On April 15th, the IEEE BRACU Student Branch proudly hosted its very first event of IEEE Week, “𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐆𝐏𝐀: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭,” at the Multipurpose Hall. The event featured two inspiring guest speakers, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐣𝐢𝐛 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 and 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐝, who shared their personal journeys and perspectives on the balance between academic performance and skill development.

The ceremony began with a warm welcome from our respected Registrar, Dr. David Dowland Sir, who spoke about IEEE’s global impact and expressed his high hopes for the future of our student branch. A highlight of the event was the official unveiling of our newly designed IEEE merchandise, which created a buzz of excitement among attendees.

Mr. Rashed opened the discussion by stressing the importance of practical, hands-on experience. He emphasized that while CGPA might help secure initial opportunities, long-term success hinges on the development of both hard and soft skills. Mr. Raihan followed with a candid reflection on his own academic journey, sharing how an average CGPA did not hinder his path to success. His story served as a powerful reminder that determination, continuous learning, and adaptability matter just as much, if not more, than grades.

As the hall gradually filled, students listened intently, engaging with the speakers’ messages about self-growth and the importance of learning beyond the classroom.

By noon, the speakers were honored with crests as tokens of appreciation, followed by a photo session with participants and executive body members to commemorate the occasion.

The event concluded with the distribution of refreshments to all attendees. Participants were also invited to mark their attendance to receive an e-certificate recognizing their enthusiasm and engagement. Many students expressed newfound interest in joining IEEE, marking a promising start for the branch.

This successful event is just the beginning. With such positive momentum, we look forward to organizing even more impactful sessions in the days ahead.