ALIGARH July 2: In a consultative meeting of the Deans of faculties and Principals of colleges presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis, the Aligarh Muslim University has decided to extend the summer vacation in lieu of the prevailing extreme hot weather conditions in most of the states. Now the University departments including University maintained schools will reopen on July 19, 2010 instead of July 5.
The faculty members in the University including school teachers will be eligible to avail the extended summer vacation.
Faculty of Medicine and Unani Medicine will however reopen as per the schedule already announced.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Committee to explore the possibility of running the additional Sections of Class XI
ALIGARH, June 2: Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Professor P K Abdul Azis has constituted a Committee comprising of Prof. V K Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Examination, Mrs. Yasmeen Jalal Beg, Finance Officer and Principals of Senior Secondary Schools in order to explore the possibility of running the additional Sections of Class XI for boys and girls to provide more opportunity to meritorious students in the Senior Secondary Schools of the Aligarh Muslim University.
The Committee will submit its report to the Vice Chancellor for consideration and necessary action.
The Committee will submit its report to the Vice Chancellor for consideration and necessary action.
Preparatory meeting with EdCIL expert committee for New Centers
ALIGARH July 3: The University efforts to translate the broad conceptual framework for the AMU Special Centres at Malappuram and Murshidabad received further fillip. In a preparatory meeting with EdCIL expert committee held at EdCIL headquarters, NOIDA to evolve a holistic Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR), AMU Vice Chancellor Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis set in motion conceptualization of a new vision for establishing a Greenfield energy saving, modern state-of-the- art education edifices that truly meets an amalgam of local aspirations with that of global demands.
While unfolding the broad spectrum of multi phased development strategy Prof. Azis said that by June next year AMU Centres would likely to move into their new campuses at Malappuram and Murshidabad. MBA and BALLB will be on the agenda of first phase along with temporary 120 seats hostel, classrooms and staff quarters and other paraphernalia. The Vice Chancellor has asked the EdCIL to design buildings in the regional campuses that should converge into top class elements with Greenfield and electronic security with E-managed systems in place.
Prof. Azis emphasized the need for an accelerated ‘take off’ for the second phase including introduction of courses like B. Tech. in Marine, Ship Building, Rubber and Polymer, Nuclear, Biomedical, Computer, Fuel Technology, Dairy Technology, Safety and Fire Engineering, B. Pharma, M. Pharma, Mining, Jute Technology, Boys Polytechnic and a Polytechnic for girls and other engineering and technology based programmes.
As part of medical faculty Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis suggested MBBS, BDS, B. Sc. Nursing, B. Sc. Physiotherapy, Clinical Biochemistry, Para-medical Courses, Diploma in Medical Transcription etc. The other academic schemes that figured include a Centre for Languages for teaching BA in Urdu, English, Arabic, Hindi, Malyalam etc. Basic sciences such as B. Sc. in Maths, Physics, Astro-Physics, Bio-Physics, Chemistry, Environment, Geology and Bio-sciences and P. G. Diploma in Remote Sensing.
A number of Mass Communication courses received a priority including M. Sc. in Electronic Media, PG Diploma in Television Production, PG Diploma in Corporate Communication and Event Management, Diploma in Web Journalism, Videography and Video Editing, Documentary and Corporate Film Making. Teachers Training Programmes such as B. Ed., Elementary Teachers Training, Commerce Faculty Programmes, Master of Finance and Control, Master of Banking, Insurance and Risk Management, P. G. Diploma in Computerized Accounting were also asked to be taken up in the second phase
Similarly, in the second phase B. Sc. in Horticulture, B. Sc. in Fisheries, B. Sc. in Animal Husbandry also received a distinct place.
While emphasizing the need for women education Prof. Azis has asked the EdCIL to accord topmost priority to women education in the second phase including a state-of-the- art Women’s College offering diverse courses of substantial value including in Home Science.
The AMU Vice Chancellor emphasized on the need of state-of-the- art ICT facility, Central Instrumentation facilities and a central computing facility and a fully equipped central lab, all manned by highly qualified professional technicians and staff.
Prof. Azis has informed that Kerala Government is making all efforts and will be handing over the rest of the land by the end of July this year. The West Bengal Government has also made headway in this direction and deposited the required amount in the Water Resource Ministry so that the Farakka Barage land is transferred to AMU soon to enable it set up its Murshidabad Regional Centre. He informed that the University has already posted its OSD and an Assistant Registrar at Perinthalmanna to coordinate and expedite the work of Malappuram Regional Centre. The OSD designated for Murshidabad Regional Centre will be reaching soon to coordinate and speed up the process so that both MBA and BALLB will commence in the current academic session.
