Looking Classy On A Rainy Day

Everyone will agree that the weather these days has not been very friendly, especially to us here on OAU campus. We have been experiencing this chameleon-like weather these days; having it bright and sunny one minute, then grey and raining heavily the next. This has been a bother to many of us whose activities get interrupted due to the rain. Getting drenched on the way to class is definitely not going to look good or classy at all.

However, it is still possible to remain fashionable, even on a suddenly rainy day. I'll share some tips on how you can maintain your style in this season.

Firstly, this goes for us ladies. Our hair becomes a concern when it rains and gets wet. So it will be wise for ladies to keep a shower cap handy at all times. It's portable and protects your hair. So before you step out on a seemingly bright day, ensure that you have your shower cap. Also try to wear your hair in a bun or ponytail which is easier to control.

For your dressing too, wearing whites on a rainy day is totally a no-no. It will most likely get stained. You can rather touch up your look with a trendy jacket or coat. This will even keep you warm on a chilly day.

In addition, leather shoes or sandals are not so good for the rainy season. This is because they soak up water and dry very slowly. Instead you can go for jelly shoes, or sturdy rubber shoes that are not loose, to avoid squirting dirt on yourself. These are  actually more durable.

Lastly, ladies again, water proof makeup will be a great idea. Water proof mascara and eyeliner will help you maintain that lovely look. You can also go light on your foundation, or avoid it altogether. Your umbrella can also be made to match your outfit. It actually looks very nice.

These are some tips that can come useful for you in this rainy season. That is, if you must look gorgeous and classy despite the bustling activities of school life.

(Akinfenwa Olaitan is a student of the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife and a member of the OAU Peeps Team.)

Students Lament Over EGL204 Results

It was toward the eventide of the 16th September - Thursday that one of the core courses at the department of English Language at the Faculty of Arts, EGL 204 result was released for her students to check. The result was overly poor for almost all of them. A correspondent of OAU Peeps News Agency was able to gather from a Student (whose name would not be disclosed) that the results were quite inconsistent. According to Dupe(not real name), at first, she checked and saw that she was 'given' 24 in total, over 100 marks.

Another affected student lamented, "how can I score below 20 over all!" And Tolu (not real name) explained that he believed he merited and expected much than what was given him.

Our correspondent also learnt that after the first upload, few left for the department to lodge complaints, they were made to understand it was due to some terrible error which would be rectified in no time. However after the alleged correction, it ws said that the grades of the few with good marks before, if not all, nosedived to Ds, Es and F s. The result was reloaded again, even, nothing was changed. And on the 22nd September, the result became cleared on the students eportal accounts - the latest development.

However at the moment, many students still believeIt that there would most plausibly be, another reload, from the department and or the bodies in charge, that would most expectedly reflect the actual grades, of her confused students.

The Pharmacist: Beyond The Science – Pope Jay

The origin of man has continued to remain one of the mysteries beyond his reach. While some have tried to answer this question of man’s source within the confines of logic, some others believe a force beyond man’s comprehension is responsible for his existence. So far, none of these standpoints is yet to achieve an absolute answer. However, studying the flora and fauna components of the earth, the geography of the earth and some other important factors, some basic facts can be established. The Charles Darwin’s theory of Evolution is one of such facts: The fact that it is only organisms that can successfully adapt to their environment that survive. The Homo sapiens is one of the most successful animals on the surface of the earth. The reason for this is not far-fetched; it is mainly due to her ability to adapt to her environment and even optimize some alterations to it, even though some unintended effects often arise from her escapades in this process.

   Science has been described as man’s unending search for the truth; the truth about himself, the truth about his environment both living and non-living etc. On a number of occasions, man has succeeded at discovering some of these “truths” and for others, he continues to search. In the course of his search, man has uncovered some hidden perks and gifts of nature. One of such gifts is the medicinal effect of quite a number of resources in nature.

