Globalization in Motion

This July, selected Taylorians spent an enriching 3 weeks at the Inha University Summer School, which consisted of lectures, cultural excursions, field trips and lectures. All students took 2 common courses and 1 elective course.

The Kyung Hee Global Collaborative Summer Program was conducted over the entire month of July and allowed Taylorians to gain insight into Korean culture and hospitality. Taylorians also expanded their social networks during this programme.

Every year, a select few Taylorians get the chance to participate in the Summer Cultural Experience Program for free, where they will attend Korean Language classes, experience Korean culture and meet new international friends.

The Yonsei University Summer School is a unique programme that runs over 6 weeks in July & August and provides students with in-depth knowledge of Korean Language, Arts, History, Science, and Economy.

In August, 4 Taylor’s University students from the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts arrived at Tampere University of Applied Sciences in Finland for their exchange semester and are having the time of their lives!

Taylorians join the Kyung Hee GlobalCollaborative Summer Program, Korea

An Unforgettable Summer at Kyungsung University, Korea

At the 2012 Inha University Summer School, Korea

At Tampere University ofApplied Sciences, Finland

A Taylorian at theYonsei UniversitySummer School, Korea

The staff of Taylor’s School of Biosciences pose with the staff and students of the Far Eastern University

The staff of Taylor’s School of Biosciences

pose with the staff and students of the Far

Eastern University

Group photograph of all participants at the closing ceremony.

Students on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), one of the world’s most heavily militarized border in the world

Having a fun at the ‘Magic Island’, an outdoor amusement park in Lotte World

A group photograph of students taking the Korean Language class as one of the common courses

At the Worldwide Garden Party that showcased international food prepared by the exchange students from all over the world

Participants cycling by the Nam Han River during a day excursion organised by Yonsei University

Taylorians in the Korean Wave class with the famous Korean choreographer, Ms Lee

Posing with their Taekwondo instructors in theirTaekwondo uniforms.

Selected Taylorians get the chance to don Korean costumes as part of the cultural experienceStudents experience the outdoors as part of their

Nature Tourism subject

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Globalization in Motion

Interactive Workshop to provide hands-on tips to the newbies on enrichingcampus life by Ms Faith Yeo from Student Development Hub. A fun trip with new international students in KLCC.

In September 2012, Taylor’s School of Biosciences hosted three top students from Far Eastern University of the Philippines for a 2-week research attachment. The 2-week program will pave way for further collaborations between both institutions.

On 10th September, Taylor’s University hosted students and staff from Sapporo International University of Japan. They attended a short lecture delivered by the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, Professor Perry Hobson and were taken on a campus tour.

Hosting of the Far Eastern University, the Philippines

Visit by

Camille Tatibouet arrived in August to pursue a 6-month research internship under the supervision of Dr Kambiz Shamsi. Her research will focus on incorporating antioxidants from mangosteens to enhance the nutritional value of yoghurt.

A group photograph at the University Square

French Intern Pursues Research Internship at School of Biosciences

Camille takes time out to visit local historical sites with her new friends

Camille is seen here with her supervisor,

Dr Kambiz Shamsi

Best Buddies Connect is a year-long initiative run by the International Students Services to support the integration of

international students into the campus, city and country. Through the BBC Fun Trip and Party, students are given opportunity to experience local culture, iconic landmarks, and public transportation system besides networking and getting to know senior students from the same countries and other nationalities. The BBC Workshop held once a month enabled the new

students to experience the sharing made by senior students and facilitators on various areas relevant to them including the usage of Bahasa Malaysia in their daily communication, enrichment of campus life, study skills and time management.

For the recent July / August intake, a Welcome Reception was also held to support the immersion of the largest cohort of international students into the Lakeside Campus. 4

Highlights

The CSI Go Volunteers team has been very busy since the beginning of August making a difference bit-by-bit. Beginning with 6th to 11th August where a group of 5 Taylorians led by Isaac Yap hosted 25 students from the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIED) on their service learning tour in Malaysia to learn about community services done here.

Throughout their stay here, the HKIED students were given a tour around Klang Valley visiting places Putrajaya, KLCC, the National Park, National Monument and even Central Market. But the highlight of the tour were the visits to various Community Centers where they truly experienced life impacting moments serving and making friends with the members of these centers. The centers visited were Rumah Charis Old Folks’ Home, Spastic Children’s Association (SCASFT), Beautiful Gate Foundation and United Voice.

On the 15th July (Sunday), 66 students and 2 Advisors from Taylor’s University and 20 Students from Taylor’s College were present at the 1Malaysia for Youth (1M4U) launch.

