University Employee & Family Day
4th Edition: University’s Got Talent!
Date:
Friday, 5th August
Venue:
University Quadrangle
Time:
7.30pm
BBQ Tickets: €12
Raffle Tickets: €1 = 2 tickets
€2 = 5 tickets
€4 = 12 tickets
[All the proceeds of this event will go to
the Student Welfare Fund and
the Ursuline Sisters of Saint
Angela Merici crèche of Sliema
Office for the Human Resources Management &
Development
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Programme of Talent Show
Time
7.30pm
8.00pm
8.05pm
8.15pm
8.20pm
8.30pm
8.35pm
Performance
Classic rock band
Hip Hop Performance
Latin and modern dancing
Hip Hop Performance
Guitar Solo Performance
Hip Hop Performance
Tai-chi Demonstration
Participants
Sundial Science
Urban Echo Troupe
Mr Alan Galea
Urban Echo Troupe
Mr Vince Fabri
Urban Echo Troupe
Malta Tai-Chi Society
8.50pm
9.00pm
9.30pm
10.00pm
Hip Hop Performance
Barbecue
Presentation of Trophy and Prizes
Karaoke
Urban Echo Troupe
The University Community Welfare Committee will be organizing its 4th Annual University
Employee & Family Day, which will he held on Friday 5th August 2011 from 7.30pm onwards.
The performances will commence at 7.30pm and will open with the classic rock and pop band,
Sundial Science. A bar will be available during the evening and the buffet barbecue will be open
from 9.00pm onwards. Children under 12 years will be able to eat from the barbecue free of
charge.
This year this activity will not only be held to raise funds for charity but also to encourage
University employees to show off their talent amongst their colleagues. Therefore the theme
of this event is entitled “University’s Got Talent!”
To keep yourself posted to any news with regards the University Employee and Family Day
please follow our page.
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Sundial Science
Sundial Science is a brand new collaboration between 5 talented and experienced musicians
driven by their love of live performance who were brought together by ZHN's "Strummin"
series of concerts. We are drawn from very different walks of life: architecture, law, computer
science and economics, by the shared bonds of friendship and love of good music.
This is our first gig as a band-the first of many we hope.
Annemarie Mayo – vox (SoulSearcher, Voices, Genn and Mayo, Strummin Home)
Luke Grech – lead guitar (Relikc, Strummin’ Home)
Janice Ellul – rhythm guitar (Genn and Mayo, Strummin Home)
Matthew Agius – bass guitar (SoulSearcher, Enkor, Symphonik, Strummin Home)
Lesnich Vassallo – drums (TACT, Miss Chief, Strummin Home)
5 musicians, one goal-to rock your socks off and have a good time doing it.
err, that’ll be two goals, then.
Don't forget to look us up and like us on facebook to keep yourselves updated with upcoming
gigs and band news.
Mr Matthew Agius is a member of staff at the Academic Programmes Quality & Resources Unit.
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Urban Echo Troupe
From the streets to the stage. Urban Echo exposed.
'Get up offa that thing, and dance till you feel better'. You're right! It's that old James Brown
classic and they follow it word by word. To anyone who thought that street dancers can only be
found in the streets of New York, you have been misled!
Meet Urban Echo Troupe, also known as U.E.T. A local hip hop crew that has been taking
various stages by storm for the past five years. 'We've been puppets, zombies and robots,
we've looked serious and sexy... anything as long as it's expressive and creative' They have
danced at fundraising events, local television shows, done performances on stage like
Adventures in Dance by Paul Curmi Dance Company and other local events including Notte
Bianca 2008 and 2009. They have also been back-up dancers for various local artists including
singers like Brooke and Thea amongst others.
You might be asking: who the heck are these guys? Under the direction of dancer and
choreographer Stuart, U.E.T is a group of energetic young people with different dance training
backgrounds, who share a common passion for hip hop. Dedication shown through hours of
practice and a unique crave to perform, defines this dynamic crew.
Funky music and originality are always a must during their performances. In fact, their
inspiration comes from the freshest hip hop tunes and the work of international
choreographers they've seen on TV Shows and movies. With regard to their style, 'anything
expressive is worth a try' from old school hip hop such as locking, popping and breaking to most
recent new style and Krumping just to mention a few.
