Universities continue to implement academic and developmental activities

The President of the University, Dr. Salamah Al-Nuaimat, affirmed that universities bear a national and educational responsibility in guiding youth, enhancing human and moral values among them, and consolidating a culture of moderation, tolerance, and respect for others.

Al-Nuaimat added that the nation has lost a group of its sons who had contributions to serving the nation and society, pointing out that this painful loss calls for raising awareness of the dangers of extremism and continuing educational and intellectual efforts to protect youth from destructive ideas.

He stressed that Islam is innocent of the takfiri ideology and criminal practices that violate blood and attack human dignity, and that confronting these ideas is a shared responsibility that requires spreading awareness and consolidating the principles of mercy.

In Jadara, the global company Huawei honored the Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Dr. Mohammad Al-Khasawneh, by awarding him the Outstanding Administrator Award for the Huawei Information and Communications Technology Academy, in appreciation of his distinguished efforts in supporting the Huawei ICT Academy and enhancing its role in developing digital skills.

Al-Khasawneh affirmed that this support constitutes an incentive to continue working on developing academic and training programs, and expanding the horizons of cooperation with leading technological institutions, in a way that contributes to preparing graduates who possess the skills and competencies required in the local, regional, and international labor market.

In Ajloun National, the University President, Dr. Firas Al-Hanandeh, discussed enhancing cooperation with the Supreme Council for Arab-African Economy and the Child's Right to Healthcare Organization, with the aim of attracting international students from various countries of the world and expanding the horizons of partnerships that support the university's presence on the regional and international academic scene.

This came during Al-Hanandeh's meeting with two delegations from the Council and the Organization, which included the President of the Supreme Council for Arab-African Economy, Dr. Hani Abu Zeid, and Dr. Wajdi Al-Sirafi, a commissioner in the Council, while the Child's Right to Healthcare Organization was represented by its delegate, Dr. Raouf Al-Salti, in the presence of the Supreme Council's Advisor for Jordan Affairs, Yazan Alian.

Al-Hanandeh affirmed the university's keenness to expand its international network of relations and enhance its openness to external institutions and organizations, which allows for attracting more international students and introducing its academic programs and specializations.

He stressed the importance of building effective partnerships with international entities, which would open new horizons for cooperation and exchange of expertise, and develop channels of communication with international students, in a way that serves the university's aspirations to expand its presence at the regional and international levels.

The university also achieved a sports achievement by its player Ibrahim Al-Haroub winning the bronze medal in the javelin throw competition, within the competitions of the Jordanian Universities Athletics Championship, which was held at Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Al-Haroub's win of the bronze medal came after he recorded a throw of 41.34 meters, to take third place, behind the University of Jordan, which won first place, and Yarmouk University, which came in second place.

In an additional achievement, the player Ibrahim Al-Haroub achieved fourth place in the long jump competition within the championship competitions on the same day, confirming his athletic abilities and the diversity of his skills in athletics.

In Al-Al-Bayt, the University President, Dr. Osama Nuseir, inaugurated the signing event for the "Mural of Loyalty and Belonging to the Nation," which was organized by the Faculty of Sharia, in affirmation of the values of loyalty and belonging, and to enhance intellectual awareness among students.

Nuseir pointed to the importance of enhancing national and intellectual awareness among students, stressing that the Faculty of Sharia has a scientific and educational responsibility in building minds, fortifying thought, and consolidating the values of moderation, mercy, and tolerance, in a way that contributes to preparing a generation that is aware and committed to its national and religious constants.

In turn, the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia, Dr. Anas Abu Atta, explained the faculty's role in confronting extremist ideology and spreading religious and intellectual awareness based on the correct understanding of religion, pointing out that conscious dialogue and openness to the other represent the most important ways to confront extremism and intolerance.

Sharia professor Dr. Abeer Tleilan explained that the idea of the mural carries a firm national and educational message, seeking to enhance the values of loyalty and belonging to the nation in the hearts of students, confirming that knowledge is the basis of awareness, and that moderation is the essence of the correct understanding of religion.

In Irbid National, the Deanship of Student Affairs, in cooperation with the "Nahnu" volunteer platform ambassadors team, organized a workshop entitled "Breaking the Fear Barrier of Speaking in Public," via the Google Meet application, with the participation of the platform's ambassadors team and a number of volunteers.

The workshop aimed to enable participants to overcome the fear of speaking in front of others, enhance their self-confidence, and develop their ability to express their ideas and opinions clearly and fluently, in addition to providing them with practical skills that help them communicate steadily and effectively in various situations.

The workshop reviewed the most prominent reasons behind fear and hesitation when speaking in front of an audience, and discussed effective methods for dealing with tension and anxiety, and employing them in a positive way that enhances presence and self-confidence.

In the same university, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mohammad Al-Andali, inaugurated the activities of the charity bazaar organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs in cooperation with the Zarqa Charity Association for the Blind, at the headquarters of the Career Guidance and Alumni Follow-up Office.

Dr. Al-Andali affirmed that organizing the bazaar comes in line with the university's humanitarian mission and its commitment to its societal responsibility, and its keenness to support initiatives that enhance the values of solidarity and cooperation, and consolidate the culture of volunteer work among students, by providing them with the opportunity to participate in purposeful activities that contribute to serving groups deserving of support and care.

For his part, the association's coordinator, Riyad Mustafa, explained that the bazaar aims to support the association's humanitarian mission and enhance its ability to provide care for the visually impaired, pointing out that its activities included a variety of corners and exhibits, the proceeds of which were allocated to support blind children and contribute to meeting their needs.

The bazaar included providing free eye examinations for students, in addition to a corner for selling scientific and literary books, exhibits of handicrafts and heritage items that embody the authenticity of Jordanian heritage, accessories and watches, and a variety of traditional and popular foods.

At Al-Huson University College, affiliated with Al-Balqa Applied University, the "Women in Engineering" community, in cooperation with the King Hussein Cancer Center, organized an awareness day for breast cancer prevention under the slogan "Be Well," as part of the Pink October activities, aimed at enhancing health awareness of the importance of early detection and its role in increasing recovery rates and improving treatment opportunities.

The health educator at the Jordan Breast Cancer Program, Solene Al-Omari, gave a lecture that addressed the disease, periodic examinations, prevention methods, and the importance of following a healthy lifestyle, in the presence of the college's female students and members of the teaching and administrative staff.