English Faculty News
Faculty of Medicine Organizes a Ceremony Honoring the Top Students of the Class of 2024
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, attended the ceremony honoring the top fifty students of the Class of 2024. The ceremony was held in the Grand Hall of the Faculty's Conference Center.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. Hend Hanafi, former President of Alexandria University; Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, former Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Mahmoud El-Khashen, former Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development and Academic Supervisor of Alexandria Private University; Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Tamer Abdullah, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Mahmoud El-Zalbani, Dean of the Medical Complex at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and former Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Ashraf Saad Galal, former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Dr. Mohamed Farid Hamdy, Secretary-General of the Doctors Syndicate; Dr. Abdel Moneim Fawzy, Head of the Doctors Syndicate in Alexandria; Major General Hisham Shaheen, Commander of the General Military Hospital in Alexandria; and a host of department heads, faculty members, and parents.
During the ceremony, Dr. Ali Abdel Mohsen expressed his happiness to be among his students and their parents. He extended his sincere congratulations to the outstanding students, wishing them further progress and success in their future careers. He called for greater efforts to maintain this excellence. He also congratulated the parents who created the appropriate environment and exerted their utmost efforts to reap the fruits of their children's success and excellence. He emphasized the importance of equipping graduates with continuing education, acquiring new skills, keeping up with the latest scientific research, and communicating with their faculty members to keep pace with the revolution in technological and professional developments. He highlighted the distinguished position of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, which holds an advanced ranking in international rankings due to the faculty's commitment to developing its curricula, infrastructure, and laboratories, as well as the excellence of its professors and researchers. He recommended that graduates adhere to the noble traditions of the medical profession and continue to engage in scientific research and innovation, which represents the engine of progress for all countries.
In her speech, Dr. Iman Youssef congratulated the outstanding students on their graduation, emphasizing that the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is a prominent institution with an international reputation, distinguished for graduating cadres capable of serving the nation in various medical and health fields. She also thanked the faculty members for their assistance in facing the challenges and difficulties during their years of study. She expressed her appreciation to the students and their parents for their efforts during their years of study, affirming the college's continued support and advice to its students and graduates in their professional and future careers.
Dr. Tamer Abdullah congratulated the graduates and their parents on their outstanding graduation from the prestigious Faculty of Medicine. He emphasized the importance of continuing to communicate with their faculty members to benefit from their extensive experience, as the faculty's professors represent exemplary models of community service and humanitarian care in various health sectors. He wished the graduates continued success.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the outstanding graduates were honored, presented with shields of excellence and certificates of appreciation, and commemorative photos were taken.
Faculty of Law Organizes Artistic Celebration for the Anniversary of October Victories
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Youth Welfare Department at the Faculty of Law organized on Sunday at the faculty headquarters an artistic event on the occasion of the anniversary of the glorious October victories, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed El-Feki, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Mayada Abdelkader, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and Mrs. Noha Nadi, Director of the Art Activities Department at the General Administration of Youth Welfare.
The ceremony included poetry recitals in memoriam of the martyrs of the victory, theatrical sketches, and singing performances that witnessed great interaction from the students.
Higher Institute of Public Health Organizes Marathon and Medical Convoy on World Heart Day
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Higher Institute of Public Health launched a marathon on the occasion of World Heart Day, which is being held for the second year in a row.
Dr. Heba Mahmoud El-Kady, Dean of the Institute, indicated that the marathon was organized in cooperation with the Directorate of Health Affairs, the “Healthy Hearts” Association, and the “Ana Masrawya” Foundation. She indicated that the celebration aims to support World Heart Day, and aims to achieve high awareness among the Alexandrian community, promoting tourism and sustainable engagement with the natural environment in Alexandria, and of course a greater focus on public health and sports.
Dr. Fahmy Charles, Head of the Institute’s Department of Occupational Health and Industrial Medicine, expressed his happiness at organizing an international sports marathon of this size, which confirms the university’s ability to host major sporting events in Alexandria.
It is worth noting that the marathon was followed by the organization of a medical convoy within the framework of the presidential initiative 100 Million Healths, in front of the building of the Higher Institute of Public Health, which included an elite group of distinguished doctors, and provided free examination and analysis services to a large number of residents of the Hadra El-Bahriyya area in Alexandria.
Participating in the convoy were Dr. Injy El-Ghitani, the Institute’s Vice-dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Professor Dr. Nisreen El-Nimr, the Institute’s Vice-dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
Dr. Mahmoud El Maghraby appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Mahmoud El Maghraby, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree to appoint him as Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary, wishing him success and continuous efforts to maintain the achievements of the faculty, stressing that all support and assistance will be provided to him for his success in performing his mission.
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research at Alexandria University Organizes Educational Seminar Celebrating Golden Jubilee of October War Victory
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research organized an educational seminar on Monday the 9th of October on the Glorious October War under the title “October Victory... Pride and Dignity,” as part of a series of activities and events organized by the university in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the victories of the Glorious October War.
The seminar was delivered by Dr. Yousry El-Gamal, former Minister of Education and one of the heroes of the War of Attrition and the October War, Dr. chemist Mohamed Nour El-Din, one of the heroes of the military battle of Kabrit, and Dr. Sherif Qandil, a full-time professor in the Materials Sciences Department at the Institute and one of the heroes of the War of Attrition, in the presence of Dr. Hisham Saeed, Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, and a large number of faculty members and students of the institute.
In his speech, Dr. Yousry El-Gamal affirmed his pride in participating in the celebrations of the fiftieth anniversary of the glorious October victories, which is an opportunity to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their blood for our homeland. He added that it is also an opportunity to restore memories of the 1967 war, then the war of attrition, and the rebuilding of the armed forces until reaching the victory of October 1973, pointing out that his role was in building the Air Defense Force and the missile wall, which had a profound impact on the Egyptian forces’ crossing of the Suez Canal.
Dr. Mohamed Nour El-Din pointed out the importance of the decision to rely on recruiting highly qualified graduates into the armed forces and expanding the use of technology and modern techniques in armament, stressing the role of the war of attrition as a necessary step to achieve the glorious October victory.
Dr. Sherif Qandil pointed out that the main reasons for the October victory were faith, will, education, and intensive training, praising the role of the Air Defense Force in protecting Egypt’s skies during the wars of attrition and the October wars.
Dr. Hisham Saeed expressed his pleasure at celebrating the anniversary of the glorious October War, which shattered the myth of the invincible army, as the Egyptian forces were able to cross the blockade of the Suez Canal and the impregnable Bar Lev Line, which proves that Egypt has a conscious people capable of doing the impossible and an army capable of confronting anyone who dares to harm our dear homeland.
The celebration included honoring the heroes of the armed forces who participated in the War of Attrition and the October Victory, and they were presented with memorial shields of the event.