Another year and another successful “Recruitment Day” was held on October 6, 2017, at Notre Dame University-Louaize North Lebanon Campus (NDU-NLC). The various NDU club members made a concerted effort to motivate other students to participate and join them.
Each year witnesses the formation of many new clubs at NDU, bringing with them new ideas and activities, and Recruitment Day 2017 was no exception. This event was brimming with life amid a backdrop of savory food and upbeat music, many giveaways, and a host of exciting and original activities.
Currently, the University is home to a number of clubs, such as the Free Will Club, My Club, ASHRAE Society, IEEE Society, ASME Society, Social Club, Horizon Club, Discovery Club, Film Club, Design Club, Interactive Club, Architecture Club.
In his welcome address, NLC Director Fr. Francois Akl said that ignorance is the primary tool for destruction and terrorism. In that regard, if education appears expensive then ignorance is exorbitant, especially since money cannot compensate certain types of losses. Based on this hard fact and despite the color, creed, or affiliation of any faculty, staff, or student, we must all gather under one peaceful roof – the roof of NDU.
Fr. Akl pledged that the University would continue to pursue its mission, which is to provide high quality education and an environment conducive to learning. “In my capacity as director of NLC, I find myself in the unique position to better serve you,” he said.
NLC Public Relations and Faculty of Business Administration and Economics (FBAE) Assistant Elsie Kfoury Girgis in her welcome note greeted all the new students and promised that 2017 would be a truly exciting year.
“Hand in hand, great things happen,” she said.
Dunkin’ Donuts distributed delicious doughnuts while Golden Food, Obegi, and PromoNet Advertising also distributed some of their most popular food products. The Lebanese Red Cross, moreover, organized a road safety drill to increase road safety awareness, especially among the youth.
Finally, Perla el-Alam, a young talented singer, entertained the audience with her soothing voice and her shining personality.