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Annual Report 2009-2010 Student Activities/ Events
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STUDENTS ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
SPORTS, SOCIETIES, TOURS, ANNUAL DINNERS, WELCOME PARTIES/
FAREWELL DINNERS, DEBATES/ MUSHAIRAS, ETC.
FACULTY OF ARTS & HUMANITIES
Department of Archaeology:
The Students of the Department were given field training in the subject of Field work, to collect
surface collection, documentation, preparation of their record and also the classification in the district
of Larkana and also at Depalpur.
Visit of monuments and museums.
Department of English Language & Literature:
Welcome Parties: Welcome Party of Part – I February, 2010.
Farewell Parties: Farewell Party of Part – II September, 2010.
Enactments on Othello by M.A Part – I December 2009
Full Bright Scholarship introduction by the American Consulate. April 2010
Sirajuddin Library inauguration January 2010
Prof. Sirajuddin Poetry Recitation Competition, March 2010, LACAS, Lahore.
Ajoka Theatre Workshop April 2010.
Organized a Fund Raising Fun fair and Bake Sales for Flood victims and affectees at the Department
of English Language and Literature, University of the Punjab, Lahore, September to November 2010
(raised 50,000 rupees)
Play was performed as a tribute to Prof. Sirajuddin “Counting the Ways”
Movie Club: agenda movie after every two weeks:
Pride and Prejudice
Sense and Sensibility
An inconvenient Truth
Khamosh Pani
Department of French Language & Literature:
Inter School French Poetry recitation Competition Aitcheson College Lahore, 4th January, 2010
Inter School French Competition International School of Choueifat, 27th February , 2010
Inter School French Competition Alliance Francaise, 27th March 2010
Dr. Nighat Jamal and student of M.A. participated in a national workshop “French Phonetics” held
at NUML, Islamabad in April 2010(one week).
Final term presentation by the students of M.A. Part-II, 22-6-2010
A student of M.A. part-II participated in a national songs competition in Punjab Univeristy.
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Department of History:
The students of History Department took part in different kinds of activities other than class work.
Long study tour was arranged by the Department of History, and visited Murree, Khanspur, Ayubia,
Nathia Gali, Cheeka Gali on 22-27 July 2010.
One day tour was arranged by the Department of History for M.A History students and visted Kila
Katas, Kila Rutas, and Mangla Dam on 28.2.2010.
One day tour was arranged by the Department of History for M.A Pakistan Studies students and
visted Nankana Sahib and Hiran Minar, Sheikhupura.
One day tour was arranged by the Department of History for M.Phil students and visted Wahgha
Border, Lahore29.5..2010.
Sports exhibition was arranged by the Department of History, University of the Punjab, on 25-26
March 2010.
Department of Philosophy:
A Walk was organized by the Department of Philosophy to celebrate World Philosophy Day on
September 29, 2010. Prof. Dr. Sajid Ali, Dr. Shabbir Ahsen: Assistant Professor Department of Social
Sciences, LUMS, Mr. Shahid Gul, and Mr. Saad Malook walked with the students of the department
who were holding play cards and banners. One play card was showing, Socrates‟ adage, „The
unexamined life is not worth living‟. The walk was held from the Department of Philosophy to
University Law College and then back to the Department.
Arranged sports week
Arranged farewell party
Arranged welcome party
Arranged Student Tour to Khiorra Salt Mines and Kitas
Centre for South Asian Studies:
Participation in workshops, extension lectures and seminars
Holding academic and cultural events.
Arranging Study/Research Tours.
College of Arts & Design:
Saira Tahir performed at Flag hosting ceremony at Prime Minister House Islamabad on 14th August 2010.
Mr. Toheed Ahmad secured 1st position (Vocal) at Baqai Medical University Karachi, 10th August, 2010.
Saira Tahir performed with American musicians delegation, In Fusion Concert at Lahore and
Islamabad in July 2010.
The “NATAK” College of Art & Design has present a Drama “Dil Hai Pakistan” in the 3rd All Pakistan
Amateur Theatre Festival 2010 on 20th May, 2010 at Alhamra Art Centre on the Mall and received a
lot of appreciation.
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The students of Music Department arranged a live musical performance for the event “Tribute to Sir
Shahnawaz Zaidi‟‟ held at Alhamra Arts Council on 7th May, 2010.
Mr. Toheed Ahmad secured 1st position (Vocal) at Agriculture University Islamabad, 10th April, 2010.
The PUCAD student participated in Chand Bagh Music Festival in different categories. Mr. Ahmad
Raza Yousaf Secured 3rd position (instrumental). Mr. Toheed Ahmad also Secured 1st position
(Vocal) and also won the team trophy on 13th March, 2010.
Our College participated in the 3rd All Pakistan Mediafest ‟10 GIKI Media Club, Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi. Mr. Sikanader Hayat Khan, Mr. Husnain
Mehmood, Mr. Arslan Pirzada, Mr. Shahbukht Khan won the photography competition in 27-28
February, 2010.
The College participated in the „Fast University‟, Islamabad‟s Competition named “Tamasha”.
Mr. Miraj Muhammad won the first position in Conceptional Art (Painting) in 12-16 February, 2010.
Our students Mr. Mohsin Khawar student of B.Arch has been selected in the Portrait Category by the
Sarhad Tourism Department and was displayed his work in Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad on 29th
Jan, 30th Jan & 1st Feb and awarded Rs. 5,000/-.
College of Art & Design designed & performed background music of Drama „‟ Awam Gher‟‟ at Rafi
peer youth performing art festival 15th January, 2010.
Saira Tahir achieved best singing Award at Govt College for Women JHELUM 14th January, 2010.
Mr. Toheed Ans, MA Music (1st Year) has won 1st Prize in All Punjab Competition of Music (Masood
Kadar Posh Award)
College of Art & Design designed & performed background music of mime „‟Nirtaki‟‟ in Governor
House Lahore.
