THE DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY WEEKLY

APRIL 2016 / ISSUE 14 PUBLIC LECTURE FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY

HESABIKA, in partnership with and Daystar University, presents the following lectures and talks;

The Moral Failure of Economics – Is there a better way? by Dr Paul Mills. • Date: Wednesday, 27 April, 2016. Time 9 - 12 noon • Venue: Strathmore University, Main Auditorium • Student and Faculty Picture ID required at entrance.

Dr. Mills (left top) is a senior economist for the IMF based in London. He will be speaking in a personal capacity. Previous to his work in the IMF he worked for 13 years in the UK Treasury, and before that did a PhD in Economics at Cambridge University on issues of debt and interest.

Transforming Capitalism from Within, by Dr. Michael Schluter. • Date: Friday, 29 April, 2016. Time 3 - 4.30pm • Venue: Daystar University, Valley Road Campus, Main Auditorium • Student and Faculty Picture ID required at entrance

Dr. Schluter (left bottom) has a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University and worked previously for the World Bank as an Economics Consultant in East Africa and also as a research Fellow for the international Food Policy Research Institute. He is co-author of The R Factor, The Relational Manager, and The Relational Lens (Cambridge University Press, forthcoming). He also spent 5 Upcoming Event years setting up rural industries in in the private sector. HESABIKA National Convention, HESABIKA, an initiative of FOCUS Kenya, is a call to Kenyans to Stand Up Date: 30 April - 2 May Be Counted and be agents of transformation for our nation. FOCUS Kenya is a Venue: Amphitheatre. Christian organization working with more than 40,000 university and college Registration is Ksh. 5,000 via Mpesa students and over 100,000 professionals who are now in every sector, private Paybill number 412412. Account name and public, of this nation. ‘HESABIKA’. For registration information,visit www.hesabika.focuskenya.org ENTRANCE IS FREE FOR BOTH EVENTS! Tel: 0724997051 /0708468695 2 SSEH Marks World Day for Safety & Health at Work

Mr. Isaac Makau speaking about safety and health at work.

The School of Science, Engineering and Health held appropriate risk assessment policies in your place of work is a talk on “safety and health at the workplace” on necessary, in order to identify anything that can cause harm, April 20, 2016 at the Athi River Campus. injuries or diseases, and take control measures,” he advised.

This was a precursor to the World Day for Safety and Health Ms. Wambua on the other hand shed light on occupational at Work to be marked on April 28, 2016. The theme for this stress. She defined the term as the stress that arises from the year’s event will be “Workplace Stress: A Collective Challenge. work one does or the relationships people get involved in at places of work. She gave possible sources of stress namely, Mr. Isaac Makau, an Environmental and Occupational physiological, psychological and environmental. “You can Health lecturer at Kenyatta University, who doubles up as Safety either have eustress, which is positive or beneficial stress or and Health advisor at the Ministry of Labor, together with I you can have distress which is negative,” she pointed out. Care International Limited, Sales and Marketing Manager, Ms. She concluded by giving a summary of solutions that can Catherine Wambua were the guest speakers invited to talk to help manage stress at the workplace including, getting a staff and students. massage, engaging in hobbies and praying. Speaking from an international standpoint, the certified member The forum ended with a brief question and answer session of the International Labor Organization, Mr. Makau emphasized between the speakers and the audience. The Dean SSEH, Dr. on the importance of sensitizing people on occupational health Martha Kiarie encouraged those present to participate in the and safety. He expounded on the Occupational Safety and World Safety Day on 28th. Health (OSH) discipline that is mandated to protect the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work. “Conducting 3

DALAFE Astral Queen’s Awards Luncheon

Guest of Honor, Mrs. Wababu (left) awarding Miss Irene Kimani Daystar student counselor for being the “Uplifting Lady” of the year.

