LUMS Class of 2021 – Coming Together to Celebrate with a Virtual Convocation
Convocation is an important milestone in a student’s life. The ceremony is more than just getting a degree; it is about recognising achievements, celebrating lifelong friendships, and feeling proud of the entire student journey.
Graduates from the Class of 2021 await to celebrate this occasion too as they step into the practical world. While the colourful parade of students will be missed this year as well, LUMS has planned an exciting and memorable virtual convocation ceremony on July 3, 2021.
President of Pakistan and LUMS Leadership Discuss Higher Education in Pakistan
President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, met with members of LUMS leadership at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Monday, June 14, to discuss the higher education landscape in the country. Representing the University were Mr. Shahid Hussain, Rector; Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor and Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement.
The LUMS Sydney Alumni Chapter brought together the alumni residing in Australia, along with their families, for an engaging afternoon on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Johns Ave, Garden Australia.
The get-together provided an opportunity for the alumni and their families to celebrate the festivities of Eid and reminisce their time at LUMS. The afternoon started with Tambola, followed by hi-tea and networking. Talking about the importance of engagements such as the Eid get-together, the alumni discussed how such events are pivotal in enhancing the culture of community building.
LUMS Vice Chancellor Discusses Pakistan’s Higher Education Landscape in Webinar Organised by American Pakistan Foundation
At a webinar discussing the opportunities and challenges associated with higher education in Pakistan, Vice Chancellor, LUMS, Dr. Arshad Ahmad, explained that as caretakers of the Pakistani youth, it is imperative for educational institutions to uphold certain standards of quality in teaching and research.
The webinar was organised by the American Pakistan Foundation (APF) that works towards building bridges between Pakistan and the USA through initiatives that include cultural, professional, and intellectual exchanges.
LUMS Office of Accessibility and Inclusion Conduct Inaugural Conference on Dignity Rights and Inclusion
The Office of Accessibility & Inclusion (OAI) at LUMS hosted its inaugural two-day virtual conference on ‘Dignity & Inclusion’ from 21st-22nd May 2021. The event was co-sponsored by the Delaware School of Law, Widener University and Dignity Rights International.
LUMS Requests all Community Members to get Vaccinated for Full Re-opening of Campus
Countries all around the world are getting their citizens vaccinated in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Government of Pakistan has been conducting vaccination drives in all its major cities and is making vaccines available to its population in age-specific phases.
LUMS and Total Parco Pakistan Limited (TPPL) announced a collaboration on recruitment, executive training, and digital innovation in a ceremony held on June 3, 2021, at the TPPL Head Office in Lahore.
“I think most of us have a ‘radio story’ in our lives—a story about how a radio show has impacted us. And I believe that radio LUMS is a wonderful project that will connect and unite the community, giving them a chance at a radio story of their own,” expressed Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS, at the launch ceremony of the official LUMS radio station, held on June 1, 2021.
Careaxiom Conducts Recruitment Drive for the BSc Computer Science Batch of 2021
Careaxiom conducted a virtual recruitment drive via zoom on May 25, 2021 for BSc Computer Science students graduating in 2021.
LUMS Vice Chancellor Participates in Webinar on the Role of the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
At a webinar titled, ‘Higher Education Commission Travails’, Vice Chancellor, LUMS, Dr. Arshad Ahmad, shared his ideas on the interventions necessary in Pakistan’s higher education landscape.