The 2015 Vice Chancellor's Luncheon was held on 17 December 2015.
On a speech read on his behalf, the Vice Chancellor expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all staff members for working tirelessly throughout out the year to make HIT the most preferred university brand, especially when the Institute celebrated its 10th Anniversary.
"As you are all know we have achieved great milestones despite the economic challenges our nation is facing. You remained resolute and focused on your work.", he said
He commended all staff to retain that spirit adding that as a result the Institute has earned several commendations and recognitions locally and internationally, among them the citation by the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Moyo when he made his inaugural visit to HIT on 25 August 2015. The Minister affirmed HIT’s adherence and committment to its mandate.
"HIT also scooped the RIO-SET best exhibitor among other universities for the second year running, the Best National Students Engineering Award among universities for the second year again, the International Platinum Technology Award For Best Trade Name from Association Otherways of Italy in May and the Award for Excellence in Sustainability Innovation from Africa Educational Leadership Awards to mention a few".
The Vice Chancellor urged all staff members to continue working studiously to execute the core business of the Institute our mandate by delivering lectures and ensuring all exams are written, marked, and results released in time.
"I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2016!", he concluded.
