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VOLUME VI EDITION 7 | June 29 - July 05, 2011
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Wednesday, June 29
Pre- Career Fair Seminar 12.40 pm Auditorium Summer Alumni Colloquium Series: Hassan Bashir 12.30 pm Auditorium (Seminar Room) Global Networking Club 12.40 pm Classroom BS1 Journalism Club 12.40 pm Classroom I
Thursday, June 30
FALL 2011 Semester Intake Application Deadline (JUNE 30 - JULY 4) President's Award Club Residential Project Othaya constituency, Nyeri County Junior Chambers International Meeting 10 am Classroom J Kama Si Sisi Campus Tour Forum (2 pm) Concert (6.30 pm)
Preparing for a career A ground-breaking seminar to be held this Tuesday and Wednesday June 28-29 at the auditorium, will,for the first time, seek to address the separate career needs of students from freshman to senior years of study. A new competition - Top 100 Students - to encourage students to exploit the numerous career opportunities available before graduation will seek to move the The relationship between the courses undertaken and career progression will be tackled as well as the interview skills, aptitude test preparation and personality test measurements. HOLIDAY: USIU offices to remain closed on Monday, July 4 for the U.S. Independence Day holiday. Classes resume Tuesday, July 5.
Donating blood has become a part of the culture here at USIU. Above: A student participates in the Blood Drive held last Wednesday on campus. RIGHT: Media personality Sheila Mwanyigha showed up to encourage students to take part in the blood drive. Photo BY Dan muchai
Friday, July 1 Career Counselor Dorothy Ikamba leading the Pre-Career Fair Workshop on Tuesday, June 28 in the auditorium. Photo BY Dan muchai
Juliani on campus This Thursday, June 30 USIU is the latest stop of the three-month Kama Si Sisi Campus Tour of thirteen universities, from 2 pm. Organized by the Kenya Climate Change Network, the tour comprises a forum which seeks to encourage students to embrace climate change environmental initiatives and engage with the Kenya's national development master plan - Vision 2030. Sound investment principles will be presented by former Nairobi Stock Exchange Chairman, Jimnah Mbaru to be followed by a live concert by renowned musician Julius Owino popularly known as Juliani from 6.30 pm.
AIESEC Meeting 11 am Classroom K PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB: TED Session 10 am Lecture Theatre 1 IR Forum 10 am Classroom B5 Michezo Afrika 10 am Auditorium
Saturday, July 2
Kenya Basketball Federation: Premier League • USIU (Flames) vs. KCA 10.30 am Hope Academy • USIU (Tigers) vs. KCA 12 pm Hope Academy HOCKEY: National Women's League: USIU vs. Mombasa Sports 2 pm | Men's Premier League: USIU vs. Mvita 4 pm
Sunday, July 3
Kenya Basketball Federation: Premier League • USIU (Flames) vs. Kenya Polytechnic 12 pm Nyayo Stadium • USIU (Tigers) vs. Thunder 4.30 pm Nyayo Stadium
Monday, July 4
U.S. Independence Day : USIU Offices Closed Deadline: Migration to new club e-mail addresses
Tuesday, July 5
Summer Course Advising Sessions 11 am, 3 pm & 6 pm
New Journal edition released
Alumni lead the way
The latest issue of the USIU Journal of Language, Technology & Entrepreneurship (Vol. 3 No. 1) was published by African Journals Online (AJOL) on May 30. Edited by Dr. Kang’ethe Iraki Associate Professor of French, the journal covers a wide-range of cross-disciplinary topics such as language, technology, entrepreneurship, finance and communication. By promoting dialogue across disciplines, it emphasizes the interconnectedness of knowledge, making it ideal for scholars eager to venture into other disciplinary horizons. The next issue will be published in at the end of 2011.
Alumnus Hassan Bashir CEO, Takaful Insurance Kenya's first and only Islamic insurance agency - and co-founder of Soliton Telmec will be on campus on Wednesday, June 29 at 12.30 pm to share his experiences setting up two very successful companies. Mr. Bashir is the third speaker in this semester's Summer Alumni Colloquium Series, that so far has featured alumni speaking on various aspects of their success.
