Skyline University College, through its Sports Department, recently organized a birthday party for the international students staying in the hostel.
Skyline organizes various activities for the students staying at the hostel to make their living in the UAE more fun and also to make their student accommodation feel like a home away from home. At the hostel, students can also enjoy facilities such as the gym, where they can exercise to improve their health and fitness, and the common room, where they can relax and unwind.
In the latest Skyline Toastmasters Club meeting, TM Alok, Area 45 Director of Toastmasters International, served as the toastmaster of the day. With the theme “Stories,” the members shared their personal journeys. Three members also gave project speeches: P1, which is focused on identifying the members' speaking skills; P3, which helped members organize their speeches; and P9, which focused on developing persuasion skills.
Skyline’s Toastmaster club regularly organizes meetings to harness its members’ leadership skills and develop their confidence in speaking. For more information on meetings and Toastmasters, please contact Ms. Nadine on Nadine.felix@skylineuniversity.ac.ae.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?suc-toastmasters-stories
Skyline University College, through the efforts of faculty member Dr. Taleb Eli and the Services Committee headed by Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh, Dean for Student Affairs, organized a Drug Awareness seminar on January 27, 2019, at SUC Multi-Purpose Hall. This seminar is part of SUC’s annual drug awareness programs organized for its freshmen students.
The purpose of the event was to educate the students and other attendees about the dangers of drug abuse. The speakers were 1st Warrant Officer, Mr. Rashed Al-Shihi; First Sergeant Mr. Ahmed Shaker; First Sergeant, Ms. Hind Alnuaimi; and First Sergeant, Mr. Khalid Ali Mohammad of the Awareness and Rehabilitation section of the Sharjah Police Department.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/community-services?drug-awareness-seminar-2020
The delegation from Gujarat, India, led by Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama and Principal Secretary Anju Sharma of the Government of Gujarat visited Skyline to promote “ Study in Gujarat “ initiative by the state government on January 18, 2020. The delegation was welcomed by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mohammad In’airat; Director for Marketing and Communications, Mr. Rakesh Gaur; Dean for the School of Business, Dr. Ajith Kumar; and Dean for the School of IT, Dr. Deepak Kalra. The guests were briefed about Skyline's 30 years of academic excellence. During the visit, five MOUs (Memorandums of Understanding) with various academic institutions in Gujarat were signed. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mohammad In’airat signed the MOU for Skyline. Dr. Nehal Shukha, Member of the Board of Governors, signed for Gujarat Technological University; Mr. Virkam Goyal, Associate Director, signed for Karnavati University; Dr. Arjav Bavarva, Executive Office of International Affairs, represented RK University; Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Director, signed for the School of Petroleum and Technology of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU); and Dr. V.K. Srivastava, Vice-Chancellor, signed for Sankalchand Patel University.
The MOUs featured possible areas of collaboration in research activities, exchange of academic materials, and exchange among students and faculty members. Skyline University expresses it sincere gratitude to H.E. Vipul - Consul General, Consulate General of India in Dubai, and Mr. Pankaj Bodkhe, Consul (Economic and Education) for the opportunity given to host the delegation.
The Skyline community greeted the freshmen with excitement on their first day at SUC! Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mohammad In’airat; Dean for Student Services Affairs, Dr. Osama Ali Thawabeh; Dr. Ajith Kumar, Dean for the School of Business; and Dr. Deepak Kalra, Dean for the School of IT welcomed the students, imparted the mission and vision of the university, discussed the rules and policies, and encouraged students to join clubs and committees as it will further develop their skills and prepare them for the professional world.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?freshmen-orientation-spring-jan-2020
It’s a new year and for Skyline Toastmasters Club it’s also a time to get inspired and motivated. On January 14, 2020, the club held its first meeting for the year. With the theme “Never Give Up,” the members shared their stories of hope and inspiration with Head Librarian Mr. Sheikh Maideen as the Toastmaster of the day.
Skyline Toastmasters Club aims to develop members’ public speaking and leadership skills. For more information on meetings and Toastmasters, please contact Ms. Nadine on Nadine.felix@skylineuniversity.ac.ae.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?skyline-toastmasters-club-never-give-up
Skyline University College, in collaboration with The Young Vision, hosted the AI and Leadership Workshop for the Heads of the Departments on January 14, 2020. Mr. Ahmed Ameen Ashour of Microsoft Corporation – Gulf conducted a session on Education Technology. Dr. Ajith Kumar of the School of Business gave an interactive discussion on “Leadership” and Dr. Mohammed Afifi gave a talk on “Artificial Intelligence in Education.”
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?hod-workshop-on-ai-and-leadership
At Skyline, students and employees’ safety is a priority. On that note, Skyline University College organized a First Aid and Fire Safety training for employees where they learn the fundamentals of minimizing risk of injuries and accidents in the workplace.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?fire-safety-and-first-aid-training
A few more days to go until the end of SUC’s 5th edition of fitness challenge. Who among the employees will complete the Mission: Slimpossible?
For the latest fitness activity, the faculty and staff used SUC’s gym for treadmill workouts.
As part of the Mission Slimpossible fitness challenge, Skyline employees were introduced to various activities encouraging them to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Recently, the Sports Department and the Human Resources Department arranged an abs workout for employees. With the help of fitness trainers from Val'O8, employees perform several ab exercises.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/sports-updates?suc-mission-slimpossible-abs-workout
Skyline’s FDP (Faculty Development Program) aims to foster an environment where teachers learn new skills or hone existing ones. This program ensures that faculty members continue to deliver quality and innovative education.
In the recent FDP meeting, SUC's Research Committee invited Dr. Ogechi Adeola, Associate Professor of Marketing from Lagos Business School, to give a discussion on Research Process.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?skyline-fdp-on-research-process
Skyline University College, in partnership with NMC Hospital and Sunny Medical Clinic, arranged an employee immunization on Tuesday. The flu vaccination, which took place at the campus, was part of the workplace wellness program initiated by the Sports and Human Resource Departments.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/sports-updates?suc-employee-immunization