On the 25th November 2011, Cavendish University Uganda held its first of the kind graduation ceremony at Speke resort munyonyo. The celebrations were opened officially with the arrival of the former president of Zambia Dr. Kenneth Kawunda who arrived at approximately 12 noon.
Several other influential officials such as Lt. Col Jessica Alupo – the minister for education and sports, opposition leader Dr.Kizza Besigye and Hon. Tumusiime Mutebire the governor Bank Of Uganda.
A total number of 974 students were awarded degrees, diplomas and certificate sin over 13 different disciplines.
Speaking to a number of graduands about how they felt about coming this in their lives, they all expressed how elated and a one Namubiru Sharifah said she was so confident about her degree and was not worried about employment. “It’s good that I have been awarded this degree today but the best thing about it is that I have attained practical skills that will take me as far as my dream,” she said
After the officially awarding the students, Dr. Kawunda gave a brief speech in which he urged the young graduands to work hard and not waste their lives and the skills they have obtained.
The occasion was then concluded in style later in the evening with a dinner. The Director for Academics who was also the chairman for the organizing committee encouraged us to eagerly wait for the next graduation which will be held in November 2012 saying, this is only the beginning.
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