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Welcome to the "Fall"
Oops, we are a little late this month. We hope everyone had a wonderful summer break. As we all trudge back to work or school, let us not forget to remember those who have not had a respite - our hearts and thoughts go out to those affected by the hurricanes in Texas, typhoons and floods across Asia, the earthquakes in Italy, Mexico and China, and wildfires across Europe and America.
We need to reflect on the way we treat our planet and our environment. The Ellen Macarthur Foundation predicts that plastic waste will outweigh fish in our oceans by 2050. As convenient as single-use plastics are, they are a threat, and they will find a way into our food chains. Whilst we cannot contain natural shifts like wind patterns or earth movements, we can and should look at our own behaviours and how they affect the way we live. Rant over. Read on. :-)
This month, we are celebrating the achievements of one of our longstanding education partners, IADM-STEP, and the cutting-edge work they have been doing in the creative industries in Pakistan. There will be an alumni get-together in Malaysia, plus Dr Vernon Burger's new book.
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45th Anniversary - Help Us Plan and Organise
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2018 will be Warnborough UK's 45th year!
Alumni networking/reunion events planned:
April 2018: Asia reunion
July 2018: Graduation/Council AGM/CArtsCon/European reunion
August 2018: Study Abroad Australia 30th Anniv Reunion/American reunion
We need WC45 volunteers to help plan events and activities. Please contact Dr Brenden if you want to be part of this.
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Coming Up: ASIC 10th Anniversary International Conference
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Warnborough (both branches) are accredited as Premier institutions by ASIC. We will be at ASIC's 10th anniversary international conference which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 20th and 21st September. Some of our learning centres and associates will be there as well, so come along and say hello. |
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RSVP: Malaysian Alumni Dinner on 22 September 2017
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Feeling nostalgic? Want to catch up with Drs Brenden and Julian, and fellow alumni? A get-together dinner is being organised in central Kuala Lumpur. Please let us know if you would like to attend by emailing registrar@warnborough.edu
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New University Degree Pathways in the UK
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We are pleased to announce a new pathway to British degrees that is offered by WCUK. Our new Diploma programmes articulate to first and second year equivalency with British university degrees. Check out our Level 4 Diploma (Year 1 equivalent), Level 5 Diploma (Year 2 equivalent) and professional options for
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IADM-STEP End-of-Year Displays
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We are proud of our association with the Institute of Art, Design and Management in Lahore, Pakistan. WCI provides special top-up degree programs in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Business Administration. With IADM, WCI is helping to raise the bar of creativity in Pakistan, and our students' work is testament of this. Below is some of the amazing work on show at the recent graduate displays. Check out their latest video too (our own Dr J makes a cameo at the end).
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Vernon Burger II is the founder of His Voice Global. His Voice aims to restore relationships and renew communities by focusing on orphans, vulnerable children, widows, and church leaders in South Sudan, Kenya and India. Vernon graduated with his MA at WC in 2013, and completed his PhD in the History of Ideas in 2016. He worked with Dr Noor Mazhar.
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Now, Vernon has just released a new book entitled "Imprisoned to Hope: Forgiveness as a Form of Lament". In it, he presents the idea that faith is not just about belief, it can include lamenting over pain and doubt. He argues that forgiveness is, in itself, a form of lament, and that lament leads to hope. It's excellent to see our graduates use the knowledge they have gained in such a practical and topical manner.
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Council Member Spotlight: Dr Michael Ange
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Dr Ange had extensive experience as a criminal investigator prior to his foray into scuba diving. He holds 160+ international diving certifications at the instructor trainer/master instructor level from 9 different certifying agencies and is a US Coast Guard licensed Master. His PhD research focused on diver training methods and how these prepare divers for responding to critical incidents. He looks forward to help expand the WC vision and philosophy.
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Looking Back to Move Forward
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Alumni gatherings are a marvellous thing and really quite good for the soul. It brings graduates who have had the shared experience of a Warnborough education together. Pictured above was a gathering at a racecourse in Australia with both Australian and South East Asian alumni.
We have had many alumni functions in Hong Kong and China. It is always a nice opportunity to meet with our many students in this region.
In Europe, we have had alumni events outside of the UK and Ireland too - the photo above shows a networking event in the Lake Balaton region of Hungary.
We launched our first Study Abroad Australia in 1987. This group had their 20th anniversary reunion in New Hampshire, USA in 2008. Next year will be the 30th anniversary, and we are planning to coincide our North American celebrations with theirs.
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Pablo Flies Home
Pablo (with Chris Hopson) runs a large events management company in Spain. He came for intensive business English classes.
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Auf wiedersehn M
Mayika Bolabo finished six weeks of English lessons and will be returning to Switzerland to take up a new job offer. Congratulations!
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Moving Art
We are gearing up for CArtsCon 2018. The theme is 'Moving Art' so start firing those synapses and decide what you are presenting.
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Shanghai Surprise
Mrs Tang, the CEO of a large Chinese memory improve-ment franchise, dropped by to discuss collaboration ideas with WC.
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Connect with us
Have your contact details changed? Want to play a more active role in WC's future? We are looking to profile more alumni as well. Please contact us.
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