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NEWSLETTER FALL2017
DHA SUFFA UNIVERSITY
INSIDE01Symposium on Pakistan’s Economic Strategy
024th DSU AwardDistribution Ceremony
04DHA Suffa University Winsat NEDUET Propellair 2017
05DHA Suffa UniversitySigns MoU with AERC
10Ad-Mad II Competition
11Battle X 2017
12Leadership DevelopmentWorkshops - Fall 2017
13DHA Suffa University Celebrates InternationalDay of Charity
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06DHA Suffa University SignsMoU with Goethe Institute
07Seminar on UnderstandingMental Health
08Workshop on CreatingSituational Leadership Skills
09DHA Suffa University Holds Book Fair 2017
14DHA Suffa University Participates in Anti-Corruption Walk
15DHA Suffa University Observes International Day of People with Disabilities
16DHA Suffa University Conducts Literacy Elevation Program
16DHA Suffa University Celebrates World Kindness Day
Editorial TeamEditorAyesha Mahmood
Execution and OperationsAyesha Mahmood
Graphics Sabeeh Kaleem Siddiqui
PhotographyOvais Amin Kasmani
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On October 6, 2017, DHA Suffa University (DSU) organized a panel symposium on “Pakistan’s Economic Strategy in a Changing World”. The purpose of the symposium was to initiate a thought-provoking discussion among top academicians and industrialists of the country. The panel comprised of Dr. Farrukh Iqbal, Dean and Director, IBA, Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed, Rector and Dean, KSBL, Dr. Kaisar Bengali, a renowned economist and Mr. Muhammad Hanif Ajari, Director Strategic Development, Getz Pharma Pakistan. The program, moderated by Dr. Huma Baqai, focused on CPEC and the need for private investment, transparency, investment in human capital and better negotiations. Administrator DHA, Brig Shahid Hassan Ali, attended the symposium as Chief Guest and stressed on the need to exploit the potential offered by CPEC by developing strong entrepreneurial skills and generating sustainable growth through better planning and transparency.
DHA Suffa University Organizes Symposium on Pakistan’s Economic Strategy in a Changing World
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DHA Suffa University (DSU) held its 4th Award Distribution Ceremony on November 18, 2017 to honor the academic and extra-curricular accomplishments of high achievers. Students who secured merit scholarships for outstanding academic performance in Spring 2017 semester and students who secured positions at inter-university national competitions held during the last one year were awarded certificates of appreciation during the ceremony.
The Chief Guest of the ceremony, Administrator DHA, Brig Shahid Hassan Ali, lauded the efforts of award winners and urged them to continue their hardwork with the same zeal and enthusiasm.
DHA Suffa University Holds 4th Award Distribution Ceremony
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DHA Suffa University’s Project Gets Shortlisted for HEC’s Mega Showcasing Event
For the third consecutive year, students from DSU won prizes in all categories at one of the biggest aerospace engineering competitions in the country, IMechE Propellair, hosted at NEDUET, Karachi on August 12, 2017. Students from the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering departments designed, built and flew unique aircraft concepts, ranging from pusher-canards to twisted cranked wings and multi-copters. In the multi-copter category, DSU won the first prize and the highly maneuverable rotor-craft became one of the highlights of the day. In the light weight category, DSU clinched the second position in a photo-finish. In the heavy weight category, the unique pusher-canard won the
DHA Suffa University Wins at NEDUET Propellair 2017
"Best Technical Design" award. Owing to their success in IMechE Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition 2017, Team Zarrar from DSU was also honored during the competition.
Students and researchers from DSU’s Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Science departments, working on the Unmanned Research Group headed by Dr. Bilal Siddiqui, displayed three projects at National University Project Competition of Space Fair 2017. The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) organized the fair at Pakistan Air Force Museum, Karachi on October 7 and 8, 2017. The projects exhibited by DSU included fully autonomous multi-copter systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pneumatic launcher and medium altitude UAV. Top officials from SUPARCO showed keen interest to collaborate with DSU on agricultural
DHA Suffa University Excels at SUPARCO Space Fair 2017
applications of UAVs. The medium endurance UAV developed by DSU researchers won the second place and a cash prize of PKR 20,000.
