Fayette House Committee 2011

Dear Peacocks,

The Board has elected the following officers of Fayette House 2011 to positions of leadership and responsibility as the following:

President: Danny Kobinath Tan a/l Balakrishnan

Vice President 1: Alicia Khoo Poh Ean

Vice President 2: Shamala Nair a/p Shreetharan

Treasurer: Melody Kwa Sue Ling

Secretary 1: Leonora Lim Tsu Zhi

Secretary 2: Hilmy Yadhya

Project Manager 1: Saberina Beneet

Project Manager 2: Surendran a/l Vasigaran

Project Manager 3: Rekha

Project Manager 4: Kavilan a/l Gukacumaran

Congratulations to all appointed officers. All the best!

Sports Day 2010 @ UIU Blog

Go to Upper Iowa University's blogs for a write-up on The Revive-volution SCSJ Sports Day, by Staci Tan.

Notice: The Revive-volution 2010!

Hey, Peacocks! SEGi College Subang Jaya Sports Day is taking place this Saturday! Have you trained for it?! You better be because this year, we have track events, futsal, sukaneka, captain ball and tug-of-war to drain out your stamina! See you!

Date: November 13, 2010

Venue: Padang Awam USJ1

Time: 7am to 1pm

Map to the event venue:

This event is sponsored by 7UP Revive - The Isotonic Drink.

Thrill-O-Ween @ UIU Blog

Find out how Halloween celebration in college went at Upper Iowa University's blog, updated by Staci Tan: Thrill-O-Ween 2010.

Logo Design Contest: Rules & Regulations!

Fayette House 2010

Logo Design Contest

Rules and Regulations

1. Contestants must be a student of Upper Iowa University in the Subang Jaya campus.

2. Contestants are not limited to only one entry per contestants.

3. Entries must be in line with Upper Iowa University’s Peacock.

4. Entries must take into account of placement of Fayette House’s slogan; contestants may fill in with slogans created by contestants and the attached slogans will automatically be counted as separate entries for the Slogan Contest of Fayette House 2010.

5. Entries must be the contestants’ original works.

6. Entries must be submitted via email to scsj.fayette@gmail.com by November 19, 2010. Contestants must provide their:

a. Names

b. Contact numbers

c. Brief description of the entries

d. The files of the entries (in PNG, IL or PS formats)

7. The organizer of the contest reserves the right to publish entries for promotional or documentary purposes.

8. Only one winner will be selected for this contest, and the winner will be notified to collect the winning prize.

9. The winner of the contest will receive a RM50-worth of textbook vouchers for purchase of any new textbooks from Fayette House.

10. The winner may also be invited to present the winning entry to the delegates of Upper Iowa University.

11. The organizer of the contest reserves the right to not adopt the winning entry as the official logo of Fayette House, or to request for edits to the winning entry to be adopted as the official logo of Fayette House.

12. The organizer of the contest reserves the right to change the rules and regulations of the contest without prior notification.

Slogan Contest: Rules and Regulations!

Fayette House 2010

Slogan Contest

Rules and Regulations

1. Contestants must be a student of Upper Iowa University in the Subang Jaya campus.

2. Contestants are not limited to only one entry per contestants.

3. Entries must be in line Fayette House’s role as a bridge between Upper Iowa University and American Degree Program in SEGi College Subang Jaya.

4. Entries must be concise and catchy.

5. Entries must be the contestants’ original ideas.

6. Entries must be submitted via email to scsj.fayette@gmail.com by November 19, 2010. Contestants must provide their:

a. Names

b. Contact numbers

c. Brief description of the entries (optional)

7. The organizer of the contest reserves the right to publish entries for promotional or documentary purposes.

8. Only one winner will be selected for this contest, and the winner will be notified to collect the winning prize.

9. The winner of the contest will receive a RM50-worth of textbook vouchers for purchase of any new textbooks from Fayette House.

