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Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary of Glorious October Victory
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences organized a symposium entitled: “The October War: Fifty Years of Lessons and Glories,” in which the main speaker was Admiral Staff of the Navy Mahfouz Taha Marzouk, former director of the Naval College and one of the heroes of the naval forces during the War of Attrition and October War.
Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, indicated that this symposium comes within the framework of the integrated activity of Alexandria University in introducing its students to the history of our beloved Egypt and the valor of its men who set an example of loyalty, sacrifice, and dedication. He stressed that the October victory represented a new resurrection, and a victory that changed all the balance of power.
During the symposium, Admiral Mahfouz spoke about the analytical vision of the role of the naval forces in the War of Attrition and the October War, and reviewed the most prominent combat operations in the War of Attrition, addressing the naval military scene, the ambushes and raids of the Egyptian commandos, the variables that affected our naval forces, the Israeli naval forces, and international navies, and the losses of Israel as a result of the actions of the armed forces in the War of Attrition. He also reviewed the most prominent combat operations in October 1973 and the main changes in the naval military scene during the period 1970-1973, and the combat actions of the naval forces in 1973. He also reviewed the results of the 1973 war from a political and military perspective, stressing that the October victory was a pure Egyptian success that ended the frozen regional situation.
At the end of the meeting, the attendees presented some questions that were answered by Admiral Mahfouz Taha Marzouk.
The symposium was moderated by Dr. Osama El-Adly, the faculty’s vice dean for education and student affairs, and was attended by a group of faculty members, supporting staff, and students.
In Presence of Ambassador Nabila Makram.. Faculty of Pharmacy Organizes Lecture Entitled “Mental Health: Patient’s Courage and Society Culture”
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Ali Abdelmohsen, Acting Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Mervat Kassem, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, attended the lecture organized by the Faculty of Pharmacy entitled “Mental Health: Patient’s Courage and Society Culture.” The lecture was attended by Ambassador Nabila Makram, founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of “Fahem” Foundation for Psychological Support and former Minister of State for Immigration and Affairs of Egyptians Abroad.
In her speech, Ambassador Nabila Makram indicated that Fahem Foundation is concerned with raising awareness of mental health, strengthening social relations between members of society, and discovering mental illnesses, and it also aims to break the stigma that may haunt the mentally ill. Ambassador Makram expressed her regret for society’s description of the mentally ill with incorrect descriptions or titles. She called for correcting these concepts among individuals and society, getting closer to the patients, listening to them, and changing the culture of society in this regard. She also stressed the necessity of staying away from any influences on mental health, pointing to the negative impact of social networking sites and news of various conflicts and wars in the entire world. She also extended her respects to Egyptian women for their struggles and the state of suffering that a family member may face with mental illness.
During the meeting, an open dialogue was held with faculty members from the Faculty of Pharmacy on how to deal with the mentally ill and integrate them into society, as well as the importance of psychiatric medications in stabilizing and treating the psychological condition.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohamed El Feky, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Sherif Rostom, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Hanan Goweili, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Hala Mostafa, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Iman Youssef, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Tamer Abdullah, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, in addition to faculty members at the Faculty of Pharmacy.
The organization of the meeting was supervised by Dr. Hamida Abu Shleib, emerita professor at the faculty, and representatives of the African Centre for Women’s Health Services in Alexandria.
Faculty of Specific Education organizes an educational symposium for students about October Victory
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, Faculty of Specific Education organized an educational symposium for students on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the glorious October Victory, in which it hosted Professor Mahmoud Awadin, former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, and Professor Fathi Barakat, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Alexandria Camera Foundation for Cultural Arts, in the presence of Dr. Nagda. Ibrahim Madi, Dean of the College, Dr. Amira Zaytoun and Dr. Walaa Bilal, the symposium coordinators, faculty members and students of the college.
In her speech, Dr. Nagda Ibrahim welcomed the audience, explaining that this symposium comes within the framework of the cultural activities organized by the college in conjunction with this great occasion, to introduce students to the heroism performed by the Egyptian army during the war to instill the spirit of patriotism in them and motivate them to work hard to build and advance the nation.
