Change is inevitable, we now balance what’s deemed to have worked in the past against the rise of technology.

These were the words of Professor Eddie McCaig at the Fiji National University Alumni Association Homecoming Weekend that marked 132 years of the Fiji School of medicine now known as the College of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences.

During his years of medical practice, Professor McCaig says that 45 years onward he reflects as the school has changed and recalls the boy who wanted to be a Sea Captain is now a Professional Surgeon.

Dr McCaig also highlighted that over the years the Fiji School of Medicine now part of the Fiji National University has gone from pen and paper to i-phones and smart phones.

He adds that now he stands in a lecture where students have their laptops open and playing with their computers and before he finishes a sentence they tell him he is wrong.

Professor McCaig also challenged those present to understand the existence and the role of the FNU Alumni.

He says that having an alumni is not just an excuse to meet and greet old friends, stay in touch and have a good time.

The Head of Surgery and Medical Sciences at FNU says that he has heard the comment that the school is losing its way, and the alumni must do its best to revive, survive and prosper.

Professor McCaig who has also spent a lot of time working with the Fiji Rugby Union says that Fiji Rugby has always had potential and they have started realizing this, worked together and started winning games.

Professor McCaig adds that in the same way the alumni need to be involved and not to hesitate to share ideas in ways to assist the university and its current students.

Meanwhile, the FNU Alumni are currently working on projects to benefit students especially those in the College of Engineering Science and Technology for their practical experiences setting up a Centre for water and Energy Engineering along with 4 other projects that a running simultaneously that will benefit students with their hands on training.

The FNU Alumni have more than 16,000 active members and this number continues to grow.