1M4U, an initiative to anchor volunteerism and community services amongst the youth in Malaysia was officiated at KLCC,

1 Malaysia 4 Youth

Sharing the Heartof CompassionAcross Borders!

Esplanade by our Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak.

Taylor’s was invited by the Ministry of Higher Education Director of Student Affairs and Development Division, Tuan Haji Ibrahim bin Ali to witness the launch. The event featured various NGOs such as Kelab Putera 1Malaysia, i-Volunteer,

Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa and many more where students were allowed to sign-up and be involved with their works and causes. Apart from that, celebrities such as Altimet and Hani Madu were also there to grace the event with their music and presence.

One for the album!

Group Photo HKIED 5 Takes 2012!

Anderson and Natalie gettingto know each other

Experiencing the carnival atmosphere inEsplanade KLCC

Some of the Taylorians who there to check-out the different NGO booths at the launch

30-Hour Famine is a global movement against hunger and poverty. Participants go without food for 30 hours and get a glimpse of the dire conditions that children and families in need endure everyday. Chinese Society has been taken the project as their annual highlight event since 2011. The event started on 4 August and ended on 5 August at Stadium Melawati, Shah Alam with international artist Wong Lee Hom appearing as the movement’s ambassador. They Chinese Society successfully raised RM 28,072.40 towards this good cause with 292 campers and 67 committees / helpers making the event a success.

30-Hour Famine

A surprise Soya drink for the participants sponsored by YEO’S

Interactive and meaningfulactivities in the afternoon

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Highlights

The CSI Go Volunteers also took a few hours off their busy schedules to help out the Spastic Children’s Association (SCASFT) to paint a simple backdrop for their fundraiser concert on 22nd – 23rd September in Crystal Crowne Hotel, Petaling Jaya; performed solely by SCASFT students! The painting was 24ft long and 4.5ft high and coated with a layer of fluorescent solution to give it a glow effect under ‘black light’ and was completed on 7th September.

The Yes We Can! Project has 3 main objectives:• Raising Funtds for Prostheses Foundation of Thailand• Creating a culture of recycling among Taylorians• Breaking into Malaysia’s Book of Records

Beginning from September till November 2012, the CSI Go Volunteers targeted a total of 16,000 cans to create the biggest mural made of tin cans in Malaysia. The cans will then be sold to raise funds for the Prostheses Foundation of Thailand which has been using recycled aluminum to create parts in prosthetic limbs for children.

The CSI Go rallied a total of 90 volunteers to be involved in Faisal Cup. Every year, the Faisal Cup provides hundreds of urban poor children with the opportunity to play in organized games of football and netball. In addition to the practice sessions with trained coaches and 4 days of tournament, this year there were Peace camps and girls’ football. The CSI Go assembled Taylorians from both Lakeside and

Painting A Little Bit of Hope

Bringing Back Dignity Where It Is LostTaylor’s College Subang Jaya to come together to make the entire event a blast! A total of 441 boys and 243 girls between the ages of 10 to 16 are participating in this joyous event and around 2,000 people are estimated to be there to cheer the children on. The volunteers were invovled in 3 of the 4-day event which were 1st, 15th and 29th September.

Opening A Can Of Dreams

The final touches

K-Gen Club with the Yes We Can! (YWC) committee after a flashmob performance in support of YWC!

The Community Services Initiatives (CSI) @ Taylor’s University participants had gone through the CSI Learning Tour broadening their experience and view on community service as a whole. Participants had a hands-on experience at:• Street Feeding Program, YMCA Kuala Lumpur – 16th June• Orang Asli Education Center (OAEC), Raub – 7th July• Pusat Sama-Sama, Puchong – 11th August

The experiences gained were “Priceless!” quoting one of the students who participated in the OAEC trip.

Stepping Out!Pusat Sama-sama children presenting their drawing in one of the workshops

Briefing by Madam Susan Yong Samari-tan Ministries on how the street feeding program is conducted

Taylorians in one of the Orang Asli homes along with a family pet

Participants doing their partto serve drinks and food

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Support University Mission

Career Talk by Wyndham Group on 13 September 2012, to recruit potential graduates for new / upcoming hotels (Ramada Hotel and Days Inn) in Singapore.

Career Talk by Four Seasons Langkawi on 20 Sptember 2012, to recuit for their Manager-In-Training programme. This is their second time returning to Lakeside Campus.

Ms Michelle Ng, Career Counsellor giving a pre-internship talk to Engineering students.

Internship Preparation Series for all Schools

Ms Susan Yap, Career Services Manager and Tee Wee Jing of SOCIT Programme Director are giving a pre-internship talk to IT students.

