On Monday the 26th of August, 2024, with a big sense of optimism and renewed hope, Haigazian University kicked off the academic year 2024 – 2025, thus welcoming its new and returning students on campus.
“As we embark on the 70th academic year at Haigazian University, I am filled with both anticipation and optimism despite mounting challenges and unknowns around us. No matter what, I hope the year ahead unfolds smoothly and with deep purpose for all of us,” said University President, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian in a message sent to the University community.
Haidostian considered this celebratory year as an opportunity to reflect on “sustainment” and “effectiveness”, in addition to “capitalizing on our collective potential and translate it into creative actions and meaningful service for the younger generation we are privileged to guide.”
Few days before the kickoff, newly enrolled students took part in a thorough full day orientation program, specially designed by a qualified and committed team of faculty, staff and volunteer students, aiming at introducing the new comers to all aspects of university life.
The Orientation program consists of a series of courses on academic research, advising, studying, University culture, information technology, and self-awareness, along with presentations on the university’s Student and Spiritual life activities.
For its part, the staff and faculty commenced the year with two respective retreats, whereby various important announcements, departmental achievements and concerns were shared and raised.