The Administrative Staff Awards Ceremony, held as part of the 8th anniversary celebrations of Isparta University of Applied Sciences (IUAS), took place in a vibrant atmosphere at the Gül Hall of the Isparta Municipality Cultural Center.
The program was attended by IUAS Rector Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Çatal, Vice Rectors Prof. Dr. Ramazan Özçelik and Prof. Dr. Ayhan Gösterit, General Secretary Sefer Kutlu, deans, heads of colleges, academic and administrative staff, and the families of administrative staff.
The program began with a moment of silence and the recitation of the National Anthem, followed by an opening speech by IUAS Rector Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Çatal. Rector Çatal emphasized the university's development process and the dedicated contributions of the administrative staff.
Rector Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Çatal said, “Welcome and thank you for honoring us with your presence at the Administrative Staff Award Ceremony held as part of the 8th Anniversary Celebration of our University. Today, we will be presenting Certificates of Contribution to Institutional Service to our colleagues who have completed 10, 20, and 30 years of service at our university, in accordance with our Administrative Staff Award Guidelines, as a reward for the hard work of each of our employees present here. As the Isparta University of Applied Sciences family, we are not only holding an award ceremony. We are also sharing a common story of hard work, patience, loyalty, institutional belonging, and faith in the future. I wholeheartedly congratulate our colleagues who will receive their certificates today. However, I would especially like to emphasize that each of our personnel present here is a very valuable part of this family. Because what we call success is not individual effort, but collective effort. A university only strengthens and grows together. At the point we have reached today, we see that behind every step we take, there is great effort, a strong vision, and sincere dedication. Dear IUAS family, you should fulfill your duties not just as a job, but as a matter of responsibility and conscience.” Your presence is the most valuable aspect of our institutional culture. The patience you show our students, the support you provide to our academics, and your sense of belonging to our university are invaluable to us. The awards you will receive today are not merely certificates of achievement; they are also symbols of diligence, honesty, effort, and love for the institution. I believe that with your support, our university will continue to move towards the future with even stronger steps. As long as we maintain our spirit of unity and solidarity, there is no obstacle we cannot overcome. In closing, I would like to state that building the "institutional identity and self-confidence" of our university will be our greatest achievement. We will continue to walk the path of science, to produce, to trust our youth, and to work for our country. We are sharing an excitement that will make this meaningful day even more special. Shortly, the IUAS Stage Orchestra, composed entirely of our colleagues and valuable university personnel, will be with us. I would like to thank our orchestra in advance for showing us how productive and talented we are not only in our professional lives but also in the aesthetic and cultural aspects of life, and I wish them enjoyable performances. With these feelings and thoughts, I thank everyone who contributed to this meaningful organization. “I wholeheartedly congratulate our award-winning staff and wish them and their families many more years filled with health, peace, and success,” he said.
Following the opening speeches, the IUAS Stage Orchestra, established within Isparta University of Applied Sciences, took the stage and gave an unforgettable concert. The orchestra consisted of Soloist Dr. Assoc. Prof. Merve Paçacı, Bağlama: Dr. Assoc. Prof. Serdar Paçacı, Oud and Keyboard: Assistant General Secretary Dr. Naif Fıratcan Çınar, Keyboard, Guitar and Vocal: Lecturer Şükrü Kaya, Drums and Vocal: Computer Operator Mehmet Fatih Büyüktaş, and Bass Guitar: Dr. Assoc. Prof. Onur Mahmut Pişirir.
The most meaningful part of the ceremony was the presentation of achievement and service awards to administrative staff who had completed 10, 20, and 30 years at the university. The awarding of personnel who had contributed to the university's development over many years created emotional moments in the hall.
The program concluded with a group commemorative photograph taken with the award-winning staff and their families.
IUAS celebrated its 8th anniversary with such a meaningful ceremony, further strengthening its sense of being "a family."