To commemorate HEC’s 15th anniversary, an exhibition highlighting commercially viable projects invented by universities was held at NEDUET, Karachi on September 27, 2017. Governor Sind was the Chief Guest. DSU’s project “Precision Agriculture Using Swarm of Unmanned Systems”, a faculty project of Dr. Bilal Siddiqui, was rated in the top category by a panel of HEC evaluators and was shortlisted for presentation in HEC’s mega showcasing event in Islamabad on October 5, 2017. Visitors to DSU’s stall were introduced to the cutting-edge technology developed indigenously to help Pakistan's agricultural produce achieve an edge over competitors in the international market. The system will be completely autonomous and will minimize the skills required by the operator. The aim of the project is to provide an affordable solution to the farmers for inexpensive and rapid deployment of suitable pesticides and fertilizers over arable land.
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On August 29, 2017, DHA Suffa University (DSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Applied Economics Research Center (AERC) at University of Karachi. The objective of signing this MoU was to promote mutual cooperation through joint research, seminars, guest speaker sessions, trainings, workshops and conferences. In addition, the MoU aims to facilitate student and faculty exchange programs and will allow DSU’s faculty and students to access the AERC library, which is equipped with an extensive range of journals, articles, books and research material. This MoU with AERC is a step towards building capacity and establishing a research culture at DSU.
DHA Suffa University Signs MoU with AERC
The Applied Economics Research Center (AERC) hosted a three-day international conference from October 24 to 26, 2017 at University of Karachi. The conference, titled “Towards Inclusive Governance and Efficient Institutions for Sustainable Development”, provided an ideal platform for discussion to national and international academicians, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and students. Faculty members and students from the Department of Management Sciences attended the conference and availed the opportunity to learn about good governance and how it impacts the economy. DHA Suffa University partnered with AERC as a sponsor of the conference.
DHA Suffa University Participates in AERC International Conference 2017
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6DSU NewsInternational Education Resource Center
DHA Suffa University (DSU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Goethe Institute Pakistan on August 23, 2017. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Stefan Winkler, Director Goethe Institute Pakistan, along with Mr. Irfan Samad Khan, Head of Goethe Institute’s Language Department. Under the terms of this MoU, Goethe Institute Pakistan will provide DSU with German language teachers to teach German language courses to BBA students. Furthermore, Goethe Institute Pakistan will assist DSU’s students in acquiring German language competence for semester exchange programs. This MoU shall also facilitate DSU in encouraging students to avail lucrative career and higher education opportunities in Germany.
DHA Suffa University Signs MoU with Goethe Institute Pakistan
On August 16, 2017, Mr. Ahmer Arif, Manager Business Development, German Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), visited DHA Suffa University (DSU) to give a presentation on “German Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry”, whose membership has recently been acquired by DSU. Mr. Ahmer Arif interacted with the HoDs and Directors of various departments and elaborated upon potential avenues of collaboration that DSU and GPCCI can jointly explore. The membership of GPCCI shall enable DSU to network with German companies and businesses that will help to create job placement and internship opportunities for students of DSU.
As per the agreement between DHA Suffa University (DSU) and Senior Experten Service (SES), Bonn, Germany, SES will provide training services of German experts to DSU. The SES Expert from Germany, Mr. Hartmut Wellerdt, who specializes in International Marketing and Consumer Behavior, visited DSU from October 30, 2017 to November 10, 2017. He has formerly served as the CEO of Unilever Foods, Germany, for 25 years and the Head of Nestle Foods, Germany and Austria, for 10 years. The purpose of Mr. Hartmut Wellerdt’s visit was to train BBA and MBA students as well as the faculty of Management Sciences in the field of “International Marketing and Consumer Insight”. DSU’s International Education Resource Center (IERC) hosted a lunch in honor of Mr. Hartmut Wellerdt on November 10, 2017, during which he was presented with a memento by Rear Admiral (R) Engr. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Hussain, Vice Chancellor, DSU.
