- Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean and the third largest in the region.
- Classified as a developing country. Its mixed, free-market economy consisting of a combination of state-owned entities and private-sector organizations.
- A parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy with the monarch being represented by a Governor-General. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who officially uses the title "Queen of Jamaica" .
- The Jamaican coat of arms depicts one male and one female Taino Indian standing on either side of a shield, bearing a red cross with five pineapples. Above the shield, a Jamaican crocodile rests atop the English royal helmet and mantling. Master". This was later replaced by "Out of Many, One People".
- The flower of the lignum vitae tree or "tree of life" is Jamaica's national flower. It is a lavender-blue flower, which blossoms during spring and early summer. The tree is indigenous to Jamaica and grows best in the dry woodlands on the northern and southern coasts. Its wood is thought to have medicinal value. It is also widely used for the manufacture of furniture and to create beautiful art objects, sought after by locals as well as visitors.
- Although ackee is not indigenous to Jamaica, they have embraced it as their own, making it our national fruit, and a key ingredient of our national dish - ackee and saltfish, which is usually served for breakfast or brunch. A delicious fruit and a local favourite, it is also a part of our everyday diet. Ackee was brought from Africa, probably on a slave ship, and now grows extensively throughout the island. The unopened ackee is poisonous, but once the sun has dried out the noxious juices, the ripe, yellow fruit is safe to eat, with a flavour and texture much like scrambled eggs.
- A diagonal gold cross divides the flag into two black triangles and two green ones. Opposite triangles have the same colours. "Hardships there are, but the land is green and the sun shineth" is the flag's theme. Black represents the strength and creativity of our people; green, our wealth of agricultural resources; and gold, the sunlight over our island and our future hopes.
- National motto, "Out of Many, One People" reflects Jamaica's rich racial heritage.
Monday, November 30, 2009
International IQ
1st Coloquium
3rd Coloquium
A little background info on her:
- She is a Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Institute of African American Research at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- She is one of the most important scientists studying the origins of humanity, and was one of the scientists who helped map the human genome.
- She was the coordinator for genetics research for the African Burial Ground Project in New York City.
- She has published over 30 research articles.
- Received her B.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Cornell University.
- She has studied and used research from geography, molecular and population genetics, ethnography, demography, history, evolutionary biology, bioethics, toxicology, epidemiology, and public health and integrated these data in a biocultural anthropological context.
- Ethnogenetic Layering (EL) needs to be used as a tool to incorporate data from diverse fields in addition to important research issues
- Human hetereogenetic and bicultural variability present a challenge to classical racial stratification models of epidemiology and public health
- New approaches needed in order to comprehensively capture the nuance of human biodiversity as it relates to health
- Enzymes vay among different groups of people
Monday, November 16, 2009
Megan F. Tate
Permanent Address: 975 Dennis Street, South, Mapelwood Minnesota, 55119
Current Address: 2601 16th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20009
MrsHampton13@gmail.com
651-734-8845
Education
Howard University, Washington, DC
Expected Graduation: May 2013
B.A.S. Chemistry
Objective
To secure a meaningful employment opportunity as an intern at a company that will allow me to expand my knowledge and utilization of the chemistry skills I am learning as a college student.
Work Experience
Ramsey Junior High School June 2009 – August 2009
i. Worked as a tutor for sixth grade students.
ii. Focused on instilling basic math skills and teaching new skills for the upcoming year.
iii. Led team building activities and theatre games to strengthen the community with the children, and capture their attention better.
Extra-Curricular Activities
· Basketball November 2005 - March 2009
· Volleyball September 2005 - November 2009
· Track March 2007 – May 2008
· Theatre September 2007 – May 2009
· Misses At Meridian Outreach Society September 2009 –Present
· Homecoming Volunteer September 2009 – Present
Friday, November 6, 2009
5 HU Clubs and Organizations
TILT
Howard University
Founders library was dedicated in 1939, an houses information as well as historical exhibits. It's built on the sight for the old main building, and is home to one of the university's museums and the MSRC.
Griffith Stadium was named for Clark Griffith, the manager/owner of the Senators baseball team, in 1924. It was constructed in 1914 as
The Howard University Gallery of Art was established in 1928. Professor James V. Herring (1897-1969), founder of the
Howard Hall is the oldest extant building on the Howard University campus. Originally the home of white General Oliver Otis Howard, it was completed in 1869 as one of the first four buildings on the campus. General Howard was one of the founders of the school, and served as the president from 1869-1874.
Howard University, one of the oldest black colleges in the United States, was established by an act of Congress in 1866.The university also helped give birth to and nurture many of the civil rights and black power movements, organizations, institutions, individual leaders, and victories of the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Questions I had:
- Do people actually make use of the historical resources we have on campus such as the museum and library?
- What is the University doing to let people know that such resources exist?
- Will such buildings always continue to be a part of Howard university?