3rd ISSUE 11

TAYLORS COLLEGE
SUBANG JAYA
The Most Outstanding College
For Pre-University Studies

OUTSTANDING Quality of Overall Education Quality of General Programmes (Pre-University) Quality of Support For International Students
Artists Impression of The New Taylors Subang Jaya Campus

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Vice-Chancellors Note
In the past few months Taylors has successfully forged more ties with corporations and universities. This includes the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the School of Biosciences and the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT) and the American Johnson & Wales University (JWU). At Taylors, students are encouraged to take part in national and international level competitions which are also open to working professionals as these allow them a taste of innovation and to get a feel of real-world expectations. Needless to say, Taylorians have been making us proud by continuing to bring home trophies year after year. In the last quarter alone, Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (TCHT) beat international competition to bring home 29 medals at Culinaire Malaysia 2011 and 13 medals at the Battle of the Chef 2011. Taylors School of Architecture, Building and Design (SABD) students were resounding winners at the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) Annual Architecture Students Works Exhibition 2011. In addition, two Taylorians impressed judges at an Inter-Varsity Public Speaking Competition to walk away with top prizes. Meanwhile, postgraduate students from the School of Biosciences came away as winners for their work in the 36th Annual Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB). A special mention must be made of the six TCHT bachelor degree students who presented their papers at the Asia-Pacific CHRIE (APacCHRIE) Conference 2011. These are just a few of the many accomplishments by our students. Taylors strongly believe in making a difference in the world and we had carried out several activities to this end. During the Taylors Education Group World Food Day, more than 4,500 volunteers gathered at four Taylors campuses to pack one million meals for the hungry around the world. Also scholarships worth more than RM4.3 million were awarded to students with exceptional results. To guide youth in schools toward learning about different industries and career opportunities, both the Taylors Business School (TBS) Inter-School Accounting Quiz Competition 2011 and the 4th National Culinary Challenge 2011 had been successfully conducted. On top of that, there was the MyBio Carnival - a collaboration between Taylors University, the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC) and the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp). As you go through this last issue of Campus News for 2011, you will also come across many other stories of how students, lecturers and staff are consistently shining in both academic and non-academic areas. On behalf of everyone at Taylors, I wish you a Happy New Year. We hope you will continue to join us on our journey to put Malaysia on the education map and to make a difference in the world. We look forward to continue setting new benchmarks and raising the bar in education in the coming year.

he road ahead is paved with opportunities and challenges. As Malaysias leading private educational institution of higher learning, Taylors is always at the forefront of education which has enabled us to better prepare and guide students, faculties and staff alike for the future. In this issue of Campus News, you will be updated on the various measures we have taken in improving and broadening our education approaches. There are also ample news of how both students and lecturers are doing us proud by bringing home accolade after accolade. Proof that Taylors has been successful in our endeavours to make a difference in education has come in the form of the Tier 6: Outstanding that was awarded to Taylors College by the Malaysian Quality Evaluation System (MyQUEST) for Private Colleges 2010/2011. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Taylors College team on their outstanding achievement. The Malaysian government also demonstrated their confidence in our research capabilities by awarding Taylors University a RM9 million grant under the Long Research Grant Scheme (LGRS) by the Ministry of Higher Education. I am pleased to note that it is the highest research grant ever awarded to a private university under this scheme. In other related areas, Taylors become the first private university in Malaysia to earn the PAQS accreditation for our Quantity Surveying Course. Furthermore, our Lakeside Campus was awarded the Gold Award in Category 5 (Education) in the prestigious bi-annual PAM Awards.

Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said Vice-Chancellor & President Taylors University

Contents
FEATURES

Campus Bookmark

Taylors College Subang Jaya Awarded Highest Rating In Three Categories Taylors University Receives RM9 million Research Grant

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LAUNCHES
BizPod From Taylors Business School To Groom Future Leaders

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AWARDS
Taylors University Wins Most Awards At Culinaire Malaysia 2011 Gold Award For Lakeside Campus From PAM

PARTNER STORIES
SBS signs MoA With Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) TCHT Exchanging Expertise & Experience With JWU

TAYLORS COLLEGE
Cambridge A Levels Canadian Pre-University South Australian Matriculation International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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Taylors College (Pg 9-14)

TAYLORS UNIVERSITY
Division of Business & Law Division of Computing & Communication Division of Engineering, Architecture, Building & Design Division of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts Division of Medicine, Pharmacy & Health Sciences American Degree Transfer Program

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EVENTS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS INTERNSHIP ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

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MERCHANDISE CORNER HINTS & TIPS

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articles and information contained in this newsletter are correct at time of printing. Taylors University Sdn. Bhd. will not be held liable for damages of any kind arising out of or relating to the usage of this newsletter. For enquiries on Campus News, please e-mail us at campusnews@taylors.edu.my. Campus News is printed by Percetakan Zanders Sdn. Bhd.

FEATURES

Superbly OUTSTANDING!
Taylors College Subang Jaya awarded the highest rating of

Tier 6: Outstanding
aylors College Subang Jaya was awarded the highest rating of Tier 6: Outstanding in the College-Based Category in the Malaysian Quality Evaluation System for Private Colleges (MyQUEST) 2010/2011, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE). Only three out of 210 private colleges were awarded the Tier 6: Outstanding rating. In addition, the college, one of Malaysias oldest and most established private institutions of higher learning, also achieved a 6-star rating in another two cluster-based categories, namely General Programmes and International Students. With a rich heritage spanning over 42 years, Taylors College has played a significant role in shaping the nations education landscape and the development of the youth of the world to take their productive place as leaders in the global community. We are truly honoured to have been awarded the highest rating of Tier 6: Outstanding, in the Malaysian Quality Evaluation System for Private Colleges (MyQUEST) 2010/2011, by the Ministry of Higher Education. This award is a feather in our cap and a seal of excellence on the quality of our pre-university education, said Mr. Lim Tou Boon, President of Taylors College. MyQUEST 2010/2011 measures the quality of a private college according to its Input (quality of students and resources), Output (programme recognition and graduate recognition), and the Quality Management System of the college. Under the certification, Malaysias private colleges are classified into six tiers, namely Tier 6 (Outstanding), Tier 5 (Excellent), Tier 4 (Very Good), Tier 3 (Good), Tier 2 (Satisfactory) and Tier 1 (Poor). Out of a total of 210 private colleges in Malaysia that were audited, only three or 1.4% of the colleges attained the six-star rating, while 20 colleges (9.5%) attained a five-star rating, and 60 (28.6%) attained four stars.

YB Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin launching the Higher Education Ministry Integrity Day Celebration where the MyQUEST results were announced.

LEADING A RM9 MILLION

T
aylors University has received a RM9 million research grant from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), under its Long Research Grant Scheme (LGRS) the biggest grant disbursed to a private university in the country under this scheme. The area of study to be undertaken involves the balancing of the escalating growth of the tourism industry with the preservation of the environment and its local communities. The study will provide a holistic understanding of the industrys key stakeholders needs. Said Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said, Vice-Chancellor and President, Taylors University, The grant demonstrates the governments confidence in our research and development strengths as well as our ability to deliver on such a huge project. This is an honour, especially as we are the first private university to ever receive a grant of this size from MOHE.

RESPONSIBLE TOURISM RESEARCH STUDY

Highest Research Grant Ever Awarded to a Private University
Titled Multi-dimensional Responsible Rural Tourism Capacity (RRTC) Framework for Sustainable Tourism, the study addresses the economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development. It is expected to assist the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia to more effectively manage all rural and ecotourism sites through the development of a tourism barometer. Ecotourism and rural tourism grows at a rate of 30% per year, and Malaysia is recognised as one of the best ecotourism destinations in this region. Although well-managed tourism is profitable, the industrys growth is taking a toll on the environment. Hence, the development of sustainable rural tourism is dependent on fulfilling the objectives of all stakeholders in the system. The interrelationships among the stakeholders must be fully-identified as their individual needs may vary. Thus it is imperative to have a holistic understanding of the impact of these developments on key natural destinations. This proposed study is essential if the tourism industry in Malaysia is to move towards high yield tourism, explained Associate Professor Dr. Vikneswaran Nair, Director of Research and Development at Taylors University. The main deliverable of the project is also the integrated management system for responsible rural tourism capacity which acts as the tourism barometer that will assist in the monitoring and management of Malaysian rural tourism sites. With a systematic management system, the quality and management of these sites will be exceptional. This will attract not only a greater number of tourists but also those with high disposable incomes, to experience rural tourism in natural settings, concluded Dr. Nair.
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More about the study

Spearheaded by Taylors University Supervised by Associate Professor Dr. Vikneswaran Nair, Director of Research and Development at Taylors University A collaboration between Taylors University and main project leaders such as USM, UPM and UTM Co-researchers include UMS, UNIMAS, UUM, UKM, IIU and UiTM Wild Asia, a KL based social enterprise group, will be one of the drivers of this project Date of completion 2016 Expected output - 15 PhDs, 80 high impact journal publications (ISI) and 6 IPs (books and patents).

FEATURES

LAUNCH
We have two choices in life; wake up to chase our dreams or go back to sleep. You win the game by playing the game, not by watching it
- Dato Loy Teik Ngan Group CEO of Taylors Education Group

THE BIRTH OF TAYLORS BizPod

A launch with a difference as a successful entrepreneur generously shared his life story. Wake up to chase your dreams or go back to sleep!

aylors Business School (TBS) was privileged to have Dato Loy Teik Ngan, Group CEO of Taylors Education Group share his intriguing stories of becoming a successful entrepreneur at the launch of BizPod. The launch is a significant initiative that is close to the hearts of Dato Loy and his family members who were also present at the ceremony. At BizPod, students will be mentored by business academics with the help of industry experts in developing their business plans to succession. Serving as an idea bank, it provides specialised training modules and receives monetary support from corporations which are then channelled to fund the business plans. This is one of TBS initiatives as the leading business school which prepares its students as future leaders for the working world. The launch was attended by students, lecturers, staff and industry partners.

We have two choices in life; wake up to chase our dreams or go back to sleep. You win the game by playing the game, not by watching it, declared Dato Loy during the launch of the BizPod. Becoming a successful entrepreneur is uppermost in many peoples minds. Yet, we seem to find the dream impossible to achieve. However, Dato Loy was a man who saw beyond the impossible. What set him apart was that he went all out for his dream, without fearing failure. The years have clearly demonstrated Dato Loys true leadership qualities as he has never let setbacks and challenges deter him. The failures only strengthened his determination to succeed. Today marks the 75th birthday of my late father. It takes me down memory lane, making me appreciate his teachings, said Dato Loy. He explained that a butterfly must struggle out of its cocoon in order to become a beautiful butterfly. Its first step out will determine its survival. When in doubt, we must be able to take that next step. Likewise the BizPod provides an avenue for students to make the giant leap in realising their dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur, shared the spirited Dato Loy.

Gold Award for Lakeside Campus

Architects and builders of Taylors University Lakeside Campus win the PAM Gold Award for Excellence in Architecture

aylors Lakeside Campus was awarded the Gold Award in Category 5 (Education) in the bi-annual PAM Awards. The architect and builders behind Taylors University Lakeside Campus were NKWA Architects Sdn. Bhd. and Ehsan Bina Sdn. Bhd.

The Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM) Award jury were quite taken up by the idyllic campus, causing them to cite the design as a masterful integration of the lake with the campus building an inspiring place for learning. The bi-annual PAM Awards is the premier award for architecture in Malaysia which recognises contributions made by architects in terms of design quality and that of the built environment. This year, the selection of awards was made by the PAM Gold Medal 2011 Jury chaired by the PAM President, Ar. Boon Che Wee, together with past Gold Medallists, winning architects and industry members. We are proud to receive this prestigious award. We strongly believe in the impact

of creating a conducive, dynamic and collaborative environment that not only supports but also enhances our teaching and learning abilities. This was the main idea behind the concept and design of this campus, and to be recognised for this is truly an honour, said Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said, Vice-Chancellor and President, Taylors University. Taylors University Lakeside Campus, which opened its doors to the public in January 2010, is Taylors first flagship campus, housing all existing tertiary programmes under one roof. The campus perfectly reflects the universitys mission: a harmonious balance between premium education and holistic growth, high standards and an eye towards the future. Walking into the green campus set on 27 acres of tropical greenery, one is immediately struck by the modern design, state-of-the-art facilities, and of course the picturesque 5.5 acre man-made lake.

The pride of the campus is the library, a splendid 4-storey glass with a panoramic view of the lake. Fully equipped laboratories, restaurants, culinary suites and housekeeping suits, a moot court, audio and video engineering labs, broadcasting studios, a multipurpose hall, experimental theatre and modern lecture theatres makeup the key facilities of the campus. At the Retail Podium, inter-connecting streets lead to shops, cafes, banks, convenience stores and an array of service amenities. Above this are the fully-furnished 1,000-bed student residence and a boutique hotel that faces the lake and boardwalk. More than just a home to the student population, the Taylors Lakeside Campus serves as a nurturing ground for an energetic and dynamic new community.

AWARDS
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AWARDS
Team Taylors University is the proud recipient of the Most Outstanding Team in Catering Services and five other awards.

Chef Abdul Halim Tumin (left) and Chef Diana Cornwell (right) show off their bronze and gold medal won at the Meat/Poultry Main Course category.

Julian Tan Kang Peng won a gold and excellence award in the Table Setting category.

Issac Y a winnin p Chee Chie g Fruit posin F g with Smilin his g Gui lamb creati Fei. on nam ed

A feat never accomplished before!

TCHTs Clean Sweep @ CULINAIRE MALAYSIA 2011

pirit and adrenaline were at an all-time high as the 42-member team from Taylors University raced against time to claim the Most Outstanding Team in Catering Services title at the Culinaire Malaysia 2011, the nations highly anticipated and most prominent culinary challenge.

Hong Kong, Korea, Germany, Mexico and other countries to emerge as the top winners. The final tally was an impressive 6 Gold, 13 Silver and 10 Bronze medals; making a clean sweep of the Excellence Awards in the Food & Beverage section, a feat that no other competitor has ever accomplished. The star of the competition, Derek Loh Zhengwen grabbed the Best F&B Personnel title and RM3,000 cash prize with his remarkable achievement of 3 Gold and 1 Silver medals haul. The final year student from the Bachelor in Hospitality and Tourism Management programme won a Gold medal each in the Mocktail, Cocktail and Table Setting category and dominated the Excellence Award in both the Mocktail and Cocktail categories. He also took the Silver medal in the Fruit Flamb category. Competing with industry professionals was a great eye opening experience, but to actually beat them was awesome! said an ecstatic Derek. Im happy that our sleepless nights practising and fine-tuning technical skills have paid off. I have my lecturers, family and friends to thank for these wins, he declared. Students Isaac Yap Chee Chie and Julian Tan Kang Peng won the Gold medal and Excellence Award for the Fruit Flamb and Table Setting categories respectively. Chef Diana Cornwell was Taylors sole gold

medallist in the kitchen as she won the Gold in the Meat/Poultry Main Course category. The new lecturer at Taylors University explained, The team spirit and support I received from my TCHT colleagues and students were a great boost to win the gold. Dean of Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT), Mr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, said, I congratulate and thank the team for wining the Most Outstanding Team in Catering Services at Culinaire Malaysia 2011. This has sweetened TCHTs 25th anniversary celebration and made it more meaningful. This is definitely only the beginning for more to come! said Mr. Neethia.

The Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (TCHT) team beat over 600 local and international hotels, restaurants and education institutions from Malaysia, Taiwan,

About Culinaire Malaysia

Organised by the Malaysian Association of Hotels, Chefs Association of Malaysia and The Malaysian Food & Beverage Executives Association, this is the regions largest culinary competition and is held in conjunction with the Food & Hotel Malaysia Exhibition (FHM). The bi-annual Culinaire Malaysia aims to set a higher benchmark on the culinary standards in the Malaysian hospitality industry, and to recognize and motivate individual chefs who excel in their field of culinary arts that match world standards.

Derek Loh Zhengwen impressed many with his three gold medals.

Fulfilling Global Halal Demands

Taylors School of Biosciences signs MoA with Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC)
aylors School of Biosciences signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC) recently. As a result, students who pursue degrees in either Food Science and Nutrition or Biomedical Science with Taylors School of Biosciences will be able to broaden their elective subjects to encompass two new halal subjects. The two electives which have been endorsed by HDC are Introduction to Halal Food and Principles of Halal Food Business Management. To be taught by HDC trainers, the theoretical learning will include faceto-face interaction and e-learning components, while the tutorials for the subjects will include practical field trips, such as showing students the Samak process in various settings. Students are required to undergo a 10-week industrial attachment in the areas of food manufacturing and processing, nutrition science and product

development, and engage with the industry on real-life projects. Upon graduation, Muslim students can opt to undergo HDCs full range of halal courses, which will make them qualified auditors or Halal Officers.

Vice-Chancellor and President for Taylors University, Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said, said that this collaboration will ensure Taylors graduates are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a difference in the food industry locally and globally, and open up a vast range of career opportunities for them. Chief Executive Officer for HDC, Dato Seri Jamil Bidin, commented that this strategic alliance is in line with the company and governments objectives to provide Halal related training to keep up with global demand for Halal products in the growing industry. HDC is proud to be collaborating with Taylors University, the first private university in this global venture.

Exchanging Expertise & Experience

with Leading American University

trengthening its industrial linkage and opening up a new horizon of collaboration, Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Johnson & Wales University (JWU) of the United States of America. The MoU with the American university allows for the exchanging of expertise and experience, and collaborating on research projects.

I can see the consistency in Taylors University in producing well-rounded and quality staff and students and I am looking forward to working together in projects very soon, added Dr. Jeffrey. The MoU was signed between Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Taylors University Mr. Pradeep Nair and VicePresident for Academic Affairs of Johnson & Wales University Dr. Jeff Senese; and was witnessed by Dean of TCHT Mr. Neethiananthan Ari Ragavan and Senior Vice-President of Johnson and Wales University Mr. Kenneth Levy at a simple ceremony held at Taylors University Lakeside Campus. Also present to witness the ceremony was Mr. Scott Roland, Counselor for Public Affairs, Embassy of the United States in Malaysia.

(from L-R) Dean of TCHT Mr. Neethiahnanthan A.R, Deputy ViceChancellor of Taylors University Mr. Pradeep Nair, Vice-President for Academic Affairs of JWU Dr. Jeff Senese and Senior Vice President of JWU Mr. Kenneth Levy signed for an exciting exchange of expertise and experience.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Taylors University, Mr. Pradeep Nair said, There is so much to learn from the American education system and this partnership offers many opportunities to do so. This will be a fruitful collaboration. Dr. Jeffrey Senese, Vice President for Academic Affairs at JWU also expressed his confidence in Taylors University and the partnership. We share the same objective in developing our modules, and that is to focus on practical research and projects related to the industry, be it hospitality, business or technology, he said.

The highlights of the MoU

To conduct Student Exchange Programmes or Summer Study Abroad Programmes. To conduct research in the areas of Hospitality and Tourism at both institutions. To establish articulations for certain programmes offered in both universities.
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PARTNER STORIES

Taylors Pre-University

RM3.5 MILLION FOR STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL SPM RESULTS

59 Malaysian schools were also recognised as the Tan Sri Dato Dr. Loy Hean Heong Merit Scholarship Awards 2011 celebrated excellence
total of 781 students at Taylors College were recognised for their excellent academic achievements in the SPM examination with scholarships worth a total of RM3.5 million in the Tan Sri Dato (Dr.) Loy Hean Heong (TSL) Merit Scholarship Awards 2011. Apart from the scholarship, selected students received the Principals Award and Top Achievers Award. During the ceremony, principals and school teachers from 59 schools across Malaysia which have consistently produced excellent students were also recognised. Heading the list were SMJK Katholik with 49 recipients, followed by SMK Seafield with 30 recipients and SMK Damansara Jaya with 28 recipients. The representatives were honoured on stage with a memento of appreciation.

In his speech, Mr. Lim Tou Boon, President of Taylors College applauded the recipients. As a TSL merit scholar, you are recognised as an individual who has demonstrated outstanding academic capabilities. You are also recognised as an individual who has the potential to excel in your pre-university studies, and one who is ready to be embraced into the fold of the leading universities of the world.

Im overwhelmed as this scholarship worth RM18,000 will cover more than half my tuition fees. It helps a lot in lightening my familys burden.
Law Ley Kuan Cambridge A Levels Formerly from SMJK Katholik

South Australian
Minister @ Taylors
with an eye on future collaborations
aylors College Subang Jaya (TCSJ) was proud to host the Honorary Jack Snelling, Treasurer and Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education of South Australia recently. One of the objectives of the visit was to discuss further collaboration with South Australian universities and schools on professional development for staff in the areas of student success and pastoral care. Also present were Ms. Denise von Wald, Chief Executive of Education Adelaide and Mr. Nithi Nesadurai, Malaysian Coordinator of Education Adelaide.
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Taylors Pre-U Student & Teacher Development

Regional conference learns of CPU students choices

7 CPU students presented a paper on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Loss: Sustainability for a student workshop session at the 2011 East Asia Regional Council of Schools (Earcos) Global Issues Network (GIN) Conference. Themed Our Choice, Our Future, the conference, hosted by the Jakarta International School, Indonesia, saw students from 44 academic institutions from around the region participating and sharing ideas to develop and implement sustainable solutions to global problems.

We had to do an immense amount of preparation so that we would be as familiar as possible with the topics. The session has improved my teamwork and presentation skills, while the experience from attending this international conference has benefitted me tremendously. I realised the issues we touched on are close to home, and Im now inspired to make a change. GIN taught me that no action is insignificant, no matter how small it may be. Gowri Chitra Martin Formerly from SMK USJ 4 CPU March 2010

Looking back through CPUs historical zone

olourful booths, well-researched presentation slides, props depicting the era of their respective projects this was how CPU World History students had converted the ground floor of Wisma Subang Jaya into a historical zone. All of this took place when the students presented their findings on various titles ranging from the controversial, like the history of prostitution and torture, to the whimsical such as the history of romance. Students were assessed by selected CPU teachers and staff on presentation skills as well as their research skills.