By combining old school hip hop culture with their own style, Urban Echo Troupe are taking
street dance to an entire new level.
So keep an eye on their facebook group and don't miss their upcoming events.
Mr Lionel Attard is a member of staff at the Academic Programmes Quality & Resources Unit.
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Latin and Modern Dancing
Born in the early 20th century, modern dance is a dance style that centers on a dancer's own
interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. Modern dancers
reject the limitations of classical ballet and favor movements derived from the expression of
their inner feelings. During the 1900's, European dancers began rebelling against the rigid rules
of classical ballet. Turning against the structured techniques, costumes and shoes of ballet,
these dancers favored a more relaxed, free style of dancing. Modern dance pioneers often
danced in bare feet and revealing costumes. In the United States, several dance pioneers paved
the way for American modern dance, including the legendary Martha Graham.
Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps
and routines. It is not unusual for modern dancers to invent new steps for their routines,
instead of following a structured code of technique. Another characteristic of modern dance in
opposition to ballet is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be
light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement.
Latin/Rhythm dances are commonly danced to contemporary Latin American music, and, with
the exception of a few travelling dances (for example, Samba and Paso Doble), couples do not
follow the line of dance but perform their routines more or less in one spot. In competitions,
the women are often dressed in short-skirted latin outfits while the men are outfitted in tightfitting shirts and pants, the goal being to emphasize the dancers' leg action and body
movements.
Latin dances are generally faster-paced, more sensual, and have more rhythmic expression. The
latin dances are for couples, typically a man and a woman. Partners sometimes dance in a
closed, tight position, and sometimes hold only one hand. Latin dancing, as Latin music, is sultry
and physical. Quick paced rhythms and playful movements make the various Latin dances
endlessly entertaining, sometimes even breathtaking. The Latin dances are derived from the
music to which they are danced. The component of the music that most differentiates the
dances is their fast or slow tempo.
Mr Alan Galea is a member of staff employed with the Gafa Saveway Cleaning Contractors.
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Mr Vince Fabri
Born in Malta in 1960, presently performing as a singer, guitarist and a song writer in Malta's
most popular television weekly talk show Xarabank.
Apart from numerous solo performances as singer-songwriter, for the last fifteen years he has
been successfully involved in writing lyrics and composing music for television and theatrical
productions.
The CD with the songs he wrote for a satirical television program called 'Ahn' Ahna jew
m'Ahniex' is considered locally as one of the best selling releases.
Vince Fabri composed the music for the lyrics written by the renowned Maltese poet and writer
Oliver Friggieri that was released on a CD in 1991.
He is also one of the coordinators of a Maltese literally group Poezijaplus, which has been
holding monthly literally evenings since 1999.
In 2007 he participated in the poetry festival 'Voix de la Méditerranée' held every year in
Lodeve, a town of southern France, and in November 2008 he performed at Literature Live
Festival in Croatia and in the Biennale Internationale de Poésie en Val de Marne in France.
Mr Fabri also has an official website which is focused on his professional career.
Mr Vince Fabri is a member of staff at the Precincts Office.
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Tai-Chi Demonstration
This Tai-Chi demonstration will commence with a brief five minute speech by Mr Michael
Micallef, Founder of this Tai Chi group.
The Malta Tai Chi Society was founded in 1989 with the primary intention of teaching the
Chinese Art of Tai Chi Chuan in Malta. Since its inception the Society organised numerous
courses for various categories of people. Ongoing classes are held weekly at the centre in the
Malta China Friendship Society Building in Valletta and at the Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucia.
Instructors from the Society have given courses for senior citizens, drug addicts attending
rehabilitation therapies and even special courses for people with special needs.
The Society teaches various aspects of Tai Chi Chuan namely the empty handed, the sword form
and pushing hands. The style adopted is the Traditional Yang style one of the five families of Tai
Chi practiced around the world.
Tai Chi is a Chinese art intended to give the practitioner better health both physical and mental.