10. The winner may also be invited to present the winning entry to the delegates of Upper Iowa University.

11. The organizer of the contest reserves the right to not adopt the winning entry as the official slogan of Fayette House, or to request for edits to the winning entry to be adopted as the official slogan of Fayette House.

12. The organizer of the contest reserves the right to change the rules and regulations of the contest without prior notification.

Election @ UIU Blog

Visit Staci Tan's Upper Iowa University's blog on a little update for Election 2010.

Results of Election 2010

Dear Peacocks,

Following are the twelve officers elected through balloting during Fayette House Election 2010. Congratulations to the elected student representatives!

1. Alicia Khoo
2. Angie Ng
3. Danny Tan
4. Jonathan Dexter
5. Kavilan
6. Leonora Lim
7. Melody Kwa
8. Nigel Chong
9. Rekha
10. Saberina Beneet
11. Shamala Nair
12. Surendran

Update November 1, 2010: Jonathan Dexter pulls out from the board.

Update November 5, 2010: Hilmy Yadhya joins the board to fill in the vacancy.

Update November 8, 2010: Nigel Chong pulls out from the board.

Election Candidates' Pledges

Dear Peacocks,

Fayette House Election 2010 is taking place tomorrow, October 27 from 10am to 5pm at Room 10.8. Please cast your votes to determine your student representatives for Term 2011.

Following are the pledges of your candidates who are contesting in Fayette House Election 2010:

1. "In my point of view, I wish to see the ADP student actively participating in all events of Fayette House in 2011. Besides that, I hope to see more ADP-ins are aware the presence of Fayette House as an active student body in SEGi College and more student are excited about Fayette House events. I promise I will try my best to help Fayette House to fulfil all the above and ready to commit myself to take up the challenge as a Fayette House officer to gain more experience, fun, social skills, confidence and most of all friends by meeting new people and collaborating with them." ~ Alicia Khoo
2. "I can be really loud sometimes but luckily nobody hates me for it. At times I could be really shy so please do not ask me any tough questions or so. I absolutely LOVE studying here in our college, so I would like to make it a better place or probably a second home for everybody in our lovely college. =)" ~ Angie Ng
   
3. "I, Ash Raja, pledge to always do whatever it takes to lead and help everyone within the ADP. I also pledge to do my best to plan and conduct more activities, games and events. It would be my honor to lead this amazing group of students." ~ Ash Raja
4. "I would like to popularize Fayette House among non-ADP student as more is merrier and have events that students will enjoy like “De-stress before Exams” to help student to focus better for exams. My goal is to help ADP students to have fun while studying hard." ~ Danny Tan
5. "Much to my surprise, I was stressed by a lecturer to be a part of the Fayette House. Indeed, trust is much involved, which has not been shown, but has been proven capable. Why risk it all when opportunities come knocking. I, Donavan, will do my best to represent and be a guide to all parties associated with the Fayette house whilst I juggle between my education, work and private life." ~ Donovan Moses
6. "To build a place where students can come to find and discover the diversity of its student population. To provide a mutual support system and a positive learning environment in which every student has an opportunity to develop communication and leadership qualities which in turn foster’s self-confidence and personal growth." ~ Hilmy Yadhya
7. "I, Jonathan Bryan Dexter, solemnly pledge to always perform to the best of my abilities as an officer of the Fayette House. As an officer I will also lead the Fayette House to new highs, bounded only by my imagination." ~ Jonathan Dexter
   