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Taylors Pre-U Student & Teacher Development

SAM Lecturers Delve into Research A

total of 26 SAM lecturers attended the SACE Research Project Stage 2 Workshop conducted by Professor Geraldine Castleton, Dean and Head of School of Education at the University of South Australia. Professor Castleton explained the importance for students to be equipped with research skills. The interactive workshop had lecturers participating in discussions on topics such as different ways of students doing research (e.g. through Facebook, forums and discussions), teacher-centered learning vs student-centered learning, among others.
Professor Geraldine Castleton going into the details of research

Hedda Gabler
Photos by Fabien Rigollier

Becoming

Feminist, manipulative villain, heroine. All of these and more were depicted in the heated final act of Henrik Ibsens famous play, Hedda Gabler which was presented by the senior International Baccalaureate (IB) theatre class. After six weeks of long rehearsals, the class, under the tutelage of teacher, Valerie Smith, performed to an enthusiastic audience at Taylors College Sri Hartamas.
The first time I read the play, I was simply fascinated by Hedda Gabler. She is such an interesting mix of control freak, with a firecracker passion that I felt the only way to truly know her was to act as her. Which was why I jumped at the opportunity to portray her in this production. Our study module required us to explore Stanislavskian acting methods in order to portray our roles in the proper realism theatre style. These included in-depth analysis into our characters to discover what made them tick. As tiresome as this process was, it helped me understand Heddas character which meant it was easier to portray her on stage. The performance was a success, and becoming Hedda is an experience I will always remember. Mallini Kannan Lead actress IB July 2010

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Taylors Pre-U University Placement

International Universities Share Informations

Taylors College Placement Day

Written by EMBER Lead Student Writer, Law Ley Kuan. Photos by Taylors Aperture Photography Ooi Lie Han and Jonathan Lee

I think its a wonderful set up, and the information I gathered here is rather useful...
- Lai Ting-Ee Constance Student from Catholic High School

total of 27 exhibitors from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada took part in Taylors Placement Day 2011, which was held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Taylors College Subang Jaya. The annual event organised by the Placement Centre provides much needed assistance to students in learning more about the many tertiary pathways available.

The event was attended by many Taylorians as well as students from secondary schools, along with their parents. I learnt about this event from my senior, said Lai Ting-Ee Constance, a secondary school student from Catholic High School, Petaling Jaya. I think its a wonderful set up, and the information I gathered here is rather useful for my future studies in medicine. As for parent, Ms. Liew Nyok Hah, she felt that she had gained a lot of information. Many of the universities provided very useful brochures. However it would have been better if universities from more countries had been included, for example, Singaporean universities and even Taylors University. This would have allowed parents to gather information and had more options for comparison purposes.

In Malaysia, we receive the largest number of students from Taylors College. We are confident of the quality of students from Taylors. They generally excel academically and many of them are scholarship recipients. Ms. Fiona Abud Marketing & Recruitment Manager University of Melbourne

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Taylors Pre-U Student Experience

18 TCSH clubs and societies had raised RM10,000.

Class-to-class appeals at TCSJ and the folding of paper cranes brought in RM7,500.

Speedy actions result in

RM17,500 for Japan Earthquake Fund A

total of RM17,500 cash was raised by Taylors College Pre-University students for the victims of the Japanese earthquakes and nuclear disasters earlier this year. The students had quickly responded to the victims plight by organising several campaigns. Im proud of our students passion and swift action in coming together to raise funds for this good cause. They wasted no time in preparing a detailed plan on how they could help to raise funds for Japan, said Mr. Anandakumaresh Ratnasingam Principal, TCSH and Acting Principal of Cambridge A Levels, TCSJ.

Taylors College Sri Hartamas (TCSH) students, led by Adrian Yong (President of Christian Fellowship) and Chew Jia Jiet (President of LEO Club), raised a total of RM10,000 cash and donations in kind (such as canned food, clothing, blankets and water bottles). This amount was raised by the joint effort of 18 TCSH clubs and societies through a myriad of activities, including selling origami cranes, food sales and a one-day carnival.

Over at Taylors College Subang Jaya (TCSJ), the Cambridge A Level Student Council and four supporting clubs (LEO, PreMedical Society, TAYMUN and WACKY) went class-to-class with a donation box and also facilitated the folding of paper cranes to inspire hope. Led by Rianne Wong (Charity Director of CAL Student Council), the cash amount raised was RM7,500 in total.

40 PUAs united as One

Photos by Lee Ting, EMBER, Student Photographer

40 Pre-U Ambassadors (PUA) from TCSJ attended the inaugural PUA Camp. The purpose of the camp was to allow PUAs from the various Pre-U programmes to get to know each other as well as build their ability to work in teams. Organised by a selected team of PUAs, ambassadors bonded over team games, a treasure hunt and even overcame an obstacle course while being blindfolded. There was also a personal grooming workshop where they learned about the various dressing styles formal, casual, semi-formal.
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Taylors Business School

TBS Billy Makes the Mark!

Well, it won Taylors Business School student Billy Ooi Sin Siang an opportunity to represent Malaysia at an afternoon tea meeting with Neil Armstrong, in Sydney! Bills essay was one of the winners of the Make Your Mark competition by CPA Australia. Entitled Revolution of Education in Malaysia, Billys essay challenged the nations current industrial model educational system to evolve into one that adheres to the principles of creating an optimum condition to allow talents to flourish, and creativity and innovation to thrive. Billys meeting with the first man on the moon was awe-inspiring. It was a rare opportunity to be one of the 20 students picked worldwide to have a personal session with Mr. Armstrong, said Billy. He was exceptionally humble and down to earth. I realise now that the aptitude to stay modest and respectful even after overwhelming success is an essential characteristic.
Billy Ooi (r ight stand ing) with th e other w inners.

hat will a short essay of less than 250 words win you?

Make Your Mark

Over 800 CPA Australia members and other attendees had attended the Make Your Mark event in Sydney. Organised by CPA Australia, the competition was held in conjunction with its 125th anniversary. Opened to all undergraduate and postgraduate students at CPA Australias accredited higher education institutions, participants had to submit either a 60-second video file or an essay of not more than 250 words, detailing on how they plan to make their mark in their chosen field and how will it help to shape their future.

190 Students in Intense Accounting Battle A

heated battle brewed at Taylors University Lakeside Campus as 190 students from 38 Klang Valley schools went head-to-head at the Taylors Business School (TBS) Inter-School Accounting Quiz Competition 2011. More than RM220,000 worth of prizes awaited the contestants who were quizzed on the Form 4 Accounting syllabus. This competition, which was first organised in 2005, nurtures students interests in the field of accounting and guides them into discovering their full potential, leading to possible careers in this

profession. School students should start exploring their skills and interest in various fields so that they may make more educated and informed decisions about their future careers, said Vinitha Guptan, Dean of Taylors Business School.

The Klang Valley finals marked the culmination of the entire competition. A total of 5,450 Form Five students from 80 secondary schools nationwide had taken part in the regional rounds held in Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Johor Bahru.

The winners of Taylors Business School (TBS) Inter-School Accounting Quiz Competition 2011

Sri Kuala Lumpur, the winner of School Category.

Cynthia Loh Shin Key, the winner of Individual Category.

Individual Category Cynthia Loh Shin Key, from Chong Hwa Independent High School, emerged Champion, winning prizes worth more than RM80,000 including a full scholarship to study at TBS and RM600 in cash. Zhang Jia Chen and Ng Zhou Ling, both from Sri Kuala Lumpur, clinched second and third place, winning more than RM40,000 each, including a 50% scholarship to study at TBS and cash prizes of RM500 and RM400 cash respectively.

Schools Category Sri Kuala Lumpur and Chong Hwa Independent High School clinched the top two spots, followed by Sekolah Menengah (J) Katholik, Petaling Jaya in third place. They were awarded cash prizes of RM2,000, RM1,000 and RM500 respectively together with trophies. Regional Winners These include Jacqueline Liaw Jing Ting from SMK Green Road, Kuching; Oh Hui Sen from SM Lok Yuk, Kota Kinabalu; and Dickson Lim Quei Han from SMK Tinggi Batu Pahat, who won a full scholarship to study at Taylors Business School. Contestants in 4th and 5th place were awarded partial scholarships worth approximately RM22,000 while those in the 6th to 10th place were given RM100 in cash, with trophies and certificates awarded to all.
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Taylors Business School

Grooming Future Entrepreneurs

TBS competition sees ingenious inventions & sharp business acumen at work
rganised by Taylors Business School (TBS), the 7th Taylors Business Plan Competition attracted 32 high-quality teams from across Taylors University. The teams ingeniously modified bricks, planned for a smarter parking system, created a luggage that would never leave you and much more! The competitive event acts as a platform to nurture and instil entrepreneurship, with teams working closely with mentors. Dean of Taylors Business School, Ms. Vinitha Guptan pointed out that the event sharpened students intellectual capabilities, creativity and business acumen. In their business plan presentation, the students present innovative ideas and undertake the finance and business acumen in an effort to transform their innovations into economic, commercial goods or services. The experience gained will undoubtedly be applied in their future careers, said Ms. Vinitha. This years panel of judges included Dr. Alice Sai Phaik Choo, Managing Director for Interjadi and owner for the first Mbuji caf specialising in coffee; and Dr. Catheryn Khoo-Lattimore, Dr. Ravindra Narayanan, Mr. Kenneth David, Mr. Mike Liew Cheng Siang and Mr. Michel De Lottinville from Taylors University. All prizes were sponsored by CPA Australia and EMO Book Services.

Taylorians remarkable ideas for a better life

Champion (Team Eco-Cell wins RM3,000 and a trophy) Kyle Tham, Andrew Yee and Michelle Wong from Taylors Business School and Taylors School of Engineering Invention: EcoCell Brick. Has a paper paste external frame with rice hull fibre filled centre. Conventional clay bricks absorb heat within 20 minutes, but it takes approximately 6 hours for the heat to travel through the EcoCell brick, thus providing for successful heat insulation. First Runner-up (Team B-Zest wins RM2,000 and a trophy) Najlaa Ramli, Amar Zaim and Noratikah Ali from the American Degree Programme Invention: LeoPark Smart Parking System. Drivers may quickly park with this system and 100% occupancy is guaranteed. The bay location is printed on tickets and a smart token placed on the dashboard will trigger if the driver parks in the wrong spot. Second Runner-up (Team F-M-L wins RM1,000 and a trophy) The interesting Follow-Me Luggage business plan was put together by Business School students. Supposedly self-mobile, it is equipped with an alarm, Bluetooth technology and 360-degrees rotatable wheel. The product is targeted at frequent flyers, travellers and elderly people. The built in alarm system will be triggered if an individual walks away too far from the luggage, thus proving its usefulness to those who are forgetful and absent minded. Consolation prizes (Team Blockbuster & Team Mavericks wins RM500 and a trophy each) Team Blockbuster put together a house robot plan to assist with taking care of elderly people, particularly those who are immobile. The robot is also able to perform house chores. The business plan aims to fulfil the demands of having a domestic maid helper and in the process, alleviate the nations social problems of foreign maids eloping as well. If the business plan from Team Mavericks materialises, mobile phone users will be able to recharge their phone batteries with the solar phone pouch charger, anywhere and anytime, as long as there is solar power.

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Taylors Law School

Industry Applauds Law Students

for academic excellence with cash prizes and attachment opportunities

The night of glitz and glamour captured in a snapshot.

tudents from Taylors Law School were rewarded for their outstanding academic, performance during the annual Taylors Law Ball & Awards Ceremony 2011 held at One World Hotel. The event was attended by 150 guests, including sponsors, the legal community, lecturers and alumni. Adjunct Professor, Dato Mahadev Shankar, commented in his speech for the evening, We want to encourage diversity in the legal profession because students of this generation bring a different style and approach to law and to life. I think it is particularly important now when the local and global legal industry is in such a major transition that we support different ways of thinking. Meanwhile, Mr. Pradeep Nair, Deputy ViceChancellor, Taylors University was quite proud of the fact that students were taking their studies seriously. The number of awards received tonight proves their determination to excel. We also greatly appreciate the continued support of sponsors who have made this annual award ceremony possible, he said. He believes that the many attachment opportunities provided for award recipients is a way to cultivate talent, quality and diversity in the profession, thereby nurturing high calibre industry-ready graduates.

