DATES: Saturday, 4 February, Monday, 6 February & Tuesday, 7 February 2012
  From the Office of the Dean of Students  
   
Congratulations on your admissions and welcome to the Polytechnic Family. Your career
success is ultimately in your hands. Make use of your academic experience and build your
future career with the Polytechnic of Namibia --- your educational gateway to realize your
full potential.
 
 
New Student Orientation 2012 Schedule
Student orientation is compulsory for all new students.
Day 1: 4 Feb 2012 | Day 2: 6 Feb 2012 | Day 3: 7 Feb 2012
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DAY 1: SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2012
VENUE: AUDITORIUM 1, 2, 3, AUDITORIUM SOUTH & NORTH, HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING
  Director of Ceremonies: Mrs. Alta Mcnally – Student Counsellor & HIV/AIDS Coordinator  



   
08:00 - 08:30
 
Welcome by the Rector of the Polytechnic.
This is the first step in your orientation
process. Dr. Tjama Tjivikua welcomes all
freshers, transfer and international students
to the Polytechnic family. The academic
expectations are clearly rolled out for you.
 
 
 
08:30 - 09:00
Academic Life: From a learner to a student and from a student to a scholar
Dr. Andrew Niikondo, Vice Rector: Academic Affairs & Research.
 
09:00- 09:30
Computer Services: Mr. Laurent Evrard: Director Computer Services
 
09:30- 10:00
Office of the Registrar: Mr. Corneels Jafta, Registrar
 
10:30 - 11.00 : BREAK
 
11:00 - 12:00
Office of the Dean of Students: Ms. Frieda Shimbuli, Dean of Students
 
12:00 - 12:30
Writing Centre : Ms. Jemima Mungenga, Coordinator : Writing Centre
12:30 - 13:00
Study Skills: Mr. Jotam Muuondjo, Project Officer: Centre of Training & Learning
 
13:00 - 14:30 : LUNCH
 
14:30 - 15:00
Early Alert Program Academic Advisors:
Ms. Jemima Mungenga, School of Communication, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Dr. Comfort Oyedocun, School of Health and Applied Science
Ms. Eunah Chelezo, School of Engineering
 
15:00 – 15:30
Library Services: Ms. Judy Grobler , Chief Librarian
 
15:30 – 16:00
Higher Education Quality: Ms Himmessora Kaimu, Quality Assurance : Manager
 
17:00 – 22:00 ( Venue: Khomasdal Public Swimming Pool )
New Student Orientation BBQ
           
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DAY 2: MONDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2012

 
VENUE: AUDITORIUM 1, 2, 3, AUDITORIUM SOUTH & NORTH, HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING
  Director of Ceremonies: Ms. Frieda Shimbuli, Dean of Students  
 
08:00 - 08:30
HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Mrs. Alta Mcnally, Student Counsellor & HIV/AIDS Coordinator
Condom Demonstration: Ms. Martie Petersen, Registered Nurse
 
08:30 - 09:00
Office of the Bursar: Ms. Sadia Brendell, Bursar
 
09:00- 09:30
Auxiliary Services: Mr. Calicious Nawa, Assistant Bursar
 
09:30 – 10:00
The role of students in resources and waste management on campus
Mr. Lameck Mwewa, Dean: School of Natural Resources & Tourism
 
10:00 – 10:30: BREAK
 
10:30 – 11:00
Namibian Business Innovation Centre (NBIC)
Mr. Bernhard Rohkemper, Manager: Entrepreneurship & Incubation
 
11:00 - 11:30
Centre for Open & Life-Long Learning (COLL)
Dr. Delvaline Mowes, Director
 
11:30 - 12:00
Namibian-German Centre for Logistics (NGCL)
Mr. Albin Jacobs, Director
 
12:30 – 13:00
Centre for Enterpreneurial Development (CED)
Ms. Margaret Bennett, Director
13:00 - 14:00: LUNCH
ACADEMIC PARALLELL SESSIONS
14:00 - 16:00 | Auditorium 1, Auditoria Building
School of Business and Management (SBM)
Mr. Kofi Boamah Dean: SBM
Evalution: Ms. Lizelle Miller, Social Worker & Gustav Mbeha, SRC: President
14:00 - 16:00 | Auditorium 3, Auditoria Building
School of Communication, Criminal Justice & Legal Studies (SCCJLS)
Dr. Sarala Krishnamurthy, Dean: SCCJLS
Evaluation: Ms. Martie Petersen , Nurse & Ms. Emilia Imene, SRC (Internal Affairs)
 
