Out at Last!!!

Out at Last!!!

The first edition of ROAR bi-weekly newsletter, the official newsletter of the Student Union Government, University of Nigeria, Nsukka hits the campus tomorrow.
Highlights:
* Ranking of eateries in UNN.
* Chaos in the Union as Treasurer writes petition.
* General Buggy exonerates self from...
*Eyoita girls send "Save our Soul" message to the V.C.
These and many more exciting news of happenings in the Student Union Government and the School Community... Stories you can find only in the ROAR!!!
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GOOGLE AdCamp

Online advertising is at the core of Google’sbusiness and we’re thrilled to share the magic of our platforms with university students through Google AdCamp.

AdCamp offers a collaborative curriculum focused on Google’s advertising sales and services operations, an overview of Google’s ad products and insight into the industry.

Up to 70 current university students will be selected to participate in an all-expense-paid AdCamp experience at one of Google’s offices. Participants will get the opportunity to meet with

Googlers and interns compete in a case competition, participate in social activities and get an inside look into helping small and medium businesses thrive.

Eligibility:

Students must:

Be currently enrolled in a 4-year BA/BS program, in any major, at a university in the same country/region of the session to which they are applying.

Be a current undergraduate student; current graduation year requirements vary by region.

Demonstrate academic excellence and an interest in online advertising sales and services (e.g. have taken courses in advertising and/or have experience within the industry).

Students who are admitted to the BOLD 2015 internship program will not be eligible to participate in AdCamp. (United States and Australia/New Zealand sessions only)

Be able to provide proof of work authorization in the same country/region of the session to which they are applying. (Europe, Middle East and Africa only)

EU citizens require a valid passport or national ID. Non-EU citizens require a passport valid until at least 6 months after the event. If a visa is required, Google can provide a letter for a participant to engage in the administrative process.

Locations:

We offer AdCamp programs in multiple regions around the world. Please review the list below for AdCamp locations, dates and application instructions.

Europe, Middle-East and Africa

Date:

AdCamp EMEA 2015 will take place from September 2 - 4, 2015 Location: Google's European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland or Google Poland in Wroclaw (participants will be allocated at Google's discretion)

How to apply:

Goi Peace Foundation/UNESCO International Essay Contest for Young People 2015

The Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO are offering International Essay Contest for young people around the world. The international Essay contest is aimed to enable young people develop their full potential, as they are crucial for the shaping of our future.

UNESCO’s objective is to help empower young people, reaching out to them, responding to their expectations and ideas, and fostering useful and long-lasting skills. This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

Essay Theme:

“Building Peace in Our Hearts and Minds”

UNESCO was created 70 years ago to build peace in the minds of men and women as a way to attain lasting peace in the world.

What does it mean to

The SUG Executives on a Familiarization Visit

The Executives of the Student Union Government, University of Nigeria, Nsukka went on a familiarization visit today. Here are pictures from the visit.

New Prices for UNN Shuttle within and outside Campus

Information reaching us fron the Office of the Director of Transport has it that there is a review in the transport fair for UNN Shuttles within and outside the campus.
The new prices were agreed upon during a meeting between representatives of UNN Shuttle Operators and the Director of Transport. To this effect, a circular has been distributed to appropriate quarters as these new rates take effect immediately.
Below is the content of the circular:
"Owing especially to fluctuation in the price of petroleum products and other critical issues within and outside the campus, below is the new rate for UNN Shuttle within and outside the campus:
* Nsukka Park to the University-
Buses - N40.00
Taxis - N50.00
* Within the Campus:
Buses - N20.00
Taxis - N30.00
Exceptions to the above stated rates include:
* Second Gate directly to Faculty of Agricultural Sciences/Awolowo Hall (N30.00)
*Taxis from Second Gate to ICT (N40.00).
THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS SOON AS THE NEED ARISES OWING TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LET TO IT AT FIRST."
Thus, students are advised to comply with the above agreement as Shuttle Operators have also promised to do same. Also, for any complaints concerning the rates and any other issue concerning the tansportation or the activities of UNN Shuttle Operators, please contact the following persons:

Comr. Elendu Okoronkwo
Director of Transport
SUG, UNN
08034544083

Comr. Anyanwu Maximus
Information Officer,
SUG, UNN
08166116440

Comr. Okeke Chibueze O.
Secretary,
Committee on Transportation.
08023139377

UNN GRADUATE AWAITING NYSC CALL-UP MURDERED IN UGHELLI

A 32-year-old University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Mechanical Engineer graduate awaiting his posting for the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Eugine Ujayikre Ighobesuvwo, was on Tuesday night reportedly murdered in cold blood by unknown persons in his one-room apartment at No. 20, 'B' Otobo Street, Ughelli, Delta State.
An eyewitness said that the hoodlums numbering over 10 surrounded the compound between 12.00 and 1.00 o'clock mid night, smashed the door leading to Eugine's apartment with their legs and other dangerous instruments. The hoodlums were said have been armed also with gun "and woke him up from the bed and as he was begging them not to terminate his life, they ordered him to lie down stack naked, and at a very close range blew his head open with a gun". Late Eugine was seen lying in a pool of his own blood dead. Some expended empty cartridges were seen on the floor beside his corpse. Other items found there include