The AMU team that participated in the deliberations included Prof. M. Saleemuddin, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of AMU and Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal, Finance Officer, Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Examinations, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, OSD Development, Prof. Ekram Husain, Principal, Z. H. College of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Javed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Management and Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor.
The EdCIL team headed by Mr. K. V. L. Narasimhan, Director (Corporate Planning), some of whom had visited Malappuram Regional campus site of AMU have expressed great satisfaction on getting a single plot of land of over 250 acres in Malappuram. They were very much impressed of the location and felt the site quite suitable for the kind of academic institution envisioned by AMU.
The other EdCIL team members who took part in the DFR preparatory meeting includes Prof. G. D. Sharma, President, Society for Education and Economic Development, Prof. Najma Akhtar, Head, Department of Educational Administration, NUEPA, Mr. Kunal Mathur, Partner-Architect, Prof. Sanjeev Parasher, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Mr. I. S. Sidhu, Chief General Manager (Civil and Procurement) , EdCIL, Mr. Gaurav Jaswal, Senior Executive, EdCIL and Mr. Binod Doley, Head (Technical Assistance), EdCIL.
Mr. Mathur, Partner Architect suggested captive power and micro plants of 4 mega watt power. In order to keep a watch on the on-site resources he suggested bi-monthly satellite imaging. For any project beyond 100 acres of land environmental study and the details of the project impact needs to be advertised for public scrutiny, for getting clearance from the Environment Ministry, he pointed out.
The EdCIL briefed the AMU core group present on various dimensions including the fact that the DFR and DPR needs to be cleared by a host of state and central government agencies including Law, HRD and Environment Ministries.
The EdCIL further agreed to provide site DFR that includes broad cost estimates, broad framework of courses and academic programmes including intakes, HR components such as teachers, staff and students and infrastructure details required for setting up a Greenfield campus of world class dimension. The DFR will also produce the details of various options and model such as unit model, autonomous model like menter and guide policymaking relationship model and independent model for facilitating linkage between AMU and its regional centres.
The EdCIL has agreed to submit DFR by July 31, 2010 to the University and after receiving the response will prepare and finally submit Detailed Project Report (DPR) by August 30, 2010. Ms. Anju Benerjee, Managing Director of EdCIL also joined the deliberations and said that despite the pressure of haste EdCIL is ready to take up the challenging task of an enduring partnership with AMU in building state-of-the- art academic facilities especially to benefit the excluded social class.
While unfolding the broad spectrum of multi phased development strategy Prof. Azis said that by June next year AMU Centres would likely to move into their new campuses at Malappuram and Murshidabad. MBA and BALLB will be on the agenda of first phase along with temporary 120 seats hostel, classrooms and staff quarters and other paraphernalia. The Vice Chancellor has asked the EdCIL to design buildings in the regional campuses that should converge into top class elements with Greenfield and electronic security with E-managed systems in place.
Prof. Azis emphasized the need for an accelerated ‘take off’ for the second phase including introduction of courses like B. Tech. in Marine, Ship Building, Rubber and Polymer, Nuclear, Biomedical, Computer, Fuel Technology, Dairy Technology, Safety and Fire Engineering, B. Pharma, M. Pharma, Mining, Jute Technology, Boys Polytechnic and a Polytechnic for girls and other engineering and technology based programmes.
As part of medical faculty Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis suggested MBBS, BDS, B. Sc. Nursing, B. Sc. Physiotherapy, Clinical Biochemistry, Para-medical Courses, Diploma in Medical Transcription etc. The other academic schemes that figured include a Centre for Languages for teaching BA in Urdu, English, Arabic, Hindi, Malyalam etc. Basic sciences such as B. Sc. in Maths, Physics, Astro-Physics, Bio-Physics, Chemistry, Environment, Geology and Bio-sciences and P. G. Diploma in Remote Sensing.
A number of Mass Communication courses received a priority including M. Sc. in Electronic Media, PG Diploma in Television Production, PG Diploma in Corporate Communication and Event Management, Diploma in Web Journalism, Videography and Video Editing, Documentary and Corporate Film Making. Teachers Training Programmes such as B. Ed., Elementary Teachers Training, Commerce Faculty Programmes, Master of Finance and Control, Master of Banking, Insurance and Risk Management, P. G. Diploma in Computerized Accounting were also asked to be taken up in the second phase
Similarly, in the second phase B. Sc. in Horticulture, B. Sc. in Fisheries, B. Sc. in Animal Husbandry also received a distinct place.
While emphasizing the need for women education Prof. Azis has asked the EdCIL to accord topmost priority to women education in the second phase including a state-of-the- art Women’s College offering diverse courses of substantial value including in Home Science.
The AMU Vice Chancellor emphasized on the need of state-of-the- art ICT facility, Central Instrumentation facilities and a central computing facility and a fully equipped central lab, all manned by highly qualified professional technicians and staff.
