Education
Forging careers in tourism and hospitalityThe Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Education Foundation marks 25 years of nurturing talent in the hospitality and tourism industry. Iconic professor larger than lifeGene Emanuel, iconic professor at the University of the Virgin Islands, died in July 2011. We remember him as a dedicated guardian of Caribbean culture. We reprint our profile as a small tribute to a man who remains larger than life. The Caribbean Writer publishes 25th anniversary edition"The Caribbean Writer," an international literary journal published annually by the University of the Virgin Islands, which includes works from Caribbean writers of many genres, has just published its 25th edition. This silver anniversary issue focuses on the Haiti. Click for more. Aerial view of University of the Virgin Islands Investing in tourism curriculumUniversity of the Virgin Islands is planning to offer a new degree program for students interested in pursuing careers in tourism. Plans are to jump start the program with two courses in the fall or 2011. University of the Vigin Islands receives $5 million donationhe University of the Virgin Islands recently received a $5 million gift commitment from investment strategist and entrepreneur Kiril Sokoloff. The Sokoloff gift will enable the University to establish and endow two entrepreneurial initiatives. Twilight Zone in the Vigin IslandsScientists from the Center for Marine and Environmental Studies at the University of the Virgin Islands recently discovered rare coral habitats, which form in deep, dimly lit waters around the globe in what has been called the “Twilight Zone”. Drayton offers new take on technologyNicolas Drayton knew his job would be daunting when he signed on as the new program program director for the Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. (VI-EPSCoR) |
Learn how your donations can help fund future careers in Caribbean tourism and hospitality.Interview with Tom Pas of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Education FoundationFeature StoriesU.S. SBA offers on line courseThe U.S. Small Business Administration offers online training access contracting opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans. Click for more. Treasures of the SeaThe University of the Virgin Islands has launched a series of video presentations featuring marine animals in their natural habitat with narration and original music composed by local artists. Click for more. Museum Association of the CaribbeanThe Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC) was founded to bring island cultures, museums professionals, and the public together. Click for more. Help for small business in the Virgin IslandsSmall business owners in the Virgin Islands may be more fortunate than those in other regions, thanks to a dynamic resource for entrepreneurs. Click for more. Conference pairs ecology and economyScientific research in the U.S. Virgin Islands can help grow the local economy. Organizers of a conference on St. Thomas examined ways to develop that kind of growth. Click for more. New technology enhances weather forecastingThe University of the Virgin Islands Center for Marine and Environmental Studies has introduced a new local weather reporting system. Click for more. Twilight Zone in St. ThomasRecently discovered rare coral habitats in St. Thomas. These form in deep, dimly lit waters of the world in what is called the “Twilight Zone”. Click for more. University of the Virgin Islands training future leaders in hospitality industryUniversity of the Virgin Islands is planning to offer a new degree program for students interested in pursuing careers in tourism. Plans are to jump start the program with two courses in the fall or 2011. Click for more. Educator and fungi masterElmore Stoutt, spent 46 years in education and is credited with making massive improvements. He is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing fungi masters. Click for more. Woman of many genresShe's smart, socially conscious, seductive and scholarly. Opal Palmer Adisa is in love with language and with life. Click for more. Calling all student entrepreneursUniversity of the Virgin Islands student entrepreneurs with business ideas could win money and backing for their new business concept. Click for more. |
