New
Appointments
Dr
Arichandran
Dr K. Arichandran has been
appointed as Head of School of Engineering with effect from 2
January 2008. Dr Arichandran obtained his Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) degree in 1965 and Doctor of Philosophy in 1971 from the
University of Malaya. He is a Professional Engineer registered
with the Board of Engineers, Malaya and a Senior Member of the
IEEE (USA).
He started his career as a
tutor at the University of Malaya from 1965 to 1968 and became
Associate Professor in 1983. He was a Member of the University
Malaya Senate from 1984 to 1990 and Dean, Faculty of Engineering
for 1989/1990. Dr Arichandran was a Member of the Board of
Management, Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) Singapore
from 1996 to 2001 and Member of Radio Standards Advisory Committee
(RSAC) of IDA from 1999 to 2002. He also served occasionally as
reviewer of IEEE papers, PhD External Examiner and as Session
Chairman and Session Organiser for conferences held in
Singapore and overseas.
Since 1996 he has been
involved with the development of Satellite Engineering facilities,
designs and systems including installation and commissioning of
VHF/UHF/S -band ground station tracking facility and development
of the X-Sat micro satellite space bus.
He was also the
Academic Visitor (Imperial College, London in 1973), Visiting
Scientist, (MIT,Boston, USA in 1979) and Academic Visitor,
(University of Sydney in 1986).
Dr Ari has also published
extensively in numerous overseas and local journals and
conferences.
UBI Dean visits Stamford
College
The Dean of the United Business Institutes (UBI)
Professor Francois d' Anethan arrived at Stamford
College for a brief visit on 10 January 2008. He was accompanied
by Professor Luvien van Dievoet, Director of UBI. They were later
briefed by Mr Andrew Choo, Chief Operating Officer on the progress
of Stamfordonline and the demand of the UBI courses in the
local market. Also present at the briefing were Mr UK Menon and Dr
William Chong of NetAcademy.
In conference at
SCPJ
Mr Andrew briefing Professor F. d'Anethan
UEL senior academicians at
Stamford
The moderators from the University of East London (UEL)
led by Professor Paul Smith visited Stamford College on Tuesday 15
January. They were at SCPJ Jalan 223 on a one-day visit to
facilitate the examination board meeting with the Faculty of
Engineering.
From left: Mr Mike Griffiths, Mr Phillip Brimson, Mr
Mike Shaw, Mr Julian Cox, Ms S. Kamilini, Mr Menon, Mr Andrew
Choo, Prof. Paul Smith, Mr Hung Kee Lai, Dr Arichandran, Mr Ng Kok
Mun.
Stamford student
wins Korean speech competition
Kar Mun receives her prize from the Korean sponsors
Poon Kar Mun, 20, a student of the Diploma in Corporate
Administration programme at Stamford College Kuala Lumpur has
always had an interest in watching Korean serials and movies.
She loved the lifestyle and the language. Soon after her SPM she
pursued a Korean Language course.
Last October, Kar Mun participated in a Korean Speech
Competition organised by the Korean Embassy here in Malaysia. Out
of 170 applications only 30 lucky ones were short-listed. "I never
really had the confidence but I really wanted the exposure, I
really did not expect to win," said Kar Mun. She, however, won the
grand prize and a trip to Korea. Kar Mun hopes that in the future
she can be a translator for the Korean language.
Stamford College extends its congratulations to the young lady.
.
Visit from Korean
students
The
Korean delegation with Mr Andrew and Ms
Lee Thumbs
up for Malaysian food!
Some 20 students from a Rotary Club in Korea paid a friendly
visit to Stamford College on 17 January 2008. They were led by the
Governor of the Club, Mr Lee Young Ho. The students were
aged between 15-20 years old. According to Mr. Lee, the
main purpose of this visit is to expose the students to the
multicultural environment in Malaysia.
"In Korea we only have one culture, one language and one food,
here it�s a variety. I have stayed in Malaysia for 10 years and
knowing the cultural diversity of the country, I recommended
Malaysia for this exchange programme" said Mr.Lee with a smile. He
added that he is happy to be back.
The students proceeded to the auditorium where they watched a
video presentation on Stamford College. Then they joined in the
activities organised by the Student Council and briefings by Mr
Matthew and Mrs Das from SELC.
" I am seriously considering to learn English in Stamford
College, When I go back to Korea I will speak to my parents about
it," said Mei-Jin, a delighted 16 year old
student.
Identified!
A good move by the
authorities
The I-Kad is an identification card issued
by the Malaysian Immigration Department for foreign students. More
than 200 international students from Stamford College registered
for this card recently. The immigration officers came on 21 and 22
January to Stamford and issued the I-Kads to the students. A
temporary registration office was set up to make it easier for
students to register without them having to visit the department.
With possession of the I-Kad, foreign
students no longer need to carry their passports around and face
with the risk of losing it or being arrested.
"This is a good effort by the government of
Malaysia and now it�s easier and faster for us to identify
ourselves to the authorities when needed," said Omar Hussien from
Iraq.