Cross Section of Students at the Student Union Leadership Conference

MEET THE INFORMATION CREW

The Information Crew, Student Union Government, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2014/2015 Academic Session.
Sitting from right:
* Onuorah Clifford
* Obidiebube Jennifer
* Njom Joy
* Maximus Anyanwu (Information Officer, SUG, UNN 2014/2015 Session)
* Okocha Ngozi
* Okeke Chibueze
Standing from left:
* Obiagwusi Ekene
* Uwabunkonye Moses
* Utazi John
* Asadu Chinedu
* Iruoma Kelechi

SUG HALF HOUR

SUG HALF HOUR on Lion fm, every Saturday Morning @9:30 O'clock.

An interactive session organized by the Office of the Information
Officer, SUG, UNN.
Starting from this Saturday, 25th April, 2015, the programme will run
weekly, featuring staff and students from the University. From the SUG
Executives, to the Members of the House of Representatives, Senate, to
members of staff of the university. This is an opportunity to speak
directly to these persons, asking questions, tabling your complaints,
voicing your criticisms, etc. directly to them, and getting answers as
promptly as possible.
Keep a date with us every Saturday, 9:30am on Lion fm, 91.1 and you
will be glad you did.
SUG HALF HOUR
...Voices from the Den!!!

RESTRICTION IN THE MOVEMENT OF SHUTTLES

This is to inform all students, staff and occupants of the university
community that there will be restrictions on the movement of shuttles
on Saturday, 25th April, 2015 between 10:00am and 12:00noon. This is
the time scheduled for a very important meeting of all the UNN Shuttle
operators with the SUG Director of Transport, Comr. Okoronkwo, Elendu
D.
Important matters concerning students' welfare will be discussed in
this meeting, and so to ensure maximum participation, all shuttle
operators have been asked to be off the road within this time frame.

Comr. Okeke, Chibueze O.
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

STUDENT UNION LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME

The Presidency, Student Union Government in collaboration with the Office of the Vice Chancellor, ICT/Innovation Unit is organizing an all-important training session for leaders and future leaders in the Student Union, the programme is scheduled to hold as follows:
Date: Saturday, 25th April, 2015
Venue:Monte Carlo Hotels, Industrial Layout, Enugu State.
Selected participants for this event will be notified by the SUG President, Comr. Orji, Peter Ekene before the date.
Comr. Okeke, Chibueze O.
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

P & G VIP APPLICATION

Are you VIBRANT, INTELLIGENT AND POPULAR?

Do you have what it takes to be a P&G VIP?

Are you in your Second or Third Year of Study?

If yes, then Procter and Gamble Nigeria has a great opportunity for you

In a bid to better connect with the finest prospects of Nigerian campuses, P&G Nigeria periodically executes various programs, challenges and seminars aimed at giving competent and gifted Nigerian students the opportunity to showcase

UPDATE ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK 2015

Are you a student or staff of UNN?
Do you have any kind of entrepreneurial skills?
Do you have products and services you want to showcase to people for free?
If your answer to any or all of the above is YES, then this news is for you:

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH (CEDR)

Thru:

THE OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER,
STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT

You must have heard of the 2015 Entrepreneurship Week slated to hold
on Wednesday, April 22nd and Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 at Ekpo
Convocation Arena by 11:00am.

The new information on this is that, with the approval of the Vice
Chancellor, the programme is MANDATORY for all students that
registered for CED 341 course. To this effect, a circular has been
sent across to all departments and faculties to ensure that all those
concerned receive the information. Below is an excerpt of the letter:

"With the approval of the Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, I
have the pleasure to cordially invite you to the 2015 Students'
Entrepreneurship Week… We are optimistic that you will exhibit some of
your entrepreneurial activities and skills as well as participate
actively in this year's event. In addition, it is mandatory for all
students that have registered for CED 341 course to attend the two-day
programme."

Highlights of the event include:
A showcase of entrepreneurs who have projected entrepreneurship to a
wider society as well as contributed positively to views and
aspirations of the private-public partnership
Presentation of "Pillar of Entrepreneurship" awards to entrepreneurs
with proven zeal for excellence and passion for industry and
entrepreneurship
Exhibition of products and services from departments and students of
the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
To be part of this event, you are hereby encouraged to register with
the Centre on or before the date of the event. Registration for
exhibitors is meant to end on Friday, April 17th, 2015. However, as at
the time of filling this report, it was not clear if there is any
change yet in this date. As soon as we confirm that, we will give you
the details.

