English Faculty News
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Students Participate in Training Camp Organized by National Council for Women in Alexandria
Within the framework of the project to support and create a safe work environment for women in the tourism sector in Egypt, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels participated in the training camp organized by the National Council for Women, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Spanish Cooperation Agency in Egypt, in collaboration with the Wellspring Foundation.
The conference targeted male and female students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at the Universities of Alexandria and Matrouh, with the aim of training and educating them on how to support and promote a safe work environment for women working in the tourism sector, and it lasted for 3 days in Alexandria.
Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, indicated that the camp included many activities and topics, the most important of which are how to manage time, planning, personal skills to get a job, work values and ethics, communication skills and teamwork, in addition to topics of social intelligence and the equation of change.
President of Alexandria University Witnesses the Graduation Ceremony of Faculty of Engineering 77th Class
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, witnessed the celebration organized by the Faculty of Engineering on the occasion of the graduation of its 77th batch, in the presence of Dr. Jacqueline Azer, Deputy Governor of Alexandria, Dr. Saeed Allam, Dean of the Faculty and Acting Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Dr. Mostafa El-Naggar, President of Matrouh University, Dr. Hisham Seoudi, Head of the Syndicate of Engineers in Alexandria, Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Wael El-Maghlani, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, in addition to former university presidents, deans and vice-deans of faculties, members of the House of Representatives and Senate, faculty members, representatives of various bodies, as well as parents of graduates.
At the beginning of his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa congratulated the attendees on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the glorious October victory, and he greeted the students’ parents, thanking them for their efforts in raising their children until they have reached this great day. Dr. Konsowa highlighted the meeting of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, last Tuesday with the Supreme Council of Universities, indicating his excellency's keenness to develop the educational system and raise the competitiveness of graduates.
Dr. Konsowa pointed out that Alexandria University works in accordance with the Egyptian state’s strategy in developing education by establishing partnerships with major international universities. He announced that the number of joint degree cooperation agreements signed by Alexandria University with international universities exceeded 50 degrees, explaining that Alexandria University is seeking globalization by establishing its international branch in partnership with major international universities, and Alexandria National University, which includes new and distinguished study programs, in addition to the opening of a number of international university branches that will be located within Alexandria University. He also explained that this year is the year of complete equipping of the university’s laboratories, and the laboratories will be developed in the faculties of the medical sector and the faculties of humanities. He stressed that the university pays special attention to developing the scientific research system through program based education and linking it to the technology park, coinciding with the building of the new republic, where the role of scientific research will not be limited only to publication, but also to application,without burdening the state with any additional financial burdens.
At the end of his speech, Konsowa advised the students to keep Egypt in mind because they have become part of its promising future.
While Dr. Jacqueline Azer conveyed the greetings of Major General Mohamed El-Sherif, Governor of Alexandria, to parents and students, she stressed that the Egyptian state is witnessing development in all state institutions kunder the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the country needs the efforts of her children, noting that the Alexandria Governorate is keen to provide support to all its graduates because they are leaders of the future.
While Dr. Saeed Allam confirmed that the celebration of the graduation of the 77th Engineering class coincided with Egypt’s celebrations of the glorious October Victory Day, in which we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this great victory. Dr. Allam confirmed that the graduation day is a starting point for achieving goals and objectives. Allam addressed the students, stressing that the faculty has prepared them to create a promising future, and stressing that they should be proud of their graduation from this prestigious faculty, to which we all owe thanks and gratitude. He added that the faculty is always working to raise the students’ competitiveness to be pioneers at both the local and international levels, by providing many programs and agreements that have entered into force with international universities.
While Dr. Wael El-Maghlani congratulated the graduates, pointing out that the faculty aims to create generations that combine solid knowledge and good morals through an inspiring educational environment that pushes them towards the highest levels of oosuccess. He pointed out that the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University works according to an integrated system that aims to raise educational and research services that respond to the needs of its community, linked to academic values.
While Dr. Hisham Seoudi expressed his pleasure for being at the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University, pointing out that it is a scientific edifice to which the world attests to the quality and excellence of its graduates, stressing lthat the graduates are embarking on a new life that depends on responsibility. He also congratulated the parents and students, wishing them success to be useful to themselves and their society, and to be distinguished leaders of their dear homeland, Egypt.
At the end of the celebration, the graduates took the oath behind Dr. Hisham Seoudi, head of the Engineers Syndicate in Alexandria.
Faculty of Education Organizes Lecture on Credit Hours Culture in Graduate Studies
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research at Alexandria University, participated in the lecture organized by the Faculty of Education today under the title: “The Culture of Credit Hours in the Graduate Studies Sector”, delivered by Dr. Mohamed Gamal El-Turki, former Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture.
Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty of Education, indicated that this lecture comes within the framework of the directives of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, on the necessity of establishing the concepts of leadership empowerment, preparing mid-level leaders, and spreading the culture of credit hours in the postgraduate studies and research sector at the university, explaining that the target group of the lecture is the faculties’ vice-deans and their assistants, heads of academic departments, and postgraduate staff in the faculties of Education, Commerce and Arts.
The lecture witnessed interaction from all the attendees during the discussion and dialogue with the lecturer, and they benefited from the information presented.
Higher Institute of Public Health organizes an educational symposium on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the October victories, entitled “Crossing and Victory”
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Higher Institute of Public Health organized an educational symposium on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the victories of the Glorious October War under the title “Crossing and Victory,” with the participation of a group of the most prominent participants in sinking the destroyer Eilat and destroying the port of Eilat, namely Major General Nabil El Shazly, trainer. The executors of the Eilat Operations Group, Major General Omar Ezz El-Din, and Marine Lieutenant Colonel Mohsen Al-Gohary, in the presence of Dr. Heba Al-Qadi, Dean of the Institute, Dr. Engy Al-Ghitani, Deputy of the Institute for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Nisreen Al-Nimr, Deputy of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
In her speech, Dr. Heba Al-Qadi affirmed that the glorious October victory is a great victory and a defining moment in the history of the Arab nation, especially since it united the Arab nation around one goal, which is to defend the usurped land and confront the enemy, pointing out that the spirit of determination and patience must be inspired by the October victories and we must remember Always our heroic martyrs, and we always renew our pledge to liberate Palestine from the usurping enemy.
While Major General Omar Ezz El-Din referred to his participation in the bombing of the destroyer Eilat and the destruction of the Israeli rig in the Suez Canal and the Belayim oil field during the war, as Israel seized it and had to be recovered after it was exploited by Israel. He pointed out that the Eilat operation contributed to raising the morale of the Egyptians and the forces. The Egyptian Armed Forces after the setback of June 1967, and paved the way for achieving victory in October 1973.
While Major General Nabil El Shazly spoke about his role in training the Egyptian heroes in the Egyptian Navy to swim and dive, which brought down the Israeli naval destroyer Eilat, stressing that the preparation stage for the operation was arduous and required carrying out very tough training, stressing that it was an unprecedented process in military operations and is taught in all academies. Military forces around the world, and he confirmed that he was tasked with raising the level of endurance and speed among the group’s members so that they could carry out the operation and return again safely.
Major General Mohsen Al-Gohary referred to his role in the rescue operations during and after the operation and clearing the Suez Canal area to pave the way for the heroes to cross to Eilat and carry out the mission efficiently.
Faculty of Physical Education in Abu Qir Organizes Symposium Entitled “Sports and the October War... 50 Years of Pride”
Within the framework of Alexandria University’s celebrations of the golden jubilee of the October victories, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, University President, the Faculty of Physical Education for Boys organized a symposium entitled “Sports and the October War... 50 Years of Pride,” in which journalist and media writer Yasser Ayoub lectured, in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Abdelhamid Bilal, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Mohab Abdelrazzaq, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Major General Mohamed Fathi Abul-Nasr, Assistant to the University President for Administrative Affairs, Professor Tarek El-Wakeel, Member of the Faculty Council, Major General Tarek Hassan, Director of the Alexandria Mini Football Federation, in addition to a group of businessmen and those interested in the sports sector in Alexandria, as well as several faculty members and students.
In his speech, Dr. Mohamed Bilal, Dean of the Faculty, stressed the importance of the role of sports, pointing out that this symposium is an archive to clarify the role of sports during the October War and to narrate the heroics and participation of all members of the sports sector in the epic that was waged by the Egyptian Armed Forces.
For his part, the guest speaker Mr. Yasser Ayoub pointed out the great role of sports during the October War as an essential part of the great deception plan carried out by the armed forces to deceive the enemy, explaining that the Egyptian sports archives will always remember the football match between Ghazl El Mahalla and El-Tayaran teams, which was held while the Egyptian army was crossing the Suez Canal water blocker, which came in implementation of the strategic deception plan, as instructions were issued to give a large space to sports pages and football matches and to highlight new football stars. He said that Egypt fought its battle in all fields, including the field of sports, which had a role in the largest deception plan that made the enemy lose its balance and focus. He added that the physical fitness of the soldiers made them perform miracles by crossing the impenetrable water barrier and the impenetrable earthen barrier while carrying heavy weapons on their necks with all valor, and the reason for this was the abundance of physical training of the fighters.
The symposium included a documentary film screening about the October War.
