Taylor's University Inter-Varsity Public Speaking Competition 2011

On the 10th September 2011 (Saturday), a pubic speaking competition was held at Lecture Theatre 2 from 9am to 12pm. 

This is the 2nd Inter-Varsity Public Speaking competition 2011, organized by Taylor's School of Communication. 

The preliminary round was held on the 10 August 2011. A total of 30 participants from various institutions spoke on the topic "Unity in Diversity". There were 8 chosen to be in the finale but only 6 manage to show up for the battle. 

The panel of adjudicators:

Dr. Lean Mei Li (University Malaya)

Associate Prof. Vani Gopal (UiTm)

Steven Tamil Chellvan (Inti International University)

and their topic for that day was:

"New media technologies are providing a myriad of e-learning channels. Is the conventional classroom in danger of becoming redundant?"

One of the Inkslingers reporting for duty.

Loshana, she does a lot of book review in her blog.

Okay, maybe this year we don't have much crowd but they are one very supportive group of people.

Melizarani, the first presenter. 

Ruth, our beloved time keeper.

Wonderful speaker, Fey-Gwendolene.

Phodiso, he was also really good. Know how to adapt according to situations.

Sara Pang, I like her cause she is pretty! and of course she can speak as well :)

Remember Nicholas Cheng from Waktu Rehat. Met up with a fan!

Winners?.....

2nd runners up: RM500 + certificate
OWEN LAI (taylor's university)

1st runners up: RM800 + certificate
FEY-GWENDOLENE (taylor's university)

Champion: RM1500 + Trophy + Certificate
Phodiso Mpotokwane (UCTI-Asia pacific university college of technology)

Pictures with other participants and committee.

Other 3 amazing participants are Melizarani (taylors university), Sharifah Nurul (Segi university college) and Sara Pang Su Ann (taylors university).

Organizing Chair Miss Catherine with her emcees and time keeper.

Interested? Keep an eye for next year's competition!

Many apologies for the quality of the pictures. Didn't bring my camera.