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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"
Pink for October
Do you know that by organizing a blood donation drive with just 10 people, we have the power to save 30 precious lives? Regrettably, more often than not people tend to take things for granted. That is, until a loved one is sick or ones own demise approaches.
Realizing this undervalued priceless deed, UCSI University School of Nursing made their move by organizing a blood donation drive in conjunction with Pink October on 1st and 2nd October 2009. A large number of student donors in UCSI University stepped forward to make a difference during the campaign.
Another noteworthy highlight of the Pink October event was perhaps the edifying exhibition. Pink October is a worldwide campaign first initiated in August 2006 by Mr. Mathew Oliphant to fight against breast cancer. In supporting this meaningful program, students from the Nursing School aimed to raise awareness among the university community on how deadly breast cancer is to women. There was educational information about breast cancer on how to detect abnormal lumps and early detections.
To make Pink October even more meaningful, a fund-raising charity bazaar was also set up. Students were captivated by the flea market and fun activities. There were nail polishing services, food and handicrafts fair as well.
The event that lasted for two days ended with a big success. Not only did the event educate the students on protection against breast cancer but also helped the poor with the money collected from the fund raising activities.
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