The Astral Queen’s Award event by the Daystar The Astral Queen’s awards included: Academic lady of the Ladies Fellowship (DALAFE) took place on year that went to Miss Cynthia Waithera, Worship leader of the Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Valley Road year, to Miss Emmah Nguli, Missions coordinator, Miss Terry Campus. Nzaumi, Creative lady of the year, to Miss Wambui Gathoga, Over 40 ladies representing both students and staff attended Community Service lady of the year, to Miss Maureen Mideva, the event, which aimed at encouraging ladies to be excellent in and Servant-leader of the year which went to Miss Mildred all their endeavors, and to be positive influencers in the society Huro. Some attention-grabbing categories comprised: Ally lady through service and the fear of the Lord. of the year, awarded to Miss Faith Jullie, Supportive lady of the year to Miss Rose Opondo, Loyal lady of the year, Miss Winnie The Astral Queen’s Award event is the first annual fete, Kanyiri and Media lady of the year to Jackie Mburu. resulting from DALAFE’s former awarding event; ‘Yakuti’. The event was unique, in that it brought together Daystar ladies; The Student Counselor, Ms Irene Kimani took home the students and staff, to recognize exceptionally stellar ladies Uplifting lady of the year award. Lastly, the grand category; (Astral) who have gone above the call of duty to serve in their Lady of Honor award was taken by Mrs. Eddah Mwangi, the different gifting and talents in and out of the Daystar. outgoing DALAFE Chairlady. In her sharing, the guest of honor, Mrs. Betty Wababu, a Distinguished guests included speakers that honored the Daystar alumnus inspired the ladies from Luke 1: 45 “ And ladies’ fellowship in their vibrant past monthly meetings among blessed [is] she that believed: for there shall be a performance them, Mrs. Phyllis Mutua, the Finance Manager. of those things which were told her from the Lord.” KJV She DALAFE is a subcommittee under the Daystar Christian encouraged the ladies to put their trust in the Lord, as they Fellowship (DCF) with a vision to inspire and influence a Christ- engage in relationships, pursue their studies and generally like woman. For more information, visit DALAFE’s Facebook through life as women. page: Daystar Ladies Fellowship- and expava media and photography 4

“Free To Be Me” Fundraiser Concert for Charity

Ruth Minjale (bottom center) along with Daystar Theater Arts members perform the theme poem ‘Free To Be Me’

Outgoing ISADU Secretary, Ruth Zoe Minjale, The crowd was kept captivated through an entertaining in collaboration with the Lukenya Pillars of program of activities which consisted of performances from Transformation (LPT), successfully held a thrilling various artists and groups as well as random dance-off battles “Free to Be Me” Concert on 21st April 2016 in Athi between students, invited guests and DUSA executive. River campus. There were various electrifying dance performances by guest The Concert was aimed at raising funds to pay fees for the group Dice Crew and Daystar’s Infinite Mass, Hip Hop Tribe needy pupils of Daystar-Mulandi Primary School. The Lukenya and TR1. Among the amazing song performances of the night Pillars of Transformation, from 18th -21st April 2016 sold tickets were from our very own Daniel Chikwaza, from Malawi and for the concert as well as sell snacks in a bid to raise the funds. Natalie from Bethel University, Songstresses Penina Nechesa and Barbara accompanied by Ugandan guitar maestro Timothy The event was curtain raised by Daystar Theatre Arts (DTA) Arinaitwe and Kenia Band. who performed an emotional skit addressing the importance of education and the struggles children go through to attain it. Afrizo band also entertained the crowd with their own special renditions. Outspoken Tawa thrilled all with his spoken Munene Mwirania the Master of Ceremony acknowledged word tribute towards the noble cause that was also backed up the guests in attendance; the Patron of Lukenya Pillars of by an encouraging word from The Founder Business Magazine Transformation, Mr. Rogers Odima, the Founder Business CEO, Innocent Moranga, who played an emotional video Magazine CEO, Mr. Innocent Moranga, and Dice Crew’s tribute towards the cause. Meshack Juma, Robert Ndung’u and Paul Damiano. 5

SAMPLE EBRARY BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Intercultural Communication by Piller, Ingrid Combining perspectives from discourse analysis and sociolinguistics, this introduction provides students with a comprehensive, up-to-date and critical overview of the field of intercultural communication. Ingrid Piller explains communication in context using two main approaches. The first treats cultural identity, difference and similarity as discursive constructions. The second, informed by bilingualism studies, highlights the use and prestige of different languages and language varieties as well as the varying access that speakers have to them. Linguistics students will find this book a useful tool for studying language and globalization as well as applied linguistics.

