Monday's Message from President Habib University, Wasif Rizvi - Press Release issued by Habib University.

Karachi -- May 21, 2020 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Habib University

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Dear Habib University Community,

I hope that you and your loved ones have been safe and healthy during this summer break.

Many of you may have been aware of the federal government's announcement vis-AA -vis educational institutions to remain closed until (at least) July 15th. In the midst of mixed messaging from various levels of authorities, the policy regarding educational institutions seems consistent. Coronavirus pandemic has been wreaking unabated havoc in many parts of the world, with the epicenter gradually shifting to Brazil, which is the largest country in the southern hemisphere. Covid-19 is ravaging through poor parts of Brazil.

This may be a presentiment of a bad picture for Pakistan, as there are similarities in socioeconomic circumstances between Pakistan and Brazil. We need to remain responsible and careful in our personal conducts of social distancing, mandatory wearing of masks when outside and frequent handwashing. This policy announced for universities by the government has resulted in the following outcome for our various communities.

Students:

Class of 2020

One of our key foci is to ensure that we adequately conclude the last semester for our graduating class. Special measures are being put in place to ensure that all students of class of 2020 are given special assistance and support to overcome any lags in academic requirements of their final semester. Please contact OAP and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education for specific details.

For a small number of graduating students, for whom accessing campus may be crucial in finishing some studio or lab work, Assistant dean of undergraduate education is the coordinating authority.

An online/virtual convocation will be held on July 18th to ensure that all graduating students receive their Habib University degree and transcripts for their further endeavours. However, we know that in person commencement ceremony is a fruition of four years of hard work and anticipation. We are making a formal commitment to class of 2020 to host their exclusive ceremony any time in the coming months, whenever it is safe to do so. Your names however will be etched on the stairs of our amphitheatre as our brilliant trailblazers. Inshallah when we will have our in-person commencement ceremony we would proudly sit with you in that amphitheatre for a customary commemorative picture.

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