Remembering F E Chaudhry
Faustin Elmer Chaudhry’s Pakistan from Mazhar Zaidi on Vimeo Born on 15 March 1909, F E Chaudhry, also known as Chacha Chaudhry, was an acclaimed photojournalist of Pakistan. He passed away at the age of 104 on 15 March 2013. He studied at Forman Christian College, Lahore from 1928-1932. Acclaimed photographer, Faustin Elmer Chaudhry, colloquially known as Chacha, passed away on his 104th birthday on Friday, March 15th 2013. He met a silent and peaceful death, at the home of his eldest son, Cyril, just a few hours before he was set to meet his friends for birthday celebrations at the Cosmopolitan Club. Regarded as the pioneer of photo journalism in Pakistan, Mr Chaudhry began his career as a freelance photographer while teaching science at St Anthony’s School in Lahore. He wasn’t just a photographer; he was a historian, a pictorial historian if one could say. Before he photographed some of the most valued historical moments of the Pakistan Movement, he had already worked in such illustrated publishings as Civil and Military Gazette, Illustrated Weekly of India, Statesman, Bombay and others. His works inspired not just one generation of photographers, but a stream of generations that took to his pioneer skills, innovative ideas, and excellent shot capturing mastery. Along with his lasting impressions on the Pakistan Movement, he is also credited to have introduced innovative features to photojournalism. Many would proudly say that his unique style in sports photography, nature shots, including the flora and fauna of his homeland, his artistic captures of cultural scenes and many others have become a yardstick in Pakistan’s photojournalism of today. He documented important events such as the Muslim League Session in 1940 and Quaid-e-Azam’s visits to Lahore. After contributing to a few periodicals and newspapers and establishing that he was gifted, Mr Chaudhry was invited by Mian Iftikharuddin to join The Pakistan Times. Chaudhry’s photographs mapped the journey and growth of a nation through its highest and lowest points – the times of Jinnah, the political uprisings during Ayub’s military takeover, Bhutto before his execution. He received a number of coveted awards from the government, such as the Tamgha-i-Khidmat, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance, in recognition for his contribution to Pakistan. This article was printed in Pakistan Today on 18 March 2013, retrieved from http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/18/comment/editorials/f-e-chaudhry/ The video was taken from Vimeo, retrieved from http://vimeo.com/18736290 Photograph retrieved...
More FCC 150 merchandise available
The Dean of Students Office and the Advancement Office have had special merchandise made for FCC’s 150th Anniversary. The Dean of Students Office is currently selling mugs for Rs 200 each. The mugs have been designed to represent traditional fabrics and crafts from different areas of Pakistan. The Advancement Office is selling FCC 150 mugs for Rs 200 each. They are also selling polo shirts in blue and black colors (sizes small, medium and large). The shirts are available at a promotional price of Rs 350 until the end of this month. Following that, the shirts will be sold at their regular price of Rs 500. ...
FCC Celebrates 150th Birthday
Forman Christian College celebrated its 150th Birthday in an informal ceremony on 3 March 2014. The ceremony started off with a performance by the Azad Kashmir regiment brass band, followed by performances by Ali Mazhar and his band mates and The Three Musketeers. The FCC birthday cake was cut by FCC Rector, Dr James Tebbe, his wife, Mrs Beth Tebbe, former FCC Rector, Dr Peter Armacost and his wife, Dr Mary-Linda Armacost. Cupcakes were distributed among the guests which included students and staff and faculty members. A special performance by Goonga Sain and his band was a highlight of the evening. The Student Affairs department would like to give a huge and heartfelt thank you to the Communications and Advancement Offices for their invaluable help in the organizing and sponsorship of the 150th Birthday Party. We could not have done it without you! Also, special thanks to the History, Psychology and Rotaract societies for their part in putting this all together. ...
FCC150 FAA Annual Reunion
The Formanite Alumni Association of the Forman Christian College (FCC), held its Annual Reunion on campus on Saturday 1 March 2014. This was the 11th reunion since denationalisation, and was dedicated to FCC’s 150th anniversary celebrations. The Honorable Chief Justice Pakistan Tassadduq Hussain Jillani, who is a Formanite himself, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. He did his Bachelors and Masters in Political Science from FCC. Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai was Guest of Honor along with US Consul General Nina Fite. The Governor being a Formanite did his Bachelors from FCC in Urdu Literature. Also present at the occasion were Former Finance Minister Pakistan Shaukat Tarin, CEO Servis Industries Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed, General Retd Kuldeep Singh Bajwa, Rector FCC Dr James Tebbe and Former Rector FCC, Dr Peter Armacost. At the event, Distinguished Formanite awards for outstanding contributions in their fields were given to Justice Wajihuddin, Lt Gen Farooq Ahmad Khan and Gen Noel Israel Khokhar. Gen Kuldeep Singh Bajwa a Formanite from India and President of the Chandigarh Chapter of the Alumni Association was also honoured. Rector FCC Dr James Tebbe summarised the achievements of the past year, and spoke of future plans for the university. These included further developing the liberal arts program for students, developing a South Asia Institute for research and policy development, leadership development for faculty and administrative staff, and developing teacher education programs. Dr Tebbe thanked the federal and provincial governments as well as USAID for their support towards infrastructural development and providing scholarships. Nina Fite, US Consul General in Lahore acknowledged the thanks. Talking about FCC, US Consul General Nina Fite said that she was delighted to be a part of FCC’s 150th anniversary and congratulated the entire FCC community for achieving the milestone. “Education is fundamental for development in the country and FCC has played an important part in it,” she said. General Retd Bajwa also spoke on the occasion and said that it was great honor to be at FCC again and to represent Indian Formanites. “Forman taught me many things. My debt of gratitude to this institution does not end here. I am now a military historian and I owe much to FCC,” he ended. A special award was given to Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed recognizing his role in reviving the Alumni Association and raising funds for the university through his own contributions as well as requests through others. He recognized the benefactors of the institution and the efforts of the faculty, administration and students. Former Rector FCC Dr Armacost also congratulated the institution, thanked the college alumni, staff, faculty and students for their efforts in helping him bring the institution to...
FCC 150th Anniversary Supplement in Dawn
On 3 March 2014, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) recognized Founder’s Day in its sesquicentennial year by bringing out a 4-page 150th Anniversary nationwide supplement. It contains messages from the Rector Dr James Tebbe, FCC Patron and Governor Punjab Mr Mohammad Sarwar. former Rector Dr Peter Armacost, President Formanites Alumni Association Chaudhry Ahmad Saeed and distinguished Formanites Mr Yusuf Shirazi and Dr Joseph Wilson. It also contains a brief timeline of important events during the last 150 years and an article on the developments in FCC over the last decade. FCC is grateful Servis Industries Ltd, Atlas Honda, HBL, UBL and Engro Foods Ltd for helping sponsor the...
Join us for the biggest birthday party in FCC’s history!
All current students, faculty and staff, join us for the biggest birthday party in FCC’s history on Monday 3 March 2014 from 5:00 pm onward in the main Sports Ground. The Founder’s Day Celebrations will include: Cake and coffee will be served Food stalls Brass band Performances by Goonga Sain, Three Musketeers and Ali Mazhar Cake cutting Sky lanterns DJ Night Join the Facebook event at this...
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