Launching of “La Fronde” newsletter for the Orientation Day

The first weeks of August brings to us one of the most awaiting event for new students, the orientation day. As each year new batch of students taking different courses join the University of Mauritius. The orientation day is whereby the new students get an initiation of what their life as university students would be and how to deal with it. This year the Information Systems Society (ISS) together with the student union’s members guided them to build their awareness of what the life at UOM will be.

Seizing this opportunity ISS launched its first FREE newsletter “LA FRONDE”- sponsored by Cellplus, Compuspeed Ltd, Harel Mallac bureautique and Colour Plus -that was distributed to all the fresheners. (The newsletter can be downloaded from the “Download box ” found on the right side )Through this newsletter the students got the overview of ISS, when it was established and about the dynamic team who is always working in co-operation to bring to the students academic and non- academic activities. Moreover, through the newsletter the students got to read articles written by the executive members of ISS and La Fronde about the life of a student on the campus, different achievements of ISS such as site visit at the cyber tower… and the forthcoming activities.

The student union’s members and the president of ISS talked to the students about what’s awaiting them when their courses will begin, as well as making them aware of their student’s rights and on the various academic and non- academic events on the campus.

The dynamic team of ISS took the initiative to guide the students through the campus, the premises of the university and the lecturers. There were many questions and answers, but gradually the anxiousness of the students about venturing in the unknown were gone and replaced by the excitement of the adventure and discovering new things.

By the end many new friends were made, old memories of our own first orientation day came afresh and even after a long and tiring day everyone had a fun and exiting time. For some it had been a day of new discoveries and for others a day of passing by their knowledge and sharing of experiences. Overall it was a great day!!

ISS – Essay Writing Competition

Are you good at essay writing??? PROVE IT

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Theme “The transformation of Mauritian people into an ICT intelligent population”

Description: With the increasing importance of ICT and the realising rise in its applications in different sectors during the years, our fellow Mauritian are bound to know its diverse aspects. You are therefore required to write an essay on the above theme for not only students and young people but the population at large.

Prizes: Interesting prizes will be offered to the lucky winners by CELLPLUS during the Job Fair 2007 at the University of Mauritius.

 

ENTERING THE COMPETITION

Via Email

Make sure you email the entry form together with your essay. You will not be able to submit any entry without the entry form. E-mail your entries to is.society@yahoo.com

By Post

Please complete your entry form in block capitals and attach it to the front of your essay. You will not be able to submit any entry without this information. Send entries to:

The President

Information Systems Society

Students` Union Office,

University of Mauritius,

Reduit

RULES

1. Priority will be offered to the following group of participants
   1. Secondary Students
   2. Tertiary Level Students & Public ( not exceeding 25 yrs )
2. The Competition is open to students of all colleges, other educational institutions and universities and public in general who are below 26 years.
3. Those who are below 18 years old must submit their essay through a school, college or youth organisation which has been certified by a member of staff of the school, college or organisation submitting the essay.
4. All essays must be accompanied by the entry form.
5. All essays must be written in English.
6. All entries must be submitted in the author or authors’ own name(s).
7. Submissions on behalf of an institution or firm are not permitted.

ENTRY FORM

Please download a copy of our entry form which can be found in the DOWNLOADS BOX on the right hand side.

Please note we will not be able to submit your entry without the entry form.

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION

24 August 2007

NUMBER OF WORDS

Unlimited

Be Part of the Job Fair 07

 

 

The Job Fair 07 has for main aim to provide a platform for open communication between students and IT company representatives and at the same time give students concrete IT tools to use in the workplace by providing them with appropriate guidelines.

 

 

 

Why Exhibit?

 

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The Job Fair 07 will offer Employers, Recruiters and Training Providers an excellent opportunity to meet a diverse selection of quality candidates face to face.

 

The features

 

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The Job Fair 07

• will boast a wide and diverse selection of quality candidates that will be looking to launch themselves into a career with you.

 

The Job Fair 07

• will offer you a fantastic chance to meet motivated and eager candidates face to face and chat with potential future employees. It will give you the chance to raise the awareness of your company in your industry.

 

The Job Fair 07

• will offer employers a choice of candidates from Graduates, Under Graduates, Career Changers, Returnees to Work and Current Jobseekers.

 

The Job Fair 07

• will not only offer a great opportunity to any organisation looking to recruit new employees, it will also offer the ideal chance for you to network with other companies.

 

 

Just some of the features available at
the Job Fair 07:

 

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• One stand provided as standard.
• Access to the Conference hall.
• Company profile in the Job Fair programme
• Company profile on: http://uomiss.org
• Electrical Sockets
• Chargeable extras include additional power, conference, projector & sponsorship options.
• Parking facility.

