Measles outbreak: FNU postpones graduation

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THE Fiji National University (FNU) has postponed its scheduled December graduation ceremonies in light of the measles outbreak in Fiji and some Pacific island countries.

FNU vice-chancellor Professor Nigel Healey said the Ministry of Health and Medical Services had strongly advised it to take this action as it followed international best practice in containing such outbreaks by seeking to avoid all mass gatherings, where cross-infection between infected and unimmunised individuals can occur.

“We very much regret the postponement but we are obliged to act on this advice in the public interest.  In light of this development, all graduands will be issued with a completion letter and transcript, pending the re-arrangement of these graduation ceremonies when the testamurs will be issued,” said Prof Healey.

The university will be releasing the completion letters and transcripts for graduating students beginning on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Those will be issued for the College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (CAFF), College of Humanities and Education (CHE), College of Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST) and the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies (CBHTS).

In order to obtain these important documents, students are advised to visit the nearest Academic Office or contact the Graduation Coordinator.

“I sincerely apologise for the postponement and I deeply regret the inconvenience it will cause to you and your families, especially those of you who have already made travel arrangements.  I seek your understanding given the unforeseen circumstances and would urge you all to take suitable precautions to minimise your exposure to the measles virus,” said Prof Healey.

New graduation dates will be released soon.

The University of Fiji has also postponed its scheduled graduation ceremonies.

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