Prof. Azis has informed that Kerala Government is making all efforts and will be handing over the rest of the land by the end of July this year. The West Bengal Government has also made headway in this direction and deposited the required amount in the Water Resource Ministry so that the Farakka Barage land is transferred to AMU soon to enable it set up its Murshidabad Regional Centre. He informed that the University has already posted its OSD and an Assistant Registrar at Perinthalmanna to coordinate and expedite the work of Malappuram Regional Centre. The OSD designated for Murshidabad Regional Centre will be reaching soon to coordinate and speed up the process so that both MBA and BALLB will commence in the current academic session.
The AMU team that participated in the deliberations included Prof. M. Saleemuddin, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of AMU and Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Prof. V. K. Abdul Jaleel, Registrar, Mrs. Yasmin Jalal, Finance Officer, Prof. Pervez Mustajab, Controller of Examinations, Prof. Akhtar Haseeb, OSD Development, Prof. Ekram Husain, Principal, Z. H. College of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Javed Akhtar, Dean, Faculty of Management and Prof. N. A. K. Durrani, Media Advisor.
The EdCIL team headed by Mr. K. V. L. Narasimhan, Director (Corporate Planning), some of whom had visited Malappuram Regional campus site of AMU have expressed great satisfaction on getting a single plot of land of over 250 acres in Malappuram. They were very much impressed of the location and felt the site quite suitable for the kind of academic institution envisioned by AMU.
The other EdCIL team members who took part in the DFR preparatory meeting includes Prof. G. D. Sharma, President, Society for Education and Economic Development, Prof. Najma Akhtar, Head, Department of Educational Administration, NUEPA, Mr. Kunal Mathur, Partner-Architect, Prof. Sanjeev Parasher, Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, Mr. I. S. Sidhu, Chief General Manager (Civil and Procurement) , EdCIL, Mr. Gaurav Jaswal, Senior Executive, EdCIL and Mr. Binod Doley, Head (Technical Assistance), EdCIL.
Mr. Mathur, Partner Architect suggested captive power and micro plants of 4 mega watt power. In order to keep a watch on the on-site resources he suggested bi-monthly satellite imaging. For any project beyond 100 acres of land environmental study and the details of the project impact needs to be advertised for public scrutiny, for getting clearance from the Environment Ministry, he pointed out.
The EdCIL briefed the AMU core group present on various dimensions including the fact that the DFR and DPR needs to be cleared by a host of state and central government agencies including Law, HRD and Environment Ministries.
The EdCIL further agreed to provide site DFR that includes broad cost estimates, broad framework of courses and academic programmes including intakes, HR components such as teachers, staff and students and infrastructure details required for setting up a Greenfield campus of world class dimension. The DFR will also produce the details of various options and model such as unit model, autonomous model like menter and guide policymaking relationship model and independent model for facilitating linkage between AMU and its regional centres.
The EdCIL has agreed to submit DFR by July 31, 2010 to the University and after receiving the response will prepare and finally submit Detailed Project Report (DPR) by August 30, 2010. Ms. Anju Benerjee, Managing Director of EdCIL also joined the deliberations and said that despite the pressure of haste EdCIL is ready to take up the challenging task of an enduring partnership with AMU in building state-of-the- art academic facilities especially to benefit the excluded social class.
Summer Coaching Camps of the Tennis Club and Riding Club, Aligarh Muslim University successfully concluded
ALIGARH July 3: The Summer Coaching Camps of the Tennis Club and Riding Club, Aligarh Muslim University successfully concluded with the distribution of certificates function organized at the lawns of Tennis club. The certificates were distributed by two former secretaries of the Games Committee Prof. Aslam Qadeer and Prof. S. Ashfaq Nabi.
Secretary of the Games Committee and President Tennis Club, Prof. Tariq Mansoor welcomed the guests. The summer coaching camp for tennis was attended by 50 participants while 13 young boys and girls joined the Riding Camp. Mr. Shahid Iqbal was specially invited from Delhi to provide coaching to the budding players in tennis. The riding instructions and training was given by Ris Maj Farook A. Khan of AMU Riding Club.
Prof. Aslam Qadeer and Prof. S. Ashfaq Nabi also spoke on the occasion, praising the efforts of the Games Committee for providing better sports facilities. A large number of university players, parents and University staff including Prof. Saeedur Rehman Siddiqui and Dr. Shadab Khurshid were present in the function. Mr. Nafees Ahmad-II, President of MU Riding Club presented the vote of thanks.
