Sofiah Jamil
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Another one of them awesome posters behind toilet cubicle doors. This creative artwork was done by Graphic Design students from neighbouring University of Canberra. So where would you place yourself on this spectrum?
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Seen on the back of the door of a toilet cubicle on campus. One thing that Canberra prides itself of, is the fact that it’s a bike-friendly place. Several course mates of mine cycle between 20-30mins to school everyday. Great workout, and if need be, there are several shower facilities on campus. Definitely not having
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I was invited to be the Guest of Honour at the 2012 Canossian Awards. This ceremony is an annual event organised by my alma mater – St Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School – to recognise students that have achieved academic excellence for the year. Teachers are also commended for their efforts in support the students. It
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I came across this link via Mr Brown’s twitter feed. In this article, the writer reflects on a particular incident involving a young cashier and the use of plastic bags. For me, this reflective piece really strikes at the heart of three things: A somewhat antagonistic approach by some when trying to promote environmental
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Flexitarian bug struck again at dinner last night. eL menu: (1) organic brown rice fried with veg (2) wanton soup with loads of my favorite veggies… Like bits of pumpkin! Simple, tasty home-made food 🙂
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Yet another Flexitarian Lunch. This time a take-out from Sumo Salad at the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre. $5.80 for their small portion. I mixed two salads together – (1) Pumpkin & cous cous (2) Rockets, feta cheese and dried tomatoes. Mmmmmmmmmmm…. Or as the Indonesians say “Enak bangettttt!”
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Bayer – in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – is organising its annual Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Program. Calls for 2012 application have already started. What initially started out as a local project in Thailand in 1998, the program has been extended to 17 other countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia,
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Marine biologist Siti M. Yaacub gave a talk about sea grasses at the National Geographic Store at VivoCity, Singapore, on 10th December 2011. I was completely taken aback both by the current vibrancy of seagrass life along some of the coasts of Singapore and also the massive decline in the number and size of areas
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If the world is small, Singapore and its neighbours are microscopic! In late July this year, I had the opportunity to meet Ustazah Kauthar, initiator of the Go Green Muslims programme in the Integrated Islamic School in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It was wonderful to see her various efforts in nurturing the young with fundamental environmental
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WHAT SAY YOU? This comic was sketched by the very talented PK 🙂
Sofiah Jamil 