Official Launch of KDU MyGameDev2020!

The Game Development industry sees a great opportunity and demand for skillful and creative talents in the upcoming future. The young generation these days, has what it takes to push and generate ideas on the gaming industry here in Malaysia. Recently, KDU University College has been given the green light by PEMANDU's Education National Key Results Area (NKEA) Steering Committee for the establishment of MyGameDev2020, as an Entry Point under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). The event took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 24th April 2012.

From left: Mr.Nicholas Shariff Collins (Head of Business, Codemasters Studios), YB Senator Dato' Seri Idris Jala (Minister in Prime Minister's Deparment & CEO of PEMANDU), and Ms.Patricia Chua (Special Projects Director, KDU University College)

KDU is looking forward to a significant growth and role in building the Game Development Industry in Malaysia. With this official launch of MyGameDev2020, it is hoped that the Entry Point Project will enable Malaysia to become a leading Game Development centre in the region with a firm reputation as a creator of high quality, creative talents and content. KDU also aims to produce creative and potential individuals thus, creating an attractive package for foreign game developers and investors; and an incubation and support hub for independent game developers. 

Breaking the Barrier Tour at KDU!

Youth plays a vital part and role in our country, the future generations, and future leaders of tomorrow. In seeing this importance, The Zhariff Initiative Sdn.Bhd (TZI) organized an event called "Breaking the Barrier Tour". The aim of this event is to inspire youths on great possibilities in life, and to open up to new and exciting things that one can venture into. The event took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 24th April 2012.

SLIXS LIVE IN KDU!

Feed your ears with a whole new level of symphony! Heard of SLIXS? They are one of Germany's best and most charming vocal ensembles. If you love music, especially A capella, this might just interest you!  They will be stepping foot at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 8th May 2012! SLIXS, formerly known as Stouxingers, comprises six vocal virtuosos from Germany who effortlessly imitate a whole band. They won the CARA Award for Best Jazz Song in 2008 and AWard-Swingle-Award in 2006. So, do come and enjoy yourselves and have a fantastic time. 

Date: 8th May 2012 (Book your calendar!)

Time: 4pm

Venue: KDU University College (Damansara Jaya campus, Auditorium)

*Brought to you by the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (SHTCA) & School of Computing, Communication and Media Studies (SCCMS)
*Entrance is free

*Click HERE to read more about SLIXS and their next live performance at Borneo Jazz 2012

Insights on the Malay Psyche through the eyes of Abdullah Munshi & Tun Dr.Mahathir Mohammad

The Research Seminar Series gets more hot and interesting! This time around, a critical topic will be discussed by Ms.Asilatul Hanna Abdullah (Teacher by vocation and aspiring historian). She is an avid researcher, still pursuing her masters in history, in International Islamic University Malaysia. 

Topic:

The Malays are often described as laid back by other races, be it the European Colonials or fellow Malaysian. Do you think the Malays are more laid back compared to other races?  Do you agree being laid back is contributing to being weak economically?  Come and join this talk to explore the view of Abdullah Munshi and Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad on this critical topic. 

Date: 27th April 2012

Time: 2.30-3.30pm

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus (LTB)

Series: 9

*Organized by KDU Research Committee

Italian Open Day 2012

Italian cuisines are one of the most famous cuisines around the world. This time around, the KDU School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (SHTCA) will be organizing an Italian Open Day! Highlights of the day includes cooking demo of traditional italian dishes, wine and coffee tasting session, as well as talks and video presentation by ALMA (Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana). This will also be in conjunction with our Bachelors of Culinary Management (Hons) majoring in Italian Cuisine. Students who embarked on this programme will spend 7 months in Italy paying local fees. 

*To those who are interested, you are most welcomed!

Date: 28th April 2012

Time: 10.00am-4..00pm

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus

Breaking the Barrier Tour 2012!

You may be wondering, what is this "Breaking the Barrier" Tour?

This event is organized by the Zhariff Initiative (TZI). The Founder of TZI is a KDU Alumni who is very involved in community development programme. BTB hopes to provide the appropriate support and development that will promote sense of responsibility and independence towards the prosperity of the nation. The tour aims to reach out to youths in colleges and universities, and inspire them on the great possibilities of life. 

