34th Board of Governors Meeting CONTENTS Editor Naghmana Zafar Bhatti [email protected] 02 Cover Story Karachi Campus 13, National Stadium Road Karachi - Pakistan Tel: 0092-21-9924002, 48503080 04 BU Head Office Fax: 0092-21-99240351 UAN: 0092-21-111-111-028 Email: [email protected] 09 Islamabad Campus Lahore Campus 47-C, Johar Town Lahore - Pakistan 14 BUM&DC Tel: 0092-42-35401408-15 Email: [email protected] Islamabad Campus 16 NCMPR Shangrila Road, Sector E-8 Islamabad - Pakistan Tel: 0092-51-9260002 18 Karachi Campus Fax: 0092-51-9260885 UAN: 0092-51-111-111-028 Email: [email protected] 20 IPP BU Medical & Dental College Adjacent to PNS SHIFA DHA Phase-II, Karachi Tel: 0092-21-9204685-88 22 Library Corner Email: [email protected] Designed & Printed by Yasir Rana 24 Lahore Campus [email protected] facebook.com/officialBU 26 Media Highlights twitter.com/official_bu Cover Story 16th Foundation Day Celebration Bahria University Islamabad Foundation Day, of Bahria University was is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm on the 8th of February. The celebration were to mark the 16th successful year of the institute ever since it was founded. The day was celebrated with hoisting of the national flag by the revered 16th Bahria Foundation Day at Islamabad Pro-Rector BU, Director General Islamabad Campus Rear Admiral (Retd) Saleem Akhtar HI (M). All the Head of Departments, senior admin personnel, faculty members and students gathered outside Sir Syed Block where Dua was done for the prosperity of Bahria University. After the Dua, honorable Pro-Rector BU addressed the gathering and emphasized on everyone that only with hard work and dedication we have come this far and have delivered education to the youth of Pakistan. Celebrations at BUM&DC The 16th foundation day of Bahria University was celebrated at Bahria University Medical &Dental College (BUMDC) on Monday 8th February 2016. The BUMDC campus was decorated with balloons and flaglets of Pakistan, Bahria University and BUMSDC. Faculty members and 02 Cover Story 16th Foundation Day Celebration staff gathered in the courtyard wearing Pakistani flag badges. The Director General BUMDC, Vice admiral Tahseenullah Khan HI(M) graced the occasion as Chief Guest and hoisted the Pakistan flag while national anthem was being played. All students witnessed the celebration. After flag hoisting, the Director General cut specially designed cake for the occasion. The ceremony was followed by get together and refreshments. Vice admiral (Retd) Tehseenullah khan HI(M) DG BUM&DC and faculty members celebrating the 16th Foundation Day Bahria University Karachi Campus Karachi Campus celebrated Foundation Day on 8th February 2016 to mark 16 successful years of serving quality education by Bahria University. Student Support Center BUKC arranged a ceremony at main foyer. Director General Karachi Campus Vice Admiral Khawaja Ghazanfar Hussain HI (M), Director Karachi Campus Commodore Mohsin Hayat Malik TI(M) and Commodore Ihsan Qadir SI(M) Director NCMPR graced the occasion with their presence. Head of Departments, staff, faculty members and large number of students also attended the ceremony. The event started with Flag Hoisting Ceremony followed by recitation and speeches by senior faculty and staff members. The cake cutting ceremony was also held in the end. 03 BU Head Office Ex Rectors Visited Bahria University Head Office Rector Vice Admiral University and to (R) Tanveer Faiz HI brief about the (M) invited Ex- ongoing progress of Rectors of Bahria Bahria University. University on 24th Vice Admiral (R) February 2016 at Masood M.Biabani Bahria University HI(M), S.Bt, Vice Headquarters. The Admiral (R) Fayyaz aim of the visit was Ur Rehman to acknowledge HI(M),S.Bt, Vice their services and Admiral (R) Farooq contribution Rashid HI(M), S.Bt, towards Vice Admiral (R) development of the Mohammad Haroon HI(M),S.Bt and Vice Admiral (R) Shahid Iqbal HI(M) , S.Bt. was present on the occasion. They gave their valuable feedback and input for improvements and betterment of the University. The visit concluded on lunch and Rector BU presented souvenirs to all guests as a token of remembrance. 34th Board of Governors Meeting (BOG) at Bahria University The 34th scheduled meeting of the Board of Governors (BOG) of Bahria University was held on 29th January 2016 at BUHQ, Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Chairman Board of Governors Bahria University Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah NI (M) Chief of the Naval Staff. The agenda points of the meeting were deliberated comprehensively by the board members. Detailed briefing was given to the board members on the spate of progress of various ongoing projects, with special reference to expansion of academic areas, new infrastructures, financial audits and educational facilities in various campuses. 