posted Jun 23, 2010 4:04 PM by kok kit sue
Dear fellow friends,
The American Red Cross - Washtenaw County is organizing their annual fundraising program, Swim-A-Cross Plus, and is looking for volunteers to help with the program! As a volunteer, all you need to do is to count the number of lengths our participants swim and cheer for the them while they are swimming. You'd be able to get an insider's scoop of how the Red Cross organizes fundraising events and meet new people. To show appreciation for our volunteers, we will be giving out Swim-A-Cross Plus T-shirts to them.
The dates and times of our events are:
06/25,Thursday, 7am-1:30pm, Saline Aquatics Club.
06/28, Monday, 6:30am-1pm, Dexter Community Aquatics Club
07/06, Tuesday, 7:30am-2pm, Chippewa Tennis & Swim Club
07/12, Monday, 8am-2:30pm, Huron Valley Swim Club
07/13, Tuesday, 5:30am-1:30pm, Ann Arbor Country Club
07/14. Wednesday, 7am-1pm, Racquet Club
07/15, Thursday, 7am-2pm, Travis Pointe Country Club
07/22, Thursday, 5:30am-11:30am, Vet's Park Pool
07/26, Monday, 6:30am-11:30am, Rutherford Pool
08/15, Sunday, 8:30am-4pm, Independence Lake (Season's End Party)
The above times include transportation of volunteers from our office to the events' venue. Getting to our office is simple. It is approximately half an hour journey from Utowers by bus and by foot. Google map American Red Cross - Washtenaw County and you would see what I mean! Alternatively, you could also drive yourself if you have your own vehicle. Please contact Mary Kumbier at 734-255-2359 or Sarah Abe at sac@wc-redcross.org if you have any questions or if you want to sign up.
If you are in Ann Arbor and you are looking for something meaningful to do in the summer, this is your chance! Please help to spread the word to anyone whom you know might be interested. I hope to see you at the splash zone.
Natalie Kwok
Swim-A-Cross Intern
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posted Jun 17, 2010 7:29 PM by kok kit sue
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Above is the presentation of the various t-shirt designs for the UMIMSA shirt competition.
Click on "View all" to view the designs in better details on photobucket (They are labelled
from 1 to 12 and the layouts for designs 1 to 4 are labelled A & B) . Also,please take the
survey below to choose the design for our new UMIMSA shirt (top 3 of your choice). The
deadline for this poll will be on June 26th. (Design 11 is removed)
Click here to take survey
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posted Jun 8, 2010 11:04 AM by kok kit sue
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updated Jun 9, 2010 6:55 PM
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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone :)
Here are the updates for this week !
1. UMIMSA T-Shirt Design Contest
2. Mentorship Program 2010
3. MAXIS graduate recruitment
4. Job opportunity at Altera, penang
1) UMIMSA T-shirt design contest
Do you think it's time to replace our old UMIMSA T-shirt? Now is the
perfect time to showcase your creativity :)
These are the criteria of the design:
- maize background
- only uses 3 colors
- has maize and blue on it
- may or may not include the UMIMSA logo
- has Michigan and Malaysia written on it
You are free to come out with any design that you like as long as you
follow all the criteria. If your design gets the highest votes, it will be
printed out in the new UMIMSA T-shirt. The winner will also get a free gift
card!
All your designs should be sent to your respective batch rep. The
deadline for this contest is June 15, 2010 (Tuesday). Try your best and who
knows, everyone might be wearing your own designed T-shirt.
2) Mentorship Program 2010
See below for details.
3) ***JOB POSTING : MAXIS Graduate Recruitment*** http://www.umimsa.com/jobs/maxisgraduaterecruitment
4) ***JOB POSTING : ALTERA, Penang *** http://www.umimsa.com/jobs/jobopportunitiesatalteramalaysiapenang |
posted May 28, 2010 12:34 PM by kok kit sue
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updated Jun 17, 2010 7:26 PM
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Hi everyone!
It is that time of the year again! The arrival of fresh blood!
As many of you would have known by now, a new group of Malaysian
students will be making their way here this Fall. So, as part of our effort to help the new students, UMiMSA is having its Mentorship Program once again and we are looking for current students who are interested in becoming the mentors to these new students.
All applicants are welcome regardless of their class standing or major.
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posted May 28, 2010 12:33 PM by kok kit sue
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updated Jun 9, 2010 6:51 PM
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Q: So, what does a mentor do? A: A mentor, as the meaning of the word implies, is someone who will guide a new student at the beginning of his/her life at the university. Basically, what you will most likely be doing is answering many questions that the future students (mentees) will have. As a current student here, you should probably have the answers to most of their questions.