Pharmacy is defined as the art, practice or profession of preparing, preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical drugs. A drug is any substance that produces an effect, toxic or beneficial, on the human body and it usually of plant, animal or mineral origin. The apothecary is the one that has chosen to dedicate his life to the endless search of the truth about these medicines. He is like every other man yet he cannot be like every other. It is often said that no man is above mistakes, but the pharmacist has to be closer to perfection than most because the smallest mistake on his path could end the lives of many. He has to know “what part of what works for what for who”, he then has to find the best way to isolate useful components from larger sources and if possible, replicate without diminishing beneficial effects. He is faced with the challenge of finding the most suitable form of use that will produce the effect he requires with little or no side effects. He then as to fit into the health team so he can properly guide other medical practitioners and the general public in the use of his products.

The pharmacist over the years has had to bear this burden; marrying the mortar and pestle, making the laboratory his home and the dispensary his workplace. However, with the evolution of a more patient oriented practice; leading to an increased level of interaction between the pharmacist and his patient, many more abstract features of the pharmacist are now coming to light. Whilst many are still strongly of the opinion that a health care provider should have little or no emotional connection with the patient to ensure optimal care, new findings have started to show that the psychological state of the patient plays a major role in determining his state of health and response to any treatment. Often times, the patient, apart from medication, also needs some level of emotional assurance and reliability in therapy and in the African system where most issues of mental health are not handled until acute stages, the pharmacists plays a major role in this aspect.

Even though several schools of thought would probably disagree at some point. It is hard to really understand what goes on in the mind of your health care provider as you lay your complaints to him; was he silently mocking you? Was he thinking of how he could make maximum profit off of you? Or maybe he just didn’t care and was just doing his job? The truth is maybe we would never know. But in the end, beyond all the science and economics, one primary factor remains constant; he cares! The pharmacist is often a friend, confidant and counsellor.

#WorldPharmacist'sDay
#VivaLaPharmacie


(Pope Jay is a student of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife and a member of the OAU Peeps Team.)

OAU Lecturer Wins Fafunwa Education Foundation Award

Obafemi Awolowo University lecturer, Dr. Toju Toritseju Eyengho of the Department of Art and Social Sciences has emerged one of the winners of this year's Fafunwa Education Foundation Awards.

Nigerians have also hailed the Fafunwa Education Foundation (FEF) for contributing to the development of the education sector.

Speaking on Friday at the Annual Awards Ceremony of the foundation held at the Faculty of Education Auditorium, University of Lagos (UNILAG), they said FEF over the years, had made a lot of impact in the education industry.

The people, comprising students, academics, entrepreneurs and others, said the topic of the 2016 lecture titled: “tackling the problem of unemployment in Nigeria” was relevant to the recession the country was experiencing.

They said if the recommendations to be made by the foundation are implemented, they will proffer solutions to unemployment.

The Post Doctoral Award in Education was won by Dr. Olabisi Adedigba of the Faculty of Education, (Department of Teacher Education), University of Ibadan, Ibadan with the topic: “Efficacy of Literature-Based Instructional Strategies on Pupils Awareness of and Attitude to Child Right in Kwara State, Nigeria; who went home with N250,000.

Dr. Bivese-Djebah Philomena Anwulika of the Faculty of Education (Dept of Educational Foundations), University of Lagos, Akoka emerged second with the topic: Effects or Cognitive Restructuring and social support on Marital Instability Among Selected Working Married Women in Lagos State, Nigeria; and carted away N150,000.

Dr. Toju Toritseju Eyengho of the Faculty of Education (Dept of Art and Social Sciences), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife came third with the topic: “Assessment and Implementation of Primary and Secondary Schools Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities in Southwestern Nigeria; and got N100,000.

In the Best Performance in WASSCE (May/June 2015) category, Abia State came top, followed by Anambra State and Edo State.

The awards were presented by the chairman of the FEF’s Academic Committee, Prof. Kayode Alao, of the Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

The FEF, a non-government organization, was established in January 1995 to provide fresh insight and practical ideas on improving education in the country.


