Universiti Malaya Week of Welcome (UM-WOW) 2022/2023 has been held for a week to welcome 5,000 new students to Universiti Malaya.
Among the programs held throughout UM-WOW Week is the Opening Ceremony by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Dato' Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, New Student Pledge Ceremony, Session with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student and Academic Affairs, Student Facilitation Session, Residential College Management, Voting Awareness Basics Introduction Program for New Students by Higher Education Institutions and many more activities- student activities carried out.
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs), Professor Dr. Sabri Musa at the Closing Ceremony of the Universiti Malaya Week of Welcome (UM-WOW) 2022/2023 said that he thanked the new students for their cooperation in making this UM-WOW Week a success.
"I hope that this Week of Welcome can prepare students for life on campus and also a familiarization process as Universiti Malaya students. It is also a process of introducing students to the University’s Management where there are several sessions with the Vice Chancellor and Deputy Vice Chancellor," he said.
According to Dr. Iskandar Abdullah, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Universiti Malaya Week of Welcome (UM-WOW) 2022/2023, more than 350 Universiti Malaya’s staff are directly involved in making the Week of Welcome a success this time.
"College registration session which was held for 2 days was completed successfully where a total of 1,800 students started registering on Saturday and more than 3,000 students registered on Sunday.
"UM-WOW Week is the most unforgettable week for Universiti Malaya students and as Chairman of the Executive Committee, I ensure that the programs held are beneficial for preparing for life on campus," he added.
According to the Head of Sentral Student Facilitation 2022/2023, Muhammad Noor Akmal, a total of 42 Central Student Facilitators have been involved in this year's UM-WOW Week.
"The main task of the Central Student Facilitator is to act as a liaison between the Student Affairs Division and the students. Our main task is to coordinate between all residential colleges and deliver information and instructions related to UM-WOW.
"My advice for the freshies is to always be mentally and physically ready for the learning session and always maintain manners and character as the basis for success," he said.
"I aspire to become a professor and academician in the field of physics at the Universiti Malaya," said Bryan Lim, an outstanding STPM student from Sarawak.
According to him, he chose Universiti Malaya because it has offers in the field of physics that he is interested in.
"I would like to continue my studies in the Master's field and also further in the PHD in the same field," that was one of Bryan's plans when interviewed at the Opening Ceremony of the UM-WOW week.
Abel Ross Misek Yakim, Student of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Science, said that during UM-WOW, he’s satisfy with the programs and activities arrange by the University.
"I came here to experience for myself to be a student at Universiti Malaya. Universiti Malaya is the best University in Malaysia and since I came here, I believe that Universiti Malaya is indeed the best University.
When asked about future plans, Abel plans to become a sports manager and specialist in sports prevention.
According to Nur Arina Najwa Azman, a student at the Faculty of Business and Economics, she attended class on the first day of the week on foot and she knew the ins and outs and short cuts at the Universiti Malaya during the UM-WOW Week.
The closing ceremony was also graced with a performance from the group The Mash who performed the song 'Mata Dunia' which was also chosen as the UM-WOW 2022/2023 theme song.
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5,000 PELAJAR BAHARU UNIVERSITI SELESAI ORIENTASI DAN TERUJA MEMULAKAN PENGAJIAN
Minggu Haluansiswa Sesi 2022/2023 atau Universiti Malaya Week of Welcome (UM-WOW) telah selesai diadakan selama seminggu bagi menyambut 5,000 pelajar baru ke Universiti Malaya.
Antara program yang diadakan sepanjang Minggu Haluansiswa ialah Majlis Perasmian oleh Naib Canselor, Profesor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Upacara Lafaz Ikrar Aku Janji Pelajar Baharu, Sesi bersama Timbalan Naib Canselor Hal Ehwal Pelajar dan Akademik, Sesi bersama Pemudahcara Mahasiswa, Pengurusan Kolej Kediaman, Program Pengenalan Asas Kesedaran Mengundi kepada Pelajar Baharu oleh Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi dan banyak lagi aktiviti-aktiviti pelajar yang dijalankan.
