Volume - 4 Issue - 5 (Aug, Sep & Oct 2015) www.bahria.edu.pk ISSN# 2308-5029 BUIC hosts International Seminar on role of Communication for Development on 19 October 2015 BUKC holds Laptop Distribution Ceremony BUM&DC attends FDI Annual World Dental Congress 2015 Contents 01 COVER STORY 02 HEADQUARTERS 06 ISLAMABAD CAMPUS 07 KARACHI CAMPUS MEDICAL & 11 LAHORE CAMPUS 13 DENTAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF NATIONAL CENTRE FOR 16 PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 19 MARITIME POLICY RESEARCH COMMUNITY SUPPORT 21 PROGRAM 22 SPORTS 23 NATIONAL DAYS' CELEBRATION AT BU Editor’s Note Dear Readers, Welcome to the new issue of 'Bugle'. Bahria University is committed to attain highest standards in teaching, learning and research, at par with the international standards. To achieve these goals, the institution has a practice of organizing enlightening workshops, conferences & seminars on regular basis. In this issue our spotlight story covers the overview of International Editor Seminar on Communication and Development hosted by Bahria University Tabassum Naz Islamabad Campus for capacity building of the students. [email protected] [email protected] We are hopeful that you would enjoy reading this issue. For suggestions and Designed & Printed by: feedback please write to us on [email protected] Syed Shariq Rais facebook.com/adworldpk Karachi Campus: Islamabad Campus: Lahore Campus: BU Medical & Dental College: 13, National Stadium Road, Shangrilla Road, Sector E-8, 47-C, Johar Town, Adjacent to PNS SHIFA, Karachi - Pakistan. Islamabad - Pakistan. Lahore - Pakistan DHA Phase-II, Karachi Tel: 0092-21-99240002, 48503080 Tel: 0092-51-9260002 Tel: 0092-42-35401408-15 Tel: 0092-21-9204685-88 Fax: 0092-21-99240351 Fax: 0092-51-9260885 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] UAN: 0092-21-111-111-028 UAN: 0092-51-111-111-028 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] facebook.com/officialBU twitter.com/official_bu < COVER STORY > Bahria University Islamabad Campus hosts International Seminar on Communication and Development Minister for Trade & Commerce, Rector BU, Pro-Rector and Registrar BU along with the national and international speakers on the occasion of International Seminar on Communication and Development a h r i a U n i v e r s i t y Jadoon- Radio Pakistan and Mr work in Pakistan. Earlier in his Islamabad Campus in col- Fasi Zaka were present as key r e m a r k s , R e c t o r B a h r i a Blaboration with United speakers. Whereas, Mr Vittorio University, Vice Admiral (Retd) Nation Information Centre (UNIC) Cammarota-Director UNIC, Ms Tanveer Faiz HI (M) said that in hosted an international seminar Duniya Khan-Communications the present day no individual or a o n C o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d Ofice, UNHCR, Mr Waheed nation can live and progress in iso- Development on 19 October Hussain-Head of Media Studies, lation. For attaining the goals, it is 2015. It was aimed at providing Bahria University and Mr Sami mandatory to alliance with each Mass Communication students Malik-Communications Oficer, other. He further informed that with an inspirational guidance for UNICEF participated a modera- keeping in view the emerging their professional growth. During tors. During their presentations, importance of Media for national the seminar, speakers and moder- they deliberated on various top- development, Bahria University ators highlighted the best current ics, which included Women in has established Media Studies practices in the ield of media & Media, Documentary making, Departments in the Islamabad development. Photo-journalism and Media and Karachi Campus. Development. Eng. Khuraam Dastgir Khan, Director UNIC, Mr Vittorio Minister for Trade & Commerce While delivering the presiden- Cammarota, in his concluding graced the occasion as Chief tial address, Chief Guest Eng. speech stated that reporters, docu- Guest. Renowned media experts Khuraam Dastgir applauded the m e n t a r y m a k e r s , p h o t o - including Ms Sharmeen Obaid efforts of the organizers and said journalists and media houses Chinoy, Ms Sara Farid- Reuteurs, that this seminar has provided an have fundamental role in commu- Ms Nazia Akram, Mr. Julian excellent opportunity for indicat- nication and development. He Phelan, Mr Rana Jawad- Geo, Ms ing the signiicant role of various also talked about the crucial role Diane Desobeau-AFP, Mr Zia stakeholders involved in the that women play in the ield of 01 Uddin Khan, Mr Javed Khan development and humanitarian media. < HEADQUARTERS > Twenty Fifth Master Trainers Faculty Professional Development Program (MT-FPDP) nder the BU faculty devel- Faculty Professional Development to enhance the teaching abilities opment initiative, Mr Program (MT-FPDP), from 29 July and to ensure quality education. UTanveer