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Celebration of University Day 2024 [coverage]
Each year, on January 11, we traditionally celebrate University Day. This is a significant and beautiful celebration because it is an ideal opportunity to appreciate the difficulties of scientific work and ceremonially present doctoral and postdoctoral promotions, among other things. It is also a time to express gratitude for the merits of the University's honorary professors and to award the competition winners for outstanding graduates of our Alma Mater.
The history of the University of Economics in Katowice dates back to January 11, 1937, when the founder and Rector of our University, Dr. Józef Lisak, delivered the first inaugural lecture at the then-only Faculty of Industrial Organization.
For the past 87 years, our academic community has been gathering in the Józef Lisak auditorium every year for a festive meeting of the Senate and Faculty Councils to celebrate University Day.
After singing the national anthem, this year's celebration was opened by Her Magnificence Prof. Celina M. Olszak, Ph.D., D.Sc., who officially welcomed all the numerous guests.
"We stand by the idea that science is first and foremost about people, and its strength lies in unity, sensitivity, commitment and creativity. Unity emphasizes that together, we can do much more than individually; sensitivity makes us realize that we work not only for ourselves but, above all, for others, especially the vulnerable and those in need of help. Commitment and creativity is a state of mind that encourages us to cooperate with others and to seek new challenges constantly." – Her Magnificence the Rector emphasized in her speech.
Congratulation letters
On University Day, congratulatory letters were also presented to Her Magnificence the Rector.
Anthem of the University of Economics in Katowice
Surprises were also in store for the guests gathered in auditorium A this year. The Choir of our University, directed by Michał Brożek, presented the Anthem of our Alma Mater.
For those who care about development,
Professionalism and dedication,
Know that UEKAT has it all,
In which the future of the world deeply believes.
Chorus:
It is we, the hope of Europe,
With the power of unity, we shape the world,
In us lies the vision of the future,
University UEKAT.
We are not afraid of challenges,
Open to the new, sensitive to changes,
Innovations find a haven here,
With joy, we create common plans.
Chorus:
It is we, the hope of Europe,
With the power of unity, we shape the world,
In us lies the vision of the future,
University UEKAT.
Anna Kruk wrote the anthem, and Mateusz Walach composed the music.
Doctoral and postdoctoral promotions
The celebration of University Day is the perfect time to recognize impressive scientific achievements by awarding doctoral and postdoctoral diplomas. At this year's ceremony, 20 scientists received their diplomas. Vice-Rector for Science and Academic Staff Development Prof. Maciej Nowak. Ph.D., conducted this part of the ceremony.
Then, on behalf of the promoted doctors and postdoctoral fellows, spoke Prof.Joanna Palonka, Ph.D.
Awarding titles of honorary professor
University Day is also an opportunity to recognize our University's distinguished retired professors by conferring the title of honorary professor. During the event, the titles were awarded to:
Prof. Teresa Kraśnicka, Ph.D.,
Prof. Paweł Kosiń, Ph.D.,
Prof. Włodzimierz Rudny, Ph.D.
Vice-Rector for Science and Academic Staff Development Prof. Maciej Nowak, Ph.D., conducted this part of the event. At the same time, the diplomas were presented to the honored recipients by Her Magnificence the Rector.
Next, Prof. Paweł Kosiń, Ph.D., spoke on behalf of honorary professors.
Awarding of statues of the 3rd edition of the Outstanding Alumni Contest
What followed was the awarding ceremony concluding the "Outstanding Alumni of the University of Economics in Katowice" competition. Vice-Rector for Development and Cooperation with External Environment Prof. Robert Wolny, Ph.D., conducted this part of the event.
The winners of the third edition of the "Outstanding Graduates of the University of Economics in Katowice" competition included:
in theoccupational category – Prof. Eugeniusz Gatnar, Ph.D.,
in the social category – Michał Król, Ph.D.,
in the scientific category – Maria Kocot, Ph.D.
The statues were presented by Her Magnificence the Rector and President of the Alumni Association Kamila Bartuś, Ph.D., D.Sc.
Speeches of the Presidents
January 11 is the Day of our entire academic community, so the ceremony included speeches by Chairman of the Student Parliament Miłosz Serafin and Chairman of the DoctoralStudent Government Michał Michalski.
Artistic part: movie screening
At the end of the event, guests had the opportunity to watch the film "University sensitive, creative and engaged".
The celebrations of University Day were moderated by our University's Spokesman, Marek Kiczka.
Re-broadcast of the ceremony
Broadcast from the event is available on our YouTube channel and Facebook.
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