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.

PAPE 2011

PAPE 2011 = Personal Development Planning (PDP) Awareness & Portfolio Exhibition 2011

The LAS@INTELLECT in tandem with the organizational directive of Taylor's management to ensure continuous development of TGC's and life-long learning skills through creating intentional learners, will be organizing a PAPE 2011 on the 7th September 2011 at the MPH.

The aim of this event is to create awareness among Taylor's University students of PDP and the elements involved in owning and continuously enhancing one's personal development. Besides that, it also showcase all the different Student Portfolios from all the various Programs and Schools within Taylor's University to create visibility & transparency of the different portfolio initiatives, types, and content focus available at Taylor's.

Mr Pradeep Nair giving his speech

The booths availble

Little gift collection counter! Students are encouraged to visit all booths to collect 10 stamps on their special passport when they enter the hall. Once gotten 10 stamps, FREE GOODIES!

Some booth touring is going on :)


 Visiting booths!

We have students coming in with their lecturers.


Listening to what PDP is all about.

Dr Christian :D he is from Germany. He's now a lecturer for Masters Programme.

Chris Tan, 1st PDP Student Ambassador. Woots! Like a brother to me :)

They are taking career test.

 Career services provides career test which will allow you to identify what career suits your personality.
The last time I checked, I'm at the right course! hahaha!

Learning styles booth allows you to find out what is your learning style. Basically, you just got to sit and take a short test. I found out that I am quite a balance learner, means that I am able to absorb through practical, listening as well as watching. However, my visual stands out slightly higher than the other two.

Crowded to see three amazing sports club portfolio. Volleyball, dodgeball and muay thai!

 Also, ehem! FlyFM was there to give out more goodies!

Even staff joins in the fun :D!

It is definitely a successful and informative event! We've learned that is not just all about the grades, is also about leadership and initiatives by the students to do something other than just go classes and go home. That is what the employers what these days!

More on Science Discovery Day!

This is the next talk that I will be attending. I think is quite true that who rules the media rules the world because media is a very powerful tool especially in this era. I am not just talking about TV and radio, media includes internet and other communication tool. I am pretty excited about it :) Can't wait!

Selamat Hari Merdeka

Hey Peeps!

A little Merdeka photo for you.

Some of the Taylor's students was having a little Independence Celebration themselves just to remember this date when our first Prime Minister shouted MERDEKA for 7 times.

Maybe because of Raya, it doesn't feel like Merdeka.

Still, I am wishing Malaysia

Selamat Hari Merdeka. 

Hopefully Malaysia Day will be one awesome celebration!

Invitation!
Taylor's Student Experience department is inviting you to join the colourful Merdeka Day celebration on the 13 September (tuesday) 10-10.30am in the Ampitheater. For more info email: studentdevelopment@taylors.edu.my

Mental Health, School of Meds & Engineering fair updates

Ohla, 

I'm here to update you all on things that are going on with Taylor's University. 

The Counseling and Psychological Services Centre (CPSC) is organizing the "Taylor's 3rd Annual Mental Health and Healthy Living Campaign" on 6-8 September 2011. 

Learn more about living a healthy lifestyle and participate in interesting talks and activites e.g bone scan, blood donation, colestrol level check, BMI check and etc. 

Interested in Medical Degree? 3rd October intake is open for interview. More info click here.

Below are captions on what happened in the engineering fair in Taylor's. It is uploaded on Taylor's Uni FB. Check it out in the link http://www.facebook.com/TaylorsUniversityMY
It's kinda cool.

 Above is a 3 in 1 recycle bin, it helps to separate your waste into different compartment like plastic, glass and etc. There is a sensor inside that will do the separating job for you!

Above is a cooling cap. It has an aluminium sheet inside and a fan to cool your head since Malaysia is super hot.

To check it out, link below!
http://www.facebook.com/TaylorsUniversityMY
cherio!

What you missed: Taylor's Science Discovery Day

Taylor's University Health Sciences Division recently organised the Science Discovery Day 2011 in August 2011. Over 160 pax of Pre-U, Foundation in Science, UEC to present Form 5 and Form 6 students had the opportunity to visit the science laboratories and facilities in Taylor's University, and also gained a better understanding of the health sciences programmes offered and its career pathways. 

Pictures paints a thousand words. Check it out to see what they had learned. 

Students arriving and registering.

 

Some classroom theories and learning.

Now we get to play with some tools.

Learning about the various biochemical tests conducted on blood and urine sample.

Students working with Friability tester in Pharmaceutics Lab.

 Demonstration on how to analyse blood glucose level and identify blood group.

Students candy making class!

 FYI, this is how paracetamol is being made. For a noob like me, I think this is very cool!

Lecturer explaining on how paracetamol pills are made and synthesized in a laboratory.


Lecturer explaining on how a Disintegration Tester works in Pharmaceutics lab.

Finally, some food to fill the stomach.

Chao for now!

Selamat Hari Raya in advanced. 

Happy Merdeka!