Comr. Okeke, Chibueze O.
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

ROAR PUBLICATIONS, A Call for Articles and Adverts

Call for Articles and Adverts:

ROAR Newsletter and ROAR Magazine calls for articles and adverts/shout-outs.

ROAR NEWSLETTER and ROAR MAGAZINE (official publications of the SUG,
UNN) call for submission of the following for publication:
*Articles and Views,
*News of happenings around you (with pictures where applicable),
*Adverts and other forms of Publicity
in the forthcoming edition of the publications.
The first edition of the publication for

CONFIRMED DATE OF RESUMPTION

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION OFFICER,
STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT,
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

After due consultation with the necessary
authorities, we make bold to
inform you that academic activities resume fully for
the second
semester, 2014/2015 academic session on
Monday, 13th April, 2015. All staff are directed to resume immediately and
lectures are to begin in
ernest as well.

Comr. Okeke, Chibueze O.
Manager,
Electronic Information,
SUG, UNN

UPDATE ON ITOUR EXPERIENCE!!!

Note:
The Itour experience was postponed due to the excursion plans of the SUG.
It'll remain as hot as promised.
Below are the details:
Exciting Faculty Picnic
Asaba go hear am!!!
One day of unlimited fun in Asaba, you wouldn't want to miss.
Date: 16th-17th May, 2015
Fee: 5k for singles and 8k for couples.
Accommodation, feeding and safety all guaranteed.
Courtesy of FASA DOS- Agbo Nnamdi Jnr. Gburugburu I of Fasa!
Signed:
Okoye Precious
(P.R.O)

Re: Resumption Date for Second Semester, 2014/2015 Academic Session

Office of the Information Officer,

Student Union Government,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

This is to inform all students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka that we are aware of the confusion students are facing as concerns the resumption date for the second semester, 2014/2015 academic session. The Information Officer is working seriously in his effort to ascertain the actual resumption date from the school authority. While on this, we advise

DEFECATING OUTSIDE THE CONVENIENCE ROOMS

IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT

Thru:

The Office of the Information Officer,

Students Union Government,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

DEFECATING OUTSIDE THE CONVENIENCE ROOMS

The Implementation Committee on Environment wishes to draw the attention of the University Community to the unwholesome attitude of some members of the community who defecate in small bushes and obscure corners within the campus. This attitude is shameful, disgraceful and embarrassing to the University. Regrettably, it has been carried on Facebook and published in some Nigerian Newspapers thereby making mockery of the highly esteemed mottoe of the University - 'To Restore the Dignity of Man'.

The Committee therefore

Information Bulletin (March)

Highlights:
* VC Admonishes Student Leaders on Diligence
* Mrs Ozumba, Akubue, Esimone, Adikwu, Enter Pharmacy Honours' List
* Onitsha Monarch Donates Books to UNN
* VC Calls for More Private Enterprises for Students' Industrial Training
* UNN Staff to benefit from Employees Compensation Scheme
* Entrepreneur Starts Business with N200 Erupts into Multi-Million Naira Company
* Edelugo receives Award as Africa Best Professor

2014/2015 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (Third Supplementary List)

The University of Nigeria hereby publishes the 2014/2015 Postgraduate Admissions (Third Supplementary List).
The successful candidates on this list as well as those on earlier publications are required to pay acceptance fee of N25,000 (twenty five thousand naira) only and print their acceptance fee receipt and admission letter from the School Portal (unnportal.unn.edu.ng).
(a) Generate School fees payment invoice;
(b) Make the payment via any other bank that has e-Tranzact platforms;
(c) Return to the web and print admission letter;
(d) Print the particulars of admission and complete the registration of courses/programmes online.
(e) Proceed to School of Postgraduate Studies Nsukka/Enugu Campuses with original credentials for verification.
Registration of the courses/programmes must

2015 Students' Entrepreneurship Week

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development Research is organizing Students Entrepreneurship week.
The Centre was the first to organize the Student Entrepreneurship Summit in 2011. This year’s student entrepreneurship week will serve as motivation to students towards changing their mindset to job creators instead of job seekers. The proposed entrepreneurship week is expected to line up programmes and events such as; talks, lectures, exhibition and competition from within and outside the university.
 This students’ entrepreneurship week has a theme tagged: “Graduates’ Self Employment, A Veritable Tool for Nation Building”. The event will showcase outstanding entrepreneurs who have projected entrepreneurship to a wider society as well as contributed positively to views and aspiration of the private – public partnership, job creation and friends of the students. In addition, in recognition of their roles within and outside Nigeria in terms of zeal for excellence and passion for industry and entrepreneurship the Centre will be presenting an award tagged “Pillar of South East Entrepreneurship” on that day to the deserving invitees.

The duration for this year’s entrepreneurship week is three days. The main events in the specific days are as follows:

Day One:

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: MAIDEN HOME COMING

The Department of Food Science and Technology announces it's maiden Homecoming. Click on the link for details of the event.
Programme of Events