New blood; new ideas.
The task of mobilizing UCU former students has shifted into new hands following last month's election of new Alumni Executive.
The new office bearers were elected at the Annual General Assembly during which, for the first time, UCU Alumni didn't only register a fair turn-up, but also demonstrated high enthusiasms for taking up leadership positions.

Over 300 former students were present.
As it turned out, Rose Atim, former Law student, shook off men's challenge to claim position of chairperson while Paul Amoru, former Guild President and BAMC student became Vice-Chairperson.
John Muhumuza, was elected General Secretary; Sylvia Kyobe, (Deputy G S); Agama Mugoya, (Finance); Titus Baraka, (Religious Affairs).
Julius Aboko is Secretary for Publicity and Information; Christine Aguo, Academic Affairs and Daniel Tulibagyenyi is for Projects
Others are Edward Kiwanuka, (Representative Central Region); Steven Mulabi, (Eastern); David Pedo, (Karamoja); Rev. Christopher Onyuth, (Northern); Patience Namanya, (South Western); Gilbert Nyaika, (Western) and Arnaud Gahimbare, (International).
Juliana Kahara and Musiitwa were elected as members while Dr. Hosea Matte and Justine Musoba will represent the previous cabinet in the new one.
The official handover is expected later this month.
Speaking during the assembly, the VC Prof. Stephen Noll challenged former students to support the university for UCU to succeed as a real 'Center of Excellence in the heart of Africa'
"I want to remind you that as alumni, we need the contributions of all, old and young, rich and poor, regional and international, from various walks of life," Noll said.
"The idea of Alumni support is quite new in many parts of the world especially in poorer countries. Nevertheless, I believe it is worth seeking to begin to build loyalty among the students and graduates of a university," he added.
He told the alumni that, even though most of them are not physically present at the university, the bondage between them and UCU should not be weakened.
"Each year I address entering students at the university, I point to them that, when they join UCU, it is something like being adopted into a family. Once you have taken your oath to UCU, you will forever be a member of the UCU family," Noll stressed.
In supporting UCU, the VC advised the alumni to think less about short term individual gains, but rather the long-term benefits to the university as a wider family.
"Our dear mother, (UCU), will be a round long after the earth has received us. If we can build this association into a lasting body we together, shall leave an important legacy for generations to come," he noted.
At the same function, the DVC, (Development and External Relations), Dr. John Senyonyi implored these former students to feel proud of being associated with UCU wherever they are working.
"I believe that your time as a student in this institution etched good memories in your heart. In any case it is our desire that in the years to come our alumni can look back to their time at UCU with a sense of fulfillment and pride," he said.
Senyonyi added that, as stakeholders of the university, the alumni must always be involved in the future academic plans and development projects of the university.