Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Professor Rachel Mindra Katoroogo has called on alumni of Vienna College Namugongo to go beyond social reunions and take an active role in mentoring and supporting current students through internships and career guidance.
Prof. Mindra, who heads the Faculty of Commerce at MUBS and is herself an alumna of the school, made the remarks on Saturday during the official launch of the Vienna College Namugongo Alumni Association. The launch took place during the school’s first-ever alumni dinner, a flagship event in the yearlong celebrations marking its 25th anniversary.
“We are a living chapter of Vienna’s legacy,” Prof. Mindra said.
“Let us speak to students, offer internships, and open doors. We shape minds, yes but we also shape memory.”
The dinner, held on campus in Namugongo, brought together former students from various cohorts to reflect on the school’s legacy and chart a path for future alumni involvement in education, leadership, and institutional support.
Keynote speakers emphasised the importance of alumni unity, resource mobilisation, and mentorship as the school embarks on its next chapter.
Okello Baldwin, Chief Technical Officer at Hamilton Telecom, urged attendees to view alumni collaboration as a force multiplier.
“When Vienna alumni collaborate, we don’t just add our individual strengths we multiply them,” Baldwin said.
“Each of you represents years of Vienna’s investment in developing leaders.”
Isaiah Daniel Juuko, who was introduced as president of the newly launched alumni association, emphasised the importance of global participation in strengthening the alumni network.
He outlined plans to establish a structured platform for alumni contributions to student development and school projects.
Vienna College Principal Mohammed Kakiika commended the initiative, noting that alumni support will be crucial in sustaining the school’s growth and nurturing future leaders.
The event also featured live performances, tributes to the school’s history, and traditional expressions of student culture including the famed “jaba dance.”
Prizes were awarded to the best-dressed alumni, and the evening closed with appreciation to sponsors including Stanbic Bank, Centenary Bank, Kibona Safaris, Brovard Sands Beach Hotel, ISBAT University, and Cornerstone Asset Managers.
Founded in 2000, Vienna College Namugongo has grown into a respected international secondary school known for its academic rigor, character development, and commitment to global citizenship.