The PUCAD students participated in various categories at LUMS Olympiad 09. The students bagged
second position in Fashion Design 5th place in Photography and clinched top 16 positions out of 70 in
Short Movie competitions and also qualified for semi-finals in Singing and Gaming contests.
In Media Festival 2009 held at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI). The students clinched first
positions in Photography and Short Movie categories.
Mr. Omar Daraz Muhammad Yousaf has won an International Award “IBDA‟A Awards 2009” held in Dubai.
The PUCAD students have won first and second position in a talent competition and painting exhibition
organized by „The Ummeed Foundation Trust' at the Alhamra Art Gallery in December 2009.
Muhammad Tahir Iqbal Secured 3rd position (Vocal) in Chand Bagh Music Festival, 2009.
College of Art & Design represented Punjab University in Youth Performing Art Festival 2009,
organized by Rafi Peer Theatre.
Saira Tahir represented Punjab University in South Asian University Performing Art Festival
(SAUFEST) In Nepal.
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Saira Tahir achieved best singing award from ATV.
College of Art & Design participated in Inter University Performing Art Festival at Bahaudin Zakria
University (BZU) Multan in 2007 and clean sweep with first three position.
Prof. Dr. Rahat Naveed Masud has briefed to the media delegation of Poland Ms. Ewa Helena
Hancock, Mr. Wojciech Lorenz, Ms. Zofia Kunert, Mr. Henryk Suchar on 22th May, 2010.
Participated in Youth Performing Art Festival at Rafi Peer Theatre, Lahore.
Calendar & Diary Exhibition on the 16th November, 2009 at College of Art & Design.
VC Prof Dr Mujhaid Kamran has inaugurated photographic exhibition of Fine Arts students on
Thursday, February 18, 2010.
19 MA final year students of PUCAD displayed their final theses „Incognito – unwrap yourself' here in
the Alhamra Art Gallery in December 5, 2009.
Final Thesis display of MFA for the Session 2009-10 from 1st to 4th June 2010.
Study tour of BFA Part-III Fine Arts students to Abbottabad in July 2010.
Study tour of BFA Part-IV & MA Music students to Naran in July, 2010.
Study tour of BFA Textile Design students to Naran in July, 2010.
Study tour of MFA students to Khanaspur in June, 2010.
FACULTY OF BEHAVIOURAL& SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Political Science:
Annual sports week arranged in March every year.
Students participated in interdepartmental competitions: Debates, Naat competition, Mushaira,
arranged by faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Annual dinner/farewell party is a traditional event of Political Science Department.
Department of Social Work:
A team of students participated in University debates and speeches competitions at Tariq Aziz
Show-PTV.
In this year following events/activities of students were organized:
4 Toursm, 2 Annual Dinners, 2 Welcome Parties and 2 Fair Well
Institute of Communication Studies:
Institute of Communication organized its Sports Gala 2010 in the vicinity of the Institute including
various sports activities like Cricket, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Tug of War, Sack Race, Hurdle
Race and Three Leg Race both for boys and girls.
MS Morning session 2008-2010 organized a welcome party in the honor of their junior MS Morning
session 2009-11.
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MS Replica session 2008-2010 organized a welcome party in the honor of their junior session MS
Replica session 2009-11.
MS Development Journalism session 2009-11 organized a farewell party in the honor of their seniors‟
session MS Development Journalism session 2008-10.
Institute of Social & Cultural Studies
Sports gala and cultural day was celebrated in April 2010.
One day excursion tours for MSc Sociology (both regular and replica) and BS (Hons) students were
arranged during the month of April 2010.
Welcome parties were arranged for MSc Sociology Sem-I, BS (Hons) Sem-I, MPS Sem-I and MSc
Criminology & Security Studies Sem-I classes during the month of October 2010.
Department of Gender Studies:
Women's Day Gala: The department, on 8th March, 2010 organized a Women Day Gala to highlight
the creativity and talent of the women. The academia along with the public and private sector joined
hands in making this event a success. The organizations exhibiting stalls include Directorate of Social
Welfare & Bait ul Mal, Sanat Zaar (Multan, Sahiwal & Lahore), Fountain House, Small & Medium
Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), Women Prison (Multan & Rawalpindi), Child Protection
& Welfare Bureau, Pakistan Institute of Mental Health (PIM), Gender Reform Action Plan (GRAP) and
many others.
National Conference: The department held a national conference on “Equal Rights Equal
Opportunities: Progress for All” on 29th March, 2010. Eminent scholars, human rights activists, faculty
members from the departments of Gender Studies across Pakistan read papers and shared their
views with the faculty and the students of the Punjab University. Among the speakers include Prof.
Dr. Nasira Jadoon, Prof Dr. Riffat Haq, Ms. Bushra Khaliq, Mr. Omer Aftab, Mr. Sulman Abid and Ms.
Asma Manzoor.
Poster Competition: For the students to show their talent and creativity, poster competition was
organized based on the theme of “Women Empowerment”. Cash prizes and certificates were given to
the winning students.
Slogan Writing Competition: The department in collaboration with the White Ribbon Campaign
Pakistan organized the slogan writing competition to mark the 16 Days of Activism on Violence
against Women. Prizes were given to the top three slogans in a very graceful ceremony.
Students Magazine: For the first time, the Department started annual students‟ magazine
“Intellectual Youth”. The magazine is a result of countless efforts by the faculty and students. The
students expressed great zeal and participated by giving their creative writing to the magazine.
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Inauguration of the Computer Lab: The computer lab of the department comprises of 25 latest P5
computers was inaugurated by the worthy Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mujahid Kamran on 6th
December, 2010.
Departmental Sports was arranged by the department on 28th March 2010. The event was very
much enjoyed and participated by the students.
Well Come & Farewell parties was arranged by the department on 7th January, 2010.
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Hailey College of Banking & Finance:
College Annual Sports - 2009
A large number of students participated in College Annual Sports. Following activities were
organized for students (male/female) in the following disciplines:-
Badminton
Table Tennis (For Male/Female)
Foot Ball
Cricket
Tug of war (For Male/Female)
Swimming
Athletics (For Male/Female)
Hockey (Male)
Second Annual Sports Prize Distribution Function: A large number of students participated in the
College Annual Sports. The Principal of the College Prof. Dr. Khawaja Amjad Saeed distributed the
medals, cups, trophies and certificates among the position holders.
