Taylor’s at a glance

Healthy Taylorians, Happy Taylorians.

The joint efforts of Taylor’s Counseling and Psychological Services Centre and Taylor’s Health Services Centre resulted in the successful conclusion of the Health and Wellness Campaign with almost 200 staff and students of Taylor’s attending the event.

Held on 3 March, the event saw participants being given the opportunity to have free health screening including free bone and eye screening.

Some eager participants donated blood while others generously pledged to have their organs donated in case the need arises in the future.

According to Taylor’s Health Services Centre, a subsequent campaign would be held in the second part of the year.

La Fiesta indeed

A slight downpour did not seem to dampen the spirits of 200 Taylor’s students who turned up for a successful orientation party held for the February 2011 intake.

Organized by the Taylor’s University College Student Council (TUCSC), the event was held on 24 February and saw live performances by current as well former students of Taylor’s.

Performances included dances, magic shows and beat boxing while the dance floor was opened to all participants.

The organizers also planned ice-breaking games as well as more challenging games for the participants.

TUCSC urged new students to attend such events, which will be held for each intake throughout the year, as it will help students make new friends and know more about the university.

Taylorians win big in design competition

Two design entries from Taylor’s students won first and third place respectively in the recent Eco Retreat Student Ideas Competition organized by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and Green Building Index.

Lee Car Rol of Taylor’s University struck gold with her entry with her innovative and unique design.

Lim Ker Chwing, Koh Hern Lit, Chok Kwan Kin and Teoh Jin Yong also collectively bagged third place.

The competition, which was open to all university students, asked students to design an eco-friendly retreat centre within the Penang National Park at Teluk Bahang, Penang.

Emphasis was placed on innovative architectural design, efficiency of resources and the least impact on the environment.

PAM and Green Building Index seek to promote eco-conscious design among architectural students in Malaysia, and this competition was a means of achieving this.

Senior Lecturer at Taylor’s School of Architecture, Building and Design Nor Hayati Hussain is very proud of the students’ achievements.

“It shows that our students are quite competitive and competent. They are able to produce highly innovative and creative design solutions,” she said.

(By Mizna Mohamed)