FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE GRADUATION CEREMONY (17.06.2022)

Trakya University Faculty of Architecture experienced the enthusiasm of graduation for the Academic Year 2021-2022 with the ceremony held. At the ceremony held at the Balkan Congress Center, students who successfully completed their education celebrated their graduation by wearing gowns and throwing caps. To the ceremony, Trakya University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Murat TÜRKYILMAZ, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Prof. Dr. H. Burcu ÖZGÜVEN, academic and administrative staff, students and their families attended. Giving a speech on behalf of the graduate students, Gamze Özcan, a valedictorian, emphasized that they remember Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's belief in youth and that they will work harder to protect the homeland entrusted to them and thanked their families and teachers for their efforts. She added that in addition to its unique natural and cultural riches, studying architecture in Edirne in the shadow of Selimiye and the footsteps of Mimar Sinan is a source of pride for them.

Dean of the Faculty of Architecture Prof. Dr. H. Burcu ÖZGÜVEN stated that as a faculty, they offer qualified and high-quality education and training opportunities to domestic and international students with an innovative and dynamic education approach and said, "We maintain communication with our graduates through the Trakya Architecture Alumni Association (TRAKMİM), which we established, and help them transfer their corporate culture and experiences to future generations." Stating that it is a privilege to study at Trakya University, as an academic who graduated here, Prof. Dr. Murat TÜRKYILMAZ said, "Young people, aim to carry the education you have received further at every stage of life. You are graduating from one of Turkey's most rooted and traditional universities. Be aware of your abilities and value. I heartily congratulate you all. Good luck with your path.". Participating in the ceremony via video message, Trakya University Rector Prof. Dr. Erhan TABAKOĞLU congratulated the graduates who have reached today with the great devotion of their families and teachers and stated that they are ready for life as a part of the Trakya University family and that they will have a say in the world of future. The ceremony ended with giving the certificates to the students, reading the oath, and the cap throwing ceremony.