Tribune News Network
Doha
THE College of Pharmacy (CPH) at Qatar University (QU) honoured the academic excellence of 92 of its students at a ceremony held recently to mark their inclusion in the Dean’s Honor List.
The ceremony acknowledged the efforts of pre-pharmacy and pharmacy students who made it onto the Dean’s list by achieving GPA scores of 3.5 or above in the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters.
The ceremony was attended by CPH administration, faculty, students and their families. The distinguished 92 students received their pins and certificates from CPH Dean Dr Mohammad Diab. Another 19 students were recognised for achieving international or local awards in the last academic year.
In his remarks, Dr Diab said: "Events like the Dean’s List are an excellent opportunity for the CPH to recognise the efforts of its undergraduate students with outstanding records of academic performance. Through this celebration, students get to celebrate with faculty members and stakeholders as well as receive pins and certificates as an honour for their achievements. This also comes in alignment with Qatar University’s strategic plan of excellence.”
Dr Alla El Awaisi said, "Our students in CPH, proved their excellence in academic and scientific competencies and have qualified for today’s distinction. They have also earned several prizes, both locally and internationally. Their distinction was not earned overnight, but was the result of their hard work, diligence and determination.”
Dr Amani al Haddad, CPH PharmD graduate and clinical pharmacist at the Pharmacy Clinical Services Unit in Sidra Medicine remarked, "Excellence is the dream of all students, but only those who have done their best in fulfilling the academic requirements could achieve it. Despite this, student effort is considered to be only one of the success factors. CPH played a crucial role in providing students with golden opportunities that enabled them to succeed.”
Dima Kawas, the student who received the highest number of pins said, "Achieving academic excellence is both challenging and rewarding. Being on the Dean’s list is an honour realised by sincere dedication, family support and professor’s guidance.”
First year pharmacy student, Asma Buojallouf said, "It’s a great honour to be on the Dean’s List. This achievement motivates me to work hard and to maximise my potential to reach my goals
to success.”