Timbalan Naib Canselor (Hal Ehwal Pelajar), Profesor Dr. Sabri Musa pada Majlis Penutup Universiti Malaya Week of Welcome (UM-WOW) 2022/2023 berkata beliau mengucapkan terima kasih atas kerjasama para pelajar baharu bagi menjayakan Minggu Haluansiswa ini.
“Saya berharap Minggu Haluansiswa yang diadakan ini dapat mempersiapkan pelajar-pelajar untuk kehidupan di kampus dan juga merupakan proses suai kenal sebagai pelajar Universiti Malaya. Ianya juga merupakan proses perkenalan pelajar bersama Pengurusan Universiti Malaya di mana terdapat beberapa sesi bersama Naib Canselor dan Timbalan Naib Canselor,” katanya.
Menurut Dr. Iskandar Abdullah, Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelaksana Universiti Malaya Week of Welcome (UM-WOW) 2022/2023, lebih 350 orang staf Universiti Malaya terlibat secara langsung bagi menjayakan Minggu Haluansiswa pada kali ini.
“Pendaftaran kolej yang diadakan selama 2 hari telah selesai dengan jayanya di mana seramai 1,800 pelajar mula mendaftar pada hari sabtu dan lebih 3,000 pelajar mendaftar pada hari ahad.
“Minggu Haluansiswa merupakan minggu yang paling tidak dapat dilupakan oleh pelajar-pelajar Universiti Malaya dan selaku Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pelaksana, saya memastikan program-program yang diadakan dapat memberi manfaat untuk persediaan menempuh kehidupan di kampus,” katanya lagi.
Menurut Ketua Pemudahcara Mahasiswa Sentral 2022/2023, Muhammad Noor Akmal, seramai 42 orang Pemudahcara Mahasiswa Sental telah terlibat pada Minggu Haluansiswa pada tahun ini.
“Tugas utama Pemudahcara Mahasiswa Sentral adalah sebagai penghubung diantara Bahagian Hal Ehwal Pelajar dan juga para mahasiswa dan mahasiswi. Tugas utama kami adalah mengkoordinasi dan menyelaras diantara semua kolej-kolej kediaman dan menyampaikan informasi dan arahan berkaitan UM-WOW.
“Pesanan saya untuk adik-adik freshie untuk sentiasa bersedia mental dan fizikal bagi sesi pembelajaran sepenuhnya secara fizikal dan sentiasa menjaga adab dan sahsiah sebagai asas kepada kejayaan,” katanya.
“Saya bercita-cita untuk menjadi seorang Profesor dan ahli akademik dalam bidang fizik di Universiti Malaya,” kata Bryan Lim, pelajar cemerlang STPM dari Sarawak.
Menurut beliau, beliau memilih Universiti Malaya kerana mempunyai tawaran dalam bidang fizik yang diminati.
“Saya ingin melanjutnya pelajaran seterusnya dalam bidang Master dan juga seterusnya dalam PHD dalam bidang sama,” itu antara perancangan Bryan ketika ditemu bual di Majlis Perasmian Minggu Haluan Siswa Sesi 2022/2023.
Abel Ross Misek Yakim, Pelajar Fakulti Sukan & Sains Eksesais, berkata sepanjang beliau berada di Universiti Malaya, keadaan di Universiti Malaya sangat memuaskan dan memenuhi citarasa beliau.
“Saya ke sini untuk merasai sendiri untuk menjadi pelajar Universiti Malaya. Universiti Malaya merupakan Universiti terbaik di Malaysia dan sejak saya ke sini saya percaya memang Universiti Malaya merupakan Universiti terbaik.
Apabila bertanya mengenai perancangan masa hadapan, Abel merancang untuk menjadi pengurus sukan dan pakar dalam sport prevention.
Menurut Nur Arina Najwa Azman, Pelajar Fakulti Perniagaan dan Ekonomi, beliau menghadiri kelas pada pada hari pertama minggu ini dengan berjalan kaki dan beliau tahu selok belok dan short cut di Universiti Malaya semasa Minggu Haluansiswa diadakan.
Majis penutup turut diserikan dengan persembahan dari kumpulan The Mash yang membawakan lagu 'Mata Dunia' yang juga diangkat sebagai lagu tema UM-WOW 2022/2023.
Gambar oleh Mohd Fadhli & Latimin/CCO