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2nd College and University Student Award Assembly 2009 (CUSA) PDF Print E-mail

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Building a bridge of Peace and Understanding through Community Service

‘Membina Jalinan Keamanan dan Bersefahaman melalui Khidmat Masyarakat’

Announcement:
Due to suspected H1N1 in UUM, CUSA will be postponed till a later date to be announced.
Sorry for any inconvenience.


1.0 Introduction

College and University Student Assembly (CUSA) is an annual volunteer service award program that provides a platform for undergraduate students to exchange ideas and share best practices on volunteerism and culture of service.

The 1st CUSA was held in 2008 participated by 280 students from 10 universities and colleges. The program incorporates cognitive and experiential learning and received tremendous response from students. Several universities received awards for their outstanding community service programmes. (refer to Attachment for report of 1st CUSA 2008)

The 2nd College and University Student Assembly (CUSA) with the theme: “Building a Bridge of Peace and Understanding through Community Service” will be held on 14 – 16 August 2009 at the Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah.

Over 200 student leaders representing various student organizations from around the nation are expected to attend this premier national assembly which will showcase best practices on community service and innovative ideas of character building.

Several categories of awards including on community service, leadership and innovation will be conferred during CUSA to outstanding student organizations.

2.0 About Collegiate Ambassador for Peace (CAP)

CAP is part of a global network of student leaders representing the diversity of the human family. They stand on the common ground of shared principles and are committed to the path of promoting reconciliation, overcoming barriers, and building peace. The primary objective for the CAP initiative is first and foremost to create a caring community within the university compound. CAP appointees are encouraged to pursue personal excellence through challenging one’s limitations and to use their capacities for the greater good by promoting a life of service towards all aspects of life.

3.0 Objectives

  1. To inculcate the true spirit of Living for Others (volunteerism) and culture of service among our youths
  1. To recognize students involvement in community service by awarding outstanding service programmes.
  1. To facilitate cooperation and partnership in community service programmes among students to promote national unity.
  1. To provide experiential learning and leadership skills to develop our youths as responsible citizens for nation-building.

4.0 Project Particulars

Announcement:
Due to suspected H1N1 in UUM, CUSA will be postponed till a later date to be announced.
Sorry for any inconvenience.


Partnership :

Co-organiser
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Universal Peace Federation of Malaysia (UPF)

Endorsed by

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Participants : 250 university students

(UUM, USM, UTHM, UM, UPM, UMP, UTAR, UMT)

Registration Fees : RM 100 (including meals, accommodation, and seminar kits)

 

5.0 Organizing Committee

Board of Advisors

Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Datin Paduka Seri Hjh Zaleha Ismail
President, Universal Peace Federation of Malaysia

Yang Berbahagia Datuk Dr. Ahmad Faiz Bin Hj. Abd Hamid
Deputy Vice Chancellor, UUM

Yang Berbahagia Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Khoo Kay Khim
Ambassador for Peace

Associate Prof. Normah Dali
Vice President, Universal Peace Federation of Malaysia

Dr. Teh Su Thye
Secretary General, Universal Peace Federation of Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Mustapa Kassim
Professor, Universiti Utara Malaysia

Prof. Datin Dr. Rahmah Bujang
Professor, Universiti Malaya

Mr. Puniamurthy Krishnasamy
Senior Assistant Registrar, HEP, UM

 

Working Committee

Project Director : Awalludin Safar Bin Jaafar

Assistant Director : Khairul Hazwan Bin Anwar

Secretary : Norliza Bt Abdullah

Treasurer : Nor Aslina Bt Tahir

Management : Rina Sazriannie Bt. Ahmad Zaini

Protocol : Zalazeyana Yantie Zainal

Publicity & Marketing: Amalia Rosmadi

Public Relations : Cheah Lisa

Meals : Nurul Syafidah Jamil

Media Relation : Nicholas Lee

Logistic : Muhammad Hafiz Bin Misron

 

About Universal Peace Federation (UPF) (Reg No: 1158-08-SEL)

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global alliance of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace in which everyone can live in freedom, harmony, cooperation, and prosperity. Peace is not simply the absence of war or a term that applies only to the relationships among nations. Peace is an essential quality that should characterize all relationships.

The Universal Peace Federation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

UPF Malaysia chapter was inaugurated in 2005 with patronage of Tan Sri Datuk Paduka Dr. Hjh Saleha Hj. Mohd. Ali. Many local peace initiatives have been carried out such as character education, peace leadership education, Ambassador for Peace and Global Peace Festival.

 

Photos (Service project Cusa) ( CAP 2008 appointment )

 

For more information about CUSA, please contact (Lisa 012 5288 954) | (Nicholas 012 340 7289)