Group photo with UTAR President
UTAR alumni had a networking Chinese New Year lunch at UTAR Sungai Long
Campus Multi-purpose Hall on 27 February 2016. The lunch was organised by
the Department of Alumni Relations and Placement (DARP) and it was hosted by
UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik. Also present
was Vice-President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Dr Teh Chee
Seng, DARP Head Lim Swea Jen, Deans of Faculties, lecturers, staff, and
students.
The lunch started with the auspicious Prosperity Toss or commonly known as Yee
Sang in Chinese and as expected it was accompanied by shouts of
good wishes, good luck, and prosperity for the rest of the year. Besides
seizing the opportunity for a Chinese New Year get together, the lunch also
aimed to foster togetherness and networking among the alumni and with the
university staff.
Prof Chuah and Dr Teh talking to the alumni during lunch
Prof Chuah welcomed the alumni and said, “It’s always a pleasure to meet our
UTAR alumni and to catch up for a chat to see how you’re doing at work, to
hear of the progress that you are making, and to update you on the
university’s developments. I hope all of you will continue to become valued
members of our vibrant alumni community and that you will continue to
contribute to the university and inspire your juniors in UTAR.”
UTAR Alumni Association President Koh Fook Huat commented that he was happy
to meet everyone and aims to work harder to bring more UTAR graduates
together and to participate in the alumni events. He hopes more graduates
would return to provide support to the juniors at the university by giving
feedback and updates on the industry and employment.
From right: Gary Lai, Looi Heng Keat, Woo Chuan Siang, Tan Boon Chun, Ting
Chung Soon, and Brandon Tan
UTAR alumnus Brandon Tan, the Talent Acquisition Manager at Iconix
Consulting, enjoys his work very much and is thankful for the education and
training received at UTAR. Another alumnus Gary Lai, owner of Binatek
Technology which he founded in Kuantan, came all the way to Sungai Long for
the lunch. He was happy to catch up with other graduates and network with
entrepreneurs like him.
Goh Cher Hou (left) and Nurul singing a
capella
Alumna Ting Zhao Song gave a short talk on her experience as a Special
Officer to Deputy Education Minister YB Senator Chong Sin Woon. She talked
about how she boldly approached the Senator for a job while at Ipoh and she
finally got it. She advised other graduates to seek their own success by
taking the effort to seize opportunities that are available in the industry.
She said, “There isn’t a standard method to secure a job, but UTAR has
taught me to be courageous and positive when it comes to chasing my own
career. I learnt to be independent and I sharpened my skills through
participation in various campus activities. I feel very confident of myself
now and what I can do to help others.” She elaborated that working with the
ministry taught her a lot about how hard people work and how dedicated
people can be.
Ting Zhao Song talking about her work experience
Goh Cher Hou and Nurul Izwazi binti Mohd Nor gave a creative and melodious a
capella performance during the lunch. Their harmonious voices
were truly entertaining. After the lunch, the annual general meeting for the
UTAR Alumni Association was convened.
International students who came from Kampar Campus for the lunch, from
right: Ogbeibu Samuel, Olabode Taye, Eva Seidl, Jeon Ju Hyeon, Choi
Youbin, Choi Jung Hyun, Mariam Jinga, Evans A. Haron, Yeziel K. Benedicto,
and Gum Lueth Arhuil
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