The Jubilee Gala of the University of Szczecin took place at the Polish Theatre. The event was an opportunity to honour people who have made a special contribution to the development of the University of Szczecin. The ceremony, full of emotion and reflection, was not only a moment of reminiscing and summing up, but above all a symbolic thank you to those who, with their daily work, passion and commitment, co-create the history of our University.
During the Gala the jubilee awards granted by the University of Szczecin on the occasion of its 40th anniversary were presented. This is a form of gratitude for many years of contribution to the improvement of the University. One of the most important moments was the honouring of the Senior Rectors of the University of Szczecin with commemorative medals – as an expression of appreciation for their work and commitment. The awards were received by prof. dr hab. inż. Hubert Bronk and prof. dr hab. Zdzisław Chmielewski, whose scientific and organisational achievements played a significant role in shaping the university.
The Special Award was granted to the government administration of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, the West Pomeranian Voivodeship Self-Government and the City of Szczecin – in recognition of their long-term, fruitful cooperation with the University of Szczecin.
The remaining statuettes went to people who build the prestige and value of our University through their activities:
- Guardian of History – prof. dr hab. Radosław Gaziński,
- Visionary of Development – prof. dr hab. Kesra Nermend,
- Heart for Others – mgr Bartosz Krefta,
- Ambassador of Science – dr hab. Jarosław Korpysa, prof. US,
- Titan of Science (posthumously) – prof. dr hab. Andrzej Witkowski,
- Leader of International Dialogue – dr hab. Małgorzata Guzowska, prof. US,
- Architect of the Future – dr hab. Adam Stecyk, prof. US,
- Creator of Sports Traditions – dr Marek Kolbowicz,
- Everyday Support – mgr Dariusz Tyrka,
- Everyday Support – mgr Katarzyna Mazuń.
During the Jubilee Gala, representatives of the Institutes of the University of Szczecin were awarded medals for their long-term work for science, teaching and academic life. The Institutes, together with their academic staff, have played a key role in the development of research at the University of Szczecin, educating students and supporting the image of the University as a modern institution for four decades. The medals were awarded to:
- dr hab. Lidia Skuza, prof. US – Institute of Biology,
- prof. dr hab. Jerzy Dudziński – Institute of Economics and Finance,
- prof. dr hab. Tadeusz Szubka – Institute of Philosophy and Cognitive Science,
- prof. dr hab. Zbigniew Konrad Czerski – Institute of Physics,
- prof. dr hab. Juliusz Engelhardt – Institute of Spatial Management and Socio-Economic Geography,
- prof. dr hab. Janusz Faryś – Institute of History,
- prof. dr hab. Ewa Kołodziejek – Institute of Linguistics,
- prof. dr hab. Inga Iwasiów – Institute of Literature and New Media,
- prof. dr hab. Andrzej Dąbrowski – Institute of Mathematics,
- dr hab. Jerzy Eider, prof. US – Institute of Physical Culture Sciences,
- prof. dr hab. Stanisław Musielak – Institute of Marine and Environmental Sciences,
- dr hab. Andrzej Wojtaszak, prof. US – Institute of Political Science and Studies,
- prof. dr hab. Marek Górski – Institute of Legal Sciences,
- bishop prof. dr hab. Henryk Wejman – Institute of Theological Sciences,
- prof. dr hab. Barbara Kromolicka – Institute of Pedagogy,
- rev. prof. dr hab. Zdzisław Kroplewski – Institute of Psychology,
- dr hab. Maciej Kowalewski, prof. US – Institute of Sociology,
- prof. dr hab. Józef Perenc – Institute of Management.
It is a tradition of the University of Szczecin to annually award the Rector’s Awards to students who have distinguished themselves in a special way with their activity, achievements and commitment. This was also the case during this year’s Jubilee Gala, where the most active students were honored. The Rector of the University of Szczecin awarded students who make a significant contribution to the development of scientific, sports, artistic and social and organizational life of the university. The Rector’s Awards were received by:
- Wiktoria Petryszyn,
- Polina Kozlovska,
- Natalia Gurgacz,
- Zuzanna Putkowska,
- Marianna Chmiel,
- Wiktoria Pyrka,
- Weronika Anna Krompaszczyk,
- Wiktoria Stolar,
- Edyta Rauhut,
- Diana Maeser,
- Wiktoria Guść,
- Joanna Woźniak,
- Karolina Majchrzak,
- Adrian Machocki,
- Wanessa Bara,
- Wiktoria Brewka.
The ceremony was graced by the performance of the University of Szczecin Choir under the direction of dr hab. Anna Tarnowska, professor at the Academy of Art
The celebration was possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The 40th Anniversary Gala of the University of Szczecin, organized as part of the GaudeamUS project – 40 Years of the University of Szczecin, was financed by the Minister of Science under the Social Responsibility of Science II program.
We would like to thank all the Guests who graced this evening with their presence! Your support and commitment are invaluable – it is thanks to you that the University of Szczecin can develop and look to the future with pride.