Swimming: Ten days swimming training and coaching camp was organized in June 2010 at New
Campus Swimming Pool for the training of the swimmers and to make them awarded about the latest
techniques of all the four styles. Merit Certificates were awarded to the top swimming trainees.
The Swimming Team of our College participated in the Punjab, University Inter-Collegiate Annual
Championship and won 3rd position and Merit Certificates/Cash awards. During Inter University
Championship our Swimmer Muhammad Amir won two Bronze medals in the HEC Swimming
Championship and was selected in HEC team to participate in the National Championship for the
year 2010.
Boxing: The boxing team of our College participated in the Punjab University Championship. Mr.
Muhammad Atif won 1st Position in 65 Kg weight category and Muhammad Haroon 3rd position. Mr.
S.M Atif was also selected as member of the Punjab University Swimming Team to participate in the
All Pakistan Inter University Boxing Championship to be organized by HEC.
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Athletics: Ms. Sehrish Asghar won Three Gold Medals she was awarded a Cash Prize of Rs.60
thousand as whol and two silver Medals in the Punjab Chief Minister Sports Championship in female
athletics and got Rs.60 thousand in Cash. Ms. Sehrish Asghar also Five Gold Medals in the Pak. Inter
University Athletics Championship 2010 organized by HEC. Sehrish won Two Silver Medals in the
31st National Games held at Peshawar. The Principal of the HCBF Prof. Dr. Khawaja Amjad Saeed
awarded Cash Award to Ms. Sehrish and a special function was held to pay her tribute to this
National Athletics.
Badminton: Badminton Team (Boys) of HCBF participated in the Punjab University Inter Collegiate
Champion 2010, and defeated its opponents in the first and 2nd round. Mr. Hannan Raza a Junior
National player has been selected on the Punjab University Badminton Team. He will represent the
Punjab University in All Pakistan Inter University Badminton Championship to be organized by the
HEC.
P.U. Athletics: Ten members Athletic Squad of this College participated in the Punjab University
Athletics Championship in 2009-2010 and performed well. The Female athlete Asma Usman and
Sehrish Ashgar of this College won two Gold Medals and one Silver Medal in sprint events. She was
selected in Pakistan Universities Combined Athletics Team and participated in Inter University
Championship organized by HEC. She was selected for Punjab University team to participate in All
Pakistan Inter-Universities Championship organized by HEC and she also participated in the National
Athletic Championship and won distinction.
Table Tennis: Table Tennis team of our College participated in Punjab, University Annual Table
Tennis Championship and won 4th position among the large number of participating teams. Our
College table tennis player Ms. Iram Saeed was selected in the Punjab University team and also
participated in the Inter-University Championship and later on she was selected for Punjab Team to
participate in the National Championship.
Tennis: Ms. Sadia Latif won 3rd position Trophy in Punjab University (Singles) Championship and
was selected in the Punjab University Women Tennis Team. This team won 1st position in the
Pakistan Inter-University Championship.
Cricket: HCBF Cricket team participated in the Punjab University Cricket Champion ship and
defeated College of Earth Environment (CEEC) Punjab University Law College and in the 3rd match
defeated HCC and qualified for Semi Final. Whereas, our well known female cricket player Asma
Usman being the member of the Punjab University team, participated in Inter-University
Championship 2009-2010 held at Islamia University Bahawalpur and was declared the Women of the
match. The Punjab University was the winner of the Championship.
Basket Ball: Miss. Sadia Latif, student of this College was selected for Punjab University combined
team and as team member she participated in Pakistan Inter-University Championship organized by
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HEC at Punjab University, Lahore. The Punjab University Team won the Championship Prof. Dr.
Khawaja Amjad Saeed Principal of Hailey College of Banking & Finance was the Chief Guest of this
occasion and he distributed the prizes souvenirs and trophies among the winners.
Foot Ball: Our College football team participated in the Punjab University Football Championship,
and performed well reaching in the quarter final. In the Women Championship, Ms. Asma Usman
female player was selected as a member of National Foot Ball Team that participated Championship
which was held under the PFF at Football Stadium in Lahore on December, 201l. She also
represented the in SAAF games held at Dhaka Bangla Desh. She got the honor of being captain of
the National women team.
Our College female football player Ms. Asma Usman also represented H.E.C. in the National
Competition held at Islamabad and played against Iran.
Our players and team will also participate in the events which are still to be organized by the
Punjab University and H.E.C.
Several prizes were won by our students in debating competition including GC University
Disclamation Contest, all Pakistan Events in Debating throughout Pakistan and in various other forums.
Hockey: Hafiz Shah Rukh and Mr. Asad Javed were selected on the Punjab University Hockey Team
and the brilliant Hockey Players represented the Punjab University in the All Pakistan Hockey
Championship Organized by the HEC at Peshawar University and they showed the best capabilities
and specially Hafiz Shah Rukh being the brain of the Punjab University Hockey Team as center
forward. He is captain of the Hailey College Banking & Finance Team also.
Hailey College of Commerce:
Arranged Annual Athletics Sports for Girls
Arranged Annual Sports for Boys
Arranged cricket mela
Arranged Fun fair for Girls
Our Basket Ball Team took 3rd
Place in Inter-Colligate Basket ball Championship
Take 2nd
Place in intercollegiate Badminton Championship
Take 4th Position in inter-collegiate Athletics
Arrange boys and Girls Study/excursion tours.
