{"id":9576,"date":"2026-08-07T08:20:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:20:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/?p=9576"},"modified":"2026-08-07T08:21:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T05:21:32","slug":"chuss-undergraduate-freshers-challenged-to-champion-humanities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/chuss-undergraduate-freshers-challenged-to-champion-humanities\/","title":{"rendered":"CHUSS Undergraduate Freshers Challenged to Champion Humanities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Makerere University\u2019s College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS) has challenged its newly admitted undergraduate students to embrace academic excellence, leadership and innovation as they prepare to project the college\u2019s global reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The call was made during the 2026\/2027 CHUSS Freshers Orientation Ceremony at the College Quadrangle, where the Principal, Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala urged hundreds of new students to see themselves as intellectual assets capable of transforming society through knowledge in humanities and social sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assoc. Prof. Nkabala said CHUSS students must reject misconceptions that humanities disciplines are less valuable than science and technology fields, arguing that social knowledge remains central to communication, governance, innovation and human development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;You are the excellent minds we must mine for the world<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Nkabala told freshers that their admission to CHUSS represented an opportunity to demonstrate the relevance of humanities and social sciences in solving global challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She described the college as the intellectual and moral foundation of Makerere University, saying its disciplines provide the critical skills required to interpret, communicate and apply scientific and technological discoveries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Assoc.-Prof.-Helen-Nambalirwa-Nkabala-welcoming-the-freshers-to-the-college-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Assoc.-Prof.-Helen-Nambalirwa-Nkabala-welcoming-the-freshers-to-the-college-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Assoc.-Prof.-Helen-Nambalirwa-Nkabala-welcoming-the-freshers-to-the-college-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Assoc.-Prof.-Helen-Nambalirwa-Nkabala-welcoming-the-freshers-to-the-college-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Assoc.-Prof.-Helen-Nambalirwa-Nkabala-welcoming-the-freshers-to-the-college-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Assoc.-Prof.-Helen-Nambalirwa-Nkabala-welcoming-the-freshers-to-the-college-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Assoc.-Prof.-Helen-Nambalirwa-Nkabala-welcoming-the-freshers-to-the-college-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Assoc. Prof. Helen Nambalirwa Nkabala welcoming the freshers to the college<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWherever you go, when you hear people say that the Humanities and Social Sciences are nothing, just tell them that such a statement is coming because there is a lack of knowledge and understanding. Take your time to educate whoever does not appreciate this field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She added:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is for that reason that we are \u2018The Mine of Excellent Minds\u2019and YOU are those excellent minds. We shall mine until the entire world gets to know that you arrived.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp; Principal encouraged students to remain committed throughout their academic journey, emphasizing discipline, resilience and personal responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAll the professors and administrators standing before you today were once where you are sitting. If we navigated this path successfully, you will also go through it and come out triumphant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHUSS is a university within a university<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Principal Assoc. Prof. Eric Awich Ochen reinforced the college\u2019s strategic importance, describing CHUSS as one of Makerere\u2019s largest and most influential academic units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the college plays a critical role in producing the human capital required to drive Uganda\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCHUSS is the most vibrant college in Makerere University and is universally regarded as the true soul of the institution. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe consistently refers to our college as \u2018a university within a university.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Deputy-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Deputy-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Deputy-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Deputy-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Deputy-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Deputy-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Deputy-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Deputy Principal welcoming the freshers<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Ochen told students that their training in fields such as political science, journalism, psychology, social work and performing arts would equip them with skills necessary for national transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAchieving Uganda\u2019s economic transformation requires high-quality human capital, and CHUSS is the primary incubator of that transformative human capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use knowledge to solve society\u2019s challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives from the School of Social Sciences introduced freshers to programmes under Social Work and Social Administration, Political Science and Public Administration, and Sociology and Anthropology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Peter Nareeba, representing Dean Dr. Justus Twesigye, encouraged students to develop strong research habits and understand the role of social sciences in addressing governance and community challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe social sciences equip students with analytical tools to understand and respond to complex societal problems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Kizito urged students to focus on critical thinking, research and practical application of knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your voice shapes society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials from the School of Languages, Literature and Communication urged students to recognize the power of language, media and storytelling in shaping public opinion and preserving culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Levis Mugumya, representing Dean Prof. Sauda Namyalo, introduced departments including Journalism and Communication, Literature, African Languages, European and Oriental Languages, and Linguistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Head of Journalism and Communication Dr. Aisha Sembatya Nakiwala said communication students occupy a strategic position in the digital era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-academic-staff-at-CHUSS-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x589.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-academic-staff-at-CHUSS-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-academic-staff-at-CHUSS-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-academic-staff-at-CHUSS-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-academic-staff-at-CHUSS-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-1536x883.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-academic-staff-at-CHUSS-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-2048x1177.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Some of the academic staff at CHUSS welcoming the freshers during orientation<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCommunication students are at the cutting edge of modern media, digital narratives and public advocacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poet and academic Dr. Susan Kiguli advised students to remain attentive to university experiences that contribute to their growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEvery minute detail in university life is critical to your eventual success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;Hard work determines success<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The School of Liberal and Performing Arts encouraged students to combine creativity, discipline and intellectual curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representing Dean Prof. Pamela Khanakwa, Dr. Charlotte Mafumbo told students that academic success depended on commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-introducing-themselves-and-welcoming-freshers-during-the-orientation-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-introducing-themselves-and-welcoming-freshers-during-the-orientation-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-introducing-themselves-and-welcoming-freshers-during-the-orientation-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-introducing-themselves-and-welcoming-freshers-during-the-orientation-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-introducing-themselves-and-welcoming-freshers-during-the-orientation-1536x940.