TEST WEEK

After a long and probably boring week, another week comes up. It seems like this week is full of tests and submissions of assignments. I can actually imagine how many tests some students have today, talkless of the remaining of this week. Anyway guys, I think you must have read if you actually hhave tests. This week. Good luck and good morning.

AWARDS BY THE UNIVERSITY

1.    The Pro-Chancellor’s Prize: This is awarded to the student’s in the University with a minimum CGPA of 4.8 and above at graduation where more than one student fulfils  this condition. The prize money will be shared equally among them. 2.    The Vice-Chancellor’s Prize: This is awarded to the best in each Faculty wit CGPA of not less than 4.60. 3.    Faculty Prize: This is given to the student with the highest CGPA of not less than 4.5 in each Faculty. 4.    Dean’s Honours Roll: A national certificate which is given to all students at each level with an overall CGPA of 4.4 and above in each Faculty. 5.    Departmental Prize: This is given to the student with the overall best CGPA of not less than 4.25 in each department at graduation. 6.    Bowen University Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to the best student in each Faculty with CGPA of not less than 4.60. it covers tuition only and is utilizable at the     300 and 400 levels in the Faculty of  Science and Sciences Education and Faculty of Social Management Sciences. In the Faculty of Agriculture, it is utilizable at the 400 and 500 levels. If more than one student fulfils the condition in any one Faculty, the prize is shared equally among them. B.    Other Prizes: A number of individuals and companies have prizes in the University. It is hoped that prize will continue to increases as the University expands and establishes more Faculties and Units. The following prizes have been fully established and operative. 1.    Idea Konsult Prize: This is awarded to the best Graduating Student of the Computer Science Department. The Awardee gets a brand new complete computer system. 2.    Deaconess Chief (Mrs.) Christiana Ayodele Morondiya Prize: This is awarded to the best graduating female student in the University. 3.    Senator J. S. Zwingina’s Prize: This is awarded to the best graduating student in Human Communication and Economics separately. 4.    BACOSSA Award for Excellence and Godliness: This is awarded to the graduating student considered the best in holding the torch of excellence and Godliness with  CGPA not less than 2.40. 5.    Alma Rohm Baptist Church Award: This is awarded to the most outstanding Sanctuary Keeper in the Graduating Class. 6.    Professor Adedeji Awoniyi Prize:  is given to the best graduating student in Agriculture Economics. 7.    Late Deaconess Deborah Omotoyosi Apeke Prize: is awarded to the most well behaved female graduating in any discipline with at least a second class lower honours degree, who participated actively in the Chapel and Baptist Student’s Fellowship activities. She must also be adjudge to be of noble character during her undergraduate days. 8.    Late John Obitunde Lawale Memorial Prize: This is awarded to the best graduating student in Mass Communication. 9.    Late John Obitunde Lawale Prize of Christian-like Leadership-in Action: This is awarded to the graduating student leader who has potential for becoming an exemplary Christian leader in his/her life with CGPA of not less than 2.40. 10.    Dn. (Dr) Jokotoye Babalola Prize: This prize is awarded to the Bowen Baptist Student Fellowship President when the Institution/Student relationship is cordial and peaceful. 11.    Late Professor Samuel Olusegun Alabi Memorial Prize: is awarded to the best graduating student in Faculty of Agriculture. 12.    Deacon S. G. Laosebikan Scholarship: This is awarded to one deserving indigent undergraduate student of Bowen University, and of Iwo origin. 13.    Annual Scholarship Awards for Baptist Pastor’s Children: Ten (10) Scholarships are awarded annually to the Biological Children of Baptist Pastors in the Nigerian Baptist Convention. The scholarship covers only tuition, and it is awarded districtly on merit at the 200 level. 14.    Department of Philosophy and Religions Studies Rebate: The students admitted to the B.A. Honours in Religious Studies and B.A. Honours in Christian Religious Studies are given 50% rebate off the total of the school fees for each year of the three and four years duration of the programmes as may be applicable.   

8th Convocation

Bowen University is a private institution of the Nigerian Baptist Convention committed to adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly values to tertiary education in Nigeria 8TH CONVOCATION The Vice-Chancellor, Professor M. A. Ojo, on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff and Students of Bowen University wishes to notify the general public of the 8th Convocation of Bowen University,Iwo, Nigeria which commences on  Thursday 31st   October, 2013. The Programme of Events of the Ceremony is as follows: Date Event Time Venue Thursday 31st Oct., 2013 Baccalaureate/Choral Evening  5.00pm New Lecture Theatre Friday 1st Nov., 2013 Convocation Lecture 2.00pm New Lecture Theatre       Title:     BE DIFFERENT     Guest Speaker:     Deacon Nebolisa Arah     Agate Tower Limited,     Ikoyi, Lagos      Time  Venue Cocktail (Strictly by Invitation) 3.00pm   Saturday, 2nd   November, 2013 Convocation:   University Worship Centre   (Guests are to be seated by 9:30a.m)     (i)Conferment of First Degrees and Award of Prizes. 9.30am  University Worship Centre  (ii)Confirment of Postgraduate Degrees     (iii) Convocation Luncheon (Strictly by Invitation) 1.00pm Jubilee.Cafetaria All graduating students are requested to note that:  i.    Completion of graduation formalities including payment of Alumni Association dues, and collection of clearance, invitation cards and academic gowns, will commence on Wednesday, 30th October, 2013. ii.    Each graduand is entitled to two guest cards which will be available at the Faculty Office of the respective graduands. Graduands are also to collect Academic Gowns from their Faculties. iii.    All graduands are advised to observe the dress code of the University and ensure that they are at the Convocation Venue not later than 9.00am.  Any graduand improperly dressed or late to the Venue will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. iv.    Convocation rehearsal will hold on Friday 1st November, 2013 at the University Worship Centre at 5.00 p.m. R.S.V.P Chairman, Ceremonials Committee  Public Relations Officer 0803-359-7524  0803-427-3675  S. A. Ilupeju Ag. Registrar

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

The 27th of October, 2013 is going to be thanksgiving service in honour of bowenites and thanks to God for preserving our lives till date. So guys, for staylights, you know how thanksgiving sundays are everytime. So you better fill your stomach with water micro suntamine+flahine before coming to chapel tomorrow. What I simply mean is EAT before coming to chapel tomorrow. It is very important. And. Guys, most importantly, let us respect tomorrow and let us also respect God. It is thanksgiving sunday. Come out and give thanks to God. Have a nice night and a safe morning.

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

The 27th of October, 2013 is going a thanksgiving service in honour of bowenites and thanks to God for preserving our lives till date. So guys, for staylights, you know how thanksgiving sundays are everytime. So you better fill your stomach with water micro suntamine+flahine before coming to chapel tomorrow. What I simply mean is EAT before coming to chapel tomorrow. It is very important. And. Guys, most importantly, let us re spect tomorrow and let us also respect God. It is thanksgiving sunday. Come out and give thanks to God. Have a nice night and a safe morning.