Deparment of Chemistry Condoled the Death of Prof. Wasiur Rahman
ALIGARH July 1: A condolence meeting of the faculty members and staff of the Department of Chemistry was held to express the heart-felt sorrow on sad demise of Prof. Wasiur Rahman, former Pro-Vice Chancellor and former Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Aligarh Muslim University.
The meeting placed on record the services rendered by Prof. Wasiur Rahman, for the academic development of the department and excellent administrative capabilities demonstrated by him as Chairman, Dean, Proctor, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor besides being actively engaged in teaching and research.
Prof. Wasiur Rahman supervised 22 research students for their PhD degree in Chemistry. He has published more than 100 research papers in international journals of repute.
With the sad demise of Prof. Rahman, the department has lost an eminent academician who had always shown keen interest in the academic activities of the department even after his retirement. The meeting prayed for peace to the departed soul and solace to the bereaved family members and friends.
The meeting placed on record the services rendered by Prof. Wasiur Rahman, for the academic development of the department and excellent administrative capabilities demonstrated by him as Chairman, Dean, Proctor, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor besides being actively engaged in teaching and research.
Prof. Wasiur Rahman supervised 22 research students for their PhD degree in Chemistry. He has published more than 100 research papers in international journals of repute.
With the sad demise of Prof. Rahman, the department has lost an eminent academician who had always shown keen interest in the academic activities of the department even after his retirement. The meeting prayed for peace to the departed soul and solace to the bereaved family members and friends.
Prof. Mukhtaruddin Ahmad Arzoo died
ALIGARH June 30: Prof. Mukhtaruddin Ahmad Arzoo, a noted scholar and former Dean, Faculty of Arts at the Aligarh Muslim University died here today. He was 86.
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Born on November 14, 1924 at Patna, he did his D. Phil in 1958 from Oxford University under the able guidance of Prof. Hamilton A. R. Gibb.
Dr. Arzoo, appointed as lecturer in the Department of Arabic at AMU in 1953, became Reader in Islamic Studies and in 1968 he became Professor and Chairman in the Department of Arabic and Dean, Faculty of Arts in 1975.
Prof. Mukhtaruddin Arzoo was appointed as founding Vice Chancellor of Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic and Persian University in Patna.
During his lifetime, Prof. Mukhtaruddin has received many honours and awards. He received the Certificate of Honour from President of India, Ghalib Award in 1983 and Sir Syed Lifetime Achievement Award from the AMU Alumni Association of New York, Tristate in 2007.
He was a widely travelled scholar and visited Germany, France, Egypt, Turkey, Syria. Lebanon and Iraq for educational purposes.
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Born on November 14, 1924 at Patna, he did his D. Phil in 1958 from Oxford University under the able guidance of Prof. Hamilton A. R. Gibb.
Dr. Arzoo, appointed as lecturer in the Department of Arabic at AMU in 1953, became Reader in Islamic Studies and in 1968 he became Professor and Chairman in the Department of Arabic and Dean, Faculty of Arts in 1975.
Prof. Mukhtaruddin Arzoo was appointed as founding Vice Chancellor of Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic and Persian University in Patna.
During his lifetime, Prof. Mukhtaruddin has received many honours and awards. He received the Certificate of Honour from President of India, Ghalib Award in 1983 and Sir Syed Lifetime Achievement Award from the AMU Alumni Association of New York, Tristate in 2007.
He was a widely travelled scholar and visited Germany, France, Egypt, Turkey, Syria. Lebanon and Iraq for educational purposes.
Dr. Mohammad Sanaullah Invited by the prestigious Center of Madrid (Spain) to present a paper on Arabic Codicology in India
*ALIGARH, July 1:* Dr. Mohammad Sanaullah, Reader, Department of Arabic at
the Aligarh Muslim University was invited by the prestigious Center of
Madrid (Spain) to present a paper on Arabic Codicology in India, in its
International Conference on Codicology and History of Book in Arabic Script.
He also visited Andalusia cities like Seville, Granada and Cordoba. In
France, he visited the prestigious College of France, University of Paris
and University of Rene Descrates.
Dr. Sanaullah has authored seven books in Arabic, Urdu and English
languages. Two of them namely The Arab Legacy in Latin Europe and the Arab
Romance Parnassus deal with the impact of Arab Culture in Europe.
the Aligarh Muslim University was invited by the prestigious Center of
Madrid (Spain) to present a paper on Arabic Codicology in India, in its
International Conference on Codicology and History of Book in Arabic Script.
He also visited Andalusia cities like Seville, Granada and Cordoba. In
France, he visited the prestigious College of France, University of Paris
and University of Rene Descrates.
Dr. Sanaullah has authored seven books in Arabic, Urdu and English
languages. Two of them namely The Arab Legacy in Latin Europe and the Arab
Romance Parnassus deal with the impact of Arab Culture in Europe.
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