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-introducing-themselves-and-welcoming-freshers-during-the-orientation-2048x1254.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-introducing-themselves-and-welcoming-freshers-during-the-orientation-700x430.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Some of the staff at CHUSS introducing themselves and welcoming freshers during the orientation<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHard work kills no man; it is laziness that does.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Christine Mbabazi Mpyangu said CHUSS provides a platform for intellectual growth and character development, while arts lecturers highlighted the role of music, theatre and performance in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You are constantly becoming<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The School of Psychology advised freshers to take responsibility for their choices as they transition into university life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof. Roscoe Kasujja from the Department of Mental Health warned that increased freedom at university requires maturity and self-management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom the moment we are born, we become, and we continue to become. Now that you are here at Makerere, the reality is you are actively becoming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He encouraged students to seek help whenever they experience academic pressure or emotional difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMental health is not a static destination; it is something you must actively nurture day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grades are earned, not give<\/strong><strong>n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHUSS Registrar Mr. Vincent Abigaba guided students on academic regulations, examinations and semester requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-making-remarks-during-the-orientation-1024x832.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-making-remarks-during-the-orientation-1024x832.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-making-remarks-during-the-orientation-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-making-remarks-during-the-orientation-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-making-remarks-during-the-orientation-1536x1248.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-making-remarks-during-the-orientation-2048x1663.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>The academic registrar making remarks during the orientation<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reminded students that the academic calendar consists of 15 weeks of teaching followed by examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFaculty members do not give retakes; students earn their grades based on effort, attendance and compliance with assessment requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Protect your digital identity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICT Lead Mr. Arthur Opio introduced students to Makerere\u2019s online systems, including ACMIS, student email services and e-learning platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He warned students against cyber threats and misuse of digital accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDo not share passwords, click suspicious links or visit unsafe websites that expose your devices and information.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">College Librarian Mrs. Justine Namuddu encouraged students to use library resources early in their academic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you do not make the library your best friend early, it will call for you as an emergency during exam time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sexual harassment will not be tolerate<\/strong><strong>d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials from Makerere University\u2019s Gender Mainstreaming Directorate warned students against harassment and discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-representative-from-Gender-mainstreaming-advising-freshers-about-sexual-harrassment-1024x805.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-representative-from-Gender-mainstreaming-advising-freshers-about-sexual-harrassment-1024x805.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-representative-from-Gender-mainstreaming-advising-freshers-about-sexual-harrassment-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-representative-from-Gender-mainstreaming-advising-freshers-about-sexual-harrassment-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-representative-from-Gender-mainstreaming-advising-freshers-about-sexual-harrassment-1536x1208.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-representative-from-Gender-mainstreaming-advising-freshers-about-sexual-harrassment-2048x1610.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>A representative from Gender Mainstreaming advising freshers about sexual harassment<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms. Cynthia Komakech Ayaa said the university maintains a zero-tolerance policy against sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSexual consent is non-negotiable, and violations attract serious disciplinary and legal consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Embrace Leadership<\/strong><strong>, <\/strong><strong>CHUSS chose you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 91st Makerere University Guild President, Sentamu Churchill James, a CHUSS alumnus, encouraged students to develop leadership skills and maintain discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said CHUSS has historically produced influential student leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-addressing-and-welcoming-freshers-to-the-college-1024x759.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-addressing-and-welcoming-freshers-to-the-college-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-addressing-and-welcoming-freshers-to-the-college-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-addressing-and-welcoming-freshers-to-the-college-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-addressing-and-welcoming-freshers-to-the-college-1536x1139.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-addressing-and-welcoming-freshers-to-the-college-2048x1518.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Student leaders addressing and welcoming freshers to the college<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou did not choose CHUSS; CHUSS chose you! You are in the only college where true leaders are made, not born.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He attributed his rise to leadership to three principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPrayer, Discipline and Unyielding Dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use freedom responsibly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former CHUSS student leaders Belinda Nanyange and Woti Ambrose advised freshers to balance independence with responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nanyange said university freedom should be used positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMakerere will give you freedom you have never experienced before\u2014no one will force you to attend class or do prep. Use that freedom to build lasting networks and define your legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current CHUSS Guild Council leaders assured students that their office would continue advocating for student welfare and organizing academic and social activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The orientation concluded with presentations from cultural, religious and academic student associations, welcoming freshers into the wider CHUSS community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Story by<\/strong><strong>Andrew Twahirwa<\/strong><strong> &#8211; <\/strong><strong>4th Year Journalism and Communication Student<\/strong><br><strong>Photo: Peninah Nalubega<\/strong><strong> &#8211; <\/strong><strong>&nbsp;4th Year Journalism and Communication Student<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" data-id=\"9584\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-section-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x641.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-section-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-section-of-freshers-during-orientation-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-section-of-freshers-during-orientation-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-section-of-freshers-during-orientation-1536x961.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-section-of-freshers-during-orientation-2048x1281.