Taylors Law School Acting Dean, Harmahinder Singh said, As educators, we take great pride in seeing the success of our students. We would like to congratulate them for their accomplishments as they deserve the awards

after the hard work they had put into their studies. He added that the Law School will continue in its efforts to churn out more high achievers.

The Stars of Taylors Law Ball & Awards Ceremony 2011

Nicole Ng Qiao Yi The winner of the Shook Lin & Bok Award for Best Overall Performance in Year 1 and Year 2, received RM800 cash prize and an attachment opportunity with the legal firm. All my hard work has certainly paid off and Im motivated to excel in my final year at Reading University, United Kingdom. I have to thank my lecturers at Taylors University for the support and guidance given, said a delighted Nicole. Lena Chua Chun Yen The recipient of the Zaid Ibrahim & Co Award for Best Overall Performance in Year 1 walked away with RM600 cash prize and an attachment opportunity. Sabahan Lena who is the President of the Law Student Society attributed her success to the people who have supported her to achieve her dreams. Yeoh Yao Huang Yao Huang was awarded the Sivananthan Award for Best Overall Performance in Year 2. Sivananthan Advocates and Solicitors, an Industry Panel Advisory member for Taylors Law School, also presented Yao Huang with a RM600 cash prize. I am looking forward to working at the legal firm and I hope to become a renowned lawyer someday, shared an enthusiastic Yao Huang.

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School of Computing and IT

An international view on
hina and USA are the top two countries that have faced the most attacks or hacking into its information systems. As for Malaysia, we are currently at number 30 on the Top 30 Attack Destination Countries chart. This means that our security systems are very up-todate, with lesser threat of attacks into our cyber information systems. Students and staff learnt this and more at a talk entitled Preventing and Defending Against and Responding to Cyber Threats ~ The Role of IMPACT by Dr. Jagdish Singh. The speaker is the Head for the Research Coordination Centre for Security Assurance & Research from The

Malaysias e-Security & e-Threats

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International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT), an organisation from the US with its headquarters in Malaysia. It is a strategically-positioned neutral platform which brings together governments, academia, and industry experts to enhance the global communitys capabilities in preventing, defending against, and responding to cyber threats. Dr. Jagdish explained in detail how IMPACT and its partners manage cyber security issues in over 192 countries worldwide. The hour-long talk also covered areas such as: i) National Responses ii) Key Cybersecurity Challenges iii) ITU and IMPACT Collaboration iv) ITUs Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA) v) The 4 Pillars of IMPACT The professor stressed that cyber security starts with the individual, as people are the weakest link in the people, process and technology triad and went on to share 7 simple steps to prevent cyber e-mergencies. Ms. Banumathy, Dean of SOCIT, announced that in the next few months, the school will be working with IMPACT on implementing aspects of threats and security in the curriculum for new degree programmes.
Dr. Jagdish Singh.

Organising and disseminating world information

REVEALS HOW IT IS DONE

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r. Sajith Sivanandan, Country Head of Google Malaysia gave an enlightening lecture on How GOOGLE Organises the Worlds Information and Makes it Universally Accessible and Useful. Organised by Taylors School of Computing and IT (SOCIT), the informative 1-hour talk subtitled: Touching Lives by Making the World a Better Place explained how all information is used by Google to help consumers find out what they need in their daily lives. Students, lecturers and staff at the public lecture learnt how times have changed and fun facts such as the months in which men propose. The talk also focused on how to maximise applications available on the Internet to gain ideas and know what consumers are looking for. The key aspects covered included: i) What people are searching for nowadays, compared to the 1980s ii) What Malaysians are searching for daily, and the trends of mobility and internet usage now iii) Types of Google Applications - Google Instant, Google Maps, Art Project, GoogleLabs, and Google Insights for Search iv) How search is the purest form of intent, and that data that is not organised into information is useless Google is continually looking into creating new platforms to predict market trends; thus enabling the creation of new products to meet new demands. Mr. Sajith explained how graduates can help to add to Googles vision of sharing information to the world. He went on to highlight the prospects of working with Google Malaysia and the qualities needed to work for the internationally-renowned company.

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The Design School @ Taylors

Lecturers Spellbinding Display

Shades of Peru in scribbles and sketches
ith the support of The Design School (TDS) at Taylors University, lecturer Mr. Ernesto Carlos Pujazon Patron recently exhibited art drawings on Peruvian Inca cosmology entitled Cosmic Spirit, an Interpretation of Peruvian-Inca Cosmic Iconography. Held at the Centre of Design and Architecture (CoDA) at Taylors University Lakeside Campus, the drawing exhibition was launched by His Excellency William Belevan McBride, Ambassador of Peru to Malaysia and Mr. Ken Tan, Deputy Dean of The Design School at Taylors with the presence of Dato Loy Teik Ngan, Group CEO, Taylors Education Group. Featuring the incredible works of Peruvian artist and design lecturer Ernesto, the unique exhibition showcased a series of colour scribbles, sketches in black and white ink, as well as current work which recorded and documented the significance of the PeruvianInca Cosmic Iconography. The exquisite display aimed to reflect and strengthen the cultural ties between Peru and Malaysia and to promote an appreciation for Peruvian art locally. Drawing is a way to express what you see. It is a way to build visual awareness that is so important for a designer, said Ernesto, who is a practicing painter who exhibits his work regularly in Malaysia and other parts of South-East Asia, painting mainly in acrylic and other mixed media. His current work focuses on Asian iconography and cultural symbology. CoDA is an ideal platform for artists of all levels to exhibit their work and gain feedback, and to also meet and share their thoughts and ideas with other creative icons in the industry, commented Prof. Dato Dr. Hassan Said, Vice-Chancellor and President of Taylors University.

(From L-R) Group CEO of Taylors Education Group Dato Loy Teik Ngan, Mr. Ernesto C. Pujazon, Ambassador of Peru to Malaysia HE William Belevan McBride, and Deputy Dean of The Design School at Taylors, Mr. Ken Tan after the launch of the exhibition.

Some of the artwork displayed at the Cosmic Spirit, an Interpretation of Peruvian-Inca Cosmic Iconography.

In and Out, Now and Then Exhibition T

he most recently held In and Out, Now and Then photo-art exhibition in collaboration with Sabanci University, Turkey, served as a finale for the Centre of Design & Architecture (CoDA) at The Design School, Taylors University. Since its official launch in March this year, CoDA has been kept busy with various cultural art exhibitions.

In and Out, Now and Then was organised to extend academic, art and design and cultural exchange, and explore on future collaborations and student mobility programmes between the Sabanci University and Taylors University. Mr. Alex Wong and Mr. Wiselaw Zaremba from Sabanci University exhibited their photography and oil painting artworks at CoDA respectively.

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Mr. Zarembas Three Wives featured beautiful paintings using oil, acrylic and tempera in mixed technique; whereas Mr. Wongs In And Out Of the Mist and Realm of Endless Stretches featured numerous breath-taking photographs of the environment. Deputy Dean of The Design School, Mr. Ken Tan, commented that the exhibition played an important role in nurturing students and lecturers into better artists. These artworks depict the contemporary and multi-facets of the art form and narratives touching the agenda of humanity. I myself am truly amazed by the art works and I believe the students and academics at Taylors University will like to learn from these artists, he said.
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School of Communication

SPEECHES THAT BLEW THE JUDGES AWAY

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wo Taylors University students emerged as first and second runner-up winners in the Inter-Varsity Public Speaking Competition which was hosted at the Lakeside Campus. Labelled as the female version of James Bond by the judges, first runner-up Fey Gwendolene Bananuka Hasan, currently completing the University of South Australia (UniSA) Bachelor of Arts in Management (Marketing) at Taylors Business School, walked away with a trophy, certificate and RM800 cash prize. Fey and the other seven finalists awed the panel of judges with their myriad of views and perspectives on the theme of the competition Diversity in Knowledge Acquisition Will School be Redundant? A topic close to their hearts, most finalists, including Fey, agreed that the widely-available options of e-learning makes knowledge acquisition an easier task and that this technology should complement the existing conventional classroom teaching instead of replacing them completely. An ecstatic Owen Lai, a second-year Taylors Business School student who emerged as second runner-up, said, Its challenging being in control on stage. The competition pushed me to structure my thoughts and put my orating skills to test, said Owen after receiving his trophy, certificate and RM500 cash prize. Hailing from Asia Pacific University College of Technology (UCTI), Phodiso Mpotokwane impressed the judges with his captivating speech to be announced as the winner of the public speaking competition. The beaming Phodiso said that he was in fact recruiting students from his university to take part in the competition and decided along the way to give it a try, without expecting to win it. He walked away with RM1,500 cash, a trophy and certificate. Catherine Lee, Organising Chairperson and lecturer, Taylors School of Communication, encouraged students to participate in public speaking competitions to increase their confidence and speak effectively in the future. In my classes, I teach the concept of small successes that you can build on one at a time. Success is like a snowball rolling in the snow. Every time you are successful, it is like rolling that snowball a few feet in the snow. The more you roll it, the bigger your snowball becomes. This snowball represents your skills and areas of influence, which will grow as you accumulate successes along the way, shared Catherine.

What The Books

Dont Tell You
An actor becomes a whole new person as he plays a character; and he has to understand that character well... - Zahim Al-Bakri

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School of Communication

How To Become Leaders Of The 21st Century?

What makes a great leader and how can one develop oneself to become a great leader in the working world? To find the answers to this pertinent question, Taylors School of Communication invited Mr. Andreas Vogiatzakis, Managing Director, Omnicom Media Group to speak on the topic.
First, ask yourself three important questions. Should I be a leader? Why must I be a leader? And finally, how do I become a leader? stated Andreas who also advised students to be the conductor of their own lives and goals. Good communication is a key factor in great leadership. It is a pre-requisite to being effective, allowing for accurate conveyance of ideas and thoughts. In fact, simply being able to put across ideas will get students on the right path to leadership. No matter where we are, we all want to become good leaders. The skills we learn should also be coupled with the right character in order to push through our ideas and get people to listen to what we have to say. Mr. Andreas told us to also focus on co-operation, ability to compromise and clarity, said Year 2 of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Management student Wong Shue Voon. The six great traits coined by Stephen Covey caught the attention of Mark Noel James, a student pursuing his second year in Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Management. Though I dont have all the six habits and six traits of a highly successful leader, Im now motivated to acquire these traits. I also learned that great leaders are passionate and disciplined in all things they do. Andreas amazed students with an inspiring video he shared about a young adult who inspired his audience with his zest for life despite having no limbs. The inspirational video showed him falling and picking himself up immediately, said Anugrah Ramadhan, another participant of the talk. Andreas also encouraged students to read some of his favourite books such as: The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma, The Facts of Business Life and The Road Less Traveled.

The three speakers with SOC lecturers.