A series of Pre-Internship Preparation Workshops were also conducted to prepare over 200 Taylor’s Business School students for internship. The workshops included two sessions of Effective Resume Writing by Mr. Jaideep Patel from GTI

Dr. Christoph Baeck, Head of IT Asia from Hilti and team, Ms Sarojini of SOCIT and CSC team members conducting an interview with IT students for internship

Media and Mr. Edmund Teh from Jobstreet Malaysia; and an Ace that Job Interview which was conducted by Ms. Jennifer Jane Kellady from Taylor’s Education Group.

Form left: Ms. Sandy Tan, rep from Recruit, Place & Training, Ms. Candice Lim, Director of Human Resources from Wyndham Group.

Dr. Christoph Baeck, Head of IT Asia from Hilti and team, Ms Sarojini of SOCIT and CSC team members conducting an interview with IT students for internship

Group photo

Internship Preparation Series for Business students - GTI

Internship Preparation Series for Business students - Jobstreet

Internship Preparation Series by Taylor’s Education Group

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Learning Experience & Student Development

6 Student Leaders from the Sekretariat Rukun Negara and Toastmasters accompanied by the Assistant Manager from Student Development Hub, Mr Ronson represented Taylor’s University for the Konvensyen Pemimpin Muda Negara 2012 (Young Leaders’ National Convention 2012) which was held for the very first time in Parliament Malaysia on 18 July. This convention discussed about the roles of student leaders in nation development and government plans for youths in nation building. Among the keynote speakers were YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Razak, YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, YB Khairy Jamaluddin and YB Teng Chang Yeow.

The LEAD@TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY, a premium leadership programme by Student Development Hub kickstarted

off with the Leadership Development Series which saw an overwhelming attendance of 200 students for both Saturday (8 September) and Sunday (9 September). This series which seeks to INSPIRE, EDUCATE and EQUIP undergraduates with the truth and experiences about real life leadership had a lined up of five amazing speakers. Mr Thomas Lai, the Principal Consultant from QS Plus Consultancy spoke about personality plus and also helped students to identify their own personalities better. Thereafter, Ms Angelin Boo May Yin who is a Certified Image Consultant gave some good insights and tips about personal grooming. Mr BK Gan, who is the President of Taylor’s School Division spoke about Personal Leadership,

Young Leaders’National Convention2012

relating to his life and his passion while Mr Sivakumar, who is a freelance trainer touched on the topic the power of teamwork and motivation. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Mr Pradeep shared on his 40 Rules of Leadership. This year, there was a Forum with successful Taylor’s Alumnus to add a twist to the Series. Students were inspired by the Forum which includes Ms Tan Su Zhen, Director of Mainstream Online Buzz (MOB), Mr Sim Sui Yee, Service Manager-Housekeeping, Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur and Ms Sonia Louise Hiew and Ms Koo Yen Woon who is the National Champion of L’Oreal Brandstorm 2012. Upon the completion of the Leadership Development Series, students who joined the premium leadership programme will undergo the Project Management Workshop, Leadership Enrichment Session and the Leadership Development Project.

Historic leadership convention held for the first time inParliament Malaysia

Impacful session by Mr BK Gan touching on his personal journey in leadership

Boosting your personal image with Ms Angelin Boo

Fun, lively and impactful forum with Taylor’s Alumnus

Nurturing and Inspiring Young Leaders Through Leadership Development Series

40 rules of leadershipwith Mr Pradeep

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The three-day Taylor’s Model United Nations (TMUN) Conference 2012, was organized by Taylor’s

Lakeside Campus Model United Nations (TLCMUN) of Taylor’s University and Taylor’s Model United Nations (TAYMUN) of Taylor’s College Subang Jaya with the theme ‘Equality: To Unite Under One’. The ceremony saw a huge participation with over 300 delegates from 51 public and private universities and university colleges in Malaysia as well as Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Ghana, Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. Delegates of the respective committees were expected to debate on topics ranging from the disputes on national territory primarily in the South China Sea to mitigating social problems caused by economic instability.

Over 300 students converged at Taylor’s Model United Nations Conference 2012 to share insights on the right to speak and to vote

United We Stand:Achieving Equality for All

This event was officially launched by Timothy Wong and Rachel Ng, Secretary-Generals of TMUN 2012 and witnessed by guest-of-honour, Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Razali Ismail; Mr. Pradeep Nair, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Taylor’s University; Mr Lim Tou Boon, President of Taylor’s College Subang Jaya; Ms. Angela Pok, Director of Student Experience,Taylor’s University and the delegates at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Lecture Theater 12.

