KDU Zakka Workshop- Everyone is a Creative Entrepreneur

Recently, KDU School of Communication and Creative Arts has taken an interest in Japanese zakka culture, bringing the interest from local arts bazaar scene into the institution. On June 16, the “Stitch Your Own Notebook” workshop kicked off the series of zakka events, aiming to turn arts, hobbies, skills and interests into an ever possible entrepreneurship.

The given materials used in book-stitching

With a strong group of 30 participants made up of zakka enthusiasts from different background – students, educators, homemakers and other professions, they learned the aesthetic of kettle stitching taught by local renowned zakka maker, Samsiah Jendol of Little Syam.

Heroes of Newerth Tournament by KDU UC Game Club!

KDU University College’s official Game Club (KDUGC) recently organized the KDUGC Amateur-Only Heroes of Newerth Tournament held at BlitZone Cybercafe, Damansara Jaya on the 16th and 17th of June 2012 (Saturday & Sunday). Event Marshall for the day was KDUGC president Ian Cheong and members of the KDUGC committee members.

2 days MAKEOVER with the Amber Chia Academy!

5 lucky students from the KDU Entertainment Arts had the chance to undergo a makeover by the Amber Chia Academy. This plays an important role for the performing arts students as they need to be well groomed in order for them to be on stage plays, TV, or even performances. First impression always counts, be it during interviews, meetings, or even during business presentations. This time around, the Amber Chia Academy, which consists of 4 main important people, Supermodel Amber Chia herself, Catwalk Guru, Benjamin Toong, professional make-up artist, Jil Yong and fashion stylist, Swing. Tagged along in this event were also the Mass Communication students where they get the chance to experience and cover the event. 

A little session with the top 2% students who won the Murdoch University Award!

We are proud to announce that two KDU University College students have won the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Commendation Award for Academic Excellence from Murdoch University, Australia. Both of the girls pursued their Bachelor of Commerce, major in Accounting and minor in Business Law. Click HERE to read more.

This time around, we managed to catch them and have a little chit-chat session with them. Let's get up close and personal with Grace Goh and Roxzanne Rakhee!

Be in Control- Walk the Line!

There is a fine line between indulgence and excessiveness when it comes to alcohol consumption.  Teenagers especially, have the tendency to drink and drive or drink over the limit. This time around, Pernod Ricard Malaysia and KDU University College organized the “Walk the Line” event to raise awareness on the importance of limitations on alcohol intakes.

"Walk The Line" is Pernod Ricard’s Corporate Social Responsibility campaign to promote awareness  on responsible drinking. Pernod Ricard is a French multinational company that produces distilled beverages. The company also owns prominent brands in the liquor industry.

Hosted by the famous local stand-up comedian; Douglas Lim, whose sense of humour proves to be infectious. Students of KDU University College played their part in this campaign where it is mainly targeted to the youth. Dr. Tan Hui Leng (Acting Vice-Chancellor of KDU University College), delivered the opening speech; insisting sternly against the dangerously common activities of driving while not being in a sober state as well as highlighting Pernod Ricard’s campaign objective.

British Council IELTS Scholarships 2012 - Application Deadline 30 June 2012

Greetings from the British Council and Happy New Year 2012!

A good news to share with you as a start of 2012 – We are pleased to announce that the British Council IELTS Scholarships 2012 are now open for application. A total of RM50,000 is awarded to five Malaysians who are pursuing their undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in an higher educational institution in Malaysia or overseas that recognises IELTS as an entry requirement in 2012 (In 2011, we only offered to overseas universities).  Two scholarships will be awarded exclusively for students who are applying for a university in Australia and the United States.

To be eligible, the applicant should comply with the following minimum requirements:

·       be a Malaysian citizen

·       begin undergraduate or postgraduate study in Malaysia or overseas in 2012

·       attend a higher education institution that accepts IELTS as part of the admissions requirements

·       have taken the most recent IELTS test with a British Council IELTS Centre

·       have taken the test from 1 January 2012 onwards

·       have a valid IELTS score, with a minimum overall band score of 6.5

·       be able to provide an acceptance letter from the attending institution by 31 July 2012

Application deadline: 30 June 2012

We are currently preparing the necessary printed materials and we will send to your office once they are ready. Meanwhile, the information is available on the British Council Malaysia Homepage.