UVI Closed for Thanksgiving Day and Fortsberg Day Holidays; November 28 -29
The University of the Virgin Islands will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29 to commemorate Thanksgiving Day and Fortsberg Day.
Administrative offices will resume on Monday, Dec. 2, at its scheduled time.
2025 Afternoon on the Green Theme Sought from the Community
The Afternoon on the Green planning committee is seeking theme ideas that capture the vibrant spirit of our islands, whether through food, music, heritage, or sustainability. To enter the theme contest, ideas must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2024, and the winner will be announced in the new year. The winner will receive two event tickets, UVI branded gifts, and bragging rights!
Afternoon on the Green is scheduled on Sunday, March 16 from Noon to 5 pm at the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. With a packed schedule of musical entertainment, cultural activities and family fun, the event promises to have something for everyone in addition to a feast of local delicacies.
Save the date and support UVI’s annual “friend-raiser” that provides scholarship funds for UVI students.
Use this link to submit your theme idea: https://forms.gle/QxgGDFp3kcDQXNpT6
For more event information, visit aog.uvi.edu
Honorary Degree Nomination Form to be Submitted by December 15, 2024
The University of the Virgin Islands has established a policy regarding the awarding of honorary doctoral degrees to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments. Any member of the UVI administration, faculty, student body, staff, or the Board of Trustees, may nominate a person to be the recipient of an honorary degree.
See this link to the form – Honorary Degree Nomination Form
Nominations are currently being accepted in the Office of the President and should be submitted in writing via e-mail submission to: honorarydegrees@uvi.edu and must include:
- A letter of nomination
- Completed nomination form
- Curriculum Vitae of the nominee
- A document that clearly delineates distinguished achievements and the impact of those achievements, including supporting documents (i.e. scholarly documents, magazine articles, newspaper articles, citations for major prizes, etc.)
- Other supporting documents may be appropriate.
PLEASE NOTE: Supporting documentation is of critical importance.
A nomination form and the policy approved by the UVI Board of Trustees for awarding honorary doctoral degrees, including a full listing of the criteria, is available from this direct link.
Nominations will be accepted by e-mail until 5:00 p.m. (AST) on Dec. 15, 2024, and for those submitting by hand or by U.S. Postal Service, until the close of business on that day.
For more information email honorarydegrees@uvi.edu.
UVI to Celebrate its 61st Commencement Ceremonies May 15 and 16
The University of the Virgin Islands will celebrate its 61st commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 15, on the grounds of the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and Friday, May 16, in the Elridge Blake Sports and Fitness Center on the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.
The ceremonies will be at 1 p.m. on both dates.
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar on the Orville E. Kean Campus at (340) 693-1160 on the Albert A. Sheen Campus at (340) 692-410.
You may also send an email to registrar@uvi.edu.
