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22nd Graduation Ceremony PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. GEN. YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI 01 22nd August 2020 22nd August 2020 CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES Al-Hajj Dr. (Hon.)Hassan Bassajjabalaba 02 22nd Graduation Ceremony 22nd Graduation Ceremony UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Prof. Mahmood Mamdani CHANCELLOR Prof. Fred Wabwire-Mangen Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo CHAIRPERSON COUNCIL VICE CHANCELLOR 03 22nd August 2020 22nd August 2020 Prof. Oladiran Tayo Arulogun DVC- ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Assoc. Prof. Chukwuemeka J. Diji DVC- RESEARCH, INNOVATION, CONSULTANCY & EXTENSION 04 22nd Graduation Ceremony 22nd Graduation Ceremony Assoc. Prof. Janice D. Busingye DVC - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Prof. Patrick Kyamanywa DVC - WESTERN CAMPUS 05 22nd August 2020 22nd August 2020 GRADUATION PROGRAMME KIU 22ND GRADUATION CEREMONY (VIRTUAL) Saturday 22nd August 2020 TIME (EST- ACTIVITY REMARKS UGANDA TIME) 2:10 pm Graduands, sponsors and parents login Login details to be provided online 2:15pm All invited Guests login online Login details to be provided 2:20pm VIPs login online Login details to be provided 2:30pm The Chancellor's procession 2:37pm The National, EAC and KIU Anthems 2:39pm Graduation Prayer (tentative) Guild Student Speaker Chancellor constitutes the 22nd Congregation 2:41pm Addresses to the Congregation Vice Chancellor 3:02pm Chairman Council 3:07pm Chairman BOT 3:15pm Prof. Dr. Maria Yazdanbakhsh 3:22pm Prof. Dr Barend Mons 3:29pm Prof. Dr Mirjam van Reisen 3:36pm Chancellor 3:51pm Chief Guest: Dr. Hans Hofstraat 4:00pm Brief interlude/Health Break KIU Advertorial 4:05pm The Vice Chancellor calls upon Principals List of graduands, per Faculty/School/ / Deans to present Graduands College to be displayed via screen sharing online. Oath taking for specific graduands will be carried out online 4:06pm Award of Diplomas and Conferment of Degrees by the Chancellor 4:25pm The Chancellor makes closing remarks and dissolves the 22nd KIU Congregation 4:26pm The EAC and National Anthems 4:50pm The Chancellor’s procession leaves the Graduation venue 5:00pm Graduation Ceremony ends Note: Time slots per activity will be optimized and the priority will be to limit the total Duration of the ceremony. 06 22nd Graduation Ceremony 22nd Graduation Ceremony MAIN CAMPUS WESTERN CAMPUS OUR VISION CORE VALUES To become a premier institution of interna- 1. Spirit of life-long learning: tional repute that prepares students for the Developing a learning culture that world and for an inclusive society. prepares students for lifetime success and leadership. OUR MISSION To respond to societal needs by designing 2.Passion for excellence: Excellence and delivery of education guided by the pursued without compromise. principles and values of respect for society, economy and environment. 3. Integrity in all we do: Uphold To provide and develop a supportive professional and ethical standards and research environment in which scholars, at being held accountable. every stage of their career can flourish. 4. Respect and trust for the individual: OUR PHILOSOPHY Respect diversity of ideas and individual Kampala International University regards achievement supported by a climate that each student as a unique individual who celebrates each person’s success. brings to the learning environment certain strengths and ideals. It is the role of the 5. Innovation to lead: Research and University to assist students actualize their creative activity that inform teaching, strengths. The University ensures that the foster discovery, and contribute to educational experiences of students are economic prosperity and quality of life designed to produce skillful graduates who can contribute positively to the overall well 6. Teamwork for success: Engagement with being of society. Holistic development and academic, business, and civic communities a strong, positive intellectual development throughout Uganda and the world. is what the University strives to inculcate in each student. 07 22nd August 2020 22nd August 2020 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES In short, Professor Mamdani is the right man in the t is my right institution at the right time. I wish to welcome pleasure to him to Kampala International University. On the Iwelcome all same note I also thank him for accepting our request stakeholders without hesitation. We look forward to a great to this special working relationship with him. celebration of the 22nd 2. APPRECIATING THE OUTGOING CHANCELLOR graduation I now take this opportunity to express our sincere ceremony gratitude to the outgoing Chancellor, Professor of Kampala Pancras John Mukasa Ssebuwufu for a job well International done. We courted him in 2011 when he was still University. I say it is special because for the very based at the headquarters of the Association of first time we are holding this event in a virtual African Universities (AAU) in Ghana. We needed the mode. From the start, I wish to appreciate all those resourcefulness of a distinguished Ugandan scholar who have put in effort to ensure that we hold this with a rich international flavour to occupy the Office graduation ceremony, regardless of the limitation of Chancellor. We are glad that he accepted our and challenges implied by COVID-19. My message is request and joined KIU in 2011 as the Institution’s in the form of five brief points as captured below. second Chancellor. 