Q: Does that mean that I will only be required to be an answering machine? A: Not quite. At the preliminary stages (before the new student arrives), most of what you will need to do is satisfy the curious nature of your mentee and point him/her in the right direction if he/she would like to find out more about a certain matter. However, after your mentee arrives, you will get the opportunity to interact more with your mentee through other UMiMSA activities that will strengthen the bond between the two of you. The main point is to provide the mentee with somebody who will be there for him/her through the first few steps of his/her education here. Who knows, he/she may end up being one of your close friends.
Q: How does the entire process go? A: Each mentor will be assigned one or two mentees (depending on the number of mentors and mentees we have). From there, you will have to initiate contact with your mentee through email and continue corresponding with your mentee until he/she arrives. After your mentee arrives, we will inform you of what activities the Mentorship Program will carry out to foster better relationships between your mentee and you as well as the rest of the Malaysian community. As a mentor, you are advised to attend these events with your mentee.
Q: Can I choose my own mentee? I was hoping to get to know somebody from the opposite sex better... A: Hahaha. No.
Q: Can I do other things besides emailing my mentee? A: Of course! You can chat through Skype or MSN, add your mentee on Facebook, or even call him/her. If you are in Malaysia, you can even arrange for a meeting between the two of you to talk. After your mentee arrives, you can even ask your mentee to tag along in other activities that you do (potlucks, sports, university events, etc.).
Q: Are there any other responsibilities of a mentor? A: Yes. Every week, the Mentor Mentee Director will check on the progress of the relationship between you and your mentee. You may also be required to just tell the Mentor Mentee Director the kinds of questions that your mentee asks so that the Mentorship Program committee can better address the major concerns of the incoming students as a whole. The Mentor Mentee Director will inform you of any other things that you may have to do throughout the program (although that may not happen too often). Also, mentors are expected to be committed to their tasks throughout the program. Hence, please be sure that you are ready to be one so that you do not complain later on of being bored (a.k.a "sien"/"malas").
Q: What if my mentee asks me something that I do not have the answer to? A: You can address all such questions to the Mentor Mentee Director who will discuss with the rest of the committee (if required) to provide you with an answer.
Q: What if my mentee asks me to help him/her to do something (buy textbooks, electronic gadgets, etc.)? A: The decision to buy stuff like that will mainly be up to you. As it concerns your money, you have the right to decide whether to help your mentee financially. Of course, you may also ask another mentor to help your mentee out in that case if the other mentor is willing. If you are still unsure, you can convey your situation to the Mentor Mentee Director.
Q: What if my mentee is unresponsive (does not reply to your email)? A: The only course of action that you can take is to wait. As the Mentorship Program is more of an effort on UMiMSA's part to help the new students, it is not an absolute must for every new student to participate (although we would greatly appreciate it).
Q: I understand that being a mentor is not just about answering questions before the Fall. So how long does this entire program last? A: What is 1/0? That's right. In principle, the Mentorhip Program does not really end, as its ultimate goal is to create a bond between the mentor and mentee that will last for a very long time. Think of it as being a big brother/sister. You never stop being one. You'll be there to help when needed, but won't always be fully involved in your younger sibling's life. Of course, if your mentee is the most unbearable person in the world (we understand that can happen), at least say hi once in a while.
Q: Who should I look for if I have other questions about the Mentorship Program/ duties of a mentor? A: The Mentor Mentee Director is the main person that you should look for if you have any additional queries about the program. If you encounter any problems during the program, you should also inform the Mentor Mentee Director. |
posted May 28, 2010 12:22 PM by kok kit sue
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posted Apr 15, 2010 4:41 PM by Dhineshkumar N Muthu
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updated Apr 15, 2010 4:52 PM
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Assalamualaikum and hello everyone :)
Happy Goodness Day!
Also, here are some updates for this week:
1) Midwest Games
2) Volunteering in early Fall
3) Sports this week!
4) LEADER by Spirit Aerosystems
5) Kayak-ing !
Midwest Games
There will also be...
Midwest Night -- Hujan will be performing, and many cultural
performances
Boiler Fest -- with inflatable castles and Velcro walls!
Networking Night -- a partnership between Global Malaysian Project (GMP)
and GRADUAN
More information: www.mwgi2010.com
If you're interested, please contact the respective sports leaders.
If you'd like to attend MWG but would not like to play any sports, you
are
still welcome!
For other inquiries, email Hamidah (hkar).
Volunteering in early Fall
Interested in working as Welcome Ambassadors in early Fall?
Want to help UMiMSA earn some $$$ ?
Welcome Ambassadors is a program where students can volunteer under UMiMSA's name during Welcome Week events (Sept 2-5). For every 5 group
members who work (up to 15 members), UMiMSA will receive $75 -- and it
has
to be in groups of 5. Each Welcome Ambassador will receive a free
Welcome
to Michigan t-shirt.
