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President of Alexandria University Inaugurates "Mascot of Civilizations" Mural on Faculty of Fine Arts Wall

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Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated this morning the "Mascot of Civilizations" mural, which was executed by faculty students students on the wall of the main building of the Faculty of Fine Arts, as a graduation project for the 62nd batch.
 
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The inauguration was witnessed by Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Nevin Gharib, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Dr. Hesham Seoudi, former Dean of the Faculty and Head of the Engineers Syndicate in Alexandria, Dr. Mohamed Helal, former Dean of the Faculty, Mr. Ehab Zakaria, member of the Senate, in addition to a number of faculty members, Dr. Mona Ragab, emerita lecturer at the faculty and supervisor of the mural implementation, and Ms. Menatallah Mohamed Abbas, a teaching assistant in the Mural Painting Department at the faculty.
 
 
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In his speech, Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa praised the distinguished level of the mural, which includes wonderful designs that express different civilizations, stressing the university's keenness to provide support in all its forms to stimulate creativity and innovation and encourage students to showcase their talents and creative ideas, implement them on the ground and harness them to meet the needs of society and the surrounding environment, referring to the long history and international reputation enjoyed by the Faculty of Fine Arts at the university, the leading role of it's alumni in serving the nation in various fields and the efforts of the faculty in contributing to national projects such as implementing sculpture and restoration works in Antoniadis Gardens, directing to the need to optimally utilize graduation projects and employ them to beautify the university's faculties and their surrounding community in cooperation with civil society.
 
 
 
Dr. Konsowa encouraged students to submit their creative ideas to the Technology Valley at Alexandria University to obtain the necessary funding and transform their innovative and creative ideas into start-up companies in cooperation with industrial partners.
 
 
 
Dr. Nevin Gharib thanked the university president for the continuous support provided by the university to the faculty, enabling it to achieve its goals in education, scientific research and community service, pointing out the cooperation with civil society to implement creative student projects and serve the surrounding environment, adding that the mural of the mascot of civilizations added an aesthetic touch to the wall of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Mona Ragab confirmed that the mural consists of 12 artistic panels done by 12 students, and extends over an area of 60 square meters. She pointed out that the implementation of the mural took a year and a half of continuous and diligent work using natural materials such as stone, marble, granite and mosaic, and was installed on the wall of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Mazloum, Alexandria. She added that the project was based on the subject of art history and its collective idea was inspired by the great civilizations that left their mark on the world. This project brings together the essence of some of the most influential civilizations in history, starting with the Stone Age, ancient Egyptian civilization, Mayan and Aztec civilizations, Greco-Roman civilization, Coptic, and Islamic civilizations. She pointed out that the mural includes main symbols and motifs that represent different civilizations, in addition to texts and languages that express the identities of these civilizations.
 
 
 
 
 
The opening ceremony also included honouring the students who executed the mural and handing them certificates of appreciation. They are: Israa Mohamed, Asma Abul-Hassan, Basma Essam, Aya Khafaga, Rowan Ashraf, Rowan Wael, Simon Moawad, Tasneem El-Kurdi, Maryam Hussein, Mona Asfour, Abdelrahman Saeed, and Nardine Naeem.
 
 
 
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Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rehim as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

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Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Ahmed Abdel Rehim Hussein, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Institute, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.

 

Faculty of Education receives representatives of the Chinese team for the joint project between the two sides

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Within the framework of the Egyptian-Chinese joint cooperation program funded by the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, representatives of the Chinese team for the joint project between the two sides, entitled "Preparation of insecticides from DNA nanoparticles and their application in pest control", visited the Faculty of Education, where they were received by Dr. Mohamed Anwar, Dean of the Faculty, and Dr. Abeer El-Wakil, the principal researcher of the project. During the meeting, opportunities for enhancing future cooperation between the two sides were discussed.

Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Tamer Abdallah as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine

 

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Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Tamer Abdallah Helmy on the occasion of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, wishing him success and affirming the University’s full support to ensure the advancement of the Faculty under his leadership.

It is worth noting that Dr. Tamer Abdallah obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, in 1995. He later received his Master’s degree in Critical Care Medicine in 2000 and his PhD in the same specialty in 2006. He progressed through academic ranks until he was appointed Professor of Critical Care Medicine in 2017. Throughout his career, he has held several key leadership positions, including Head of the Department of Critical Care Medicine, Executive Director of Alexandria University Hospitals, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, in addition to being assigned as Acting Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research.

Dr. Tamer has supervised more than 76 Master’s theses and 23 PhD dissertations, and has published over 50 scientific papers in reputable local and international journals. He is also a founding member of the Egyptian Society of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, where he served as Head of its Scientific Committee and Treasurer until 2023.

 

Faculty of Economics and Political Science Celebrates the Graduation of the Seventh Batch

 

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Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economics and Political Science celebrated the graduation of the seventh batch (Spring 2024 batch), numbering 371 graduates (193 graduates from the Economics Department, 178 graduates from the Political Science Department), including more than a hundred students from the English Language Program.
 
 
 
In his speech to the graduates, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, conveyed the congratulations of the President of the University to the graduates, then in turn congratulated the graduates, their parents, faculty members, assistants and administrators, praising their sincere efforts in supporting students during the study period, and His Excellency conveyed the praise of all beneficiary entities such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Information and Decision Support Center of the Cabinet, the banking system and others for the distinguished level of the faculty graduates working in those entities, as Dr. Wahban stressed the college's continued support for its graduates and that its doors will always remain open to them. He also recommended that graduates adhere to honesty and noble moral values in their work, and be keen to serve the homeland, preserve the national identity, and support the issues of the Arab nation from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf.
 
 
 
 
Dr. Osama Al-Adly, the faculty's vice dean for education and student affairs, pointed out that this is the second batch to graduate under the credit hour system, whereby the graduate obtains a bachelor's degree in a major (economics or political science) and a minor, which will allow all graduates to work in either major.
The ceremony witnessed the honoring of the faculty's graduates who obtained their master's and doctorate degrees during the past academic year, and the top graduates of the batch in the bachelor's stage were presented with shields in appreciation of their excellence and superiority.
 
 
 
 
 
The ceremony was attended by a group of Alexandrian society members from the House of Representatives, representatives of the Family House, bankers, deans and vice deans of colleges, faculty members, assistants, and students.
 
 
 
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