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Daystar University improves its continental ranking
The Vice-chancellor this morning challenged faculty members to have the "unscratchable itch that would enable Daystar University to penetrate the invisible curtain". The Vice-chancellor was speaking metaphorically as he shared the latest universities’ ranking released by webometrics, in which Daystar University is ranked in position 13 https://www.webometrics.info/en/Africa/Kenya%20 nationally and position
Daystar University Hosts First Inaugural Lecture
A Full Professor of Research Methods and Statistics since 2015, Prof. Ayiro addressed the topic: Mixed Methods Research: Myth or Reality? Following the inaugural lecture, Prof. Ayiro has made a Call for Papers offering a critical and reflective rebuttal to his inaugural lecture perspectives on Mixed Methods Research. For more information: https://www.ayiro.africa/a-call-for-papers/
Jubilation as Nairobi Campus Communication Studio is dedicated
During the meeting, Daystar US Board members donated Kes12 Mill on the spot while the University of Northwestern in St. Paul’s Minnesota donated studio equipment. Prof. Ayiro recalled his meeting with Prof. Alan Cureton, President of the University of Northwestern, who responded, “I’ll see what I can doâ€, to his plea for support.
Dr. Winnie Mucherah speaks to Faculty on Scholarship, Balance and Health
On Wednesday, 9th June, 2021, Prof. Winnie Mucherah, a Carnegie Fellow from Ball State University, Muncie Indiana facilitated a workshop for faculty and Administrative staff engaged in teaching, on the topic, Scholarship, Balance and Health. During the thanksgiving service, the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro thanked the donors for responding generously to the appeal he made during his first Daystar US Board meeting back in 2019
Windle International pays courtesy call on Vice Chancellor Prof. Laban P. Ayiro
The Executive Director of Windle International Kenya, Somalia and Somaliland, Ms. Phyllis Mureu when she paid a courtesy call to the Vice-chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro (centre) to discuss areas of collaboration. Present was Daystar ODeL Director Dr. Caroline Ayuya (right) Deputy Director Dr. Martin Munyao and Corporate Affairs Manager Mrs. Damaris Kimilu (left)
Vice Chancellor Hosts Northwestern University and Daystar US Team
On Wednesday, 9th of June 2021, the Vice-chancellor Prof Laban Ayiro will host guests from Northwestern University, Communication experts and Daystar US who are here on a mission to install equipment in the Communication Studio at the Nairobi Campus and Shine FM at the Main Campus Athi River. The Vice-chancellor will be joined by members of Management as he welcomes and appreciates NWU for donating equipment for the Communication Studios.
Daystar University graduates 934 graduands in its 43rd Graduation Ceremony
On Friday 13th November 2020, Daystar University awarded diplomas and conferred degrees to 934 undergraduate and postgraduate students during its 43rd graduation ceremony. The virtual ceremony was transmitted live on the University Facebook page and website from the Daystar Valley Road Campus, DAC Auditorium, with a small audience in attendance in observance of the Covid-19 restrictions.
Graduation Chapel commissions Class of 2020 to the Society
The 2020 graduation chapel took place on Tuesday, 10th November 2020, three days ahead of the 43rd Graduation ceremony. The Chapel Service which was organized by the Chaplaincy department was streamed live from the Nairobi Campus, DAC Auditorium with a limited number of student representatives.
University Chancellor Tours Main Campus Athi River
On 12th November 2020, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Laban Ayiro, accompanied by the DVC Academics, Prof. Faith Nguru, DVC-FAP, Dr. Muturi Wachira, Director RMPP, Prof. Bernard Boyo, Chief Manager HR, Mr. Pius Muia, Legal Manager, Mrs. Mueni Kahumbura and the University Services Manager, Ms. Caroline Mwangi gave the University Chancellor, Prof. Mary Murimi, an elaborate guided tour of the Main Campus Athi River. Among projects they visited include the following:-
DLPDI Holds the Second Entrepreneurship Training
On his part, Dr. Nzyuko encouraged the participants to scan the business environment to understand and act appropriately. “Enterprise without wisdom is not suitable,†he advised.
East African Educational Publishers Donates Books to Daystar University
On 2nd November, The East African Educational Publishers (EAEP) donated 327 books worth an estimated KES 300,000 to Daystar University. The donation was presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Laban Ayiro, by the EAEP Chairman Dr. Henry Chakava. Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Henry Chakava confirmed that the donation marked the genesis of collaboration and interaction between Daystar University and EAEP. Dr. Chakava invited publishable manuscripts from Daystar University.