The very famous whisper wall at the Student Activity Centre at the University of the West Indies captures one’s attention immediately with its bright colour, vibrancy and creativity. This creative piece was done by students and an artist, portraying the different cultures and aspects within the university. With a closer look at the picture, one can see elements of the university’s diverse student population. Starting from the left side of the wall, there are the letters “SAC” indicating the Student Activity Centre.

The shuttle service, one of the many services students depend on for transportation to and from school is portrayed on the wall by the painting of a bus. There is a shuttle stop located by the activity centre. There is then the painting of two students, a male and a female which shows that there is mixing of the school population as well as the interaction between the students. Beside this is the head of a Rastafarian individual, wearing a hat with the colours with Rastafari colours gold, green, red and black. This goes to show the incorporation of a cultural aspect within the institution where all cultures and races are seen as one and the equally accepted leading to peaceful bonds and relationships between each other. The musical note portrays the university’s involvement in music and the creative arts. UWI is known for having multi-talented students who are involved in different art forms, such as the performing arts or the creative arts who showcasing the university’s diversity. Cards are included as well on the wall, because at the activity centre it is a norm for students and their friends to gather for card games and other past time activities. Papers and pencils tell that students come here not only to relax and unwind their minds but to complete assignments and group activities together as well. The number of papers painted and the way in which they are scattered goes to show the nature of the typical student, who may be frantically working to get there assignments done on time. As we approach closer to right end of the wall we see a pool ball and a football, showing these 2 activities close association with the activity centre and the students. The football is seen with flames behind showing that this sport is highly favoured by students and if one looks observes its size, it is larger than many of the other figures. Another student is seen, with a book and an individual is seen behind. One interesting feature seen painted on the wall, was the painting of the legend Che Guevara, who was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, guerrilla leader, author along with many other posts and was seen as the symbol of rebellion and an inspiration to many. These students must be inspired by his work and hence decided that it would be a great idea to include his signature painting.

The students are really the main focus at the activity centre; it was created for them to engage in fun activities and interact and socialize with each other. This makes the university an even more interactive community.