ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus is set to present an integrative event merging intellectual discourse with cultural celebration on Thursday, March 12. The occasion, orchestrated by the School of Humanities and Education, will feature a Distinguished Public Lecture alongside a Performing Arts Showcase, offering free admission to all community members.
Central to the event is an academic address by Professor Dave A. Louis from the University of Houston. His lecture, ‘Navigating Multiple Worlds: Caribbean Identity, Social Invisibility & Establishing Positionality in the Academy,’ will critically examine the complex dynamics of Caribbean identity formation and the nuanced experiences of Caribbean academics operating within international educational institutions.
Complementing the scholarly dialogue, the evening will transition into a vibrant cultural concert highlighting regional artistic excellence. Attendees will experience diverse performances from the UWI FIC Singers, the Five Islands Primary School Choir, the AGHS Honeybee Theatre, and the Pandemonium Steel Orchestra.
The gathering will commence at 4:30 p.m. in the campus cafeteria. University representatives emphasize that this initiative aims to foster public engagement with academically-grounded conversations relevant to Caribbean societal contexts while simultaneously honoring and promoting the region’s rich performing arts heritage.