Night of glamour, memories as Vienna College Namugongo alumni chart bold future
On June 21, 2025, the alumni community of Vienna College Namugongo returned to their alma mater for a night of glamour, nostalgia, and purpose.
The event, hosted on campus, brought together graduates from across generations for the annual alumni dinner, an evening to reconnect, reflect, and reimagine the future of the association. While the night sparkled with entertainment and cherished memories, it was the speakers who set a powerful tone.
Prof Rachel Mindra underscored the need for meaningful investment in the school, urging alumni to channel their success back into the institution that shaped them. Keynote speaker Okello Baldwin challenged attendees to “build for the future,” while Larry Okutho reminded everyone that the dinner was meant to ignite a renewed spark within the alumni association.
Though many Vienna alumni have gone on to lead illustrious careers across sectors, the evening made one truth abundantly clear: the real work lies in building a strong community of mentorship, leadership, and opportunity. It is not just about personal achievement, but about uplifting others and giving back.
“Our networks begin here,” said Okello. “This is where we were shaped from curious teenagers to purposeful young adults. Each of you represents years of Vienna’s investment in leadership. When alumni collaborate, we don’t just add strengths we multiply them.”
Baldwin highlighted success stories from the alumni network: a fintech startup providing microloans across East Africa, a scholarship fund supporting university students, and more than 200 internships secured for recent graduates through alumni connections.
“This isn’t just networking it’s leadership at scale,” he said. “We are a force for transformation, far beyond individual achievement.” Prof Mindra echoed this message.
“Growth is not merely measured in grades, promotions or titles. It is measured in impact,” he said.
“An alumna teaching finance, an alumnus leading in medicine, an entrepreneur creating jobs this is how we scale our legacy.”
He called on alumni to step into global conversations on issues like artificial intelligence, climate change, governance, and entrepreneurship.
“We must innovate. Collaborate. Speak. And most of all lead.” From boardrooms to classrooms, operating theatres to art studios, Vienna alumni are making a mark. Yet more than success, it is the sense of community that binds them together.
The speakers emphasized the need to harness this community not just for networking, but for tangible impact on future generations.
“We must mentor, offer internships, fund scholarships, and open doors,” said Baldwin. “Imagine the power of your story inspiring a student sitting in that same assembly hall today.”
President of the Alumni Association, Isaiah Daniel Juuko, closed the evening with a vision of connection and purpose.
“We are creating spaces where we can celebrate each other, overcome challenges together, and stay rooted in shared values,” he said.
He announced plans to launch formal communication channels and a central alumni database to strengthen engagement and storytelling.
“In today’s fast-changing world, our strength lies in our diversity,” Juuko added.
“We are scattered across the globe, shaping industries, changing lives, and leaving our mark. But imagine what we can do when we come together.”
The vision moving forward is clear: to build on the legacy of Vienna College Namugongo by creating a community grounded in integrity, inclusivity, service and above all, God fearing. To stand on the shoulders of those who came before and offer our shoulders to those who will come after.
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