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The Philip Sherlock Centre (PSCCA) was conceptualized by Sir Philip
Sherlock. This individual is a literary genius who has gained much
acclaim for his work. He believed that the University should have
a centre which facilitated the development of the creative imagination.
The (PSCCA), formerly the Creative Arts Centre (CAC), was founded
in February 1968. This was achieved with the assistance of the Calouste
Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon and the Friends of Canada. He was
of the opinion that the University should have a centre which facilitated
the development of the creative imagination. In 1993 the Centre
was renamed the Philip Sherlock centre in honour of the life and
work of Sir Philip Sherlock.
Traditionally the centre had a Staff Tutor in drama as a permanent
member of staff as well as a Director of music. Mr. John Hearne
was the first secretary of the centre. Errol Hill and Noel Vaz were
both the Drama tutors at that time. At this time the centre was
a branch of the Extra Mural Department, later referred to as the
School of Continuing Studies The title of secretary has in recent
times been replaced by that of Tutor/Coordinator. As such the the
administrative staff of the Centre, including the music unit, consists
of three academic staff members, an administrative assistant, two
secretaries and three office attendant
The Centre celebrates its anniversary on February 25, Philip Sherlock's,
birthday, with a distinguished lecture at the Centre.
PHILIP SHERLOCK
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Sir Philip Sherlock was one of the leading was instrumental
in helping to establish the University of the West Indies.He
was also nstrumental in the craetion of the Philip Sherlock
Centre for the Creative Arts. He believed that the creative
arts should be as welcome as are scholars and the men of learning.
Sir Philip died on December4, 2000. He was ninety-eight (98)
years old.
This great man ha made a great contribution to the Jamaican
society and the Caribbean. He was the Vice Chancellor of the
University from 1963- 1969.. He was also a recognized poet,
author and historian.
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