Skyline University College has welcomed a new batch of IATA Foundation Diploma in Travel and Tourism students yesterday, July 4, 2017 at SUC campus. Students will need to complete two months of course study prior to acquiring their IATA certification. The class will run from July 2 to August 31, 2017 at SUC campus. Center for Professional Development (CPD) Coordinator and SUC Assistant Professor Dr. Ajith Kumar conducted the orientation followed by the distribution of kits. Welcome to Skyline, students!
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Skyline University College Associate Professor Dr. Nadir Kolachi and Assistant Professor Dr. Kakul Agha participated in Oxford Business and Economics Conference at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom on July 1-2, 2017. Dr. Nadir and Dr. Kakul presented two case studies on Emerging Trends of Entrepreneurial Activities of EXPO 2020 and ITL Group of Cosmos, Dubai.
Skyline University College Associate Professor and Chair of Teaching Effectiveness Committee Dr. Mohit Vij has recently participated at the 3rd Global Tourism and Hospitality Conference organized by Hong Kong Polytechnic University in Hong Kong on June 5-7, 2017. Dr. Mohit presented his findings of the study on, Residents’ Perceptions towards a Mega Event: A Case of Dubai World Expo 2020. “The results of the study focused on the importance of taking residents in confidence for organizing any successful event. So far UAE residents look quite positive towards World Expo 2020, however, need of the hour is to establishing and communicating few tangible gains to the residents, out of the event enabling them to get involved in a better way," Dr. Mohit enthused. The 3-day conference witnessed rounds of academic deliberation made by academicians and practitioners from all over the world.
The Filipino Community at Skyline University College has organized a Ramadan Community Service to the victims of human trafficking who are under the care of Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Dubai on June 23, 2017. The SUC staffs arrived with donations and food for the victims and conducted games for the entertainment of the crowd as well as a film showing. Laughter and smiles radiated in the room all throughout the program. SUC Assistant Professor, Dr. Sharon Mendoza-Dreisbach organized the community service at POLO Dubai as part of the Ramadan Community Service of SUC.
Skyline University College Services Committee has initiated a Ramadan Community Service entitled “Ramadan Trainers’ Training” to Kabayan Non-Profit Organization (KNPO) — a group professional volunteers who teach their expertise to the Filipino Community. The second program was an intensive Excel Class conducted by SUC Associate Professor Dr. Riktesh Srivastava on June 9, 2017 at SUC campus. The Ramadan Trainers’ Training coordinator is SUC Assistant Professor Dr. Sharon Mendoza-Dreisbach with SUC Services Committee coordinator Associate Professor Dr. Mahesh Agnihotri. The workshops are conducted as part of the CSR activities of SUC.
The 5-day IELTS Workshop organized by Skyline University College English Language Center has commenced today, June 11, 2017. The workshop serves as a guide and training for students and aspirants to be acquainted with the IELTS exam criteria, rules, and other guidelines in order to achieve a passing score during the actual test. The workshop also provides helpful tips, which participants can use to get a comprehensive understanding of the test categories namely, Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing. The SUC IELTS workshop will run from June 11-15, 2017, from 10:30AM-12:30PM at SUC Multi-Purpose Hall.
In this holy month of Ramadan, Skyline University College Community Services Committee has organized an Iftar Dinner followed by a cricket match played by Sharjah laborers under the floodlights of SUC cricket ground on June 7, 2017. This annual event is organized in line with SUC’s commitment in taking part in UAE’s Year of Giving that extends to all people regardless of social background. Through SUC’s conscious effort to promote social awareness and responsible social involvement, this event has brought together the laborer guests in a traditional Iftar dinner to break the fast of the day.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan has organized a Composition Contest on the topic “What do I Know about Azerbaijan?” in partnership with Skyline University College. Vice Counsel of Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ms. Ayan Aliyeva attended the prize distribution ceremony to award the winner of the competition on June 4, 2017 at SUC campus. SUC BBA student Athar Nazir bagged the award against 15 other SUC students who took part in the composition-writing contest. A certificate was awarded along with national souvenirs and gifts.
Skyline University College organized an Iftar Dinner for its students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff on June 7, 2017 at SUC campus. People gathered at the tick of the clock just in time to break the fast period of the day. SUC has accommodated more than 250 guests for a sumptuous Iftar meal. This gathering is organized annually by SUC in observation of the holy month of Ramadan.
Skyline University College has successfully gathered diplomats, government officials, corporate and media partners in an exclusive Suhoor Night in this auspicious month of Ramadan last night, June 5, 2017, at Al Majlis, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation Director of Labour Offices Department H.E. Sheikh Abdulrahman Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority-Shurooq CEO H.E. Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal along with Consul General of India H.E. Vipul, Consul General of Morocco H.E. Abderrahim Rahhaly, Consul General of Azerbaijan H.E. Parviz Ismailzada, Consul General of Sri Lanka H.E. Charitha Yattogoda and diplomatic representatives from the consulates of Angola, USA, Ireland, Russia and Peru graced this intimate gathering. SUC Executive Director and COEC Mr. Nitin Anand, Deputy Director for Public Relations Mr. Firas Al Tabbaa, Deputy Director, Head for Marketing and Creative Communications Mr. Rakesh Gaur, and SUC professors and staff gave a warm welcome to all guests and expressed their highest regard for their presence and continuous support.
Skyline University College Services Committee has initiated a Ramadan Community Service entitled “Ramadan Trainers’ Training” to Kabayan Non-Profit Organization (KNPO)—a group professional volunteers who teach their expertise to the Filipino Community—by providing them with free trainings on Organizational Values, Excel Class, and Mental Health Workshop among others. SUC Research Committee Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Nadir Ali Kolachi conducted the first training session on Organization Values last May 26, 2017 at SUC campus. The participants found the contents of the workshop helpful that mainly targeted on practical activities based on time management, stress management, being successful professionals and practices of social acceptance. The Ramadan Trainers’ Training coordinator is SUC Assistant Professor Dr. Sharon Mendoza-Dreisbach with SUC Services Committee coordinator Associate Professor Dr. Mahesh Agnihotri. The workshops are conducted as part of the CSR activities of SUC.
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