Let’s celebrate new beginnings this month. Onsite@OED’s editor Jae Jay has been transferred to the Office of the President on 18 February, and we cheer her on as she moved on to take on new roles and responsibilities. Her departure marked a new beginning for me as well, as I would be taking over as editor for this eNewsletter. ....
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Replacement of Dampa Ceiling at School of Design and Environment
When you walked through School of Design & Environment (SDE) blocks recently, did you notice something different? As part of the Campus Upgrading Phase 2A program to improve the link-ways, old dampa strip ceilings have been replaced with metal square ceilings, giving the linkways and common areas a fresh new look...
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Additions & Alterations to the University Cultural Centre, 3rd Level
Prior to the re-location of the staff offices to the University Cultural Centre (UCC) level 3 in December 2004, the NUS Centre for the Arts (CFA) operated from two locations on campus. The Programmes, Venue Management, Building, Technical & Production Services divisions were housed at UCC while Corporate Services and Literary Programmes divisions operated from the CFA building located next to Raffles Hall...
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New Food Outlets at Faculties of Medicine and Science
If you are looking for a cosy corner to enjoy your meals in air-conditioned comfort, Coffee Grounds at the Faculty of Medicine, block MD11 is the place for you. Unwind on the plush sofas while enjoying the background music. This place is ideal for an unhurried meal with friends and colleagues...
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"Emergency" Visitor from Down Under
On 31 March 2005, Ms Gaye Cameron from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) paid a visit to Campus Security to understand how security and emergencies are managed on campus. Ms Cameron, an Emergency Manager at UNSW Emergency Management Unit, ...
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IQ Team Winners
Receiving the OUTSTANDING AWARD FOR IQ PROJECT 2004 on 29 Mar 2005, NUS Quality Service Day, for the Drawing Archival Project, was great honor for our team D-Space of the Campus Development Division...
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Staff Feature:
Jae Jay Choo
What would you miss most in OED?
The conducive working environment and the staff lounge which I have yet to enjoy!
Who would you miss most in OED?
Everyone in OED has touched my life in some way or another, even the housekeepers, groundsmen, security guards, drivers and gardeners. So it's very hard to decide who gets my vote as I will remember each and everyone in OED for different things
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Handy Tips
Indoor Plants Maintenance
Part I: Tips for Watering Soil Based Indoor Plants
The main cause of death for potted plants is over-watering. Roots need both water and oxygen, but when surrounded by excessive water, they are unable to take in oxygen. These roots may rot and eventually the whole plant would die. The symptoms of over-watering and under-watering are similar – poor root health and root decline...
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