The great success of our second
Convocation, held in 2003, posed considerable challenges for the
committee appointed to make plans for the third Convocation 2004.
All concerned expected the arrangements for the third convocation
to out-shine the first one – by a long margin. It was indeed
an uphill task but with the help of God Almighty and the support
of all faculty members, administration and the students, the Committee
succeeded in putting up such a graceful and dignified show that
it will henceforth be deemed as a standard of excellence in this
particular regard. All academic institutions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
will strive to match its elegance in the future.
The tireless efforts,
complete dedication and utter sincerity of the convocation committee has made the Second Convocation
2003, held on 25 November 2004, a memorable event.
Just as in the past year, the exuberance
of the students, faculty and management was quite insuppressible.
Long before the actual date of the convocation, the somber looking
building of the Campus was transformed into a colorful edifice announcing
the event and congratulating the graduates. It is a testimony to
the maturity of all concerned that glamour was not sacrificed for
solemnity; nor was petty joviality permitted to cloud the dignity
of the event.
Proceedings of the Convocation:
The grand procession led by EVP,
followed by the Chief Guest Honorable , Dr. Samar Mubarik Mand -
Chairman NESCOM and Chancellor Mian Amer Mahmood – the Administration-
Board of Governors- Faculty and the graduating students of M.A.J.U.
entered the Convention Hall with all fervor and dignity befitting
the occasion.
The National Anthem was played and everyone took
their seats.
- At the request of the Stage Secretary, the Chief Guest declared
the Convocation open.
- Recitation of the Holy Quran was done by Haroon-ur-Rashid, followed
by its translation.
- Executive Vice President, gave an update on
the developments that had taken place in various segments of the
university. He outlined the major achievements of the last year,
aimed at enhancing the academic excellence, and the reputation
of the University.
- Dr. Abdul Wahab, President of M.A.J.U., advised the students
to pay their positive roles as good citizens and professionals
in order to contribute positively to Pakistan’s journey
to a model of democracy, prosperity, equality and good governance.
- Dean Faculty of Business Administration
and Social Sciences, presented the graduating students of BBA,
M.Com and MBA to the Chancellor.
- Dean Faculty of Engineering and Sciences,
presented the graduating students of BS and MS.
- The worthy Chancellor, at the request of the Deans, authorized
the President of M.A.J.U. to confer the degrees on to the graduating
students.
- The President then conferred the degrees to a total of 175 graduating
students.
- The proud graduates gracefully lined up and came forward in
a disciplined and graceful manner to receive their degrees from
their Chancellor, Mian Amer Mahmood.
- The Chief Guest, Dr. Samar Mubarik Mand addressing the students
reiterated the importance of Science in today’s world. He
appreciated the efforts of Mohammad Ali Jinnah University in the
field of Research and Development and hoped that the NESCOM’s
collaboration with M.A.J.U. will go a long way in helping Pakistan
move towards its objective of being a developed nation.
- The Chief Guest awarded the gold and silver awards to the outstanding
position holders.
- The Convocation was formally declared closed.
- The Chancellor presented the university crest to the Chief Guest
and the Guest of Honor.
- The Executive Vice President presented the university crest
to the Chancellor.
- The procession left the hall with the same grace it had entered
with.
- The evening ended with a sumptuous dinner.
It was a sight for the sore eyes to witness the
gleaming faces of the graduating students and their proud parents
congratulating each other, as well as the faculty and administration
of the university for their wonderful achievements.
All the strenuous rehearsals, long tedious hours
spent on making arrangements during Ramadan, the attention paid
to a million functional details, the energy-sapping efforts to ensure
best results, were all handsomely rewarded by the comments of the
guest and participants of the ceremony. These comments served as
a morale booster for the management team who had spared no efforts
in ensuring the success of this mega event |
