MCW Preparations Part 2

One more day till our first day of Multicultural Week! We had our final meeting today and final touch ups on things that needed to be done... as well as KFC for dinner on Ming.


Here are some more of our volunteers and MCW committee members hard at work packing our goodies folders.




To your right we have our HR Officer slash Deputy Chair 2 slash ISC Soccer Cup Organiser slash Engineering student slash part time worker at a local cafe slash handy-man Tommy Lim the superstar!!!

He drilled the poles and put together the five day pennants for us. What a task!

Check the banners out below. Don't you think they look good? They were a lot of work to organise and think of how to actually hang the poles!

If you recognise the poles at Curtin Uni, drop by and say hello to us!!! =)



Here is some of the members of the MCW 2007 Committee... photo shoot after the banners have been set up! We are such posers =P

Also notice our very cool MCW t-shirts! You can get yours for free if you volunteer... and yes, we're still looking for more volunteers especially on Pasar Malam night. We need more muscly-man power for water distribution on the night! If you're interested, please contact Tommy Lim on 0431 310 810/ mou_square@yahoo.com Come and be part of our (very fun and cool) team!

(Gavin checking out Sisilia's ass! Just joking)
Multicultural Week ... here we come!!!

Preparations for MCW

Pre-Multicultural Week has been busy!

It seems as though a hurricane, storm, earthquake and tornado has swept through the ISC office! As you can see, we have things everywhere! The "goodie folders" which we are going to be giving away each day are slowly being packed with secret goodies... so come along to find out what's in the pack!

We also have very cool collectible postcards that are only available during Multicultural Week 2007! Don't miss out the chance to collect each postcard for each of the 5 representing days with our very funky designs designed by our very own designer - Carl Ong!

We also have a very dedicated committee that is putting in the extra hard work to make MCW 2007 a success. Here we have an anonymous committee member hard at work spray painting poles which are going to hold up our five day pennants. Mind you, we have five, three metre poles to spray and wind blowing everywhere! Who knew that we would use up 4 spray cans! Then comes the waiting game... waiting for the poles to dry.

This is in the guild area at Curtin Uni... look at our very smart idea... putting them in the umbrella stand holes in the table... waiting for them to dry......

Actually... we ran out of spray paint at this time (the bottom of the poles haven't been spray painted yet), so two of our very cool and dedicated committee members drove all the way to Bunnings to get some more spray paint!

Don't forget to check out our five day pennants which will be on show during MCW week! It was a lot of hard work and heart ache at Bunnings, trying to find something that could possibly hold up the banners in a presentable manner!

Soccer ISC Cup Results

The organiser of ISC Soccer Cup, Tommy Lim would like to extend a big thank you to the teams who participated in the ISC Soccer Cup 2007. The finals were at Edinburgh Oval on Saturday 29 September.

Congratulations to the winning team, "The Studs" who won 3-1 against "Ah Bengs Utd." "The Studs" conceded two goals out of six games. Captain, Kevin Mwaura says "
"the ISC cup had the potential to pose more of a challenge but it was still worth my effort to wake up at 8 in the morning to play."

Medals will be presented to the winning team and runners up on the night of Pasar Malam (October 5 from 6pm at Alcoa Court and John Curtin Forum).

ISC Soccer Cup Standing

The ISC Soccer Cup was held last weekend and here are the current Soccer Cup standings:

Just a reminder this week, the ISC Soccer Cup will start at 8:30am (tomorrow) Saturday morning, 29 September at Edinburgh Oval.
The schedule is as follows.

8:30am - 8:55am:
Chicken Rice vs Curtin Utd
The Studs vs Just For Fun

9:00am - 9:25am:
Just For Fun vs Chicken Rice
Ah Beng Utd vs Curtin Utd

The finals will be this coming Sunday 30 September!

Banners

Our very cool banners have finally arrived and have already been hung outside Curtin University thanks to Site Services!

Have you spotted them yet?

"Hello! it's the Marketing Officer here: Sue-Anne! I'm going to tell you the story of how I found each of our models for the banners."

Introducing Parisa! Parisa is hanging outside on the Kent St Curtin entrance. Parisa is supposed to be my "Western model." I'd actually preferred having a blonde girl, but I didn't know any blonde girls!!! Anyway I was running out of time, and I only asked Parisa to be my model 2 hours before the photoshoot went ahead (I know Parisa from work). I'm so glad she said yes, otherwise I wouldn't have a Western model. Thank God everything fell into place even though it was so last minute. Thank you to everyone who helped out.

Introducing Kevin! Kevin's hanging outside the Hayman Road entrance at the roundabout, where you enter into CBS. Kevin was the first person I asked to be my model when the idea of the banners came up to promote MCW. He's our representative for Africa. I'd only known him two weeks from work and he's such a laugh. I'm glad he said he could do it! =) Thanks Kevin!


Introducing Shirley who is our Asian model! She's hanging outside on Manning Road at the South entrance of Curtin. It's funny how she became my model. Actually I'd already seen pictures of Shirley from Curtin Idol (which is another event organised and hosted by ISC) but I just didn't know her (yet), and I already had her in mind as my preferred Asian model. So I got a friend to contact another friend who gave me Shirley's number and presto, she's my model! Thanks for your help Shirley!!!

I also must say a big thank you to my photographers Peter and Adam who were able to come in at the last minute to do the photoshoot! The banners look awesome don't you think?

Pasar Malam Stall Holders Briefing

Pasar Malam store applications are now closed.

Dear all stall holders. There will be a stall holders briefing on Monday 24 Sept for further information about Pasar Malam and the rules and regulations.

