LAHORE: LUMS celebrated the graduation of 1,407 scholars at the University’s 36th Convocation held recently.
According to a press release, the students from LUMS' five schools received their degrees at separate commencement ceremonies held for graduate and undergraduate students. Senior university leaders, including, Pro Chancellor Abdul Razak Dawood, Rector Shahid Hussain, and Vice Chancellor Dr Ali Cheema attended the ceremony. Dr Cheema congratulated the graduates on their achievements and advised, 'It is important that you make it a mission to create value for society, rather than pursuing self-interest.' He also requested the audience to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of the three students who the University tragically lost during the last academic year: Muhammad Zaryab Saroya, Syed Musa, and Abdul Hadi Khan.
This year’s valedictorians, Dua Zahra and Syed Muhammad Sarim Gillani, spoke about the opportunities and experiences that shaped their time at LUMS. The keynote speakers, Prof Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor of History, Arts and Sciences, Tufts University, and Musadaq Zulqarnain offered wise counsel to the graduates. Prof. Jalal emphasised the importance of resilience, while Mr Zulqarnain advised the graduates to prioritise their passion and pursue work that brings them joy.