1. WELCOMING THE NEW CHANCELLOR His over 8 years of service have been characterized by In accordance with Section 17(c) of Kampala a very smooth working relationship and tremendous International University Charter, the Board of achievements. We have particularly come to know Trustees recently appointed a new Chancellor of the him as a very committed man, always doing his best University. On 13th August 2020, Professor Mahmood to be available to the service of the constitution. He Mamdani was duly sworn in as the new Chancellor. is a principled man from whom we have learned a lot. We are glad that Professor Ssebuwufu is leaving Like his predecessor, Professor Mamdani is an the institution in the hands of a colleague he worked outstanding scholar of international repute who closely with at Makerere University, and one whose needs no introduction. His personal brand blends profile fits well in his footsteps. well with KIU’s vision statement: “To be a university of international repute…”. Professor Ssebuwufu will always remain part of the KIU fraternity and we wish him a fruitful and In reaching out to him we were particularly driven by peaceful life in his other endeavors. his local and international reputation as a renowned researcher and strong advocate of a research culture 3. APPRECIATION TO THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL, as a prerequisite for excellence in universities. I want MANAGEMENT AND STAFF to reassure Professor Mamdani that in the current As we all know, COVID-19 has changed everything KIU he has met the right match for his passion. in regard to how we live and work. I have learned Our strategic direction is focused on transforming that many institutions of learning have found it hard KIU into a research-driven university. As we embark to effectively adapt to the new normal. They have on the third decade of the University’s existence, had to suspend key governance and operational KIU is set to champion a new approach to higher activities. However, am happy to note that the education that directs scholarly capabilities to University Council, Management and Staff of KIU the generation of innovative solutions to societal swiftly adapted to the new virtual reality. challenges. This can only be achieved through a vibrant research culture. 08 22nd Graduation Ceremony Thanks to the open-mindedness of all these stake- We have all had to go back to zero to learn again. It holders, the university’s business has continued is a new environment for all of us; those who have through regular virtual classes and meetings of the many years of working experience and those who University Council; the University Management; the are just beginning. As beginners, you may in fact be University Senate and all its committees. The Board able to see what the old timers are too blind to see. of Trustees is indeed thankful for the swiftness with Your ultimate challenge right now is to: which the stakeholders approached the shift from Analyse and understand the changes that society is the old normal to the new normal. going through. 4. APPRECIATION TO PARENTS/SPONSORS AND Figure out how you can apply your knowledge STUDENTS and skills to add value to specific segments of the The ultimate client we serve are the students and population. their parents/sponsors. The spirited commitment of Operationalize your knowledge and skills. The the university officials would amount to nothing if old paradigm will tell you that your academic the students and parents had not duly cooperated. qualification is largely irrelevant. But in the new It is in this vein that I want to appreciate them for paradigm every knowledge and skill count. What being compliant partners in the new virtual work matters is your ability to translate it into a product methods. The fact that we are holding this virtual or solution that addresses people’s challenges or graduation ceremony is evidence of your support and aspirations. cooperation. I urge all current and future students as well as their sponsors to continue with this same Collaborate with those who complement you. spirit. Your knowledge and skills have missing links that can only be filled by other people. In the 5. MESSAGE FOR THE GRADUANDS old paradigm, people built personal careers as To the graduands, this is your moment to celebrate individuals, but in the new paradigm we shall build and to shine. You are graduating at a very interesting livelihoods as teams. It is better to own only 10% of moment in the entire history of modernity.