WEEKLY DIGEST
A BABCOCK UNIVERSITY NEWSLETTER
Volume 8 Issue 9
April 16, 2015
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Our Mission
 Building leadership
through Christian education; transforming
lives, impacting society
for positive change.
Our Vision
 A first-class Seventh-
day Adventist institution, building servant
leaders for a better
world.
Our Core Values
 Excellence
 Integrity
 Accountability
 Servant Leadership,
 Team Spirit
 Autonomy & Responsi-
Honoured: Prof Bankole Sodipo (r), presents Umoru Inu‐Umoru special recognition award bility
 Adventist Heritage
In this edition
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SVP ADDRESSES CONGREGATION
enior Vice President/
Provost School mum health. “Staff wel‐ inter‐
of fare is important to us ested Medicine, Prof. Iheanyi‐
and we are working with staff and chukwu Okoro last week the Sports Department to faculty. Supply Chain Team
Visits Babcock
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Tennis & Scrabble
Championship
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reiterated administration’s ensure success,” he said. Students commitment to staff wel‐
fare and sundry issues. Prof. Okoro He also revealed the Uni‐ will re‐
versity’s commitment to ceive it as package accom‐
Besides the standard health providing financial sup‐ modated in the fees. EAH holds Annual
Lecture Series
package, he advised com‐
OIE Hosts Staff
Workshop
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Photosynthesis
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Poetry
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Health Benefits of
Tomatoes
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port to relations of de‐ He reminded all that since munity members to take ceased staff members or the University’s integrity advantage of the compre‐
students. For the latter, it depends largely on the qual‐
hensive health check espe‐
is if death occurred in ity of its products, it is expe‐
cially for cancer. school. dient to be vigilant to en‐
In addition, he unfolded He further unfolded plans sure credibility in the exami‐
plans to schedule regular to provide branded lap‐ nation process. exercise and fitness pro‐
tops at discounted prices grammes to ensure maxi‐
from next semester for Continued on page 2 Prof. she serves both roles. Club diem) for the other (foreign). Okoro in tête with minutes of meetings are to In the same vein, the new pol‐
be forwarded to the Presi‐ icy on returnee staff, under Bursar, Dr. dent/Vice Chancellor, Sen‐
Luke ior Vice Chancellor and Reg‐
a tête á Onuoha. Dr. Jona‐
than Nwosu (r) Continued from Page 1 the BUNRAP, Babcock Univer‐
sity National Returnee Policy, istrar. Adjustments have limits financial support to self‐
also been made on remu‐ sponsored employees whose neration for the Work study course of studies are unavail‐
heritage programme. able in the University. The occasion also provided a platform to shed Staff and faculty will light on other areas such as conference atten‐ be permitted to at‐
dance, Departmental Clubs’ fees as well as policy tend two conference on returnee staff on completion of graduate pro‐ sessions per year with the University granting grammes in the Diaspora. Henceforth, departmental club dues are to be used exclusively by the Clubs under due supervi‐
sion of the Sponsor or Head of Department if he/
full sponsorship for one (local) and partial sponsorship (per L—r) Dr. Nwosu and Prof. James Ogunji SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM VISITS BABCOCK
theory. It provided a medium for interaction and better under‐
standing of the Supply Chain Man‐
agement Systems involved in the course, Laboratory Management and Organization. Head of Department, Dr. John Ihongbe also presented more in‐
formation on the logistics of the Supply Chain through a lecture. Partners in progress: Dr. Ihongbe (2nd right) flanked (l & r) by visiting team, Owolabi and The lecture had 400 and 500‐level Azeez. Extreme left is Farouna with staff & faculty of the department. students as well as staff and fac‐
A
ulty members in attendance. three‐member team of offi‐
cials of the Abuja‐based John Snow Inc. recently paid a working visit to the Medical Science Labora‐
tory Department. Page 2
The company’s Logistics & Capacity He expressed appreciation for the Building Advisor, Faith Owolabi led interactive visit from the SCMS, a the team with Theophilus Farouna regulatory body which ensures and Smart Azeez in attendance. efficient and effective flow of The visit is aimed at strengthening goods and services from point of synergy between the industry and origin to end‐users. BUHS SENDS FORTH THE FORMER PRINCIPAL
OPEN TENNIS & SCRABBLE CHAMPIONS
GET PRIZES
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400 level Law student, Daniel Alonge‐Niyi came tops at the Open Tennis Champi‐
onship (male category) held at Iperu campus. He got a N10,000 cash prize and certificate in the event organized by the Student Activities’ depart‐
ment. Prof. Shodipo with Director of Student Activities, David Ayeni (in glasses) with trainers Tomiwa Abiola and John Ndan‐ and championship contestants. Below: Tennis Champions receive their certificates. gason came first and second run‐
ners‐up with a cash reward of N7,000 and N5,000 and certifi‐
cates respectively. Uche Ozoemenam emerged win‐
ner in the female category with a cash reward of N10,000 and cer‐
tificate. Oluwafunmito Adetayo and Sarah Adelaja, first and sec‐
counterparts. Dean of School of Law & Secu‐