Opportunities include:
- Route to New Student Convocation & Ushers (Thursday, Sept 2
5-9:15pm)
- Escorts from Convocation to Artscapade!/Escapade! (Thursday, Sept 27:30-11:30pm)
- Transportation assistance for Meijer Madness (Friday, Sept 3 6:30-7pm,
8:15-11:30pm)
- Meijer Mania (Friday, Sept 3 8pm-Midnight)
- University Unions Rock the Night (Saturday, Sept 4 7-10pm)
- Party for Your Mind (Sunday, Sept 5 4:15-7:30pm)
More information, click here
If you are interested, please email Hamidah (hkar).
Sports this week!
Hey guys,
We'll be haing our LAST captain ball practice this Friday, from 8.30 pm onwards at CCRB. We had a large turnout last week and I hope to see u
guys
this week! Let's rock CCRB before the finals!! It will be a great stress
reliever!! YAY =)
p/s: This will be the last time I'll address you guys as UMIMSA
sportsmaster. =( Its been a great semester and I hope the next sportsmaster will do a better job than me!! (no pressure Jon) haha!!
Kai Liang Nyoi
UMIMSA sportsmaster
***Job Posting: LEADER by Spirit Aerosystems***
Kayak-ing!DEADLINE to register is Apr 19, 2010.
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posted Apr 13, 2010 8:37 AM by Dhineshkumar N Muthu
Hi UMIMSA members,
I am Xinyi, and I am fundraising for the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in
Detroit for a class. They provide hot meals (breakfast, lunch and
dinner), showers, and a change of clothing for people in need. These
include people with mental illnesses, physical disabilities, as well as
the working poor who earn minimum wage and are only able to pay for
their utilities and rent.
I went to visit the soup kitchen last
month. The kitchen was very clean (cleaner than mine!) and the food was
very fresh. The executive director, Jerry Smith, spoke to us directly
and told us that they believed that every human being has a right to
have access to clean, healthy food. The spirit of food justice in
Capuchin soup kitchen was truly inspiring. You can find out more about
them on their website
My
friends and I made some ear studs to sell for charity. All proceeds
would go to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and would help us get closer to
our goal of raising $1000 for them. Pls take a look at the attached pdf,
and if u like it, email me at
for more information. I would also be setting up a table at Angell Hall
on Tuesday all day, so drop by if you're interested in the ear rings or
interested in finding out more about our cause! :) Thanks for your time
(I know this is a long email)
Cheers,
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posted Apr 7, 2010 1:14 PM by Dhineshkumar N Muthu
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updated Apr 15, 2010 7:47 PM
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Assalamualaikum and hey everyone :)
Spring is
actually here, and classes are almost over!
Don't forget to keep yourself updated: 1) Election Day 2)
Kayak-ing Day
3) Midwest Games 4) Sports This Week! 5) A talk by
Zainah Anwar
Election Day
Apr 10, 2010 3pm @ MASON HALL
1401
**Snacks will be served followed by the screening of Malaysian
Cultural Night 2010 Video!
Please make sure to be there to
select the next leaders for UMIMSA!
Check out the list of candidates here!
Kayak-ing Day To celebrate the end
of exams, we would like to host a "UMiMSA day out" to go kayaking or
canoeing:
Gallup Park Apr 30, Friday
5:00pm
If many of you are interested, we can
get the group rate for $20 per boat (1 boat = 2-3 person).
Midwest
Games
Registration
is NOW OPEN! Midwest Games will take place at Purdue
University on May 28-30, 2010.
And we need you to represent UMich at the largest
Malaysian sports championship in the US!
If
you're interested, please contact the respective sports leaders:
Sepak Takraw - Niro Haryamen (haryaneo) Volleyball - Wei Chieh
(wwchieh) Chess - Chuin Siang Bu (csbu) Badminton - Ernest Koh (ernestk)
Table Tennis - Hasbullah (hmrazali) Tennis - Izyan Dzulkifli
(izyandz) Basketball - Kah Loong (kjebud) Billiard -
Kah Loong (kjebud)
For other inquiries, email
Hamidah. Sports This Week!
Dear all,
We'll be having our usual Captain's ball practice this
Friday, 8:30pm onwards in CCRB. Please do come if you can make it.
Let's play hard before the finals!! =)
Kai Liang Nyoi
UMIMSA Sportsmaster
A talk by Zainah Anwar What
Islam, Whose Islam? From Misogyny to Equality
April
09, 2010
12:00PM - 01:30PM, 1636 SSWB/International Institute
Host
Department: Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS)
Zainah
Anwar, Musawah, A Global Movement for Equality and Justice in the Muslim Family
Zainah Anwar will address
the tensions within Muslim societies when conservative
political Islam collide with women's demands for equality and justice.