Campus This Week is a weekly calendar of activities published by the Public Relations Department, to inform you of ALL activities on campus during the week. This edition and additional material is available on our web site at www.usiu.ac.ke/mag. Forward information and feedback to ctw@usiu.ac.ke or Ext. 562/237 or follow us on twitter: @USIUAfrica or visit http://facebook.com/USIUAfrica
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Anne Waceke joins her fellow graduates at the conclusion of their 6 week Peer Education training on Thursday, June 16. The 54 brand-new Peer Educators are expected to lead behavior change on campus.
Auditor wanted The Internal Audit department is looking for an Assistant Internal Auditor tasked primarily with carrying out assigned audits in accordance with departmental and professional standards. Applications must be received on or before Thursday, June 30. Further details can be found on our website.
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DVC Student Affairs, Mrs. Ritah Asunda receives the Silver Award certificates together with President Award's Club leader Charles Mwakio from Education Minister Hon... Prof. Sam Ongeri, on Friday June 17 at the President's Award - Kenya headquarters.
Journalism Coordinator, Isaiah Cherutich (above) represented USIU at the 2011 CNN/Multichoice African Journalist of the Year Award ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa last Saturday June 25. Photo BY Dan muchai
G4S looking for trainees Photo courtesy of Trevor kabugi
Epimach Maritim HR and Strategic Change Director at G4S Kenya speaking to students during the G4S Graduate Management Trainee Program talk on Tuesday, June 7. Photo BY Dan muchai
Nishaant Garg Talent Development Representative, Comviva Ltd was on campus on Thursday, May 26 to recruit students pursuing a degree in Information Photo BY Dan muchai Technology.
Want a job?
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Alumnus Mwambu Muniafu (M.A. IR Class of 2007) spoke to students on Wednesday June 15, on “Growing Companies Using Your Passion, Talent and Skills" as part of the Alumni Colloquium. Mr. Muniafu is the proprietor of Western Bulls Rugby Academy and is the publisher of Side Step magazine.
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Members of the Japanese club presented a condolence card to Miki Ugajin (center) the Director of the Japan Information and Cultural Center. The card contains hundreds of messages penned by USIU students to console the people of Japan, following the catastrophic tsunami and subsequent nuclear plant disaster in Japan early this year.
The world's leading international security solutions group was on campus on Tuesday June 7 in the auditorium to publicize their new Graduate Management Trainee Program. G4S which is the world's second largest employer, is still seeking 20 twenty graduates to join the 2 year program to drive its Risk Management business, Operations, Finance, Human Resources and IT functions. The application deadline is Thursday, June 30.
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The Student Affairs Council (SAC) Week was celebrated between June 7-10 and was themed "Proud to be a USIU Student" ABOVE: Students sing their heart out during the Karaoke Night on Wednesday June 8. MIDDLE: Students respledent in their high school uniforms on Thursday, June 9. BOTTOM: Students engage their flexible skills in a team-building exercise on Friday, June 10.
CEED closer to 10000 graduates
Red Cross Club Chair Fathiya Akcram, Charles Mwakio and Joy Mwaniki show off the Dissemination Quiz trophy they won during a competition organized by the Red Cross Society of Kenya Nairobi Branch to educate students on the functions and mandate of the Society on Satuday, May 28. Photo Courtesy of red CROSS Society
The Center for Executive and Entrepreneurial Education (CEED) on Thursday May 26 hosted the third graduation ceremony under the 10,000 Women Certificate program presided by USIU alumna and CEO Branding Strategy & Design Eva Muraya. The program, is a 5-year initiative of one of the world's largest investment firms, Goldman Sachs, to provide entreprenuerial education to women developing countries through partnering business schools in the US and Europe , with counterparts in the developing world. Since 2008, USIU's Chandaria School of Business has trained ninety small business owners with skills ncessary to take their business to the next level.
Right: Eva Muraya, CEO Branding, Strategy and Design, takes the scholars through a presentation on Branding during the graduation ceremony on Thursday May 26.
