Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Inside this issue:
University News
- Canadian University of Dubai hosts WMNC'13
- Another successful year at GETEX 2013!
- Interior Design students' take Venice and Milan by storm!
- School of Environment and Health students organize educational BBQ
- Undergraduate Registration Now Open for Summer 1
- Arabia EDTECH/Dubai Chapter Joint Event
- Recent Sports News
Sports News
- Sports Week Results
- AUS Cricket Tournament Results
Student Events
- International Food Festival on campus APRIL 30
- Clothing Drive APRIL 16 - MAY 5
- Volunteer Day MAY 5
- Pet Adoption MAY 6
- Art Fair MAY 8
- Open Day MAY 11
- Free Dance classes on campus
- Writing Center offers Math Tutoring
University News
Canadian University of Dubai hosts WMNC'13
This is an important week for the Canadian University of Dubai as we host our second international conference, WMNC'13, being held at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai April 23rd - 25th.
WMNC'13 is the world's leading discussion forum for researchers, practitioners and students interested in new developments in mobile and wireless networks, services, applications and mobile computing. Some 134 research papers will be presented and discussed by a panel of over 80 experts.
Education and business leaders from the public and private sectors from across the UAE will attend WMNC'13 to discuss brand new research that will revolutionize the future of wireless and mobile networking usage and technology.
Mr. Buti Saeed al Ghandi, Chancellor of the Canadian University of Dubai stated "As an educational institution it is our social responsibility to support the initiatives of Government throughout the UAE. Mobile and wireless technologies play a key role in these initiatives so we are pleased to be able to bring together world-class experts and Government stakeholders for discussion and presentations that are very relevant to Dubai's future growth."
On behalf of the University we would like to thank our faculty, staff and students involved in running and organizing this prestigious international conference. A special thanks to Dr. Rachid Benlamri who as the General Chair of the conference was the driving force behind many of the efforts responsible for its success. For more information on WMNC'13 visit the official webpage: http://www.wmnc2013.org/
Another successful year at GETEX 2013!
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Looks like all the hard work paid off; our presence at the Gulf Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX) last week proved to be hugely successful. Our attractive stall set us apart and our diverse multilingual student representatives did a wonderful job interacting with potential students.
GETEX is one of the most prominent Educational Fairs in the region and gives local and International Universities a platform to showcase their program offerings and engage prospective students.
Chancellor Mr. Buti Al Ghandi and Communication Professor Dr. Taleb Kanaan had the opportunity to host His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Social Development, at our display as he visited the event on Wednesday morning.
Our team had loads of exciting activities planned and visitors had a great time participating in "Win Without Words", an interactive competition emphasizing the importance of signs and body language in communication.
Participants were asked to convey messages written on hidden placards using only sign language and gestures. Hiba Jama Eldine won first place, Nashwa and Melvin came in second and third respectively.
Watch this video to see how they did expressing themselves without words in front of the camera http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py600jJ8hOM
On the last day of the exhibition, Abdelrahman from our School of Engineering faced off against Heriot-Watt Dubai's strongest man in a battle of wills! Check out the Facebook video for all the action: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=572517292779139 We would like to extend a warm thank you to all the members of our Staff and Faculty and of course our students for all their hard work that contributed toward making GETEX '13 a massive success for the University |
Interior Design students' take Venice and Milan by storm!
Earlier in April, our Interior Design students visited Venice and Milan on an educational fieldtrip to Italy organized by faculty member Mr. Serkan Gunay. During the four day trip, students had a chance to explore Italy and learn about the influence of architecture and design from the Renaissance and Baroque period in modern day. Interior Design students visited 'Murano' and 'Burano'; islands known for their preservation of genuine craftsmanship.
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Our eager students toured workshops to see first-hand the famous glass making process and fine crystal art Murano is known so well for. |
Lace is to Burano what glass is to Murano; and our students visited one of the Island's most renowned traditional lace-making centers.
