Chandigarh February 9, 2021
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University,
Chandigarh organized the 6th Pharmaceutical Sciences Convocation virtually.
The main highlight of the Convocation was the video compilation of the whole
program, which was played during the event. The nicely compiled video depicting
events ranging from academic procession to Panjab University Anthem to the award of
degrees to the graduands, was very well appreciated by one and all who attended.
The event began with the Panjab University anthem followed by a peek into
the illustrious 76 years of the Institute starting from its pre-independence humble
beginning in the year 1944 at Lahore. The Chairperson, UIPS Professor Indu Pal Kaur
welcomed and introduced the Chief Guest of the occasion Mr Rabbur Reza, a proud
alumnus of UIPS and the Chief Operating Officer, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited,
Bangladesh.
Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Professor Raj Kumar sensitized the young
graduating students to keep thriving to achieve higher echelons and strive hard to
keep this hard-earned legacy of their alma mater alive as they are the future of the
nation. He instigated them to keep their spirits high and continue their march
forward in the profession with utmost sincerity and with brighter innovative ideas.”
Mr Rabbur Reza, in his convocation address cheered the audience by sharing
his personal, beautifully cherished moments spent at UIPS, some 28 years ago.
Sharing his roadmap of professional journey, he highlighted how UIPS shaped his
career and emphasized on the role of India as ‘Pharmacy of the world’ in the current
unprecedented times. He motivated the students to keep expanding their horizons, get
exposure to different environments and be comfortable with the uncertainties of
life. He congratulated and gave blessings to all the upcoming young graduates.
Professor Ranju Bansal, Dean (2020), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
addressed the students and administered the “Pharmacist’s Oath for Code of
Pharmaceutical Ethics” to the graduands. Around 90 students including B.Pharm.
M.Pharm. and Ph.D. graduands were conferred their degrees where alongwith the
degrees, recorded video clips of some were played too.
The valedictorians, Miss Palak Jhamb and Miss Pariksha Oberoi from B. Pharm.
and Miss Riya Jain from M.Pharm presented their salutations for the Institute
describing how the UIPS nurtured and shaped them and their future both personally
and professionally. The event concluded with the National Anthem.