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OAU 2016 Admission Screening Ends Today

Announcement on University Eportal

According to an announcement on the University's eportal, the online admission screening into the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife will now end on today, Sunday, 25th September, 2016.

The announcement is following several postponements since the commencement of the screening.

College Of Heath Sciences Releases 2016/2017 Admission Cut-off Marks

OAU Peeps News Agency has confirmed the release of the 2016/2017 admission cut-off marks for the College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University. See below:

Medicine
Merit – 75.2%
Ekiti – 75.0%
Lagos – 75.0%
Ogun – 75.0%
Ondo – 75.0%
Osun – 75.0%
Oyo – 75.0%
ELDS – 74.5%
Pre-Degree – 83.6%

Nursing
Merit (First Choice) – 70%
Merit (Second Choice) – 74.4%
Ekiti – 69.8%
Lagos – 69.8%
Ogun – 69.8%
Ondo – 69.8%
Osun – 69.8%
Oyo – 69.8%
ELDS – 68.4%
Pre-Degree – 74.7%

Dentistry
Merit (First Choice) – 67.8%
Merit (Second Choice) – 74.4
Ekiti – 67.4%
Lagos – 67.4%
Ogun – 67.4%
Ondo – 67.4%
Osun – 67.4%
Oyo – 67.4%
ELDS – 62.0%
Pre-Degree – 79.8%

Medical Rehabilitation
Merit (First Choice) – 68.9%
Merit (Second Choice) – 74.4
Ekiti – 68.6%
Lagos – 68.6%
Ogun – 68.6%
Ondo – 68.6%
Osun – 68.6%
Oyo – 68.6%
ELDS – 65.8%
Pre-Degree – 75.4%

See Cut-off Marks for other faculties below;

Faculty of Administration
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Environmental Designs and Management
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Pharmacy

NOTE: The links to some of the faculties above may not be clickable now. This is because we are still working on uploading the cut-off marks. Kindly keep checking every hour. However, be sure we will alert you once the next faculty cut-off marks have been put up.

Faculty Of Administration Releases 2016/2017 Admission Cut-off Marks

OAU Peeps News Agency has confirmed the release of the 2016/2017 admission cut-off marks for the Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University. See below:

Management and Accounting
Merit – 63.9%
Ekiti – 61.6%
Lagos – 61.2%
Ogun – 62.6%
Ondo – 62.3%
Osun – 62.6%
Oyo – 63.2%
ELDS: Kwara – 61.3%, Benue – 63.0%, Kogi – 59.4%, Rivers – 61.5%, Kebbi – 59.0%
Pre-Degree – %

International Relations
Merit – 58.4%
Ekiti – 55.6%
Lagos – 52.8%
Ogun – 56.0%
Ondo – 54.1%
Osun – 57.4%
Oyo – 58.3%
ELDS: Cross River – 56.9%, Kwara – 55.0%, Rivers – 57.1%, Niger – 51.4%
Pre-Degree – %

Public Administration
Merit – 57.7%
Ekiti – 55.0%
Lagos – 50.2%
Ogun – 56.2%
Ondo – 55.1%
Osun – 57.5%
Oyo – 57.0%
ELDS: Bayelsa – 53.6%, Benue – 53.5%, Kogi – 50.8%
Pre-Degree – %

Local Government Studies
Merit – 50.0%
Ekiti – 50.0%
Lagos – 50.0%
Ogun – 50.0%
Ondo – 50.0%
Osun – 50.0%
Oyo – 50.0%
ELDS – 50.0%
Pre-Degree – %

See Cut-off Marks for Other Faculties Below;
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Environmental Designs and Management
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Pharmacy
College of Health Sciences

NOTE: The links to some of the faculties above may not be clickable now because we are still working on uploading the cut-off marks. Kindly keep checking every hour. However, be sure we will alert you once the next faculty cut-off marks have been put up.