Crown Prince Launches UBD “Pesta Convo”
By Izam S. Ya'akub

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Pro-Chancellor at the University officially launched the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) 'Pesta Convo' or Convocation Festival 2005 yesterday kicking off six days of festivities which included the 17th Convocation of UBD graduates next week, September 6, 2005.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, launched the event after opening remarks from Dato Dr Haji Ismail bin Haji Duraman, UBD Vice Chancellor and began to tour the exhibition, that was being showcased at the Basement floor of Chancellor Hall, UBD.

The exhibitions featured at this year's convocation festival included health promotion for the members of the public, the University's Technology Education Centre, Information Communication Technology, Students' Associations, the University's Welfare bodies and also the sale of books, computers and school stationery.

In his opening remarks, Dato Dr. Hj Ismail, UBD Vice Chancellor expressed hope that the switch to the Chancellor Hall would prove to be a more conducive environment to celebrate the festivities that serves to be a precursor to the upcoming 17th Convocation ceremony.

It also gives current university students a chance to benefit from taking part in an enriching experience by participating in the acfivities throughout the week.

The six-day Convo Festival is aimed at instilling a spirit of cooperation, dedication and commitment amongst the UBD students in conducting activities in conjunction with the convocation festival.

The exhibition features Information Communication Technology, the technology of education, University Library and health promotion for members of the public. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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