A FRESHMAN, DANIEL BAAH, DEVELOPS A WEB APPLICATION FOR PALM | |
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During the month, the Student Life and Career Services Department organized a series of seminars towards equipping students with relevant skills, enhancing their productivity, and giving them firsthand top-notch knowledge with experts on interest specific seminars.
The seminars were Goal Setting, Time Management as a Student and a Future Professional, Teamwork and Conflict Resolution, Blockchain Technology and its Relevant Applications in Business, Branding You: Creating and Managing Online Presence, and Aptitude Testing.
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The facilitators of the sessions were Marion Von Namen (Life Coach), Nhu-to-Haynes (Public Health Officer), Abigail Asamoah (Chartered Accountant), Oscar Rodriguez (Solution Analyst), Emelia Ainosoon (Communications and Public Relations Expert) and Esther Mensah (Registrar, Palm University College)
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As part of our course requirements at Palm University, we encourage a culture that exposes our students to the practicalities that happen in the industry. In view of this, we are thrilled to share some exciting highlights from our recent Communication Skills course, where our freshman class had the privilege of learning from the expertise of two distinguished guest lecturers: Vanessa Aryee and Kingsley Mensah Gold, from the Bureau of Market and Social Research Limited. The guest lecturers shared techniques in Employment Communication with our students. Ms. Vanessa Aryee brought a wealth of knowledge to the class as she delved into the art of successful interviews with our students. Mr. Kingsley Mensah Gold took the reins to guide our students through the process of writing impactful cover letters and crafting standout curriculum vitae (resume).
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The new Palm Fitness Club also had meetings and fitness activities during the semester. The first activity was dedicated to a yoga session dubbed, The Ladies Hut. It was a cozy, comfortable and a friendly atmosphere for female students to connect, relax, and engage in empowering yoga practices with like-minded ladies. The second meeting was dedicated to general aerobics and it was energetically successfully.
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During the month, the Entrepreneurs Hub, a students’ club at Palm University hosted an insightful session on the topic "How to Sell Smart and Close the Deal." The event aimed at equipping club members with essential skills in entrepreneurship, emphasizing design thinking principles and their application in the realm of sales. The session ultimately sought to equip members with invaluable insights on effective selling techniques. The session was facilitated by Ms. Evelyn Yankson, the Chef at Palm University Cafeteria. She shared some key takeaways on market research, exploring empathy in entrepreneurship and some smart selling techniques.
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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES (PALM SUCCESS)
We are thrilled to share an exciting update from the recent Palm Success Course webinar, where the freshmen had the invaluable opportunity to delve into the realm of mental health. The session was enriched by the presence of a distinguished guest speaker, Mrs. Mabel Zynenwartel, a renowned mental health advocate and advisor based in the United Kingdom.
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FIELD TRIP TO THE KWAME NKRUMAH MEMORIAL PARK AND MUSEUM
Some of our students embarked on a field trip to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Museum on 25th November, 2023. The trip was intended to expose students to the life, achievements and philosophy of the first President of our nation, Ghana. Also, as students of Palm University with a mission of producing educated ethical leaders, the trip was intended to instill a sense of pride and duty in the students, urging them to do their best for the continent and humanity as a whole. The trip was organized by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Palm.
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LEADERSHIP DIARY TRAINING PROGRAM (LDTP) | |
On Saturday, 18th November, 2023, a group of Palmers attended the closing ceremony of the Leadership Diary Training Program (LDTP), a program that brings high school graduates from all over the country together to interact with each other. | |
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The Registrar, Ms. Esther Mensah, delivered a presentation on the Palm Value proposition and encouraged the high school graduates to enroll at Palm. The Founder & President of Palm, Dr. Peter Carlos Okantey delivered the keynote address at the closing ceremony of the LDTP. He spoke on the theme ‘Collaborate, Connect, Create: Make the World a Better Place”.
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THE ORANGE YOUTH FESTIVAL (OYF) | |
Subsequently, the Founder & President, Dr. Peter Carlos Okantey graced the occasion of the “The Africa We Want Symposium” at the maiden Orange Youth Festival held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, a program organized by the Youth Arise Organization. The Palm Center for Ethical Leadership facilitated a session where participants of the festival discussed some issues on ethical dilemmas where they shared their views on what they would do when confronted with situations of ethical dilemmas. | | |
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The session introduced participants to Ethical Leadership and the need to do the right thing when no one is watching. The event took place from Thursday, 23rd to Sunday 26th November, 2023. The President was in the company of some Palm students and the Registrar for the 3-day festival.
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