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sej geo rasmiMONDAY, 02 SEPTEMBER – A History and Geography National Seminar 2013 was organised by the School of Education and Social Work, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu recently.

One of the objectives in organising this seminar is to identify issues and challenges in sustaining thoughts in the teaching of History and Geography .

The Organising Chairman Dr. Lee Bih Ni who is a Senior Lecturer at UMS said that there was a need for historians to review the origin and roots of history so that it could be held as pragmatic, futuristic and optimistic in nature due to the wave of transformation and global demand.

The national seminar was officiated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah. 

Prof. Shahril, in his speech stressed that education is an art and that not everyone can teach.  He also mentioned that his own father was also a teacher including three of his elder sisters and admitted that he himself was close with his students as an educator. 

“If 30% of your students failed, then the teacher also failed,” he added.

Among those who were present at the function was the Dean of the School of Education and Social Development, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ibrahim; former Dean of the Centre for Knowledge and Language Learning, Emeritus Prof. Dr. Ahmat Adam; Curriculum Development Division, Education Ministry Malaysia, Dr. Maznah Ali Muda; and Alumni Centre Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmud Sudin.
 

By Feria Lee
Photo: Musaab Umair Ambotola


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msm2013SUNDAY, 01 SEPTEMBER – A total of 5,072 students were offered places at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for the 2013/2014 Academic session this year.

Of the total number, 2,628 are under Humanities whilst 2,326 are under Science.

To date, 4,279 have registered on-line and of this number, 2,813 are students under Humanities whilst 2,259 are under the Science stream.

To date, 1,666 students have registered personally at UMS. Of this number, 121 are international students and 263 Fundamental Science whilst 100 are students from poor families who were recently offered places at UMS.

The registration exercise was conducted at each residential college at this EcoCampus University which started at 8.00 am.

All new students will be involved in the Orientation Week (MSM) for a week so as to adjust themselves to the campus environment.

Among some of the activities lined up are Introduction to the University, Oath Taking Ceremony, Briefings on University, Physical Activities and the highlight of the Orientation Week, Talentime Show.

Among some of UMS officers who are expected to be present are the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj Kasim Hj Md Mansur besides other principal and senior officers of UMS.

By Salbinous Saribun

 

 

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Apresiasi-3382FRIDAY, 30 AUGUST – An appreciation dinner was thrown last night for those involved with the 32nd Royal Commissioning Ceremony of the Reserve Officers Training Unit (PALAPES) last July.

Held at the Postgraduate Auditorium Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), it was attended by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.

In his speech, Datuk Dr Harun said that he was satisfied with the success of the just concluded ceremony and proud of this EcoCampus University for playing host to a national level ceremony.

He said that without the involvement and commitment of all quarters, the event would not go on as planned.

The appreciation dinner was organised to appreciate the contributions from all quarters who had helped towards making the event a success.

Those who attended took turns on stage and showed their talents in a singing presentation during the dinner. - FL

By Salbinous Saribun
Photo: Ernest Berinus
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VC lawat KolejTHURSDAY, 29 AUGUST – The Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah conducted a working visit to the New Residential College of this EcoCampus University.

The visit was to personally see the latest development of the residential college located at Kampung Darau, Menggatal.

During the visit, Datuk Dr. Harun also gave a talk on the final processes done by the developer, Syarikat Bina Puri.

The Vice-Chancellor was then brought to the surrounding areas of the college which was also part of the Angkasa Apartment Residential Project.

The Residential College consists of three blocks of apartments comprising 384 unit of housing that can accommodate seven person per unit.

Also making the rounds were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Md Mansur; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof; UMS Bursar, Tuan Haji Rizal Othman and Senior staff of UMS. - FL

By Salbinous Saribun
Photo: Ernest Berinus
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raya ums2013WEDNESDAY, 28 AUGUST – UMS Eid al-Fitr Open House was celebrated with much joy this morning with the involvement of 31 booths from Departments, Schools, Centres, Institute and Unit at UMS Lecture Hall Complex.

Adopting the EcoCampus theme, the open house was attended by the Head of State Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Juhar Datuk Haji Mahiruddin and wife, Toh Puan Datuk Seri Panglima Hajah Norlidah Datuk R. M. Jasni.

The open house saw the School of Psychology and Social Works (SPKS) emerged as Champion in the Best Booth Competition. They received cash prize of RM1,500.00 and a certificate. They also won the Most Popular Booth, bringing home a plaque and certificate for their effort.

The second place went to the School of Arts (SPS) whilst the Institute of Tropical Biology and Conservation (IBTP) claimed the third spot. Both received cash prize of RM1,000 and RM500.00 and a certificate respectively.

Also present was the Federal Secretary Sabah, Dato’ Abu Bakar Hassan, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, Group Chairman of UMSLink Holdings, Datuk Ag. Buhtamam Ag. Mahmun and UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj. Mohd. Said who was the Organising Chairman of the event. - FL

By: Mohd. Affzanizam Mohd Amin
Photo: Ramdan Salleh Nain

Chancellery Department


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