The University of Guyana is set to begin its new academic year for 2024/2025 with a week-long series of orientation sessions starting today and culminating on Friday August 30th. This year’s orientation sessions for faculties and units’ meet-and-greet, according to a university press release, will be held at the new Multipurpose Auditorium at the Turkeyen Campus from 2PM till 6PM.
The release said that the formal Friday Commencement activities begin at 12 Noon with an open campus event, providing students with opportunities to meet faculty, staff, and peers, explore the campus, student clubs and societies, and participate in other special activities. The Ceremonial Opening then takes place at 2:00 PM at the new Multipurpose Auditorium, Turkeyen Campus, and features presentations from senior officers of the university, including Registrar Dr. Nigel Gravesande, Deputy Registrar (ag) Dr. Daniella King, Deputy Vice- Chancellor for Academic Engagement, Prof. Emanuel Cummings and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Paloma Mohamed-Martin. The release stated that those who wish to join virtually can do so by clicking this link: https://zoom.us/j/97341980833?pwd=G1bkv4LuuOFmVcR5inyA9yi956djvo.1