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Alumni Gather in the heart of London, raise funds for LUMS National Outreach Programme

Lahore, April 10, 2023 (PPI-OT):LUMS Alumni residing in UK, gathered for a fun-filled and rewarding night on March 18, 2023. It was a reunion organised in the heart of London, allowing the UK Alumni chapter to interact and, come together to contribute to the LUMS National Outreach Programme (NOP) fund through a charity raffle. Vice Chancellor, LUMS, Dr. Arshad Ahmad, and Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement, LUMS also flew from Lahore to be a part of this evening.

The night began with a warm welcome note delivered by Ahmed Salman Tariq (BS 2011), Vice President, UK Alumni Chapter, and a key organiser of the evening. After the LUMS round-up video was played, the Vice Chancellor was invited to say a few words about the importance of get-togethers like this outside of Pakistan and the role that the LUMS alumni play in highlighting the LUMS community and its achievements. He also took the opportunity to discuss the multiple strategic disciplinary actions that LUMS has taken to combat climate change.

A presentation was then organised by Ms. Kamran that focused on an overview of the alumni achievements and initiatives that LUMS overtook in recent years such as the ALUMS Chat, Mentorship Platform, GADTL Campaign, and Successful Outreach. Success stories of NOP scholars namely Waqas Haider (BSc 2019) and Shahrukh Swati (BSc 2016) were then played on screen. Towards the end of the evening, Ms. Kamran thanked Adeela Sarfaraz (BSc 2009) and Ahmed Salman Tariq (BS 2011) for arranging the event and appreciated Adeela’s efforts in driving the initiative for the raffle. “Kudos to you for driving this and a big thank you to all the alumni who donated to this and the alumnus who very generously matched the funds. This is so heart-warming and everyone at LUMS including the Vice Chancellor and the members of the Board of Trustees are grateful to everyone who made this possible. You helped in transforming somebody’s life!”

A total of 2300 Pounds were collected through the heart-warming donations of the alumni, however, with the help of a generous alumni donor who matched the amount, it totalled up to 4600 pounds, all of it being donated to the NOP Fund. Dr. Ahmad showed gratitude and explained how this was the first time that any chapter raised funds at its reunion. He also acknowledged Adeela Sarfaraz (BSc 2009), Ahmed Salman Tariq (BS 2011), Muhammad Ali Farid Khwaja (MS 2004), President, UK Chapter’s wife and Ali Omar Almakky (MBA 1996) for their heartfelt efforts.

The evening concluded with Salman and Adeela expressing their gratitude. Adeela, the first female NOP scholar and one of the main organisers of the reunion, shared how she felt grateful for the people who donated and helped her chase her dreams allowing her to accomplish everything she aspired to be and more. The evening was followed by dinner and the charity raffle.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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Celebrating the Power of Giving: LUMS Recognises Donors at Annual Dinner

Lahore, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT): Gratitude was the theme of the evening as LUMS shone the spotlight on its donors and patrons at the University’s Annual Dinner in Lahore. Held on campus on March 10, the event was an opportunity to recognise individuals, organisations and alumni for their unwavering commitment to LUMS. They were welcomed by members of the University’s senior leadership, including Mr. Abdul Razzak Dawood, Pro Chancellor; Mr. Shahid Hussain, Rector; Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, and Dr. Tariq Jadoon, Provost.

Dr. Ahmad took the stage to thank the donors for their continued patronage. He also apprised them about future directions at LUMS, noting, “Our core mission of doing research and disseminating that through teaching, and giving service to the community is always going to stay at the forefront.” Additionally, he shared that going forward, the University is committed to giving more access to talented students through hybrid mediums. He also invited industry members to partner with LUMS to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Rector, Mr. Shahid Hussain also extended his appreciation to the University’s donors for their support and emphasised the importance of their continuous commitment. “LUMS is the brightest spot in the city. In these critical times, it is a shining star, and one that we need your support for. There are a lot of avenues that you can support – from tuition and funding research to naming opportunities. Help us to keep this light brighter as we go forward,” he said.

