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| The Hon, Dr. Alfred Sangster, OJ, CD, JP, PhD |
The Hon. Dr. Alfred Sangster, former Head of the University of Technology Jamsica has passed on. He died last night.
Dr. Sangster was a dedicated public servant, and he had a vision for the university as its Principal. The university has achieved those objectives over the years.
Under his leadership, the college produced many outstanding graduates who have served with distinction locally and internationally. Under his leadership, students not only excelled in academics but also in the creative arts and sports.
He was known to be a humble man who was not driven by the trappings of wealth. Dr. Sangster was known to get his hands dirty by working with the groundsmen in maintaining the grounds of the college. He was frequently seen playing dominoes with his students or on the field playing footbalL with students.
The Hon. Dr. Alfred Sangster was a one-of-a-kind leader. To his children, I say be strong. Your dad lived a long and good life, selflessly for the people. He was ninety-five years old at his passing.
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He gave me my first job as a lecturer in communication September 1985 at CAST He was very committed to graduating students who could hit the ground running so he started a six week programme in entrepreneurship in 1987 all students had to complete to graduate then
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ReplyDeleteWow live long and he did it strong...may he now rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteAn awesome and humble gentleman. Condolences to his family.
ReplyDeleteOne of the stalwarts of our education system. Humility was his mantra. May he RIP
ReplyDeleteCondolences to his family.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad that he is no longer with us,its people like him we need today in our Education department to guide this generation, the commitment is no longer there at the top and those who have similar skill are few and overlooked smh.
ReplyDeleteWow so sorry to hear rest in peace👹
ReplyDeleteWow! What an excellent concept where all students had to do a 6 week programme in entrepreneurship.
ReplyDeleteMarcus Garvey must have been dreaming self empowerment and self determination to him.
I recall seeing him walking up and down the place being a hands on principal instead of being ceremonial like many these days.
All students knew him and could talk to him without appointment or fear.
Rest in Honour Sir Sangster.
To know him was to love and respect him.
ReplyDeleteLoved his work and worked very hard but still made time to sit and share.
Simply a great, humble, caring human being who came , saw and conquered. College of Arts Science and Technology(CAST /UTECH)
and Jamaica have benefited greatly from his
work.
Time to rest peacefully Doc.
Your Student....KEM
Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP and light perpetual shine upon him. I graduated mid 90s and Dr. Sangster has impacted my life in a positive way. Sleep well Doc.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP and light perpetual shine upon him. I graduated in 1995 and he impacted my life and career in a positive way. He was a president with a difference. Sleep on Doc....your legacy lives on!
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace. He has done great things.
ReplyDeleteA giant of a man. Visionary, analytical, solution oriented, approachable, affable, great sense of humour, down to earth, strong sense of community.
ReplyDeleteA joy working with and being guided by him.
Condolences to his family and close colleagues. Thank you for sharing him with us.