Haigazian University
From: Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director
Rue Mexique – Kantari
P.O. Box 11-1748
Riad El-Solh 1107 2090
Beirut – Lebanon
Orientation Day for New Students
On Tuesday the 13th of February, Haigazian University welcomed new
students for the spring 2007 semester, who underwent a thorough Orientation
Program during one full day.
This Program is a university requirement, designed to helping new
students make a smooth transition into all aspects of university life:
academic, communal, spiritual and social, as it was clarified by the
program Director, Dr. Berge Traboulsi.
After the Lebanese national anthem and the Haigazian Alma Mater,
campus minister Rev. Nishan Bakalian warmly welcomed the new comers,
assuring them they will get individual attention.
President Haidostian pointed out the values of Haigazian University
shared among current students and graduates alike: Both are proud of their
academic standing, acknowledge the warm and family atmosphere, and enjoy
the vast space to actualize themselves.
The Dean of faculty of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Arda Ekmekji explained
the concept of a University; a universal space that joins together people
from different social, religious and cultural backgrounds. She stressed on
the Liberal Arts Education in general, which endows the student with a
horizontal education, global vision and wide panorama. Ekmekji pushed the
students to make of their education a rich experience.
The Dean of Business Administration and Economics, Dr. Fadi Asrawi
explained how Haigazian University prepares students to be the future
leaders of society, by working not only on their skills but on them as a
whole person.
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.
During the whole day orientation, students had the chance to visit
the library, the computer labs, listen to a lecture on counseling and
self-awareness, and share a meal together.