The Formanite Alumni Association of the Forman Christian College (FCC) held its annual reunion on campus on Saturday. This was the 11th reunion since denationalisation and was a continuation of FCC’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
The distinguished Formanite awards for outstanding contributions in their fields was given to head of Silk Bank Shaukat Tarin; Executive Director and Vice Chair of the Warwickshire Primary Care Trust and Chair of the Warwickshire Health Authority Dr James Shera for his services to education, health and taxation, and Dr Akhtar Khan, one of the most senior doctors practicing in the city.
FCC Rector Dr James Tebbe summarised the achievements of the past year, and spoke of future plans for the university. He also outlined the infrastructural developments of the past year, including the addition of classrooms and offices and the inauguration of HopeTower, the new on-campus girls’ hostel.
A special award was given to Formanite Alumni Association President Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed recognising his role in reviving the association and raising funds for the university through his own contributions as well as requests through others.
The reunion week functions started on February 28 with the alumni sports events, Annual Founder’s Day debates, and the placement of a time capsule.
