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By Eriah Lule Uganda Christian University (UCU) through the Communications and Marketing department has today April 14, launched a sensitization campaign dubbed “Social Media Week”. This is the first of its kind, ever since the University’s establishment. The campaign is meant to create awareness about the institution’s official social media sites (handles), within the student community and beyond. The sites include; Facebook (Uganda Christian University), Twitter (@UCUniversity), Instagram (UCU (Uganda Christian University)), YouTube (Uganda Christian University), LinkedIn (Uganda Christian University), and the official University website (ucu.ac.ug). The Communications and Marketing office hopes that the campaign will boost the online presence…

Many students have been actively participating in the various activities of the campaign such as Sensitization through word of mouth, bazaar, among others. Those who evidently Like, Follow, and Share content from the University socials in promotion of the campaign are rewarded. The rewards include; t-shirts, caps, wrist bands, notebooks, tuition fees top-ups, among others. The campaign will be crowned on April 16, with a visit from AIGP Asan Kasingye (The President of Ugandans on Twitter).

By Yasiri J Kasango Uganda Christian University (UCU) has officially welcomed the first-year students through an induction ceremony. The ceremony that was merged with the weekly community worship service held at the University’s multi-purpose hall- Nkoyoyo, ran on the theme, “How shall we live”. Dr. John Kitayimbwa, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who was also the preacher of the day urged the students to observe UCU core values and Christian standards. “As UCU we aspire to form our students holistically and we aim to achieve the objectives of preserving UCU’s identity as an authentic Christian institution,” he said,…

By Lule Eriah Wabwire Emmanuel is the newly elected chairperson for the UCU Alumni Association. He replaced Paul Amoru, the Member of Parliament for Dokolo North, in northern Uganda It is not the first time Wabwire’s name is being etched on walls of UCU-associated leadership. He once sat at the helm of UCU Guild leadership. He was Guild president-2012-201 and he molded a regime that may have been a sunny one, given the good report some students, then, have of it. ‘’That man and his government was one of the best! He created a bridge between student leadership and the…

By Grace Bisoke Congolese students at Uganda Christian University have elected their new leaders. Under their association, the Uganda Christian University’s Congolese Students Association (UCUCSA), conducted online elections on vote.electionrunner.com On February 25. Berton Ruposo was elected UCUCSA President; Mpibwe Kituka vice president; Mpiguyabo Cika Electoral Commission President and Divine Bagoso treasurer. The new team later took over office on March 27 at a ceremony held at the University’s main campus in Mukono. Ruposo, a first-year student from the School of Business said was grateful for the students who entrusted him with the leadership of the association. “I encourage you,…

By Ivan Tsebeni As the level of integrity among many Ugandans declines, Uganda Christian University (UCU) Honors College has devised a strategy to promote integrity. On March 15, the students in Honors College introduced stalls where students can pick and pay for commodities in the absence of a seller. Items at the stall have price tags but NO SELLER! Pamela Tumwebaze, the head of department of the Honors College said that the initiative was discussed, passed and is funded by the Honors College with the aim of equipping students with integrity. Tumwebaze added that a lot of skills such as…

By Jimmy Siyasa With a new doctorate degree under his belt, Dr. Isaac Wasswa Katono is eager to live his wish of being among the most cited scholars from Uganda Christian University (UCU). In December 2020, the former dean of the Faculty of Business and Administration at UCU graduated with a Ph.D. in Business Science and Entrepreneurship from the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa. That journey further reinforced his passion and understanding of the value of research for publication. Metric data from the Web of Science reveals a promising, proactive researcher whose impact has risen steadily since 2010.…