EGERTON
P.O Box 536-20115
Egerton Kenya
UNIVERSITY
Tel: +254-51-2217802
E-mail: dos@egerton.ac.ke
Office of the Dean of Students
Address To First Year 2024/2025 Students By The Vice-Chancellor (23rd August 2024 From 11.00 A.M. At Kilimo Hall
P R O G R A M M E
Master of Ceremony – Ms. LYDIA LANGAT
10.30 a.m. - Students assemble at the venue (Kilimo Hall) - Entertainment
11.00 p.m. - Opening Prayer – Rev. Dr. Samwel Nduati Unniversity Chaplain
- Remarks - Japhet M. Muthamia – Ag. Dean of Students
- Remarks – Principal (NCCC) – Prof. Joshua Ogendo
- Remarks by Ag. DVC (AFP) Richard M.S Mulwa
- Remarks by the DVC (ARE) Bernard O. Aduda
- Official address – Vice Chancellor Prof. – Isaac O. Kibwage
- Vote of thanks – Ms. Teresa Kucher
- Closing prayer – Rev. Dr. Samwel K. Nduati
2024/2025 Academic Year Orientation Programme For First Year Students
Reporting of Cohort 2024/2025 First Year students will be on 19th August, 2024.
Orientation Starts on Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd August, 2024.
Orientation Venues: Physical Science Complex.
Orientation exercise is Mandatory for all 1st Year Students. Key officers of Egerton University will address new students to enable them adjust to the new university environment.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
|
TIME. |
OFFICE ADDRESSING |
FACILITATORS |
|---|---|---|
|
8.30 am – 9.30 am |
Dean of Students |
Dr. J. Muthamia |
|
9.30 am – 10.00 am |
Chaplaincy Office |
Rev. Dr. S. Nduati |
|
10.00 am. – 10.30 am |
Counseling Office |
Ms. L. Lang’at |
|
10.30 am– 11.00 am |
Students Leadership & Development Programme |
Ms. T. Kucher |
|
11.00 am –11.30 am |
Games & Sports Office |
Mr. P. Mwanzia |
|
11.30 am -- 12.00 am |
Egerton University Students’ Association ( EUSA) |
Mr. P. Nyayo |
|
12.00 pm - 2.00 pm |
L U N C H B R E A K |
|
|
2.00 p.m. – 2.30 pm |
Chief Security Officer |
Mr. F. Gichuki |
|
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm |
Alcohol, Drugs& Substance Abuse Committee |
Dr. Rev. S. Nduati |
|
3.00 pm – 3. 30 pm |
Disability Mainstreaming Committee |
Dr. J. Khaemba |
|
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm |
Counseling -Male to male & Female to Female Talk |
Ms. L. Lang’at/ Mr. Matata |
Wednesday 21st August, 2024: M.C. – J. Soy assisted by Sarah W, EUSA Vice- Chairperson
|
8.30 am. – 9.00 am |
Integrity Promotion Committee |
Dr. M. Gichuki |
|
9.00 am – 9:30 am |
Director, School of Distance Learning |
Prof. F. Keraro |
|
9.30 am.-10.00 am |
Chief Halls Officer |
Ms. J. Ofula |
|
10.00 am – 10.30 am |
Chief Catering Officer |
Ms. C. Shalo |
|
10.30 am – 11.00 am |
Director, International Linkages |
Prof. C. M’erimba |
|
11.00 am. – 12.00 pm |
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances |
Ms. J. Bii/ F. Gichuki |
|
12.00 Pm – 12.30 pm |
Director, Examinations & Timetabling |
Prof. G. Obwoyere |
|
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm |
National Cohesion & Values Committee |
Dr. D. Nyakwaka |
|
1.00 pm. – 2.00 pm |
L U N C H B R E A K |
|
|
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm |
Director, Quality Assurance |
Dr. P. Wambugu |
|
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm |
Chief Medical Officer |
Dr. A. Njoki |
|
3.00 pm – 5.00pm |
Counseling – “Woman to woman/ Man to man talk” |
Ms. L. Langat/ Mr. S. Matata |
Thursday 22nd August, 2024: M.C. – Ann Kamau assisted by T. Omondi, EUSA Director Academics
|
8.30am - 9.00am |
Chief Finance Officer |
Mr. C. Wanjohi |
|
9.00 am – 10.00 am |
Registrar, Academic Affairs |
Prof. M. Saidi |
|
10.00 am – 10.30 am |
Anti-Radicalization and Counter- Terrorism |
Counter-Terrorism Team |
|
10.30 am.– 11.00 am |
ICT Manager |
Dr. P. Ongalo |
|
11.00 am - 12. 00 pm |
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) |
HELB Team |
|
12.00 pm – 12.30 pm |
Director, Undergraduate Studies |
Prof. M. Chepchieng |
|
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm |
Personal Finance Management |
KCB Manager, Egerton |
|
1.00 pm. - 2.00 pm. |
L U N C H - B R E A K |
|
|
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm |
Director, Research and Extension |
Prof. N. Mungai |
|
2.30 pm. – 3.00 pm |
Director, Marketing & Resource Mobilization |
Prof. N. Kitaka |
|
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm |
Director, Institute of Women, Gender & Development Studies |
Dr. L. Chesikaw |
|
3.30 pm. – 5.00 pm |
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dean, Faculty of Commerce Dean, Faculty of Education and Community Studies Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology Dean, Faculty of Environment and Resource Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences Dean, Faculty of Law Dean, Faculty of Science Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Director, Institute of Women, Gender & Devt Studies |
Faculty Deans, Directors and Academic Staff address students in respective faculties and Institute. |
Friday 23rd August, 2024– M.C. Ms. C. Lelo assisted by Ms. Caren Odero, EUSA Director Finance
|
8.30 am – 9.00 am |
Roads Safety Committee |
Prof. H. Murenga |
|
9.00 am – 10.30 am |
University Librarian |
Ms. J. Kinyanjui |
|
11.00 am. – 1.00 pm |
Vice- Chancellor’s Address Venue: Kilimo Hall |
Prof. Isaac. O. Kibwage |
|
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm |
L U N C H B R E A K |
|
|
2.00 pm - 5.00 pm |
Library tour |
Ms. J. Kinyanjui |
Saturday 24th August, 2024: P. Mwanzia & S. Mungai assisted by W. Keverenge, EUSA Dir. Gender & Co. Curri. Activities
|
9.00 am – 12.00 pm |
Venue: Sports Pavilion: Sports and Games
|
Mr. P. Mwanzia /Mr. S. Mungai |
Sunday 25th August, 2024: Dr. Rev. S. Nduati assisted by Religious Congress Person & Patrons
|
9.00 am – 12.00 pm |
Inter-Denominational Service |
Rev. Dr. S. Nduati
|
NOTE: Students are Encouraged to be Seated by 8.00 am Every Day during Orientation Period.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON YOUR PERSONAL SECURITY
- Promptly Report any suspicious individuals to the nearest usher or UNIFORMED Security Officer.
- All Student Ushers and University Staff Participating in Registration and Orientation Exercise MUST be identified by their Full Names on their Staff IDs, Student IDs and Badges.
- No money is charged during orientation. Immediately Report anybody soliciting for Money from you to: Emergency Cellphone Numbers in NO. 4.
- EMERGENCY, contact 0725 964 695 (Security Department Hotline) OR 0728 411 309 (Halls Department Hotline)
