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Visit of the U.S. Consul General to Government College Women University Faisalabad on December 12, 2023 A delegate of the US Embassy led by Ms. Kristin Hawkins, U.S. Consul General in Lahore visited Government College Women University Faisalabad on 12 December 2023. The members of the delegate included Public Engagement Officer Ms. Monica Brinn, and English Program Regional Manager Dr. Muhammad Iqbal. Vice Chancellor GCWUF Prof. Dr. Zill-i-Huma Nazli warmly welcomed the honorable guests to the university. The U.S. Consul General had a detailed meeting with the Vice Chancellor about academic activities, and various university programs related to skill development and entrepreneurship, women empowerment, community services, and social outreach. The delegate visited the University Health Unit, the Art Gallery in the Department of Art & Design, the Unit of Textile and Clothing in the Department of Home Economics, and the e-Rozgar Skill Development Centre. The Consul General appreciated the creative, technical, and artistic skills of the students of the university. The delegate had an interactive session with the core team of the university including the Registrar, Treasurer, Controller of Examinations, Director of Planning & Development, Add???l Director of Press Media & Publication, all Faculty Coordinators, teachers, and students of the university. The Consul General enthusiastically interacted with the students especially and listened to their experiences of personal growth, their contribution to social development, and their plans regarding future professions. She appreciated the entrepreneurial activities of the students and advised them to seek mentorship from American instructors through online platforms such as Massive Online Open Courses (MOOC) as well as Regional English Language Office (RELO) through the official website and social media pages of the U.S. Consulate General Lahore. She said that these platforms provide free of cost mentorship to Pakistani students even after completion of their degrees. Students informed the Consulate General about establishing the first AI Coaching Academy where they train learners on the use of AI in blogging and video editing. Another group of students shared their experience of running a successful language proficiency course where she tutors more than a hundred learners of language development. The Public Engagement Officer Monica Brinn appreciated the excellent communication skills and confidence of the students that enabled them to interact with the delegate boldly and explicitly. The visit of the US Consul General is an initiation of prospects of broad-level opportunities for students and staff of the university in terms of women empowerment and engagement in the socio-economic growth of the country. It will open up vistas of multiple student and faculty exchange programs, career opportunities, and entrepreneurial ventures.