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Economics:
A welcome party organized by the students of M.Sc. Economics (Morning) Semester-IV on 10th of
June 2010 (Thursday) at Waheed Shaheed Hall IER, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
A welcome /farewell party organized by the students of M.Sc. Economics (Replica) Semester-IV on
4th of June 2010, in the Seminar Hall Department of Economics, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
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One-day study tour of M.Sc. Economics (Morning), Semester-II & VI session 2008-10 & 2009-11 to
KHEWRA & KALAR KAHAR in July, 2010
One-day study tour of M.Sc. Economics (Replica) Semester II & VI session 2008-10 to Islamabad,
Faisal Mosque, Shakarparian Hills and Damin-e-Koh in July 14, 2010.
A welcome /farewell party organized by the students of Master of Business Economics (MBEcon)
November 2010, in the Seminar Hall Department of Economics, University of the Punjab, Lahore.
Department of Library & Information Science:
Students of MLIS visited Muree and Khanuspur.
Department for the first time organized “Students Orientation Program” for the new students.
The Department organized welcome & farewell parties for Master program (Morning/Evening).
Annual sports of the Department were held during the month of March/April, 2009.
Institute of Administrative Sciences:
Students of IAS have actively participated in co-curricular activities including sports, youth forum,
debates and essay writing competitions throughout the year and have won prizes. Seminars,
welcome & farewell parties of the students have also been organized in 2009-10. Moreover, a job fair
has also been organized for graduating students of the Institute to enhance their job market by
strengthening the University-Industry linkages.
Institute of Business Administration:
IBA bade farewell to MBA (Evening) session 2008-2010 on 05-10-2009.
BA arranged farewell in the honour of Syed Muhammad Naseer Ahmad Ajmal. Associate Professor
on his retirement on 30-10-2009.
IBA bade farewell to MBA (Morning) session 2007-2009 on 11-11-2009.
IBA organized Graduation Ceremony of its very first BBA (Hons) Session 2005-2009 and Welcome
Party of BBA/MBA 2009 on 23-01-2010.
Annual sport gala was organized from March 26, 2010 to March 28, 2010.
IBA arranged two-days trip to Murree for all the Boys studying in BBA (Morning/Afternoon) from
26-03-2010 to 28-03-2010.
IBA arranged two-days trip to Murree for all the Girls studying in BBA (Morning/Afternoon) from
02-04-2010 to 04-04-2010.
IBA arranged two-days trip to Murree for all the Boys studying in MBA (Morning) from 09-04-2010 to
11-04-2010.
IBA arranged two-days trip to Murree for all the Girls studying in MBA (Morning) from 16-04-2010 to
18-04-2010.
IBA bade farewell to PGD (Evening) session 2008-2009 on 22-05-2010.
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IBA donated an amount of Rs 3,200,000/- (Rupee three million and two hundred thousand only) for
affectees of the flood in Pakistan 2010.
Institute of Business & Information Technology:
Sports: The students of IBIT have participated actively in sports activities throughout the year
including Cricket, Football, Basketball, Badminton and Squash. Sports gala has been arranged in
March 2010 in which both male and female students participated enthusiastically. Afterwards, a price
distribution ceremony was hosted where certificates and trophies were distributed among the
winners.
Societies: There is a Student Executive Council at IBIT that takes a keen interest in events like
Annual Dinner, Farewell Party, Sporting Events, Conferences and Industrial Liaison activities, on a
regular basis. Brilliant minds from all the batches constitute the executive members of the Student
Executive Committee. The SEC is further divided into different sub-committees that deal with different
areas like public relations, industrial liaison, functions and events. Student‟s Executive Committee
provides an excellent opportunity for the students to enhance their skills in their relevant areas of
interest. It also serves as a forum where the administration and students interact frequently to discuss
matters of mutual interests.
Tours: During the year 2010, due to the security reasons, the institute‟s students have not visited any
places outside Lahore.
Annual Dinners /Farewell Parties: An Award Distribution Ceremony cum Annual Dinner has taken
place in February 2010 being attended by huge no. of students, Alumni, staff and faculty. Gold
Medals were distributed among the top student of every passed out batch of IBIT. Dinner was hosted
afterwards.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Special Education:
Department of Special Education arranged the Annual Sports 2010 on May13, 2010.
Department of Special Education arranged one day Study Tour to Khewra Mines on 22nd May 2010.
Department of Special Education arranged Annual Educational Tour on July 12, 2010 to July 17th, 2010.
Institute of Education & Research:
The Institute of Education and Research has been arranging all the above types of students‟ activities
with the coordination of all Departments of IER in every year.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology:
Extracurricular Activities: Institute has provided sufficient facilities and opportunities for
extracurricular activities, Professional Development Workshops, Soft skills and communication skills.
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Continuous Professional Development Cell is established for guidance and placement of graduating
students. Institute has started E-magazine ChemVoice which is published quarterly.
Institute has been arranging sports festival in the month of March to welcome spring season in
enthusiastic way. Due to the active and influential participation of Institute students in Sports, ICET
has achieved 3rd position in Interdepartmental Sports Championship of University with distinctions in
following events:
Football winner, Cricket 4th position, Table tennis runner up, Racing winner
Industrial internship and training: 150 students of this institute of fifth semester were placed in
various process industries for 4 – 6 weeks industrial training.
Seminars/ conferences/refresher courses/ organized exhibition:
3nd Symposium on Engineering Sciences 10th March 2010.
A special lecture was delivered by Engr. Shahzad Yazdani on ”How to prepare for an interview”.
A lecture was delivered on “Measures for low carbon economy”, by Prof. A. R. Saleemi from UET.
Dr. Samar Mubarakmand, nuclear scientist of Pakistan, visited institute.
CPDC held a one day seminar on “selling yourself through resume” at seminar room of ICET in which
students from 6th and 8th semester have participated. The resource person was Mr. Aatif Raheem
(Associate Professor, Institute of Administrative Sciences) and the objective was to refine the resume
and its technical aspects.
Centre for Coal Technology:
Co-curricular activities like sports, well come party and debates were conducted by the students.
Institute of Quality & Technology Management:
Sports gala of IQTM was held from 22nd March to 24th March 2010.
