Student Welcoming Program – A Vibrant Start to the Semester

The Apparel Faculty warmly welcomed its students with a colorful and inspiring Student Welcoming Program, celebrating academic excellence, creativity, and community spirit. 

The event featured speeches from Deputy Scientific Directors, the recognition of top students, an experience-sharing session, and a vibrant student exhibition.

A Celebration of Learning, Creativity, and Unity

The Apparel Faculty hosted a memorable Student Welcoming Program, marking a vibrant start to the new academic semester. The event brought together students, faculty, and staff to celebrate academic excellence, innovation, and the spirit of togetherness.

Opening Ceremony

The ceremony began with inspiring welcoming speeches by:

• Associate Professor Adane Haile, Deputy Scientific Director
• Dr. Abebaw Bizuneh, Deputy Scientific Director for Administrative Affairs

Their addresses encouraged students to embrace academic dedication, innovation, and collaboration, setting a positive tone for the semester ahead.

Faculty Overview

Mr. Biniyam Solomon, Dean of the Apparel Faculty, presented a comprehensive overview of the faculty’s programs, research focus, and student opportunities in:

¨ Visual Art

¨ Fashion Design

¨ Fashion Engineering

¨ Leather Product Engineering

Academic Recognition

A highlight of the program was the recognition of outstanding students, including:

¨  Semester top scorers from each batch

¨ Faculty-level top achievers

These awards celebrated student excellence and hard work, motivating others to strive for success.

Experience Sharing

Senior faculty members shared professional insights and personal experiences, inspiring new and returning students to pursue excellence, creativity, and innovation in their academic journey.

Student Exhibition

The program culminated in a colorful student exhibition, featuring creative works and innovative projects from:

¨ Visual Art

¨ Fashion Design

¨ Fashion Engineering

¨ Leather Product Engineering

The exhibition showcased students’ talent, craftsmanship, and innovation, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.

 Networking & Group Photo

The event concluded with an engaging networking session and a joyful group photo, capturing the sense of unity and excitement shared by the faculty community.

The Student Welcoming Program served not only as an orientation for the new semester but also as a reminder of the Apparel Faculty’s commitment to excellence, creativity, and collaboration in every academic endeavor.