http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/2009.asp Subscribe to RSS feeds on UCSI University's media alerts compiled from the Kuala Lumpur campus's media room. en-us http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/ARIES.asp Kuala Lumpur, 05 December 2009 - UCSI University’s Faculty of Management and IT students clinched the 2nd runner-up prize at the recent ARIES Malaysia Business IT Case Challenge held from 2nd to 5th December 2009, organised by the Academic Research Innovation and Enrichment Society (ARIES), Malaysia. The competition was an inaugural business IT case competition hosted by the Malaysian Institute of Information Technology (MIIT), Universiti Kuala Lumpur. 05 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT December http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/books.asp Kuala Lumpur, 01 December 2009 - UCSI University, in collaboration with Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Dawama Sdn. Bhd. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), today launched two books written by Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad entitled Abdul Rahman Arshad: Kenangan Sepanjang Jalan and Unity and Education in Malaysia at its’ Blue Ocean Strategy Hall. The launch was officiated by Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Musa Hitam, Malaysia’s 5th Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of Sime Darby Berhad and Chairman of the World Islamic Economic Foundation. 01 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT December http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/monopoly.asp Kuala Lumpur, 26 November 2009 - UCSI University’s Foundation in Arts and Science students today held a Monopoly Bazaar in conjunction with this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) organised by the School of Management in collaboration with the Management Students Association. Students and members of the public exchanged “Monopoly” or fake money to purchase miniature items made by the students themselves. The event challenged the students to think of ways to advertise, promote their stalls, and sell as many items they can within the three hours allocated. 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT November http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/MSID.asp Kuala Lumpur, 21 November 2009 - UCSI University participated in the Malaysian Society of Interior Designers (MSID) Annual Student Event this Saturday to come out top in 2 categories and runner-up in another. The event, organised by MSID aimed at boosting the development and integration of Interior Design students from the various universities and colleges. With “Evolution” as its theme, the event was officiated by Tuan Haji Mohammad Roslan bin Sakiman, the Mayor of Petaling Jaya. 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT November http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/education.asp Kuala Lumpur, 12 November 2009 - UCSI University successfully launched its first International Education Conference at Putrajaya-Mariott Hotel, Putrajaya. The two-day conference, themed Weaving the Tapestry of International Education was attended by academic members as well as students from local and international higher education institutions. The three main keynote speakers were Associate Professor Dr. Gavin Sanderson, the Deputy Director from the Learning and Teaching Unit, of University of South Australia, Associate Professor Dr. Miki Sugimura from Sophia University, Japan and Associate Professor Li Tao from Fudan University, China. 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT November http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/architecture.asp Kuala Lumpur, 08 November 2009 - UCSI University’s School of Architecture today won the 1st runner up prize and RM500 for their exhibition booth at this year’s Architectural Students’ Works held by Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM). They impressed judges with their booth which reflected this year’s theme of “The Evolution towards Green Technology”. The exhibition was held at One Utama Shopping Centre in Damansara Utama, and was officiated by the President of PAM, Ar. Boon Che Wee. Other special guests included Ar. David Mizan Hashim from Veritas Architects, and Datuk Ar. Prof. Dr. Amer Hamzah, Chairman of the Council of Architectural Educational Malaysia (LAM). 08 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT November http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/ruumz.asp Kuala Lumpur, 02 November 2009 - Joshua Chay, UCSI University’s Film and Television student from the School of Mass Communications, won first prize for the highly coveted Shoot and Win competition by ruumz.com, Malaysia’s leading social network, in conjunction with 15Malaysia, an independent film initiative spearheaded by P1 WiMAX. Joshua’s video, entitled Mama Leong was shortlisted from many others. 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT November http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/earthquake.asp Kuala Lumpur, 30 October 2009 - Within the first week of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake which shook West Sumatra, Indonesia, students of UCSI University set into motion a series of activities aimed to help victims. The University’s Indonesian Student Association, together with the Student Affairs Office as well as the whole university community collaborated to collect donations as part of their civic responsibility. 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT October http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/multiethnicity.asp Kuala Lumpur, 16 October 2009 - UCSI University launched the book Multiethnic Malaysia, Past, Present and Future edited by Dr. Lim Teck Ghee, Alberto Gomes and Azly Rahman, published jointly by the Malaysian Institute for Development and Asian Studies (MiDAS@UCSI University) and Gerak Budaya. Yang Berhormat Mulia Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, the Member of Parliament for Gua Musang was the guest-of-honour at the event. The book featured a compilation of essays and writings that captures the critical thinking and research of leading Malaysian social scientists and historians. 16 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT October http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/book.asp Kuala Lumpur, 09 October 2009 - UCSI University, together with Y.B. Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia launched the novel by international author, Steve Oh entitled Tiger, King of the Golden Jungle. UCSI University undertook to launch the novel to demonstrate its commitment towards sustainable development and environmental conservation. The novel, which is an inspiring tale of love, conservation of the natural environment, and other current themes mirrors the University’s continuous efforts to educate the public about environmental issues and to create awareness. Also present at the event was Mr. William Tong, CEO of book publisher, Info Didik Sdn. Bhd.,and President of the Malaysian Nature Society, Tan Sri Salleh Mohd. Nor. 09 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT October http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/scholarships.asp Kuala Lumpur, 29 September 2009 - Yang Berhormat Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Bin Nordin presented certificates and scholarships to 426 of UCSI University’s best students during the University’s annual Hari Anugerah Bestari awards totaling close to RM3 million. The annual event is organised to honour students whose achievements at the University have indicated a sustained level of excellence in academics, sports and extra-curricular activities. Also present during the event was UCSI University Chancellor, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Abdul Rahman Arshad and UCSI University President, Peter T. S. Ng. 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 GMT September http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/musica.asp Kuala Lumpur, 24 August 2009 - The sweet sounds of opera music was heard at UCSI University's Blue Ocean Strategy Hall last night, as singers from the OperaPlus and Flanders Opera Studio of Belgium graced the stage. 24 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT August http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/nurses.asp Kuala Lumpur, 10 August 2009 - More than 400 Students and staff of UCSI University�s School of Nursing witnessed the presentation of a cheque worth RM1200 Hospis Malaysia, a charitable organisation that offers professional palliative care to patients who are suffering from life-limiting illness. Accepting the cheque on their behalf was the CEO and Medical Director of Hospis Malaysia, Dr. Ednin Hamzah. The donation was collected during the Pink October event last year, during which students sold handicrafts and food items in the bazaar. 10 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT August http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/bangladesh.asp Dhaka, Bangladesh, 05 August 2009 - UCSI University, together with its sister company, Perdana College, today launched the UCSI University Alumni Association - Bangladesh Chapter officiated by Bangladesh�s Minister of Education, Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh, Mr. Jamaluddin Sabeh and UCSI University President, Peter T. S. Ng. The launch was held at the La-Vita Banquet Hall, Lakeshore Hotel, Dhaka, attended by UCSI University alumni members. 05 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT August http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/honda.asp Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2009 - President for UCSI University and Group President of UCSI Group, Peter Ng was among six personas chosen for Honda Malaysia's "The Perfectionist - Presented Exclusively by Accord" campaign in conjunction with the showcase of the new Accord 2.0 VTi-L and the a color, Taffeta White. 30 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT July http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/stomp.asp Kuala Lumpur, 24 July 2009 - Students and staff at UCSI University made their stand for human rights during the University's Human Rights Week. 24 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT July http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/firsts.asp Kuala Lumpur, 18 July 2009 - UCSI University held its 22nd Convocation, its first as a full-fledged University with 1,346 students graduating in the class of 2009. 18 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT July http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/food.asp Kuala Lumpur, 16 July 2009 - Ms. Khor Yih Phing and her eight team-mates are now used to being called the "tofu-cake" girls. 16 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT July http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/pdrm.asp Kuala Lumpur, 09 July 2009 - UCSI University (UCSI), together with the Kuala Lumpur Police Headquarters Cheras branch, has launched the Rakan Cop programme at the University's premises today. 09 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT July http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/team.asp Kuala Lumpur, 07 July 2009 - Leadership and team-building stems from one main element; trust. It was with this in mind that the University's peer counseling group oragnised a campaign dubbed "Blast It", an event aimed to build friendships, leadership and team-building skills by instilling trust among its members and others who participated in the three-day event. 07 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT July http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/campaign.asp Kuala Lumpur, 03 July 2009 - UCSI University's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Medical Sciences launched their third and last instalment of the 8th Annual Public Health Campaign at Sunway Pyramid today. 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT July http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/prom.asp Kuala Lumpur, 20 June 2009 - The finals for UCSI's Got Talent 2009 came to a close during the University's Hollywood-themed Prom Night. 20 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT June http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/elections.asp Kuala Lumpur, 12 June 2009 - Democracy was hard at work at UCSI University with two presidential elections being held simultaneously on campus. 12 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT June http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/lunch.asp Kuala Lumpur, 10 June 2009 - Men having Sex with Men (MSM), AIDS, HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Those were just some of the issues which Dr. Gul Muhammad Baloch, Senior Lecturer at UCSI University's School of Medicine touched upon during the University's first Lunch Lecture series. 10 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT June http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/talents.asp Kuala Lumpur, 29 May 2009 - UCSI University students proved that there was an unending stream of talent in their midst during the UCSI's Got Talent semifinals that was held at the auditorium of its Kuala Lumpur campus. 29 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT May http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/service.asp Kuala Lumpur, 25 May 2009 - Fourth year Pharmacy students at UCSI University took the "Oath of a Pharmacist" last night during the University's Pharmacy Night at Bukit Jalil Golf and Country Resort. 25 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT May http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/korea.asp Kuala Lumpur, 22 May 2009 - Seventy UCSI University students were invited to an event by the Korean embassy called Korea, Closer Than You Imagine, an event which introduced Korean culture to youths in Malaysia. 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT May http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/community.asp Kuala Lumpur, 19 May 2009 - As a University that cares, UCSI University shows great concern for the safety and security of its students and staff and makes this a top priority, extending even beyond its own premises. 