It will be a half day programme where a sharing session will be done by Zhariff himself, as well as guest speakers,  music performance by guest artistes such as Nadhira, Karmal, Liyana, Altimet, Eddy Lim, and Vandal, booth of sponsors, and interactive activities such as an art exhibition by THEY graffiti artist, Post A Secret Box and photo gathering of 1 Million Happy Faces.

*Click HERE to find out more!

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Do come along with your friends and family to have an exciting time as well as opening your minds to endless possibilities! Get ready for an inspiring session!

Date: 24th April 2012(Tuesday)

Time: 10.00am-3.00pm

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus (Auditorium)

*Open to public, entrance is free

MCS Fun Run 2012!

After a week of hard work, Sundays meant all the time for yourself and your loved ones. While some prefer staying indoors with a good book and their morning coffee, others prefer to garden with their family or hang out with their friends. The Malay Cultural Society of KDU University College has got something interesting for you to do on a Sunday! They will be organizing a "Fun Run"! You can bring your friends and family along to this event and run together! By participating, you will also be helping to raise funds for The SHELTER Home for Children, a charity organization which helps neglected, abused, or abandoned children. You will be given a T-shirt, medal, certificate and goodie bag. 

About MCS Fun Run

 MCS Fun Run is a great way to escape your routine and experience a new, vibrant crowd as well as doing good deeds while you have fun. Be it alone or with your family, we hope to bring out joy and happiness while you stay healthy and fit. For adults, a 5km run provides a moderate challenge, but having the opportunity to sign your kids up for the 3km run will also be a family experience you don’t want to miss. Moreover, we are aiming to raise funds for The SHELTER Home for Children, a charity organization which helps neglected, abused, or abandoned children. By joining MCS Fun Run; you are a part of this noble cause. There will also be great performances for your entertainment, lucky draw with mystery prizes and every participant will receive a race kit and a goodie bag. 

For more information on the event, click HERE!

Date: 1st July 2012

Distance: 3km & 5km

Venue: Stadium MBPJ, Petaling Jaya

Time: 6.30am-12.30pm

Entrance fee: click HERE!

Dateline to register: Until end of May

*For further enquiries, please contact Ashiqin (013-2926904), Dayana (017-3983435), Alicia (016-2367560) or email to msc.funrun@gmail.com

KDU Math & Science Quiz 2012

Once again, the KDU Math & Science Quiz stole the limelight of being one of the biggest events, held at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus! The effort, put in by the School of Pre-University Studies, was all worth it. This quiz gave school students the chance to showcase their potential and ability to answer mathematics and science questions, challenging the rest of the other students from different schools. The event took place at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus on 12th April 2012.

There were 24 schools, participating in this event, namely; Sri Acmar, Sri Bestari, SMK Sains Alam Shah, Wesley Methodist, Sri KDU, SMK SS18 Shah Alam, SMK Seafield, SMK (L) Bukit Bintang, SMK (P) Sri Aman, SMK Taman Sea, SMK Sri Permata, SMK Bandar Sunway, SMK SBP Rawang, Catholic High, SMK Puchong, SMK Seksyen 10 Kota Damansara, SMK Seri Serdang, SMK USJ 12, SMK Sri Hartamas,  SMK Sultan Abdul Samad, SMK Subang Utama, SMK (L) Methodist, SMK (P) Methodist, and SMK Damansara Jaya.

To Sit or not to Sit?

We've all heard about 'electoral reforms' but do we truly understand its impact on our nation? What is it? Is it necessary? Or is it just another farce? To find out more, come join the talk on "To sit or not to sit?" Organized by the KDU Law Society, this will be an intellectual discussion pertaining the importance of electoral reforms.

Date: 23 April 2012

Time: 8pm

Venue: KDU University College, Section 13 campus

Entrance Fee : Free (KDU staff & students), RM 10 (Public)
*Click HERE for event page

A day with Chef Bruce Lim at KDU University College!

 Dato' Teo Chiang Quan (Executive Chairman, KDU University College) with Chef Bruce Lim.

“Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” 

-Craig Claiborne-

Language Week Closing Ceremony 2012

It can be difficult to learn a new language, a language that one is unfamiliar with. However, the end results will be ever satisfying. Learning another language can lead us to an unexpected opportunity that will be beneficial in the future.

