Teacher’s Day was celebrated at Faculty of Education in male and female campuses of International Islamic University (IIU) separately.
On the male side, Students of Faculty of Education actively participated in the programs arranged to pay tributes to the teachers. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, Dean, Faculty of Education, was the guest of the program held in honor of teachers.
The program was chaired by Dr. Azhar Mehmood, Chairman, Department of Educational Leadership and Management and Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, In-charge, Department of Teacher Education (male campus). Dr. Sheikh Tariq Mehmood and Dr. Muhammad Nasir Khan were also present in the program.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar motivated the students to be devoted to studies and keep in mind the attribute of respect of teachers. He advised the students to focus on study. He appreciated the students for arranging such a successful program in the honor of teachers.
Dr. Azhar Mehmood hailed the students for their active participation in academic activities. He encouraged them to play positive role in society. Dr. Sheikh Tariq Mehmood talked on contributions of parents and teachers to prepare the youth as an asset. Dr. Muhammad Nasir Khan motivated the students to learn discipline in life. Dr. Khan inspired the students to think about their contributions in overcoming the economic and social challenges in society.
Meanwhile, on the female side special stall eere set up along with the other activities to mark the teachers day. The stall was also visited by H.E. Dr Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, President IIU who paid rich tributes to the teachers.
Students of BS Education and B.Ed (Elementary) stunningly embellished the reception areas of Fatima-tuz-Zahra, Ayesha and Marium Block and greeted the teachers. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar (Dean Faculty of Education), Dr. Shamsa Aziz (Chairperson, Department of Teacher Education), Dr. Azhar Mahmood (Chairperson, Department of Leadership and Management), inaugurated the stalls of different blocks. Prof. Samina Malik (Vice President Female Campus) and Dr. Sumayya Chughtai, (Student advisor Female Campus) also graced the event and acknowledged the efforts of students. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, appreciated the coordinated efforts of students and opined that, teachers and students are the real hope of bright future. He said teachers should be respected, because they uphold the students by acting as a source of inspiration for the students and nurture their success and capacity to understand the life. It was largely participated by all faculty members of various faculties of the of Female Campus.