8. "My promise is to help the students gain experience with Fayette House by joining our events. Hopefully with your votes, I’ll do my best." ~ Kavilan
9. "If elected I will make wise decisions and keep everyone's inputs in mind. I cannot promise you things like more recess and longer lunch, but I can promise you that I will always listen to your suggestions and take them to the rest of the student council. I will bring up new ideas to the student council for educational and social programmes.
   Thanks you for your time and vote from me." ~ Kazeem Kayode
10. "I really hope all ADP students will participate actively in events and activities of the Fayette House in the near future.
    Being an ADP-ian, we should all strive to work together for the benefit of our student community. We should work together to create a bond of friendship and respect that will last us for a lifetime. I promise that I will commit myself to the student body and try my best to do what's best for all of us. I will also try to make everything we go a learning experience that will benefit us socially, academically and spiritually." ~ Leonora Lim
11. "I believe being an ADP-ins, will make me proud to be associate with Fayette since I heard a lot of beneficial activities being organized by the officers. I’m sure I’ll participate actively in any way, physically or mentally since it will be fun and enjoyable. In the years to come, ADP-ins may be able to gain memorable experience from all activities that has been organized by Fayette House in 2011. If I am given a chance to be nominated as a board member in Fayette House 2011, I will give my full cooperation and participate in whatever events for the benefit of the club and also will provide creative ideas to attract more students to join the club and make every event a memorable and successful one." ~ Melody Kwa
    
12. "My vision for Fayette House is to help provide a forum under which international and local students can better mingle and get to know about one another and their cultures. I also hope that Fayette House will be better enabled to work towards fulfilling the wishes of the ADP students by providing a centre where they can relay their hopes and problems for the benefit of the ADP Programme. Lastly to establish a good working relationship between Fayette House, as representatives for the students, and the ADP administration." ~ Michelle Kuria
13. "Action speaks louder than words. Thanks." ~ Nigel Chong
14. "I would like to pick up where the previous board members left and provide a better environment to all ADP members. I will be able to guide this board with all my ability and strength so that Fayette House will be known for our best service for everyone. Then talking, I prefer to walk the talk. Thank you!" ~ Preevena
15. "As a candidate for Fayette House 2011, my vision is to be able to utilize my skills and knowledge to be more involved and aid in organizing more fun events that give back to society & at the same time encourage the involvement of more SEGi students in these events." ~ Rekha
16. "My vision and promise for Fayette House 2011 is to contribute insightful apparition, utmost effort and cultivate team spirit to uplift not only the members of the Board, to serve, but also students of Upper Iowa University in the Subang Campus, to participate. My aim will center at team effort, where participation and input will be key ingredients, to continuously raise the bar in exceeding student expectations towards activities and services conceived by the Fayette family. Fresh and revolutionary ideas, as well as integrated effort once again, will keep us ahead of track and further polish the face and outlook of Fayette House for a brighter, promising future." ~ Saberina Beneet
17. "Before I start with my vision and promises I would like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Shamala Nair d/o Sreetharan. I am currently doing my degree in Human Resource Management (HRM). I’m a dedicated student, a friendly person and very sociable. As for my vision and promises, I promise that I will cooperate with the rest of Fayette house member to produce great events. I also promise to keep Fayette House as active as possible. Furthermore, I would like to build a place where students can come and learn something new about the American environment as well as a place where students can overcome their fear of being independent." ~ Shamala Nair
18. "My promise is to make Fayette House not only an ADP student body but to connect with rest of our student population. To bring about change and versatility to our college. And to bring American culture to our doorstep." ~ Surendran

Notice: Halloween Party 2010

For more information, proceed to our Halloween blog: http://scsjhalloween.blogspot.com/

Glitz & Glamour Ball 2010 @ UIU Blog

Check out a post, entitled Glitz & Glamour Ball 2010, published by Staci Tan on Upper Iowa University's blog.

Notice: Fayette House Election 2010!!!

Notice: ADP Freshie Party!!!

To Freshies:

Come join us at Freshie Party and be celebrated as Fayette House welcomes you with fun activities and useful tips to help you learn more about the college and the course, besides meeting new friends.

To Seniors:

Attend to engage with the Freshmen for whatever reason you want to think of (to feel young and fresh again maybe?). After all, what is there to lose?

Ticket Price:

RM3 for Freshies (door gift and Survival Kit included)

RM1 for Seniors (free entrance for Seniors in Peacock T-shirt)

Get your tickets at Fayette House ASAP!

