Istanbul Gelisim University - 11 thousand 822 graduates threw caps

11 thousand 822 graduates threw caps

University graduation ceremonies, which could not be held due to the pandemic, started to be organized within the scope of coronavirus measures. Thousands of young people graduating from universities will either enter business life or proceed on an academic path. Holding its 10th and 11th graduation ceremonies, Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) graduated 11,822 alumni from 129 different programs. During the 10-day graduation ceremonies, many faculties, institutes and college graduates of the university threw their caps.

At the graduation ceremony held on the campus of the university, Gelisim Tower, the young people who took the stage in sections received their diplomas. Speaking at the ceremonies held in accordance with the mask and social distance rule within the scope of coronavirus measures, faculty deans and school principals congratulated the graduating students and said that they were happy to meet with the students for the last time at the graduation ceremony, albeit delayed.

The ceremonies ended with the students’ throwing their caps.

WITHIN 10-15 YEARS MOST OF THE TRADITIONAL JOBS WILL BE VANISHED

“We work hard to build the future’s university with a high brand value and which our graduates and Turkey will be proud of,” said Vice Rector of Istanbul Gelisim University, Prof. Dr. Nail Öztaş and added, “According to the OECD report, we have a future at our door in which 6 - 7 thousand professions, corresponding to more than half of all professions in the world, are expected to disappear or be replaced in the next 10-15 years.”

ONE MUST PURSUE LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Underlining that this change should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat, Prof. Dr. Nail Öztaş said, “Our young graduates who will invent new professions. In order to seize the opportunities in this transformation, our graduates' curiosity, diligence and innovativeness will open doors that will change the world. Let them trust the education they receive at our university, but it will not be possible to achieve permanent success without continuing lifelong learning. We are confident that our youth will build the bright and prosperous future of our country. Let the roads be open.”