ISLAMABAD, June 27 (INP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) geared up its efforts promoting Alumni Association of various academic departments to strengthen interaction with the old students, many of them are now holding important positions in official and private circles. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum believes that these students are their pride who are also best model for the upcoming graduates to serve the country. In this connection, a ceremony of Alumni of the University’s Physics Department held here. It was largely attended by the students of BS, MS, M.Phil and Ph.D. Gold medals were awarded at the ceremony to two outstanding graduates. According to Dr. Syed Zafar Ilyas, Dean Sciences, it will be a regular feature to acknowledge the talents of their outgoing students, in accordance with vision of the Vice Chancellor.

It was decided at the meeting that debating society of the Alumni will also formed to promote dialogue among the students on social issues of public interest.

Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Zafar Ilyas said, such activities will also help promoting a relationship among their student on long term basis, and cultivating a culture of engagement with alumni.

It is also intended to provide thousands of the university’s ex-students with a platform for sharing their success stories and arranging re-union meetings. It also an efforts of sharing their experience for achieving the ultimate task of quality education.

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