Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah, on Saturday attended the AUS’ fall graduation ceremony, which saw the graduation of 480 students.
Held at the University City Hall, Sharjah, the ceremony was also attended by Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah.
As he congratulated the Class of Fall 2014, Dr Shaikh Sultan said in his opening speech, “This day represents a new beginning for you towards broader prospects. You will pursue either your higher education or begin your career. No matter which choice you make, the knowledge and skills you developed at your university are a source of power and support so that you may steadily reach your goals and become active members of society.”
Expressing his satisfaction at the AUS, Dr Shaikh Sultan said, “Your university is not only the leading academic institution in the region but also a leader in making efforts to cooperate and provide solutions to various community sectors in dealing with issues and challenges that they face. These collaborations span cultural, educational, research and development opportunities. These achievements have led the university to be prominently listed in the world rankings of top universities, and we will strive to maintain this recognition.”
He concluded his speech by asking graduates to use knowledge and skills for the benefit of their societies and nations.
A eulogy in memory of Dr Peter Heath, the former chancellor of AUS, was also delivered on the occasion by Joseph L. Brand, a member of the AUS Board of Trustees. Dr Heath passed away at his home in the US in November 2014.
Among others present were Shaikh Essam Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Adviser at the Office of the Ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Homoud Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Ambassador of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, Rashid Ahmad Bin Al Shaikh, Chairman of the Emiri Court, Maj Gen Humaid Mohammad Al Hudaidi, Commander-General of Sharjah Police, members of the executive and consultative councils of Sharjah, members of the AUS Board of Trustees, and senior university officials, as well as members of the media and the public.
