English Faculty News
Faculty of Education receives representatives of the Chinese team for the joint project between the two sides
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.
President of Alexandria University Inaugurates "Mascot of Civilizations" Mural on Faculty of Fine Arts Wall
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.
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.
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.
Faculty of Economics and Political Science organizes a training program on leadership skills in public affairs
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economics and Political Science organized a training program entitled "Leadership Skills in Public Affairs" in cooperation with the Mahrousa Foundation for Development and Participation, during which a number of students were trained on the positive participation of youth in public affairs, and the identification of the characteristics and requirements of influential leadership in order to prepare youth capable of serving the nation and raising its status.
In his opening speech, Dr. Ahmed Wahban stressed the importance of the workshop topic, which focuses on two important values: leadership and positive participation, pointing out the importance of having effective leaders in various sectors of society in light of society's need for distinguished personalities capable of achieving major goals, and stimulating the spirits and capabilities of subordinates despite their different educational levels, psychological characteristics, and class affiliations. He added that positive participation is the best pillar of democratic systems, and it also represents the essential difference between modern societies and traditional societies. At the end of his speech, Dr. Wahban praised the continuous and constructive cooperation between Alexandria University and all prominent community organizations, including the Mahrousa Foundation, the partner of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science in the workshop.
Dr. Hani Ibrahim, Chairman of the Mahrousa Foundation, delivered a speech in which he thanked the Faculty of Economics and Political Science for hosting this important course in the field of training and development, especially since it is a course that addresses the positive participation of young people in the affairs of the nation.
Faculty of Education organizes a cultural awareness celebration on the occasion of the glorious October victory
Within the framework of Alexandria University's celebrations of the fifty-first anniversary of the October victory, and under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konswa, President of the University, and the supervision, support and guidance of Dr. Mohamed Anwar Farag, Dean of the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Education organized a cultural awareness celebration yesterday, in which Dr. Youssef El Gamal, former Minister of Education and one of the heroes of the Air Defense Forces in the glorious October War, and Major General Omar Ezz El Din, one of the heroes of the Navy in the War of Attrition, and Major General Elmi Kamel, one of the heroes of the Egyptian Thunderbolt Forces in the glorious October War, and His Eminence Imam Dr. Ibrahim El Gamal, Director General of Alexandria Preaching and Head of the Fatwa Committee, and a number of heroes of the Armed Forces who participated in the great October victory, and the attendance of all the agents and a number of department heads and a number of faculty members and their assistants at the faculty, and a large number of male and female students at the faculty.
The celebration began with the national anthem, followed by the recitation of verses from the Quran, followed by speeches from the attendees who were keen to advise all students on the necessity of arming themselves with knowledge and science and not to be led by misleading rumors. At the end of the celebration, the heroes in attendance from our armed forces were honored, as well as Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah, the media advisor.
A seminar on the memories of theatrical creativity at the Faculty of Agriculture Theater
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture organized today a seminar entitled "Memories of Thirty Years of Theater at the Faculty of Agriculture", in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Bahi El-Din Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Maha Adel Kona, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Mohamed Gamal Atwa, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs.
The seminar hosted the writer and theater director, agricultural engineer Ayman Fetiha, a graduate of the faculty in 1996, who spoke about his artistic career during his years of study at the faculty and beyond, where he wrote and acted in six distinguished theatrical performances. He also praised the pioneering role played by the theater team at the faculty of Agriculture in presenting theatrical performances of high literary and artistic value throughout different generations, noting that the faculty contributed to publishing his first book among its achievements in supporting the artistic creativity of its students. Fetiha also expressed his pride in the experiences he gained during his studies and theatrical work at the faculty, calling on the students and the current theater team to continue to benefit from and develop this rich artistic legacy that contributed to the graduation of many art icons in Egypt, and stressing the importance of renewal and innovation in university theater.
The seminar concluded with honoring the faculty guest, as Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din, Dean of the faculty, presented him with an honorary shield and a copy of the book “The Diamond Jubilee of the faculty of Agriculture”, in appreciation of his contributions to enriching the university theater.
The occasion was documented by taking commemorative photos amidst an atmosphere of pride and celebration of the faculty’s distinguished artistic past.