AIOU sets up Alumni’s social network

Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has established Alumni Association for

promoting long-term cooperative relationship and cultivating a culture of engagement.

It will also provide a platform to the thousands of University’s ex-students for sharing their success stories and arranging re-union. The Association was formally came into being with the launching of a Alumni’s website and setting up its office on the initiative of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui who wished that their graduates should be a source of strength for promoting the University’s image and achieving its educational goals.

The website launching ceremony held here was participated by a large number of the University’s current and passed-out students. Through the website (alumni@aiou.edu.pk), the inspiring students could register themselves for membership to avail certain facilities.

While introducing the objectives of the Association, Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Dean Education said that the Allama Iqbal Open University feels proud of having biggest number of their alumni home and abroad who are serving the society in different capacity.

The office of the Alumni will serve as a bridge to establish relationship among the University and the Alumni. Through the website, the Association's members will be updated about the available opportunities and life at Allama Iqbal Open University.

As per the vision of the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Nasir further said that the graduates will be encouraged to support their university through active partici-pation and contribution for providing volunteer services.