UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-AFRICA NEWSLETTER 2-8 DECEMBER 2016

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1 Assistant Professor of Management Dr. Ella King presents a cheque for KES 15, 350 raised by her students to Ms. Esther Wamai (Principal, Kenya Community Centre for Learning), during a forum organized by USIU-Africa Counseling Services as part of the Disability Awareness Week. Dr. King also presented a further KES 40, 000 raised for the Kenya Society for the Blind, to the Society s Resource Mobilization and PR Manager Mr. Johnson Kitetu at the same function. Dr. King mobilized her Fall 2016 classes; MGT3010B (Overview of Management Practices), BUS1010 (Introduction to Business Organizations) and ENT1010 (Introduction to Entrepreneurship) to raise funds - through their private networks - for both initiatives. Photo: Diana Meso Library receives ICRC book donation The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nairobi Regional Delegation on Friday, November 25 donated more than 100 copies of Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols to the University Library and Information Center. The book donation was organized through Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Simeon Sungi, and received by Chief Librarian Ms. Damiana Kiilu. USIU-Africa s partnership with ICRC is almost a decade old with the university spanning various ICRC initiatives including the annual National ICRC International Humanitarian Law (IHL) competition. The donated IHL publications are expected to enable students of International Humanitarian Law and International Law gain a deeper understanding of international legal issues and statutes dealing with human rights. Ms. Damiana Kiilu (Chief Librarian) receives copies of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols, from Mr. Photo Hillary by: Kiboro Steve (Legal Wachira Officer, Nairobi Regional Delegation, International Committee of the Red Cross) on Friday, November 25. Looking on are Mr. Daniel Okumu (Principal Librarian Acquisitions).

2 UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-AFRICA NEWSLETTER 2-8 DECEMBER 2016 Neighborhood association holds annual charity breakfast Group Photo: The annual Kasarani Neighborhood Association (KNA) Charity Breakfast was hosted by Safari Park Hotel on Friday November 18, and attended by representatives of six of its members, as well as current beneficiaries of the Association s Securing Potential and Naturing Talent (SPANT) Scholarship program. Kasarani Neighborhood Association raised total KES 412,050 during its fourth Annual Breakfast Fundraiser at Safari Park Hotel on Friday, November 18, to support and expand the SPANT (Securing Potential and Naturing Talent) Scholarship program. The scholarship program has received more than KES 2 million raised through the Association s annual charity breakfast and membership fees since the program began in The Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Zeleza and the Safari Park Hotel General Manager Mr. Japhleth Kimathi both made remarks commending the association on its scholarship program, and urging it to look beyond its membership in raising further SPANT program support. Former District Education Officer Ms. Roselyne Litaba in her keynote address acknowledged the immense support provided by the Association, pointing at the improved but still dire situation of pupils in public primary schools within Kasarani sub-county. Aside from USIU-Africa, the Kasarani Neighborhood Association currently has seven other members namely; Safari Park Hotel, Thika Road Baptist Church and School, Kenya Institute of Special Education, Mountain View School, Ruaraka Academy, St. Joseph of Arimathea and Pan African Christian University. 10,000 Women hosts continuing education workshop on talent management The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program held a continuing education workshop on Friday, November 18, for sixteen of its alumni, to address business challenges in recruiting, hiring, training and motivating employees. Sessions were led by Dr. Teresia Linge, Associate Professor of Management and Director of Business Administration/International Business Administration Programs, Chandaria School of Business, and covered: Resourcing and retaining talent in business organizations, Talent Development, Performance Management Processes in Business Organizations, and Rewarding and Motivating Talent. The workshop was very well received by the program alumni. One participant, Susan Mutuku, reported that she is determined to implement the new knowledge she has gained in the workshop, starting with a Christmas party for her employees. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative was launched in 2008 as an effort to foster economic growth by providing women entrepreneurs around the world with business education and access to capital. To date, the initiative has reached over 10,000 women from across 56 countries through a network of 100 academic, nonprofit, and bank partners.

