Alumni Luncheon honors new graduates

On May 31 the Office of Undergraduate Programs and Alumni Affairs held a lunch in honor of the Class of 2006. Addressing the gathering, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah, Supreme Council Member and President of AUS, congratulated members of the Class of 2006 and wished them continued success in their future endeavors. He also hoped that they would continue to pursue further education.

“I congratulate you all and your parents on your tremendous success,” said His Highness. “I hope to see you all tomorrow where you will take your first steps towards practical life,” he said referring to the commencement ceremony. He also urged the graduates to come back to AUS, as it has several master’s degree programs that can help develop their skills.

The ceremony was attended by members of the AUS Board of Trustees, along with senior AUS officials, faculty and staff members, and students.

His Highness presented the Government of Sharjah Awards for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Achievements to 21 AUS students for their exceptional academic record and significant contribution to extracurricular student activities, at an award ceremony held during the luncheon.

The 21 winners of the Government of Sharjah Awards are as follows:

College of Arts and Sciences
Ayla Amer Qader,
Saeed Saleh Al Yafei
Sarah F. Al-Sabah
Abiya Syed Ahmed

School of Architecture and Design
Racha Adel Abdul-Khalek
Mariam Syed Moin
Jocelyn G. Macar
Manal M. Zouaiter
Abeer Abdul-Shakoor H. Tahlak

School of Business and Management
Aida Khalid El-Khatib
Lina Jamil H. Osman
Maha Walid Al-Sabah
Mohsen Amir Mofid
Racha Mohamad Younes

School of Engineering
Emad O. Al-Aqqad
Meisam M. Sharafi
Yara Raji Aji
Hani Nabil Al-Khouri
Akram Salem A. Bin-Sadiq
Ahmed Ziad Akl
Amal Abdul Karim Khattab