Mohammad Husnain Abbas (7th Semester & Vice President ASME PU) competed in SLS (Student
Leadership Seminar) 2010 held in UET Lahore under the banner of ASME (American Society of
Mechanical Engineers). He got 2nd Position in Presentation Competition in which 8 other Engineering
Universities of Pakistan (NUST,GIKI,NED Karachi, UET Peshawar, UET Jamshoro, UET Lahore,
NUST Karachi, QUEST ).
College of Engineering & Emerging Technologies:
Students participated in flower competition held at Government College University, Lahore.
Students visited different industries to have practical demonstration of the industrial processes.
A welcome party was arranged for students of 1st semester.
Annual sports were arranged, which included Table Tennis, Carom Board, Cricket, Football, Hocky,
Virtual sports.
Students participated in sports at university level.
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FACULTY OF LAW
University College of Law:
Annual Sports was held on 10th & 11
th March 2010.
Prize Distribution Cermony was held in the honor of GNLU Law Moot Winners on 17.12.2010.
Naat Competition was held on 16.3.2010 under the College Naat & Qirat Society.
Debating Declamation Contest was organized by the College Debating Society on 25.3.2010,
Female students visit Lahore High Court on 17th March 2010
A Tour arranged for LL.B. P-II Afternoon students to Muree/Islamabad from 16 to 18th
March 2010.
Three days tour arranged for LL.B. P-II Morning students to Muree from 19th to 21
st March.
LL.B. 6th Semester Muree 19th March to 21st March 2010
Dinner hosted in the honour of P-I students on 31st March 2010
One day trip arranged for Girls to Islamabad on 10th April 2010
A long Tour arranged for B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Students from 11th May to 15th May 2010 for
Balakot/Muree/Abbotabad.
LL.B, 6th Semester students visited Muree, Kaghan Naran from 14th Mary 17
th May 2010.
Male student visit the High Court Lahore on 18th May 2010.
Seminar conducted on Indus Waters Treaty on 26th June 2010
FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
Department of Botany:
Tours
Class Day Place Date
1. M.Phil Leading to Ph.D One day Changa Manga 20-10-2009
2. M.Sc./MS/M.Phil/Ph.D Three days Mianwalai 12-14-March, 2009
3. BS One day Khewra Mines 02-01-2010
4. BS 5th Semester One day Sheikhupure 10-11-2009
Sports
Annual Sports 2010 March, 30-31 2010
2Third Annual Sports Festival March, 05-07 2010
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics:
Study Tours
Students of BS 7th & M.Sc. 3rd Semesters visited the labs and Manufacturing Plant of Hadayat Food
Stuff (Pvt.) Limited, 1-B Garden Town Lahore.28.08.2010. Dr. Imran Sajid accompanied the students.
Students of BS 7th Semester visited the labs and Manufacturing Plant of Novamed Pharmaceuticals,
28KM-Ferozepur Road, Lahore on 22.05.2010. Dr. Imran Sajid accompanied the students.
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Students of BS 6th Semester and M.Sc 2nd semester visited the labs and manufacturing plant of
Haleeb Foods Ltd., Bhai Pheru on 08-05-2010. Dr. Imran Sajid accompanied the students.
Students of BS 6th Semester and M.Sc 4th semester visited AB- Mauri Fermentation 22-KM,
Ferozepur Road on 4-KM, Hydiara Drain, Lahore on 24-04-2010. Dr. Imran Sajid and Mr. Hafiz
Zeeshan Wadood accompanied the students.
Annual Sports
Annual Department sports were held on 09-10th March 2010. Students of BS, M.Sc, MS, M.Phil and
Ph.D classes participated actively. Competitions among students were held in the following games.
For Female students
Carum Board, Badminton single, Badminton double, Musical chair, Table tennis, 100m Race, 3 Leg
Race, Spoon Race, Cricket
For Male students
Cricket, Carom Board, Foot ball, Sac race, 100m race, 700m race, Tug of war, Table tennis, Badminton,
Musical chair
Welcome/Farewell Parties
A farewell party was given to the students of BSc. (Hons.) 4-years‟ programme who have completed
their graduate degree.
A farewell party was given to the students of MSc. Third batch who have completed their MSc
degree.
A welcome party was given to the students of BSc.(Hons.) first semester.
A welcome party was given to the students of MSc. first semester.
Debates / Mushairas
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics organized a “Bait Bazi” competition on 14-10-
2009. Students of BS, M.Sc., MS, M.Phill. and Ph.D. actively participated in the competition.
Department of Applied Psychology:
On November, 2009, a Farewell and Wolcome party was arranged.
Bonefire was also arranged on February, 2010.
A team of students (Aiman, Maimoona & Khubaib) of BS (Hons.) semester VII participated in Inter
University Quiz Competition held at Beaconhouse National University (BNU) and secured 1st
position.
Mr. Muneeb Ul Haq student of BS (Hons) Semester I participated in Inter Collegiate football
championship and 1st position and declared as the Best footballer.
Mr. Khubaib Kayani and team participated in GC University performing art competition and got 2nd
position.
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Mr. Khubaib Kayani won silver Madel in Punjab University Inter Departmental Athletics in Discs
throwing
Ms. Wardah Wahid student of BS (Hons) Semester V participated in National Province Punjab‟s
Team (2010) and got 4th position in basket ball
Ms. Almeera Iftikhar and Ms. Wardah Wahid participated in Chief Minister basketball Cup 2010 and
got 1st position and gold medal, Inter Collegiate basketball competition 2010 and got 1st position,
Inter Collegiate handball competition 2010 and got 1st position and Inter Collegiate volleyball
competition 2010 and got 1st position.
Department of Sports Sciences:
2 Days Sports Gala organized by Department in 2010
Fare Well and Welcome Party
6 Days Hicking Tour at Khanspur
Nida Rashid Dar and Sania Iqbal Khan student of M.Sc. Physical Education were team member of
National Women Cricket Team participated in Asian Games in China and won Gold Medal.
Nida Rashid Dar Won Woman of The Match Award in Cricket Final of Asian Games.
Rabia Urooj Anjum Student of 4th Semester won Gold Medal in 1500m Race in InterUniversity
Competition.