Yang Berbahagia Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, an active advocate of women’s rights in Malaysia was invited as a guest speaker to share her insights on human rights and freedom of expression at the second day of the open forum after the debate sessions.

The conference concluded with a Gala Dinner at The Grand Hall where the all delegates, TMUN committees and staff of Taylor’s had the opportunity to further share their experiences and views as well as get to know one another better.

Group Photo of the VIPs, staff and secretariatof TMUN 2012 at the launch event.

Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Razali Ismail giving his inspiring speech to the delegates

Group Photo of Joe McNally, Zack Ariasand the organizing committee

Practical photo shooting session with the expert

The Photography Club had an upclose learning experience from Photographys Expert Joe McNally and Zack Arias in the event One Light vs Many Lights.

This 3 days photography workshop (July 24-26) and a full day seminar (July 29) is a collaborative effort between the club and Creative Asia. 9 core members of Photography Club had the privilege to be part of the event committee, working hand in hand with the experienced crew from Creative Asia. 27 students and approximately 150 attendees from public attended the seminar. At the end of the session, members were exposed and taught to the use of different lighting and in particularly small flash, understanding how to light on location and indoor. Members also got to explore the new techniques that are both technically and creatively challenging while having the opportunity to work with professional grade equipment.

One Light vs Many LightsPowerpacked photography workshop andseminar featuring Joe McNally and Zack Arias

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Engagement With Community

On the 29th of August 2012, Student Development Hub together with the School of Education, Taylor’s University Student Council and Sekretariat

Rukun Negara organized the annual 1Malaysia Merdeka Celebration which was held in the Amphitheater. It was a very meaningful event as we commemorated our Nation’s 55th Merdeka Day. Among the highlight for that day were Freeze Mob by students from the Citizenship Values Education, Malaysia flag raising accompanied by the National Anthem and two patriotic songs, Satu Malaysia and Tanggal 31 Ogos supported by the Music Club. The Merdeka Day Celebration Shout-Out was led by Taylor’s University Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Dato’ Dr Hassan Said. Dressed in beautiful national costume and traditional attire, Taylorians participated patriotically in the Celebration. The winners of the Merdeka Quiz and Multimedia Clip Competition organized by the Citizenship Values Education were also announced on that day. Through the Merdeka Photobooth Competition, the best dressed award goes to See Jay Yen who walked away with the NEW iPad and congratulations to all the other winners and recipients!

In addition to hosting the Merdeka Day Celebration at Taylor’s University, we also nominated a total of 32 students to participate in the 55th Merdeka National Day Celebration themed “Janji Ditepati” held at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on 31 August 2012.

1Malaysia Merdeka DayCelebration, celebratingour identity as Malaysians

A collaborative Ramadhan Fund Raising event was held on 15th August 2012 by Sekretariat Rukun Negara, Taylor’s Arab Student Society and Muslim Student Association. The fundraiser was attended by 150 muslim students. The objective of the event was to raise funds for the orphanage, Rumah Amal Cahaya Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (RACTAR) where 18 orphans broke fast together with members of the student societies.

Ihya’ Ramadhan is an Iftar dinner organized by the Ministry of Higher Education on 2nd August 2012. Taylor’s University together with 40 other institutions throughout Malaysia were there to celebrate the month of Ramadhan. A total of 18 local and international students from 7 countries attended this festive dinner.

A time for sharing the spirit ofRamadhan

An EnlighteningRamadhan Dinner

A great mix of local and international student from various student’s societies coming together to cel-ebrate the month of Ramadhan with Y.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin, Minister of Ministry of Higher Education.

Clockwise:A meaningful dinner before the Maghrib prayers.

President of Sekretariat Rukun Negara, Muhammad Fiqri Bin Firdaus Muhammad Rom presenting a token of appreciation to the speaker, En. Ahmad Fakhri Hamzah.

Staff and students of Taylor’s University celebrating the 1Malaysia Merdeka Day Celebration

The flag raising ceremony and the singing of the National Anthem

Professor Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said giving his inspiring speech

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Engagement With Community

The Komunitas Anak Indonesia dengan Semangat 45 (KOMANDO 45) hosted a Welcome Party for the new Indonesian students in Taylor’s on 7th September 2012. The party organised by the seniors in the University was held to celebrate the arrival of their new peers and to introduce them to the campus setting and activities. Fun games and performances were conducted to build friendships between the seniors and new students. Every new students also received a Kit Kat chocolate as their door gift.

Beetle & Roses was initiated by the Muslim Students’ Association. It was held on 17 July at LT 1 with over 300 participants coming to hear Wardina Safiyyah, Actress & TV Presenter / Host and Muhammad Aiman, lifetsyle blogger, speaking on the topic relationship. They imparted the understanding that relationship between men and women and above all, God (Allah) must be the top priority.

