CONGRATULATIONS: A student receiving his graduation certificate from Dr Chan, witnessed by Bennet.
MIRI: Graduates of Curtin University here are reminded to pursue their true interests upon leaving the university if they want to be successful in their future endeavours.
Chairman of Curtin Sarawak Council, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam gave the reminder to the students who graduated with the best Australian education and a fulfilling, life-changing learning experience.
“I am sure that all of you are filled with great enthusiasm and eagerness to conquer what lies ahead, but I urge you to make sure that you are on the ladder you truly want to be on. Remember that it is your life.
“Up to this point in your lives, most things have been decided for you. From now on, it is up to you to choose. I say, make a choice that is from your heart and not by what others say or think or believe,” he said.
He was addressing the graduates at Curtin Sarawak School of Business and Diploma Graduation Ceremony that was held at the university yesterday.
In his address, he also reminded the students that their contribution to the world will not be measured by the amount of money they make or the accolades they receive but rather by the way in which they share their unique gifts with the world, and the only place to find those gifts are within themselves.
Dr Chan, who was a former Deputy Chief Minister, added that as Curtin graduates, they are international citizens who were expected to use knowledge to better their chosen professions and critical thinkers when it comes to problem solving and abundantly creative when contributing ideas.
Acting Chancellor of Curtin University Western Australia, Chris Bennet, who spoke at the opening of the ceremony, said graduates of the university were required to be professionally wise, in addition to being international citizens in tune with the world, able to communicate with people from all backgrounds and at all levels, and moreover, be culturally sensitive when interacting with others or managing subordinates.
“I am very pleased that the university’s mission to produce graduates of global calibre is in line with the aspirations of Malaysia, which include the development of skilled and educated human capital to support economic growth,” he said.
Close to 300 graduates received their graduation certificates. Also present were vice chancellor Professor Jeanette Hacket; deputy vice chancellor international Professor David Wood and chairman of Curtin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Datu Dr Hatta Solhi.