Rabia Urooj Anjum Student of M.Sc. Physical Education 4th Semester won Gold Medal in 400m and
1500m in Inter Collegiate Championship.
Team member of Interuniversity Football Team and won the Gold Medal.
Gold Medal in Intercollegiate Football, Hockey, Cricket and Athletics
Gold Medal in Interuniversity Football, Hockey Cricket and Athletics.
Sobia Sultana National Gold in 100 meter relay,
Sobia Sultana National Silver Medal in 400 Meter Hurdles
HEC Record Holder in 400 meter hurdles.
University Best Athlete in Intercollegiate Championship
HEC 2nd Best Athlete in Athletics Championship
Rooma Abbas Student of 4th Semester won Gold Medal in Handball and Basketball.
Rooma Abbas student of 4th Semester won Bronze medal in Netball and cricket in National Games.
Zunaira Tasleem Mir, Sobia Sultana and Rooma Abbas team member of Sports Sciences Women
Football Team student of 4th Semester won the bronze medal in National Games.
Zunaira Tasleem Mir student of 4th Semester won Gold Medal in Handball in Inter University
Championship.
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Zunaira Tasleem Mir student of 4th Semester won Gold Medal in Basketball in Interuniversity
Championship.
Department of Zoology:
The Annual Sports 2010 were organized from 29.03.2010 to 31.03.2010. This event is organized so
that the students may participate in these games.
Students of M.Sc. Part-II (Evening) had arranged a Welcome party to the junior students of M.Sc.
Part-I (Evening) of this Department on 03.11.2010 (Wednesday) in the Seminar Hall, Institute of
Chemical and Engineering Technology.
Students of M.Sc. (Morning) 4th semester had arranged a Welcome party to the junior students of
M.Sc. Part-I (Morning) of this Department on 18.03.2010 (Thursday) in the Seminar Hall, Institute of
Chemical and Engineering Technology.
Department of Zoology BS 7th semester class and 3 students of M.Sc. 3rd semester conducted one
day study tour to Dhok Bun Amir Khatoon (district Chakwal), Kalar Kahar and Ktas, and also for the
collection of fossils on 16.01.2010 (Saturday) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar.
Department of Zoology M.Sc. 3rd semester (Morning & Evening), BS 7th semester, MS and Ph.D.
classes students conducted one day study tour to laboratories of N.I.B.G.E. Jhang Road, Faisalabad,
to learn the field of Biotechnology on 22.01.2010 (Friday) under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Javed
Iqbal Qazi.
Department of Zoology M.Sc. 3rd semester (Evening) class students conducted one day study tour to
visit Changa Manga and Lahore Park on 23.01.2010 (Saturday) under the supervision of Dr. Abdul
Majid Khan.
Department of Zoology M.Sc. Part-I (Evening) class students conducted one day study tour to visit
Safari Park, Jallo Park and Wahga Boarder on 20.02.2010 (Saturday) under the supervision of Dr.
Abdul Majid Khan.
Department of Zoology M.Sc. 4th semester, BS 7th semester, MS/M.Phil and Ph.D. students classes
students conducted four day study tour to visit Agriculture University Faisalabad and for the study of
wildlife in Gutwala (Faisalabad) from 01.03.2010 (2:00 pm) to 04.03.2010 under the supervision of
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar the party also attended Pakistan Congress of Zoology.
Department of Zoology BS 6th and 8th semesters, M.Sc. Part-I and 4th semester (Morning) classes
students conducted four day study tour to visit Murree, Khanuspur and Ayubia from 11.06.2010 to
13.06.2010 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar.
Department of Zoology M.Sc. 4th semester (Evening) class students conducted one day study tour to
visit Islamabad and Margala Hills National Park on 13.06.2010 (Sunday) under the supervision of Dr.
Zafar Iqbal.
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Department of Zoology M.S./M.Phil. 1st semester class students conducted one day study tour to visit
Rana Wild Life Park and Head Baloki on 30.10.2010 (Saturday) under the supervision of Dr. M.
Shafiq Ahmed.
Department of Zoology M.Sc. Part-II ((Morning) students to study the geological rocks and to collect
fossils on 30.10.2010 (Saturday) at Kallar Kahar under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad
Akhtar.
Department of Zoology BS 7th semester class conducted one day study tour to laboratories of
N.I.B.G.E. Jhang Road, Faisalabad, to learn the field of Biotechnology on 09.12.2010 (Friday) under
the supervision of Dr. Nadeem Sheikh.
Department of Zoology M.S./M.Phil. 1st semester students to the Foot and Mouth Disease Center,
Veterinary Research Institute, Lahore, on December 28, 2010, to learn the Immunological techniques
related to diagnosis of various diseases under the supervision of Dr. Najma Shaheen.
Department of Zoology send Mr. Sajid Hussain (Helper) for the collection of fossils from Sar Dhok,
District Jhelum from 12.02.2010 to 14.02.2010 (Friday to Sunday).
Department of Zoology send Mr. Sajid Hussain (Helper) for the collection of fossils from Dhok Pathan,
District Jhelum from 20.04.2010 to 25.04.2010.
Department of Zoology send Mr. Sajid Hussain (Helper) for the collection of fossils from Dhok Pathan,
District Chakwal from 14.09.2010 to 20.09.2010 (Tuesday to Monday).
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar went with two faculty members and Ph.D. scholars to Khoral Sharif
(Dina, District Jheulum), and Bhimber (Azad Kashmir) for the collection of fossils from 04.02.2010
(6:00 pm) to 08.02.2010 (6:00 am).
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar went with two faculty members and Ph.D. scholars to Dhok Bun Amir
Khatoon, District Chakwal on 02.10.2010 (Saturday).
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar went with two faculty members and Ph.D. scholars to Sar Dhok, District
Jhelum from 16.10.2010 to 17.10.2010 (Saturday & Sunday).
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Akhtar went with two faculty members and Ph.D. scholars to Sar Dhok, District
Gujrat from 25.12.2010 to 26.12.2010 (Saturday to Sunday).
