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, the
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3D Animation for the Future
Are you creative? Need a platform to design? Get to know School of Design and explore your talent in it!
Although being relatively the smallest school in UCSI University, Associate Dean
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happenings
Negeri Sembilan Cultural Carnival 2010
By Farezza Rashid
The Negeri Sembilan Cultural Carnival is an annual event organized by the state’s Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism through its local cultural performances. This year the Carnival was held from 18th until 20th of June in Seremban with 700 participants from the districts of Negeri Sembilan, the different states around Malaysia as
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Leisure & Lifestyle
Engelbert Humperdinck’s ‘Legacy of Love’
For more than four decades, Engelbert Humperdinck has shared his music with fans from every age on every continent including Malaysia. His Legacy of Love World Tour which stopped at the Resorts World Genting’s Arena of Stars on the 18 & 19th June was anything but superb.
At 74, he showed no signs of slowing down.
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Talk To Us
By Joshua Chay I would have wanted to start with an inspirational quote from a famous figure about how education is the cornerstone of any great man. Then move on to share my personal experiences from the 3 years that I was in university, explaining to you how I am now better prepared for the challenges
"The Road to Menara Gading and Back"
Christmas is More Than Just Santa Claus
One can easily tell Christmas is drawing near when shopping malls are decorated with gigantic pine trees ornamented with colorful light-line, pinecone clusters and metallic balls. Christmas carols are heavily played on radios and when you see throngs of people dashing into shopping malls to buy presents, you know it is time to order your turkey!
Christmas Day which falls on the 25th of December is widely celebrated throughout the world as it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. Although conventionally a Christian festival, now many non-Christians around the world celebrate Christmas as well but of course for different reasons. In fact, this festival serves as a reminder for those with hectic lives to go home and be with their families. It is a time for good tidings, a time to spend quality time with your loved ones and especially, a time to share blessings with the less fortunate; at least this is how Christmas is supposed to be.
Imagine this; the smell of vintage red wine and freshly baked gingerbread men fill the air where you and your family are cozy near the fireplace singing carols with piano accompaniment by your niece. How sweet and heavenly, I told myself. Regrettably, unbridled commercialization and materialism has taken away so much of the joy and gist of celebrating Christmas.
Instead of seeing children smiling with bliss, I see them sulking and crying for overpriced limited edition toys. At such, the supposedly-perfect-holiday might grind down family relationships by adding hassle in getting the so-called ‘anticipated’ gift. In fact if you ask a 5 year old what Christmas means, it is all about presents and Santa Claus. Where is the joy of celebrating Christmas when all you can smell is your burned wallet? Now Christmas and any other celebration has been manipulated to be the ‘money making time of the year’.
Christmas is more than just getting gizmos or expensive gadgets. Christmas is a day for people to show their appreciation and care by spending valuable time in the company of loved ones and probably, giving them a thoughtful present, in the true spirit of giving. I have always found it exquisite and lovely to see people secretly knitting, sewing or crafting accouterments for their cherished ones when it comes to Christmas. It is a symbol of love and appreciation rather than simply selecting from a myriad display of gifts.
On this meaningful and significant day, let us spread cheer to everyone. Despite this momentary world being struck by economic downturn, let us not grumble if we didn’t get what we wanted as Santa is probably reducing his budget too! So this Christmas, enjoy the serenity with family members and reach out to those in need. Here’s wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
