Students Celebrate Industry Awareness Day 2008

The event was organized on Wednesday 26 November by the First Year Diploma students of the Applied Business & Technology program at Fujairah Men’s College. It was part of a project designed to make students aware of the private companies in Fujairah. Students in a group of 3 and 4 chose a private company for their project and researched the company which include interviewing the company managers. When they found enough information, the students then prepared presentation on the company.
The next step was for students to organize and advertise the Industry Awareness Day to others. They created posters, video clips and invited the company representatives to be present during their presentation. The companies also displayed their products or services. The representatives from the 13 major private companies from Fujairah participated in the event to display their products and watch the presentations of students.
Mr. Mark Johnson, Director of HCT-Fujairah inaugurated the event. He thanked the company representatives and the students for organizing such a great learning event.
The event was a perfect setting for students to have an authentic learning experience and learn about how a private business operates.
Rana Chakma, Business faculty who guided the students, commented, “I’m very happy to be in a position to guide my students, and let them have an authentic learning experience from the event. I thank my colleagues: Mohamed Payab, Community Liaison Coordinator, and Krystyna Krol, Academic Chair, Career Programs, for their excellent support and ideas. And thank you to my colleagues (English faculty), Sandra Rose and Andrew McGill who helped students with their English.”During the students’ reflection and feedback session after the event, they said, “We all really enjoyed the project. We realized that we learnt a lot of things, such as time management skills, communication skills, organization skills, leadership skills, interview skills etc.”

Krystyna Krol

Fujairah Men’s College has selected their 2nd “Student of the Month” of this academic year based on the following criteria; the student has demonstrated commitment, effort and drive to improve his academic progress and the student has shown remarkable improvement in one or more areas related to personal skills (e.g. improved time management, enhanced organizational skills… etc.).

 

2nd “Student of the Month” Mohamed Ali Abdulla Ali Rashed

Mohamed’s English instructor Ms. Sandy Rose nominated him and this is what he had to say about his performance: Mohamed is consistently good in all English skills - writing, listening, and speaking. Has almost 100% attendance, only absent when helping to clean Khorfakkan Beach. He uses all the facilities in the college (Library, Student Success Centre, etc.). He remains focused at all times, asking intelligent questions, helping other students and teachers. Mohamed is quick to complete small projects, setting himself high standards and attaining them. He participates in Table Tennis and is also on the Student Council. He has a quietly positive influence on his peers. He is an asset to class and is very polite, helpful and considerate of others needs at all times.

Congratulations Mohamed!

Krystyna Krol

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Colleges Celebrate Human Rights Week

Fujairah Women’s College and Men’s College held their first annual Human Rights Week May 17th-21st, with the aim of celebrating and promoting awareness of human rights. This year is the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and with the support of the Higher Colleges of Technology Chancellor H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak al Nahayan the week long celebration was launched.
The week aimed at promoting the concepts of human rights and educating students about how human rights affect their everyday lives and how they can ensure human rights of others. The week centred around five themes: Dignity, Equality, Tolerance, Freedom, and Peace, with each day of the week focusing on a theme. Students at both the Fujairah Men’s College and the Fujairah Women’s College participated in a wide variety of activities including poetry and art competitions, word of the day discussions, debates, speech competitions, and daily “calls to action”. Students and faculty attended “Call to Action” sessions which signified their commitment with hand prints. Guest speakers highlighted the week.
Urs Stirnimann, a Swiss lawyer was sponsored by H.E. Sheikh Nahayan and the Swiss Embassy. Mr Stirnimann spoke about the history of human rights and answered questions about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Dr. Hassam Hazen, expert on Shariah Law from Sharjah University, addressed the embodiment of human rights in Shariah Law and the requirements of respect for all people.
The Polish Ambassador, His Excellency Roman Chalaczkiewicz, presented a talk on the Polish quest for freedom, their struggles and successes. His presentation was highlighted by the movie entitled “The Road to Freedom – Learning from Poland’s Experience”. His Excellency also presented a book and DVD to the College library.
Students from the Men’s College wrote and presented a play dealing with theme of peace and forgiveness.
Daily themes were promoted throughout the halls of the Colleges with thought provoking images highlighting the importance of human rights around the world and in the UAE. The students were encouraged to reflect upon their own lives and how they can promote human rights.

Krystyna Krol