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A section of freshers during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9585\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A shot of freshers during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9586\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-wide-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-wide-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-wide-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-wide-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-wide-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-wide-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/A-wide-shot-of-freshers-during-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A wide shot of freshers during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9587\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Academic-staff-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Academic-staff-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Academic-staff-during-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Academic-staff-during-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Academic-staff-during-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Academic-staff-during-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Academic-staff-during-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Academic staff during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9588\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/An-aerial-view-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/An-aerial-view-of-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/An-aerial-view-of-freshers-during-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/An-aerial-view-of-freshers-during-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/An-aerial-view-of-freshers-during-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/An-aerial-view-of-freshers-during-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/An-aerial-view-of-freshers-during-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An aerial view of freshers during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9589\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Freshers-at-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Freshers-at-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Freshers-at-the-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Freshers-at-the-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Freshers-at-the-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Freshers-at-the-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Freshers-at-the-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Freshers at the orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9590\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-administrative-staff-at-the-college-welcoming-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-administrative-staff-at-the-college-welcoming-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-administrative-staff-at-the-college-welcoming-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-administrative-staff-at-the-college-welcoming-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-administrative-staff-at-the-college-welcoming-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-administrative-staff-at-the-college-welcoming-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-administrative-staff-at-the-college-welcoming-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the administrative staff at the college welcoming the freshers during the orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9591\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the freshers during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9592\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-freshers-during-the-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the freshers during the orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9593\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-staff-at-CHUSS-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the staff at CHUSS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9594\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-student-leaders-addressing-the-freshers-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-student-leaders-addressing-the-freshers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-student-leaders-addressing-the-freshers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-student-leaders-addressing-the-freshers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-student-leaders-addressing-the-freshers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-student-leaders-addressing-the-freshers-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-student-leaders-addressing-the-freshers-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the student leaders addressing the freshers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9596\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-undergraduate-freshers-during-the-orientation-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-undergraduate-freshers-during-the-orientation-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-undergraduate-freshers-during-the-orientation-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-undergraduate-freshers-during-the-orientation-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-undergraduate-freshers-during-the-orientation-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-undergraduate-freshers-during-the-orientation-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Some-of-the-undergraduate-freshers-during-the-orientation-1-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the undergraduate freshers during the orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9597\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-welcoming-the-freshers-with-the-CJHUSS-chant-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-welcoming-the-freshers-with-the-CJHUSS-chant-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-welcoming-the-freshers-with-the-CJHUSS-chant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-welcoming-the-freshers-with-the-CJHUSS-chant-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-welcoming-the-freshers-with-the-CJHUSS-chant-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-welcoming-the-freshers-with-the-CJHUSS-chant-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Student-leaders-welcoming-the-freshers-with-the-CJHUSS-chant-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" data-id=\"9598\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-welcoming-freshers-to-CHUSS-during-orientation-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-welcoming-freshers-to-CHUSS-during-orientation-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-welcoming-freshers-to-CHUSS-during-orientation-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-welcoming-freshers-to-CHUSS-during-orientation-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-welcoming-freshers-to-CHUSS-during-orientation-1536x1061.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-welcoming-freshers-to-CHUSS-during-orientation-2048x1414.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 91st guild president welcoming freshers to CHUSS during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9599\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-Ssentamu-Churchill-doing-the-chant-commonly-known-among-students-as-weewee-during-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-Ssentamu-Churchill-doing-the-chant-commonly-known-among-students-as-weewee-during-the-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-Ssentamu-Churchill-doing-the-chant-commonly-known-among-students-as-weewee-during-the-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-Ssentamu-Churchill-doing-the-chant-commonly-known-among-students-as-weewee-during-the-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-Ssentamu-Churchill-doing-the-chant-commonly-known-among-students-as-weewee-during-the-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-Ssentamu-Churchill-doing-the-chant-commonly-known-among-students-as-weewee-during-the-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-91st-guild-president-Ssentamu-Churchill-doing-the-chant-commonly-known-among-students-as-weewee-during-the-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 91st guild president, Ssentamu Churchill, doing the chant commonly known among students as weewee during the orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9600\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-addressing-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-addressing-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-addressing-the-freshers-during-orientation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-addressing-the-freshers-during-orientation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-addressing-the-freshers-during-orientation-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-addressing-the-freshers-during-orientation-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-academic-registrar-addressing-the-freshers-during-orientation-1500x1000.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The academic registrar addressing the freshers during orientation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" data-id=\"9601\" src=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/chuss.mak.ac.ug\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/The-Principal-welcoming-the-freshers-during-orientation-300x221.jpg 300w, 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