Alumni reunion of English Department held at Govt Graduate College Asghar Mall
Rawalpindi () Over 50 alumni of the Department of English, Government Graduate College Asghar Mall, gathered at the department on Saturday for a reunion, sharing memories of their student days and reconnecting with former classmates and teachers.The event was held under the auspices of the Department of English, led by Head of Department Prof Naveed Abbas Bokhari. Prof Ghulam Murtaza, Prof Rashid Masood and other faculty members were also present.Alumni from various batches, including those of 1982, 1987, 1995, 2001 and 2015, attended the ceremony. Both male and female graduates took part.Addressing the gathering, Principal of the college Prof Dr Tanveer Ahmed Khan Khichi welcomed the alumni and stressed the need to establish a vibrant connection with former students of the college, callling it a healthy tradition. He urged the alumni to play their role in further improving the services of their alma mater.The Principal also commended the efforts of alumni, including Ms. Attiqa Akhtar and Prof Naveed Abbas Bokhari, among others, for successfully arranging the reunion.Speaking on the occasion, Prof Naveed Abbas Bokhari said he was honoured and humbled to welcome the alumni of the Department of English after many strides.
He said the reunion was an effort to build a platform where all former students could gather and share their memories and experiences for the betterment of the next generation.Prof Najum ul Hassan, faculty member and alumni of the Department of English paid tribute to the former teachers and students who brought laurels to the department after graduating from the alma mater. He also led prayer for the deceased members of the faculty and alumni and prayed for their eternal peace in the hereafter.
A short documentary prepared by the students of BS English was also showcases that apprised the participants on the department’s inception, notable alumni and faculty members. The alumni later shared their memories, experiences and pieces of history collected during their tenures as students of M.A. English Literature at the college. Earlier, the alumni toured the department and visited the newly established conference hall, revamped classrooms and faculty room and office of the head of department .
