UNLV IN ASIAISSUE 8 FALL 2014

Summer Session in Las Vegas

Macao Polytechnic Institute Study Tour

Featured Alumni: Peter Chua

UPCOMINGEVENTS

LAS VEGAS 2014PAGE 04

MACAO POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTESTUDY TOUR

STUDENT GOVERNMENT2014/2015

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, INTO

STUDENT LIFE

CORPORATE DAYS ON CAMPUS

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SUMMER SESSION IN LAS VEGAS8 JUNE 2015

COMMENCEMENT201510 JANUARY 2015

STUDY ABROAD SPRING 201525 JAN 2015

Cover: Zun Sandi & “Hey Reb!”

SUMMER SESSION IN

STUDY ABROAD

PAGE 07 GUEST SPEAKERS

PAGE 07 COMMENCEMENT 2015

PAGE 07 FEATURED ALUMNI

THE PUBLICATION ENVIRONMENT

@UNLV SINGAPORE

欢迎환영합니다SELAMAT DATANG வாருங்கள்

ようこそ！ WELCOME

The cover and many of the pictures in this edition of UNLV in Asia depict the happiest day of our academic calendar- Commencement. However, the real import of Commencement is just

that- commencing the journey into the next phase of life. Our graduates begin their journey with a distinction unique in the world. They are and will forever be UNLV Rebels.

Every year, the Singapore Commencement Ceremony features a group of new graduates crowded around a table manned by the UNLV Alumni Club in Singapore. I hope that all of them have or will take up the privilege that they have earned to join this exclusive group, open only to Rebels.

The Club is the official affiliate of the UNLV Alumni Association here in Singapore. As more graduates join, we can look forward to more member benefits and a structure for the Rebel network that will benefit Singapore graduates in the hospitality industry in Asia and the world, just as it has benefited Las Vegas graduates for fifty years.

The UNLV Alumni Club is a member directed and managed membership organization. It will only succeed with the active participation of many graduates and UNLV Singapore is committed to advancing the Club in these early days, for the benefit of our life-long Rebels for many years to come.

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have some wonderful ideas. Based upon their conversation with the student club presidents it appears as if there will be some robust programming in both the fall and the spring. Please take advantage of these opportunities. We have made it a point to create memorable experiences.

There are two very important events coming up in the not too distant future. The Graduation ceremony will bring some important people from Las Vegas including our Dean Stowe Shoemaker. He had a great time last year and looks forward to returning to Singapore.

In closing, I am very excited to invite everyone to a gathering the night before Graduation on January 9th in the Student Union. The Dean’s Reception will be our way of thanking industry, government, alumni and our educational partners in Singapore. By the time we leave we will have conferred 917 UNLV/SIT degrees. Undoubtedly, many will be the future leaders of the hospitality industry in this part of the world. This event will take place from 6-9pm.

R I C H A R D C . L I N S T R O M , J . D.

I would first like to congratulate our newly elected student government officers – President Gordan Tan, Vice-President Clarence Kong and Secretary Treasurer Joe Tay. I have met with them and they

Associate Dean &Managing Director

K U R T S TA H U R A , P h . D.Assistant Dean

SUMMER SESSION IN LAS VEGAS 2014

I had the most fulfilling five weeks studying at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ main campus last June. I was excited to see how different things can be at the other end of the world, e.g. how left-side driving is like, how much tips to give and whether the premium outlets were having crazy discounts like they all shout about. I was thrilled at the chance of a real campus life experience, boasting interaction with foreigners, full-scale campus facilities, such as the legendary Student Union. We learned how to manage both the front and back of house of our training restaurant; the best part being able to decide our own theme and menu! At the professors’ recommendation, we travelled around US, savoured fine cuisine, visited casinos and designed our own website to record our learning. Arrangements to the Las Vegas Strip properties by the college was a bonus and an eye-opener for a Hospitality student! Thank you UNLV for an amazing summer!

Liang LilinFall 2012 Intake

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MACAO POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTESTUDY TOUR

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Macao Polytechnic Institute (MPI) completed yet another annual successful study tour at UNLV Singapore campus from 16 - 20 June 2014.

46 sophomore students and 10 educators and administrators from MPI attended interactive and engaging sessions with our faculty, Dr. Karl Brandmeir, Dr. Evelyn Green and Mr. Gerry Koh.

The group also visited back of house operations at the Marina Bay Sands, W Sentosa, and the Singapore Sports Hub as part of the program’s curriculum.

As always, MPI was a pleasure to host and we hope to see them again next year!

Group photo at the newly opened Singapore Sports Hub

MPI Students at the luxuious W Sentosa

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FEATURED ALUMNI

COMMENCEMENT 2015

PETER CHUACLASS OF 2013

DATE:10 January 2015

VENUE:3rd Floor, Drama Centre,

100 Victoria Street,National Library Building,

Singapore #188064

UNLV Alumni, Peter Chua, competed with 47 of the world’s best bartenders and emerged as one of the world’s top six bartenders at the Diago Reserve Class global finals, hosted in Edinburgh and London. No rankings are given for the top six.

No other Singaporean has ever came this far in the prestigious annual international bartending competi-tion.

