To celebrate the International Day of Tolerance, Skyline University College conducted a holistic event in the campus that highlighted an interesting one-hour workshop entitled “Tolerance” conceived and conducted by Dr. Kakul Agha yesterday, November 16, 2016. The objective of the workshop was to provide an understanding and instill the value of tolerance among the young students of the university. Another highlight of the Tolerance Workshop was an engaging activity where the students joined heads to perform a group task and successfully concluded and understood the importance, value, and need of tolerance in the society.
Skyline University College Sports Department headed by Mr. Sanjay Benjamin conducted a BMI Test and Health Check-Up yesterday, November 8, 2016 at SUC Multi-Purpose Hall. SUC students, faculty members and staff participated in the event and took advantage of the doctor’s consultation and check-up.
Standard Chartered Bank trainers Ms. Kirsty Collier-Head, Strategy, Planning and Governance, Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing, AME Standard Chartered and Ms. Nour Kaabachi-Credit Analyst, Commercial Banking Standard Chartered conducted a training session for HIV and AIDS today, November 6, 2016, in cooperation with Skyline University College Services Committee and Corporate Affairs Office. The classes of SUC faculty members Dr. Taleb Bilal Eli and Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam participated the session and actively engaged in the activities prepared by Standard Chartered. The HIV and AIDS training session aimed at educating students about the risks and causes of the disease and raising awareness to address prevention and treatments.
Skyline University College is grateful for the presence of our esteemed panelists in the HR Roundtable Meet-Up event organized by Corporate Affairs Office yesterday, November 6, 2016. A panel discussion and audience interaction took place addressing the qualifications and personalities of applicants that companies look for when hiring new employees. The panelists also shared their company values and principles to give the audience an idea of how they work to meet certain standards.
The panelists of the HR Roundtable Meet-Up were Mr. Yasir Ourtashi, Vice President of Learning and Development of Emirates Islamic Bank; Mr. Ashok Nair, Executive Director-Regional Client Business Partner Developing Markets of Nielsen; Ms. Fiona Fox, Chief of Staff MEMA Managing Directors Office of HP Enterprise; Mr. Arul Pinto, Human Resources Head of Fetchr; and Mr. Jubal Ruges, Regional Recruitment Manager of Hire Rightt–Executive Search.
The HR Roundtable Meet-Up is under the initiative of SUC Corporate Affairs Office headed by Mr. Mohammad Rasheed Khalid.
Skyline University College freshmen students gathered last October 27, 2016 for the Introbash 2016, a Fresher’s Welcome Party, organized by SUC Events Committee. It was a night of getting to know each other and familiarizing themselves to the SUC student community, which is composed of alumni and current students who also attended to show support. Corporate Affairs Office Head, Mr. Mohammad Rasheed Khalid; Student Services Department Head, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh; and faculty members, Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam and Dr. Taleb Bilal Eli were present at the occasion to supervise the event. Introbash 2016 took place at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Deira Dubai.
Skyline University College(SUC) Community Services Committee organized a Blood Donation Camp today, October 23, 2016. The students, faculty, and staffs have participated in the event and generously poured out their blood donations, which will greatly help those in need.
The Blood Donation Camp was spearheaded by SUC Community Services Committee chair and member, Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam and Dr. Mahesh Agnihotri.
“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.”
― Dalai Lama
The 3rd Inter-School Young Business Talent Hunt (YBTH) 2016 held at Skyline University College (SUC) campus on October 18-20, 2016 has garnered an overwhelming participation of more than 1,200 students competing in three categories of Advertisement Design, New Business Plan, and New Mobile Application.
The competition has attracted an enormous response from schools in UAE, about 291 competing teams in this 3-day event.
"The competition aims to challenge high schoolers to gain real-world opportunities and skills. Every year, TYV and SUC together provide a platform for students to demonstrate their business ideas and strategies. This event helps them to explore their hidden talents and encourages them to network with business experts and peer groups which help them to add value to the business plan," says Dr. Namrata K. Pathania, TYV Founder and Editor.
In line with SUC's mission of providing quality education, the young business talent aims at harnessing the knowledge of the students while at the same time inculcating the value of hard work in academics and extra-curricular activities. SUC COEC Mr. Nitin Anand states, "SUC, in pursuance of its mission, has always supported and encouraged young people to express their talents in ways which they can improve and develop their entrepreneurial abilities, their innovative thinking, and their power to create and execute ideas."
The success of the competition would not be possible without the participation of the esteemed line of external and internal judges and the staff of SUC and TYV. The 3rd Young Business Talent Hunt 2016 is a joint event partnership of Skyline University College and The Young Vision Magazine.
Advertisement Design:
WINNER: Dubai Gem Private School
1st Runner Up: The Westminster School
2nd Runner Up: Delhi Private School Dubai
New Business Plan:
WINNER: Sharjah American International School
1st Runner Up: Delhi Private School Sharjah
2nd Runner Up: New Indian Model School
New Mobile Application:
WINNER: Dubai Gem Private School
1st Runner Up: Dubai International Academy
2nd Runner Up: American International School
Skyline Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club (SEIC) conducted the National Symposium on Issues and Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs in Contemporary Times today, October 17, 2016. Skyline University College is grateful to have been granted with the participation of distinguished women entrepreneurs from UAE namely, Ms. Najla Al Ansari, Ms. Ruchika Singhal, Ms. Dawn Metcalfe, and Ms. Janine Bensouda. The guests had a Panel Discussion on Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs with Panel Moderator, SUC Assistant Professor, Dr. Kakul Agha. SEIC members, delegates from the industry, and SUC BBA and MBA students were present at the event.
The organizing committee of the symposium includes SUC faculty members: Dr. Mohit Vij, Dr. Kakul Agha, Dr. Gouher Ahmed, Dr. Anil Dubey, and Dr. Calvin Lee.
Have you joined a student club yet? The club fair is still up and running for registration!
SUC Dance Club is already active and had their first run of practice yesterday. We can’t wait to see what other clubs and committees have in store for everyone this year.
What a great day for Team FC Dreams! FC Dreams won against FC Zuzulin in this week’s football 5-A-SIDE tournament!
Congratulations, FC Dreams!
Watch out for the next Sports Weekly Activity care of our SUC Sports Department.
The 8th CEO Lecture Series has been a success. The whole management of Skyline University College is grateful for the presence of our guest speaker, Mr. Chris Johnson, Vice President of Enterprise Group. Mr. Johnson's remarkable years of experience in the business industry is truly an inspiring journey.
The 8th CEO Lecture Series is an initiative of SUC Corporate Affairs Office headed by Mr. Mohammad Rasheed Khalid.
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Sharjah Office Head His Excellency Sheikh Abdulrahman Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Legal Advisor and Communication Department Supervisor Mr. Hassan Darwish, and Legal Advisor Ms. Amina Abdullah visited Skyline University College today, October 10, 2016. Along with SUC COEC Mr. Nitin Anand who welcomed and met with the visitors are SUC Deputy Director for Public Relations Mr. Firas Al Tabbaa, Academic Support Services Head Ms. Sunita Marwaha, Finance Department Head Mr. Elvin Miranda, HR In-Charge Ms. Kiran Sharma, PRO Mr. Abdul Haleem, and HR Executive Ms. Gold Rabena.