SGU Celebrates Grenada’s 50th Anniversary of Independence
St. George’s University proudly joined with the rest of Grenada in kicking off a yearlong celebration of the country’s Golden Jubilee of Independence.
With a theme of “One People, One Journey, One Future,” the event marks 50 years of Grenada’s independent statehood—one that the SGU community actively participated in and shared in its joyous celebration.
The close symbiotic partnership that SGU shares with its host nation has allowed the University to train thousands of leaders in the fields of medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, business, and more.
“Many years ago, we had the vision to bring people from many countries to this small, beautiful island nation,” said Dr. Charles Modica, SGU’s chancellor and co-founder. “I am most proud of the fact that the University has grown with everyone in this country, and we have grown together. The world is a smaller place now, and Grenada is right in the center.”
Celebration Activities at SGU
As a united community, SGU students, staff, and faculty came together to participate in the Independence celebrations. The festivities began with the transformation of the True Blue campus, symbolizing patriotism and solidarity with SGU’s home nation.
On National Colors Day, the campus community was encouraged to participate in a Spice Wear Competition, where participants were invited to show off their creativity by incorporating Grenada’s national colors of red, green, and gold into their outfits.
SGU faculty and staff also decorated their office space, showcasing a vibrant display of Grenadian pride for the Spice Up Your Office Décor Competition. And lastly, all were asked to join in a mini parade from Louis and Marion Modica Hall to Keith B. Taylor Hall, culminating in a street food fair to close out the celebrations with joy and camaraderie.
See National Colors Day winners listed below.
Best Spice Wear Individual Winners:
1st Place (tie) – Leedia Lalgie, School of Arts and Sciences
1st Place (tie) – Dominic Gaspard, Centre for Academic Excellence
3rd Place – Kerri-Ann Baptiste, Human Resources Department
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Best Spice Wear Team Winners:
Office of Institutional Advancement
Spice Up Your Office Décor Winners:
1st Place – Department of Clinical Skills
2nd Place – Department of Public Safety
3rd Place – Office of the Provost
According to Dr. Brendon La Grenade, vice provost for Institutional Advancement: “Whether it was volunteering to decorate and showcase our campus, individual teams decorating their offices and dressing up, or showcasing their culinary skills, SGU’s campus community went above and beyond to make our 50th celebration truly special.”
SGU will continue to honor Grenada’s history and celebrate throughout the year with more festivities planned.
– Ray-Donna Peters
