Cairo University

Cairo University Wins Excellence Shield in Ebdaa 4 Festival, Occupies First 10 Places

Date :2016-04-17 14:51:35

Cairo University won excellence shield in Ebdaa 4 Festival for year 2016. The festival is organized by Ministry of Youth and Sport in cooperation with Universities, Academies and Institutes of Arts. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Osman El-Khosht, Cairo University Vice-President for Education and Student Affairs, received the shield on the behalf of Prof. Dr. Gaber Nassar, Cairo University President. The shield was received by El-Khosht during the concluding celebration of the festival, held at Grand Celebration Hall, Cairo University. The celebration was witnessed by Ministers of Youth and Culture, elite of senior writers, artists, music, and stars of art and cinematic direction, as well as public figures.

Cairo University President pointed out that the university, in addition to winning excellence shield at Ebdaa 4 Festival, occupied the first six places in the cultural activity, and the first four places in the artistic activity. He added that the university developed a plan for student activity, this year, focusing on the expansion of student participation in different student activities. Besides, the university works on developing student skills in different artistic, cultural, sport and social activities.

Noteworthy, festival 4 activities started in January at some governorates. The competition was among university youth in 21 fields of arts and culture, including theatrical shows, poetry, religious chanting and music. Arbitration committee included 45 senior writers, historians, artists and intellectuals.