PRESS RELEASE
Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director
Haigazian University
Rue Mexique – Kantari
P.O. Box 11-1748
Riad El-Solh 1107 2090
Beirut – Lebanon
Tel: 961-1-353011
Web:
Beirut Lebanon
On Monday the 19th of September, 2005, Haigazian University welcomed
around 200 incoming students who underwent a thorough Orientation Program
during 2 full days.
This Program is a university requirement, designed to help new
students make a smooth transition into all aspects of university life:
academic, communal, spiritual and social.
The campus minister, Rev. Nishan Bakalian warmly welcomed the new
comers, and assured them that all Haigazian University staff and faculty
are there in their service.
President Paul Haidostian shared some of his experiences of
orientation when he first joined Haigazian as a student.
In addition, he introduced the students to the Haigazian culture
which is based on its motto: Truth, Freedom and Service. “The truth is
translated in life through transparency, honesty, faith, openness,
curiosity and humility. In freedom, we discover the virtues of creativity,
independence and responsibility. And in service we find the meaning of
human life. The heights of life and existence can be discovered truly when
we put what we have in the service of others”, explained Haidostian.
The Dean of faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Arda Ekmekji stressed
on the Student Centered Environment at Haigazian University as well as on
the Liberal Arts Education in general, which endow the student with a
rounded education, global vision and wide panorama. She encouraged students
to engage in critical thinking, criticizing, disagreeing and questioning.
In short, she pushed them to be actors instead of spectators.
The Dean of Business Administration and Economics, Dr. Fadi Asrawi
talked about the quality education provided by Haigazian University, and
about the various activities organized by the Business School. He stressed
the importance of combining the theoretical knowledge with the field
experience, an approach followed at Haigazian.
The Student Life Director, Mr. Antranik Dakessian invited the
students to be active members in the numerous clubs at Haigazian. This will
positively channel students’ energy, providing them with social and
interactive skills.
Finally, the Director of the Orientation Program, Dr. Berge Traboulsi
considered the program as a key to University success, as it provides
students with skills of time and life management.
Towards noon time, everyone was gathered in the Mugar Garden around a
lavish buffet lunch.
The two-day Orientation Program successfully prepared the incoming
students for a new educational journey at Haigazian University.