ond runners‐up got the same cash Babcock’s current Tennis Champion, Umoru Inu‐Umoru also got a special rity, Studies, Professor Bankole prize as their male counterparts. Recognition Award of N5,000 and cer‐ Sodipo, congratulated the The Championship did not only tificate while Ademide Adeoye got a awardees. feature Tennis. Fortune Ori who certificate as participant. “Bodily exercise profits a little, clinched first prize in Scrabble, got according to the Bible,” he said. a cash award of N5,000 and cer‐ In Scrabble, Omope Bondefaiye and “Adventist Education is holistic tificate in the male category. Chi‐ Oluwaseyi (male category) and Olu‐
which encourages physical exer‐
buike Nwakwe and Tosin Adeniyi, wayemisi Adeloye and Sonia Idonigie cises.” came first and second runners‐up (female category) got certificates. with N3,000 and N2,500 cash and President/Vice Chancellor, Professor J. Champions, Alonge‐Niyi and certificates. Esther Adeoye got N5,000 cash A. Kayode Makinde, represented by the Ozoemenam, expressed joy at the success of the champion‐
ship. “I hope to work harder to and certificate as first prize in the surpass Serena Williams in fu‐
female category in Scrabble, while ture,” she said. Sandra Okolie and Temitope Ade‐
shina, first and second runners‐up Alonge‐Niyi was simply thankful had similar rewards as their male to God for his successful outing. Contestants at the court.
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OIE HOSTS STAFF TRAINING
cer, Jones U m u k o r o and ICT’s Web Ser‐
vices Offi‐
cer, Akin A d e d e j i among oth‐
ers. Speaking on W i n n i n g with Words: Poised for Efficiency: Cross section of workshop participants The Office of Institutional Ef‐
fectiveness wrapped up its se‐
Facilitators included Acting Director of mester staff training session Human Resources, Dr Abiola Makinde, with a workshop to enhance faculty in the Languages & Literary service delivery. Studies department, Dr. Olubunmi Id‐
The session, Building a Profes‐
owu. sional Image and Exceptional Others were, Director of External Af‐
Customer Service, provided a fairs, Logistics & Protocol, Isaac Osun‐
hands‐on, tade; HR’s Principal Administrative Offi‐
knowledge‐based experience for several officers. Associate Vice President, for Institutional Effectiveness, Prof. Constance Nwosu, said the training fulfils a major re‐
Verbal Com‐
this segment of institutional personnel. munication, Dr Idowu said the abil‐
ity to communicate effectively can give personal satisfaction, recogni‐
tion and material possession or pro‐
motion. She urged participants to be mind‐
ful about the setting or psychologi‐
cal moments when passing infor‐
mation to customers. Dr Makinde expresses similar sentiments. She told partici‐
pants to display every sense of responsibility in the discharge of their duties. sponsibility to empower the University all the way to the top. Clockwise: Dr. Makinde, Prof. Nwosu, workshop participants and Dr. Idowu. She added that the emergence of more private universities has made it even more imperative to get it right with customer relations. The workshop is thus gives necessary attention to Page 4
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BUHS SENDS FORTH THE FORMER PRINCIPAL
Terrorism is not only here with us, it is a EAH HOLDS ANNUAL LECTURE SERIES
global problem that cannot be easily wiped out.” Professor Akinjide Osunto‐
kun of Redeemers University made this statement at the Joel Awoniyi School of Edu‐
cation and Humanities’ an‐
nual lecture series, March 25. His lecture, Terrorism: a His‐
torical Perspective, gave a broader understanding of global terrorism and its Guest Lecturer, Prof. Osuntokun (fifth right) with Dean, Prof. Philemon Amanze and faculty He attributed self‐interest amongst emergence in Nigeria. According to him, current trend in terrorism has impacted practically difficulty in wiping out the Boko Haram insurgency. every part of the world. “America is today regarded by some as the greatest terrorists in the world,” he said. other factors as the reason for the Prof Osuntokun decried several in‐
stances where terrorism is now sim‐
ply defined as crimes against human‐
ity. These include the pogroms “America against the Jews in Russia, the Turkish massacre of Armenians and killings of Igbo in Northern Nigeria. Others are the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda and Serbian ethnic clean‐
sing of Muslims in Bosnia‐
Herzegovina. He lamented youth involvement in terrorism. “Youths play active is today regarded by some as the greatest terrorists in the world.” Prof. Osuntokun roles in sustaining terrorism as they collect money to encourage this,” he remarked. “Our Youths hate to work hard yet they want to be rich over night.” He said solution can be found in liberal education, global commit‐
ment to fairness, poverty allevia‐
tion, racial equality as well as reli‐
gious and cultural tolerance. “There will be no peace until the King of Peace comes to establish Dr. Solomon Iguanre and students at the lecture his Kingdom,” he said. Page 5
BUHS SENDS FORTH THE FORMER PRINCIPAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS Special Moments: Faces at the Igbo Cultural Day and the OIE‐
organized workshop Page 6
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
POETRY
MARK AN ODE TO MATHEMATICS
YOUR CALENDAR Mathematics, thou hast shown me hell,
APRIL 23 I have cried so many nights,
BERACHA NIGHT The annual all‐night vigil to celebrate the successful Almost filled a well,
completion of the academic year is coming up once With my tears
again. The musical and spiritual fiesta is organized Because of the future thou has shown me,
by the Division of Spiritual Life and promises to be a I wept and never knew what to do,
real treat. Insulted! It was because of thy sting,
Venue: Sports Complex Time: 10:00pm ‐ 4:00am And I knew not joy but sorrow
MAY 31 that only thou could bring,
PCF LUNCHEON This is an ode to thy powers.
