Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Dec 15: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri today celebrated its 19th Foundation Day by organizing an impressive and colourful programme on the campus.
Prof Qayyum Husain, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Srinagar was the chief Guest on the occasion while the event was graced with the presence of the Vice Chancellor of BGSBU Prof Akbar Masood and the First lady of the University Dr Seema Akbar.
In his address, Prof Akbar Masood said that the BGSBU, despite its relatively young age, in terms of its establishment has been making significant strides in the field of academics, infrastructural developments and other extra-curricular activities so much so that it has reckoned its presence as one of the premier institutions of Jammu and Kashmir. “We have completed 19 years of our remarkable journey, we pledge to continue to strive for excellence, for which the foundation was laid on this very day, 19 years ago,” he said.
Prof Qayyum Husain, in his address, applauded the BGSBU fraternity for making path-breaking initiatives and thereby developing BGSB University as a center of excellence in academics and research. He advised students to imbibe a positive attitude and self-belief and work towards the betterment of the country.
On the occasion, the Vice Chancellor felicitated Khurshid Bismil, who has written the Tarana of the University. The Vice Chancellor also awarded some outstanding researchers and felicitated five departments for their outstanding performance.
Earlier Dean of Academic Affairs Prof Iqbal Parwez highlighted the various achievements made by the University at national and international forums under the leadership of Prof Akbar Masood.
A glittering cultural program showcasing the cultural diversity of J&K was also presented on the occasion by the students of various departments including the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism, Environmental Sciences, Department of Urdu, and Department of English and Management.
On the occasion, the Vice Chancellor also released the 3rd edition of the quarterly magazine of the University `Campus Buzz’.
Mohd Ishaq, Registrar of the University proposed the vote of thanks. Those who were present on the occasion, included Dean SOET Prof Asif Hussain, Associate Deans, Heads of various departments, faculty members, officers and officials, students, and research scholars of the University. Mahleeqa Batool, a student of the English Department conducted proceedings of the event.
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