Mr. Hartmut Wellerdt Revisits DHA Suffa University
GPCCI Delivers a Presentation at DHA Suffa University
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On November 29, 2017, DHA Suffa University (DSU) organized a Seminar on Understanding Mental Health to observe the World Mental Health Day. The seminar, attended by students and faculty members of DHA institutions and DSU, aimed at elevating the overall mental well-being of participants and equipping them with tools to protect their peers from mental health problems. Ms. Kiran Mushtaq (Assistant Medical Director, TIS), Dr. Shahid
Seminar on Understanding Mental Health
Workshop on Leadership and Soft Skills
Iqbal (Assistant Professor, FUUAST) and Dr. Syed Shameem Ejaz (Assistant Professor, IoBM) offered tips to address mental health illnesses and addictions in a meaningful manner. In addition, they shared techniques on managing stress, conflicts and toxic ideologies. The speakers lauded the efforts of DSU in contributing to the mental well-being of its students and employees. The seminar concluded with a panel discussion during which questions of the audience were answered.
Under the supervision of Ms. Tehseen Azhar, a workshop on Leadership and Soft Skills was organized on November 1, 2017. The trainer, Mr. Muhammad Jehanzaib from Nexus Corporation Limited, presented a powerful, more distinguished dimension of the various leadership styles and personal improvement techniques. The objective of the workshop was to strengthen the management skills of students and help them implement practical steps for personal improvement, build confidence, set long-term, visionary goals and understand how leadership styles affect team members and how individuals can adjust to various leadership styles.
Seminar on Higher Education Opportunities in TurkeyOn August 24, 2017, the International Education Resource Center (IERC) of DHA Suffa University (DSU) organized a Seminar on Higher Education Opportunities in Turkey. The guest speaker, Engr. Shaheryar Atta Khan (a PhD student at Koç Üniversitesi Turkey), apprised DSU’s students and alumni about the prestigious Turkish universities listed on the QS world university rankings. He also explained the application procedure for acquiring a student visa and discussed the student life in Turkey. The seminar offered a great opportunity for students aspiring to complete higher education from Turkey to learn about the various higher education avenues offered by Turkish universities.
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8DSU NewsSeminars and Workshops
On November 22, 2017, DHA Suffa University’s Professional Development Center (PDC) organized a 4-hour workshop on Creating Situational Leadership Skills in collaboration with Zoha Associates and Türev Consultants Turkey. The interactive workshop, conducted by Mr. Bulant Orta and Mr. Hasan Talat Donmez, was attended by DSU faculty members and DHA officials. Both the trainers possessed more than 20 years of training and development experience from Turkey and helped participants learn how to enhance and manage their leadership roles under dynamic and diverse situations.
Workshop on Creating Situational Leadership Skills
On October 31, 2017, a guest speaker session on Implications of Monetary Policy was held at DHA Suffa University. The session, jointly conducted by Dr. HongChun Zahao (Assistant Professor, Peking University, China) and Dr. Khalid Khan (Chairman, Department of Economics, Lasbela University), was organized for the students of Macroeconomics and Pakistan Economy. Through the course of the session, the speakers discussed basics of monetary policy, origin of money, tools and significance of monetary policy and the use of monetary policy in relation to China and Pakistan.
