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A fitting tribute to the late Prof. Macpherson
As it drew close to 2:30pm on the overcast Wednesday afternoon of 14th September 2011, the skies opened up and down came the rain!
As it drew close to 2:30pm on the overcast Wednesday afternoon of 14th September 2011, the skies opened up and down came the rain!
The dark clouds rumbled on as the unrelenting rain pounded, and the runoff gathered volume and pace, sweeping all that could be carried along with it down the roads.
The rain was indeed nature’s befitting stamp of approval on Makerere University’s decision to honour the late Professor Margaret Macpherson, who retired in 1981, after 36 years of dedicated service.
A picture of the smiling Prof. Macpherson projected on the chapel walls greeted celebrants as they made their way into cold St. Francis Chapel for the memorial service, the look in her eye warmly reassuring them that all was well.
The Vice Chancellor Professor Venansius Baryamureeba welcomed all present to the service and noted that as Makerereans, we were indeed all great beneficiaries of the Macpherson legacy, in light of the great literary personalities like; Ngugi wa Thiongo, Robert Serumaga, Byron Kawadwa, Timothy Wangusa, Micere Mugo, and others she helped mentor.
In his remarks, the Chief Guest, former Prime Minister of Uganda, and first Non-President Chancellor of Makerere University the Right Honourable Apollo Nsibambi warmed up the gathering with his satirical speech, complete with names of formerly naughty students of the late professor and how her effective communication skills often managed to successfully capture their attention.
He further charged the academic staff to emulate Prof. Macpherson by remaining accessible, adding useful comments on the scripts of students they assessed, conducting research and publishing those findings.
Guests, who included former two-time Vice Chancellor, Prof. William Senteza Kajubi, were thereafter hosted to a reception at the Makerere University Guest House where they had the chance to further interact and share pleasant memories of the Late Professor Margaret Macpherson.
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Remarks by the Chief Guest Rt. Hon. Prof. Apolo Nsibambi: doc, pdf, ps
Remarks by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba: doc, pdf, ps
The Memorial Service and reception were organized by The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, The Principal-College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Oswald Ndoleriire, The Dean-School of Languages, Literature and Communication, Dr. Ernest Okello-Ogwang, Prof. Arthur Gakwandi, Sr. Dr. Dominic Dipio, Assoc. Prof. Abasi Kiyimba, Dr. Susan Kiguli-Department of Literature, Dr. Patrick Mangeni, Chair-Department of Performing Arts, and The Acting Senior Public Relations Officer, Ms. Ritah Namisango.
mwamai@admin.mak.ac.ug, Public Relations Office
Waste Management efforts at Makerere University have been boosted by a donation of 30 waste bins by Centenary Bank’s Makerere Branch. The bins received on Monday 11th May 2026 in the Freedom Square by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe in the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), Prof. Sarah Ssali, Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Simon Kizito and other officials were handed over by the Branch Manager, Mr. Sunday Julius.
Appreciating the donation from Centenary Bank on behalf of University Management, Prof. Nawangwe noted that Makerere University strives to maintain “the cleanest environment in Kampala”, especially as a good example to future leaders, the students.
Acknowledging earlier donations to the Halls of Residence by Centenary Bank, Prof. Nawangwe described the ceremony as “the beginning of a long journey of collaboration in environmental stewardship,” with separation of plastics from biodegradable waste earmarked as the next step in user education.
In his remarks, Mr. Sunday noted that the donation was in line with the Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives, particularly the Social component, where supporting institutions with waste management facilities to enhance hygiene is key. “It is important for Centenary Bank to give back to the society where it makes money”, he emphasized.
Describing Makerere University as the “main institution that Centenary Bank operates a branch”, Mr. Sunday recognised the donation as a step in the right direction with a valuable partner.
The newly-donated bins will be placed in various public locations under supervision of the Estates and Works Directorate.
Makerere University and the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA (ND) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which opens opportunities for collaboration between the two historic and leading research institutions in the areas of staff and student exchange, joint research and training, joint supervision of graduate students, and others.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe signed on behalf of Makerere University and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, the 18th President signed on behalf of the University of Notre Dame. The ceremony, which was held at the University of Notre Dame campus at South Bend, Indiana was witnessed by Dr. Lorna Magara, the Chairperson of the Council of Makerere University, who led the Mak delegation.
Dr. Magara appreciated the institutionalisation of the collaboration between the two universities and the very warm hospitality accorded to the Mak delegation.
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