The details are as follows:

Date: 24 September, 2007

Time: 12pm - 2pm

Venue: Ken Hall Lecture Theatre (403.101)

Handouts and other information will be given during the briefing so please bring a pen and paper to jot down any notes that might be relevant.

Please be prompt and on time and hope to see you all there!

ISC Soccer Cup

The ISC Soccer Cup is on tomorrow at Edinburgh Oval! *Please note there is a change of venues from Barblett Oval to Edinburgh Oval.

If you are a last minute team wanting to still play tomorrow, please contact Tommy Lim on 0431 310 810 ASAP to register your team!

Click here for more information about the ISC Soccer Cup!

And finally, good luck to all competing teams!

Register as a volunteer today!

As part of Multicultural Week, we desperately require the help of volunteers from October 1 - 5.

If you are a Curtin student willing to help out and be part of this exciting event, click

here to download the application form.

The ISC office is located in the guild area and is open daily from 10am - 2pm. You can drop your applications there, or pick up hard copies of the volunteer applications there as well!

Job description

• Promotion, set up and break down of event venues, assisting the team leaders, water distribution...

Your availability

• General shifts will be Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm as this will be the time that the events will be happening. Please allow sometime before and after to set and and pack up.
• Pasar Malam - the biggest event for the week will be on 5 October (Friday night) from 6pm - late. We will require lots of volunteers on the night to help for this exciting event!
• We do require that you can volunteer for a minimum of 3 hours for the duration of Multicultural Week.

What you get as a volunteer

• As a volunteer you will recieve one of our very cool MCW 2007 t-shirts which you will be required to wear when you are volunteering.
• You will also recieve an MCW Volunteer participation certificate for your efforts!

Encourage a friend to sign up with you today and be prepared to meet new people and make new friends!

For further enquiries, please contact:

Tommy Lim - HR Officer

Mobile: 0431 310 810

Email: hr_isc@guild.curtin.edu.au

The Posters

The colour green has been chosen to represent Oceania because it epitomises the vast natural beauty of the rainforests in the Oceanic countries. It is a colour that symbolises growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility which is what multiculturalism and harmony in diversity is all about. The leaves are symbolic of the various trees and plants that can be found in Oceania and worldwide and has been used to create a refreshing look like most of the rainforests in the Oceanic region.

The colour purple has been chosen to represent the Americas as it is a colour that symbolises power, luxury, and ambition. The symbols used to represent the Americas are the different head garments that are worn worldwide. This theme is partially inspired by the colourful Samba carnivals as the Americas are always the life of the party!

A dark yellow has been chosen to represent the African continent as it is a colour representative of the desert regions of Africa.Indigenous arts and symbols have been used to symbolise the cave paintings and the rich ancient history of this vast continent.

The colour royal blue has been chosen to represent Europe partially inspired by the Queen and her royalty. Water vessels from various cultures worldwide have been used to reinforce the theme for Multicultural week because the water vessel is symbolic of mankind. Water vessels come is all shapes and sizes, yet they all serve the same purpose – to hold water. Humanity also comes in all shapes and sizes, yet we are all the same on the inside - our internal bodily functions all serve the same purpose.

The colour red has been chosen to represent Asia because it is the colour of happiness and prosperity in many of the South East Asian countries and may be used to attract good luck. Partially inspired by the Hana Matsuri Festival, various floral symbols have been used to denote the exotic nature of Asia.

Multicultural Week 2007

What is it?

Multicultural Week 2007 is an annual event hosted by Curtin’s International Student’s Committee and aims to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural awareness within Curtin. It will incorporate cultural aspects from the five continents of the world; Oceania, Africa, Europe, America, and Asia on different days.

Various cultural performances will be on display, the International Students Committee, ISC soccer cup and Pasar Malam are amongst the events that will run during multicultural week.

When is it?
Multicultural Week will be running from 1 October – 5 October at Curtin University Bentley Campus.

Who’s it for?
MCW is aimed at students and staff of Curtin university as well as the wider community. Everyone is invited to join in celebrating multiculturalism.

Pasar Malam
Curtin University has been chosen to host the state MCW closing ceremony with Pasar Malam (meaning “night market” in Malay) on 5 October. It will be held in Alcoa Court and John Curtin Forum at Curtin University, Bentley Campus and will start at 6:00pm - late. In previous years, it has attracted over 4000 people in the community.

This year, Pasar Malam will continue to host a series of performances intertwined with delicious food, drink and accessory stalls from various ethnicities managed by students and local businesses. Performances include: Belly dancing, Freo Samba, Didgeridoo player, African drumming, Capoeira, Violet Flames and Fozzil and Sash …and much more!!!!

Want to set up your own Pasar Malam stall?

Stall applications have been extended and will now close on 10 September. Please drop by the ISC office to fill in your application form. Chosen stall holders will be notified on 14 September.

Extra notes:
Stall applications can be faxed: 9266 2996 (ATTN: ISC)
All food sold must be Halal.

For more information please contact:

Too Yip Ming – MCW Chairperson 2007
Mobile: 0433 098 660
Email: Yipming2@gmail.com

Chee Sheng – Pasar Malam Manager
Mobile: 0433 886 077
Email: cshengG.curtinisc@gmail.com

Jillian - Pasar Malam Manager
Mobile: 0432 508 656
Email: jillianY.curtinisc@gmail.com

ISC Soccer Cup

The ISC Soccer Cup organised by the International Students Committee will commence on 22 September, 2007.

Click here for more information about the ISC Soccer Cup!
For further enquiries please contact:

Tommy Lim - HR Officer
Mobile: 0431 310 810
Email: hr_isc@guild.curtin.edu.au