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Applying Science into Our Daily Lives
How do we apply scientific formulas or theories into our daily lives? According to Associate Professor Dr Hon Wei Min, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCSI University,
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happenings
Kuala Lumpur International Dragon Boat Festival
By Edrea Sun Since its inception many hundred years ago, the dragon boat race had traditionally drawn huge crowds in the thousands comprising rowers, supporters, foreign tourists, curious onlookers and locals alike. This time around the festival has come early and was held at the Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden, the first ever water activity held
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Leisure & Lifestyle
Nocturne:Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
By Khoo Kok Kian Nocturne is derived from the French word, Noctunal and from Latin, Nocturnus. People usually interpret it as a music piece which is inspired by night. A very famous classical music piece by Frederic Chopin was also named based on this word. Kazuo Ishiguro, a prominent author, who is also penned The
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Talk To Us
By Conrad Edmund Bateman Mitch Albom once said that, “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” In conjunction with a yearlong celebration of UCSI University’s Silver Jubilee, the
"Light UP Lives Charity"
A Day Worth Remembering – UCSI University 22nd Convocation
18th July 2009 marked an extremely crucial date for some 1,346 graduating students of UCSI University 22nd Convocation. It was rather a tense yet joyful morning for the University as it was flooded by thousands of delighted parents, staff and of course the graduates themselves. Graduates were seen busy helping each other putting on their robes and taking pictures among themselves as token of memoirs. Lecturers were also there to cheer and congratulate their students whom they have nurtured and coached within these few years.
This year, UCSI University also celebrated its first ever Convocation as a full-fledged university at the grand DeTSAR hall. There was soothing Malay traditional gamelan music to keep the parents entertained before the ceremony began. Among those who graced the convocation were Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad, the Chancellor of UCSI University, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Musa Mohamad, Dato’ Dr. Haji Mohd. Karim Haji Abdullah Omar and Vice Chancellor Peter T. S. Ng.
It was a joyous ceremony until the moment where two posthumous awards were presented. The first award was for the late Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ahmad Razali bin Haji Mohd. Ali, the Chairman for the Board of Governors for Sedaya College from 1998 to 2001. For the first time, UCSI University awarded an honorary doctorate in education to the late Tan Sri. His daughter, Dr. Nor Aida conferred a speech before accepting the award for her late father.
Perhaps one of the most heart-wrenching moments of the ceremony was when Mass Communication Associate Dean Pn. Roslina Abdul Latif gave her emotional acclamation to her former student, Syed Mohamed Nur Bin Syed Aladdin, who passed away during his internship in Astro. Pn. Roslina’s speech was so moving and heart-shattering that every single Mass Communication graduate stood up in silent tribute to their late friend. Some could not hold back grief, ending up in remorseful tears. Syed’s father proudly received the posthumous degree for his son from the Chancellor.
The ceremony ended with a photography session and light refreshments for attendees. Countless bouquet of flowers and soft toys overflowed the University grounds and it was a spectacular sight with happy graduates and equally proud parents.