Peter is currently a bartender at 28 Hong Kong Street. Do drop by and witness his world class bartending skills. UNLV Singapore congratulates him and wish him success in his future endeavors!

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GUEST SPEAKERS

Debra NuttonEVP of Gaming Operations, Wynn Resorts

Neil RussellTalent Resourcing & Development Manager, Europe, InterContinental Hotels Group

Josephine ChanPersonnel Manager, Grand Hyatt Singapore

CORPORATE DAYS ON CAMPUS

UNLV Singapore extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to its industry partners for sharing their expertise and experience with our students this

academic year. Thank you for your continued support.

Interested in meeting with UNLV Singapore students or alumni? Please contact Ms. Shivani Bhasin at careerservices@unlv.edu.sg to organize recruitment presentations, student site visits, and other

career services related needs.

Special Thanks to:

McDonald’s SingaporeFairmont Singapore Four Seasons Hotel SingaporeThe Regent, Singapore Preferred Hotel GroupInterContinental Hotels GroupThe Westin Singapore

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Singapore Art MuseumMarina Bay Sands Singapore Marriott HotelDorsett SingaporeLo & Behold GroupSingapore Sports Hub

Bloomberg Shangri-La Singapore W Sentosa Hilton Worldwide Conrad Centennial Singapore The Ritz Carlton, Millenia SingaporeRE & S Enterprises Pte Ltd

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The Regent Singapore, A Four Seasons Hotel

Fairmont Singapore

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

Hilton Singapore

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,

Zack Ho Xuan Yi , Mameegate Zheng Jun Cheston, Rajee Olaganathan, Debra Tong, and Aston Lee (From L to R).

2014. Is Biofuel a Feasible Long-Term Chief Energy Source? A Global Perspective. International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET). 3(6): 85 -100.

The impact factor of the journal is 1.67

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Wilson Tok Wei Sheng, Tan Yong Jie Shawn, Muhammad Ihsan Bin Ibrahim, Rajee Olaganathan , Kim Ji Yoon, Lee Jeong Il and Huang Meitong (not in picture). (From L to R)

2014. “Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing in the Environment”. International Journal of Modern Communication Technologies & Research (IJMCTR). 2(5) : 43-51

The impact factor of the journal is 1.69.

Tan Kok Ann, Kwa Liang Hao, Alistair Seetho, Olaganathan Rajee, Teo Cher Kiat Gabriel, Koh Qi Shen Fabian, Lim Jun Shen.

2014. Potential and Technological Advancement of Biofuels. Inter-national Journal of Advanced Scientific Research and Technology (IJAST). 4(4) : 12-29.

The impact factor of the journal is 2.94 and ICV is 6.2.

INTO THE PUBLICATION ENVIRONMENT!At a hospitality college, not only do our students undergo rigorous training to mould their dexterity in customer service, but also discover the environmental implications pertaining to operations in the hospitality industry. The 21st century has seen greater relevance and emphasis on environmental sustainability and paramount focus on issues such as climate change and waste management. As such, the students of UNLV Singapore had embarked on a project with their professor, Dr. Rajee Olaganathan, by diving into the technical aspects of environmental management, energy conservation, and green technology. Under the expertise and strategic supervision of Environmental Biotechnology veteran Dr. Rajee, the students navigated their knowledge towards grasping the mechanics of environmental science. Through the devoted effort, the students were able to reveal valued and detailed information through scientific literature reviews that encompassed the scopes of biofuel technology, climate change, role of technology in environmental management etc. Three exceptional scientific papers were selected and refined under the strict mentoring of Dr. Rajee. These papers were subsequently published in the following international journals.

The relationship forged between students and the professor has not only demonstrated remarkable progress in students through value-added experiences, but also an attainment of another educational milestone.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT 2014/2015

We welcome the new UNLV Singapore Student Government: President Gordon Tan Ping Hong (middle), Vice President Clarence Kong Jin Ji (Left) and Secretary Treasurer Joe Tay Chin Sheng.

STUDY ABROAD @ UNLV SINGAPORESPRING & SUMMER 2014

UNLV Singapore welcomed twelve Hotel College Hospitality Management majors from the main campus and one student from the University of Southern California for Spring and Summer 2014 study abroad: Dan Chin, Carson Slade, Sherry Gao, Olivia Zhu, Alexandra Karvonen, Ihm Jihye, Paul Ko, Kevin Wee, Sarah Novack, Mya Maw, Wei Yuqing, Chan Ka Chon and Hoon Jin. Ten students were awarded the UNLV Singapore Scholarship. Each award covers all tuition and fees for a semester of full-time study at UNLV Singapore. Awards totalled over USD$46,000 for Spring 2014. During their time in Singapore, some students worked in leading hotel chains and popular restaurants, and others travelled to several countries in Southeast Asia including Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. Many of them participated in student activities and shared their valuable experiences of studying in Las Vegas with the local students.

Applications for future study abroad are now open. For more information, visit the International Programs Office or visit: http://www.unlv.edu.sg/studyabroad.

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UNLV Singapore Scholarships Available for Spring 2015!

Apply by: December 1, 2014

For more information, visit:

unlv.edu.sg/studyabroad

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