Divine Word University’s (DWU) President Father (Fr.) Philip Gibbs challenged 837 graduates to contribute to nation building in PNG through thoughtful decision-making and committed service during the universities 41st graduation ceremony last Friday.
He stressed the importance of “pasin diwai”– the duty of care shared by the university and its alum within the workforce and community – and referenced a quote from a farmworker Caesar Chavez which ties it into this notion: “The end of all knowledge is service to all.”
Fr. Gibbs stated that graduations is a celebration of not only their achievements but also who they are as individuals and what they want to become during their time of study at the University.
The DWU Community is now sending its students to positively contribute and be off service throughout the country and beyond.
He reassured the Minister for Higher Education Research Science and Technology, Don Polye that DWU is prepared to work with the ministry for integral human development through higher education.
He highlighted saying that “DWU’s commitment as a faith based university which gives added value to the university graduates contribution.”
However, he asserted that greater stability in partnership with the government would greatly help in contributing to national objectives.
Meanwhile, Minister Polye stressed the need for universities in the country to move towards digitalization in order to meet international standards offered by esteemed universities across the globe.