Seminar on Implications of Monetary Policy
DHA Suffa University (DSU) strongly believes in improving industry-academia linkages and invites seasoned professionals from the corporate sector on a regular basis to share their knowledge and experience with DSU’s students. In this endeavor, the HR Cluster organized its first HR Forum on Millennials and the Paradigm Shift in Recruitment Practices on December 5, 2017. The forum was attended by final year students of Management Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering as well as Dean EAS, HoDs and faculty members. The corporate guests for the forum were Mr. Asad Hasan (Deputy Managing Director of Operations and Engineering, Pakistan Refinery Limited), Mr. Hasnain Jafri (Head of Human Resources at Auvitronics Limited) and Mr. Irfan Qamar (Head of HR Strategy at TCS Private Limited). The speakers shared valuable insights and had interactive sessions with the students regarding contemporary employability skills, abilities and attitude required by recruiters. In the end, Rear Admiral (R) Engr. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Hussain, Vice Chancellor, DSU, presented shields and souvenirs to the speakers.
The HR Forum: Millennials and the Paradigm Shift in Recruitment Practices
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On August 24, 2017, the International Education Resource Center (IERC) of DHA Suffa University (DSU) organized a Seminar on Higher Education Opportunities in Turkey. The guest speaker, Engr. Shaheryar Atta Khan (a PhD student at Koç Üniversitesi Turkey), apprised DSU’s students and alumni about the prestigious Turkish universities listed on the QS world university rankings. He also explained the application procedure for acquiring a student visa and discussed the student life in Turkey. The seminar offered a great opportunity for students aspiring to complete higher education from Turkey to learn about the various higher education avenues offered by Turkish universities.
On December 5, 2017, DHA Suffa University (DSU) hosted the crew members of HUM Masala TV (Pakistan’s first culinary television channel) to record an audition episode of a cooking show titled “Next Masala Star - Season 3”. The show’s first round of auditions took place in various universities of Pakistan, including DHA Suffa University, Bahria University, NED University, Dow University and Greenwich University. Participants from DSU had to pass an MCQ round to qualify for the audition round that featured a cooking competition between four teams of eight contestants. The audition round, judged by Chef Zarnak Sidhwa and Chef Basim Akhund, ended with two teams from DHA Suffa University qualifying for the knockout round.
DHA Suffa University Hosts HUM Masala TV’s Cooking Show Auditions
DHA Suffa University (DSU) held its annual Book Fair on September 26 and 27, 2017 to promote the culture of book-reading and to provide economical on-campus access of books to students and faculty members. The fair, inaugurated by the Honorable Vice Chancellor Rear Admiral (R) Engr. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Hussain, featured more than 15 stalls and 150,000 books. Well-researched academic and general books on international affairs, politics, history, religion, literature, as well as biographies and memoirs of prominent Pakistani personalities were showcased during the two-day fair. The fair offered 50% discount on a wide range of books and drew a large number of visitors.
DHA Suffa University Holds Book Fair 2017
Under the supervision of Ms. Saima Sardar Khan, students of Professional Ethics created documentaries on unethical behavior in the workplace. The documentaries covered a diverse range of ethical issues prevalent in the workplace such as nepotism, bribery, corruption and negligence. The objective of this project was to offer students an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with creativity. The documentaries were judged by a panel that comprised of faculty members who provided on-spot feedback and evaluation to students.
Students of Professional Ethics Create Documentaries on Unethical Workplace Practices
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10DSU NewsEvents
The Marketing Cluster hosted a poster competition titled “Ad-Mad-II” on October 19, 2017. The objective of the competition was to provide a platform for students to showcase their talent and ideas. The second edition of Ad-Mad revolved around the theme of “Breaking Stereotypes” and featured digital posters on rebranding of perceptions and common thinking patterns regarding age, gender, ethnicity and profession. Participants were given a week to formulate teams of 3-4 students and design posters as per the guidelines. On the day of the competition, students displayed their posters on panaflex standees with one representative standing to explain the idea of the poster. The posters were highly appreciated by the judges and attendees for their concept, execution and appeal. The winning poster revolved around women empowerment and received a cash prize of PKR 17,000.
