The VC Touchingly Talks to First year Students
Guided by the prophecies of Prophet Jeremiah, that “the heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 is a sober reminder that human nature is deeply flawed and self-deceptive
Photo: The Vice Chancellor of Alupe University addressing First Year Students in the amphitheater auditorium
Accordingly, this verse emphasizes the inherent deceitfulness and complexity of human emotions and intentions. In his passionate address to the over one thousand students attending the talk, Prof Barasa _the VC not only spoke to them, but endeared the need to remain human, while upholding the ethical standards that are expected from an upright man/woman.
Whilst the talk was anchored on the verse, the Vice Chancellor linked the students’ way of life, mental health, rooming, academic focus and class attendance, not forgetting the place of co-curricular activities, clubs and societies. The great potential that lies in innovations also featured in his talk and pointed out how fellow students in higher learning are leveraging on information technology, and using the available resources like internet to research and develop solutions to prevailing problems within the society.
Photo: First year students keenly following the address by the Vice Chancelor on 27th October, 2025
The Vice Chancellor’s address came in on an early Monday morning, where the students had just come from a long weekend in which the #Freshers’ Day/Night had been taking place.
Photo: Charles Wafula, 1st year student from the School of Education and Social Sciences giving a vote of thanks
His use of prophet Jeremiah’s verse doubled as an in-depth thought of a targeted message, as well as a clarion call and a warning to the students as was used by Prophet Jeremiah in the Old Testament to the people of Judah about their spiritual corruption and misplaced trust. It highlights the fallen nature of the human heart, which narrows down to our inner thoughts, motives, and desires. These are aspects that only God can truly know the intention of the human heart, and that there shall be a reward each person according to their conduct.
By Victoria Magar & Savai Sabwa,
Alupe University Media