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    ED'S NOTE
     
 

What is it about fostering a work life friendly culture in your department? Let me pose you some questions to think about.

Have you felt great knowing that you have completed all the work you need to do for the day when you leave work?
Have your weekends been enjoyable and free from work concerns?
Have you felt satisfied with the time you spent with your families, friends, children, personal hobbies or even exercise?

If most of your answers are 'No', it seems that work has been dominating your life. Thus, you must do something strike at that imbalance.

In OED, we place great emphasis on the importance of work-life balance. We have been fostering a work-life friendly culture in collaboration with our Social Welfare and Recreation Committee. In this issue, we share with you the activities we have organized to promote a healthy work-life friendly culture in the department.

Last May, a team of staff participated in The New Paper Big Walk. We share our experiences and the funny incidents that occured during our walk. Then we'll be sharing the recent walkabout we had at Mount Faber Park. Read how our colleagues enjoyed the walks.

 Next, we share with you the recent and upcoming happenings at NUS. At the groundbreaking ceremony of Alumni Complex on 8th May 2006, NUS was honoured to have Dr Tony Tan as our Guest of Honour. Read on to find out what facilities will be available at the new Alumni Complex.

You may have noticed of the next hip place to be seen at - Yusof Ishak House. The new additions - Old Chang Kee, New Zealand Natural Ice Cream, Subway, Cheers and IT @ COOP are a hit with both students and staff. Why not check out the place and enjoy the wonderful food we have brought for our community.

Not forgetting the new tenant - the NUS Student Service Centre at Yusof Ishak House. In collaboration with OSA and NUSSU, there will be an official launch on 28 August 2006 (Monday) at 10am. You are all invited. There will be lots of fun and activities organized for staff and students. Check out the programs and services offered by the centre.

You must be all perked up by the exciting articles we have published for you. Before you read the articles, do not forget our contest "I Guess! I Guess! I Guess Guess Guess!" Do send in your submission and win yourself prize!

Jasmin Tay
Editor, Onsite@OED
     
     
    BUZZING AT NUS
     
  GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR ALUMNI COMPLEX ON MONDAY, 8 MAY 2006

The new Alumni Complex will be built on the empty plot of land along Kent Ridge Drive next to the existing Hon Sui Sen Library. The project includes the construction of a new 5 storey Shaw Foundation Alumni House and the expansion and renovation of the existing NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House. Construction is scheduled to be completed by end of 2007...
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  NEW OUTLETS AT YIH BASEMENT

Craving for ice-cream in the midst of stressful study term? Wanting a quick bite while waiting for your turn at the Student Service Centre in YIH or having a short break from the study room? OED together with the University Dining Committee have brought in new operators - Old Chang Kee, New Zealand Natural Ice Cream and Subway to spice up your appetite...
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  HI @ YIH - COME JOIN US

Yusof Ishak House (YIH) is one of the most central and recognizable landmarks on the NUS campus. Its anchor tenants are Office of Student Affairs (OSA), University Health & Wellness Centre (UHWC) and NUS Students' Union (NUSSU).

Overseen by OED, YIH has undergone intensive hardware rejuvenation in recent years - including the refurbishments of existing rooms, addition of new facilities, and the opening of new F&B outlets...
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    OED HAPPENINGS
     
  BIG WALK 2006 - OUR REGULAR FAMILY AFFAIR

The New Paper Big Walk 2006 took place on 21 May 2006, a bright and sunny Sunday. It was not the first time I took part in this event but definitely my first to go with a bunch of hyperactive and lively colleagues from all divisions of OED...
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  MOUNT FABER PARK WALK

"What a nice weather to sleep..." murmured our colleague, 'Sleepie' (not real name for obvious reason) dreamily. The dark sky that loomed above and the heavy downpour was surely heavenly weather for 'Sleepie' but for a group of us, it was "ARGH!!!"

This day was to be "The Mount Faber Park Walk", organized by our Social Welfare and Recreation Committee (SWRC)...
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