(Fayette House opening hours: Mon-Fri

10.30am to 12.30pm and 3pm to 4pm)

Tiger Trex Campaign: Pledge to Save Tigers

We have barely 500 tigers in Malaysia.

Join us in order to save the tigers.

The group works on a project to support the WWF TX2 campaign to double the number of tigers in the country by 2022.

We’re trying to get a 50,000 pledge to help out the tigers in Malaysia to urge our Prime Minster, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, to attend the Tiger Summit in Vladivostok, Russia, in September 2010 to raise the awareness.

THIS IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO.

It takes less than a minute to sign the petition at TX2 Pledge.

Do spread the words for the vulnerable tigers.

US Independence Party 2010 @ UIU Blog

Come read a blog post on US Independence Day Party 2010, published by Staci Tan on a Upper Iowa University (UIU) blog updated by her weekly.

Freshie Party Summer 2010 @ UIU Blog

Read Staci Tan's blog post about Freshie Party Summer 2010 at her UIU blog!

Freshie Party Summer 2010

Have you ever felt lonely in an environment where everything is a blur and people just flash by, not knowing if they were strangers or your friend? This type of environment is not acceptable in the eyes of Fayette House of Segi College Subang Jaya; therefore a Freshie Party was organized to help the students bear their grounds. The party was held on June 11^th and started at half past eleven. Evidently, the party began with around fifty plus students introducing themselves and getting to know each other. Not only was this necessary for the games played during the day, but this will come in handy throughout their stay in the American Degree Program no matter what their course or major. After the introductions were established, games were organized to test the memory of each student. By far the most popular game was ‘The Blanket Game’ in which all fifty students were separated into two teams by a blanket. A selected person from each team then had to guess who the other team sent out when the blanket drops. After all the fun and games were over, a video of what Fayette House does and who they were was shown right before lunch was served. All in all, the party was a huge success with no tickets left for the extra ten walk-in students! The Freshie’s will never feel lonely again!

For more pictures from the event, go to Freshie Party Summer 2010 on our Facebook page!

Audition for Glitz & Glamour Ball 2010

In conjunction with Glitz & Glamour Ball 2010, a collaborative event of Fayette House and Communication Club, the organizing committee is looking for prospective performers. Are you or someone you know of THE ONE we are looking for?

Contact:

1. Staci Tan 012-6813428; or
2. Neyha Kariyaniya 014-9602080

Registration forms are available at Fayette House, ADP Counter and 10th Floor. Register by 14th July 2010 and you are ready to shine on our stage of glitz and glamour!

Hosting of SEGi Penang ADP Students @ UIU Blog

Read on Hosting of SEGi Penang ADP Students at a UIU blog maintained by Staci Tan.

Coming Soon: Summer Freshie Party!

Hey Peacocks! What are you waiting for?! Come join us at Freshie Party this coming Summer! We are expecting a big crowd because the party is celebrating freshmen from March, April and May intakes! Grab your tickets now!

* Buffet-styled lunch will be served.

Raleigh KL: Skytrex Fundraising Event 2010

Poster of Raleigh KL's Skytrex Fundraising Event posted at Fayette House.

Fayette House is currently supporting a fundraising event for a Raleigh KL's expedition to Bornea at the end of this year! If you were in college today, you might have spotted a poster, entitled "Skytrex Adventure" on ADP notice board. Also, there were fliers left on ADP counters for interested Skytrex participants. The posters can also be spotted in Fayette House, cafeteria and 1st Floor.

So, what's happening you ask. On Tuesday (June 8, 2010), Raleigh KL will conduct a fundraising event at Taman Pertanian Malaysia, Shah Alam. The purpose of the fundraiser is to support the expenses of two Raleigh KL members who will be going for an expedition to Borneo for community work at the end of the year. It is a very noble cause of course but they need fund. And in order to collect enough fund for their expedition, they want you to have fun while helping with the fund!

