February 28, 2010 vol xvi, number 2 Events Calendar March 4 Spirituality Symposium STT/STX March 6 Presidential Inauguration STT March 7 Afternoon on the Green STT March 16 Charter Day Ceremonies STT/STX March 18 Heath Lecture Series STT March 26 Queen Mary 5K Walk/Run STX March 27 Spring Research Symposium STX March 28 Cultural Extravaganza STX UVI Prepares to Install its 5th President T he University of the Virgin Islands is pre- paring for the Inauguration of UVI’s fi fth President, Dr. David Hall. The Inaugural Instal- lation Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, at the Reichhold Center for the Arts on UVI’s St. Thomas campus. The cer- emony is free and open to the public, but tickets are needed for entry. Tickets are available at the Reichhold Center Box Offi ce and VI Bridal and Tuxedo Center on St. Thomas, and at the UVI Bookstore on St. Croix. The installation ceremony will be broadcast live at 6:30 p.m. on WTJX Public Television System. Dr. Hall began his term of offi ce as president of the University of the Virgin Islands on August 1, 2009. With a distinguished career as an educational admin- istrator, Dr. Hall is also recognized as a preemi- nent scholar in the fi eld of law. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Hall holds a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University, a juris doctorate and a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, and an LL.M. degree and doctorate of juridical science from Harvard Law School. In recognition of the Inauguration of Dr. Hall, a num- ber of public and VIP events are scheduled. They include open houses, symposiums and receptions. For a complete list of inaugural events, visit the UVI website at www.uvi. edu. Dr. David Hall Ag Fair Gets Better Every Year F ood, produce, plants and animals took cen- ter stage Feb. 13-15 at the 39th Annual V.I. Agricul- ture and Food Fair on St. Croix. This year’s theme was “Healthy Food and a Safe Environment Make Sen$e.” Participants and visitors alike came as far as St. Kitts and Nevis to be part of the event. The farmer’s market was named the Aberra Bulbulla Farmer’s Market in honor of Bulbulla, who recently re- tired from UVI as a research analyst at the Agriculture Ex- periment Station. Bulbulla is also a farming enthusiast and has previously won the title of Crop Farmer of the Year. A highlight of the fair is the Farmer of the Year pre- sentations. Wendell Cox was named Livestock Farmer of the Year. Cox, who was be- stowed with the honor for the fi rst time, raises poultry on four and a half acres of land in Estate Lower Love. The title of Crop Farmer of the Year went to Oswald Jackson. Jack- son, who has won the title several times before, farms 70 acres of land in Estate Diamond. The UVI tent was fi lled with displays from various UVI departments and services. “This was the best dis- play that the UVI has ever had,” said Extension Specialist Dara Cooper. She said the tent was well organized, easily accessible, visually appealing and everyone worked well together. Cooper said that she is looking forward to next year’s 40th anniversary edition. “I could imagine that next year is going to be even better,” she said. Students from St. Croix’s Central High School prepare a meal made with greens produced by UVI’s AES garden as their instruc- tor looks on, at the V.I. Agriculture and Food Fair. GET CONNECTED TO UVI news, activities and accomplishments at . . . www.uvi.edu dateline: UVI 2 John Brewer’s Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802 dateline: UVI is a production of the UVI Public Rela- tions Offi ce. Contact us by telephone at 340-693-1056 or by fax at 340-693-1055. President of Ottley Commu- nications C o r p . and radio personal- ity Athniel “A d d i e ” O t t l e y , center, and a group of fourth g r a d e r s from the Leonard Dober Elementary School applaud UVI President Dr. David Hall. Dr. Hall gave welcome remarks to the students who were visiting the UVI St. Thomas campus on Feb. 22. In addition to his welcome remarks, Dr. Hall fi elded questions from the students. They inquired about why UVI was created, what his duties are as president, and why school teachers earn so little money. Fourth grader Kwanasia Charles said the President’s remarks were “good and informative.” “I learned that the University was founded in 1962 and on March 16 it will have its birthday,” Charles said. She hopes to become a CEO and plans to attend UVI. Dorian Hairston said he wants to become a senator, but is undecided about attending UVI. Dr. Hall told the students he was impressed with their attentiveness throughout his presentation and their questions. The group’s visit included a tour of the campus. Alumni in the Making F ood and family fun come to the University of the Virgin Islands St. Thomas campus with the 21st an- nual Afternoon on the Green on Sunday, March 7, on the Herman E. Moore Golf Course. This year the Univer- sity celebrates “An Inaugural Feast with an International Flair.” The event will open with a mini parade featuring UVI’s fi fth president Dr. David Hall. Food remains the focus of this free event. Afternoon on the Green Chairperson Jacqueline Sprauve said that visitors who are on-island for the inauguration, as well as long-time attendees should be thrilled by the gamut of Caribbean food. She also said to expect dishes based on cultures from around the world, such as Italian and Asian, in keeping with the theme of the event. Entertainment will also have an international fl air, with performances by the blues and jazz Becca Darling Band, calypso by Spec- trum Band and violinists from the VI Montessori School. There will also be performances by the Caribbean Ritual Dancers and the Mungo Niles Cultural Dancers. This year features a “Grill Off” competition where community groups will fi re up their grills to see who does the best chicken and ribs. As in past years there will be a Children’s Corner, with activities such as face painting, coloring and infl at- able bouncers. The Afternoon on the Green committee has also in- stituted a UVI Student Volunteer of the Year Scholarship and a UVI Volunteer of the Year Scholarship. Winners will be announced at the March 7 event. Sprauve encourages cooks to prepare dishes for the event and invites the entire community to attend. To con- tribute a dish or for more information call 693-1040. Afternoon on the Green to Dish up International Flavor