Ad-Mad II Competition
On September 16, 2017, DHA Suffa University (DSU) hosted a musical concert titled “Freshly Brewed” to welcome freshmen and bid farewell to graduating students. The concert, featuring the well-known musician Faakhir Mehmood, offered freshmen an opportunity to interact with each other and transition into the DSU community. The concert also provided graduating students and alumni an opportunity to network with each other and reflect on the memories they made at DSU. Over the course of the evening, Faakhir Mehmood performed a comprehensive mix of contemporary songs and nostalgic hits from the past that had the audience singing along to the recognizable beats. He also interacted with the students and invited them on stage to sing alongside him. Overall, the concert was highly engaging and was thoroughly enjoyed by the freshmen, seniors and alumni.
Freshly Brewed - Welcome Freshmen and Farewell Seniors
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Hour of Code, an educational event initiated by Computer Science Education Week (csedweek.org) and Code Studio (code.org), was held at DHA Suffa University on December 8, 2017. Students from the Department of Management Sciences were invited to programming labs, where experienced members of DSU’s Association for Computing Machinery (ACM-DSU) acted as mentors to teach them the basics of programming. The objective of
Hour of Code 2017
the event was to familiarize students with the world of programming via Scratch, which is a simple graphical application developed by MIT. Through this event, students gained valuable exposure to coding and understood the significance of acquiring this skill.
On November 16 and 17, 2017, ACM-DSU hosted the first edition of inter-university gaming competition, Battle X 2017. The competition featured a range of games, namely Sketch-It, Chess, Counter-Strike 1.6, DOTA 2, Need for Speed and FIFA 18. Student teams from various universities of Karachi participated in DOTA 2 and Counter-Strike 1.6, the most popular tournaments of the event. Meanwhile, in FIFA 18 and Need for Speed competitions, experienced gamers climbed the ladder to claim top spots. In the Chess competition, participants strategically calculated moves to gain advantage over opponents. The participants of Sketch-It brought their imaginations to life by sketching different objects. Battle X 2017 concluded with a closing ceremony during which the Honorable Vice Chancellor of DSU, HoD Computer Science and representatives of Battle X’s premium sponsor appreciated the untiring efforts of ACM-DSU members, volunteers and game heads in arranging a successful event.
Battle X 2017
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The Career Services and Corporate Relations department at DHA Suffa University regularly conducts graduate development sessions to coach the students on employable skills that make them viable candidates in the job market. In Fall 2017, a series of workshops were organized for final year students on Career Decisions for Fresh Graduates, Acing the Job Interview, Self-Branding to Prospective Employers, 10 Things I Look For In a Candidate, Making a Video Resume, Career Planning
Leadership Development Workshops - Fall 2017
Mock Panel Interviews - Fall 2017In the months of November and December 2017, the Career Services and Corporate Relations department at DHA Suffa University conducted mock interviews, which were simulations of corporate panel interviews, for final year Management Sciences and Computer Science students. Interviewees were provided on-spot feedback and evaluation on the interview and were offered CV advice. The objective of this exercise was to evaluate and inform the students of their strengths and highlight areas of improvement to help them perform well in real interview situations.
and Project Presentations to the Industry, among others. These workshops, conducted by professionals having extensive corporate experience, provided students with a boardroom perspective, valuable practical tips and a unique networking opportunity with notable industry professionals, including Mr. Mehmood Nanji, Mehran Sugar Mills, Syed Hassan Jamil, Dawlance, Mr. Rahil Salim, Damco Pakistan, Ms. Saba Ahmed, Ufone, Ms. Rabia Khatian Siddiqui, Lotte Kolson and Mr. Amjad Ali Shah Bukhari, Dalda Foods.