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Movie and music stars descend on campus From left: Irfan Keshavjee, (Director, Tedxnairobi Cinema), Philip Khamati IBA (Finance Officer, Public Speaking Club), Farida Sher (Director, Tedxnairobi Cinema), David Ajumbo IBA (President, Public Speaking Club) and Linda Asimole, IR (Deputy President, Public Speaking Club)
TOP: Nigerian movie stars - Monalisa Chinda, Patience Ozokwo and Desmond Elliot. BELOW: The Villagers Band led by Chris Adwar (right) entertains the audience. Photos BY CHARLES MUGA
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LEFT: Mitchel Mwamodo, Eric Ngilangwa and Jonathan Rotino of the winning Young Diplomats Forum team hold the Academic Challenge trophy after beating eight other teams. The IR Forum and YALDA clubs came second and third respectively.
The Kenya Nollywood Roadshow pitched camp in USIU on Thursday May 26. Led by Nigerian High Commisioner His Excellency Chief Chijioke Wilcox Wigwe, well-known actors and actresses from the Nigerian Photos: CHARLES MUGA movie industry popularly known as 'Nollywood'. USIU's music club Michezo Afrika, presented their award-winning play "Angels in Darkness" to acclaim from the Nollywood stars - Sam Loco, Francis Duru, Patience Uzokwor, Desmond Elliot, Monilisa Chinda, Uche Jumbo and John Okafor. On the same night, USIU also hosted a concert headlined by the renowned The Villagers Band led by Keyboardist Chris Adwar. The concert which ended with the audience on their feet, was organised by the Music Club to raise funds for new equipment.
Nigerian movie star Francis Duru (left) and Nigerian High Commissioner H. E. Chijioke Wilcox Wigwe enjoy the performances during the visit by the Nollywood stars. Photos BY CHARLES MUGA
Members of Michezo Afrika club performed the play "Angels in Darkness" during the roadshow to critical acclaim from the Nigerian movie stars.
Insurance firm launches leadership project
Board of Trustees member Kris Senanu (left) joins other alumni in a group photo at the conclusion of the Alumni Cocktail on Thursday, May 26 at Crowne Plaza. Photo BY Sam irungu
On Friday May 20, USIU became the first stop of a new project to impart leadership skills to fifteen universities around the country. The Leadership, Culture and Ecology Project of the CIC Foundation, also seeks to promote ecological sensitivity and enhance cultural integration among students across the country. The keynote speaker, Prof. Patrick Lumumba Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission urged the over 200 USIU students present to look within the continent for solutions to solve this century's problems. will took part in the inaugural “Am A Cooperator� Leadership Seminar and were addressed by VC Prof. Freida Brown and CIC Insurance CEO Mr. Nelson Kuria.
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Alumni get together
left: Hassan Bashir, CEO Takaful Insurance addresses the audience. Center: Christina Were HR Manager, The Nairobi Hospital gives the keynote speech. Right & Below: Friends and former college mates and pose for a group photo at the cocktail. Below: USIU-A Alumni Association Chairman Jacob Ogolla addresses the gathering. Photos BY DAN MUCHAI
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USIU Alumna Christina Were was the keynote speaker during the USIU Alumni Cocktail held on Thursday Thursday May 26 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Upperhill. Ms. Were, the Nairobi Hospital Human Resources Manager, spoke on new ways alumni can be involved in financial aid incentives. The cocktail, which is organised by the Alumni Association, served as a platform to introduce the new Executive Committee elected last Photo BY Dan muchai August as well as award active members.
ABOVE: the warm up exercise at the start of the "Am A Cooperator" Leadership Seminar Launch Bottom left: CIC Insurance CEO, Mr. Nelson Kuria. Bottom Right: VC Prof. Freida Brown and DVC Student Affairs Mrs. Ritah Asunda chat up an alumnus during the tea break. Photos BY DAN MUCHAI
PR club attends Coca-Cola meeting The Public Relations Club was part of the 3 day Coca-Cola Eurasia-Africa Group meeting held at the Coca-Cola Plaza Upper Hill on Wednesday May 18. The club had been invited to along with students from the University of Nairobi and Daystar University to provide the assembled Coca-Cola team of Public Affairs and Communication professionals from Europe, Africa, Asia and the USA, with an idea of what young adults are looking for in brands relevant to them.