During his speech, Mr. Mahmoud Awadin gave an explanation of the circumstances of the war and the zero hour announced by the Egyptian army to begin fighting, and how the Egyptian soldiers were able to destroy the impregnable Berlev Line, cross the Suez Canal, and occupy a large part of Sinai. He also explained how this victory was a great achievement for the Egyptian army, and a witness to The courage of the Egyptian soldiers. He also explained how the Egyptian army faced stiff resistance from the Israeli army at first, but the Egyptians were able to gradually advance and liberate large areas of Sinai.
Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour Attends Inauguration of International Conference of the Department of Clinical Pathology at Alexandria University
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs inaugurated today, Wednesday the 8th of March 2023, the activities of the Thirteenth International Conference of the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University (Alexmed Lab 2023), under the title "Opportunities and Challenges Facing Laboratory Medicine", which extends over two days, from 8 to 9 March 2023, in the presence of Major General Dr. Saria Hawam, Director of the Medical Complex at Mustafa Kamel Military Hospital, Dr. Ayman El-Shayeb, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Abla Ahmed Abu Zeid, Head of the Clinical Pathology Department at the Faculty of Medicine, and Chairman of the Conference, and Dr. Basant Moez, Professor at the Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine and Vice President of the Conference.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf El-Ghandour praised the presence of many experts and international companies specialized in clinical pathology within the conference, which confirms its success from the beginning. He pointed out that the Department of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, is one of the important departments in the faculty due to the contributions and medical services it provides. He added that the department has many accredited laboratories that provide excellent services to patients. El-Ghandour added that he hopes that the conference will come out with recommendations that benefit the research community in the field of clinical pathology, especially since the sub-sessions of the conference will witness discussion of important topics in modern methods of diagnosis. El-Ghandour stated that Alexandria University is keen to encourage this type of conference to exchange experiences between different research schools, raise the efficiency of doctors and improve the level of medical services provided to patients. He praised the efforts of the organizers of the conference and their great role in advancing laboratory medicine in university hospitals at Alexandria University.
While Dr. Abla Abu Zeid confirmed that the conference will discuss the problems and challenges faced by blood banks, as well as the latest technologies in diagnosing blood tumours and noncommunicable diseases. It also includes a workshop on quality management and crisis management. Abu Zeid confirmed that a group of clinical pathology experts from Alexandria, Cairo, Ain Shams, Zagazig, Assiut, Mansoura and Tanta universities, research centres affiliated with the Egyptian Armed Forces and central laboratories at the Ministry of Health will participate in the lectures at the conference, with the participation of more than 20 local and international companies specialized in the field of clinical pathology around the world. She indicated that an exhibition will be held on the side-lines of the conference for laboratory devices and chemicals, noting that the inauguration will witness the handing over of honorary shields to the former heads of the department in gratitude for their contribution to the success of the department and the conference, where Dr. Salah Marzouk, Professor of Clinical Pathology and Honorary President of the Conference, and Dr. Dalal Abdelgelil El-Geziri, Professor of Clinical Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, will be honoured.
President of Alexandria University Attends Faculty of Dentistry’s 76th Batch Graduation Ceremony
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, attended on Friday evening the graduation ceremony of the 76th batch of the Faculty of Dentistry, at the Grand Conference Hall of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in the presence of Dr. Mustafa El-Naggar, President of Matrouh University, Major General Alaa Fathallah, Police Director of West Alexandria, Dr. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty, vice deans, faculty members, and parents.
In his speech, Dr. Konsowa congratulated his students on their graduation and the crowning of their great efforts throughout their studies at the faculty. He also thanked the parents for all the support they provided to their children. The university president pointed out the efforts made by Alexandria University to be a competitive university with global quality by expanding external relations with international universities and establishing dual programs to compete locally, regionally and globally. He explained that the joint degree between the Faculty of Dentistry and the University of Manchester is the first joint bachelor’s degree in dentistry in the Middle East.
The university president announced the establishment of a distinguished dental complex that will be the largest in the Middle East with extensive equipment from laboratories, dental units, equipment, devices and an integrated research centre. At the end of his speech, Dr. Konsowa referred to supporting scientific research and its applications within the university through the technology park, stressing that the progress of any society comes through a knowledge-based economy.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty, expressed his pleasure with the graduation of his students, who numbered 749 male and female students, which is the culmination of efforts, perseverance, and years of study, stressing that today is not the end of an academic journey but rather the beginning of a journey full of opportunities and challenges. He pointed out that the profession of dentistry is a great humanitarian profession that requires commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, and called on the graduates of the faculty to continue to excel and develop.
