The freshman student orientation for the Fall 2024-2025 semester at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was successfully held on Saturday, 19 October 2024, at the AIUB campus. The orientation aimed to welcome and guide new students, who attended sessions in various venues across the campus – AIUB Auditorium, Multipurpose Hall (Building D), Multipurpose Hall (Annex 7) and Meda Studio (Annex 2).
Representing the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), several key faculty members delivered presentations on university policies, academic regulations, and student resources. The speakers included Prof. Dr. Manzur H Khan (Proctor and Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology), Mr. Ziarat H Khan (Deputy Director, Student Affairs and Associate Professor, Faculty of Business Administration), Dr. Saniat Rahman Zishan (Director and Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering), Mr. Hamidul Huque (Head, Dept. of English and Sr. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences), Dr. Chowdhury Akram Hossain (Head, Dept. of Computer Engineering and Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering), and Dr. Muhammad Faridul Alam (Director, MBA Program and Professor, Faculty of Business Administration). They provided vital information to ensure students could maximize the resources and opportunities available at AIUB.
These presenters were supported Mr. Abhijit Bhowmik (Special Assistant, Student Affairs and Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology), Mr. Sharfuddin Mahmood (Special Assistant, Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology), Ms. Shama Islam (Special Assistant, Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration), Mr. Nafiz Ahmed Chisty (Head, EEE, Faculty of Engineering), Mr. Joynal Abedin (Coordinator, Office of Sports and Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration), Dr. Debajyoti Karmaker (Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Technology), and Dr. Mohammad Nasir Uddin (Professor and Head, Graduate Program, Faculty of Engineering).
The orientation was graced by Mrs. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the AIUB Board of Trustees, who attended as the chief guest. She warmly welcomed the new students and thanked their parents for entrusting AIUB with their children’s higher education. Mrs. Anwar encouraged students to make the most of the university’s extensive resources and facilities. Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor of AIUB, also addressed the students, delivering a special welcome speech.
Additional welcome addresses were given by various distinguished faculty members, including Dr. Rezbin Nahar (BBA Program Director), M. Arefeen Ibrahim (Head, Dept. of Architecture), Dr. Md. Ehasanul Haque (Head, Dept. of IPE), Dr. Faria Sultana (Head, Dept. of Economics), Dr. Zahidul Islam Khan (Registrar), Prof. Dr. Taslima Monsoor (Advisor, Dept. of Law), Prof. Dr. Tazul Islam (Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences), Dr. Dip Nandi (Associate Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology), Prof. Dr. Siddique Hossain (Dean, Faculty of Engineering), and Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman (Pro-Vice Chancellor, AIUB).
As part of the event, members of AIUB’s student clubs set up booths around the campus to introduce freshmen to their activities, offering a glimpse into the vibrant student life AIUB has to offer.
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