100 students stormed in to listen to CommActing: What The Books Dont Tell You, that was held in conjunction with CommFest 2011. Aimed at educating students on the relationship between theatre and media, well-known local celebrities such as Gavin Yap, Ida Nerina, Zahim Al-Bakri and Susan Lankester shared their ups and downs during the session. The approachable speakers covered a wide range of interesting topics including an interactive session with the students on How emotions differ from acting on the big screen and in the theatre. All three speakers had unique methods to shed tears on stage. Nonetheless, Zahims answer drew peals of laughter when he declared - Just pull out a nose hair and you will definitely cry!

On a more serious note, Zahim explained that actors and the production crew and scriptwriter play an equally important role in the success of a production. An actor becomes a whole new person as he plays a character; and he has to understand that character well. However, it is not advisable to improvise the script. This would change the way the story is written and the scriptwriter would have put much thought in creating and blending the plot to determine the flow of lows and highs in the script, shared Zahim who has directed a number of theatrical shows. Judith Lee, a student who enjoyed the talk said, As someone who is interested in theatre production, I found the talk to be insightful as it gave me a deeper knowledge on the challenges that actors face.

CommActing 2011 is part of a series of activities organised in conjunction with the CommFest 2011 that was held on November 11th, 2011. CommFest 2011 is an annual event organised by final semester public relations students of Taylors School of Communication and proPassion Communications Student Consultancy, supported by MyPartners Communication as the Industrial Advisor for proPassion, and YUBERACTIVE as the Official Youth Portal.

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School of Engineering

Taylors Eco Team with En. Abdul Hamid bin Ismail (right), Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said (second from right), Datuk Wira SM Faisal (fourth from right) and Associate Professor Dr. Mushtak Al-Atabi (fifth from right).

Naza World-Taylors

Sleek Stylish Solar Victory

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aylors Eco Team from the School of Engineering (SOE) received a sponsorship of RM65,000 from Naza World to design and build an efficient solar vehicle to participate in the Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2011 competition at the Sepang International Circuit. Taylors Eco Team was made up of a good mix of first year chemical, mechanical, electrical and electronics students from SOE. Low Kean Peng was the team leader with Firnaaz Ahmed as driver, along with Wong Zhou Hong, Nur Fatinah Abd Aziz and Chia Wai Kit. The stylish car, that was inspired by the dolphin, was formed using mild steel and fiberglass. Named Victory, the solar vehicle can travel at a speed of up to 40 kph. The car was unveiled at a press conference held at Taylors University Lakeside Campus in the presence of Datuk Wira SM Faisal, Joint Group Executive Chairman of NAZA Group of Companies, and Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said, ViceChancellor and President of Taylors University.
Victory, the dolphin inspired solar car.
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Datuk Wira SM Faisal meeting the brains behind the solar car.

School of Engineering

Engineering Boys Coach Beijing Students

hristopher Chew, Yap Wai Kit and Mike Ooi Ferng Lin from Taylors School of Engineering flew out to Beijing with a few specific goals in mind. The trio were on a two-week visit and collaborative mission to the Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (BIPT). Having gained much knowledge and experience in managing the Taylors Society of Engineering & Technology (SET), they were more than happy to share what they knew with members of the new BIPT student society through various coaching and training sessions. The SOE students also helped them to organise their very first Innovators Carnival that took place in October. The engineering students also met with BIPT Foreign Affairs Director, Ms. Li Yue for a discussion on future partnership opportunities, such as joint projects and student exchange programmes between BIPT and Taylors University. On top of that, their itinerary also included a trip to Tsinghua University to meet Associate Professor Dr. Benjamin Koo from the Industrial Engineering Department. Dr. Koo serves as a Special Advisor to UNESCOs Chaired Professor on Industry-Academic Collaboration. Weaving work and play together, Christopher, Wai Kit and Mike were able to visit several renowned tourists spots such as the Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Summer Palace and Beijing Olympics Sports Centre. Though they had a packed schedule, they also visited Beijings Hacker Space, which is a convention of innovators and enthusiasts who display and share their projects.

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School of Architecture, Building and Design

Corallien Project wins PAM AWARD

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aylors School of Architecture, Building and Design (SABD) students emerged as the First Prize winner of the Best Booth Display Award 2011 at the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) Annual Architecture Students Works Exhibition 2011. The theme for this year was Underwater Environment.

risk-taking step of going abstract rather than ordinary did wonders for team We, Mirth from Taylors University as they clinched the grand prize of the 7Up-Lipton Ice Tea Natural Arts Campus Design Challenge. Comprising of second year Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architecture) students Deacan Tee Jia Chyn, Mohd. Izzat Ahmad, Chew Aileen, Gabrielle Yip Zhi-Hui and Lim Zi Kang, the winning team walked away with a three-month internship with a top advertising company, an iPad2 each, a hamper and RM500 cash prize for the university. Thrilled group leader Deacan Tee said, Our inspiration came from the many entry points of the Colosseum and the fun nature of the brands 7Up and Lipton Ice Tea. Thinking out of the box may just have won us the grand prize. Dean of Taylors School of Architecture, Building and Design (SABD), Mr. Tony Liew is extremely proud of his students achievements at the competition. Im impressed by the students work and sure they will become successful professionals. It shows how our committed academics have taught these students well to be critical thinkers and to go beyond the ordinary. Organised by Pepsico Malaysia, the challenge required students to create structures from recycled materials inspired by any one of the seven chosen landmarks Kuala Lumpurs Twin Towers, Indias Taj Mahal, Romes Colosseum, Egypts Sphinx, Paris Eiffel Tower, Italys Leaning Tower of Pisa and San Franciscos Golden Gate Bridge. Two other teams from Taylors American Degree Transfer Program (ADP), Dolce Vita and B-Zest also took home Consolation Prizes.
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The Corallien Project winning team comprised of second year Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Architecture) students - Sarah Ahmad, Yvonne Tan Jie Yong, Yap Yuan Li, Kwan Teck Hong, Lee Kah Wei, Sim Ee Von, Charina F. Siguty, Chong Eng Wei, Melvin Gan Yew Pang, Joseph Ling and Hau Jun You. They walked away with a cash prize of RM750 and certificates. According to team leader Sarah Ahmad, We were the last one to finish installing our structure at about 4 am at the site. We almost gave up but once everything was up and running, we were confident of winning! We have our lecturers and friends to thank for this achievement. Using plastic corrugated boards, fruit wrappers, plastic bottles, plastic fasteners, fishing lines, plastic sieves and plastic bags, the students built a coral-like structure based on the underwater environment theme. Dean of Taylors School of Architecture, Building and Design (SABD), Mr. Tony Liew is said, This is one of the biggest competitions organised by PAM and we are thrilled to come out top in the competition. Follow the winning journey of The Corallien Project at http://corallien.blogspot. com/

The Corallien Pr oject has stolen the limelight at the Mala ysian Institute o f Architects (PAM) Annual Ar chitecture Stud ents Works Exhibition 2011.

School of Architecture, Building and Design

An Oil Barrel Bed & Tired Chair

Wins @ Green Competition

oundation in Natural and Built Environments (FNBE) students won four out of ten awards, including the first prize at the Electrolux Student Think Eco Challenge competition. The competition is part of Electrolux green campaign that encouraged students to express their creativity using recycled material. Hafida Abu Walid and Allen Jonathan Guansings innovative design of an Oil Barrel Bed emerged Champion of the competition, beating 91 other competing designs from 20 local universities and colleges. They walked away with RM3,000 cash prize and RM2,000 worth of Electrolux products. Hafida, a second semester FNBE student at Taylors School of Architecture, Building and Design (SABD) explained that lecturer Puan Nor Hayati Ramli had encouraged them to compete. Our design focused on being eco-friendly and space-saving. The entire bed can be folded and put into an SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) for outdoor activities. We were surprised to win and really taken aback when people declared they wanted to buy the furniture! said Hafida.

Winner of the El ectrolux Studen t Think Eco Cha with her lecturer llenge Hafida A Puan Nor Haya bu Wahid (right) ti Ramli (left) afte r receiving her a ward.

Lee Jin Win, Michelle Kho Hwee Thin and Lim Jia Lings comfortable Tired Chair finished as 2nd runner-up while Ng Jia Wai, Ong Chin Ai and Phun Boon Wais Magicable Chair finished fourth. Also in the top ten were Sepehr Zenderoo, Navid Hamzeheinejad, Mohammad Sarkhelis Square Couch which finished seventh. Dean of SABD, Mr. Tony Liew said, These students are only at foundation level but they already understand and apply the sustainability concept in their designs and are already winning competitions. I hope they continue their good work, said Mr. Liew.

The winning Oil B

arrel Bed.

Another First for Taylors University

Taylors is the first private university to earn PAQS Accreditation for its Quantity Surveying Course
aylors University scored another first in gaining Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) accreditation for its Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) programme, making it the first and only Malaysian private university to earn such an honoured accreditation. The PAQS accreditation means Taylors University quantity surveying graduates can obtain professional recognition in their home countries, and gain exemptions from professional examinations in all eight PAQS member association countries. The eight member association include the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS), Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS), Building Surveyors Institute of Japan (BSIJ), Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

(CIQS), Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL), New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS), Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (SISV) and The Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (ISM). Taylors University graduates can now work in PAQS countries and apply as graduate members first, then sit for the Test of Professional Competence (TPC) or Assessment Professional Competence (APC). Upon passing the test, they will become full PAQS members. Mr. Tony Liew, Dean of Taylors School of Architecture, Building and Design (SABD) said, In many countries, entry to professional occupations is strictly regulated. This accreditation allows both local and international students studying in Taylors to obtain professional recognition in their home

countries, provided their home country is a member association of PAQS, said Tony. He added that the result garnered was due to a great team effort led by Programme Director Sr. Ang Fuey Lin. He expressed his appreciation to ISM for their support towards the universitys degree programme over the past years. With the PAQS accreditation, Taylors University has also become the first private university in Malaysia to earn both the Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors (RICS) and PAQS accreditations, making the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) a truly internationally recognised programme.

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School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts

Triumphant Twins Rule

at the 4th Taylors National Culinary Challenge 2011
t was double happiness at the grand finals of the 4th Taylors National Culinary Challenge 2011 as twin brothers Justin Yap Zi Xian and Jordon Yap Zi Yuan of SMK Damansara Jaya emerged champion at the competition held at Taylors University Lakeside Campus. The duo, who only finished fourth during the regional finals in Klang Valley, won a free trip to France (airfare and accommodation), gold medals, certificates, as well as cash of RM1,000 and a Challenge Trophy for their school. We owe this win to Taylors Chef Lecturer Chef Nadzri because he gave us a lot of advice after the regional finals. We will definitely take up a culinary arts course after school. Our ultimate aim is to change the way people eat, as there are too many eating processed food these days, said Justin. The theme for this years Grand Finals was Fusion (Western Technique, Asian Spice) which saw participants whipping up a main course with chicken as the main ingredient. Finishing second were Ummu Syakirah Bt Mohd Nizam and Nur Amira Bt Hussein from SMK Taman Mutiara Rini, Johor Bahru; while Najiha Md Khadri and Elyza Md Eddy of SM Stella Maris, Kota Kinabalu clinched third place. This competition is one of the best ways to expose the younger generation to the hospitality industry, specifically in the area of culinary arts. Its the ideal platform to nurture the talents of young scholars and inspire them to discover future careers in this field, said Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Dean of Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.

Jordon (right) and Justin (left) on their way to winning the 4th Taylors Culinary Challenge 2011.

