Community Service Project Recognition Ceremony

On November 26, 2025, the Faculty of Pharmacy at Tishk International University held an appreciation ceremony to celebrate the successful completion of the Autism Awareness and Care Community Service Project (2024–2025). The event honored the dedicated efforts of both students and faculty members who contributed to this meaningful community engagement initiative throughout the academic year.

Leadership Acknowledgments and Speeches

The ceremony featured addresses from faculty leaders who highlighted the project’s significance and impact:

Department Head Opening Remarks:

  • Dr. Mohammad Javed Naim, Head of the Pharmacy Department, opened the ceremony with an appreciative speech

  • Thanked students for their dedicated efforts and commitment to the community project

  • Highlighted the educational value of such initiatives in developing essential professional skills

  • Emphasized the importance of community service as part of comprehensive pharmacy education

  • Recognized how such projects build practical experience beyond traditional classroom learning

Dean of Students Representatives’ Address:

  • Dr. Rozhan Arif and Dr. Sardar Dayan, Dean of Students representatives, expressed appreciation for all participants

  • Emphasized the critical importance of teamwork and collaboration in successful community projects

  • Highlighted how community service contributes to holistic student development

  • Recognized the project’s role in building social responsibility among future healthcare professionals

  • Acknowledged the positive impact on both the university community and the broader society

Recognition and Awards Distribution

The ceremony included formal recognition of all contributors to the project’s success:

Award Presentations:

  • Certificates of appreciation were presented to both staff and students

  • Commemorative gifts were distributed in recognition of individual contributions

  • Formal acknowledgment of the time, effort, and dedication invested in the project

  • Recognition of the collaborative spirit that made the initiative successful

Celebration and Reflection

The ceremony concluded with a celebratory gathering that allowed participants to reflect on their accomplishments:

Cake-Cutting Celebration:

  • A commemorative cake-cutting ceremony marked the project’s successful completion

  • Provided an opportunity for all participants to enjoy the celebratory moment together

  • Created space for reflection on the project’s achievements and impact

  • Facilitated informal conversation and networking among participants

  • Strengthened the sense of community and shared purpose within the faculty

Institutional Commitment and Gratitude

This meaningful ceremony highlighted another successful year of community engagement and demonstrated the Faculty of Pharmacy’s ongoing commitment to:

  • Integrating service learning with academic education

  • Fostering teamwork and collaboration among students and faculty

  • Promoting social responsibility as a core professional value

  • Developing well-rounded healthcare professionals through practical experience

The faculty expressed sincere gratitude to Dr. Abdul Samad, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, and the TIU administration for their continuous support and encouragement of such valuable community engagement initiatives.

Keywords: Autism Awareness, Community Service, Pharmacy Education, Student Recognition, Service Learning, Social Responsibility, Faculty Appreciation, Healthcare Outreach