14:00 - 16:00 | G69, Engineering Building
School of Engineering,(SOE)
Dr. Zacchaeus Oyedokun, Dean: SOE
Evaluation: Ms. Alta McNally Student Counsellor & HIV/AIDS Coordinator &
Emilia. N. Uupindi, SRC: Vice-President
 
14:00 - 16:00 (Auditorium North, Health Sciences Building)
School of Health and Applied Sciences (SHAS)
Dr. Sylvester Moyo, Dean: SHAS
Evaluation: Mr. Franklin Green, Officer: Accommodation, Sport & Culture &
Ms. Sarah Malakia, SRC: Sport and Recreation
 
14:00 - 16:00 | Auditorium 2, Auditoria Building
School of Information Technology (SIT)
Dr. Heike Winschiers, Dean: SIT
Evaluation: Mr. Augene Brown, Hostel Manager &
Ms. Hilma N. Petrus, SRC : Secretary General
 
14:00 - 16:00 (Auditorium South, Auditoria Building)
School of Natural Resources and Tourism (SNRT)
Mr. Lameck Mwewa, Dean: SNRT
Evaluation: Mr. Michael Kisting , Job Placement Officer &
Ms. Elizabeth Mutota, SRC Gender, Health & Social Welfare
 
       
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  DAY 3: TUESDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2012  
VENUE: AUDITORIUM 1, 2, 3, AUDITORIUM SOUTH & NORTH, HEALTH SCIENCE BUILDING
  Director of Ceremonies: Ms. Lizelle Miller, Social Worker  
 
08:00 - 08:30
SRC Platform : Student Representative Council (SRC)
 
08:30 - 10:30
POLYTECHNIC CAMPUS TOUR: SRC & House Commitee Members (HC)
Library Tours: Ms. Judy Grobler, Chief Librarian
10:30 - 11:00
School of Business & Management: Gustav Mbeha, SRC: President
11:00 - 11:30
School of Business & Management: Emilia N. Uupindi, SRC: Vice-President & Mr. Alexander Mwenyo, HC: Sport & Recreation
11:30 - 12:00
School of Business & Management: Hilam N. Petrus, SRC: Secretary - General, Mr Jackson Rohr, HC : Chairperson Men's Residence
12:00 - 12:30
School of Business & Management: Ms. Emilia Imene, SRC: Internal Affairs , Mr. Alaricky Kamongwa, HC: Finance
12:30 - 13:00
School of Natural Resources & Tourism: Mr. Jeremia Indongo, SRC: Finace
13:00 - 13:30
School of Natural Resources & Tourism: Ms. Uwedha Endjambi, SRC: Culture and Development, Ms. Joice N. Shapumba, HC: Chairperson Ladies Residence
13:30 - 14:00
School of Natural Resources & Tourism: Mr. Charlie Roster Matengu, SRC: Information and Publicity, Ms. Killykie Hamutumwa, HC: Secretary
14:00 - 14:30
School of Engineering: Mr. Alloys Mwashekele, SRC: Academic Affairs , Ms. Hileni Hashipala, HC: Law and Order(Ladies Residence)
14:30 - 15:00
School of Engineering: Mr. Tuhafeni Nande Haufiku, SRC: External Affairs
15:00 - 15:30
School of Information and Technology: Ms. Sarah Malakia, SRC: Sports and Recreation, Ms. Dorcas Manuel, HC: Gender
15:30 - 16:00
School of Information and Technology: Ms. Elizabeth Mutota, SRC: Gender, Health & Social Welfare
16:00 - 16:30
School of Communication, Criminal Justice & Legal Studies: Mr. Lameck Amugongo, HC: Law and Order (Men's Residence)
16:30 - 17:00
School of Health and Applied Sciences: Mr. Joseph Mundilo, HC: Accomodation & Maintenance (Men's Residence), Ms. Lesley Daries, HC: Accomodation and Maintenance (Ladies Residence)
 
POLYTECHNIC CHOIR AUDITIONS
Contact Persons: Mr. Michael Kisting, Polytechnic Choir Conducter, Extension: +264 61 207 2271
Requirements: Beautiful voice, note reading, discipline, commitment
Playing an instrument will be an advantage
Sign up for auditions at Mr. Michael Kisting's office, Office of the Dean of Students
Date Time Venue Panel
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00 - 1600 DOS Resource Centre Mr. Michael Kisting, Job Placement Officer
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:00 - 1600DOS Resource CentreMr. Michael Kisting, Job Placement Officer
Ms. Frieda Shimbuli , Dean of Students
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:00 - 1600DOS Resource CentreMr. Michael Kisting, Job Placement Officer
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:00 - 1600DOS Resource CentreMr. Michael Kisting, Job Placement Officer
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00 - 1600DOS Resource CentreMr. Michael Kisting, Job Placement Officer
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