A Counselling Service and Disability Awareness Campaign themed “Accepting and Tolerating People with Individual Differences” was organized by the Counselling and Psychological Services Centre (CPSC) on July 12th, 2012. This campaign aimed to promote the services offered by CPSC to Taylor’s students and staff, to create awareness on a range of disabilities on society, and to remove social and environmental barriers to enable the full social and physical participation of individuals with disabilities in Taylor’s University.

Finding yourPerfect Match?

Starting your campusjourney with a KIT KAT!

Counselling Service andDisability Awareness Campaign

On 14th July 2012, 44 Taylor’s Anime Society members made their way to the 36th Bon Odori Festival in Stadium Matsushita, Shah Alam. The stadium was packed and the Taylorians had to hold hands in order to not get lost in the crowd. The entire evening started off with the Bon Odori Dance followed by an interesting performance of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Japanese drums. And like in all other cultural festivals, food is a must and the Anime Society members definitely did not miss out on it as well!

Not missing out on the Korean Wave (Hallyu), the K-Generation Club pulled off their annual Hallyu Festival on 23rd September in The Grand Hall. This is the 3rd year in a row the festival has been held and with the current Korean craze, K-Gen Club managed to gather 320 K-Pop fans to come and experience the event where there was screening of K-Pop Music Videos, Hanbok wearing tutorial, Korean snacks and the highlight of the event; the dance competition. The event was featured in Harian Metro, receiving up to 3-pages Full Colour Coverage.

A taste of Japan in Shah Alam

Oppa Taylor’sStyle!

An awesome welcoming party forthe new Indonesian students.

The speakers sharing theirreal life inspiring stories

The guest speaker Wardina Safiyyah sharing her real life story

The Taylor’s Anime Society family

left:Visitors from all agesflocked in for the fun

right:Hanbook wearing demonstration

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Engagement With Community

Taylor’s University Symphony Orchestra (TUSO) 3rd Annual Concert was held on 21 September in The Grand Hall! For the first time ever, TUSO collaborated with the Taylor’s University Dance Club and Latin & Ballroom Dance Club to put on a different touch and feel into their show this year with the theme EXPRESSIONS!

“EXPRESSIONS” is a dance themed concert featuring an array of dance repertoire, ranging from classical to contemporary dances such as tango, waltz and salsa. TUSO made another remarkable and exciting night by combining the two wonderful art elements together, MUSIC & DANCE! 50 Players, 2 Conductors completed 14 pieces of songs. The performance was truly captivating. They never failed to fascinate their 551 audience with their spectacular performance this year! One of the highlights of that night was the mind blowing solo performance by Andrew Ng Wen Hao, Guest Vionist who has taken master classes from many distinguished violin instructors and also a member of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

Taylor’s Anime Society brought back the Taylor’s Asaban Festival on 1st & 2nd September after missing it for a year. This time the event saw a huge crowd of 500 people to The Grand Hall with Japanese Modern Pop and traditional culture. The event brought about modern Japanese pop culture during the day-time where Cosplaying, J-Rock bands, manga, computer and video games, figurines, card games and much more were featured.

The 1st night closed with a spectacular highlight featuring Japanese Electronic Band, “Haku”, powering up the entire hall with their electrifying performance. On the 2nd night, the outside of The Grand Hall was turned into a Matsuri (traditional festival) setting with Japanese lanterns, food, traditional games and a photobooth where you can take pictures donning a Yukata. Stay tuned for Asaban next year!

AsabanIchiban!

Moving Soulsin Symphony

Jun Ee seizing the photo opportunity with Haku

Cosplayers made sure that terrorism was under control

The evening Matsuri wasa night of culture

Playing The Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky:

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy harmoniusly

The team behind a very successful orchestra concert (50 Players, 2 Conductors and 2 Emcees)

Scholars Give Back!

On 21st September, scholarship recipients from 2012 intakes organized the “Scholars@

Work Unite BBQ party” for about 200 participating scholars get to know one another and to vote for a T-shirt design that will be printed for those under the Scholars Development Programme. Themed “Back to Basics”, all scholars were encouraged to bring their own reusable plate, cup, fork & spoon in order to instill the “Go Green” value in them, rather than the usual convenient use of disposable cutleries that creates abundant waste.

The event went on smoothly after the sound system was sorted out and everyone had a great time enjoying the food prepared by their fellow scholars. The highlight of the evening was the sales of the IKEA sets (colourful plate, cup, fork, knife & spoon), which were sold at RM5.00 per set to those who didn’t bring their own or simply want to give to charity.