The Publicity Campaign

 

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To ensure that The Job Fair 07 has a high volume of quality candidates in attendance, we will dedicate extensive resources to the publicity campaign which includes:

• Regional newspaper Advertising
• Radio Advertisements
• TV/News Advertisements
• Emailing a targeted database of 5000+ prospective candidates
• Website advertising http://uomiss.org
• Blog site advertising http://issociety.wordpress.com/
• Advertisements in buses- mostly school buses

• Advertisements around the campus

 

 

Companies Registration

 

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Companies interested in registering for the Information Systems Society Job Fair 07 should do so by latest 25, August 07. Please fax the Information Systems Society on 4655933 or email us on is.society@yahoo.com.Download the registration form and check the out the sponsorship levels to learn how your company can receive recognition through publicity opportunities.

 

ISS Treasure Hunt

The University of Mauritius Information Systems Society has once again proved to be 1 among the most active club on campus and the proof is the fun-filled & fantastic treasure hunt we had. This ride around the campus was full of excitement. Some intelligent teams got it right, others toiled & toiled until they got it. Some turned out to be breathless & opted to rest.

The scavenger hunters were very enthusiastic and some even seemed to be marathon athletes. Now, when almost all the teams seemed to be approaching the treasure, we were quite confused as to who was going to be the winner, as some teams were going about so confidently.

But hey watch out!! A team of 3 girls came out the winners. They broke the challenge & triumphed. The first 3 winning teams won loads of exciting prizes. But the fun doesn’t end here. Even those who lacked behind in the treasure quest did not miss the entertainment. They showered their friends with water. Well ISS has rocked the holidays with this amazing & thrilling TREASURE HUNT!!

Wanna a thrilling adventure?check out for our treasure quest

The Information Systems Society in collaboration with La Fronde and Cellplus has the pleasure to invite you all to a fun-filled, exciting Treasure Hunt.

We’re all familiar with the five senses. Now, we will help you exercise your sixth sense with main aim to help you foster:

• Self-confidence
• Problem-solving
• Decision Making
• Co-operative learning
• Team Building
• Love of the Outdoors

So, wait no longer….the Hunt of the Year is here!!

If you’ve never taken part in a Treasure Hunt before, this is your chance to!!

If you have, this AMAZING TREASURE HUNT will be unlike anything you’ve tried before!

Combining the exciting elements of a Treasure Hunt, Fitness Challenge and Mental Stimulation, and this AMAZING TREASURE HUNT is a great way to enjoy a memorable day out with friends!

Form a team of 3- 5 students and you’re ready to go hunting!

Win mobile phones, Cellplus scratch cards and Cellplus starter packs!

Date : 28 June 2007
Venue : Cafeteria
Time : 10 00

Wait no longer. Registration deadline is 26 June 2007. Details will be provided upon registration.

 

All you’re going to need is your wits with you to find the treasure. And who knows, you may actually learn something along the way! So put on your thinking cap, get your brain in gear, and set your train of thought in motion down the tracks.

 

I hope you enjoy it.

Good luck!

Outing Adventures!

The holiday outing went great! 180 students turned up for the outing where 3 buses left campus around 09:30am, and didn’t make it back until 17:30.

 

Starting from Midlands Dam, we climbed on it to see the flowing water and the impoundment which is created on the other side.

 

We then headed to the south-east coast to adventure the reefs, which nearly surrounds Mauritius-Le Souffleur.

After seeing the amazing thundering breakers, caused by the sea rushing up against rocks and cliffs, we went to relish the clam lagoon of Blue Bay.

 

At Blue Bay, we enjoyed a short cruise on a Glass Bottom Boat where we got and opportunity to view the marine life and feed the fishes.

 

 

Some students preferred to walk on the sand and enjoy afternoon sun, while others had fun playing games like the tug of war. It’s only around 16:30 that we got back to the parking area.

Outing-It’s High Time to Enjoy!

This Thursday 21^st June 2007, the Information Systems Society in collaboration with La Fronde and Cellplus brings you OUTING.

“It’s High Time to Enjoy”

Dudes, we’ll bring you to discover amazing places: - Midlands Dam, Le souffleur and Blue Bay at very affordable prices. Its Rs. 75 only for ISS members and Rs. 125 for non members (including foods, drinks and transport). Hence non members need not worry!

You’ll get it all; fun, relaxation and adventure. Many interesting games are been organized just for you.

Win amazing prices: – Cellplus Scratch cards, Cellplus Starter Packs & many many more gifts.

So what you waiting for to contact us and embark for the journey to have fun

Don’t miss out the Outing on Thursday 21^st June 2007 from 8.30 to 17.15 in front of the Auditorium!

 

Wireless Networking course

You have nothing interesting to do during the holidays? You want to develop your career path all the same? Good news for you! Some lecturers from the Computer Science and Engineering department at the University of Mauritius will start a short course on “Wireless Networking” as from the 16^th June, 2007. The 4 day long course will be done for a duration of 4 hours each and it will be held at the University of Mauritius itself.

 

Wireless networking is one of the fastest growing segments of the computer industry. Every electronic device seems capable of wireless connections these days: computers, handhelds, cell phones, and even digital cameras are all capable of transmitting without a tether. To many people, those wireless connections are nothing short of technical wizardry. This course will remove the mystery and give you a thorough understanding of this fascinating and lucrative technology.

 

So what are you waiting for enroll right now, for just Rs 7,500!