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Feelgood news of the day. PACT has given scholarships to 15 students so they can attend tertiary level educational institutions.  Thanks, PACT, for investing in the future of Belize!  Some will attend Sacred Heart Junior College, while others will attend Galen University, and others will go to the University of Belize.  Awesome!

The ATLIB National Football Tournament will be this Friday and Saturday at the Isidoro Beaton stadium in Belmopan. Friday's matches start at 4pm and Saturday's matches start at 9am. The UB Black Jaguars will be representing the west in both female and male(they defeated the SHJC Scorpions) categories.

The Sacred Heart Scorpions travel to Belmopan tomorrow for the ATLIB Football Regionals. They'll take on UB. Go Scorpions!

The SHJC Scorpions take on the UB Black Jaguars next Wednesday at the ATLIB Softball Regionals. 530pm at the Joan Garbutt Softball Field in Esperanza. Go Scorpions!

SJCJC took home the most medals at the ATLIB Track & Field Championship yesterday. Well done. UB took 2nd. Galen placed 4th.

UB's Virtual Marketing Expo will be streamed next Thursday the 23rd, starting at 9am. They'll have some unique business ideas.

The University of Belize had their 2023 Commencement Exercise, and they got many great pictures.  Here's the video.  Congratulations, graduates!  Now, go out and change the world.  

Congratulations, Reyna Choj! She is the 2023 Miss Earth Belize, and will represent Belize in Vietnam for this year's Miss Earth pageant. She is a great role model for youths: she's volunteered with many NGO's, including the Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic, and is curuniversity of belize,rently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree at UB. Felicitations, Ms. Choj!

'Reyna was crowned by Simone Sleeuw (Miss Earth Belize 2022) on Monday, September 25th, in a private coronation held in San Ignacio, Belize.

Sacred Heart Junior College will be partnering with UB to offer Bachelor's degrees.  Currently, they'll have Business degrees in Marketing, Management, and Finance. Awesome to see even more educational opportunities in the Twin Towns.  Education is the key!

The Scorpions are hosting the Black Jaguars for the ATLIB Football Regionals this Monday. The females teams will play at 5pm, and the male teams at 7pm. Go Scorpions!

'Come out and support our SHJC's Scorpions as they take on UB's Black Jaguars at the Norman Broaster Stadium. Entrance will be $1 for students and $2 public.'

SHJC takes on UB this Sunday for the ATLIB Softball regionals. It'll be held at the Esperanza field starting at 2pm.

UB's Science Day is just 2 weeks away.  November 24th, starting at 9am.

The Faculty of Science and Technology is hosting its Science Open Day on November 24, 2022, under the theme "Science and Technology, the Answer to Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation."

The SHJC Scorpions host the UB Black Jaguars tomorrow at 6pm at Broaster stadium. This match will determine who goes to the ATLIB Football Finals. Go Scorpions!

The UB Pharmacy Natural Products Expo will be held on Tuesday the 19th at the Belmopan Civic Center, and will start at 9am. Dr. Rosita Arvigo will be the guest speaker. They'll have lots of vendors with their wares displayed.

'We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Rosita Arvigo will be our esteemed guest speaker, sharing her invaluable insights on holistic wellness. Save the date and immerse yourself in a day dedicated to all things natural and healthy.'

Awesome news on the education front! SHJC will be offering a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with UB.

The 2023 COBEC College Fair will be on January the 31st, and will be held at UB. It will go from 9am to 2pm. Many universities will be there with information, and there will be scholarship opportunities too.

'Join us at the upcoming COBEC College Fair, where dreams meet opportunities!  Explore academics, athletics, and a future full of possibilities.

UB is having their Job and Career Fair this Thursday from 9am to 3pm.  

The Garifuna Collective will be playing at UB on Thursday, November 16. It's a special event in aid of the President's Endowment Fund.  

'We are thrilled to announce "The Garifuna Collective – Live in Concert," a special event in aid of the President's Endowment Fund. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the University of Belize Gymnasium.'

Sacred Heart Junior College and the University of Belize signed an MoU to provide Bachelor's degrees at SHJC.  There's still time to apply through July. Awesome opportunity for students in the Cayo area.  Read the official press release here.

UB's 7th Math Symposium will be on Thursday, March 23rd, starting at 830am. They'll have many great presentations during the event, and it'll be streamed. Shared on the CayoCal. 

'7th Annual Math Symposium
"Mathematics - The STEM Engine"
March 23, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.'

UB's Black Jaguar Poets Society is streaming their Poetry Xtravaganza on Monday night at 7pm.

'The Creative Writing LITR 2561 (Poetry) class under the leadership of UB lecturer Ms. Yma Casey FEA, in partnership with the Love Foundation is pleased to present the first Black Jaguar Poet Society Production.'