The Career Services and Corporate Relations department organized a Workshop on Advanced Excel in collaboration with the Management Sciences department. The workshop, conducted by Ms. Naila Shahzada, was a continuation of excel trainings which were organized to enhance the computation skills of DSU’s students and faculty members. The main objective of the workshop was to give the students an overview on how sound
decision-making can be achieved with the help of a spreadsheet. It focused on pivot tables, what-if analysis, scenarios and goal-seeking exercises. It also emphasized that a picture can convey more than a thousand words; therefore, it is important to learn how to create different types of graphs. The workshop covered this topic through exercises that converted data into different types of charts and graphs. The workshop was interactive in nature and offered students an opportunity to learn through hands-on exercises.
Workshop on Advanced Excel Skills
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DHA Suffa University Pledges to Reduce Use of Plastic Bags
To observe the International Day of Charity, DHA Suffa University (DSU) organized a day-long charity drive on September 5, 2017. Student teams, comprising charity ambassadors from all departments and semesters, collected voluntary donations from students, staff and faculty members who donated generously to the cause. The collected funds were donated to Dar-ul-Sukun for the treatment of patients suffering from Cerebral Palsy. Through this donation, DSU became an official sponsor of World Celebral Palsy Day that was observed by Dar-ul-Sukun on October 6, 2017.
DHA Suffa University Celebrates International Day of Charity
Cerebral Palsy (CP), the most common motor disability in childhood, is a permanent disability that affects movement and can range from weakness in one hand to a complete lack of voluntary movement. In more than 60 countries, World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed every year in the first week of October to support people living with CP. The purpose of observing this day is to ensure that children and adults with CP enjoy the same rights, access and opportunities as everyone else in the society.This year, DHA Suffa University (DSU) partnered with Dar-ul-Sukun as a Silver Sponsor for World Cerebral Palsy Day, held at Karachi Press Club on October 6, 2017. The event offered DSU’s students an opportunity to interact with the CP community and helped them understand and support the rights of people living with CP and other disabilities.
DHA Suffa University Sponsors World Cerebral Palsy Day at Dar-ul-Sukun
Plastic bags can have various negative impacts on the environment such as choking sewage/drainage systems, spoiling sanitation and creating an overall unaesthetic view of the environment. In addition, burning of plastic bags emits fumes that are toxic to health. Recognizing the gravity of problems associated with the use of plastic bags, DHA Suffa University (DSU) pledged to minimize use of plastic bags inside the campus. Anti-plastic campaigns on social media and within the campus were conducted in the month of August 2017 to discourage students and staff members from using plastic bags and to encourage the use of environment friendly alternatives such as brown bags and reusable cloth bags. As of September 1, 2017, DSU’s cafeteria and stationary shop have become plastic-free and the use of plastic bags among students and staff members has considerably declined. All fines collected from this campaign will be used for environmental conservation projects.
14DSU NewsCommunity Service and Social Integration
International Day of Peace, celebrated on September 21 each year, has been declared by General Assembly as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all people and nations. This year’s theme honored the spirit of “Together”, a global initiative that promoted respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee homes in search of a better life. To celebrate the International Day of Peace, a team of DSU’s students undertook a video project to spread the message of peace to everyone within and outside the university. In addition, a debate titled “Can peace be achieved by the disarmament of nuclear weapons?” was organized for DSU’s students and alumni with the aim to engage in intellectual discussion and provide solutions to real-world problems. The celebrations were dedicated to Higher Education Commission (HEC) to commemorate the commission’s 15th anniversary.
DHA Suffa University Celebrates International Day of Peace and Commemorates HEC’s 15th Anniversary
To mark the International Anti-Corruption Day and to create awareness about the perils of corruption, 25 students of DHA Suffa University joined an anti-corruption walk, organized by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on December 8, 2017 at Seaview, Karachi. The walk commenced from Chunky Monkey and ended with a closing ceremony at Nishan-e-Pakistan. Student participants held placards and banners to raise their concerns against corruption and to endorse honesty in all personal and public matters.
