The Department of Geography marked a monumental milestone, celebrating “Mapping a Century: 100 Years of Geography 1924-2024” at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University). This centennial event brought together distinguished guests of honor the chairpersons from various academic departments across Lahore, reflecting the interdisciplinary significance of Geography in contemporary education. The day’s celebrations reflected the growth and evolution of Geography as a discipline, featuring a panel discussion (International) entitled “Georaphy: Past, Present, and Future at National and International Perspective” which served as a central highlight of the event.
Esteemed panelist and renowned scholars, Prof. Dr. Safdar Ali Shirazi, Ex-director of Institute of Geography, University of Punjab, Lahore, Dr. Salman Qureshi, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, Dr. Shakeel Mehmood Chairperson, Department of Geography GCU, Lahore, Dr. Sahar Zia, Department of Geography, LCWU, Lahore, and the session moderated by Dr. Dania Amjad, visiting lecturer, LCWU. The celebration continued with a cake-cutting ceremony, symbolizing a century of academic achievement. The cake was beautifully adorned with geographical motifs and was cut by the guests of honor Dr. Jonathan Addleton, Rector FCCU, Dr. Sikandar Hayat, Dean of Social Sciences, Dr. Khadija Shakrullah, Chairperson Department of Geography alongside faculty members and students, marking a moment of unity and reflection.
In addition to the panel and cake-cutting, the celebration also featured heartfelt student testimonials, with alumni sharing personal stories of how their experiences in the Geography department had shaped their academic and professional paths. The event also showcased a documentary that chronicled the history of the Geography department at FCCU.
The event concluded on a note of optimism for the future, with attendees expressing their belief in the continued success of the Geography department. With a legacy of excellence, a forward-thinking vision, and a commitment to societal impact, the department stands poised to contribute further to the world’s understanding of geography in a rapidly changing global landscape. The celebration was not just a reflection of the past but a celebration of the enduring importance of Geography in shaping the world’s future, and it reinforced FCCU’s role as a leader in providing students with the knowledge and tools to address the challenges facing the world today. It was a day to honor the past while looking towards an exciting future, with Geography continuing to play an essential role in the global academic community.