Global Communication by McPhail, Thomas L. Global Communication” is the most definitive text on multi-national communication and media conglomerates, exploring how global media influences both audiences and policy makers around the world. This new edition is comprehensively updated to reflect the many fast moving developments associated with this dynamic field. A new edition of the most definitive text on multi-national communication and media conglomerates, each chapter updated with extensive new details Covers the expanding area of global communication and describes major multimedia conglomerates, particularly in the USA and elsewhere Chronicles the continuing story of the development of Arab Media with new coverage on the Arab Spring Offers an updated companion website with instructor’s manual, test banks and student activities, available upon publication at www.wiley.com/go/mcphail

Why Are Artists Poor? : The Exceptional Economy of the Arts by Abbing, Hans Most artists earn very little. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of aspiring young artists. Do they give to the arts willingly or unknowingly? Governments and other institutions also give to the arts, to raise the low incomes. But their support is ineffective: subsidies only increase the artists’ poverty. The economy of the arts is exceptional. Although the arts operate successfully in the marketplace, their natural affinity is with gift-giving, rather than with commercial exchange. People believe that artists are selflessly dedicated to art, that price does not reflect quality, and that the arts are free. But is it true? This unconventional multidisciplinary analysis explains the exceptional economy of the arts. Insightful illustrations from the practice of a visual artist support the analysis.

Songs and Politics in Eastern Africa by Njogu, Kimani, Maupeu, Herve Songs and Politics in Eastern Africa bring together important essays on songs and politics in the region and beyond. Through an analysis of the voices from the margins, the authors (contributors) enter into the debate on cultural productions and political change. The lyrics explored socials cosmology, worldviews, class and gender relations, interpretations of value systems, and other political, social and cultural practices, even as they entertained and provided momentary escape for audience members. Frustration, disenchantments, and emotional fatigue resulting from corrupt and dictatorial political systems that stifle the potential of citizens drove and still drive popular music in Eastern Africa as in most of Africa. Songs and Politics in Eastern Africa is an important addition to the study of popular culture and its role in shaping society. For more ebooks, visit e-brary site or click: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/daystar/home.action 6

Weekly Inspiration

“When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.” — Ellen DeGeneres —

SEMESTER THEME: “THE POWER OF TRUTH “ Chapel Diary .. Teaching, Rebuking, Correcting, Training,Equipping...” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Athi River Campus Nairobi Campus

Date: 26th April 2016 Date: 26th April 2016 “In His Presence” “Enough Grace for Whatever we Face” by Worship Team by Rev. Jerry Makori

Date: 28th April 2016 Date: 28th April 2016 Small Group Bible Study Small Group Bible Study

Sunday Service Evening Service

Date: 1st May 2016 Date: 29th April 2016 Speaker: Rev. Mureithi Wanjau Speaker: Rev. Jerry Makori Topic: “Living like an Animal” Topic: “Enough Grace for Whatever we Face”

Bereavement David Mbugua Wamboi (Commerce, Accounting Major) lost his mother on 17th April 2016. Funeral arrangement meeting are taking place at Mbugua’s uncle’s residence in Muguga, Kiambaa. The burial will take place on Friday 22nd April, 2016 at Kinangop. Kindly do keep the family in prayers for peace and comfort. Staff Promotions

The Human Resource department wishes to announce the following new appointments: • Dr. Leah Komen - Senior Lecturer, Department of Communication • Mrs. Winfred Gathere - Senior Registrar Assistant, Admissions & Records Dr. Leah Komen Mrs. Winfred Gathere