Prof. Sherif
Mohamed Sabry El-Attar, Acting President of Fayoum University and Vice
President for Education and Student Affairs, and Prof. Assem Fouad El-Essawy,
Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development, attended
the " Alumni Day 2026"
celebration organized by the Faculty of Agriculture. The event was held on
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Central Library, in the presence of Prof. Bouthaina
Youssef Fouad, Dean of the Faculty; Mr. Ahmed Rashad, University Secretary-General;
Prof. Shaban Saad El-Nasr, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental
Development; Prof. Gamal Farag, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs;
Prof. Osama Metwally Mohamed, Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research;
Assoc. Prof.. Nisreen Mohamed Nasr, Director of the University’s Alumni Follow-up
Center; Dr. Doaa Abdel Hamid Mahmoud, Director of the Faculty’s Alumni Follow-up
Unit; and Dr. Hilal Ramadan, Head of the Food Safety Authority in Fayoum. Also
in attendance were representatives from the Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), the Ministry of Environment, and the
Ministry of Communications, alongside faculty members, representatives from
participating companies and institutions, sponsors, media personnel, and a
number of the faculty's graduates—including top-ranking alumni—and current
students.
Prof.
Sherif El-Attar expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the organizers
of the Graduates' Day celebration. He praised the initiative of bringing
together students, alumni, faculty and university administration, and labor
market representatives in a single gathering. He emphasized that this
integration adds significant value to the prestigious Faculty of
Agriculture—the university's second-oldest faculty—which stands as a
distinguished academic institution with a history spanning nearly fifty years.
He highlighted Fayoum University’s commitment to providing programs and
resources that develop students' skills and capabilities, prepare them for
labor market demands, and familiarize them with the market's evolving
needs—thereby enhancing their career prospects post-graduation. He also
emphasized the importance of integration between the university, community
institutions, and the labor market.
For his
part, Prof. Assem El-Essawy noted that the Faculty of Agriculture’s role in
serving the Fayoum community serves as a prime example of integrating education
with community service. He commended the Faculty’s efforts and participation in
medical and awareness-raising convoys, acknowledging their tangible impact on
the community.
He also
highlighted the vital role of Faculty of Agriculture graduates in meeting the
governorate's needs, stressing that continuing education is a key function of
the Faculty in developing graduates' skills and keeping pace with labor market
requirements.
He
encouraged students and graduates to embrace creative and innovative ideas,
pursue entrepreneurship, and launch their own projects, noting that such
initiatives contribute to creating new job opportunities and supporting
sustainable development efforts.
Prof. Bouthaina
Youssef Fouad expressed her sincere appreciation to the Fayoum University
administration for its ongoing support of the Faculty and its commitment to
organizing events dedicated to graduates. She emphasized that "Alumni
Day" is the culmination of the Faculty's continuous efforts to prepare its
students and graduates. She highlighted the Faculty’s commitment to continuous
development and modernization through training courses and workshops, as well
as the enhancement of academic programs to align with scientific and
technological advancements in agriculture and meet labor market needs. She
emphasized the excellence of the Faculty of Agriculture’s graduates and their
ability to compete across various professional fields.
She
also underscored the importance of ongoing cooperation and coordination between
the Faculty and labor market entities—including the Ministries of Agriculture,
Communications, and Environment—to facilitate the exchange of expertise and
discussions on the latest developments relevant to the fields and
specializations serving the Faculty’s graduates.
Prof.
Shaaban Saad El-Nesr welcomed the attendees, noting that studies at the Faculty
of Agriculture aim not merely at obtaining a degree, but at preparing
professionals capable of keeping pace with modern developments in the
agricultural sector and leveraging technology, artificial intelligence,
innovation, and entrepreneurship. He emphasized the importance of partnerships
between the Faculty and labor market institutions, particularly given the
significant number of Faculty of Agriculture graduates already employed by
these organizations.
He also
commended the role of the Faculty’s Alumni Follow-up Unit in implementing
activities and programs that support graduates, noting that the Faculty aims to
prepare qualified professionals with competitive skills, thereby enhancing
their ability to effectively integrate into the labor market.
Assoc.
Prof. Nisreen Mohamed Nasr stated that the Alumni Day and employment forums are
key activities of the Fayoum University Alumni Follow-up Center, noting that
the Center works to build bridges of communication between university
graduates, civil society organizations, and various labor market institutions.
She explained that these events aim to support graduate employment
opportunities, identify the needs of employers, and gather their feedback
regarding the skills and attributes required in graduates. This contributes to
enhancing qualification and training systems and identifying specific training
needs that can be addressed.
For her
part, Dr. Doaa Abdel-Hamid Mahmoud emphasized the importance of graduates
possessing the necessary skills, capabilities, and self-confidence. She also
highlighted the value of continuous learning and engaging in practical
experiences that help build a career path after graduation.
She
noted that the Alumni Follow-up Unit conducts numerous workshops and training
courses and establishes cooperation protocols with relevant institutions and
entities, all with the aim of training and qualifying students and connecting
them with suitable job opportunities.
In his
address on behalf of the graduates, Engineer Ahmed Abdel-Salam Ajami spoke
about the importance of taking initiative rather than waiting, and the need for
graduates to be prepared to launch their careers from any starting point. He
affirmed the principle that "a person gains only what they strive
for" and noted that the diverse specializations within the Faculty of
Agriculture offer graduates multiple opportunities to translate their academic
studies into practical, applied value in the job market.
The
day’s events featured presentations on the success stories of outstanding
Faculty of Agriculture graduates. These accounts showcased successful career
paths across various fields, serving as inspiring examples for current students
and graduates alike, and highlighting the wide range of professional
opportunities available to Faculty of Agriculture graduates.
As part
of the efforts to achieve the goals of Alumni Day and connect graduates with
the labor market, the participation...