Capital FM live from USIU From left: Alex Ngugi, Magdalene Wangechi, Jacqueline Sumbeiywo Ernest Wakhusama, a member of the PR club at the Coca-Cola Photo courtesy of PR club and Joy Maringa. They successfully sat the Chinese Proficiency meeting on Wednesday May 18. Exam this May and have now met part of the requirements for a full Chinese government scholarship. Photo BY DAN MUCHAI
Capital FM HitsnotHomework radio show was live on campus last Thursday May 19. Hosted by Solo (Class of ) and Joey, the crew interviewed and discussed issues with student during the live broadcast outside the auditorium from 7-10pm. Photos BY SAM IRUNGU
RBA receive research findings
Prof. Mathew Buyu (right) hands over copies of the Financial and Pension Literacy:A Survey of Pension Scheme Members in Kenya to Retirement Benefits CEO, Edward Odundo on Friday, May 13.
The findings of a study undertaken by USIU faculty on, financial literacy of members of occupational pension schemes in Kenya in November 2010, was handed over to the Retirement Benefits Authority CEO Edward Odundo on Friday, May 13. The study explored and recommended initiatives and strategies that can increase the participation of members in 1, 308 pension scheme across the country. Aside from student support in collecting data from schemes across the country, other contributors were Information Systems Lecturer Leah Mutanu, Research Associate John Otsola and Academic Advisor Virginia Thuku.
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Students from a local secondary school listening to a talk from Financial Aid Officer Wilson Komba (not pictured). Photo BY DAN MUCHAI
Students from St. Francis Girls High School, Mangu converse with exchange student Jena Emory (second right) from the University of Carolina and IR Major Bonifas Otieno (right) during the school's Photo courtesy of john sande Careers Day on Saturday March 21.
Dr. Damary Sikalieh (Second left) Associate Dean, Chandaria School of Business soon after a signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Chase Bank HR Manager, Hellen Akelo. The MoU creates a framework for internship opportunities at Chase Bank for USIU students. Looking on are Internship Coordinator Ms. Elsie Newa (left), Chase Bank Senior Relationship Manager Ms. Debra Linsay (right) and former Legal Counsel Ms. Rosemary Ngure. Photo courtesy of Elsie newa
Leaders learn the ropes at retreat Student leaders gathered for their annual retreat from 18 - 21 April at the Lukenya Getaway to familiarise themselves with student government policies and procedures following their election in March this year. They learnt, bonded and had fun as various departmental heads from all over the university took them through the particular functions they will be handling. The retreat was organised officials from the Student Affairs Division and attended by club, sports team and Student Affairs Council (SAC) officials.
ABOVE: Participants hard at work during the retreat. RIGHT: DVC - Student Affairs Mrs. Ritah Asunda takes the assembled student leaders through the various policies and attendant procedures that guide student government.
ABOVE: The former Student Affairs Council (SAC) From left: Maina Njeru, VIncent Onyango, Ernest Wakhusama, Esther Mbugua, Shadrack Mahinda, Yukabeth Otieno, Ahmed Rashid, Waturi Wakairu and Lydia Sendijja. LEFT: New Student Affairs Council From left: Vincent Onyango (Junior)- Chairman, Joshua Ngigi (Freshman) – Vice Secretary, Emmanuel M’Mwirichia (Junior) – Welfare I, Elvis Wanjohi (Junior) – Chandaria School of Business Representative, Grace Kironcho (Sophomore) – School of Humanities & Social Sciences Representative, Joy Masimane (Junior) – Executive Secretary, Jenny Njuki (Sophomore) Vice - Chair, John Kabugi (Senior) – Treasurer, Rahab Mbuthia (Sophomore) – Welfare II Representative and Barack Christopher - Graduate Representative.
THE NEW
Student Affairs Council Senate Photos BY Dan muchai
RIGHT: The Handover From top: Shadrack Mahinda hands over to the new Chairman Vincent Onyango; Grace Kironcho receives instruments of office from Waturi Wakairu; Emmanuel M’Mwirichia takes over from Esther Mbugua; Rahab Mbuthia is welcomed into office by Yukabeth Otieno (left). Photo BY Dan muchai