A seminar titled “Empowering Emotional Intelligence of Students: From Stress to Strength” was held at Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU) on April 9, 2025, under the theme, “Emotions  drive people, people drive performance. The transformative seminar was organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the university and took place at the Begum Sufia Kamal Auditorium at 3:20 PM. The seminar aimed to highlight the significance of students’ mental health and emotional intelligence which are crucial for enhancing psychological strength and play a vital role in the multifaceted development of students. Divided into two sessions, the first session, from 3:20 PM to 6:20 PM engaged undergraduate and graduate students from the Faculty of Agriculture and the Graduate Studies Faculty. The second session, from 6:40 PM to 9:40 PM involved undergraduate students from the faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Fisheries, Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Forestry and Environment and Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering. The keynote speaker for the seminar was Ghulam Sumdany Don, Chief Inspiration Officer of Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy. The seminar was presided over by Professor Dr. Nasrin Akter Ivy, Director (IQAC). The Chief Guest for the event was the Vice Chancellor of GAU, Professor Dr. GKM Mustafizur Rahman with special guests including the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. M. Moynul Haque and Treasurer, Professor Dr. Md. Safiul Islam Afrad. At the beginning of the seminar the Vice Chancellor and other dignitaries shared motivational remarks with the students. Following the Vice Chancellor’s speech, Ghulam Sumdany Don presented key insights on the role of emotional intelligence in education and personal success. He discussed how students can manage stress and integrate emotional intelligence, wellbeing and stress management strategies to effectively navigate complex and high-pressure environments. He emphasized the importance of discipline, safety and emotional intelligence in fostering success and resilience. During the session, he shared impactful motivational videos. In the concluding remarks, the Vice Chancellor urged the students to set clear life goals and wished them a happy and prosperous future marking the end of the first session of the seminar.

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