Swinburne S’wak to hold open day on March 23
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus’ Open Day on March 23 will be offering more than just an opportunity for visitors to explore the nextgeneration university and its offerings.
The event, which will be held at the university campus along Jalan Simpang Tiga here from 10am to 4pm, will also feature a diverse array of participating external vendors, it said in a release yesterday.
The external vendors taking part in the university event will showcase various merchandise and items, ranging from foodand-beverage (F&B) to clothing, accessories and artistic products.
Among the anticipated vendors are Kuching Autistic Association (KAA), Brew Coffee Bakery, Three Tea, Le Atelier, Sluvi, Eureka Kraft, Margaret Nail Studio, Jabing Studio, Omok.co, Daisy Dalia and Babyygohenna.
A variety of food trucks are also expected at the Open Day, including Vanillapong, King Kojack, Sushi Chef on Wheels, Swee Kang Ais Kacang, Kopi Hainan and d-FRentz.
KAA president Dr Catherine Chen said the association was excited for its inaugural participation in Swinburne Sarawak’s Open Day.
She noted that KAA had previously collaborated with the Swinburne Photomedia and
Design Club for a kimchi T-shirt design charity event back in 2022.
“Our students were honoured to have their kimchi designs featured on T-shirts and stickers during the charity event. This year, KAA looks forward to showcasing some of our students’ artwork designs on merchandise such as T-shirts, tote bags, bucket hats, notebooks, mugs, lanyards, umbrellas, magnets and keychains under our Autism Art label.
“We also have bracelets and necklaces that were made with love by about 30 of our students,” she said.
Dr Chen added: “Do check out our range of products and support the efforts of KAA students from our Secondary Instruction Programme, and our adults with autism from our Sheltered Workshop. Your support makes a difference in the lives of our students, their families and the autism community.”
Meanwhile, Vanillapong founder Muinuddin Matnor remarked that participating in the event would be a great opportunity to engage with students and visitors, adding that it was a potential partnership with the university from time to time.
“It is a chance to showcase our brand to a new audience and potentially build connections that could lead to future opportunities. Visitors of Vanillapong’s food truck can look forward to a delightful selection of vanilla ice cream treats in a cone, bun or cup (small, regular and large) plus free toppings with seven options to choose from.
“Join us at Swinburne’s Open Day and indulge in a sweet symphony of vanilla with gula apong at Vanillapong’s food truck,” said Muinuddin.
The Open Day offers visitors the opportunity to meet one-onone with education counsellors and academics to gain insights on the diverse range of programmes available at the university.
Visitors can also seek advice on many other aspects of higher education, including study pathways, scholarships, industry placements, facilities and accommodation as well as student life.
Students or parents planning to join Swinburne Sarawak’s Open Day can visit https:// swinburne.edu.my/openday/ to register their interest.
For more information on Swinburne Sarawak, visit its website (www.swinburne. edu.my), Facebook page (@ swinburnesarawak), Instagram page (@swinburnesarawak), X acccount (@Swinburne_ Swk), TikTok page (@ swinburnesarawak) or YouTube channel (Swinburne Sarawak).