Taj, Senior to 11 September 2015. This was During this training, various L e c t u re r - D e p a r t m e n t o f organized by the Learning teaching modules were taught. Management Sciences, attended a Innovation Division of HEC The twenty ifth Master Trainers main purpose of this training was BU Delegation in Singapore & Hong Kong ahria University as an Foreign Collaboration institution believes in Programmes. During Blearning from people this visit, the delega- around the world. Its tradition of tion went to various sending its team members to universities, which different places around the world included Nanyang is just one of such instances. A del- T e c h n o l o g i c a l egation from BU visited Singapore University, Singapore & Hong Kong, from 15 to 22 I n s t i t u t e o f August 2015. It comprised two Management, Hong members including Registrar, Kong University of Rear Admiral (Retd) Shahid Saeed Science & Technology and and discuss possible partnerships HI (M) and Mr Muhammad Awais Lingnan University, Hong Kong. with these institutions. Mehmood, Deputy Director, The focus of the visit was to meet Orientation Week for the Newly Inducted Faculty ahria University held a topics were covered, which Profession. This activity by the Faculty Orientation Week included Introduction to Bahria institution certainly helped new Bfrom 24 to 28 August University, Examination Process, members in understanding sev- 2015, for the newly inducted fac- Library Resources & procedures, eral things about their new work- ulty members in all the campuses. International Collaborations, place. Throughout this week, various Micro Teaching and Teaching as a Students Exchange Programme ahria University has part- f o r s t u d e n t s e x c h a n g e pursuing one semester of fall nerships with renowned programme. Under this approach, 2015, in universities as shown BInternational Universities following students are currently against their names. 02 < HEADQUARTERS > Informative Sessions by Foreign Delegates at BU U also has a played an important role in intro- Computer Sciences, visited BU on practice of ducing Eidetic Psychotherapy into 15 October 2015. They conducted Binviting for- number of universities in two extremely informative ses- eign delegates to Pakistan. He has also created a sions. Prof. Bowen conducted a meet and share new model which he calls the session on After green washing: Dr Katherine Hunt their knowledge on “Eidetic Model of Growth” for peo- What companies say and do on various topics. This ple with Intellectual Disability. His environmental issues, while Dr idea helps in providing a learning model is now part of the organiza- Faisal guided on 5G Cellular platform to a large number of stu- tional policies. The training was Networks in the Unlicensed Band: dents. With this intention, Dr concluded with the Vote of thanks Opportunities & Challenges. Katherine Hunt from the Business by Dr Uzma Masroor, Head of School of Grifith University, Department of Professional I n t h e s a m e w a y, t h e Australia was invited on 28 Psychology BUIC and certiicate Ambassador of South Korea, H.E. August 2015. She delivered a lec- distribution by Registrar BU, Rear Song Jong-Hwan came to visit ture on Contemporary Teaching Admiral (Retd) Shahid Saeed HI Bahria University on 19 October Pedagogies. All the faculty mem- (M). 2015. He also gave a lecture on bers of BUIC attended this ses- Virtuous Circle of Economic sion. During Development & her visit she N a t i o n a l also met Pro- Cohesion of Rector BU, Rear South Korea & Admiral (Retd) P a k i s t a n . Saleem Akhtar Students from HI (M) and dis- BUIC, BUKC & cussed pros- B U L C a l s o pects of further attended this collaboration. s e s s i o n through video In addition, conferencing. B U I C Participants of the training on Eidetic Model of Growth along with the speaker Department of Besides, a Psychology con- Similarly, on 12 October 2015, four members ducted a four days training on Professor Salima Paul from School delegation from USA comprising Eidetic Therapy from 7 to 10 of Business, Plymouth University- Ms Fatema Dalal, Operation October 2015. It was planned par- UK, talked about the Importance Manager-New York University, Mr ticularly to introduce new thera- of the Financial World through L e w i s C a d e n a s , D e a n peutic model “Eidetic Model of Video Conferencing. This was International Recruitment-St. Growth”, which beneits people attended by the students of all Peter's University, Mr Justin with severe emotional and behav- campuses. H u m e , A s s t . D i r e c t o r ioural problems in our country. International Adm- University of Various students, experts and pro- Moreover, a two members' Bridgeport, Mr Jack Muir, fessionals of Psychology beneited team from Queen Mary University Associate Director Recruitment- with these signiicant sessions.