{"id":2640,"date":"2023-12-01T04:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T01:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/Blog\/?p=2640"},"modified":"2023-12-08T10:14:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T07:14:51","slug":"iueas-10th-graduation-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iuea.ac.ug\/blog\/iueas-10th-graduation-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"IUEA’S 10TH GRADUATION CEREMONY: AN UNFORGETTABLE END TO AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IUEA\u2019s 10th graduation ceremony, which took place on the 30th of November, 2023, was a grand celebration of a remarkable year. With the theme \u201cBeyond Borders,\u201d<\/strong> the event celebrated IUEA\u2019s commitment to inclusivity in various fields, chief among them being the installation of the first female Chancellor in Uganda, Amb. Dr. Amina Chawir Mohammed<\/a>. Other dignitaries who graced the event included representatives of the University Council and Board of Trustees<\/a>. In this blog, we recap the highlights of this historic and heartfelt sendoff of IUEA\u2019s class of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Chairperson of the University Council, Ambassador Moses Kiwe Sebunya with dignitaries from IUEA’s board of Trustees namely, Mr. Alwi Hassan, Mr. Mohamed Mubiru, and Ambassador Hassan Alwi at IUEA’s 10th graduation ceremony.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This year marks a historic milestone as I have the honour of being the first female Chancellor in Uganda. As a lawyer, I comprehend the transformative power of education. It shapes individuals and societies<\/p>\n– Said  Amb. Dr. Amina Chawir Mohammed during her speech at IUEA\u2019s 10th graduation ceremony.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What happened during this year\u2019s graduation ceremony?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An atmosphere of excitement filled the university throughout the week, culminating on the 30th. In the days leading up to the event, joyful graduates celebrated with traditions like getting their IUEA-branded T-shirts signed by peers and staff. On the big day, the ceremony commenced with happy graduates, stunningly dressed in IUEA gowns, taking pictures at IUEA\u2019s various picturesque sites and booths with their loved ones. This set a celebratory tone for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Madam Victoria gets her IUEA-branded T-shirt signed by Madam Nasra in remembrance of her fond time at IUEA.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mr. Kamanji Tresor, Winnie Juru and Mr. Mawa Danish Ayiga commemorate their cherished time at IUEA with a picture wearing IUEA-branded T-shirts.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Victoria David Koung Makio, Sabri Yohana Abdallah Cholong, and Hamid Salih take a picture at the scenic university gardens<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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IUEA students Gorret Womugisha, Mr. Changkuoth Chan Ruai, and Mr. Yangadud Gai Dang share a cake made for the Class of 2023 in celebration of their time at IUEA.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The celebration was enhanced by the arrival of the Chancellor\u2019s procession. After being treated to an executive-style breakfast in the boardroom with other luminaries, the Chancellor was guided to the IUEA auditorium in a procession led by energetic drummers and tailed by IUEA academic staff. The procession majestically entered the IUEA auditorium and onto the stage. After the national anthem, attendees took their seats, with the Chancellor positioned on stage alongside other dignitaries. Thereafter, Amb. Dr. Amina Chawir Mohammed opened the 10th congregation at the graduation of IUEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A group of energetic drummers leads the Chancellor\u2019s procession during IUEA\u2019s 10th graduation ceremony.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Am truly glad to be here and to be a witness to this tremendous opportunity that students have to have a Chancellor that truly cares about the welfare and wellbeing of students.<\/p>\n– Said Dr. Imbenzi George, the guest of honour and assistant professor and advisor for the Master of Arts Leadership programme at TWU GLOBAL.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s guest of honour, Dr. Imbenzi George is a renowned assistant professor and advisor for the Master of Arts Leadership programme at Trinity Western University (TWU) Global<\/a>. This institution, headquartered in Richmond Virginia, supports the global education infrastructure by partnering with agencies across the globe. As an experienced adult leadership professor at a prestigious institution, his wisdom was highly beneficial to IUEA\u2019s graduating class of 2023<\/a>. After narrating a short story that highlighted Amb. Dr. Amina\u2019s love of students, he advised IUEA\u2019s graduates to aspire to become celebrated individuals whose stories will also be used to inspire others. Other distinguished guests included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n