FAST-NU launches three-day NASCON 19

Master Ayub addresses students, highlights importance of helping those in need

DNA April 14, 2019

Mehbood another student about to graduate said that “all of us present here today learnt how we need to think out-of-the-box.” PHOTO: FAST-NU FACEBOOK PAGE

ISLAMABAD: To demonstrate the academic excellence and leadership skills of its students, FAST-National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) launched its annual three-day event ‘NASCON’ featuring various games, activities and contests. The inaugural ceremony of the event was held at FAST-NU’s Islamabad Campus.

Renowned educationist Master Ayub was the chief guest on this occasion. He was accompanied by NUCES Rector Dr Muhammad Ayub Alvi, Campus Director Dr Waseem Ikraam, and NASCON Convener Assistant Professor Usman Chaudhary, faculty members, staff and a large number of students.

NASCON 19 will feature more than 50 interactive sessions including different contests, games and activities. Students from different universities and colleges will be participating in different individual and team based activities.

While addressing the participants at the inaugural session, Master Ayub narrated his story and shared his deep experiences.

He advised the students to adopt the idea of helping humanity as their primary source of achieving true happiness and meaning in life.

I always tried to help poor children even in the times of personal crises, he said. While describing his long journey, he said that every person in society has the moral obligation of helping others and as a nation we have to adopt this phenomenon.

NUCES Campus Director Dr Waseem Ikram encouraged the NASCON team to carry the legacy.

The videos of the countdown were shown which were excellently composed by the marketing team of NASCON’19. The NASCON 19 president made a speech and congratulated the whole team for their hard work.

On the first day, NASCON featured different events including a makeup fiesta, scavenger hunt, NASCON Model United Nations, Ad Mad, poster design competition, E-Gaming, accounting and finance guru.

The first day was concluded with a Jashn-e-Khaas in which renowned singers and Qawwals enthralled the audience with their live performances.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 14^th, 2019.