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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)
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