Thursday, 30 April 2015

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!!!
Wouldn't you be the first to get a copy?
To get your

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

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

Monday, 27 April 2015

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

Sunday, 26 April 2015

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