At the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology (SHCT) there is a strong philosophy of unselfishly giving back to the community for the welfare of others - or altruism - as evidenced by its programs and various collegiate activities.
In keeping with that ethos SHCT's Business Department will host its annual business conference, entitled Altruism - the Business of Caring, at the Sharjah Women's College on February 23 from 9 am.
The conference will be held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi Minister of Foreign Trade, who will also be a keynote speaker.
The conference will explore the intent of contemporary corporate philanthropy, challenging students to consider whether corporate altruism is simply a marketing tool or a genuine desire to give back to the broader community.
SHCT Business Department Chair Lauralee Kilgour said conference participants will represent a new generation of altruistic business students, graduates and leaders with their own approach to the concept of goodwill.
``This year's business conference provides a wonderful opportunity to meet a diverse array of incredible speakers who will share their vision of corporate altruism,'' she said.
``We are looking forward to a successful business conference that will inspire discussion and encourage our participants to give back to our local communities.
``At Sharjah HCT there is a long and proud tradition of helping others in the local, regional and international communities, through initiatives such as the Habitat for Humanity projects in Kenya, Egypt, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam,'' Ms Kilgour said.
``We've found that giving back to society, through such projects, brings out the best in our students.''
Other speakers at the conference will include Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chair of the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development; Maria Sillanpaa, Founder of the Sustainability Group; and Ida Pretorius, Organization and Management Development Director for PepsiCo International.
Registration is by invitation only. To register, please contact Sara Ahmed at 06-5054-249 or sara.ahmed@hct.ac.ae
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About Higher Colleges of Technology
Founded in 1988, The Higher Colleges of Technology is the largest and most progressive of the higher educational institutions in the UAE. Since the establishment of its four founding colleges the HCT has gained a well-respected reputation for innovative learning in the UAE. Over 18,000 students attend 17 modern men's and women's campuses in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and the western region of Madinat Zayed and Ruwais. http://www.hct.ac.ae/colleges/aspx/colleges.aspx?p=3
HCT is a leader in professional and applied education and training and offers more than 90 different, English-taught programs in Applied Communications, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Health Sciences and Education. These programs are on offer in a range of Master's, Bachelor degrees, Higher Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Diploma levels, all relevant to the UAE's fast growing and evolving economic sectors. Combined with the fundamental principle of educating the UAE's future leaders in business, technologies, industry and the community is a desire to make the region a nexus point for innovative and cutting edge ideas and in-practice applications. HCT is focused on meeting the needs of the local economy and community and meeting international benchmarks and accreditation standards.
For more information contact:
Paul Lancaster Publications Coordinator HCT.
Tel: +971 (0) 2 6922542 or Mobile: +971 (0) 50 6160964
Email: paul.lancaster@hct.ac.ae
Michele Haddad Supervisor Marketing and Outreach Programs Sharjah HCT.
Tel: +971 (0) 6 5054671
Email: michele.haddad@hct.ac.ae
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