the good and bad things around makerere university

BACKGROUND OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITYEstablished in 1922 as a technical college . In 1949 , it

became a University college affiliated to the University College of London , offering courses leading to the general degrees of its then mother institution. This affiliation lasted until 1963 when it became one of the three constituent colleges of the University in 1970 by an Act of Parliament. This status continued until 2001 was enacted. Makerere University offers not only day but also evening and external study programmes to the student body of about 40 , 000 undergraduates and 3 , 000 postgraduates ( both Ugandan and foreign ). It is also a very active centre for research.

BACKGROUND OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITY CONTINUEDThe University transitioned from the faculty -

based to the College system in December 2011.

Among the public Universities , Makerere University shares 53% of the enrollment. , Gulu University 6% ,Busitema Universityb1% and Kyambogo University 36 %. 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.

GOOD THINGS ABOUT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY INCLUDE:Places of worshipThe green faunaThe freedom squareThe swimming poolThe banksThe librarySculpturesHalls of residence

PLACES OF WORSHIPMakerere University

has mainly three places of worship.

St . Augustine chapel

The university Mosque

St . Francis chapel

ST. AUGUSTINE CHAPELIt is for the Roman

Catholics Holy mass runs on

Sundays as : First mass : 7: 00amSecond mass: 9 : 00 amThird mass : 11 : 00 a.mFourth mass: 6: 00 p.mDuring the week days ,

there are three masses , 7 : 00 am , 1: 00p.m and 6 : p.m

ST. FRANCISIS CHAPELIt is for AnglicansServices on Sunday are

as follows :-English services : 1:00

a.m, 9:00 a.m , and 11: am

Lugbara service : 1 :00 p.m

Youth service 4 :00 p.mIt is located behind the

main Administration Building.

UNIVERSITY MOSQUEIt is for MuslimsCongregational prayers :-Five times a daily.Juma prayers :-1:00 p.m ( Fridays )It is located near the , main

gateConclusion , many of

Makerere University students go to different places of worship around campus. Others places of worship include:-Full Gospel church , and the SDA church.

THE GREEN FAUNA AROUND CAMPUSMakerere University is

endowed with the good green vegetation. There are green trees, the grass and these have been helpful to students.

they read their books under the trees , and play there sports on the green ground blessed with enough grass. The green makes the University look beautiful.

THE FREEDOM SQUAREThe students read

their books from there.

The graduation ceremony and other functions are held from there.

It is a very important and beautiful thing around Makerere University.

THE SWIMMING POOLThe Makerere University

swimming pool has rules and regulations.

On the hot days , students go to the swimming pool to cool their bodies.

This swimming pool earns the University some money for they welcome even none students whom they charge.

THE BANKS AROUND MAKERERE UNIVERSITYMakerere University

has banks that are strategically located in the favour of the students. The banks include :- CRANE BANK

DFCU BANK

CENTENUARY BANK

STANBIC BANK

HALLS OF RESIDENCEMakerere University has

different halls of residence.

The halls accommodate the male and female students.

Mitchell hall and Living stone hall , are one the good halls of residence for the male students.

Africa hall is one of the good halls for the female students.

MITCHELL HALL

LIVING STONE HALL.

AFRICA HALL

SCULPUTRE AROUND CAMPUSMWALIMU JULIUS K .

NYERERE.It was unveiled by H.E.

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni president of the Republic of Uganda on the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of East Africa on 29th June 2013. He was the chancellor of the University of East Africa . 1963 -1970.

PROFESSOR WILLIAM SENTEZA KAJUBI.In recognition of 60

years of exemplary service to the education trainer , administrator , of tertiary institutions and education policy advisor.

“ Knowledge is wealth “

THE LIBRARYMakerere University

has a library.The students go there

for their independent study.

It is mostly busy during the examination time

BAD THINGS ABOUT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

Bad roadsPoor supporting staff

housesPoor garbage collectionThe toilets and urinalsThe Music , dance and

drama departmentThe poor application

system.

THE TOILETS AND URINALS IN INSIBIRWA HALL

POOR SUPPORTING STAFF HOUSESThe supporting staff

houses are in a bad shape.

They want the concerned department around the university to work on their houses because they too do a great job for them.

THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC , DANCE AND DRAMA

It is of the greatest departments around Makerere University.

Most of the greatest artists in the country have gone through it.

Though ,structures are not pleasing to the sight.

POOR GARBAGE DISPOSALMakerere

University disposes the garbage by the road side

This makes the environment look untidy

BAD ROADS The road between Mary Stuart and Lumumba halls.

BAD ROADS CONTINUEDThe road heading to Africa hall and Living stone hall.

THE POOR APPLICATION SYSTEMThe applicants stand in long queues to get the admission form.