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Mohamed Fathi Abu Al-Nasr, Secretary General of Alexandria University
Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Mr. Mohamed Fathi Abu Al-Nasr, on the occasion of the issuance of the Prime Minister’s decision to appoint him as Secretary-General of Alexandria University for a period of one year, wishing him continued success.
Tourism and Hotel Sector Promotions Committee Holds its Meeting at Alexandria University
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received the Committee for Promotions of Professors and Associate Professors for the Tourism and Hotels Sector, headed by Dr. Maged Negm, where it held its meeting at the headquarters of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels. Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty, indicated that the committee met with the faculty members, and then began its work in the meeting room to have discussions with the applicants.
On the other hand, the Dean of the faculty signed a cooperation protocol with “Intercontinental” international hotel chain to train students from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Alexandria University. This cooperation includes 23 faculties and institutes of tourism and hotels from Egyptian public, national, and private universities.
President of Alexandria University Receives Associate Dean of the American University of Chicago
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, received Dr. Dina Rashed, Associate Dean of the University of Chicago in the United States of America, with the aim of developing ways of academic cooperation between the two sides on topics of common interest. The meeting was attended Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Acting Vice President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences, Dr. Sameh Shehata, Officer in Charge of the Office of International Relations, and Dr. Gihan Gewaifel, Assistant to the University President for International Universities Affairs.
During the meeting, Dr. Konsowa welcomed the attendees, stressing Alexandria University’s keenness to consolidate cooperation with American universities in various scientific fields, noting the extended relations and joint academic degrees with many American universities, such as Virginia Tech, Alabama, and Louisville. He pointed to the university’s strategy towards establishing several dual and joint degrees with highly ranked international universities in order to provide distinguished educational service and to graduate a generation capable of competing in the local, regional and international labour markets. Dr. Konsowa expressed his aspiration to increase this cooperation in the fields of education, scientific research, innovation, the establishment of joint scientific degrees, and the exchange of faculty members and students whether on the undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
Dr. Dina Rashed praised the outstanding level of students and graduates of Alexandria University, stressing the University of Chicago’s keenness to develop cooperation with Alexandria University in the areas of educational programs and joint research projects in various academic disciplines.
The Department of Cultural and Artistic Activities Alexandria University participates in the International Theater Festival
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the University’s Department of Cultural and Artistic Activities participated in the International Theater Festival with the show “Grace,” the show that won second place in the Ibdaa 11 competition. The show was presented by the university’s team for theatrical arts. A large number of public and private universities participated in the show, and higher institutes.
Cooperation Protocol between Alexandria University and Misr El Kheir Foundation
On behalf of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, signed a joint cooperation protocol with “Misr El Kheir” Foundation within the activities of “Ibn El-Sabil” program, with the aim of contributing to supporting student activities in university campuses and helping expatriate students who are unable to pay tuition and accommodation fees in university dorms, and who meet the program criteria for the academic year 2023/2024.
The protocol includes the Misr El Kheir Foundation’s contribution to supporting student activities in university campuses to achieve the maximum benefit for the largest number of students and supporting student competitions in various cultural and sporting student activities, in addition to paying tuition fees for 120 financially-challenged students.