The New Nation - Internet Edition

The orientation of the new students of M Sc. in Environment Management Program, Autumn 2008 of the School of Environmental Science and Management, Independent University, Bangladesh was held yesterday at the University Campus. The Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor, Directors from different schools and administration of IUB, faculties, guests from various government and non-government organizations and students were present on the occasion. The program was addressed by Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor, Director, SESM , Coordinator of the M.Sc. Program and a student from the M. Sc. Program .

In his speech, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Bazlul Mobin Chowdhury spoke about the need of such M. Sc. program in the context of current state of the environment. He also recognized that IUB, being a pioneer in this field is really helping the students to become future skilled leader in managing the environment. He also acknowledged the design of the M. Sc. program with relevant and advanced learning to develop an understanding of the ever-changing and provisional nature of this field of knowledge.

The Pro Vice Chancellor, Professor M. Omar Rahman also spoke about the need and priority of this field of study in today's world. He congratulated the Coordinator of the M.Sc. program and all the associated faculties about the success of the program and welcome the new students whole heartedly.

The program was also addressed by Prof. Haroun Er Rashid, Director SESM. He recalled how this journey of learning was started back in 2006 single handedly by Prof. Dr. M. Ali Hossain, Coordinator of the Program and how it has achieved such academic excellence in present days. Ms. Shahnoor Hasan, a student of the M. Sc. program spoke on behalf of the students about how the institution's vibrant learning environment stimulates creative and critical thinking abilities of the students, fosters multiple skills and instills social values. She also acknowledged the support and utmost attention to each and every student given by the faculties with their excellent teaching skills.

A vote of thanks was given by Prof. Dr. Ali Hossain, Coordinator of the M.Sc. in Environment Management Program. Later, teachers and students had a lively interaction during refreshment.