The official opening ceremony and the first lesson of the 2013-2014 Academic Year entitled "Environment and Health" were held at EMU Campus Mustafa Afsin Ersoy Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, 7 October 2013.
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Following a moment of silence and the national anthem, the audience enjoyed a concert by EMU polyphonic chorus formed by the students of the Education Faculty, Fine Arts Education Department, Music Teaching Program. The opening ceremony started with EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Abdullah Y. Öztoprak's opening speech. Prof. Dr. Öztoprak gave information about EMU and the university's current accreditation projects.
Following the presentation of the presents to new students who have been ranked within the first 2000 students in the Turkish Student Selection and Placement Exam by the Parliamentary Speaker Dr. Sibel Siber, the first lesson of the academic year was delivered by Dr. Sibel Siber who wished everyone a successful and productive academic year.
During her presentation, Dr. Siber attracted the audience's attention to the importance of the universities for the country's welfare and international recognition. Siber also put forth that in order for a university to become strong, democratic, modern and transparent, it should be freed from politics.
Dr. Siber, who also talked about the weather pollution and stressed the fact that it affects health at a large extent, added that water, food and mental health are the primary issues in achieving a healthy society. At the end of her presentation, Dr. Siber invited all members of the society to raise awareness in the protection of the environment and nature. Dr. Sibel concluded her pesentation by also inviting the universities to organise seminars and conferences in eliminating the environment related problems.