04 BU Head Office Bahria University inks MOU with Shanghai Lixin University China A delegation from Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce, China visited Bahria University on 26th February, 2016. Five member delegate was led by Prof. Dr. Guoming ZHOU, Vice President Shanghai Lixin University, while other members include; Prof. Dr. Qiying SU Vice Director of International Office, Prof. Dr. Liping Tu Dean of School of International Studies, Prof. Dr. Dehua GU Vice Director Dept. of Academic Affairs and Prof. Dr. Yingfend LONGDean School of Humanities and Law. The visit of Chinese counterparts was premeditated to sign a Memorandum of Collaboration between two universities. During visit, they met Rector BU and other senior officials of Bahria University to explore the options for academic collaboration. BU Promoting Linkages with Industry and Corporate Sector Bahria University organized a dinner in the honor of the members of Corporate Advisory Committees (CACs) of Bahria University at Monal Restaurant, Margalla Hills, Islamabad. The gathering provided an interactive platform to people from Industries, business and service organizations for establishing linkages between academia and Industry. This was a great opportunity for the faculty members/researchers and personnel from industry for networking and to exchange ideas about the emerging trends in the corporate sector. While addressing to the audience, the Rector BU Vice Admiral (Retd) Tanveer Faiz HI (M) emphasised on development of mutually beneficial connections. He said that these gatherings help to reduce the gap between Industry and academia. Mr. Tahir Chaudhry, President & CEO Pakistan Institute of Entrepreneurship (PIE), appreciated the Bahria University's initiative. Mr. Murtaza Abbas, Deputy Director, SECP and Syed Ali Abbas, Director Operations, Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) also addressed the gathering. 05 BU Head Office President Askari Bank Visited Mr. Syed M. Husaini, President and CEO Askari BU Bank along with his team visited Bahria University, Islamabad on 24th February, 2016. During visit, he met Rector BU Vice Admiral (R) Tanveer Faiz HI (M) and shared his views about contemporary business education trends and Islamic banking. He offered the assistance of Askari Bank in promoting educational activities at Bahria University. He proposed establishment of Center of Islamic Banking at Islamabad Campus. President Askari Bank also addressed the graduating students of Department of Management Sciences and shared his valuable experience of 30 years in corporate sector. During speech, he emphasized on the importance of morality, humility and integrity for success in the corporate world. Furthermore, Mr. Syed M. Husaini encouraged the graduating students to apply for job and internships in Askari Bank. Later, the Registrar Bahria University, Rear Admiral Shahid Saeed HI (M) appreciated Mr. Husaini and his team for their Visit to Bahria University. In the end, Rector Bahria University Vice Admiral (R) Tanveer Faiz HI (M) presented BU memento to the honorable guest. ESTABLISHMENT OF Student Support Centre (SSC) has started functioning in Islamabad and Karachi Campus from spring semester 2016; an open door office for students and their guardians for seeking academic or administrative help. The Student Resource Centre, Student Facilitation Centre, and Community Support Program are all working together under the ambit of SSC to provide a fully integrated support service for current and potential students. It will serve as one window operation facility offering range of services and advice related to academic guidance, co-curricular activities, career services, scholarship and financing queries. Faculty Orientation Session Faculty Orientation Week was held at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore Campuses from 18th - 21st January, 2016. During orientation, newly inducted faculty was given an introduction to BU and information on various procedures related to academic and non-academic matters. Master Trainers of BU also conducted workshop on theme" Teaching as Profession" particularly focusing on Macro and Micro teaching technique. 06 BU Head Office Student Exchange Programme Under the similar programme, Bahria University regularly Ms. Nazeera Khamisa of BBA undertakes Students Exchange from Karachi campus and Ms. Programme, in this regard selection of Ms. Amna Rimsha Tahir of BBA from Alluaddin and Ms. Hira Wasif of IPP has been Islamabad Campus are selected finalised for York St. John University, UK. Both for Yasar University, Turkey for students will take Spring 2016 semester at York the Spring 2016 semester. St. John University. Turkey Deans and Director IPP visit to Singapore Universities Dean Engineering Sciences Dr Muhammad Najam ul Islam, Dean Management & Social Sciences Dr Farooq-E-Azam Cheema and Director Institute of Professional Psychology Dr. Zainab F. Zadeh went on an official visit to Singapore from 20th - 27th February, 2016. The purpose of this visit was to learn the innovative teaching pedagogies at Nanyang Technological University and SIM University to improve student learning experience. New Appointment at BUHQ Captain (R) Imtiaz Khan PN has been appointed as Director Human Resource, w.e.f 01st January 2016. He has done his M.Sc in Naval sciences and has served for 31 years in Pakistan Navy and possess a vast experience of Admin , HRM, Training Command, staff, Instructional duties.