IUE GRADUATES ENTERED THE BUSINESS WORLD

29 JUNE 2016

2016 graduates of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) entered the business world. One thousand 509 students who’ve completed 2015 – 2016 Academic Year successfully, were awarded their diplomas at the ceremony which took place at IUE Amphitheatre. At the end of the ceremony, the graduates proudly threw their caps into the air.

Mesut Kılıç, top student of the University who graduated from Department of International Relations and European Union, attached a star on the commemorative symbolic log with President Demirtaş and IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Can Muğan. Emin Serin (top student of Department of Psychology) and Mustafa Serhat Atalay (top student of Department of Translation and Interpretation) respectively the second highest and third highest ranking students, were also presented their diplomas and plaques by Demirtaş and Prof. Dr. Muğan. Ata Caner Çerçioğlu, Graduate of IUE Department of Trade and Finance, son of Özlem Çerçioğlu, Mayor of Aydın Metropolitan Municipality, also received his diploma. Graduates of Post-graduate Programs, Faculties of Engineering and Computer Sciences, Business, Arts and Science, were also granted their diplomas at the ceremony as the families proudly watched their children.

In his speech, President Ekrem Demirtaş pointed that the students got into the battle of life. He said, “Today is one of the happiest days of our lives as students, parents, and teachers. Well-educated one thousand 509 students are on their way to battle of life. The education they received will make them succeed. Also, we are graduating 21 African and Asian Expo scholarship students today.”

‘For a better world…’

Rector Prof. Dr. Can Muğan stated that the dynamism of the University in its 15^th year and its extensive use of technology were greatly appreciated and admired. The Rector asked the fresh graduates to discover the world, and be open to perfectionism and collaboration. Prof. Dr. Muğan said, “Global, economic, and social hardships are closer than ever. It will be your duty to make the World become a better place, under these conditions. We strongly believe that the knowledge and abilities you’ve acquired at Izmir University of Economics will help you through the problems and bring solutions. We expect you, new graduates, and the previous graduates, who are employed or doing post-graduate studies in 31 countries worldwide, to put in effort to make this world a better place to live in.”

Cengiz Ülken, Chairman of the IUE Alumni Association, stated that the graduates would be making a difference with the quality of their education both in national and international business world. Top student Mesut Kılıç pointed out that the vision of Izmir University of Economics would guide him in business life.