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dateline: UVI July 15, 2005, vol xi, number 7 Events Calendar July 15-17 UVI Golf Classic STX July 22, 23 Reggae Concert STX/STT August 14 New Student Orientation STT/STX August 15 New Student Registration STT/STX August 18 Classes Begin STT/STX The monthly newsletter of The University of the Virgin Islands In a downstairs room at the Reichhold Center for the Arts, jok- ingly referred to as the “dungeon” because of its location, Elisa Tho- mas sits on the floor near a corner. Using a video camera, she takes shots of magazine clippings as they lay on a white poster board. The 12-year-old occasionally mumbles something to herself as she goes about her task. All around her other students are up and about working on their individual project. “It’s an editing exercise” ex- plained the Reichhold’s Youth Moviemaking Workshop (YMW) Instructor Richard J. Vialet. The students are going to create a music video using still pic- tures, he said. It’s one of the projects the 14 students in YMW will undertake during the seven-week program. Those smaller projects lead up the major production that the students create and produce. In its fifth year, the YMW’s mis- sion is to encourage young people to develop their creative potential through effective use of media technology for education, informa- tion, recreation and career oppor- tunities. Students learn the basic camera techniques – including composition and framing, along with lighting, editing, acting, directing, scriptwriting and Tamisha Davis works on an editing exercise at the Reichhold Center for the Arts Youth Moviemaking Workshop. It’s tee time at the Carambola Golf and Beach Resort where the Founda- tion for the Univer- sity of the Virgin Is- lands is hosting its first Celebrity Golf Classic July 14-17. Celebrities from the NFL, the NBA and the entertainment industry are participating in this four-day, star-studded event in support of the Foundation’s endowment. Local golfers are invited to join the fun and participate in the tournament. The costs are $120 per individual and $300 for groups of three. Sepctators pay $30 to watch the tournament and attend the awards ceremony and barbeque buffet. “The UVI Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic is an excel- lent opportunity to bring visitors to the territory in support of education,” said Joseph B. Boschulte, UVI’s vice president for Institutional Advancement. “We’re expecting the Celeb- rity Golf Classic to be an event that no one will want to miss,”Boschulte said. “Even if you don’t play golf, the other activities will likely be the talk of the territory for Celebrity Golf Classic to be a Big Hit Youth Moviemaking Workshop Reels In Creativity Moviemaking continued on next page Celebrity Golf Classic Events Friday, July 15 -- Youth Golf Clinic (for ages 9-15) – 9-10:30 a.m., Carambola Golf Club, free -- Youth Football Clinic (for ages 9-15) – 9-10:30 a.m., UVI Campus grounds, free -- Fashion Show – 9 p.m., Carambola Beach Resort, tickets $25 Saturday, July 15 -- Golf Tournament – 9 a.m., Carambola Golf Club, $120 per individual, $300 for groups of three and $30 for spectators -- Poker Night – 9 p.m., Divi Carina Bay Casino, $50 minimum -- After Party – 10 p.m., Divi Carina Bay Casino, Dolphin and Palm Rooms, tickets $20 Golf Classic continued on next page dateline:UVI 2 John Brewer’s Bay St. Thomas, VI 00802 GET CONNECTED TO UVI news, activities and accomplishments at . . . www.uvi.edu dateline:UVI is a production of the UVI Public Relations Office. Contact us by telephone at (340) 693-1056 FAX: (340) 693-1055 GET CONNECTED TO UVI news, activities and accomplishments at . . . www.uvi.edu storyboarding. Along with Vialet, guest lecturers are invited to address the students. “It’s a stepping stone to what I plan to pursue after high school,” said YMW student Tamisha Davis. A high school senior, Davis plans to study the performing arts in college. Twelve-year-old Alfredo Hodge wants to be a technician and actor. The YMW is the perfect place for him to learn the basics, he said. years to come.” The events began with a welcome reception on July 14. On July 15, several of the celebrities will participate in golf practice and clinics, and a press conference. The day culmi- nates at the resort with dinner and a fashion show featuring the designs of Alejandra Jackson. Vocalist Sarah J. Fox will perform. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. on July 16. The golf tournament will be followed by poker night at 7 p.m. at the It turns out that the “dungeon” is more like an oasis for creativity. The Youth Moviemaking Workshop is one of the many summer activities taking place at UVI. Other summer pro- grams include: Upward Bound, Family Life Center, Summer Science Enrichment Academy, Intellect to STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and the College Business Residency Program. Moviemaking Continued Divi Carina Bay Resort. An after party featuring the P’Your Passion band and deejay Tony T of 105 Jamz will be held from 10 p.m. in the Dolphin and Palm Rooms of the Divi. Golf Classic Continued A reggae lover’s fantasy will come true on July 22 and 23 when Big Ship Inc., King of Kings Promotions and the Reichhold Center for the Arts present, “Rock Steady Meets Reggae.” The concert will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 22, at the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix and at 8 p.m. on Satur- day, July 23, at the Lionel Roberts Stadium on St. Thomas. In celebration of the 113th birthday of H.I.M., Emperor Haile Selassie the 1st of Ethiopia, some of the most influential and powerful reggae, ska and rock- steady artists come together in “Rock Steady Meets Reggae.” Artists to perform include Freddie McGregor, Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, George Nooks, Iley Dread, Richie Stephens and the Virgin Islands’ very own Pressure, all backed by the Millennium Band. Tickets are available at outlets on St. Thomas, St. Croix and Tortola, and directly from the Reichhold Center. For ticket locations or to reserve vendor space call the Reichhold Center at 693-1559. Reggae to Rock the VI in July Local reggae artist Pressure and Grammy- nominated Freddie McGregor greet each other at an autograph signing session at Modern Music on July 8.