DHA Suffa University Participates in Anti-Corruption Walk
In an attempt to create awareness among female students and staff members, the CSR team in collaboration with DSU’s female student counsellor arranged a Seminar on Breast Cancer Awareness. The seminar, held on October 31, 2017, was conducted by Dr. Ghina Shamsi, Consultant and General Surgeon, Indus Hospital. The objective of this seminar was to increase awareness among female students and staff members on the rising incidence of breast diseases in Pakistan. The session was kept interactive to effectively answer the questions of audience members. Dr. Ghina Shamsi discussed the causes and symptoms of breast cancer and guided audience members on how to self-screen for early detection. The CSR department endeavors to continue such efforts to raise awareness on health issues prevalent in Pakistan.
Seminar on Breast Cancer AwarenessIn an effort to conserve the environment, a group of student volunteers from DHA Suffa University (DSU) carried out a beach-cleaning drive at Sea-view, Clifton. The students picked up garbage and disposed it off in a proper manner. The cleaning drive was led by Mr. Muntazir Haider who guided and motivated the students to engage in this CSR activity. The objective of the drive was to create awareness among students about waste management and the ecological importance of natural resources.
On November 18, 2017, DHA Suffa University (DSU) participated in Bay View Academy’s annual carnival organized for the benefit of Indus Children Cancer Hospital. DSU’s students participated as volunteers and helped in the set-up and smooth operation of several game stalls, rides, hair and nail bars.
To observe the International Day of People with Disabilities, a team of 30 students from DHA Suffa University (DSU) organized a carnival for 140 people at Karachi Vocational Training Center (KVTC) on December 9, 2017. KVTC is a rehabilitation center that provides training and education to intellectually challenged individuals and helps them learn trade, hold jobs, earn livelihoods and live independently. Under the supervision of Mr. Zain Shahid, Assistant Director, CSR, DSU’s students set-up game stalls and activities for the carnival, including passing-the-parcel, photo-booth, bead-making, face-painting, musical chairs, darts and flower-picking. Competition winners were awarded prizes and the children were given goody bags. California Pizza, a popular pizza brand in Karachi, sponsored the food stall and donated 140 meal boxes that included pizzas and milk. The carnival was enjoyed by the students of KVTC and proved to be a valuable learning experience for the students of DSU.
DHA Suffa University Observes International Day of People with Disabilities
DHA Suffa University Conducts Beach Cleaning Drive
DHA Suffa University Participates in Fundraiser for Indus Children Cancer Hospital
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16DSU NewsCommunity Service and Social Integration
In the months of November and December 2017, BBA students of DHA Suffa University (DSU) initiated a five-week literacy elevation program, titled “DSU Community Academy”, for the children of underprivileged primary schools located at neighboring slums of DHA Karachi. 20 children from Qayyumabad were inducted in the literacy elevation program that was structured to run three days a week in DSU classrooms. Books and stationary items, along with pick and drop service, were provided by DSU as a CSR initiative. The children were taught basics of Mathematics, English and Urdu. In addition, special attention was given to character-building and thought-of-the-day activities. Hygiene was particularly emphasized throughout the course of the program. In an attempt to increase general knowledge and inculcate a nationalist spirit in the children, the national anthem was taught along with information on provinces, father of the nation, religion and languages. The CSR team intends to conduct this program on a regular basis in collaboration with DSU’s students and faculty members.
DHA Suffa University Initiates Literacy Elevation Program
DHA Suffa University (DSU) celebrated World Kindness Day, coinciding with World Orphans Day, on November 13, 2017. A group of BBA students visited Anjuman Hayat-ul-Islam, one of the oldest orphanages in Pakistan to spend the day and celebrate the birthday of children living in the orphanage. Students planned a birthday surprise that included fun activities and goody bags for all children. Pie in the Sky, the official food sponsor of the event, generously donated two huge cakes for the children.
Students of DHA Suffa University Visit Orphanage on World Kindness Day
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