Fun open day for all
FOR the first time, Monash University Malaysia will be hosting Discover Monash, a day to showcase an exciting blend of student activities, talks by experts and cultural experiences.
The university aims to show that it is more than just an institution that offers degrees.
“There’s something for everybody. We will not only provide information about the courses we offer, but a whole range of activities that everyone can participate in,” says president and pro vice-chancellor Prof Helen Bartlett.
“We are serious about becoming more embedded in the community. Opening our doors in this manner sends a very important message – that we have something meaningful to offer. Beyond producing graduates who are expected to make significant contributions to the country’s economy and society, we want the community to see that the research we do is relevant to their health, well-being, finances, housing and the lifestyle of the community,” she says.
Held on April 25 from 11am to 4pm, visitors can experience and gain insights of what Monash University Malaysia has to offer in a fun-filled day.
Highlights of the day include a children play area where they can get their face painted and a toy hospital where toys can be brought to be “treated” by the university’s medical students.
Visitors can also observe the display of robots and cars made by students and academics from the university’s School of Engineering.
Other things visitors can do include taking photos at a designated photo booth with props, grooving to music played by student clubs or to DJ performances, and even putting their power of deduction and quiz-solving skills to the test with the Monash Hunt to potentially walk away with some amazing prizes.
Interesting talks that will be held on that day include GST: How does it affect me? by Prof Jeyapalan Kasipillai, a professor of business law and taxation and author of A Guide to Malaysian Goods and Services Tax, Diabetes and Heart Disease by consultant endocrinologist Prof Datuk Dr Khalid Abdul Kadir, and A Recipe for a Positive Future and Career by Monash academic and consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan (also known as Paul J on TheLiteBreakfast of LiteFM).
There will also be a networking session for industry partners and employers.
With international students from more than 70 countries, the public is also invited to experience the cultural diversity on campus with a Sri Lankan New Year Celebration hosted by the Sri Lankan student community.
“I hope the community will discover that we are about lifelong learning, engaging children and adults alike and demonstrating that learning can take place at any age,” says Prof Bartlett.
For more information on Discover Monash, call Sarah Chew/Uma Mageswary at 03-5514 4440 or visit www. monash.edu.my/campaign/ Discover-Monash.html Prof Helen Bartlett, pro vicechancellor and president, Monash University Malaysia.