Introduction

The Garrett Geography Society provides the students and staff members a platform for active and regular activities related to Geography. The Society also arranges Study Tours, Invited Lectures, Seminars and Functions on a regular basis.

News & Events

GCU LAHORE CELEBRATES NATIONAL PLANTATION DAY

GC University Lahore Botany Department celebrated the National Plantation Day by planting saplings in the university premises. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman inaugurated the plantation campaign by planting a sapling at the GCU Scholars’ Gardens. GCU Botany Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Zaheer ud Din Khan  and a large number of students were also present on the occasion.

Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman Vice Chancellor GCU plants a sapling at

GCU Scholar Gardens in connection with the National Plantation Day.
 

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman announced that GCU Lahore would plant as many as 5,000 saplings of indigenous plants at the GCU Kala Shah Kaku Campus to create a healthy and conducive learning environment. “I believe that essence of learning lies in the close relationship with nature”, he added.  He said that only the safe and unpolluted environment can guarantee the healthy existence of our future generations and we have to feel our responsibility on both individual as well as societal grounds. He desired that all departments of the University to take part in the plantation campaign.

Later, various academic and administrative heads of the GC University Lahore planted trees on the university premises to mark the Day.

(19-08-2011)

“Darakhton Ke Bhoot” draws loud applause

Horticulture Society Wednesday staged Urdu play “Darakhton Ke Bhoot” (Trees’ Ghosts) AT THE BUKHARI AUDITOIUM which drew a loud applause from the audience for its insightful and earnest messages conveyed in light humorous vein. The theme of the play is deforestation and its consequences on environment and human lives. The cast of the play includes Haroon as Chaudhry Sahib, Iqra as Mrs. Chaudhry Sahib, Moaz Saeed as Naseehat Aapa, Sarah as Sobia Boota, Ahmed and Sohaib as servants, Bilal Ibrahim as Shehri Babu, Humayra Shahzadi as Witch, Muhammad Ahmad as Ali, Osama as Village Boy and Adnan Ahmed as Sayin Gum Baba.  Fatima, Iqra and Farha played the roles of village girls.   

The play, written by GCU BS (Honors) Electronic student Haroon Mehmood, opens in a peaceful and healthy environment of a village where people are happy, kind and active. The situation starts changing as soon as the Chaudhry of the village allows industrialists to fell trees and install factories. The encounters amongst the characters are both witty and insightful. The play is also an open criticism on fake spiritual leaders who fool others for money. The play also raises criticism on the greedy nature of humans who sacrifice common welfare of society for their small interests.

GCU Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz, appreciating the efforts of GCU Horticulture Society, said Government College Lahore has the longest history of art and literature among all the educational institutions of Pakistan. In 1890s during the tenure of Prof. Bell and Mr. Dallinger as Principals of the College, scenes from Shakespearian plays were staged here. By the turn of the century, GC Dramatics Club not only was staging English plays but also plays in Sanskrit, Urdu and Punjabi. In 1902, the Club performed Kali Das’s Shakuntala, the play was such a big success that it was performed again the next year,” He added.

The Dean Faculty of Arts said that during 1940s, the Club rapidly developed and it was mainly due to the association of Prof. G.D Sondhi and Prof. Ahmad Shah Bukhari Patras. Prof. Sondhi and Prof. Bukhari both staged Hamlet and performed the role of Hamlet with perfection. The Vice Chancellor of Punjab University at that time performed the role of the Ghost.

GCU Horticulture Society Adviser Prof. Dr. Zaheerud Din said the play “Darakhton Ke Bhoot” was aimed at raising awareness among students about environmental pollution and importance of trees. He said that global climates are changing rapidly. Ozone layer is depleting because through the years, people have been doing activities that harm the environment. He said that they need to mobilize students to raise their voice against the anti-environment activities..  

The play was followed by a musical evening in which members of the GCU Nazir Ahmed Music Society (NAMS) gave rocking performances.

(14-07-2011)

Horticulture Society GCU celebrates the glory of spring

Horticulture Society organized the Fresh Flowers Exhibition to celebrating the glory of spring. The theme was ‘flowers signify everything that is positive in this world like; life, beauty, love and happiness’. Besides the GC University Lahore, the students from various colleges of Lahore city including Kinnaird College, Govt. College for Women (Gulberg), Islamia College and Fatima Jinnah College put on display the indigenous spring flowers decorated in stylish handmade baskets, pots and pans and blended the venue, Abdus Salam Hall of the University, in fragrantly vibrant and shining colors to appease the minds and hearts of flower lovers.

The participants pose for a group photo with Prof. Dr. lkram-Ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU

at the Fresh Flowers Exhibition on the theme ‘flowers signify everything that is positive in this world like;

life, beauty, love and happiness’ at the Government College University Lahore.

The GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) opened the exhibition, saying that multifarious colors and fragrance have left him completely dazzled. “Flowers are the one of the most beautiful gift of the Allah Almighty to the mankind. They are the part and parcel of our life as these add colors, fragrance and beauty to our gardens, homes and all our social gatherings,” he added. Prof. Ikram-ul-Haq, a botanist, said that Pakistan has great potential to earn valuable foreign exchange through the export of indigenous flowers. He called on the GCU botanists to explore new varieties of roses and other followers with a view to boosting exports of flowers. The vice chancellor also highlighted the use of flowers in medicines. 

GCU Botany Department Chairperson Dr. Zaheerud Din said the flower arrangements at the exhibition are impressive in terms of creativity and aesthetically unique presentations.

The visitors and students appreciated the Horticulture Society saying that it provided opportunity to enjoy the festivity of spring. Later, the Vice Chancellor gave away shields and certificates to the participants of the flower exhibition.