3 Norwegian students visit the University 35 students of journalism and cross-cultural studies from NLA University in Norway pose for a group photo with USIU-Africa faculty and invited undergraduate psychology students on Tuesday, November 29. The students were on a two-day exchange program visit to USIU-Africa. Photo: Diana Meso USIU-Africa hosted thirty five students of journalism and cross-cultural studies, from NLA University in Norway on Tuesday and Wednesday November for an exchange program visit. The group accompanied by two faculty members toured the campus meeting students, faculty and staff and also sat in on three lectures by our faculty; Mr. Moses Onyango (Lecturer of International Relations, and Director of the Institute of Public Policy and International Affairs) spoke on The complexity of multiculturalism and violent extremism in the global age, Dr Josephine Arasa (Associate Professor of Psychology) spoke on Sexual Liberation: Cross-cultural perspectives and lessons learned while Ms. Robi Koki (Lecturer of Journalism) discoursed on Reversed Cultural Imperialism. USIU-Africa s long and fruitful relationship with NLA University in Norway was initiated by retired legendary Journalism lecturer Mr. Joe Kadhi, and has enabled students from NLA Burgen and Kristian campuses exchange annual visits with USIU-Africa counterparts. Graduate students participate in X-Culture global business competition 29 graduate students from the Chandaria School of Business were presented with a certificate of completion on Wednesday November 30, in recognition of their contribution as part of a Global Virtual Team for the X-Culture Global Collaboration Course. The students, who are members of the IBA6020 (Transnational Strategic Management) class taught by Assistant Professor of Strategic Management Dr. Juliana Namada, joined over 4,000 students from 110 universities, in the global completion, spending two months receiving theoretical training and practical experience. Every semester, thousands of students and professionals from over 40 countries take part in the X-Culture competition, where for several months, they compete and collaborate on business projects presented by X-Culture corporate partners, thereby learning the challenges and best practices of international business consulting.

4 Seasoned development expert Mr. Richard Mugo speaks to the BUS 6035 (Leadership and Ethics) class taught by Assistant Professor of Leadership Dr. Jeremiah Ole Koshal. Mr. Mugo dwelt on his wide experiences working for national and global organizations in various economic sectors. He explained how his audience could navigate ethical challenges and emerge as corporate leaders driven by a strong vision and ethical values. Mr David Gachoki speaks to the BUS 6120 (Strategic Response to Turbulent Environments) class taught by Assistant Professor in Strategic Management Dr. Joyce Ndegwa, on Friday, November 25 in the Science Center. He discussed How organizations respond to turbulence to remain competitive, dwelling on experiences and lessons during his term as the Managing Director of Chai Bora, Marketing Manager at Kenya Tea Development Agency and his wealth of knowledge and expertise in organizational restructuring as a senior consultant. Photo: Courtesy of David Gachoki The Standard Senior Parliamentary Reporter Ms. Roselyne Obala, makes a point when she gave tips on parliamentary reporting to journalism students taking the JRN3000 (News Reporting & Writing) class on Wednesday, November 30. The course is taught by Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications Dr. Kioko Ireri. PHOTO: Muthoni Waigi.

5 New divisions created, others merged in new organizational structure Following the implementation of the USIU-Africa Job Evaluation, Organizational and Salary Review, the university has a new organizational structure. The former Institutional Planning and Advancement division will now be known as University Advancement, while the former Student Affairs division merges with Academic Affairs to be Academic & Student Affairs division. Legal Services, Office of the Vice Chancellor and Administration are now divisions, joining ICT and Finance to complete the tally of seven divisions in the new organizational structure. Departments of Security Services, Health Services, Human Resources and Operations have found a new home in the Administration division, while University Advancement has an additional department - Partnership and External Linkages. Student Affairs phone directory Following the moving of various student support services to the Freida Brown Student Center, their phone numbers have changed. OFFICER WING PHONE GROUND FLOOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES Mr. Ronald Kimani Central Wing 744 Mr. Chris Ayuoyi Central Wing 792 Mr. Bonface Salano Central Wing 747 Ms. Celestine M. Sims Central Wing 768 FIRST FLOOR DEAN - STUDENT AFFAIRS Mr. Robert Onsarigo Central Wing 781 Ms. Jane Nyagah Central Wing 787 Ms. Kellen Njagi Central Wing 765 Ms. Kasyoka Mwambua Central Wing 787 FITNESS CENTER Mr. Ken Juma Main Gym Main Gym Mr. Dominic Oreme Main Gym OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Mrs. Lydia Masinde Central Wing 783 Ms. Lillian Awino Central Wing 782 Ms. Racheal Mutuku Central Wing 784 Mrs. Lorna Lilako Central Wing 790 Ms. Ruth Kiguta Central Wing 789 Mr. John Riungu Central Wing 785 Mr. Ryan Sila Central Wing 786 PLACEMENT & CAREER SERVICES Ms. Lillian Bogonko Central Wing 779 Ms. Cecilia Mweru Central Wing 743 SECOND FLOOR DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR - STUDENT AFFAIRS Mrs. Ritah Asunda Right Wing 788 Mrs. Rose Omuka Right Wing 795 COUNSELING SERVICES Mrs. Lucy Kung u Right Wing 797 Ms. Joy Kilili Right Wing 748 Ms. Noel Khayanje Right Wing 791 Mr. Patrick Obel Right Wing 746 Ms. Lydia Winda Right Wing 750 FINANCIAL AID Mr. Wilson Komba Central Wing 776 Ms. Christine Missoy Central Wing 745

