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PAC holds 3 key events: Launch of the new Academic Year, PAC Institute and the PAC Studio

 On 15th September, 2023 key three events were launched by PAC University. That is the launch Academic Year 2023/2024, PAC Institute of Technology and Social Studies and the PAC TV Studio. 

The events were graced by the Chancellor, Bishop Calisto Odede, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Muthwii, Vice Chancellor Designate, Prof. Dionysious Kiambi, members of the Governing Council, Board of Trustees, Board members of PAC Institute and the Chief Guests, Dr. Edwin Tarno, the CEO of Kenya School of TVET and Mr. Timothy Owase, the CEO of Kenya Film Commission.

 The launch event begun with a wonderful praise and worship session as Mr. Antony Taiti emceed the entire occasion.



 

Launch of the academic year 2023/2024



PAC University ushered the new academic year with a lot of excitement. The Chancellor Bishop Calisto Odede dedicated the Academic Year to God and talked about the importance of having education based on Christian values and emphasized on reflecting the fullness of God in every aspect of our lives as a Christian University.


Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Muthwii, took everyone through the highlights of the previous academic year including the 42nd graduation which released 533 graduates to make transformative change in the society.



 The Chairperson of PACUSA, Eddy Kinkela gave his remarks on the new academic year, urged people to acknowledge God in everything that they do and do it in His honor. He also encouraged students to participate in the upcoming activities that will take place this year.

 

Launch of the PAC TV Studio

 It was quite an exciting day for the communication students and the PAC community in general as the new PAC TV Studio was officially opened by the CEO of Kenya Film Commission, Mr. Timothy Owase and dedicated to the glory of God by Chancellor, Bishop Calisto Odede.



Mr.  Oyuga, the HOD of the Communication Department, gave his remarks on the TV Studio, thanking everyone who greatly contributed to the launch, describing it as a dream come true.



 The VC Designate also commented, saying the new studio will serve as a hub for the students to develop essential skills that are required in the communication industry.




Mr. Timothy Owase, the CEO of the Kenya Fim Commission urged the students to not only use the new tv studio to broadcast stories but also nurture talents that can transform the society.



Stella Nyota, gave a speech on behalf of the communication students. Describing the studio as a state of the art that will revolutionize the university.


Launch of PAC Institute of Technology and Social Studies

 It is indeed a new era for PAC University, as it launched the PAC Institute of Technology and Social Studies. It was opened by the CEO of the School of TVET, Dr. Edwin Tarno. 



He spoke highly on how TVET runs and has championed the competence-based form of learning. He also said that the TVET program offers over 2800 courses and that the government is currently training 7500 TVET lecturers.



Prof. Margaret Mwenje, Director of the PAC Institute, described the journey of the launch as bumpy but also exciting and thanked God for taking the wheel.

 She also mentioned that the institute will support students in securing industrial attachments and connecting with the industries to be the best.


The VC Designate, Prof. Dionysious Kiambi, also stated that the PAC Institute represents a giant step forward of PAC’s commitment to equipping the diploma and certificate students with skills that are in demand in the industry.



The Chair of Board of Management of the PAC Institute, Madam Irene Okeyo also gave her remarks inspiring everyone to enter this new era with a blank canvas and create an environment that fosters creativity, communication and collaboration.


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