STUDENTS NEWS / COMMUNITY SERVICES

FOUNTAIN STUDENTS DEFEND THEIR PROJECTS

To cap the theoretical courses taught to the students, a compulsory project which is a 6 credit unit course must be completed and defended by the stu-dents in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. Students in the Depart-ment of Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physics with Electronic and Mathematical and Computer Sciences defended on 10th and 13th, 8th, 10th and 9th July respectively. The results of the defense have been computed, considered and approved by the University Senate. NASFAT AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO WOULD – BE INDIGENT STUDENTS.

As part of the concerted efforts of the proprietor of Fountain University (NASFAT) to boast the enrolment of the University in the 2013/2014 academic session, the proprietor took a decision recently to award 150 scholarships to would –be indigent students. The scholarship scheme is instituted to assist brilliant but poor students to have access to university education. Students in this category can take advantage of this unique opportunity and seek admis-sion to Fountain University, Osogbo. For more information, contact the Regis-trar of the institution.

COUNCIL / MANAGEMENT NEWS FOUNTAIN HOLDS RETREAT FOR STAFF

Fountain University Management has concluded arrangement to hold retreat for its entire staff workforce. This information was passed to a section of the senior staff at a meeting recently. The Vice-Chancellor said that staff need to be reoriented because there is need for attitudinal change towards doing things. According to the VC, the retreat will take place in September 2013. The entire members of staff of the University are to watch out for date and venue.

FOUNTAIN CONDUCTS INTERVIEW FOR VACANT POSITIONS

The Management of Fountain University under the distinguished Chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Bashir Raji conducted interviews on 12 th for academic positions in Colleges of Management & Social Sciences and Natural & Applied Sciences and on 13th for academic positions in the College of Art and administrative positions. In the panel for the interview were the Regis-trar; Alh. Muili Olarenwaju, the University Librarian; Dr. B.O. Gbadamosi, the Deans of COART, COMAS and CONAS; Prof. Y.K Yusuf, Dr. Goke Lalude and Dr. O.B Bello respectively and Senior Assistant Registrar; Mr. Sheriff Adenekan. Applicants in various positions advertised for were interviewed starting from professorship to assistant lectureship and administrative officers. The result of the interview will be considered by the Governing Council of the University on the yet to be announced date.

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ACADEMIC / STAFF NEWS

PART-TIME PROGRAMMES TAKE OFF

Senate at its meeting on 15th and 16th of July, 2013 approved the commence-ment of part-time degree programme in all courses accredited by Nigerian University Commission. Pending approval of the Senate until a comprehensive handbook containing all curricula of other programmes are Diploma, IJMB, GMAT amongst others on which the consultancy committee has been man-dated to prepare. The part-time degree programme will commence in Octo-ber, 2013 and the former health building donated by Osogbo Local Government will be renovated for the committee. The prospective students are to download forms online at fountainuniveristy.edu.ng and pay 10,000 naira to any accredited banks for the form.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES / EVENTS He mentioned the use of internet which is meant for research and information but has now been bastardized with lots of nude pictures which are antithetical

to Islam . The lecture was well attended with important dignitaries and societies from all walks of life starting with His Excellency - Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola ably repre-sented by Alh. Zikrullah Olakunle Hassan - Ameerul-Hajj State of Osun; His Royal Highness - Olufon of Ifon Orolu Kingdom Oba AlMaroof Magbegbeola; The Vice-Chancellor - Osun State University represented by Dr. Alamu; Dr. Mis-baudeen Adelasoye - Founder Nurul-Idayat Foundation; Alh AbdulGanniy Oyela-dun; Alh. AbdulFatai Olajide; Alh. AbdulRasheed Opoola; Dr. Adeleke Monsuru - Chairman Osun State University Muslim Community; Fadhlullah Society of Nigeria; Surulere Central Mosque; Muslim Corpers’ Association of Nigeria; Fountain University staff and students amongst others. Goodwill messages from invited dignitaries and societies were received to

corroborate the points raised by the guest lecturer. They all advised Muslims that the evils in the modern technological products could derail us from the right part if they are not properly used.

From Right: FUO Bursar- Alh. Alli-Balogun, Alh. Olajide and Rep of Uniosun VC- Dr. Alamu

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES / EVENTS FOUNTAIN HOLD 3rd ANNUAL RAMADAN LECTURE The 3rd annual Ramadan lecture of Fountain University titled “Islam and Mod-ern Technology: Friends or Foes” was held on 16th July, 2013 at Eti-Osa lecture

theatre in Fountain University. The Chairman of the occasion, Prof. Bashir Raji flanked by his management team members welcomed the audience to the lecture and craved their indul-gence in listening to the lecture which promised to be soul-lifting. The lecture

was delivered by Ustaz Sirajdeen Bakrin who stood in for the guest lecturer Alh. Misbaudeen Orimadegun (Chief Imam, Osun State Polytechnic Iree) who was unavoidably absent. Ustaz Bakrin delivered a thought-provoking lecture. He delved into the history of technology and contributions of Muslims towards what is today known as modern technology. He said that Muslims contributed immensely to it citing the examples such as Algebra. He also said that Islam is not against technology but the use to which it is put like the use of phone which is good for communication but Muslims misuse it by not switching it off when in the mosque. He equally said that transmissions from television sta-tions are now replete with obscene images whereas they are meant to dis-seminate information to the public.

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ENQUIRIES ON FUO ADMISSION 2013 /2014

Public are hereby sensitized that the 2013/2014 Admission at Foun-tain University, Osogbo is now in progress. Interested candidates

should find out more by visiting our website: http: www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng or personally visit the University at Oke-Osun, P.M.B 4491, Osogbo or Contact the Admission Officer on GSM: 08033599525, 08053528148, 07035670556, 08054304742.

DONATION APPEAL Fountain University as an institution is very young and therefore solicits for support of all and sundry. The supports could be in terms of donating lecture rooms, staff offices, student centre, guest house, health centre, library build-ing and equipment. Such donations could be named after the donor. The Glori-ous Quran calls on the affluent among you to donate and support noble course. Quran C2vs245 says “Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan which Allah will double unto his credit and multiply many times? It is Allah that giveth (you) want or plenty. And to Him shall be your return. Spirited individu-als or groups can contact the University officer on GSM: 08033599525, 08053528148, 07035670556, 08054304742.

Published by Publication Committee of FUO. 30th July, 2013.

The Guest Lecturer; Ustaz Sirajdeen Bakrin