Varsity Focus (Jun, 2011)

Abstract

We welcome you to the first edition of the 2011 Varsity Focus.

This edition brings you highlights of the year and many other activities that the University has been involved in. First, kudos to our students for holding their union elections without any incidents, this is a mark of maturity and the realization that unnecessary chaos was soiling our reputation. Congratulations to our students, we hope that you uphold this spirit in your activities.

The University Council also made top management appointments that saw the elevation of Prof. Lucy Irungu from the Principal, College of Biological and Physical Sciences to Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Production and Extension and Prof. Isaac Mbeche from Principal, College of Humanities and Social Sciences to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs), Prof. Bernard Aduda has since been appointed Principal, CBPS and Prof. Enos Njeru appointed to the position of Principal, CHSS, Prof. Peter K’Obonyo was confirmed on his position as Deputy Principal, CHSS.

The appointments were necessitated by the creation of two new dockets of Student Affairs, and Research and Extension to give attention to the twin aspects that are at the centre of the University‘s business focus. Varsity Focus wishes them successful stints in their respective dockets.

On the outreach front, the University successfully held its 3rd annual Open Day presided over by the Chancellor, Dr. Joseph Wanjui and the Chairman of Council, Mr. John Simba. The University also reached out to the public through an exhibition in Kakamega, organized by the Commission for Higher Education.

The University has increased linkages with leading universities and organizations. Private companies have volunteered to offer scholarships while others have donated books and given indications for engaging in collaborative research.

On the human interest angle, we bring you insights of some of our students, focusing on their interests, performance and even style.

We hope that you will enjoy reading this edition. Please do not hesitate to give us feedback on pr@uonbi.ac.ke

- Charles E. Sikulu -