Thrilled winners with the line of judges and Deputy Dean of TCHT Pn. Siti Ramadhaniatun Ismail (1st from left).

Sixteen teams from secondary schools across Malaysia competed in the grand finals of the 4th National Culinary Challenge 2011. They were the top teams out of the 113 teams from the regional finals held earlier in various parts of the country. The budding chefs were judged by a line of professional chefs including Chef Chern Chee Hong (President, Chef Association Malaysia), Chef Zubir Mohd. Zain (Executive Sous Chef, Le Meridien Hotel), Chef Peter Chan (Chairman, Chef Association Malaysia, Penang Chapter) and Chef Adrian Jackson (Executive Chef, ACCOR Group, Hanoi).

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Lim Yins the best in Malaysia

aylors University student Lim Yin emerged as the top student in the Diplme dtudes en langue franaise (DELF) or the Diploma in French Studies examination in Malaysia for the year 2010. To prepare, I did the normal exercises and revisions. Ive always loved languages and I thank Taylors for the opportunity to learn French. Hopefully I can continue learning it even after I graduate, said Lim Yin, who hopes to pick up Spanish soon. Mr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Dean of Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT) said, TCHT has been a strong supporter of the French language. We believe this gives our students an edge

Lim Yin is all smiles with her certificate at the French Embassy.

compared to others, especially in terms of employment after graduation. TCHT enjoys close partnerships with the University of Toulouse for their degree programmes and Academie de Toulouse for their Diploma programmes. As part of the study modules, French language is a compulsory subject for all TCHT students. It is however, not compulsory for them to take the DELF examination.

The third year student in Bachelor in Hospitality and Tourism Management, who scored 93 out of 100 marks in the A2 Beginner examination, received a Certificate of Excellence from the French ambassador to Malaysia, His Excellency Mr. Marc Barty.
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(from L-R) Dean of TCHT Mr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Deputy ViceChancellor of Taylors University Mr. Pradeep Nair, Vice-President of Operations Southeast Asia, Hilton Worldwide Mr. William Costley and Vice-President of Human Resources, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide Mr. Brendan Toomey after the STEP partnership signing ceremony.

(from L-R) Dean of TCHT Mr. Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan, Deputy ViceChancellor of Taylors University Mr. Pradeep Nair, General Manager of KLCC Datuk Peter Brokenshire and Director of Human Resource of KLCC Mr. Rohizat Baharum after the MoU signing ceremony.

TCHT is always two STEPs ahead

T
hanks to new partnerships formed by the Student Employment Programme (STEP), Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT) students can look forward to working with Hilton Worldwide and the regions leading MICE industry leaders, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Prior to this TCHT had signed the first STEP partnership with Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts. STEP is a combined effort by TCHT and industry partners to offer TCHT degree students the unique opportunity to join selected industry leaders for four to six months before they even graduate. Mr. William Costley, Vice-President of Operations Southeast Asia, Hilton Worldwide said, Partnering with Taylors University gives us access to best-in-class talent, and in developing their skills, we hope to position ourselves as an employer of choice, not only to them, but also to other individuals who have a keen interest in hospitality. As for Datuk Peter Brokenshire, General Manager, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, he commented, We are pleased to work with Taylors University to nurture and grow a pool of talent who will be a point of differentiation to Malaysias growing MICE industry.

A rookie at competitions, Henry Foong Hin Lek is a proud winner of one gold medal, one silver and one bronze medal.

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MAGNIFICENT

First-time competitors help clinch top Malaysian Private Institute spot at the Battle of the Chefs 2011
Since Im in my final year but had never competed before, I decided to give it a shot. Initially I was nervous but fortunately, I have good lecturers and team mates who walked me through it all. Henry won a bronze in the 3-Course Western Set Apprentice category and teamed up with Eigen Ting Tai Shih and Aileen Chin Yin Fang to win a silver medal in the Modern Western Hot Cooking category. Chef Farouk Othman, mentor to the student team is glad that all the hard work has paid off. During the past three months that I had been training them, they had worked hard and showed signs of improvement every day. It was a 100% success as everyone came back with at least a medal, and almost all of them were first-timers in such a competition! I couldnt ask for better results! I am very proud of them, he said.
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ine students and a lecturer, most of them debutants in competition, made Taylors University proud as they brought home a total of 13 medals - one gold, four silver and eight bronze medals from the Battle of the Chef 2011. This years competition saw a huge number of participants from not only Malaysia, but also from Thailand, Taiwan, Russia, United States of America, Korea, Hong Kong, China, etc, participating in over 20 categories. The Taylors University contingent competed in 17 categories and won medals in 15 categories. The impressive 13 medals haul also made Taylors University the best among the other Malaysian private institutions in the competition. Henry Foong Hin Lek, a final year student in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management got himself a surprise gold medal in the Main Course 1 (Meat/ Poultry/Game) - Live Practical Hot Cooking category.

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A simple yet delicious win

TCHT students grab top two spots in challenge
aylors Universitys students completed an impressive 1-2 finish at the Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Young Chef Pencil Box Culinary Challenge 2011. Competing against 10 other college participants, Thirushaan Gunasakaran caught the judges attention with his creation of dishes, done with the ingredients revealed only at the beginning of the competition lamb rump and beef topside. Thirushaan is currently pursuing his final year of Bachelor in Hospitality & Tourism Management at

Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (TCHT). I kept my dishes simple but delicious. I am very humbled by the win and I have my lecturers to thank for it, said Thirushaan, who walked away with a gold medal and cash prize worth RM1,500. Coming in second place was Michael Bates De Silva, a third year student of the Bachelor in Hospitality & Tourism Management, who walked away with a silver medal and cash prize worth RM1,000.

Thirushaan with his gold medal won at the MLA Pencil Box Challenge 2011.

Proven!
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Their research papers meet international levels

or many researchers, it might take forever to present their papers at a conference. But it was a different case for six bachelor degree students from Taylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT). Under the guidance of researcher and lecturer Dr. Catheryn Khoo-Lattimore, final year students of Bachelor in Hospitality and Tourism Management Lim Yin, Ang Sio Sen, Joseph Wong Guo Shyong, Joel Wong Jing Chern, Katrine Wong Shaw Wei and Martina Yunus submitted their dissertations and were surprised to find their research papers being selected for an international conference called AsiaPacific CHRIE (APacCHRIE) Conference 2011 in Hong Kong.

A proud moment for six TCHT degree students who presented their papers at the APacCHRIE 2011.

Students Lim Yin and Ang Sio Sen, who presented their paper entitled Factors Influencing Choice of Wedding Packages: A Study on Malaysian Chinese Couples said, It is rare for degree students to present papers at research conferences. It was definitely a fantastic experience, said Lim Yin.

She further added that research will help to make a significant difference to the hospitality and tourism industries. Degree students should attend conferences like APacCHRIE and I am very glad that Taylors University supported us, she said.

Back from learning French in Vietnam

aylors School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts (TCHT) language lecturer Mr. Yeoh Boon Chye and student Henry Foong Hin Lek attended summer school for a week with 170 other international students at the Danang University of Economics, Vietnam. Organised by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (Francophone University Agency, AUF) and the French Ministry

of Foreign and Europeans Affairs, the summer school also saw 28 facilitators and French language lectures taking part in the programme. Mr. Yeoh was the only Malaysian lecturer teaching French to attend the programme. A final year student in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Henry said, Since the Vietnamese are fluent in French, we had to communicate with them in

French for one whole week! I would like to thank the Embassy of France in Malaysia for this opportunity, said Henry. Mr. Yeoh Boon Chye said, It was a great opportunity to interact with other French lecturers and AUF members. We expanded our horizons in teaching methods and techniques, and established links which we can continue to use to, said Mr. Yeoh.

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School of Biosciences

A WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

@ MYBIO CARNIVAL 2011

Y.Bhg . D Yusof atin Padu k launc hing M a Professo r D yBio C arniva r. Khatijah l 2011

The winners of Biotechnology in Action 2011 Competition.

The special appearance of MyBio Carnival Mascot.

The winning team explaining their design to guests.

Guest inspecting the display unit.

he Biotechnology industry in Malaysia projects a contribution of up to five per cent to the countrys Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2020, creating a total of 280,000 job vacancies. To date, Malaysia has produced a total of 4,000 graduates with Bachelor, Masters and PhD degrees in Bioscience specialisations. This had propelled the return of MyBio Carnival for the second time, through the collaboration between Taylors University, the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC) and the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp). The carnival saw participants as young as seven years old drop by for a glimpse into the world of biotechnology and bioscience. Held at Taylors University, it was launched by Y.Bhg. Datin Paduka Professor Dr. Khatijah Yusof, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology Malaysia. I am pleased to see the continuous efforts from both BiotechCorp and MABIC in ensuring the development of the biotechnology sector in Malaysia. It is also heartening to see a private university like Taylors University practising its corporate social responsibility and realizing the P-P-P (Public Private Partnership) aspirations by our government, she added. Also present were Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said, Vice-Chancellor and President of Taylors University; Ms. Stacey Yong, Dean of Taylors School of Biosciences; Ms. Mahaletchumy Arujanan,

Executive Director of MABIC; Razif Abdul Aziz and Mohd Yazid Abdul Hamid, both Senior Vice-Presidents from BiotechCorp; and Tengku Nila Putri Tengku Ilham, Vice-President, Capability Development, Strategic Planning, BiotechCorp. One of the key objectives of MyBio Carnival 2011 is to create awareness on biotechnology, for the betterment of the industry in Malaysia. Hopefully through such events we can develop the relevant fields and generate interest and curiosity among members of the public, starting from a young age, explained Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said. Various informative and entertaining activities had been lined up for participants, including BioQuiz, BioSpell, BioColouring, BioGames, BioWonders, BioTalk and BioFashion Auction. Mini competitions held inspired and identified young inventors who could transform their ideas into inventions using biotechnology approaches and applications. The proposed inventions revolved around topical issues such as renewable energy, bio-security, environmental health and food security. The event also saw the official launch of The Petri Dish, a free biotechnology newspaper published by MABIC, which is expected to play a proactive role in bridging biotechnology and society, translating biotechnology research into simple laymen terms.

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School of Biosciences

Congratulations Dr. Lai!

Taylors School of Biosciences Lecturer Awarded For Her Outstanding Paper At An Environmental Conference
r. Lai How Yees research paper on Antioxidant Properties of Some Malaysian Ferns was awarded the Certificate for Excellent Paper at the International Conference on Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering. Based on one of the many projects displayed at the conference, Dr. Lais paper explored new and natural sources of bioactive compounds, and described the results of a preliminary screening of antioxidants from 15 species of ferns in Malaysia. The paper aims to create awareness on ethno-medicinal values on Malaysian ferns, and highlight the potential uses of selected ferns as natural antioxidant sources for further research. The conference was held in Singapore from 16th to 19th September 2011.

Choo and Jeremy impress

@ MSBMB conference

hien and M hristine, Tse C Nursaedah, C . of Queensland University

Jeremy Ong
Ms. Choo Khi Khi

aisarah at the G

reat Court,

hree postgraduate students from the School of Biosciences presented their research work at the 36th Annual Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB) conference. The good news is that Ms. Choo Khi Khi and Mr. Jeremy Ong Yee Hoong were recognised for their work on their posters. Out of the 104 posters, theirs were placed in the top 10. Said an elated Jeremy after the conference, Overall, the conference provided exceptional exposure for postgraduate students from the Malaysian scientific community. I would certainly encourage my juniors to participate in subsequent conferences. The conference had featured presentations and keynotes on the various research conducted by academic staff and researchers from local and international universities. On top of being rewarded with this exposure, the participants also gained by networking and obtaining essential feedback on their research from various experts.

