Paul Keens-Douglas, ‘Boogsie’ among UWI honorary grads
UWI has awarded three honorary degrees as part of its ongoing graduation ceremonies.
In a statement on Monday, it said the three honorary graduates are Professor Emeritus Edgar Julian Duncan, awarded for his contributions to Caribbean science and agriculture; actor and author Paul Keens- Douglas, for his contributions to culture and the arts; and Len Boogsie Sharpe for steelpan composition, arrangement, and performance.
At a brief ceremony on Friday at the office of the campus principal at UWI, St Augustine, the graduates received a UWI ring, official honorary degree certificate, canister, citation, and a PhD hood.
UWI valedictorian tells fellow graduands: Have the courage to lead
Tuesday 12 January 2021
Valedictorian for the Faculties of Food and Agriculture and Science and Technology at the University of the West Indies, Richard Ali, delivers the valedictory speech on Monday - Photo screengrab from UWITV
Valedictorian for the Faculties of Food and Agriculture and Science and Technology at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Richard Ali called on his fellow graduands to use their skills to develop their nation.
In his speech on Monday, Ali said while mistakes, failures, and disappointments were inevitable as they moved forward in life, it was what they did afterwards that mattered.
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