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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"
Public Speaking Final Event May-Aug 2009
By FATHMATH EMAN NASHEED
Students of SM112 (Introduction to Public Speaking) gave out their final speeches on 30th July 2009, from 2pm till 5 pm in the A block (lobby) of UCSI University. This final event tested students’ overall performance and presenting skills adopted by them in delivering their speech.
Students were evaluated according to an evaluation form by the lecturer Mr.Mohd Hellis Mohd Som, on their performance of speaking openly and confidently in public, and how well they used their visual aids. In addition, students were assessed on the way they organized their speeches according to the text template that was taught in class, which would help to become an effective public speaker.
All 30 students were free to choose their own topics of interest, and were asked to use at least one visual aid to enhance their speech. Two M.C Sarah and Carmen chose the students’ turns for their speeches randomly. The A block lobby was selected for this event in order to provide an appropriate audience for the students. As the time of the event was the lunch hour, it opened the door for many students and lecturers to listen to these speeches. Furthermore, as there is no written exam for this subject, this project acted as the final exam for the students, to bring out what they’ve learnt in the class and apply it in front of the audience.
Overall, the event was a learning experience for all the students as it gave a chance for all to organize their speeches, show their strengths and capabilities, and come up with creative ideas to make the speech as interesting as possible. Moreover, it enabled them to address a public audience and interact with them during their speeches. Therefore, this project aided to enhance and improve public speaking skills in students,which can be a very vital tool for future use.