19 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT May http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/summerEscapade.asp Kuala Lumpur, 13 May 2009 - UCSI University celebrated the graduation of its modeling students in style, with a catwalk event showcasing graduate students wearing designs from local and international brands. 13 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT May http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/newStudents.asp Kuala Lumpur, 29 April 2009 - New students for the May intake at UCSI University were treated to a grand welcome ceremony which featured the Malaysian Drums Symphony, and performances by alumnus, Lenny Lysandra and Ashley Tan as well as the University's School of Music students on their first day of Orientation. 29 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT April http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/ucsiCloserTies.asp Kuala Lumpur, 06 April 2009 - UCSI University and the University of the West of England (UWE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today. 06 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT April http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/earthHour.asp Kuala Lumpur, 28 March 2009 - UCSI University went dark at exactly 8.30pm to the applause and delight of more than 300 students and members of the community from nearby residences. 28 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT March http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/bbestBuddies.asp Kuala Lumpur, 21 March 2009 - UCSI University, organised the first "BB Got Talent" and the Buddies protégés showed off their exceptional talents. 21 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT March http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/msianEdu.asp Kuala Lumpur, 12 March 2009 - In the first quarter of 2009, UCSI University received a second award, this time it is the Export Excellence Award - Education Services awarded by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry at the Industry Excellence Awards 2008. 12 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT March http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/industryPlayers.asp Kuala Lumpur, 11 March 2009 - Realising the need to expose today's youth to more varied career choices, UCSI University's Cooperative (Co-Op) Education and Career Services department (CECS) organised a two-day career fair to ensure students understood the options available to them once they graduated. 11 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT March http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/sportsmanship.asp Kuala Lumpur, 10 March 2009 - After more than a month long of games and activities, the UCSI University Intra and Inter-Faculty Sports Carnival 2009 came to a close with a prize-giving ceremony. 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT March http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/japan.asp Kuala Lumpur, 05 March 2009 - UCSI University students got a taste of Japanese culture at Bunkasai Night, an event organised by the University's AniMaC Club. 05 Mar 2009 08:00:00 GMT March http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/msmbb.asp Kuala Lumpur, 20 February 2009 - UCSI University hosted the 2nd Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) Quiz, themed "Biotechnology-Driven Innovations to Fuel, Feed and Heal the World." 20 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT February http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/canada.asp Kuala Lumpur, 16 February 2009 - UCSI University recently held a Study Canada Fair which gave students the opportunity to preview, under one roof, some of the top Canadian universities. 16 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT February http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/love.asp Kuala Lumpur, 12 February 2009 - "Love isn't just for couples" and "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus". 12 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT February http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/CNY.asp Kuala Lumpur, 12 February 2009 - UCSI University's Chinese Culture Society (CCS) put up a spectacular show during their Chinese New Year Extravaganza 2009 with music and dance performances as well as an exhibition on Chinese traditional culture and a calligraphy competition. 12 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT February http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/taiping.asp Kuala Lumpur, 07 February 2009 - The second division of UCSI University's 8th Annual Public Health Campaign commenced in Taiping, Perak at Sekolah Menengah St. George on this day. 07 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT February http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/ucsiDeakin.asp Kuala Lumpur, 06 February 2009 - From small beginnings come great things. 06 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT February http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/koreanStudents.asp Kuala Lumpur, 23 January 2009 - Eighteen students from the Sookmyung Women's University (SMU), Seoul, South Korea, were at UCSI University to attend a two-week long study tour. 23 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT January http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/volunteers.asp Kuala Lumpur, 21 January 2009 - Too often they go unnoticed. They are the students who volunteer for various programmes under UCSI University's Student Development and Counselling Unit (SDCU). 21 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT January http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/healthCampaign.asp Kuala Lumpur, 17 January 2009 - For the past eight years, UCSI University has always taken the health and well-being of the community to heart. 17 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT January http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/choralVoices.asp Kuala Lumpur, 16 January 2009 - The Hossana Choral Voices Choir held their inaugural performance at the auditorium of UCSI University to welcome new students from Africa. 16 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT January http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/unifest.asp Kuala Lumpur, 15 January 2009 - After a four month-long preparation, one of the most significant student events at UCSI University finally took place. 15 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT January http://www.ucsi.edu.my/media/press/2009/brandLaureate.asp Kuala Lumpur, 08 January 2009 - After having received its university status, UCSI University added another feather in its cap by clinching the BrandLaurate Award for Best Brand in Education (Tertiary Category) at the recent BrandLaureate – SMEs Chapter Awards 2008 ceremony. 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT January