Ladies and gentlemen, friends and students,
If you know him, you'd miss him dearly...coz he's so talented, pleasant and cheerful . He really makes your day everytime and anytime. That's Allahyarham Saiful Rizal bin Meor Abdul Melek , an outstanding student in my ITCB class, an eloquent speaker and debater, a truly jovial personality and company. For EDSoc. members, you should remember that he was with us to support the debut of EDSoc. as he was the president of Kelab Bahas UNITEN....Well...when you see him debating (he's a Malay debater)....you just admire his style and light-hearted presentation....everybody likes him so much...:)
Friends and students...Saiful has left us. I knew about it this morning when Pak Arip called me to convey the sad news. Frankly, I miss him so much and i pray that he will rest in a peaceful and heavenly slumber. I hope you could join me in the prayers....For a truly nice guy...well, he only deserves the very best..amiiiiiin. To my Muslim readers, mohon dibacakan al-Fatihah dan dihadiahkan pahalanya kepada Allahyarham Ahmad Saiful Rizal bin Mior Abdul Melek. Semoga rohnya dicucuri rahmat dan kasih sayang Allah yang maha Esa. InsyaAllah. Hopefully others could do the same in your very own respectul ways.
Lastly, thank you Saiful for enriching my teaching days and sharing with me wonderful moments as a successful student and eloquent orator.Thank you for also sharing your thoughts in this blogoshere - he signed up as -Saiful- I truly appreciate it, and I miss you so much.
Puan Zue
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
2nd UNITEN Public Speaking Competition
The event was fun and fascinating with a good line of talented public speakers and also, budding leaders. I'd say that the EDSoc. committee has chosen very apt and competitive themes - semi-finals : A Malaysian Mind, Finals - "Mickey Mouse" as President. Well, it's just timely that our speakers (known for their intelligence) apply a bit of wit, humour and persuasive influence here.
Most importantly, many thanks to all our participants. The event wouldn't be a success without you. The original number expressing interests is undoubtedly higher than the turn up during registration..nevertheless...isn't that a common phenomenon already in speaking competitions?? So, I'd like to salute all those who came for the preliminary round this morning. It's not so easy to accept this oratory challenge, and you've won the first battle. To Nadia, all the best in your final semester, and may your strong will find you a good career path. To Dinesh, it's great to have you around in the preliminary round. We shall meet again next year, okay.
Now, since this is a national public speaking competition, we have received good response from our neighbouring universities. Thanks to UKM, UNIKL, TARC, for joining us in the challenge. Earlier, we also received participation from UITM, UTEM and KLIUC, but they had to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances...i heard.
So, wonder who got into Finals? Yuppp:) Congratz, Rifdy from ENNF 103 section 11 - the judges truly love your ideas. Azali from UNIKL raised good concerns as well. Consolation prizes were given to Thava from TARC and Nuruddin from UNIKL. 2nd runner-up was Wan (UNITEN) with his lively and energetic performance. Ist runner-up was Arul from UKM. He explored a very critical and timely perspective in light of the theme.
And.....the champion this year is no other than Hemalan (UNITEN)...yupp:) He not only convinced, but also made a point to entertain the judges and audience with his cogent arguments and intellectually stimulating discussion..shared some fun and laughter as well....I'd say Hemalan has a very attractive oral style which is conversational and also, persuasive. Congratulations, dear:) You have definitely done a wonderful job.
Thanks to all our judges, of course. Their committment and expertise really helps to make the event a truly rewarding experience.
Preliminary & Semi-finals :
Mdm Hanani (Literature), Ms Evelyn (Communication & TESL), Pn Zue (Chief Judge).
Finals : Assoc. Prof. Dr Rosli (Computer Aided Instruction, Chief Judge),
Mr Hazizul (Leadership), Mdm Lily (TESL) ,Pn Zue (Group Comm & Persuasive Language).
To Vivek and all the committee members, you've all done a wonderful job. It's really not easy to organize an event as such, and I pray may you be rewarded accordingly for all your hard work, patience and enthusiasm. As for now, I know you must all be tired, yet contented:) Yupppp! Take a look at all the pictures we've taken and they will bring back the victorious experience we have all shared together in living up to this Public Speaking PASSION. I guess the pictures depict your spirit, people...
Hope to see all of you in the coming debates....and next year's public speaking competition.
Lastly, Heartiest Thots and Best Wishes from my lovely kids (Nadia, Farah & Emir) and I,
Pn Zue
Most importantly, many thanks to all our participants. The event wouldn't be a success without you. The original number expressing interests is undoubtedly higher than the turn up during registration..nevertheless...isn't that a common phenomenon already in speaking competitions?? So, I'd like to salute all those who came for the preliminary round this morning. It's not so easy to accept this oratory challenge, and you've won the first battle. To Nadia, all the best in your final semester, and may your strong will find you a good career path. To Dinesh, it's great to have you around in the preliminary round. We shall meet again next year, okay.
Now, since this is a national public speaking competition, we have received good response from our neighbouring universities. Thanks to UKM, UNIKL, TARC, for joining us in the challenge. Earlier, we also received participation from UITM, UTEM and KLIUC, but they had to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances...i heard.
So, wonder who got into Finals? Yuppp:) Congratz, Rifdy from ENNF 103 section 11 - the judges truly love your ideas. Azali from UNIKL raised good concerns as well. Consolation prizes were given to Thava from TARC and Nuruddin from UNIKL. 2nd runner-up was Wan (UNITEN) with his lively and energetic performance. Ist runner-up was Arul from UKM. He explored a very critical and timely perspective in light of the theme.
And.....the champion this year is no other than Hemalan (UNITEN)...yupp:) He not only convinced, but also made a point to entertain the judges and audience with his cogent arguments and intellectually stimulating discussion..shared some fun and laughter as well....I'd say Hemalan has a very attractive oral style which is conversational and also, persuasive. Congratulations, dear:) You have definitely done a wonderful job.
Thanks to all our judges, of course. Their committment and expertise really helps to make the event a truly rewarding experience.
Preliminary & Semi-finals :
Mdm Hanani (Literature), Ms Evelyn (Communication & TESL), Pn Zue (Chief Judge).
Finals : Assoc. Prof. Dr Rosli (Computer Aided Instruction, Chief Judge),
Mr Hazizul (Leadership), Mdm Lily (TESL) ,Pn Zue (Group Comm & Persuasive Language).
To Vivek and all the committee members, you've all done a wonderful job. It's really not easy to organize an event as such, and I pray may you be rewarded accordingly for all your hard work, patience and enthusiasm. As for now, I know you must all be tired, yet contented:) Yupppp! Take a look at all the pictures we've taken and they will bring back the victorious experience we have all shared together in living up to this Public Speaking PASSION. I guess the pictures depict your spirit, people...
Hope to see all of you in the coming debates....and next year's public speaking competition.
Lastly, Heartiest Thots and Best Wishes from my lovely kids (Nadia, Farah & Emir) and I,
Pn Zue
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Special Dedication
Hi there,
This post is especially dedicated to all my beloved and dearly students taking ENNF 103 this semester, near and far, sections 3 & 11, also other students who follow this thread in the ESL blogosphere...
Well, the final exam is around the corner...make sure you do your very best to score. This is your last chance to prove your ability, proficiency and competence. Many of you are so talented and I really hope to see you again in any coming English or Communication courses at the uni.
I have identified some superb writers and speakers. Well, look at your marks, blog comments, and the impromptu speech practices we had throughout the semester. For these people - come on - do something more to further develop your skills and abilities. Join clubs and competitions. Make a difference:)
Lastly, I want to say that I sincerely enjoyed the semester with you. I think you know that I was very busy studying and completing my PhD projects. Nevertheless, I alwiz looked forward to meeting all of you in class. It's always rejuvenating, lively and satisfying. Class was more than merely ENNF 103. It's a meeting of funtastic minds and outstanding personalities - leaders, speakers, debaters, friends, and bloggers...of course:)
Can never forget you, really. Please continue to communicate in this ESL blogosphere and we shall remain connected forever...of course, that's as long as you remember me...he..he..
Latest details from ENNF 103 coordinator:
1. Since the foundation semester is in its last week, kindly inform your students of the ENNF 103 paper which is scheduled next week on Monday 13th Oct. The paper consists of TWO (2) SECTIONS.
SECTION I (25 MARKS) READING COMPREHENSION
SECTION II ( 15 MARKS) SUMMARY
The exam is for TWO (2) hours only.
I know you can all do it very well. Yupp:)
Love, Pn Zue
This post is especially dedicated to all my beloved and dearly students taking ENNF 103 this semester, near and far, sections 3 & 11, also other students who follow this thread in the ESL blogosphere...
Well, the final exam is around the corner...make sure you do your very best to score. This is your last chance to prove your ability, proficiency and competence. Many of you are so talented and I really hope to see you again in any coming English or Communication courses at the uni.
I have identified some superb writers and speakers. Well, look at your marks, blog comments, and the impromptu speech practices we had throughout the semester. For these people - come on - do something more to further develop your skills and abilities. Join clubs and competitions. Make a difference:)
Lastly, I want to say that I sincerely enjoyed the semester with you. I think you know that I was very busy studying and completing my PhD projects. Nevertheless, I alwiz looked forward to meeting all of you in class. It's always rejuvenating, lively and satisfying. Class was more than merely ENNF 103. It's a meeting of funtastic minds and outstanding personalities - leaders, speakers, debaters, friends, and bloggers...of course:)
Can never forget you, really. Please continue to communicate in this ESL blogosphere and we shall remain connected forever...of course, that's as long as you remember me...he..he..
Latest details from ENNF 103 coordinator:
1. Since the foundation semester is in its last week, kindly inform your students of the ENNF 103 paper which is scheduled next week on Monday 13th Oct. The paper consists of TWO (2) SECTIONS.
SECTION I (25 MARKS) READING COMPREHENSION
SECTION II ( 15 MARKS) SUMMARY
The exam is for TWO (2) hours only.
I know you can all do it very well. Yupp:)
Love, Pn Zue
Sunday, October 5, 2008
The Pledge
An undergraduate journey begins with high hopes, zest and commitment. Lectures and tutorials, labs and projects, make life hectic enough that some may have to sacrifice time for fun and excitement. This goes on for some good 10-12 weeks before the exams come around. The final exam is like an ultimatum - the final determinant to the undergraduate pursuit throughout the academic semester.
As if this is not enough torment, undergraduates - final year and foundation students alike, are confronted with a dilemma - that it may not be as easy to get a job when they finish their studies(unless the country's economy booms and foreign investment soars, etc..) Newspaper articles and research reports caution us about employability in every way. Universities conduct trace studies and produce statistics on graduate employability.
Let's admit that gone are the days when even the highest CGPA can guarantee a job almost immediately. Nevertheless, the academic scroll is still very important because it also means you will be shortlisted for rewarding scholarships, awards, as well as job interviews.
Please prepare for employability early, as soon as you hear about it:) Think about this - having spent almost 5-6 years in a good and competitive university, isn't it ironic that a great mind with excellent CGPA, a stunning personality, and a host of soft skills illustrating leadership, team work and communicative competence, can't bring you close to a decent job! Of course you WILL get d job!
On this note, cutting-edge graduates prepare for the final selection interview. This is the time for you to articulate your skills and abilities, demonstrate your cutting-edge qualities, and impress your panel of interviewers. As mentioned by Crosby (1999), "No matter how skilled students may be, those skills will not lead to a job if potential employers do not know applicants have them."
I remember a comment posted by "Zack" earlier with regard to this employability odyssey. She succeeded in her final selection interview not only because of her work experience, but also her active involvement in campus activities that have made her more matured, confident, and ready to undertake real-life challenge.
Well, life is really about experiencing a lot of the ups and downs, success and turbulence, etc. Make time for friendship, interpersonal skills and leadership. Join clubs and societies, competitions, and speak UP. Brilliant ideas are supposed to be shared with the rest. If you want to make a difference, in the near future or later, you should start now. The odyssey can be a winding, less travelled road, or a trodden path - but you have a share in paving for a more reassuring future. The onus is really on you.
ok.I may not be the best person to comment on this. Hence, I'd like to invite opinion and feedback from the blogging community who are indeed at the receiving end of this employability craze - readers and writers in this blogosphere who have been recruiting, employing, selecting candidates, and those graduates who have successfully passed the test of the final selection interview- please drop us a line or two in response to this issue.
As if this is not enough torment, undergraduates - final year and foundation students alike, are confronted with a dilemma - that it may not be as easy to get a job when they finish their studies(unless the country's economy booms and foreign investment soars, etc..) Newspaper articles and research reports caution us about employability in every way. Universities conduct trace studies and produce statistics on graduate employability.
Let's admit that gone are the days when even the highest CGPA can guarantee a job almost immediately. Nevertheless, the academic scroll is still very important because it also means you will be shortlisted for rewarding scholarships, awards, as well as job interviews.
Please prepare for employability early, as soon as you hear about it:) Think about this - having spent almost 5-6 years in a good and competitive university, isn't it ironic that a great mind with excellent CGPA, a stunning personality, and a host of soft skills illustrating leadership, team work and communicative competence, can't bring you close to a decent job! Of course you WILL get d job!
On this note, cutting-edge graduates prepare for the final selection interview. This is the time for you to articulate your skills and abilities, demonstrate your cutting-edge qualities, and impress your panel of interviewers. As mentioned by Crosby (1999), "No matter how skilled students may be, those skills will not lead to a job if potential employers do not know applicants have them."
I remember a comment posted by "Zack" earlier with regard to this employability odyssey. She succeeded in her final selection interview not only because of her work experience, but also her active involvement in campus activities that have made her more matured, confident, and ready to undertake real-life challenge.
Well, life is really about experiencing a lot of the ups and downs, success and turbulence, etc. Make time for friendship, interpersonal skills and leadership. Join clubs and societies, competitions, and speak UP. Brilliant ideas are supposed to be shared with the rest. If you want to make a difference, in the near future or later, you should start now. The odyssey can be a winding, less travelled road, or a trodden path - but you have a share in paving for a more reassuring future. The onus is really on you.
ok.I may not be the best person to comment on this. Hence, I'd like to invite opinion and feedback from the blogging community who are indeed at the receiving end of this employability craze - readers and writers in this blogosphere who have been recruiting, employing, selecting candidates, and those graduates who have successfully passed the test of the final selection interview- please drop us a line or two in response to this issue.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
No Traffic Marmalade???
We're back:) Now let's check out the KL roads...hmmmm...clear! very clear! For once, we enjoyed travelling by car. Otherwise, we had always imagined travelling in neutron tube, or invisible jet plane, just to reach our beloved shopping mall - Mid Valley Megamall...gosh: was it barely ten minutes??? Felt like a jiffy...really...
The shopping mall was not crowded at all. Seemed like there were too many shop outlets compared to shoppers...not proportionate huh??? The queues at Carrefour and Jusco were most astounding...two three people in every row (that's including me)??
Now, what am I saying? Yupp:) i really miss this slow,old pace in life...free from the rat-race and hustle bustle of modern society...free from congested malls and roads... free from endless waits at LRT stations, bus terminals, and cashier counters....
No more traffic marmalade! (jam)
Nevertheless, there's one thing I don't appreciate when there's no crowd at shopping malls...correct me if I'm wrong...thought I saw the endless rows of blouses and beautiful dress before raya at Jusco..today, everything has vanished into thin air...where have they gone? disappeared? oh no!!! YES to no shoppers! BIG NO to no more attractive items!
So I ended up having breakfast at Mac D, lunch at Chicken Rice shop, and killing time at Gardens...nice quartet playing Raya numbers at Gardens concourse...particularly the "balik kampung" raya song originally from Allayarham Sudirman Haji Arshad.
Welcome home, everybody. Glad you've all arrived safe and sound.