Here's the deal. There are four available slots for the Skytrex adventure on Tuesday; 9am, 10.30am, 12pm and 1.30pm. Raleigh KL is providing transportation from Asia Jaya Putra LRT Station one hour before each booking time slots. At the rate of RM65, you will be provided with t-shirt, glove, entry fee to Taman Pertanian Malaysia, transportation (as mentioned), lunch and lots of fun when you go from tree to tree via series of aerial obstacles suspended at 3 meters to 22 meters in the air! You can cash or bank-in to 1430-0006860-05-5 (CIMB Bank), email the persons-in-charge your scanned copy of bank-in slip as proof and notify them through sms by this Saturday (June 5, 2010).

Persons-in-charge:

1. Ange Tan 012-6641 525 (angetan6176@gmail.com)
2. Choon Wei 012-3514 362 (skytrexfundraising@gmail.com)
3. Ly Mun 012-9063 545

Did we mention Choon Wei promised to give RM5 rebate to every SEGian participant who comes in a group of ten (10)? It's a good deal for a noble cause so don't miss it! For more information, check out the website of Raleigh KL!

Fliers of the fundraising event pasted on the doors of Fayette House.

ADP Update: MUET Year End 2010

Dear Peacocks,

The registration for MUET Year End 2010 is now opened. Please get your registration form at ADP counter, make RM60 payment to Bursary and hand in your completed registration form to Ms. Anna (ADP Coordinator) by June 4, 2010 (Friday). Please take note that MUET is one of the English proficiency tests, besides TOEFL and IELTS recognized by Upper Iowa University and it a compulsory to complete one of the tests before you can take UIU subjects. Spread the words, Peacocks!

Orientation for May 2010 Intake

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to mix around different types of fishes and put them in an aquarium? Well that was what SEGi College Subang Jaya (SCSJ) did on May 24, 2010. There were not only ADP students this time, but a mix of people from FOCAD, FOBAA and Foundation studies among others. The day began with a massive rush when fresh graduates from all over Malaysia and the world dashed towards their respective counters on the ground floor of SCSJ. Members from all SCSJ clubs, including Fayette House, the Psychology Club, Communication Club and the SEGi College Student Council, to name a few, joined in to control this colossal tidal wave of students. After a two hour fight, all students managed to register themselves and find a spot in the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH).

The orientation officially started with a speech from our principal Dr. Lisa Tan which consisted of encouraging words of wisdom as well as advice on what to expect in SCSJ. Not to forget, there was also a special appearance from UIU’s own Pete the Peacock that entertained the new students.

There was then a briefing from all members of the different faculties to keep it informative. After the boring stuff was done, a hyped-up Ms. Helena, ADP’s head got all the students on their feet with a little exercising and a lot of cheering for their favourite world cup teams. The ADP students were then gathered after lunch to register for their subjects and were given a short introduction to their Fayette House members. What a hectic day it was.

Earth Day Campaign 2010

In conjunction with Earth Day on April 22, 2010, Fayette House made April 2010 the Earth Month! The theme this year was to get creative by reducing, reusing and recycle (the 3R's) with the tagline 'Show Mother Nature How Creative You Are'! Thus, Fayette House decorated the 10th floor the Earth Month-style. From the left over cardboard boxes Fayette House had piling up in Fayette House, we cut them into cardboards so that we could write fun environmental messages on them. Next, we had them hung or pasted all over the 10th floor counter for the whole month! Other than the colourful cardboards, we had a huge banner with environmental messages too! But the special thing about the banner was that it was a reused banner! The banner was actually the work of students back in 2008 and we brought it back to show our support in reusing things. Other than that, Fayette House set up a t-shirt painting booth so that students also could be creative and express their appreciation and love for Mother Nature. We hoped that these gestures will help ignite the environmental-friendly self in you! Happy Earth Month!

Like usual, for more photos of the event, look for the photo album, entitled Earth Day Campaign 2010, on our Facebook page.

