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Prime Minister to be chief guest at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) Convocation


LAHORE (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will be the chief guest at the 6th convocation of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) here on Saturday. VC Prof Dr Bushra Mateen told APP here Friday that a total of 658 degrees will be awarded to students including 7 PhD. She said that nearly 7000 students are pursuing intermediate, graduate, postgraduate courses,M.Phil and doctorate of philosophy in various 26 teaching faculties.

She said that first time in the country, LCWU under 5-years program, will award doctorate of Pharmacy degree tomorrow. She said although 12 other varsities have also launched same degree but LVWU will be first to award degree. Chairperson Mass Communication Department Anjum Zia will also be awarded Phd degree in Mass Communication alongwith with six other research scholars in different subjects. She said that on the turn of the century and after crossing threshold into the new millennium, it is but imperative that we must undertake this journey, well equipped with relevant knowledge in science and humanities. Dr.Bushra said that in order to meet future challenges and emerging needs,curricula has been redesigned and reshaped with informed methodology for interactive and effective teaching. She said that meaningful research for the service of community is the need of the hour. Rapid changes in science and technologies have an effective impact on the socio-economic and cultural aspects of the society.With a broad spectrum our institution, its academic activities focus on analytical and intellectual empowerment and aim to foster an overall personality development of women. VC said that at this stage when Pakistan is at the crossroads of history,we need to give message to the international community that Pakistan is a progressive society,open and broad minded while at the same time, safeguarding its moral and unique identity.
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