UDSM recognises best three science graduates
The UDSM staff in procession during the 46th graduation ceremony at the university grounds yesterday. PHOTO | ERIC boniphace
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Zawadi Mdoe, who pursued a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Processing Engineering, Clarah Kimani who completed her Bachelor of Science in Geology and Ester Thomas who had studeid Electrical Engineering for her first degree.
Dar es Salaam. Three science students were yesterday recognised at the 46th University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) convocation ceremony for exceptional performance.
Zawadi Mdoe, who pursued a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Processing Engineering, Clarah Kimani who completed her Bachelor of Science in Geology and Ester Thomas who had studeid Electrical Engineering for her first degree.
Speaking shortly after the occasion, the best students, in addition to thanking the UDSM management for the support, said seriousness and hard working spirit were reasons behind their success.
“It had always been my ambition to perform well in my studies. I am glad to have set an academic record,” said Mr Mdoe who was also the 2012 best male performer of the Advanced Certificate from Feza Boys Secondary School. Ms Kimani urged female students to opt for geo-science in order to meet the world’s demand for specialist on the field.
She said the course modules are not complex if students focus on what they are being taught.
“It took four years to accomplish these studies and I survived despite the ups and downs .We are not supposed to give up,” she said.
Ms Kimani undertook her advanced secondary school studies at Mbeya Secondary School where she had studied Economics, Geography and Mathematics.
At least 6,715 graduates were conferred with degrees and former president of South Africa Thabo Mbeki was honoured with doctoral degree of Letters.
Addressing the audience shortly after being honoured, Mr Mbeki said,
“I have no doubt that all of us understand and accept the role that has been played by the university in planting useful skills and knowledge in various disciplines, as initiated by the late Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere,”
The Vice Chancellor Prof Rwekaza Mukandala, asked the graduates to make the better use of knowledge that they have acquired for the betterment of the country and individual development.
“We expect you to be ambassadors of our institutions wherever you may be posted,” he said.
The event was preceded by the installation of the Former President Jakaya Kikwete as the university’s new chancellor.