During the ceremony, top donors were also honoured with shields in appreciation of their support. Recipients included the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF), Pepsi Cola International Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Gohar Ejaz, CEO Lake City Holdings, along with many others. Ms. Fatima Asad Said, Representative, MBA Class of 1997 and Member of LUMS Board of Trustees shared, “I believe in the mission of LUMS. Together we can collaborate to building, not only a world-class institution but also a sustainable world for the next generation. So, thank you very much for this opportunity to give back more.”

Director, Mitchells Fruit Farms Limited, Mr. Mehdi Mohsin added, “Through the years, we have seen the institution’s impact on industry. We are glad to contribute to this great cause for education in Pakistan, and I wish LUMS all the best for the future.” The ceremony concluded with the attendees networking over dinner and a classical music performance.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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Connecting with Industry Leaders in Faisalabad

Lahore, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):LUMS senior leadership visited Faisalabad on February 22, 2023 to connect with industry leaders and foster industry-academia linkages. The LUMS delegation included Mr. Shahid Hussain, Rector; Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor; Ms. Nuzhat Kamran, Director, Office of Advancement; Mr. Zunair Zafar, CFO, and Dr. Tauqeer Abbas, Assistant Professor.

The LUMS delegation visited Interloop Limited and met Mr. Musadaq Zulqarnain, Chairman Interloop Holdings; Col. Ijaz Ahmad Nasir, Special Assistant to Mr. Musadaq Zulqarnain, and Mr. Zeeshan Akram, Deputy Manager CSR. During the meeting various research options and collaboration opportunities were discussed. LUMS appreciates the continued support of Interloop Holdings and looks forward to further exploring potential avenues of partnership and engagement with them.

The delegation also visited Sadaqat Limited and met with Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Chairman; Mr. Khurram Mukhtar, CEO; Mr. Shoaib Mukhtar, Director; Mr. Hamza Mukhtar, Director, and Mr. Iqbal Ghauri, CFO. It was encouraging to see Sadaqat Limited’s continued support for the National Outreach Programme. They also expressed interest in various research and training initiatives, as well as their eagerness to strengthen their partnership. LUMS is committed to exploring opportunities for collaboration and engagement with Sadaqat Limited to enhance the impact of its initiatives.

A meeting with the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) was also held. Attendees included Dr. Khurram Tariq, President; Mr. Ahmad Hassan, Chairman R and D; and Executive Committee Members, Mr. Muhammad Aslam Bhalli, Mr. Muzammil Sultan, Mr. Muhammad Tayyab, Mrs. Nighat Shahid, Mr. Muhammad Nazir, and Dr. Muhammad Arif. During the meeting, the disconnect between industry and academia was discussed and FCCI presented various suggestions for collaborations to bridge the gap through joint research projects that address global and industry challenges. LUMS believes that such collaborations will help promote growth and development in the region.

The visit to Faisalabad proved to be an excellent opportunity for LUMS to connect with industry leaders and expand its outreach to different regions of Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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U.S – Pakistan Think Big Summit: Hybrid Poster Competition Session

Lahore, March 31, 2023 (PPI-OT): In celebration of International Women’s Day, leaders in the private sector, academia, and civil society convened for a hybrid virtual event on March 7, 2023 to highlight shared challenges and opportunities to advance women’s economic empowerment in Pakistan in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was co-hosted by WE Connect International, the Centre for Business and Society (CBS) at LUMS, Texas A and M University, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Pakistan Business Council, S and P Global, and Vital Voices Global Partnership.

Shanzay Shafqat, MS Business and Public Policy student, giving her presentation online. As a part of the international summit, CBS organised a poster competition event, with the thematic focus on ‘The Gendered Impacts of COVID-19: Keeping Women at the Heart of a Post-Pandemic Economy’. The contest invited students from across LUMS to design one-page posters. The shortlisted submissions were invited to present at CBS’ Hybrid Poster Competition Session, held at LUMS on the day of the summit.

The session kicked off with welcome notes by Dr. Misbah Tanveer Chaudhry, Faculty Director, CBS, and Assistant Professor, LUMS, and Arzoo Ali Gauhar, Manager, CBS. The poster presentations by the students dissected distinct themes of the female labour force’s involvement in various industries, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. From home-chefs to female entrepreneurs and workers in the rural area, to the cons of remote working for female employees, each participant brought thought provoking arguments and policy recommendations to the forefront. A judging panel led by Dr. Chaudhry, comprising senior faculty members from the Suleman Dawood School of Business at LUMS scored the presentations; meanwhile the virtual audience that tuned in for the session also participated in a virtual polling session, and ultimately 3 winners were announced which included a tie.