Taylorians with Brilliant Scores @ University of Queensland

It was a proud moment for Maisarah Mahbon, Nursaedah Abdullah Aziz, Koo Tse Chien and Christine Teo when they each received the distinguished honour of a Deans Commendation for High Achievement at University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. The award was given based on the students admirable results of achieving an overall semester Grade Point Average of 6.0 out of 7.0, or higher. Dean of Taylors School of Biosciences, Dr. Stacey Yong, commented that the students have made their alma mater proud. It is very encouraging to know that the students hard work and efforts are recognised. Their achievements proves that excellence is one of the integral pillars of their education experience at Taylors, she said. As part of the articulation programme offered with the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) and Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) degrees, the four students were transferred to University of Queensland during their first semester with Taylors School of Biosciences (SBS).

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School of Medicine / School of Pharmacy

160 Discover the World of Science @ Taylors University T

he Science Discovery Day 2011, organised by Taylors University Health Sciences Division saw the science laboratories and facilities at Taylors University filled with over 160 Pre-U, Foundation in Science, UEC to present Form 5 and 6 students and their parents. These visitors had dropped by to not only view the facilities but to also gain a better understanding of the health sciences programmes offered and its career pathways.

Taylors University Health Sciences Division comprises of School of Biosciences (SBS), School of Medicine (SOM) and School of Pharmacy (SOP).

We had a good turnout this year. Many of the students had given positive feedback on the event and were keen in exploring more careers in the Sciences, explained Dr. Stacey Yong, Dean of Taylors School of Biosciences. I would like to express my appreciation to every single person who had chipped in to turn this into a successful event, she added.

For more information on the programmes offered by the respective schools, kindly contact 03-5629 5000, email to admissions@taylors.edu.my or visit www.taylors.edu.my.

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Foundation In Science

Acting up for the Good of the Community

oundation of Science (FIS) students raised funds for Rumah Kebajikan Good Shepherd through a drama based on a literature text they had studied the previous semester.

ah eque to Rum ing the ch an present Dr. Rahm pherd. Good She Kebajikan

International students sharing their experience at Taylors.

The amount raised was handed over at a cheque presentation ceremony held at Taylors University Lakeside Campus, which was attended by the children from the home. Prior to the ceremony, FIS students had rolled out three song performances, a rap performance; and several international students had conducted an experience-sharing session on life and lessons learnt on campus. The short visit ended with a campus tour. Ms. Den Shu Chien, Associate Dean for FIS, commented that students should go beyond merely studying. There is a need to understand and appreciate their communitys needs and find ways to continuously give back to society. This in turn will cultivate good values in their lives and promote a wholesome student learning experience. The raising of funds for the home was part of the students English term project. At FIS, students are assigned a project or plan, which is targeted to bring a significant change to the student. Projects carried out in the past includes drama presentations, food sales and exhibitions. Students devise their own plan of action which includes proposal writing, budgeting, advertising, ticketing and staging of the event. All proceeds garnered from the project are then donated to a deserving community. The project, which runs for a span of 8 10 weeks, contributes 10% towards the assessment of the entire FIS programme. New projects are introduced each semester and no two projects are alike.

A group performance by FIS students.

Parvin with his energizing rap performance.

Students enjoying the performances.

A visitor from the home saying a few words.

The packed lecture hall during the event.

Be Aware of Cancer

Cancer changes your life, often for the better . You learn whats important, you learn to prioritize, and you learn not to waste your time. Joel Siegel, cancer survivor

oundation in Science students studying health sciences organised and held an exhibition on Cancer Awareness as part of their continuous assessment for the semester in August at Taylors University Lakeside Campus. The exhibition aimed to inform visitors that prevention is the best cure for cancer, as there is no one cure for cancer itself.

The exhibition included information on various types of cancer ranging from the most common ones like breast and colon cancer, to the less common ones like eye and pancreatic cancer. Informative posters and graphics displayed drew the crowds attention, and each booth had a student ready to answer questions. All in all it was a short but very informative event for those who were interested on the topic of Cancer Awareness.
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American Degree Transfer Program

Daring to Perform Outdoors

72 students from the Theater 101 Foundations of Acting class took turns in an outdoor exercise entitled Live Statues. A part of the theater coursework, the thought provoking exercise aimed at nurturing confidence, creativity and establishing physical communication through body language. The Lakeside Campus provided a ready and varied facility for the students to expose themselves to, explore and experiment with a live audience and environment. On top of the challenging exercise being a total success by achieving the course objectives, it also became a talking point, allowing the campus audiences to glimpse the students talents, professionalism and bravery! ADP student Said Khalilinejad, B. said, Ive gained lots of experience through this exercisesuch as applying theory to practical through a performance in front of people. It has helped my self-confidence, which means a lot to me and Im really glad that I participated in this.

Observing Heated Debates @ Parliament

Networking @ a leading English daily

OMM 101 students may well be doing their internships at The Star in the future, all thanks to a visit to The Star Printing Plant out in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. Ms. Sarah Goh, the course instructor who had accompanied the 17 students on the tour, explained that it was the practical aspect of what had been learnt during the course. Its one thing to read about how newspapers are printed, and another to experience it first-hand. I believe the students have gained valuable insights from this tour, and have made some connections in this leading English newspaper, which should allow them the opportunity to do internships there in the future, she commented. As for ADP student Sara Pang who is majoring in Mass Communication, she was thrilled by the tour. This was the first time I had seen newspapers being printed. The machines were so efficient and fast. It was good to know what it takes to produce a newspaper from start to finish.

DPs Econo-Mania Club organized a trip to Parliament to learn more about the goings-on during sessions and to create greater awareness of the current issues that are currently being addressed. 20 participants who were dressed formally excitedly made their way to Parliament House, where they surrendered all electronic devices at security checkpoints before proceeding into the hall to listen to the ongoing discussions. Issues discussed included the privatization of POS Malaysia, building new properties for poverty-stricken areas, diesel subsidies for fishermen, current racial issues and government school subsidies. ADP participant Jason Wong Yip Chee appreciated the experience of witnessing parliamentary debate on real life issues as it was something he could not have obtained through any other means.

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EVENTS

A fantastic show of support.

1,462 Persons Jogged for Hope

W
ith the catchy slogan A Leg Forward for Charity, the annual Jog for Hope organised by the students of Taylors College Sri Hartamas (TCSH) was back. The community jogathon, successfully raised RM25,000 this year. and leadership. All of which will prepare us for the challenges ahead at university and in the workplace, quipped Kelly Lim, Chairperson of the Organising Committee and an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme student at TCSH. Malaysian Nature Society, represented by Executive Director, Mr. Clifford Clement and PT Foundation represented by Chairperson, Mr. Hisham Hussein, who were at the cheque presentation ceremony, shared the objectives of their respective NGOs. They called upon youth to collaborate with them on awareness efforts and community projects.

Ms. Deborah Henry, Miss Malaysia/Universe 2011, childs rights advocate and Taylors College alumnus, was the guest of honour at the event. A total of 1,462 joggers took part in the event, the largest number of joggers yet. This was a 100% student-driven event. Through sheer effort and determination of the committee members and their creative imagination, we made the event a success! We learned so much about teamwork, resourcefulness, time management

RM25,000 was raised this year (the largest amount raised in its history) with proceeds being donated to the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and PT Foundation.

Using Head, Heart and Hands for Health

Photos by EMBER student photographers (Seah Wee Yin & Lee Cheng Sin) and Aperture Photography (Jonathan Lee)

ecognising the importance of being healthy, Pre-U Ambassadors of TCSJ organised the Health Month. By successfully collaborating with various student clubs and societies, the event raised RM11,000 for Living Hope Malaysia and Malaysian Care. Im proud simply because the campaign has made a life-changing difference in the campus community. The students have optimised
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their 3 Hs Head, Heart and Hands and their efforts are commendable, said Mr. Lim Tou Boon, President of Taylors College. The campaign witnessed staff and students participating in a myriad of health-related activities. They showcased their agility at the dodgeball competition; learned what goes into a healthy meal at the Food Freak competition; discovered if their bones are healthy at the

free Bone Screening Clinic and danced the blues away at the Heart Rock Concert. A highlight of the Health Month was Rice for Life a campaign where students collected rice on campus as well as from the community of Subang Jaya. In total, 100kg of rice was collected. This, together with RM1,000 that had been collected, was donated to Malaysian CARE.

Heavy Storms Expected!

Taylors Lakeside Storm Dodgeball Club Receives Sponsorship from The Star: R.AGE
he Star: R.AGE will sponsor Taylors Lakeside Storm Dodgeball Club for the 2011/12 season. The sponsorship includes RM3,000 cash for purchase and printing of club jerseys, promotional banners and buntings as well as press coverage on the teams events and tournaments. A press conference to announce the sponsorship was held at Student Life Centre, Taylors University Lakeside Campus, and attended by The Stars Representatives: Mr. Nelsen Ng and Mr. Leong Yoon Long, Manager of Taylors Sports & Recreation Centre: Mr. P.L. Murali, Student Advisor: Mr. Aravindha Lochanan, President of Taylors Lakeside Storm Dodgeball Club: Mr. Adam Riff, staff and team members of the Dogdeball Club. Though the word Storm has negative connotations for some, Adam has envisioned a brighter future for Storm while remaining a familyoriented club. This is a future where it will not just be a university team but a recognised sports club. Storm is a combination of Thunder (the roar of the family) and Lightning (the power of the family). The Star had been approached for sponsorship as there was a need for more exposure and branding.

The Dodgeball Club has won many awards in the course of the past 3 years. The club was in the top three spots in all participated competitions and had won the MAPCU Inter-college Dodgeball title, one of the highlights of the year. With The Star R.AGE as their partner, Taylors Lakeside Storm and Taylors University can only go in one direction, that is all the way to the top. The event also saw the Premiere of the Storm Jersey Promo Video, a presentation of the new Storm jersey by Mr. P.L. Murali and Mr Adam to The Stars representatives; and all of which ended with an energetic performance by the Dodgettes, the cheerleading group for the club. During the conference, Mr. Adam Riff explained that besides offering students an outlet for the extra-curricular activities, the Sports and Recreation Centre has always encouraged students to develop essential life skills such as leadership and time-management. It has also helped students to learn and grow, not just as sportspeople, but as individuals as well.

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COMMUNITY

4,500 Volunteers Pack

One Million Meals

In less than eight hours, the herculean task of packing one million meals for the hungry throughout the world was accomplished.

Out at Taylors College Subang Jaya Campus.

The team at Taylors College Sri Hartamas Campus.

