Symbol of knowledge in safe hands: Satbayev University welcomes the jubilee generation of freshmen
Solemn Student Initiation Ceremony was held at Satbayev University, marking the beginning of the educational path for the jubilee generation of future scientists and engineers. The evening was opened with the anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan and University Rector’s welcoming speech, who congratulated students on admission to the country's oldest technical university in the year of its 90th jubilee and 125th anniversary of Academician Kanysh Satbayev.
The event was attended by Academician Dossym Suleyev and Professor Ulykpan Sydykov, honored guests and graduates of the university, who presented the first-year students with the symbolic "Key of Knowledge" and "Student ID", confirming their entry into the ranks of students. University’s honored workers, whose achievements were awarded during the ceremony, were not forgotten either.
The grandiose holiday became for students not just the beginning of their studies, but also an opportunity to touch the history and modern scientific process at the university, the main principle of which has long been "learning through scientific discoveries" principle. The students felt like part of a big family and felt responsible for continuing the traditions and achievements of the leading technical university of Kazakhstan.
The ceremony continued with the concert featuring performances by famous ensembles as well as student groups. “NAIZA” group performed popular original compositions, and “Meir Band” paid tribute to the songs of the legendary “Dos- Mukassan” university ensemble. The evening ended with the performance by the university choir and incendiary disco.
For the freshmen, the event was the first step on the path to knowledge, discoveries and achievements. Inspired by the example of great scientists and the rich history of Satbayev University, they are ready to write a new chapter in their lives and contribute to developing the science and technology, continuing the traditions of one of the oldest universities in Kazakhstan.