The shopping mall was not crowded at all. Seemed like there were too many shop outlets compared to shoppers...not proportionate huh??? The queues at Carrefour and Jusco were most astounding...two three people in every row (that's including me)??
Now, what am I saying? Yupp:) i really miss this slow,old pace in life...free from the rat-race and hustle bustle of modern society...free from congested malls and roads... free from endless waits at LRT stations, bus terminals, and cashier counters....
No more traffic marmalade! (jam)
Nevertheless, there's one thing I don't appreciate when there's no crowd at shopping malls...correct me if I'm wrong...thought I saw the endless rows of blouses and beautiful dress before raya at Jusco..today, everything has vanished into thin air...where have they gone? disappeared? oh no!!! YES to no shoppers! BIG NO to no more attractive items!
So I ended up having breakfast at Mac D, lunch at Chicken Rice shop, and killing time at Gardens...nice quartet playing Raya numbers at Gardens concourse...particularly the "balik kampung" raya song originally from Allayarham Sudirman Haji Arshad.
Welcome home, everybody. Glad you've all arrived safe and sound.
Friday, October 3, 2008
I'm one year Older, Wiser and Stronger:)
I celebrated my 38th birthday on Hari Raya Kedua, 2nd day of Eid. It's a wonderful feeling, and everybody important in my life showered me with wishes and prayers. I know that some actually pray for my health and happiness every other moment, but it's just this special day that makes everything extraordinary.
I visited my parents' humble abode and this brings back memories, definitely. They have left me for quite some time already; and I miss them so very much. I guess some of you who share the same predicament would understand how I really feel...Nevertheless, their spirit, aspirations and endless love and care lives in me in every step i make, till eternity. Last year, I celebrated my birthday with a kenduri. But that was still during Ramadhan, and the whole family sat together and prayed for ultimate protection and happiness for our beloved parents, may they rest in heavenly slumber.
Thanks to all my family members, friends and beloved students who have wished me a very memorable Happy Birthday on my birthday. I pray may God bless all of you with plentiful happiness and rezeki, too. Alhamdulillah, I have a very lively and happy family and very enjoyable and rewarding job, indeed.
So, I'm 38..he..he..2 more years to be 40...ouchhhh! yah! too bad - I have not really accomplished much in my career:) but that's really beyond my control. I shall continue to work hard. Pray that my Dean finally acknowledges my integrity, loyalty and quality that I have put for the faculty and university. It's mostly in his recommendations...everybody knowwwwwwws that!!! Sob! Sob! This is my 8th year in UNITEN, and i'm still only a lecturer by position. Others who are younger and many years younger have all been promoted...but not me:) Let's give this place till end of this year, before I succumb to depression, frustration and exasperation! huh:) For now, I shall be sttrrrrrrong.
I visited my parents' humble abode and this brings back memories, definitely. They have left me for quite some time already; and I miss them so very much. I guess some of you who share the same predicament would understand how I really feel...Nevertheless, their spirit, aspirations and endless love and care lives in me in every step i make, till eternity. Last year, I celebrated my birthday with a kenduri. But that was still during Ramadhan, and the whole family sat together and prayed for ultimate protection and happiness for our beloved parents, may they rest in heavenly slumber.
Thanks to all my family members, friends and beloved students who have wished me a very memorable Happy Birthday on my birthday. I pray may God bless all of you with plentiful happiness and rezeki, too. Alhamdulillah, I have a very lively and happy family and very enjoyable and rewarding job, indeed.
So, I'm 38..he..he..2 more years to be 40...ouchhhh! yah! too bad - I have not really accomplished much in my career:) but that's really beyond my control. I shall continue to work hard. Pray that my Dean finally acknowledges my integrity, loyalty and quality that I have put for the faculty and university. It's mostly in his recommendations...everybody knowwwwwwws that!!! Sob! Sob! This is my 8th year in UNITEN, and i'm still only a lecturer by position. Others who are younger and many years younger have all been promoted...but not me:) Let's give this place till end of this year, before I succumb to depression, frustration and exasperation! huh:) For now, I shall be sttrrrrrrong.
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