Hard at work at Sri Garden Schools.

n 16 October 2011, during the Taylors Education Group (TEG) World Food Day, more than 4,500 volunteers from all walks of life and as young as 6 years old, came together to make a difference in the world. Their efforts were part of a CSR project by Taylors Education Group (TEG), that fulfilled a pledge to contribute one million meals to feed the hungry in conjunction with the World Food Day. All of which was accomplished within eight hours. The pledge was made keeping in mind that in 2010, an estimated 925 million people in the world were hungry or malnourished. Every day, more than 25,000 people around the world die of hunger or hunger-related causes. The TEG World Food Day 2011 took place simultaneously across four campuses Taylors College Subang Jaya, Taylors College Sri Hartamas, Taylors University Lakeside Campus and Sri Garden Schools. This is the first time Taylors Education Group is taking part in a Meal Packaging Event. Our original target of getting 1,000 volunteers
Volunteers from all walks of life working hard to pack the meals at Taylors University Lakeside Campus

has exceeded beyond our expectations. We are pleased to have received such overwhelming support from all parties, including corporate sponsors, NGOs, members of the public, well-wishers, as well as our staff and students, said Dato Loy Teik Ngan, Group CEO, Taylors Education Group. The TEG World Food Day is our way of contributing to one of the most urgent problems in todays world hunger and malnutrition. Although our contribution may be just a drop in the ocean towards solving world hunger, we believe that every drop counts. We also hope that the event has created awareness on the issue of hunger and malnutrition and brought it to the forefront, added Dato Loy. With the collaboration of the American-based NGO, Stop Hunger Now (SHN), the one million finished food packs will be distributed to crisis-burdened areas or school feeding programmes locally and around the world, including Somalia. Each meal packet contains six highly-nutritious dehydrated meals. This is what makes this event different from a regular donation drive, where the public contribute dried provisions or food to a particular organisation, explained Ray Buchanan, Founder and International President of Stop Hunger Now (SHN), who has packaged and distributed over 51 million meals to 76 different countries since 2005. Amongst the corporate sponsors for the TEG World Food Day 2011 were: AG Apparel Industries Sdn Bhd, Fibertex Personal Care Sdn. Bhd., Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), IPG Mediabrands Sdn Bhd, Lantro (M) Sdn Bhd, Asia Optics Sdn Bhd, Pepsico Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Modiezham Sdn Bhd, Boh Plantations Sdn Bhd, Big Tree Outdoor Sdn Bhd, Digital Security System Sdn Bhd., Erican Language Centre, Holiday Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd, Weld Seng Construction, Nehemiah, EnterCanada.my, Chin Teik Consulting, SPK Homes, Sunway Pyramid, Leo Burnett, Epson, MusthapaRaj Sdn. Bhd., Dmanssi and Julies.

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WORLD-CLASS OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS

Industry partners for Taylors World Class Scholarships 2011 include BDO, BMW Group, HSBC Bank Malaysia, Leo Burnett, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, The Nielsen Company and Universal McCann.

aylors University has once again awarded full scholarships worth RM800,000 to 10 outstanding students with exceptional academic results and leadership qualities in the Taylors World Class Scholarships (TWCS) 2011. Since 2006, TWCS has disbursed over RM6.8 million to 103 recipients, in partnership with a growing number of multinationals. TWCS programme aims to raise the bar and ensure the development of top notch human capital who are equipped to contribute towards Malaysias transformation into a high-income economy. In line with the Universitys new mission to be the Top Employers Top Choice University, TWCS 2011 saw partner companies offering recipients internship and training opportunities. This years award presentation ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Higher Education, Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Also in attendance were Academician Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim, Taylors University Chancellor; Dato Loy Teik Ngan, Group CEO of Taylors Education Group; and

Professor Dato Dr. Hassan Said, Vice-Chancellor and President of Taylors University. Speaking at the launch, Dato Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, said, Over the years, I have witnessed various multinationals partnering with Taylors. The recipients are getting an opportunity of a lifetime to learn from industry leaders, and have the chance to start ahead in their chosen professions. This years host of partners included BDO, BMW Group, HSBC Bank Malaysia, Leo Burnett, Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, The Nielsen Company and Universal McCann. Dato Loy Teik Ngan stressed that the new mission underlines the long-standing tradition of offering academic courses with a strong focus on employability. We take pride on our success in combining relevant curriculum and real-life training with input from industry partners; so it is pleasing to observe our graduates start out immediately on successful careers.

Industry partners for Taylors World Class Scholarships 2011:

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SCHOLARSHIPS

(from L-R) Ally Baharoon, Chan Wei Chien and Vijaya Ruban.

Taylorians win several Maybank scholarships

5 out of the 20 students who received the full scholarships from Maybank for their studies at prestigious international universities were from Taylors College. Grace Chu Qing Wen, a CAL graduate from Taylors College Sri Hartamas was one of them. She will be pursuing her Bachelor of Commerce (Actuarial Science) at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship covers both living expenses as well as tuition fees.

CPU TRIO
win the Maple Leaf Bursary
The inaugural Maple Leaf Bursary was awarded to three deserving Taylors CPU students who will be furthering their studies in Canada, at the 58th CPU Graduation Ceremony. The three recipients Ally Baharoon, Chan Wei Chien and Vijaya Ruban A/L Sivalingam were nominated and selected by their teachers based on both their academic as well as extra-curricular accomplishments. Worth CAD1,000, the Bursary is a new initiative spearheaded by the Canadian High Commissioner to Malaysia, H.E. Randolph Mank.

I went to the TCSH Placement Centre quite often to discuss my university applications. The help from the centre was really important as it reduced my stress as I had to send in various applications while preparing for examinations at the same time. Chu Qing Wen Formerly from SMK Ibrahim, Kedah Currently pursuing Bachelor of Commerce at University of Melbourne

Life as a CPU student was very hectic. There were lots of assignments with at least two to three assignments due weekly. However, I particularly liked CPU because it is similar to university life. There is a lot more room for creativity and freedom to express ourselves. Vijaya Ruban a/l Sivalingam Formerly from SMK (L) Bukit Bintang Will be reading International Relations at University of Toronto, Canada

Teh Meng Xun (left) and Sim Yu Yang (right) sharing their success with Head of Taylors Placement Centre, Ms. Sharleen Tam (centre)

Two Cambridge A Level (CAL) Jan 2010 students have been offered the Entrance Scholarship for International Students into The University of Hong Kong. Teh Ming Xun and Sim Yu Yang are now pursuing the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Economics respectively. The entrance scholarship is awarded to top ranking international students, with amounts ranging from HK$10,000 to HK$160,000. It is renewable on a yearly basis and will cover tuition, accommodation, and some living expenses.

Proud CAL winners of

Hong Kong scholarships
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Brendon made it with

Franglish!
Try not to change the environment around you to suit your preferences. Instead, adapt to your surroundings, advises Brendon who took up the challenge to do his internship in France, even though he was not fluent in the language.

Novotel Com pans Caffere lli in Toulous e, France

Brendon Khoo Han Jin, a Diploma in Hospitality Management student had one of the best three months of his life when he interned at the Novotel Compans Cafferelli in Toulouse, France. Heres what happened.
1. Tell us about your internship. I worked in both the restaurant and kitchen department with many evening shifts serving mostly corporate and business guests. Plus I met guests from all over Europe and even some from China! 2. What was it like working in Novotel Compans? It was interesting and enjoyable. However, since I wasnt fluent in French, conversations were always a challenge. I could manage with guests but only a handful of my French colleagues spoke English. I just scraped by the first month with my own version of Franglish. Each time I asked if I should arrange the cushions, I ended up sounding like I wanted to hide my cousins! So, you can imagine how I was repeatedly laughed at. 3. What are the differences between the working environment there and in Malaysia? The French mindset is totally different. They really take pride in their service and it truly shows when they do not perform up to their own expectations. They are hard workers who also play hard. They work five days a week and in summer it is compulsory to take two weeks off so that they come back refreshed, ready to perform better. 4. What did you learn or gain from this experience? Independence. This was the first time I had stayed so far away from home for such a long period of time. Eventually I adapted to their lifestyle. Of course, I also made many new friends from Taylors alumni who were working and studying in France, as well as from Novotel. Now, France is like a second home with another family there! 5. Did you do any sightseeing during your training? Of course! Once, I worked nine days straight to get four days off to visit Paris. After completing the internship, I visited the neighbouring countries with my mother. This French internship has allowed me to widen my horizons through travelling. 6. Any advice or tips to share with future interns? It is important to remember that wherever you go, you should keep an open mind. Try not to change the environment around you to suit your preferences. Instead, adapt to your surroundings, which makes things a whole lot easier for you to accept. Should you get the opportunity to go abroad, grab it without hesitation. At the same time, dont forget where you come from and why youre going on your chosen path. Maintain the passion, work hard, hold on to your main principles, and youll definitely make it.

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esearch & Intellect awarded Lim Chee Leong, a lecturer from Taylors Business School for his innovative teaching methods at the recent EMAS Award ceremony 2011. The EMAS (Exemplary Meritorious Academic Staff) Award was inaugurated this year to award staff who have successfully implemented innovative techniques, pedagogies, methods of delivery, and/or technologies in teaching which have resulted in significant improvements in student learning.

The EMAS Awards exemplify the creativity and dedication of a lecturer who is a forward-thinking educator...
- Professor Richard Watkins

For one month, lecturers and staff had sent in nominations for lecturers who stood out with their innovative teaching methods and made a difference to students grasping a subject. The EMAS Awards exemplify the creativity and dedication of a lecturer who is a forward-thinking educator, said Professor Richard Watkins, Pro-ViceChancellor, Research & Intellect, Taylors University. I am inspired by the energy and unique approaches of the winning recipient. He demonstrated the infinite possibilities that technology can create to improve learning opportunities and meet the needs of todays generation of students. Research & Intellect remains committed to supporting the education community to advance both teaching and learning at Taylors University. I would like to extend warm congratulations to the winner and to everyone who participated in making todays celebration successful. The 2011 EMAS Award ceremony, held in September at Sheesh & Mahal Restaurant, was attended by the Teaching & Learning committee as well as the various teams within Research & Intellect department.

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Are they listening to you?

6 tips to keep your audience glued to your every word during presentations and short talks.
1. Find out more about your audience
Will it be a distinguished audience of visiting lecturers? Or is it a fun presentation at a club meeting? For the former, insert more solid material, be formal, and use a wide range of vocabulary. You might say something like, It is worthwhile to note that the distinguished researcher had formulated several theories. Let me draw your attention to the first one that states. Whereas for a more informal group, it would be along the lines of, The famous researcher had several theories. The first one was.

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2. Decide on the reason for speaking

Structure your points around the purpose of your talk. Are you expected to entertain a crowd? Or maybe you are getting students to sign up for a charity run which would involve persuasive skills. Of course, if it is a class presentation, your goal is to inform.
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3. Decide on how long you should speak

Speak for ten or fifty minutes? Think about this the typical attention span is about 20 minutes. In situations where you do not have a choice, try to take a break after 20 minutes. Instead of speaking, you could have a Q&A session, give them a puzzle to solve, etc.

4. Give them a reason to listen

When you start to speak, try explaining how what you are going to say will benefit them. For example, at a tutorial - I noticed this topic is constantly covered in exams. At an event You have made a difference by supporting this cause. Let me explain. At an award ceremony Heres my secret as to how I became a top scorer. Its something you too can achieve.

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5. Sing it!
Would you rather listen to a soulful singer who can vary her notes or a robot speaking in a flat monotone? The same applies to speakers. Pick out words to stress. Make your tone go up at certain points. Speak louder when posing questions, then provide the answer in a distinctively softer tone. Practise all of this by singing along to songs.

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6. Use Stories
Never give up, you will make it! sounds a little bland compared to telling a story, for instance, about Stephen King. Thats the one where his wife had retrieved his first draft of a novel from the trash and encouraged him to finish it. That draft went on to become the popular Carrie.

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