Earth Day Camp @ UIU Blog

Read a blog post on Earth Day Camp 2010 by Staci Tan on an Upper Iowa University (UIU) blog that she maintains here.

Earth Day Camp 2010

Group photo of all campers.

In a time when people are too busy to remember the little things in life, we forget that our Earth is indeed sick and we need to spread the awareness. Taking the initiative, Fayette House set up an Earth Day Camp to get the students of Segi College Subang Jaya to feel closer to nature. It was a thrilling event in which the students spent two days and one night in the Chilling Waterfalls in Kuala Kubu Bharu. It was an exciting journey where the students learnt survival skills while having fun in the heavily forested area. The trip started off with a half an hour trek to the waterfall in which we struggled past six streams and many other little obstacles like deep muddy puddles and spiked plants. When we arrived at the waterfall, we played many water games to show how enjoyable the water can be besides in a drink. After spending a productive two hours around the waterfall, the students headed back through the same route and managed to reach the camping site before the sun set. After everybody settled down, food was found in the form of a barbecue and in the spirit of Earth Day, the students had to bring their own metal utensils and plates. The night ended on a positive note with everybody singing around a make-shift campfire made out of candles and a whole lot of spirit. The next day started with a simple breakfast and time was given to the students to enjoy the wonder of their surroundings. For their final act, Fayette House gave every camper two seeds as a symbol that represents the hope of the future: the growth of respect and appreciation towards our Earth begins with each of our individual efforts no matter how large or diminutive.

Group photo at Chiling Waterfall.

TheStarOnline - Tiger Trex Campaign

A video on the Tiger Trex Campaign organized by WWF Malaysia, The Star and D'Jungle People on 14th April 2010 in SEGi Subang was posted by The Star Online. A couple of Fayette House officers who were supporting the campaign via Fayette House's Make Your Own Shirt activity were featured in the video. Below is the video posted.

Earth Day Campaign @ UIU Blog

Read a blog post on Earth Day Campaign written by Staci Tan on an Upper Iowa University (UIU) blog that she maintains here.

Earth Day Camp!!

Greetings to all! We would like to say a big thank you for supporting Fayette House ever since it was first launched. Your cooperation and contributions have helped us improve so much in serving you. Thank you!

Our upcoming event this April will be Earth Day Camp 2010. This is a camp just for you! As Earth Day falls on April 22, 2010, our camp will be during the weekend before Earth Day. This whole April will be Earth month, so whatever you do, please think of Mother Earth; Don't litter, don't commit open burning, carpool more often, and make sure you flush the toilets after using it in our college XD

This year, we are going to camp at Chiling Waterfalls! Sounds chilling? It not only sounds like the name, it also feels like the name. At Chiling Waterfall, you are able to feel a personal touch of Mother Nature. You get to breathe the fresh air, experience the sounds of the birds chirping, play with the chilly waters and dwell in the greenery of the Earth. Ain't it a wonderful experience? The purpose of this camp is for you and I to enjoy this paradise that God has created for us. Check out these pictures:

Bok, Shaun and Leit posing with the beautiful scenary.

Bok, Shaun and I posing again!

The entrance to the waterfalls.

The stream.

Near the campsite.

At the bridge to the waterfall.

Halfway to the waterfall.

One of the streams we had to cross =)

Resting by the stream before crossing another stream...

See!! The waterfall!!! Many people came to picnic near the waterfall...

Voilà!

So, what do you think? If you are thinking of having a break from city life, come up to 10th floor of SEGi College Subang Jaya and register yourselves at the ADP counter for this awesome holiday. Best of all, it only cost RM35 for this 2 days 1 night trip!! Have you gone on a trip that cost RM35 only? Here is your chance!

We also created a Facebook page, click attend if you want to go for the camp -> www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=107738702586891&ref=mf

or you can search "Earth Day Camp" on Facebook.

Hope to see you at the camp!

“Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” - Rachel Carson