It is based on slow, graceful, balanced and coordinated movements which if practiced properly
create a harmonious relation between body and mind. Tai Chi makes part of the Traditional
Chinese Medicine.
The participants in this demonstration will be Mr Michael Micallef, Mr Alan Saliba Gauci, Ms
Maryanne Gauci and Mr Glenn Buhagiar.
Please join their facebook group for updates and news of their group.
Mr Alan Saliba Gauci is a member of staff at the Communications & Alumni Relations Office.
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Presentation of Trophy and Prizes
The presentation of trophy and prizes to football tournament winners, the Institute for Physical
Education and Sports, will be presented by Ms Jacqueline Fenech, Director for Human
Resources Management & Development. Ms Fenech will also acknowledge Mr John Paul
Fenech, Golden Medal winner in the Olympics.
It all started via a conversation at the end of the University of Malta staff league reception
between Ms Jacqueline Fenech and Mr Andrew Decelis, Directors of HR & IPES
respectively.....what about organising a University of Malta staff tournament in aid of charity?
And that's how Karen Cacciattolo and Oliver Mallia came into the picture.
In the space of approximately two weeks they had to organize the tournament which mainly
involved recruiting teams, booking of catering services and football grounds.
Oliver was in charge of the former whilst Karen took care of the football grounds and catering
services. Both Oliver and Karen found plenty of support from the participating teams, Malta
University Holdings Company (as regards free booking of pitches) and J&M Catering (as regards
provision of stand with drinks & snacks).
By the 5th July, the day of the tournament, we had managed to recruit five teams, namely,
Gateway, ICT, IT Services, IPES and Mixed Staff. Over fifty members of staff put their skills on
the 5-a-side pitches in this Football Tournament to help raise money for a charitable institution.
After some keenly contested first round matches, the semi-finals were set; IPES vs ICT and IT
Services vs Mixed Staff respectively.
In the first semi-final, IPES had to make a spirited comeback as they were a goal down in the
first couple of minutes of the game against a well-organized ICT team but they finally won the
match 4 - 2. In the other semi-final, Mixed Staff & IT Services shared the spoils in an exciting 1 1 draw but the former had to bow their heads as the IT Services keeper denied the Mixed Staff
penalty takers on three occasions with the final score being 2 - 4 after the penalty kicks.
The final of this tournament was going to be a repeat of the University of Malta staff league, in
the sense that the sporting rivals, IPES and IT Services, were once again the finalists. Well,
following a balanced match, IPES managed to take sporting revenge over IT Services with a 3 - 2
score line but at the end of the day, the winners were not the IPES team but the Ursuline Sisters
of Saint Angela Merici crèche of Sliema. In fact, the UoM staff tournament helped raise €260
for such a wealthy cause.
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Arts and Crafts Stands
Paintings demonstration will be provided by Mr Anton Abela – Department of Clinical
Pharmacology & Therapeutics – Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
Personalised cards demonstration will be provided by Ms Jennifer Vella – Certificate in
Foundation Studies Course – Office of the Registrar
Costume Jewellery demonstration will be provided by Ms Annette Arnaud – Academic
Programmes Quality & Resources Unit. Her jewellery is also available at Aphrodite’s
Temptations. For more information access her facebook page.
Activities for Children
Face painting will be provided by Ms Jacqueline Sant from the Tajra Playschool.
Participants and Volunteers
COMPERE:
George Cremona – Department of Arts & Languages in Education –
Faculty of Education
DEEJAY:
Alistair Farrugia
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Monica Micallef – Communications & Alumni Relations Office
Annette Arnaud – Academic Programmes Quality & Resources Unit
Karen Azzopardi – Faculty of Medicine & Surgery (Medical School)
VOLUNTEERS:
Annemarie Zammit – Office of the Rector
Tickets for the Barbecue at €12 will be available at the door.
Raffle tickets will be available at the door and can be sold as packs.
Tickets are also available from the
Office for Human Resources Management & Development on Campus,
Room 217, Administration Building
Raffle prizes are provided by Vascas, Agenda, YAL Electronics, Beautyteam and the Health Shop.
Contact us by email: Karen or Amanda.
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