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Notes ofPraise

Student Feedback

Student Development Hub:I would like to express my gratitude to Student Development Hub for going

through the trouble to organize the LEAD series for us students. I’ve been to both days of the Leadership Development Series, and I really loved it!! For once, I feel that all (I mean ALL)

the speakers knew what they were talking about or sharing; All of them had something unique to share, and I never left either days empty handed. Some of them were really, really, really inspiring,

and it makes me look at leadership with a different perspective, especially since they are the ones with much more experience and have most likely explored the potentials of leadership. :D

(I initially thought that the forum session is going to be a bit boring, like theother forums I’ve attended - which is not organized by SDH. I was wrong.)

So once again, thank you very much to you and your amazing teamwho probably sacrificed their sleep to put this event together for us.

I truly salute you guys for the amazing experience, and I look forwardto any similar programmes SDH is going to organize. :)

Cheers!!

From the first week of classes, I would like to say that I like the way tutorials are being carried out this

semester compared to the previous ones. We are more encouraged to interact with each other and work as a team to learn. I hope Taylors

will incorperate such techniques to make the classes more interesting in the future for all subjects.

Also I would like to say that I am happy with the lecturers assigned to us so far.

Some lecturer’s even support the idea of converting fully into not printing notes and using softcopies of files to work in class using our laptops. I think this is a brilliant idea, by doing this we can avoid students wasting time to print notes queued up at the library or computer labs. This would avoid traffic in the lifts as well. There

is just way too much traffic on the lifts that we have to climb 6 - 8 floors up for class with heavy text books - NOT good for our back bone. I would

suggest all subjects to fully convert to using laptops to work rather than print out notes. Save the trees, let alone the benefits

Taylors get from it.

Taylor’s Business School

Library

Clubs & Societies:

Student Central:Lost my phone and was really sad. Requires

advices from Taylor’s Lakeside Campus Student Central and there is a staff who is

very friendly and caring. Good service and she even tries to cheer me up.

Thumbs up!

I am proud to be part of the hockey team throughout the season and I hope to be a part of it so

long as I am a student here. I’m pleased to see that the coaches and management put so much unprompted effort

into paving a great future for all of us who participate in such extra curricular activities

The new rennovated study areais very nice and clean.

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Student Feedback

Prizes were drawn by i-graduate for lucky winners who participated in the survey. For this summer wave, Taylor’s University is giving out an iPad and a Samsung Wonder to the top 2 winners, and Taylor’s Merchandize vouchers worth RM500. Congratulations to the following winners:-

SecuritySecurity:

Security:

Security:

Security:

Last Thursday I lost my Ipad in my class...And I

go to control room to make report...The guy by the name of Jeffrey helped me to

handle my case...And in the end I found my Ipad.I want give a big thanks to Mr Jeffrey, Mr Zul,

Mr Nizam and whole security team..If without your help, I for sure can’t

get back my iPad...

Thanks a lot guys!!!!:)

I am very grateful about the Taylor’s security service. My mother accidentally left her

car window open on 8 August 2012, around 4.05pm. A security guard discovered that open window at 4.16pm and the

whole security managament took action immediately. They clamp the car to prevent people from stealing that car. Furthermore, they

turn the CCTV direction towards my mother’s car to monitor the whole situation in the control room. Plus, a security guard was stationed near

my mother’s car to look out for any suspicious people.

The whole security force acted out very professionally and helpful. Please keep up the good work!! And GOOD JOB.

The security management deserve my praise.

THANK YOU!!!Here, I would like to thank the security

department for returning my wallet. Few days ago, I lost my wallet in the food court. On that same day, Mr Jeffrey from

the control room called me and asked me to collect my wallet the next day within 6 hours! Luckily, all my documents included my IC

and cash were still there. I felt very grateful to Mr Jeffrey and Mr Saiful, who picked up my wallet, that not causing problems

to me. Here are some appreciation from me to them

I just dropped my purse within 20 minutes, the staff of security callled me for my purse. At first,

i did not realise that i dropped my purse until they told that i dropped my purse and someone had passed my purse to them. On 13th of July, I found my purse and the items including money

are still there. Thank you so much.

It is only my third day here, and I just lost my mobile phone today while going in KL. Fortunately, the person who found it (a taxi driver), was honest enough to

bring it back to me. He called a friend of mine with my phone, but we were unable to understand him. I went to the security, and they helped me to get my phone back.

Their work was really good, I really considered my phone as lost forever, but they brought it back to me, and I probably would have had to buy another one if they weren’t there. That is the reason why I’m sending this message, I was really well

taken care of, and by the time I got back from KL, I only had to wait30 minutes to get my phone back. They were really effective,

and guided me through the whole thing. I’m really grateful for this.