Parents Consultative Forum will host a special luncheon in collaboration with the University in honour of parents of the Eagle Graduating Class Members. Venue: BGH Time: 1:00p.m But my determination has refuted thy syndrome,
The profound pain in me has come to doldrums
JUNE 2 And I shall have no fear of thou; not strife
HOODING But thy sting is deleted from my life
Doctoral students hooding event comes up with the I shall fear thee no more,
usual colour and zest. Venue: BBS Auditorium Time: 10:00am For thy fear is far below my strength
And I have successfully triumphed thy strength,
JUNE 4 This is an ode to thy powers.
PG CONVOCATION The event will also be a platform to honour four dignitaries with the Honoris Causa for excellent leadership, service to humanity and entrepreneur‐
ship. Venue: Central Cafeteria Time: 8:00a.m Mathematics, thou hast shown me hell,
Other facets of thy origin, doth fell,
Thou art under my control,
And so is thy powers,
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK “The yam you pound today, For through thy strengths,
I have overcome thy weaknesses,
This is an ode to thy EPHEMERAL powers.
- Tosin Olaniyi
may still be hot 20 years from now. ‐ Pastor Tunde Ojewole Page 7
THURSDAY @ EIGHT Ese Ogbighele (centre) with the crew BUSA PRESIDENT ON HOPE FM 89.1 Out‐going President of the Babcock University Students Associa‐
HEALTH HEALTH BENEFITS OF TOMAOES Let’s face it. Tomatoes are great. They are packed with the following nutrients: Alpha‐lipoic acid: This helps convert glucose tion, (BUSA) Ese Ogbighele, said his administration fulfilled one into energy. Studies suggest that alpha‐lipoic of its ultimate goals to build a robust relationship with the stu‐ acid can aid in blood glucose control, improve dents. vasodilation and protect against retinopathy in “I wish to be remembered as the President that was friend of all diabetic patients. They may even help preserve students,” he asserted as guest on the weekly Radio pro‐ brain and nerve tissue. gramme, Thursday @ Eight on Hope 89.1 FM. Beta‐carotene: Like carrots, tomatoes are ex‐
He said through his administration, BUSA brought more devel‐
cellent sources of Vitamin A great for maintain‐
opment through the unveiling of its secretariat at Iperu campus ing good eyesight. It is also an awesome anti‐
to accommodate offices and shops as well as the Excellency oxidant which fights against free radicals. Award for achieving 100 level students. Choline: This nutrient helps with sleep, muscle It also encouraged spirituality through the introduction of the movement, learning and memory. Choline also maintains the structure of cellular membranes, BUSA Bible Quiz. Ogbighele believes that he has been the one of the most active enhances nerve impulse transmission, assists Presidents in representing students’ interest at various commit‐ in fat absorption and reduces chronic inflam‐
tees. He noted that the temporary closure of the BUSA House mation. on the main campus was the University administration’s strat‐ Potassium and Vitamin C: Potassium is great in egy to screen out unscrupulous vendors whose activities under‐
reducing the chances of developing strokes. mined the school’s philosophy. Lycopene: This is a potent antioxidant, helpful He regrets not having enough time to do more. “I wish I could in fighting infections and capable of protecting do more,” he said. “No matter how high we set our goals and the body against heart diseases. thrive to achieve them, only God can make them successful. We Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com/ are mere mortals.” HOTLINES
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