Varsity engaging community through project
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
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By VINESH RAO VENGATRAMAN
UTAR, February 11 (J-on) – In conjunction with UTAR's 10th anniversary, the university is planning to reach out to the local community through a community engagement project.
The year-long initiative seeks to promote mental health well-being through various self-enrichment programmes that will be catered to the Kampar community as well as primary and secondary schools in the district.
An inaugural effort, the project is a joint collaboration between the Department of Student Affair (DSA) and the Counselling and Guidance Unit.
"This is a great project. Through this, UTAR will no longer be perceived as an elitist university that only focuses on the menara gading concept," said UTAR's Vice President Dr. Teh Chee Seng at the launch of the project at Heritage Hall today.
"Students need to know the importance of giving back to the community," said Teh while adding that the programme allows students to impart the knowledge they gained to the locals.
Mr Angus Ng Foo Yek, head of the Counselling and Guidance Unit said the project will help strengthen the interaction between the student and the local community.
"The project will also assist students in their self-development and self-enrichment skills," Ng added.
Reverend Kevin Lim Kar Ton from Kampar Chinese Methodist Church lauded the project.
Lim who attended the launch as one of the VIPs suggests that the university conducts programmes such as the Personality and Psychological Test to help locals further understand themselves.
Students who wish to engage themselves in this project can contact Mr Angus Ng at 05-468 8888 (ext: 2283) for more information.