(19-04-2011)

GCU VICE CHANCELLOR INAUGURATES tree plantation campaign

The Botany Department GCU Lahore on Thursday kicked off the Tree Plantation Campaign, celebrating the 2011 as the International Year of Forests. The vice chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) inaugurated the Tree Plantation Campaign by planting a tree at the university’s Sports Complex.

Addressing the ceremony, he called on the GCU students to plant at least one tree during the campaign. He also directed the Botany Department to issue saplings to GCU students for plantation.  Prof. Ikram said that the GCU would celebrate 2011 as the International Year for Forests with firm commitment to tree plantation and raise awareness on conservation. He said that GCU has set a target of planting more than 10,000 trees in GCU Lahore and New Campus at Kala Shah Kaku. The Vice Chancellor called on the faculty members and students to ensure the conservation of each tree they plant.

Prof. Dr. lkram-ul-Haq (Sl), GCU Vice Chancellor opens GCU Botany Department

Tree Plantation Campaign by planting a tree at GCU Sports Complex.
 

Chairperson Botany Department, Prof. Dr. Khalid Hameed Sheikh (Professor Emeritus) and Director Sports GCU also planted trees on this occasion.

(25-03-2011)

GCUHS TO PLANT 10,000 TREES

The GCUL Horticulture Society will plant as many as 10,000 trees in the City celebrating 2011 as the International Year of Forests. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Tuesday inaugurated the Society Tree Plantation Campaign by planting a tree at the university’s Sports Complex.    

Addressing the students, the vice chancellor said that the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests and GCU would celebrate it with firm commitment to tree plantation and raise awareness on conservation. He said that GCU has set a target of planting more than 10,000 trees in Lahore and GCU New Campus at Kala Shah Kaku. He said that Punjab Forest Department and Pakistan Botanic Gardens Network Secretariat is providing saplings to GCU for its plantation drive. The Vice Chancellor called on the faculty members and students to ensure the conservation of each tree they plant. Prof. Dr Zaheer-ud-Din said that all senior GCU faculty members would plant tree on the university campus to motivate the students to take part in this drive.

(02-02-2011)

GCUHS clean sweeps Flower Show

GCU Horticulture Society has clean swept three-day Annual Chrysanthemum Flower Show 2010 organized by the Pakistan Horticulture Society at the Racecourse Park. The GCU Horticulture Society outshined students from scores of educational institutions and won 10 of total 12 positions in the contest, while the remaining two positions were secured by the Kinniard College, Lahore.

In “As You Like” category, Rida Zia won the first position, while Saadia Iqbal and Quratul Ain secured the second and third positions. In “Japanese Style” style category, Quratul Ain bagged the first position, while, Rida Zia and Saadia Iqbal stood second and third. In “Corner Table”, Rida Zia won the first position, while Iqra Abbass of Kinniard College secured both second and third positions in the category.

In “Centre Table”, Quratul Ain won the first position, while Saadia Iqbal and Shafaq Amir were declared second and third.

The Society’s Adviser Dr. Zaheer-ud-Khan lauding the efforts of the university students, said that the society has presented more that 32 models at the flower show.

(02-12-2010)

GCU HORTICULTURE SOCIETY ORGANIZES Walk ON World Environment Day

The world has enough to satisfy every man’s need but not every man’s greed, said the students and teachers of the Government College University Lahore Botany Department while holding a walk on the eve of the World Environment Day. The walk, organized by the GCU Horticulture Society, passed through various departments of the university and was concluded at the Botany Department. The participants were holding banners inscribed with caricatures and slogans including ‘go green or I will scream’, ‘better save than sorry’, ‘save earth — it’s the only one we have’ and ‘its your mother calling, don’t keep her on hold.’ The banners were also laying stress on planting tress and sustainable use of the world resources. GCU Botany Department Chairperson Dr Zaheerud Din said that the walk was aimed at raising awareness among the students about the environment related issues.

Addressing the students on current situation of environmental deterioration, GCU Dean of Sciences Dr Ikramul Haq said that the massive felling of tress in the past decades had endangered the biodiversity of the country. He said that now mass plantation of tress is the best way to reduce pollution from the environment. He suggested that such trees are needed to be planted which can absorb pollution from the environment.

(4-06-2010)

INTER-COLLEGIATE COMPETITION DRY FLOWERS BLOSSOM AT GCU

The dry and artificial flowers spring into blossom at the Government College University Lahore as the university’s Horticulture Society Wednesday organised the Artificial and Dry Flowers Inter-collegiate Competition at Dr Abdus Salam Hall. As many as 125 students of 11 educational including Govt Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore College for Women University, Punjab University and Islamia College put on display scores of art pieces of dried and artificial  leaves, roots, stems, flowers and fruits decorated in stylish handmade baskets, pots and pans.

Speaking on occasion, GCU Dean of Sciences Dr Ikramul Haq lauded the skills of the participating students, saying that all these dried and preserved flowers, bouquets, pot pourri, floral crafts, decoration pieces and wreaths are masterpieces, adding that “the exhibition is sight for art and flower lovers.

GCU Botany Chairperson Dr Zaheerud Din said all dry flowers are aesthetically beautiful and they enhance liveliness of any place. “They add a touch of elegance and form a unique gift that adds an undeniable charm and brings a smile to just about any occasion,” he added.

Talking to media, Horticulture Society President Muhammad Fatima said dried flowers give pleasure to eyes as well as heart as they can be artistically arranged in any way.

Later prizes were given to the winners of the competition.  Gulberg College Lahore students secured the overall first prize while Samnabad College stood second and the team of Fatima Jinnah Medical College won the third prize. However, GCU as host did not compete for prizes.

(10-02-2010)