 renaissance vol 2 no 4 renaissance vol 2 no 4 renaissance vol 2 no 4 webmaster wed 7262017 728 the collaboration between the office of the vicechancellor and the centre for communication studies ccs of the university of guyana brings to you this volume 2 no 4 edition of renaissance  a monthly newsletter renaissance is the vicechancellor s medium of sharing with you our university s developments the months of april may and june were filled with activities ug observed its annual sports day and world press freedom day reflect on the faculty of social sciences fss department of sociology and centre for communication studies exhibitions along with ug s activity to honour professor ulric trotz in this edition take pleasure in reading the profiles of ug alumnus and minister of finance honourable winston jordan fss assistant dean diana gobin and ug s student society president ron glasgow also learn of the outstanding achievement of mr winslow craig master sculptor and lecturer our university has received tremendous support from the private sector read about our recently signed pact with movietowneinc and dachin development inc to develop a solar farm and new student housing additionally grace kennedy recently awarded some of our students with prizes and tuition as rewards for using their services we thank the private sector for their interest in collaborating with ug for a more developed and sustainable university ug recently hosted the carter center s constitutional reform symposium along with bridges global medical missions continuing medical education conference moreover learn more about our upcoming inaugural diaspora conference and how you can contribute towards this event and to our nation s premiere academic institution as you read be inspired to join us as we celebrate ug s renaissance  renaissance 