Graduation Enthusiasm at Near East University Faculty of Sport Sciences
Date Added: 05 February 2020, 14:32
Last Updated Date:17 November 2020, 15:49

Near East University Faculty of Sport Sciences 2019-2020 academic year, Fall Semester graduation ceremony was held in Near East University Grand Library Hall 4.

According to the information given by the Press and Public Relations Directorate of Near East University, the Vice-Rector of Near East University, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yeter Tabur, Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences Prof. Dr. Mehtap Tiryakioğlu, department heads, lecturers, graduates, and families attended to the graduation ceremony.

At the ceremony, which started with one minute's silence in memory of martyrs and the reading of the National Anthem, Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences Prof. Dr. Mehtap Tiryakioğlu and Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ made a speech.

Prof. Dr. Tiryakioğlu: “We have the mission to raise new generations that adopt sports as a lifestyle…”
Dean of the Faculty of Sport Sciences giving the opening speech of the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Mehtap Tiryakioğlu stated that the young people, who graduated from the Department of Physical Education, Coaching and Sports Management, without a doubt will carry out their profession successfully in a line worthy of Near East University.

Prof. Dr. Tiryakioğlu said, “The value of your profession will, of course, increase even more by your personal creativity, self-confidence and superior communication skills that you will demonstrate in the professional field and by keeping up with the scientific and technological innovations of the age. Your profession is entrusted to you, your own children, whom you will nurture, take good care of them. Regardless of the field, the profession can take you to your goals as long as it is taken seriously and effort is taken. Your education is the biggest door of yours, as your new and fresh profession. Your responsibilities are huge. Under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, you should have a mission to raise new generations who can think intelligently, live healthily and adopt sports as a lifestyle. It will make us happy to hear about your success and to be informed about the future life of yours. Near East University Faculty of Sport Sciences is your permanent home. We embrace each and every one of you with the hope that you will keep us informed of your achievements and wish you a bright and successful journey.

Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ; “After the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, the Faculty of Veterinary was included in the internship exchange program.”
Vice-Rector of Near East University Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ mentioned the studies of Near East University in medicine, informatics, technology, and art. Stating that the student associations of the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry have joined the World Student Federation three years ago, they started an internship and research exchange with the whole world. Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ stated that they launched the Erasmus Plus program last year and provided the exchange of students and faculty members for the first time. Explaining that 2 students from the Lithuanian Faculty of Medicine have been carrying out an internship within the scope of Erasmus program at the Near East University Hospital.

Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ also noted that the Near East University Veterinary Faculty Student Union was also accepted as a full member at the annual meeting of the International Veterinary Medicine Student Federation held in Morocco, and an internship exchange program was launched with the whole world.

Launch of “GÜNSEL” will be realized with wide participation…
Stating that Near East University has made important investments in R&D for a long time, Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said; “While getting the world championships with our Robotic Football Team, on the other hand, the seeds of a new future were planted with the solar cars RA-25 and RA-27. Following the R&D processes that started with RA-25 and RA-27, the test drive of the first domestic electric car GÜNSEL, which our 109 engineers have developed working throughout the days and nights, was successfully carried out. The launch of GÜNSEL will be held on February 20 with broad participation."

Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ also addressed to the students who graduated and said, “You are now experiencing the pride and happiness of graduating from such a great university. I sincerely congratulate you and express my gratitude to your families and academic staff who have educated you and I wish you all the best in your future career.”

After the speeches, diplomas were presented to the graduates. Then the ceremony ended by throwing up the caps.