UET Alumni Association and UET Alumni have initiated two programs that will help UET, Lahore, the students, and Pakistan at Macro and Micro level.
Program No. 1: UET Alumni Chair of EM/MW at EE UET Lahore Pakistan
Objective:
To create a Chair of Microwave/EM Engineering at Electrical Engineering Department of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore Pakistan through UET Alumni funds.
Background:
Based on feedback from various private enterprises and government agencies back to UET Electrical Engineering Department, it has been determined that UET EE graduates excel in all other disciplines but are not as advanced in their knowledge of Microwave and electromagnetics. Both these fields are critical to the development of space and other associated programs and technologies in Pakistan.
Proposed Solution:
Establishment of a EM/MW Chair at EE Department of UET Lahore, that can teach students in this important area, hence resulting in direct contribution towards those important federal agencies, and towards the technological advancement of Pakistan.
Dr. Naeem Ayyaz, Chairman EE Department at UET, and Dr. Noor Sheikh, Professor Oman Chair at EE UET have both strongly recommended the establishment of this chair and are confident that this will greatly elevate the MW/EM knowledge of UET EE graduates to meet the needs of those important agencies in Pakistan.
This will be a unique experiment in trying to help universities in Pakistan. So far, the emphasis by the Pakistani Diaspora has been to build buildings and structures, and provide equipment. The other approach has been to send individuals for graduate education and training abroad. Both of these solutions have been tried and have not been so successful. As you know from your experience at UET, nothing can replace a dedicated and knowledgeable teacher.
Proposed Funding Mechanism:
Total funds required for this Chair over a period of two years: $40000.
Candidate Selection:
UET Alumni will work with Dr. Naeem Ayyaz, Chairman, and Dr. Noor Sheikh, Professor Oman Chair, EE UET to select a candidate that has both academic and industrial knowledge of EM/MW engineering.
Contact:
This program contributes directly towards the progress of Pakistan, and we urge you to consider contributing to this cause. We would like to establish this Chair starting Fall Semester of calendar year 2012. Please contact any of the following individuals to pledge your contribution toward a bright and prosperous future of Pakistan.
Imran Akram, President, UET Alumni Washington DC Chapter, (703)628-1801, imran.akram@gmail.com
Imran Bashir, V, President, UET Alumni Washington DC Chapter, (703)863-3264, imran.bashir@cox.net
Please contribute generously for this program, especially, during the blessed month of Ramadan. Other alumni from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and USA have already contributed 25 percent of the program cost. Let us make this unique program successful.
If you are a US Resident and tax payer, please send your contributions or pledge to:
UET Alumni Association
14728 Botany Way
North Potomac, MD 20878
Your contributions will be tax deductible since UET Alumni association has been designated as a tax exempt organization by the IRS. UET Alumni Association will provide receipts for tax purposes. Please contact abdulhaisheikh@yahoo.com if you need additional information on this subject.
However, if you live outside USA, please remit your contributions to the following UET account for this purpose
Account Name: Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science
Account No; 01280038306201
Habib Bank UET Branch
Swift Code HABBPKKA
Please email informing Professor Noor Sheikh, IT Chair EE, UET, Lahore about your contributions remitted to this account so that an acknowledgement of your generous contributions can be made.
Noor M Sheikh
Prof. Sultan Qaboos IT Chair
EE UET Lahore
Pakistan
Email: Omanchair@uet.edu.pk
Program No. 2: UET Scholarship Fund
UET Alumni Association also has a program to provide scholarships to UET students on a need and merit basis. The program has been previously effective by donating scholarships to 15 students at UET through another non-profit organization (Social Welfare Activities USA) for the last 5 years. Many of the scholarship recipients have graduated, are employed, and are now supporting their families. Now that UET Alumni Association has been granted tax exempt status, additional scholarships will be offered through your own organization. In order to keep this email to reasonable length, I cannot share the heartwarming emails I receive from the recipients with you.
Please contribute your generous contributions to this worthy cause also. $400 contribution (cost of a coffee a day) will cover the cost for a student for one year. If you live in USA, please send your tax free contributions to:
UET Alumni Association
14728 Botany Way
North Potomac, MD 20878
Otherwise remit the donations directly to:
Title of Account: FELLOWSHIP FUND UET LAHORE
Account No: 01280060293201
Habib Bank UET Branch, Lahore, Pakistan
Swift code HABBPKKA007
Please inform abdulhaisheikh@yahoo.com about your remittance so that an acknowledgement can be sent to recognize your generous contribution.
Other News
UET Alumni Association, Washington Chapter arranged a picnic recently in which 60 individuals participated. It was a great fun and a good opportunity for Alumni to meet and connect with each other and reminisce about old times at UET. The participants were treated to Halal barbecue, condiments, fruits, and desserts. Imran Bashir was the resident barbecue expert. Thanks are also due to many others individuals who helped. Special thanks to Amir Khawaja and Imran Akram for their contributions and taking care of all the arrangements.
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