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You may recall that on February 28, 2020, ý Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles established The ý COVID-19 Task Force to help inform the Caribbean’s response to the virus’ threat. For more information visit /covid19.  
   
Among the ways that ý (The ý) is leveraging its expertise to assist in the Caribbean response to COVID-19 is by providing support to the regional education sector. The ý Open Campus, with over a decade of proven competency in distance, blended, and online learning modes, is leading professional development training on alternative ways of continuing education for students.
 
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  International Monetary Fund (IMF) appointed ý alumna Ms. Jennifer Lester as Director of Corporate Services on February 18, 2020. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., and holds a Master of Science degree in International Relations and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages from The ý.  
 
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DONATE TO ELEVATE: Access is a problem for many ý students now that teaching is fully online. Many don’t have laptops or money for data. Join the ýAA Chapters and donate.

In Jamaica – see the ways to donate below:
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If you are in the USA, ýAA Chapters there are working strategically with the American Foundation of the ý (AFý) – so to donate click: https://www.afuwi.org/ or Text to pledge - 864-402-8943 - keyword:DONATE

No amount is too small. You may also donate to students of any ý campus here: www.uwi.edu/giving. Just indicate the campus in the designation box.

As the Caribbean region and the world come together to combat Covid 19, let us be strong, and considerate and caring towards one another. “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” —Robert Brault

Stay healthy and safe!

Sincerely,

 
Celia
 
  Celia Davidson Francis
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