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MSIT 2008 graduates: the first Master's students to graduate from Strathmore |
Strathmore University held its 2008 graduation ceremony on Friday, 12th September at its Madaraka campus. The University's Pro-Chancellor who is also the Vicar of Opus Dei in Eastern Africa countries Monsignor Albert Pampillon presided over the ceremony. In total, 816 graduates were awarded certificates, diplomas and degrees.
The Pro-Chancellor emphasized the need for honesty. He quoted a verse from the book of Proverbs - a good name is more desirable than great wealth. He also reiterated the words of William Shakespeare - no legacy is so rich as honesty.
"Our great hope each year is that the graduates coming out of Strathmore will prove that there continues to be a connection between virtue and knowledge. Goodness and opportunity, between great learning and uprightness," said Vice Chancellor Prof John Odhiambo.
Strathmore for the first time awarded Post-Graduate Diplomas and Master's degrees becoming the first private university to award Master's degrees in IT in Kenya. Eight graduands were awarded Masters of Science in Information Technology (MSIT), and 14 graduands were awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Education Management (PGDEM).
During the ceremony, Strathmore awarded 84 Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) degrees, and 208 Bachelor of Commerce degrees. It also awarded 216 undergraduate diplomas and recognized 286 School of Accountancy graduands who have passed their final ACCA, CPA, and CPS exams. It was the first graduation since the University received its Charter in April.
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