"Most people in the world are multilingual, and everybody could be; no one is rigorously excluded from another's language community except through lack of time and effort. Different languages protect and nourish the growth of different cultures, where different pathways of human knowledge can be discovered. They certainly make life richer for those who know more than one of them."(Nicholas Ostler, Empires of the Word)

The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (SHTCA) organized the annual Language week on 5th April 2012 at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus. This event trained and build students to being brave and open to speak a new language in public, instead of being shy and timid in using the language that they have learned. 

Food and Drink Sales - School of Pre-University Studies

“Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Said Martin Luther King. Do something, help someone, good deeds will surely come around. In support of the Spina Bifida Malaysia, a series of fund raising activities will be held. First up on the list is the Food & Drink Sales during the KDU Maths & Science Quiz. Do come and support! 

When? 12th April 2012 (Thursday)

What time? 8.00am-1.00pm

Where? KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus (Outside Main Auditorium)

*Organized by the School of Pre-University Studies

Click HERE to find out more about Spina Bifida Malaysia

SHTCA's 25th Anniversary Celebration with Chef Bruce Lim

Listen up! The School fof Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (SHTCA) will be kicking off its 25th anniversary celebration with Celebrity Chef Bruce Lim on Friday 13 April 2012 at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus. He will beconducting a cooking demo and an autograph session at :

10.00am-12.00pm

2.00pm-4.00pm

All staff and students of KDU UC are cordially invited to either one of the sessions above. His book of recipes entitled ‘Inside a Chef’s Life’’ will be on sale for RM40.00. Do purchase his book and get it personally autograph by Chef Bruce Lim.

Zakka Workshops- Everyone is a Designer-

Love handicrafts? DIY? Well, this might just be it for you! ZAKKA workshops will be organizing workshops, mainly based on DIY designs and handicrafts. Learn how to design and stitch your own notebook, make your own cute tote bag, or even make your own soap!

These series of events offer the power beyond arts, hobbies, skills and interests into an ever possible entrepreneurship. These workshops aims to stimulate the inner creativity of participants’; instil the exploratory ideas of DIY movements and methods to venture their products in this age of knowledge.

Learn how to Stitch your own Notebook

Date: 16th June 2012

Time: 10.00am-1.00pm

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus

Fee: RM 50 (Per head)

Design your own Bag! 

Date: 14th July 2012

Time: 10.00am-3.00pm

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus

Fee: RM 50 (Per head)

Make your own Soap!

Date: 11th August 2012

Time: 10.00am-3.00pm

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus

Fee: RM 50 (Per head)

*All workshops are inclusive of materials

If you are interested to attend to these workshops, do register HERE or email to clkoh@kdu.edu.my

*Advanced payment is required upon confirmation if spot. Seats are limited!

Teaching & Learning Colloquium- Series 9 (Accidental Classroom Wisdom)

How often do you attend to interesting talks, lectures or even seminars? Were the presenters up to par? where did they go wrong? Very often these presenters tried to discover all possible ways in making a class interesting and effective. Some methods may work well in some classes, while they fail dismally in others. What gives? Come listen to Dr.Lee Chong Yew (Lecturer, Engineering) as he shares his experience in teaching and how by accident he discovered an age wisdom that can transform your class inside out. Organized by KDU Teaching & Learning Centre.

Date: 6th April 2012

Venue: KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus (LTA)

Time: 3.00-4.00pm

Topic: Accidental Classroom Wisdom- Sowing the Seeds of Confidence

The Hook Up with Mustafa K.Anuar

In today's education industry, the communication studies has become popular, and in demand. The communication studies covers a wide range of industries from journalism, to broadcasting, to public relations, print and media. However, how much do we know about the communication education here in Malaysia and it's potential? 

Join Associate Professor Mustafa as he shares on a critical overview of communication studies that is offered by many local universities and university colleges and also a brief discussion on new media's potential in the forthcoming general elections.

About Mustafa K.Anuar

He is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He was a recipient of the British High Commissioner's Chevening Award (1995-96) and of the Nippon Foundation Fellowships for Asian Public Intellectuals (2002-03). When time permits, he also writes for online newspapers and print magazine on media and social issues. He is currently the Visiting Professor of the Department of Communication and Media Studies, KDU University College.

Come join him on 5th April 2012, 2.00pm-3,30pm at KDU University College, Damansara Jaya campus. Admission is free.

*Organized by the KDU Department of Communication and Media Studies