Student Barometer Summer Wave 2012- Lucky Draw Prize Winners

• iPad - Janell Tan (UniSA, Bachelor of Arts (Communication & Media Mgt)

• Samsung Wonder - Yap Poi Yuen (Diploma in Culinary Arts)

• Taylor’s Merchandize vouchers Derek Loh (Bachelor in Hospitality Mgt), Nik Nurul Atira (Medical Degree), Jacqueline Ng (Bachelor in Mass Communication - Broadcasting), Tan TzyTyng (UWE, Accounting & Finance), Law Ee Laine (Bachelor in Hospitality & Tourism Mgt), Saad Jawaheer (Bachelor in Quantity Survey), Sun Si Han (Bachelor in Hospitality & Tourism Mgt) Angela presenting the new iPad to Ms Janell Tan

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Active Lifestyle

International Student Services organised a trip to Redang Island from 29th June to 1st July to provide an opportunity for our international students to explore one of the best eco-tourism spots in Malaysia as well as to foster closer rapport between the local and international students. A total of 20 students from 12 different countries (Bangladesh, India, Kazakhstan, China, Indonesia, Bahrain, Yemen, Philippines, Maldives, Malaysia, Namibia, Pakistan) participated in the trip.

15 Sky Adventure members spent their 1st of July outdoors to appreciate the rich flora and fauna and also gain valuable experience climbing up Batu Caves’ walls and stairs, and having great fellowship.

A 3-day Taylor’s 4th Annual Mental Health & Health Living Campaign themed “Stay Healthy!” was organized by the Counselling and Psychological Services Centre (CPSC), and Health Services Centre (HSC) from September 10th-12th, 2012. This campaign aimed to raise awareness among the students and staff about the importance of being physically, mentally and socially healthy, and to equip the campus community about ways of leading a healthy well-balanced life. There was a blood donation drive, free bone scan and eye check, health screening, organ pledge, mental health awareness, breast and cervical cancer awareness, optical illusions gallery, musical performance, and various fun booth activities.

Island fun for Taylor’s International Students!

Taylor’s 4thMental Health &

Health Living Campaign

Sky AdventureConquered Batu Caves

Top & bottom:The students enjoying lots of snorkling sessions in the beautiful waters of Redang.

A slendid dinner by the beachaccompanied by a live band.

The team, exhausted but still all smiles!

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Active Lifestyle

It was the 3rd consequtive year Taylor’s Uni Basketball Team participated in the University College Basketball League. We finished 2nd placing in the central zone and advanced to UCBL Grand finals held at UMP, Kuantan from 21st-23rd Sept where only top 2 teams from each zones are to compete. Taylor’s Uni emerged CHAMPIONS winning with a score of 76-71 over defending champions HELP

Uni in the grand finals. Team Manager: J.B.Aravind; Coach : Gary Lau Hon Keong ; Players : Lim Wen Yuan, Ooi Beng Seang, Low Zhao Jing, Woon Kai Sheng, Daryl Pernama, Vincent Choong Yuen Yew, Lin Kok Kiat,Hong Ming Huan, Chiah Jin Sheng, Liew Onn Wah and Ng Kiat Kee.

Taylor’s University is the main organizer of the 7th MAPCU Sports Carnival 2012. We are organizing 23 sporting events from September till end of October.

Results for concludedtournaments are as follows:• Dodgeball - Champion• Netball - Champion• Chess - 1st Runner-up• Table Tennis - 1st Runner-up• Swimming - 1st Runner-up• Handball - 1st Runner-up• Badminton - 2nd Runner-up• Female Futsal - 2nd runner-up• Tennis - 2nd Runner-up• Bowling - 3rd Runner-up• Athletics - 3rd Runner-up• 8 Ball Pool - 3rd Runner-up.

MASISWA sports carnival was organized by NILAI University from 28th-30th September. Events competed were badminton, chess, volleyball (men & female category), netball & rugby.

Basketball Team Triumphsat UCBL Grand Finals

Taylor’s Uni teams Fared in the MAPCU Sports Carnival 2012

Achievements at MASISWA

Taylor’s sports team participated forall events and results are as follows:• Badminton - 1st Runner-up• Chess - 3rd Runner-up• Volleyball Male - 1st Runner-up• Volleyball Female - Champion• Netball - 1st Runner-up• Rugby - 1st Runner-up

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Staff Profile / Development / Engagement

1. MICHELLE NG AI ZHING - Executive, Career Services Centre2. MOHAMED HUSSAINI ABDULLAH - Executive, International Student Services3. ONG QUANG LIN - Executive, International Student Services4. MICHELLE HOE PEI YEEN - Executive, Career Services Centre

During the Asia Pacific Student Services Association (APSSA) Conference held in Manila, Philippines on 5-7 July, Ms Angela Pok (the Director of Student

Experience) and Ms Saw Bee Lian (Head of Student Central, Bursary and Financial Aid) presented a paper titled “Student Affairs & Technology Development”, with an objective of introducing and discussing the use of technology in managing student affairs, providing better services and enhancing students’ campus experience. The presentation drew some interested practitioners to explore the possibility of implementing online services in their campus with the aim of achieving higher student satisfaction. Ms Pok was also awarded the APSSA Fellowship Award during the Conference.

Organized by Student Central this time round, the buka puasa dinner was arranged at Kelantan Delights on 25th July 2012. To make this day more

meaningful, everyone came to work in their Malay attire. This really showcased a true Raya spirit amongst all at Student Experience. Not only that, everyone was invited to fast for the day as well. Just before Iftar, everyone had a little bit of fun by singing a Malay song of their choice. What do you know? We do have talented singers after all! To end the session, everyone received a box of pineapple tarts. What a sweet memory indeed for all!

New Staff

Paper presentation atAPSSA Conference

Staffget-together(Iftar for Student Experience Staff)

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Mother anddaughter team

Excited while waiting for Buka Puasa time

The organizing team for this

memorable event

Talented singers singing the

National Anthem - Negara ku

APSSA Fellowship Award presented to Angela Pok

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Staff Profile / Development / Engagement

Jayvien Lau, Manager of Student Development Hub and International Student Services represented Taylor’s University in the HEP-IPTS Secretariat Strategic Planning

Workshop from 24th to 26th September at the Residence Hotel of UNITEN, Bangi.

The workshop was officiated by Datuk Haji Omar Bin Abd. Rahman, Deputy Secretary General (Management) along with Tuan Haji Ibrahim, Director, Student Affairs and Development Division of the Ministry of Higher Education.

Serving as the Committee Member of the HEP-IPTS Secretariat since 2011, Jayvien has provided valuable input to the development of the Secretariat.

Led by Tuan Haji Zamzuri who is the President of the Secretariat HEP-IPTS, the focus of the workshop is to realize a more effective organizational structure for HEP-IPTS Secretariat, to look into collaborative efforts in student development programmes, strengthening the governing policy of the Secretariat as well as to improve the positioning and image branding of the Secretariat. The outcome from the workshop has been impactful and will be tabled to the Ministry of Higher Education for endorsement.

Jayvien Lau, Manager of Student Development Hub and International Student Services and Venus Choong, Senior Counsellor of Counselling and Psychological Services Centre attended a 5-day intensive programme on “Train the Trainer” throughout June and July, 2012. This certification in training is endorsed by the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (PSMB). Both ladies are now PSMB certified trainers, HOORAY! To be qualified, they were required to conduct a real live training session. Jayvien’s session is on Gen-Y Tool Kit for Successful Retention whereas Venus runs a session on Identifying and Building Your Strengths.

Taylor’s Business School and Taylor’s Centre for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hosted a Tony Buzan seminar from 11th to 12th September 2012. Held at One World Hotel, about 450 participants attended this exclusive seminar. Nine staff from Student Experience attended. All participants were given Tony’s latest book entitled “The Most Important Graph In The World” which was personally authographed by the author himself! It was indeed an opportunity to enrich both our creativity & innovation and personal empowerment into our life.

As part of the Student Experience Department’s Development Programmes, the SE Department organized a Study Visit to Universiti Sains Malaysia on 6 September 2012. Joined by twenty

Senior Staff Personnel of SE Department, the purpose of the Study Visit is knowledge exchange between student affairs practitioners from both institutions, and sharing of best practices on student affairs programmes. The delegates from Taylor’s SE were welcomed by Professor Adnan Hussein, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and his team from Bahagian Hal Ehwal dan Pembangunan Pelajar. Some of the areas covered includes: student development, student mobility and exchange, career services and internship. The Study Visit concluded with a tour of the NADI (National APEX Development Indicators) Centre, where USM’s APEX initiatives and achievements of becoming a world-class university are showcased.

HEP-IPTS SecretariatStrategic Planning Workshop

Train the Trainer

Tony Buzan(Brain Smart Leader)

SE Development Programme: USM Study Visit Student Experience participants full of energy

Group shot at the NADI Centre, USM

Representation in HEP-IPTS Secretariat Strategic Planning Workshop

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