PSA Officers/Advisor Update, (Aug 22, 2005)

Pakistani Students Association (PSA) welcomes new Faculty/Staff advisor and Vice President. Zia ur Rahman who is associated with Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC), UCF was elected as Faculty/Staff advisor unopposed. Wahaj Siddiqui was also elected for the office of Vice President (for term ending Spring 2006) unopposed. She is an undergraduate student at UCF. Zia ur Rahman replaces our outgoing advisor Dr. Saleha Suleman while Wahaj replaces Shahrzad, both joining Michigan Tech from Fall 2005 as Director International Services and student respectively.

PSA accepting nominations for Outstanding Leadership and Outstanding Volunteer Awards, (Aug 16, 2005)

Since the establishment of Pakistani Students Association at University of Central Florida (PSA@UCF) in the spring of 2004, we have made significant progress towards increasing the awareness about Pakistan, its history, and culture among the UCF students, staff and community. To date, the success of several events organized by PSA@UCF in pursuing the goals and commitments outlined by the PSA Constitution would not have been possible without the initiative, hard work, and commitment of many of our faculty, students and other community members. Consequently, during the summer of 2005, Executive Council of PSA@UCF established the Outstanding Leadership Award to acknowledge those individuals who continuously work towards achieving goals set forth by Pakistani Students Association at University of Central Florida (PSA@UCF). This award will be awarded to selected students for recognition of efforts and services rendered in the enhancement of the Image of Pakistan and their work towards creating awareness of Pakistani culture, history, and traditions. Click here for more details.

PSA Annual Elections, (Apr 17, 2005)

The elections were presided over by Mr. Farhan Saleem Khan in the General Body meeting on Apr 17, 2005. The following officers were elected for next year (2005-06):

President: Zeeshan Furqan (Zeeshan Furqan vs Jamila Kazi)

Vice President: Shahrzad Rizvi (unopposed)

General Secretary: Saad Masood Khan (Saad Masood Khan vs Samiullah Khan Durrani)

Treasurer: Adeel Bhutta (unopposed)

The detailed report will follow soon ....

Basant: The Spring Festival of Pakistan, (Apr 03, 2005)

Basant: The Spring Festival of Pakistan held by PSA @ UCF was a grand success. UCF community and community from around the metro area gathered to Memory Mall to enjoy the festivities. At one point there was estimated to be 250+ attendees with an estimated total of 350+. The smell of grilled chicken tikka and fresh purris filled the air. Children laughed and played while getting their faces painted in the table setup by PSA. The youth of Central Florida showed up in stunning numbers to fly kites and dance to the latest in Pakistani pop. The attendees were blessed by beautiful weather. Kites imported by PSA magically flew above  the clear skies of Central Florida, letting long time immigrants relive  their long forgotten youths. The elders of the community got time out of their busy schedules to chat about current events with long time friends. The heroic PSA members gladly repaired any kites that may have met their demise during a burst of wind or battle with another kite. The success of this event makes it evident that Pakistani Student Association is a prevailing student organization at the University of Central Florida, despite it's young age. The potential for this organization is limitless. We hope you enjoyed Basant: The Spring Festival of Pakistan and ask that you join us in future events.

Pakistan Day, (Mar 23, 2005)

We, PSA, along with people of Pakistan celebrate the 23rd of March, every year, with great zeal and enthusiasm, to commemorate the most outstanding achievement of the Muslims of South Asia who passed the historic Pakistan Resolution on this day at Lahore in 1940. For more information click here.

Double-Wicket Cricket Tournament, UCF Softball field, (Feb 20, 2005)

The sun was out and it was a great day to play cricket. PSA's first ever double wicket cricket tournament was scheduled to be held on February 22nd at 10 am sharp and in keeping with the grand old traditions of Pakistan, the games began punctually at noon. There were 7 teams in all, 14 players randomly matched to each other, and the teams were divided into two pools. The qualifying rounds were hard fought with some nail-biting last ball wins, and when the dust settled, four teams made it to the semi-finals: Saad Masood and Asaad, Zeeshan and Tauseef, Saad Ali and Farhan, and Adeel and Yaser. Zeeshan had to retire hurt, due to a head on collision with Zia during an attempted catch, and Hussain substituted for him. In the semis, Saad and Asaad managed to down Hussain and Tauseef, and Adeel and Yaser prevailed over Saad Ali and the irrepressible Farhan in the other semi. That set-up the finale: Adeel and Yaser vs Saad and Asaad. But what began in Pakistani tradition, ended in Pakistani tradition, as the batting order of Saad and Asaad collapsed pitifully under the gentle bowling of Adeel. Demoralized and exhausted after 4 hours of cricket, Saad and Asaad conceded the game, crowning Adeel and Yaser the first PSA double wicket champions.

PSA Elections Update, (Feb 18, 2005)

Due to the new changes in constitution, PSA Annual elections will now be held within 30 days before the end of spring semester i.e., (In April 2005).

PSA Constitution Ratified, (Feb 18, 2005)

PSA Constitution was modified and was approved on Feb 11. It was later ratified in a special General Body Meeting on Feb 18. The constitution has come into effect immediately. Click here to see the new constitution.