Uniqsha Batool, MS Business and Public Policy student, receives her presentation certificate.

The voted (in-person) winners of the competition, Bilal Kaisser Moghal (MBA 2024) and Amna Mazhar (MS Business and Public Policy 2022).

Nighat Seema (PhD Candidate) receiving her presentation certificate.

The insightful and informative session concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony and closing remarks by Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, LUMS and Kathleen Gibilisco, Acting Consul General, U.S. Consulate Lahore.

Dr. Misbah Tanveer Chaudhry, Faculty Director, CBS, gifting a souvenir bag to Kathleen Gibilisco.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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CSS Mentorship Session 2023 Helps Aspiring CSS Applicants

Lahore, March 29, 2023 (PPI-OT): LUMS Career Services Office along with Alumni Relations Department organised a mentorship session aimed at CSS aspirants, featuring accomplished CSS officers who are alumni of LUMS. The invited alumni included Bilal Ahmed (BS 2014), Hafiz Ali Naeem Sheikh (BSc 2017), and Javeria Ashraf (BSc 2020), all of whom have passed the CSS exam. During the session, Mr. Bilal Ahmed shared valuable insights on the process of launching a career in the CSS, covering topics such as subject selection, exam preparation, and interview techniques. As a serving officer in the Police Service of Pakistan, Mr. Ahmed also discussed the challenges and realities of being a CSS officer.

Mr. Hafiz Ali and Ms. Javeria Ashraf, both serving in the Pakistan Administrative Services, shared their experiences and perspectives on a wide range of CSS related topics. They offered advice on how to excel in the CSS Essay, which is known to be a particularly difficult component of the exam. The panellists also addressed questions from participants on various issues, including side-businesses and dual nationalities, drawing from their own journeys to inspire and motivate aspiring CSS officers. The session concluded with an interactive Q and A segment, allowing participants to seek further guidance from the panellists, who generously shared their knowledge and experience to support the next generation of CSS officers. Students from all batches and schools attended the session and were encouraged to begin their CSS journey.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk

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Passionate about Pi: Celebrating International Day of Mathematics at LUMS

Lahore, March 28, 2023 (PPI-OT): March 14 has become a day of celebration for mathematics enthusiasts and pie lovers alike across the globe (Pi-the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, is approximated as 3.14159). The Maths enthusiasts at the LUMS Students’ Mathematics Society in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics, Syed Babar Ali school of Science and Education (SBASSE) celebrated the International Day of Mathematics – a fun-filled day with eight mathematical stalls, a zombie seminar and a documentary to cap it all off.

Aimed at making Mathematics a part of the daily conversations by promoting awareness and understanding of the subject as well as showcasing its conceptional beauty, the day was an excellent opportunity for mathematicians, students, educators, and enthusiasts to come together and share their passion for the subject and inspire others. The Academic Block became the setting for the event with the running theme of ‘Math for Everyone’.

Five Interactive stalls engaged the audience in different fun activities. While the Pi Recital one tested the audience’s ability to flawlessly recite the first 167 digits of Pi, the Chess Puzzles’ stall had the students competing to solve the challenges in the minimum time. Another activity at the Mathematics of Cake Cutting led students demonstrate the best way to cut a cake so that the minimum surface area was exposed, preventing the leftovers from drying when stored in the refrigerator. The stall, ‘Pose with Einstein’ was a great hit – visitors took pictures standing alongside a life-sized cut-out of the famous physicist and posted on social media platforms.

Later in the day, a seminar titled, “Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse” by Dr. Adnan Khan, Associate Professor, SBASSE and an expert in the mathematical modelling of infectious diseases, was held. Dr. Khan explored the fascinating connection between mathematics and zombie outbreaks and how mathematical models can be used to understand the spread of infectious diseases. The discussion revolved around mathematical modelling of epidemics, the role of social behaviour in disease transmission, and the potential consequences of a zombie outbreak. The day concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony, commemorating the International Day of Mathematics, and screening of a documentary on Albert Einstein.

For more information, contact:
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35608000
Fax: +92-42-35725048
Website: www.lums.edu.pk