ULAB marks freshers’ orientation with sustainability drive
With sustainability, environmental awareness and responsible citizenship at the heart of its educational vision, the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh organised a vibrant and engaging programme for newly admitted students of the Summer 2026 semester on its campus yesterday (14 May).
Rather than focusing solely on a traditional freshers' orientation programme, ULAB emphasised its commitment to building a sustainable and socially responsible university community through innovative initiatives, interactive sessions, cultural performances and student engagement activities involving both students and their families.
A major highlight of the orientation was the presentation of the "1 Seed Box – 5 Global Goals" initiative by ULAB Vice-Chancellor Professor Shamsad Mortuza, PhD.
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Under the initiative, every fresher received a special seed box containing all the necessary materials to grow a Bakul flower plant.
Encouraging students to actively engage with nature, the vice-chancellor invited them to nurture the plants and share their personal stories and experiences of growing Bakul flowers.
To support the initiative, ULAB has launched a dedicated segment on its website where students can document and share their individual journeys of growing the saplings.
The session also featured an introduction to Essential Skills, reinforcing ULAB's vision of innovation, responsible citizenship and experiential learning.
The programme began with an interactive ice-breaking session organised by the Student Affairs Office team, followed by the formal inauguration ceremony.
ULAB Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Jude William Genilo, PhD, shared insights on ULAB's academic vision, student development initiatives and achievements in global rankings.
He particularly highlighted ULAB's success in the World University Rankings for Innovation, where the university earned global recognition for its innovative approach to higher education.
The orientation concluded with cultural performances by ULAB Sangskriti Sangsad and different ULAB clubs, along with band performances by Grave Chant and Antonagar.
The performances created an engaging and inspiring environment for the freshers as they officially began their academic journey at ULAB.
