By Laura Cenge and Richard Muwanguzi
The Silver Springs Bugolobi Hotel was filled with elegance at the media link dinner. The event was graced by media moguls from New Vision,Daily Monitor,Head of Communication at UMEME, the former New Vision Editor John Kakande, Monica Chibita, Dean of the School of Journalism, and John Semakula, head of the Mass Communication department at Uganda Christian University(UCU).
As it was an evening out of the usual class environment, the students showcased their different tastes in dressing as they enjoyed the night away.
From a sumptuous meal to live jazz music by Garvin Mugisha, former Attonery General of the 23 UCU guild government, and finally speeches from the alumni of the school, the dean, and media moguls from the different media houses, the evening was one to remember.
The students were advised to keep up with the good work that they are doing, as they were presented to the rest of the congregation at the dinner. starting with podcasts to the production of the UCU focus team.
The students were encouraged to continue to practice their skills not only while in school, but to go ahead and join the media houses to upgrade on what they are already doing. They were encouraged to come in as interns and get thorough training in order to prosper in their chosen career.
The Guest of Honour, John Kakande third from the right,Dean of the Faculty of Journalism,Media and Communication;Monica Chibita,John Semakula Head of the Mass Communication Department,Kawuju Communication Officer UMEME(second from the right)Tabu Butagira( Center) and student representatives of the Media Link dinner during the cake cutting.
The Dean of the Faculty of Journalism,Media and Communication; Prof Monica Chibita(third from the left) John Semakula; Head of Undergraduate Department School of Journalism, Media, and Communication during a photo moment with invited guests from New Vision,Daily Monitor and UMEME.
The media link cake made by one of the students of the Mass Communication class 2022.
The Live band headed by Garvin from the School of Law,performed at the dinner.
Hellen Mukiibi, Editor New Vision (second from the left), John Kakande Guest of Honour(Center) in a photo moment with the Dean and Head of the Mass Communication Department and student leaders.
Some students from the School of Journalism, Media, and Communication who were present at the dinner.
Students from the School of Journalism, Media, and Communication who looked elegant.
The MCs of the night
