Alumni Homecoming 2021: LUMS Leadership Comes Together to Discuss Future Directions of the University
The Fireside Chat with LUMS Leadership was an interactive session held at Homecoming 2021, with Vice Chancellor, Dr. Arshad Ahmad; Rector, Shahid Hussain, and Management Committee Member, Osman Khalid Waheed in attendance. The session was moderated by Mr. Adeel Hashmi, and LUMS alumni Mr. Ali Farid Khwaja (MS 2004), President of the LUMS UK Alumni Chapter and Ms. Saman Qureshi (BSc 2006), member of the Karachi alumni group, were also part of the conversation to ask questions regarding the future directions of the University.
LUMS Alumni Tune In from Around the World for Homecoming 2021
At LUMS, Homecoming is always the biggest celebration of the year. It is a longstanding tradition where Luminites have the opportunity to reunite, catch up with friends, and reconnect with their alma mater. This year, for the first time in the University’s history, this three-day event took place virtually. This reimagined experience kicked-off on Thursday, April 8, 2021, and alumni from across the country and around the globe were able to tune in and connect from the comfort and safety of their homes.
GroupM Conducts Virtual Recruitment Session for LUMS Students
GroupM conducted its Virtual Recruitment Drive 2021 on Friday, April 2, via Zoom. They targeted bachelors and master’s students for their Summer Internship Programme and Management Trainee Programmes. Over a hundred students attended the session.
Callsign Conducts Recruitment Drive for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Students
Callsign conducted its virtual recruitment drive on March 31, via Zoom. Their target audience was Computer Science and Electrical Engineering students and alumni.
Saida Waheed Gender Initiative Develops Web Scroll Showcasing Student Projects
Saida Waheed Gender Initiative (SWGI) at LUMS brings you “Moving Through this ‘Portal’”, a web scroll showcasing seven student projects about the experiences of women, queer folks, and trans persons amidst the pandemic.
LUMS Partners with INTEGRA to Develop Services to Support Young Migrants
A significant number of young people are impacted by geopolitical conflicts that displaces them from their native environments and support structures. Such individuals face many hurdles in higher education and employment in the local market.
Teaching Pakistan How to Save Lives, One Citizen at a Time
Usama Javed (BSc 2013) came to LUMS with a passion for Physics but it was his induction to the LUMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) that fundamentally changed the trajectory of his life. He wasn’t immediately successful when it came to the training at EMS; he failed the course the first time, but the mentorship from a fellow student helped him pass the course and become an integral part of the society. “A student, Omar Farooq, who was my teacher, inspired me so much and believed in me when a lot of people wouldn’t have.
P&G conducted a virtual recruitment drive on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The session was aimed at third year undergraduate students, first year Masters or MBA students, and fourth and fifth year BA-LL.B students.
CSO and ShARE Organise Session on Professional Communication
Career Services Office in collaboration with ShARE Society, an international student organisation, conducted a grooming session on Professional Communication on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 over Zoom. The target audience for this session were all undergraduate and MS students from Freshmen to Senior year.
NICL Start-up, InstaCare Founder Wins Commonwealth Youth COVID-19 Hero Award
The National Incubation Centre Lahore (NICL) at LUMS is a hub of radical thinkers who tread the path of innovation and entrepreneurship. These individuals then go on to impact communities in high-impact areas including education, healthcare, agriculture, finance, and the environment. One such success story coming from NICL is that of Bilal Amjad, part of the Centre’s first cohort, who has recently been conferred the ‘Commonwealth Youth COVID-19 Hero Award’ in recognition of his healthcare start-up, InstaCare.