The women of Burano are considered the best in Italy at creating all kinds of fine lace items, from clothing to fashion accessories (picture right) |
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The trip also included a tour of the world famous Milan Cathedral (Third Largest in the world) and the Modern Art Museum; where Interior Design majors had a chance to view remarkable art installations and designer furniture pieces
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And of course, no visit to Italy is complete without visiting the "Galleria"; our students concluded their trip by hitting the stores at Italy's oldest shopping mall! (Picture left) |
To see more pictures of the Interior Design International trip to Italy visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Canadian.University.of.Dubai?ref=hl
School of Environment and Health students organize educational BBQ
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On April 11thstudents from the School of Environment and Health organized an educational BBQ trip to Jumeirah Beach Park.
The objective of the BBQ was to give Environment and Health students a chance to learn about managing food quality control through a hands-on approach, all while having fun! |
Students worked as a team to raise funds for the event and implement 'HACCP principles' during the BBQ by following proper storage, handling, cooking and cleaning procedures.
HACCP is a preventive approach to food safety that focuses on reducing health risks caused due to any hazards in production that may cause the finished product to be unsafe.
During the BBQ, students' implementation of the principles was assessed by experts from 'Trakhees'- Regulatory Authority of Environment Safety and Health in the U.A.E (EHS). Detailed notes were from the evaluation and feedback was communicated with the students to add value to the learning process.
The event was planned and organized with the support of Professor Ms. Maisoun Al Sharif who teaches Food Quality and Control here at the University. She stated "The experience was an extremely positive one for me and the students were motivated to show their knowledge in practical terms. In addition to achieving learning objectives,the event facilitated social integration within the School of Environment and Health (SEHS) due to the high level of peer interaction."
Undergraduate Registration now Open for Summer 1
Registration is now open for the Summer 1 semester. Summer 1 is an intensive 6-week semester where you can take up to 2 courses. Classes are scheduled to begin on June 2nd and spaces tend to fill up quickly so visit Registration in Block C and see an Academic Advisor to register. To view or download the Summer 1 Class Schedule visit http://www.cud.ac.ae/class-schedules
TESOL Arabia EDTECH/Dubai Chapter Joint Event
Professional Development Network TESOL (EDTECH) organized a joint event with Dubai chapter on our campus on April 27th. Faculty members were invited to attend and benefit from the rich discussion on a range of diverse topics in the field of education.
During the TESOL Arabia EDTECH/Dubai Chapter Joint Event, key note speakers exchanged perspectives and discussed interesting topics including "Delivering Feedback on Written Projects using Screen casting", "UAE High School Students' Attitude towardsPeer Response using Blogs", "Tailor-madepracticewith UDUTU" amongst others. TESOL Arabia is a Not-for-Profit teacher' membership; all proceeds from the event were donated to charity. To learn more about TESOL Arabia visit their website http://www.tesolarabia.net/ta/
Sports News
Sports Week Results:
During Sports Week (APRIL 11 -18) teams representing each School/Major within the University battled it out in a series of matches for first place. After an exciting week of intense sports here are the results for Sports Week:
Event |
1st |
2nd |
Tennis |
Environment and Health |
Engineering |
Chess |
Architecture and Interior Design |
Business |
Badminton |
Engineering |
Business |
Pool |
Business |
Engineering |
Table Tennis |
Engineering |
Business |
Volleyball |
Business |
Environment and Health |
Basketball |
Engineering |
Business |
Football |
Engineering |
Business |
Watch out for more communication about the Sports Week Award Ceremony which will take place at the Red Theater in the coming weeks. During the ceremony winners will be presented trophies and medals for their victory.
AUS Cricket Tournament Results
A shout out to Capt. Mubeen Hayat and the Canadian University of Dubai Cricket Team; who was victorious against the University of Sharjah and made it to the Semifinals of the AUS Cricket Tournament.
