MAKERERE UNIVERSITY THE MAIN BUILDING THE FREEDOM SQUARE MAKERERE UNIVERSITY VICE CHANCELLOR PROF. BARNABAS NAWANGWE. Established in 1922 as a humble technical school. Makerere University is one of the oldest and most prestigious English Universities in Africa.  Offers degree, postgraduate and doctoral programs. Once called the “ Harvard of Africa.” The University transitioned from the faculty - based to the College system in December 2011. Makerere University has a comprehensive curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels across disciplines in sciences and Technology , Business and Management , Social Sciences , Humanities and Education. THE MAIN BUILDING THE FREEDOM SQUARE

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY’S VISION AND MISSION To be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa. MISSION To provide innovative teaching, learning, research and services responsive to National and Global needs. CORE VALUES Allegiance to the Institution Integrity Customer Responsiveness Professionalism Openness to Diversity

GOOD THINGS ABOUT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY INCLUDE: Places of worship The freedom square The swimming pool THE NEW AND UNIQUE GRADUATION GOWN The banks The library Sculptures Halls of residence

PLACES OF WORSHIP THEY ARE MAJORLY FOUR PLACES OF WORSHIP AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ST.FRANCIS CHAPEL FOR THE ANGLICANS ST.AUGUSTINE CHAPEL FOR THE CATHOLICS THE UNIVERSITY MOSQUE FOR THE MOSLEMS ST FRANCIS CHAPEL THE UNIVERSITY MOSQUE ST AUGUSTINE CHAPEL

St. francisis chapel For the anglicans Services on Sunday are as follows: English Service: 7.00 am, 9.00 am and 11.00 am Lugbara Service: 1.00 pm, Youth Service: 4.00 pm It is located behind the main administration building FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLICS HOLY MASS RUNS ON SUNDAYS AS FIRST MASS: 7:00AM SECOND MASS 9:00AM THIRD MASS: 11:00 AM FOURTH MASS 6:00 PM

THE UNIVERSITY MOSQUE THE UNIVERSITY MOSQUE It is for Muslims Congregational prayers: five times daily Juma prayers: 1:00PM (Fridays) It is located near the main gate

STUDENTS IN THE FREEDOM SQUARE DURING GRADUATION The freedom square is a good place and an open ground for student relaxation, It is used for graduation ceremonies, student leaders campaigns. Student associations also convene at the freedom square for meetings. Makerere students converge at the university’s Freedom Square to be awarded with degrees and PhDs in different courses. A VIDEO SHOWING THE 67TH GRADUATION CEREMONY.

THE SWIMMING POOL FOR RELAXATION AND HAVING FUN The university swimming pool is a place for relaxation by the students. This is mostly when the students are stressed It’s a good recreational place and its affordable for the students STUDENTS READY TO SWIM THE SWIMMING POOL

THE NEW AND UNIQUE GRADUATION GOWN THE NEW MAK GRADUATION GOWN MAKERERE UNIVERSITY EFFECTIVE WITH THE 67th GRADUATION DESIGNED A UNIQUE GRADUATION GOWN TO DIFFERENTIATE IT’S SELF FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES. THE NEW GOWN HAS MAKERERE UNIVERSITY LOGO AND IT’S OFFICIAL COLORS. GRADUANDS IN THE NEW GRADUATION GOWN

THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Makerere University library has one of the best libraries. The library is well equipped with a variety of books The library has computers connected to the internet that enables students to do research The library has enough space where the students read from  The library provide wireless cable pots where students can access wireless internet The library has past records for example newspapers and others availed for students THE LIBRARY STUDENTS IN THE LIBRARY COMPUTER LABARATORY STUDENTS REVISING IN THE LIBRARY

BANKS AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY Makerere University has a number of banks These banks are within the proximity of the students It makes it easier for the students to bank tuition THESE INCLUDE: DFCU Bank Centenary Bank Stanbic Bank Crane Bank Post bank Orient bank

The bad of Makerere University Constant strikes Poor structures Poor sanitation

Constant strikes Makerere university is widely known for strikes that happen almost every semester. The university council at so many times fails to resolve student’s grievances amicably.

Mak poor structures Some structures at makerere university are in a sorry state. They require renovation.

Poor sanitation Thus includes poor disposal of rubbish Dirty toilets in halls of residence and at some colleges.

Conclusion WE BUILD FOR THE FUTURE Makerere university remains the Harvard of Africa and the best university in Africa. We shall always carry with us the pride of having studied at The mighty Makerere University. WE BUILD FOR THE FUTURE