She will address the challenges faced by women's groups in their demands for an end to discrimination against Muslim women made in
the name of Islam, the possibilities for reform within Islam,
the strategies used by groups like Sisters in Islam to push
open the public space and expand the public voice of Muslim women articulating a rights-based
understanding of Islam. She will also speak about Musawah, the
new initiative for a global movement for equality and justice
in the Muslim family and the holistic framework for reform that it offers to deal with the realities of
the 21st century.
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posted Apr 1, 2010 9:09 AM by Malaysian Students Association University of Michigan
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updated Apr 1, 2010 9:17 AM
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Election Day
ELECTION DAY: Apr 10, 2010 3pm @ MASON HALL 1401
**Snacks will be served followed by the screening of Malaysian Cultural
Night 2010 Video!
Please make sure to be there to select the next leaders for UMIMSA!
TODAY is the last day to nominate or apply for a position.
List of candidates will be announced shortly.
Sports This Week!
Hi Guys,
There will NOT be captain ball practice this Friday since most of us
are involved in dikir barat practice from 8 - 10 pm that day. Sorry!! We'll play next week. Thanks! =)
Kai Liang Nyoi
Cuisine and Cultural Festival
"Cuisine and Cultural Festival (CCF) is PROVIDES? largest fundraiser of
the
year. CCF is a unique event that showcases a dinner buffet featuring a
variety of ethnic dishes followed by an evening of cultural performances
by
a number of on-campus groups.
Date: April 3rd, Saturday
Time: 6-9pm
Location: East Hall
Our food range from Chinese, American, Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Utopian to Mediterranean, and will be served buffet-style. Participating restaurants are Mrs Fields, Blue Nile, Pita Kabob Grill,
Teriyaki Flame, Lucky Kitchen, Pizza Hut, Silvio's, Tio's, Madras
Masala,
and many more!
Later that evening, there will be a display of cultural performances
like
dancing, singing, martial arts coming from various backgrounds. Some of
your performers include Friars, NVRFlo, Malaysian Magunatip Dance, Dikir
Barat, IASA Indian dance, Chinese Yo-yo, and many more.
Tickets will be sold at $6 presale and $8 at the door, contact
provides@umich.edu to get tickets!
Click here for more info. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to impoverished children from
around the world, come make a difference!
First Annual ACED Economic Case Competition
Up for a challenge from the Harvard Business School? Want to learn more about the emerging markets in Asia? Want to spend half day on a fun and
exciting teamwork experience and possibly walk away with $200 cash? The
Association for Chinese Economic Development (ACED) would like to invite
you to participate in:
First Annual Economic Case Competition
Date: April 3, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10:30am-5pm (participant registration)
Venue: R0210 Ross School of Business
Sign up for Case Competition:
Email your name, year and major to board-umaced@umich.edu by 11:59pm,
Friday, April 2, 2010.
Be an audience:
Prof Deardorff's speech on International Trade: 1pm-2.30pm
Watch teams final presentation in front of judges: 3pm-5pm
Please feel free to sign up with your friends. Maximum of 4 people per
team.
Individuals are welcomed to sign up. We will team you up with other
amazing participants! This event is open to public and free-of-charge. No
business
background required. *Lunch and light refreshment provided*
Rashida Tlaib Event
A MuJew Event….
Rashida Tlaib - First Muslim Woman Elected to the Michigan Legislature
Wednesday, March 31st
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Union - Pond ABC
Rashida Tlaib is the current state representative for Southwest Detroit
(12th District). The daughter of Palestinian immigrants, Rep. Tlaib
became
the
first Muslim woman elected to the state legislature in 2008. She will
speak
about her experience as a Muslim woman in America and in American
politics.
Additionally, she will discuss her relationship with her Jewish
predecessor
and role model, Steve Tobocman, and her views on the current
relationship
between Muslims and Jews in Metro-Detroit.
Michigan Daily Job Opportunity
The Michigan Daily's opinion section is looking for a diverse group of
passionate individuals to join its team as columnists for the spring and summer terms. In an effort to draw from the biggest pool of students
possible, I would like to enlist the help of you, the leaders and members of student organizations on campus, to pass on my call for columnists
to
your members and anyone else you think may be interested.
Any current student is welcome to apply, regardless of whether or not
you will be taking classes or living in Ann Arbor during the summer. You do
not
have to write about or be interested in politics to be a great
columnist. I
simply want writers that will provoke a thoughtful conversation on
campus
through their writing. An ideal columnist has an engaging voice, a
unique
perspective on the issues they treat and the ability to communicate
effectively through writing.
The Michigan Daily's opinion section should give rise to the voice of
the
student body, and I encourage anyone that wants their voice to be heard
to
apply. Please e-mail me if you or any of your organization's members are
interested at aschiff@umich.edu and I will happily reply with an
application.
Enjoy!
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