Centre for Clinical Psychology:
Speech Therapy: Centre for Clinical Psychology has provided Therapeutic services to 260 patients
with Psychiatric problems and speech problems.
Community Work at Chamrupur / Bhatta Pind: Centre is also doing community projects from 2006.
Initially mapping in Chamrupur village was carried out to identify Special Children to provide these
services at their door steps. This year mapping for Lakhuwal and Bhatta Pind Villages have been
carried out to identify special children. Special education and speech therapy are provided to these
identified children at “Local Centre” established by Centre for Clinical Psychology at Chamrupur. Staff
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for this Service Delivery Centre (SDC)has been hired from the local population with the aim that when
they will be trained then they can run this Centre independently and CCP will establish another (SDC)
in an other locality after doing mapping and identifying Special Children and their needs.
Rose Garden: This project was run in collaboration with Punjab Institute of Mental Health, Lahore for
the rehabilitation of chronic female schizophrenic (called member‟s) since 2006. More than 250
patients have been rehabilitated so for. Work has been done to produce economic independence in
women by providing them occupational opportunities to learn different vocational skills such as
stitching, embroidery, cloth painting, block painting in the premises of Rose Garden. Many dignitaries
and teachers/students from different schools, colleges have visited this facilities and greatly
appreciated the effort of the Centre and the members.
SOS: Centre is also running its internship program at SOS village, Lahore. In addition, yearly
workshops to train the mothers around psychological needs of these children and associated
psychological problems from all over Pakistan been arranged at the Centre.
INMOL: Students of the Centre also go to INMOL Hospital, Lahore and provide Psychological
Services to cancer patients and their caregives to deal with the stress of the disease and how to take
care of these terminal patients caring. Students also carry out small scale research projects which is
in process of being published.
Amin Maktab: Centre is also involved in community projects with Amin Maktab, an institute for
special children. Students go to the community Centres of the special children, established at
different schools in close vicinities to Lahore. Counseling services are also provided to their mothers
at these Centres.
CWC: Centre is also involved in community projects with Child Welfare Centre, an institute for special
children, established in Punjab University, Lahore. Students go to this Centre and provide
psychological services during their supervised internship.
National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology:
Indoor and outdoor games and tournaments for faculty and students.
Cricket match, Chess, Badminton, Table tennis
Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology:
During the year 2009-10, students visited different research-based organization including
pharmaceutical industries Tandleyanwaala Sugar Mill etc. to have practical understanding of the
theoretical knowledge. Excursion tours to Khanas Pur, annual sports, welcome and farewell parties
and annual dinner were also arranged to rejuvenate the students‟ physical and mental capabilities.
Institute of Plant Pathology:
One-day field study tour of M.Sc. (Hons.) 3rd semester students to Institute of Floriculture, Bagh-e-
Jinnah, Lahore was conducted on 12.11.2009.
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One-day field study tour of B.Sc. (Hons.) 7th semester students to Chhanga Manga was conducted
on 12.12.2009.
One-day field study tour of B.Sc. (Hons.) 5th semester students to Chhanga Manga was conducted
on 19.12.2009.
Five-day field study tour of M.Sc. (Hons.) 1st semester and M.Sc. (Hons.) leading to Ph.D. 1st
semester students to Khanspur was conducted from 29th December 2009 to 2nd January 2010.
One-day field study tour of B.Sc. (Hons.) 4th semester students to Millat Tractors Ltd., Lahore and
Hiran Minar, Sheikhupura was conducted on 24.03.2010.
One-day field study tour of B.Sc. (Hons.) 6th semester students to NIBGE, Faisalabad was conducted
on 16.07.2010.
One-day field study tour of B.Sc. (Hons.) 2nd semester students to Ayub Agriculture Research
Institute (AARI), Faisalabad was conducted on 28.07.2010.
One-day field study tour of B.Sc. (Hons.) 4th semester students to NIAB, Faisalabad was conducted
on 28.07.2010.
One-day field study tour of summer session students to Jinnah Gardens, Lahore was conducted on
04.09.2010.
One-day field study tour of summer session students to Soil Fertility Institute, Thokar Niaz, Baig,
Lahore was conducted on 06.09.2010.
One-day field study tour of summer session students to Auriga Chemicals, Lahore was conducted on
07.09.2010.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Department of Geography:
A Welcome and Farewell Party was organized by B.S program for their Senior & Juniors in February,
2010.
Sports week was celebrated in 1st to 5
th March, 2009 in the premises of the department including
various indoor and outdoor games.
OGSA (Old Geographer Students Association). Annual dinner is arranged on 22nd March 2010 and
followed by an excursion on 23rd March 2010.
A Combined welcome and Farewell Party was organized by M.Sc. Part-II for their juniors and session
in April, 2010.
A field survey Tour to Murree Hills was carried out from 26th to 31st July, 2010, consisting of 88
students of M.Sc. 4th Semester and B.S 8th Semester. The research was based on the Analytical
study of Tourism Activity in Murree Hills.
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Department of Mathematics:
A farewell party to BS students was held on May 27, 2010.
A welcome party to M.Sc. (Morning) students was held on November 24 2009.
A welcome party to M.Sc. (Evening) students was held on December 09 2009.
A farewell party to M.Sc (Morning) students was held in May 06, 2010.
A farewell party to M.Sc (Evening) students was held May 4, 2010.
Departmental Sports were held on March 11-12, 2010.
An excursion tour of MS, M.Phil. and Ph.D students was arranged on March 03 2010.
An excursion tour of M.Sc. Morning & Evening & BS students was arranged on March 20, 2010.
Department of Physics:
Students of B.Sc. Honors, M.Sc. and M.Phil participated in Annual Sports and Departmental Sports
during this period.
During this period students of B.Sc. Honors and M.Sc. arranged one day study tours and visited
different place of Pakistan (Kheora Salt Mines, Mangla Dam, Rawal Dam, Kallar Kahar, Qila Kattas,
Murree, Patriata, River Neelam.). Also during the said period students of M.Sc. Physics arranged four
days study tour and visited the areas of Murree, Khanspur, Abbotabad and Islamabad.
