A Night of a Thousand Dreams

By Serena Ng, KDU Marketing

Imagine being in the lush jungles of east Malaysia, feeding and petting orangutans. Imagine diving into the ocean and being near fishes and corals. Imagine playing with your first remote control car set. Imagine feeling stress-free, exhilarated and amazed by your surrounding. Imagine that would be the last time you feel that way.

The Murdoch Vice Chancellor's Commendation Award - The Pinnacle of My Academic Success

Written by: Benette Lee One One

Murdoch Bachelor of Mass Communications student

I am overwhelmed and honoured to be a recipient of the Murdoch University’s Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for Academic Excellence Award. However, I must confess that prior to being an awardee, I was not aware about it. All my achievements (both academic and non-academic) were accomplished for my personal satisfaction. My parents have always spoken to me about how my own successes should reflect my happiness, not anyone else’s. The Vice Chancellor’s award is definitely the pinnacle of my academic success as this is my final semester with the programme. What a way to wrap up my Bachelor’s Degree with a bang!

Education - The Greatest Gift

Written by: Priscilla Phang

Murdoch University Bachelor of Commerce student
(Recipient of the Murdoch University Vice Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence Award)

First of all, do allow me to express my gratitude to Murdoch University and KDU College for giving me this exclusive award. I feel very much humbled and would do my best to continue to excel and bring glory to both Murdoch University and KDU College.

Throughout my past one and a half years in KDU, I have realised that my decision in choosing Murdoch University and KDU College as my pathway to success is indeed a perfect one. This is because the courses are well structured and thought through, allowing me to develop both intellectually and emotionally, as well as in societal values. The tasks and projects are mentally challenging and encouraged me to think outside the box. Public speaking, presentations and speech delivery made me a more confident and eloquent individual. Besides that, the opportunities of working in teams added to my level of exposure, which I believe, would gradually prepare me for my future endeavors in the work environment.

Mingguan Kebudayaan Melayu (MKM) for Charity

For those who are interested in making dedications, please send:
[item and quantity][your name, school department, contact number]
[your message; max of 15 words]
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to Vi Vien Goh 016-6873702
(all contact numbers are for dedication purposes only)

• Dedications can be made in 3 different language - (Malay, English and Chinese)
• All profit goes to funding charity homes for MKM Gaia Dinner
• Orders and payment have to be done before 16th July 2010

Nurturing Creativity & Discovery through Robotics

Three schools were taken under the wings of the Engineering faculty of KDU College Penang Campus as buddy schools in one of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to develop and encourage critical and creative thinking skills amongst the youths. The main objectives of this CSR initiative are to cultivate young minds through the use of innovative technology while simultaneously developing a positive perception towards science and technology and in the field of engineering specifically. KDU College encourages such collaborations with schools as it views this as an opportunity to reach out to serve the community.

INSPIRING others

By Ida Lopez, Lecturer, School of Arts & Social Sciences

At one of the sessions that I attended for SLATT, we were asked to select “words of wisdom” that we find most significant to us (we were given a long list to choose from) and I chose this – “We all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how”. Indeed we are all looking for that person or people, whose impact on our lives is so profound, that we look forward to each day with so much excitement.

My late father had inspired me to practise prudent financial management. My teachers in school inspired me to take up teaching as a profession – well, they were certainly a dedicated bunch (just ask my colleague, Boon Yee – we went to the same Secondary School in Mentakab, Pahang). I was lucky that I once had the opportunity to work with an Academic Head who had inspired us with his high ethical values, discipline, impartiality, openness and most of all, his humility. I remember too my counterparts in partner universities, who had inspired me with their teaching styles. Once, when I visited my former College, an ex-colleague commented that I was an inspiration to them – as I am a frank person who strongly believes in voicing out dissatisfaction. I am not sure though whether this trait is appreciated by all!