KARIU FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS BECOME PART OF A LARGE UNIVERSITY FAMILY

On October 21, Karaganda Industrial University held its student initiation ceremony. First-year students of KarIU and the Technical and Economic College, faculty members, staff and guests gathered in the assembly hall.

The celebration began with the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Then, Saule Ainabekova, Member of the Board and Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, addressed the first-year students.

She congratulated the students on their admission and reminded them that student life is not only about lectures, tests and examinations. The university offers young people many more opportunities: participation in research projects, creative initiatives, volunteer activities and public life.

“Do not be afraid of making mistakes — be afraid of standing still. Student years are a time of growth, experimentation and discovery,” the Vice-Rector noted.

One of the main events of the ceremony was the awarding of students who received vacant educational grants. Following the summer examination session, 14 KarIU students who had been studying on a tuition-paying basis were given the opportunity to continue their education free of charge. The certificates were presented to:

— Alexander Sergeyevich Zdorovtsev;

— Vladislav Danilovich Malay;

— Artem Alekseyevich Novokreshchenov;

— Nazar Ilyich Mavleev;

— Angelina Dmitriyevna Plotnikova;

— Nadezhda Madyarovna Sadanova;

— Valeria Andreyevna Davydova;

— Ramazan Sendibekuly Aldabergen;

— Kanat Ermek;

— Olzhas Aldiyarovich Zhumashov;

— Kausar Abzalkyzy;

— Sanzhar Mirkamiluly Abdimutalip;

— Aitzhan Alimbekuly Serikbay;

— Aizhan Oltinbekkyzy Ashirbay.

This part of the ceremony served as a reminder to first-year students that dedication, perseverance and good academic performance can indeed open up new opportunities.

Students who actively participated in career guidance activities among schoolchildren in the southern and western regions of Kazakhstan were also recognized on stage. Galina Sivyakova, Head of the KarIU Administration, presented them with letters of appreciation on behalf of Bakhyt Zhautykov, Chairman of the Board and Rector of the University. Thanks to the efforts of these active students, many prospective applicants were able to learn more about KarIU’s educational programmes and make an informed choice of their field of study. The recipients of the letters of appreciation were:

— Yerasyl Ghanibekuly;

— Kuanyshuly Altynmergen Abduakhat;

— Albekuly Kurmangazy Adilzhan;

— Bagdatkyzy Berkimбай Aktilek;

— Aigerim Kosaevna Bakanova;

— Alipbaykyzy Tureмuratova Aidana;

— Kadirbaykyzy Makhsetova Sabira;

— Kairat Aibekuly Koshum;

— Erlankyzy Ashirbay Zarina;

— Nietbaykyzy Suyeubayeva Zhansaya;

— Bisenbayuly Zholmukhanov Mukhtar;

— Tokhashuly Duisenbayev Sultan;

— Abaykyzy Kuashova Lazzat;

— Zhanbolkyzy Zorbaeva Kausar;

— Parakhatkyzy Bisenbaeva Meruert;

— Rakhatkyzy Zholdasbayeva Aruzhan;

— Satybaldykyzy Surap Balzhan;

— Serikkyzy Sansyzbay Almira;

— Golibzhankyzy Tuklieva Mavluda;

— Ikhtiyorkyzy Toktashova Roza;

— Orkenuly Auelbek Yernur;

— Tangirberganovich Biysinbayev Zhasulan;

— Arifzhankyzy Ramazanova Maftuna;

— Bakhromzhankyzy Abdalimova Gulshada;

— Kholmuratovna Dzhavlanbekova Mukhlisa;

— Nazym Dosbolkyzy;

— Aidа Samatkyzy Musaeva;

— Dilnaz Yerbolkyzy;

— Sabyrzhan Dulatuly Yeskara;

— Kaуratkyzy Zharylkар Aizat;

— Aidos Omirgali Bogenbay;

— Madi Muratuly;

— Tamerlan Samatuly Batrbek.

The gathering continued with an extensive creative programme. The Student Kurultai prepared a festive flash mob, while students from the Faculties of Economics and Construction, Metallurgy and Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Transport and Control Systems, as well as students of the Technical and Economic College, presented their performances.

The audience warmly welcomed the performances of the student quartet and the “Alau” group. Songs, dances and group photographs created the atmosphere of a true student celebration.

Following the official student initiation ceremony, the first-year students of Karaganda Industrial University enjoyed a lively continuation of the festivities. Energetic dancing, music and engaging competitions organized by the student self-government body helped the newcomers get to know one another, showcase their talents and feel part of a large university family. The most active participants received commemorative prizes.