Annual dinner and farewell parties for the students of B.Sc. Honors and M.Sc. were held during the
said period.
Debates, Quiz and Seminars were also held at the Departmental level during this period. Students of
B.Sc. Honors, M.Sc. and M.Phil participated in Debates and Seminars.
Department of Space Science:
Annual departmental sports were held on (09-03-11 till 11-03-2011).
One day tour was arranged by M.Sc to Changa Manga, Head Ballokee on 19-03-2011. Mr. Khalid
accompanied the tour as teacher.
One day tour was arranged by M.Sc to Qila Qattas and Kalar Kahar on 19-03-2011. Mr. Jahanzeb
accompanied the tour as teacher.
Centre for Excellence in Solid State Physics:
The students organized social gatherings on frequent basis during this period. These include the
welcome party for the newcomers, Eid-Milan parties and the celebration of Eid Melad-ud-Nabi. A study
tour was also conducted during the report period. Students also took part in various sports activities like
Badminton, Cricket and Table Tennis.
Centre for High Energy Physics:
A Study/Excursion Tour to Ayubia, Khanaspur and Muree, was organized by CHEP from 12 - 13 June
2010.
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Institute of Chemistry:
Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Arranged special lectures, debates seminars
excursion annual dinner and annual sports during the period under report
Study/field work tour
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc 3rd semester (Morning) Head Balloki Dated 02-01-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of B.S 5th semester Mitchell‟s Factory Dated 09-01-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of B.S 7th semester Sitara Chemicals & Ghattwala, FSD. Dated 16-01-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc Part-I (Morning) ICI & Kheora Mines Dated 13-02-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc Part-I (Evening) Best Way Cement Factory & Kallar Kahar
Dated 13-02-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc Part-II (Morning) Kheora Mines & Mangla Dam Dated 13-03-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of B.Sc. (Hons.) 5th semester Qila Ruhtass Dated 20-03-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc 4th semester (Evening) Mir Pur via Mangla Dam Dated 03-04-2010.
A study/Excursion one week Long Tour to Islamabad, Hitar and Naran for all institute students
17th July 2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc Part-II Mangla Dam Dated 16-10-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc Part-II Marshal Ceramic Industries Dated 04-12-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of B.S 5th & 7th semester Kalar Kahar & Kheora Mines Dated 01-01-2011.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc Part-I Kheora Mines Dated 08-01-2011.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc/B.Sc. classes visit Naran and some of industries around
Islamabad Dated 17-07-2010.
Industrial cum Excursion Tour of M.Sc Part-I Kalar Kahar Dated 08-01-2011.
Institute of Geology:
Sports: The students of this Institute participated in Hockey, Cricket, Squash, Football, Table Tennis,
Badminton and Rowing both at inter departmental and inter University level.
College of Earth & Environmental Sciences:
Students Activities are Sports Day and Quiz Competition.
Punjab University College of Information Technology:
Following are the Events/Student Activities for the year 2009-2010.
Event Management Society
The Event Management Society (EMS) arranged the following events:
Event Date
Farewell Ceremony of BSCS and BSIT March 05, 2010
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Computer Society
The Computer Society at PUCIT organized the following events:
Event Date
12th In-House Programming Competition January 15, 2010
1st Junior Level Programming Competition July 06, 2010
1st Summer Camp for “Programming Fundamentals” course
July 14 – 27, 2010
The Computer Society also prepared student teams to participate in the following
national/international competitions:
2nd position in speed programming competition “APEEC-2010”, UET Lahore.
1st position in Quiz competition “ACM-SEECOM 2010, UET Lahore.
Participation in All Pakistan Electronics Exhibition and Competition (APEEC 2010)
Participation in UET-ACM All Pakistan Science & engineering exhibition and competition (SEECOM)
Girls Society Activities: The Girls Society organized the following events:
Event Date
Fun Gala F09 December 17, 2009
Literary Society
The Literary Society organized the following events:
Event Date
Presentations December 28, 2010
Debates December 29, 2010
Video Making December 30, 2010
Skits December 31, 2010
Sports Society:
The Sports Society organized the following events:
Event Date
Semester Sports Week - Spring 2010 May 17, 2010
Semester Sports Week – Fall 2010
Sports activities:
Cricket
Volley Ball
Table Tennis
Tug of War
Soccer
Bedminton
Board Games (Chess, Carom, Ludo)
Arm Wrestling
Darts
November 01, 2010 – November 12, 2010
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College of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences:
Sports: Annual Sports Gala 2010 was organized. Competitions of various games were arranged and
certificates in this regards were presented. Various students of this College actively participated in Inter-
College level sports (Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey etc.)
Tours: Students Study Tours to Islamabad, Mangla Dam, Terbela Dam, Kallar Kahar, Khewrah Salt
Mines, Murry etc. were arranged.
Annual Dinners / Welcome Parties / Farewell Parties: In an Annual Function 2010, Gold Medals were
awarded to the top position holders of various degree programs of the College. A farewell party and a
welcome party were arranged for outgoing as well as new entrants of this College. Moreover, academic
program-wise parties were also arranged.
Centre for Undergraduate Studies:
The Annual Sports of Centre for Undergraduate Studies were held on March 2010. About one
hundred and fifty students took a part in different games like cricket, football, badminton, table
tennis, tug of war and some other indoor games with enthusiasm and great sportsmanship. The
prize distribution ceremony was held on in March 2010 at the Annual Dinner Program. The sports
program was a great success and was greatly appreciated by both students and teaching faculty.
Field Study Tours: Like previous years, Center has successfully arranged field study tours to Chhanga
Manga, Kalar kahar and Khanaspur. Students of Botany, Zoology and other relevant subjects took part in
these tours heartily. These were well-managed, disciplined, and knowledgeful tours, which increased the
intellectual ability of students to a significant extent.