Under the patronage of Prof. Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of the University, and Prof. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the Youth Welfare Department at the Faculty of Pharmacy organized an orientation meeting and welcome ceremony for new students at the Faculty of Pharmacy – Assiut University for the academic year 2025/2026.

The event was held under the supervision of Prof. Gehan Nabil Feteih, Dean of the Faculty, and Prof. Hassan Refaat Hassan, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, with the attendance of Prof. Dina Fathallah Mohamed, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Hesham Mohamed Tawfik, Head of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy and Student Activities Coordinator, in addition to the Heads of Departments, faculty members, and Mr. Tarek Sayed Hassan, Faculty Secretary.

In their speeches, Prof. Gehan Nabil Feteih and Prof. Hassan Refaat Hassan congratulated and welcomed the new students, affirming that the Faculty administration had taken all necessary measures and preparations to ensure the smooth running of the educational process. They stressed the Faculty’s commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of its students, securing its facilities, and providing an atmosphere of calm and discipline within the Faculty.

They also emphasized adherence to the academic timetable, the importance of starting classes from the first day, and focusing on the essential aspects of the curriculum to guarantee the quality of the educational process. The new students were encouraged to make the most of their years of study, achieve the highest levels of academic performance, and benefit from the diverse educational, cultural, and sports activities offered by the Faculty to enhance their skills and prepare them for the requirements of the labor market both inside and outside Egypt. Students were also urged to maintain the cleanliness of the Faculty, which is considered their property and that of future generations.

The Dean and Vice Dean extended their thanks to the Youth Welfare Department, represented by Dr. Shaimaa Ali Abdel-Zaher, Director of the Youth Welfare Department, and the activities’ specialists for their efforts in organizing the orientation and welcome ceremony.

The event took place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Faculty of Pharmacy lecture halls.