6 Media Mentions Newspapers December 2: The People Daily newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled Warriors take title hunt to face KPA in semis. ace-kpa-semis/ December 1: USIU-Africa was mentioned by The Standard newspaper in an article titled KPA RE-WRITE OWN HISTORY: Dockers make club basketball championships quarters after years of futile attempts. tory-dockers-make-club-basketball-championships-quarters-after-years-of-futile -attempts December 1: The Standard newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled Cyber criminals steal Sh17b from unwitting Kenyans. als-steal-sh17b-from-unwitting-kenyans December 1: The Daily Nation mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled KPA play tough Angolans in Africa championship. a-championship/ gprd4/index.html December 1: USIU-Africa was mentioned in an article titled I have remained grounded and true to myself in spite of the success, by the Daily Nation o65chz/index.html December 1: The Star newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled USIU fail to make it to group stages as KPA march on. November 30: USIU-Africa was mentioned by The Star newspaper in an article titled KPA in quarters November 30: The Star newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled KPA beat Togolese side Etoile to record victory. -side-etoile-record-victory/ November 30: The Daily Nation featured USIU-Africa in a picture story titled Cost of cybercrime. November 30: The Standard newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled Timely Victory November 30: USIU-Africa was mentioned by The Daily Nation newspaper in an article titled KPA through to play-offs semis. November 29: USIU-Africa was mentioned by The Standard newspaper in an article titled USIU lose opening tie at Africa clubs meet. g-tie-at-africa-clubs-meet November 29: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the Punch in an article titled First Bank can win Maputo tourney Ahmedu. November 29: USIU-Africa was mentioned by The Daily Nation in an article titled Resilient KPA sail to KBF League play-offs semis. --play-offs-semis/ dh0o9kz/index.html November 28: The Star newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled Dockers bundle out USIA in play-off quarter-final match. November 28: USIU-Africa was mentioned by The Star newspaper in an article titled Inexperience and stage fright blamed for KPA defeat. amed-for-kpa-defeat_c November 28: The People Daily newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled KPA beat rivals USIU-Africa to KBF quarter-finals. u-africa-kbf-quarter-finals/ November 28: The Standard newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled KPA sink USIU to the semis in play-offs. o-the-semis-in-play-offs November 27: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the Public Now in an article titled Today's ACCW Games: Sunday 27 November November 27: The Standard newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled KPA go down to Fap in first match. o-fap-in-first-match November 26: The Star newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled Kisii RFC seek revenge against Moi in Eldoret in Kenya Cup II Match Day4. oi-in-eldoret-in-kenya-cup-ii-match_c November 26: The Standard newspaper mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled KPA, USIU ready to represent Kenya in Mozambique. -to-represent-kenya-in-mozambique November 25: The Brazilian Business Today mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled KPA, USIU ready to represent Kenya in Mozambique. November 25: USIU-Africa was mentioned in an article titled Inside Jaini s creative world, by the Standard Newspaper. November 24: The Daily Nation Mentioned USIU-Africa in an article titled Flames, KPA carry Kenya s hopes at Fiba Cup in Maputo. Fiba-Cup-in-Maputo/ sh5xc/index.html Magazines November Issue: USIU-Africa Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Zeleza was quoted in the Edge Magazine on the Quotable Quotes segment November 29: USIU-Africa was mentioned by the Punch in an article titled Sanni finally joins First Bank for remainder of ACCW