NOV. 2018 ISSUE 01
"ALL ABOARD" Official newsletter of the Office of Student Affairs, Caribbean Maritime University
Our President
Our Deputy President
Professor Fritz Pinnock
Professor Ibrahim Ajagunna It is my greatest pleasure to extend heartfelt
Let me take this opportunity to thank our Student Affairs Division for
greetings to the readers of the first issue of
creating this new communication channel.
“All Aboard”. Let me first congratulate the
Office of Student Affairs on this initiative. I
As CMU continues to disrupt the higher education space by creating
urge students to see this as an opportunity to
multi-skilled globally certified Ambassadors, let me encourage us to
add value to your academic career, by
use this platform to update and connect with the wider CMU family.
making meaningful contributions to this
newsletter. The Office of Student Affairs is
We have exciting plans ahead for your University as we continue to
committed to working with you the students
build on and expand our facilities to include our existing Kingston
as well as challenging you on this wonderful
Campus, Sam Sharpe Campus in Montego Bay, Knockalva in Hanover
journey to take full advantage of the
and our upcoming new campus in St Thomas. There are exciting
opportunities that you will find at this great
times ahead!
Institution. Students are our priority and as
such, this newsletter is expected to provide
We are encouraging the expansion of clubs and societies as we seek to make CMU that multi-cultural family that mirrors the reality of a globalized world. Let me encourage you to join the new Caribbean Maritime Merchant Marine Corp which will support the development of the maritime conscience and the Blue Economy. Come and be a part of the new wave by wearing your navy cap with your existing uniform and be a part of this new movement that will continue to change Jamaica and the Caribbean for the better. Welcome!
the necessary information which will be of great value to students’ development.
We live in a time of frequent change stimulated by emerging technologies, our global ambitions, the persistent diversification of our students, societal challenges and much more. Our work is ever changing, and we are energized by students’ entrepreneurship, leadership and achievements which will be highlighted in the newsletter. I encourage students to get involved with this initiative and embrace what it has to offer. Pledge your support to “All Aboard” and get onboard to make the CMU the greatest Institution ever. No significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.