet to recognise the pioneering UWI Graduates on Anguilla and a Debate.
– Press Release
