Culture & Education | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 1:56 pm |

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), will attend the university’s Fall 2017 Commencement on Thursday, December 21 at the University City Hall, Sharjah. A total of 602 undergraduate and graduate candidates will participate in the ceremony.

 

In preparation for the event, a rehearsal was held today, followed by a class photo and a luncheon in honor of the graduating class to celebrate their achievement. 

 

Speaking on the occasion, AUS Chancellor Dr. Björn Kjerfve congratulated the Class of Fall 2017 and said:

 

“Getting a degree from AUS involves a lot of work and a great many sacrifices. Now is the time to look back and appreciate how far you have come since you first arrived here, as well as to savor all you have achieved. Very soon, you will leave our campus and no doubt go on to accomplish all sorts of things, many of which you may not even have dreamt of yet. We may not literally be by your side for the rest of your journey, but we will be there in spirit. We are proud of you and we will not forget you.”

 

AUS has succeeded in becoming a pioneer higher education institution in the region. It has endeavored to develop long-lasting ties with public and private sectors, which is a step toward bridging the gap between higher educational institutions and the job market, both for the present and future generations of students and alumni.

 

Founded in 1997, AUS has fulfilled His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan’s vision of a quality institution catering to the aspirations and needs of the UAE and the wider Gulf community as a whole. Over the past two decades, the student body has increased considerably, necessitating the launch of two graduation ceremonies per year.