The Canadian University of Dubai cricket team participated in the AUS Cricket Tournament on April 11thand gave a well-rounded performance, before being beaten by a strong American University of Sharjah team during later stages of the tournament.
For more information about Sports visit John Sherratt at the Student Services (C1-05) or contact him for more information at j.sherratt@cud.ac.ae
Student Events
International Food Festival APRIL 30th
Are you an amateur chef or just a plain old food lover? Join us at the International Food Festival on Tuesday, April 30th from 12:00pm-3:00pm.The International Food Festival, organized by Student Services in collaboration with Student Council, will celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community through food. Participants will also compete to win exciting prizes for their delectable entries during the festival!
Students, staff and faculty members are welcome to participate in the event; please collect your entry forms from John Sherratt at Student Services (C1-05) latest by April 28th to sign up.
Clothing Drive APRIL 16-MAY 5
There is a ton of fundraising events happening on campus starting this month. The 3 week Clothing Drive starting April 16th will give students, faculty and staff the chance to collect and donate their old clothes.
Storage areas have been set up under the stairwells in each Block for collection so please bring your neatly packed unwanted clothes and place them in the designated areas. Visit Mary Alison at mary@cud.ac.ae for more information on the Clothing Drive or visit her at the Student Services Office (C1-05)
Volunteer Day MAY 5
Another great fundraising event Student Services is organizing in collaboration with the Universal Academy of Excellence is Volunteer Day. On May 5th, special needs children from the Universal Academy of Excellence will be welcomed on campus and our students will be able to volunteer in different art activities with the children on campus; including drawing, canvas painting, sculpting.
The finished art work will be exhibited and sold later on during the event and all proceeds will go to charity. Volunteer Day will take place between 11:00am-2:00pm in Block C. Contact Mary Alison at mary@cud.ac.ae if you are interested in participating in Volunteer Day or visit her at the Student Services Office (C1-05)
Pet Adoption Day MAY 6
Want to adopt a furry friend for a good cause? You can at this unique charity event for students, staff and faculty organized by Student Services in collaboration with Sharjah Cats and Dogs Society. The University community will have the opportunity to adopt a pet on campus.
Pet Adoption Day will take place on May 6thon campus and will be free to attend. Adopting a pet will cost 500 AED, remember funds raised will be given to charity! To find out more, visit Mary Alison at the Student Services Office (C1-05)
Art Fair MAY 8
Students interested in art, design or painting are encouraged to take part in the Art Fair coming up on May 8th. Participants will have the opportunity to display and sell their creative work and designs between 11:00am - 6:00pm.External participants are also welcome to participate so spread the word!
Tables for display will cost AED 100 each for University students and AED 500 for visiting participants. All funds raised will be donated to charity and it's bound to fun. Contact Mary Alison at mary@cud.ac.ae to sign up for the Art Fair or visit her at the Student Services Office (C1-05)
Free Dance classes on campus
Did you watch India perform and win 'Best Dance Performance' at our recent Global Day event? The lively Bollywood themed routine was choreographed by Divya Agarwal, one of our first year students. Divya is not only a gifted dancer and choreographer, but is also teaching dance classes at the University. What's more? They're free! Interested students can sign up by calling Divya 97150 396 4950 or visiting Mary Alison at the Student Services Office (C1-05).
Writing Center now offers Math Tutoring
Did you know the Canadian University of Dubai Writing Center, located in room B1-14, provides free academic support for students in all levels? The Center offers in-person, one-on-one tutoring, group sessions, workshops and much more!
The Student Success Center offers tutoring and specialized programs to ensure each student's success. The Center has space for students and tutors to meet, space for groups of students to work together on projects and is fully equipped with computers for research.
Tutoring is now available at the Writing Center (B1-14) for students that need help in Math for business, Calculus, and QBA on a walk-in basis. The schedule for Math tutoring is as follows:
- Mondays: 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Wednesdays: 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Thursdays: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
If you are interested in receiving tuitions outside of those hours, please contact Sid at sid@cud.ac.ae
