70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO
The seventieth birthday of each institution is an opportunity to stop, look back and think about its near and far future. We are celebrating the University of Sarajevo’s 70th anniversary in a time of significant reform that should result in a more efficient and harmonized integrated University’s functioning.
The past, present and future work of the University of Sarajevo rests on Wilhelm von Humboldt’s idea of university’s essence – being an organic and interactive link between education and science. Generations of professors, students and administrative staff from all organizational units left permanent mark on the implementation of this idea for the sake of the University and the parent social community.
Prof. Dr. Rifat Škrijelj, University of Sarajevo Rector:
The University of Sarajevo continues to follow its path of investing efforts in for long-term projected goals of excellence. Our orientation is, and must remain, further integration into the global academic trends, because only in this way can we fulfill our core mission - the brining the prosperity and progress in society as a whole. Optimism in this respect is particularly evident from the summary of achievements to date, the extensive rejuvenation of the University of Sarajevo staffing structure and the expected creative energy and otherwise brought upon by such changes.
On the University of Sarajevo’s founding day – 2nd December, the 70th University of Sarajevo’s anniversary will be celebrated by the following events:
- UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO SOLEMN SENATE SESSION AND PROFESSORS EMERITI PROMOTION
2 December, 2019 at 13:00
University of Sarajevo Ceremonial Hall (Obala Kulina bana St., 7/II)
- SOLEMN ACADEMY ORGANIZED UPON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATING 70TH UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO’S ANNIVERSARY
2 December 2019 at 19:00
National Theater Sarajevo (Obala Kulina bana St., 9)
The Solemn Academy program will begin with a speech delivered by the University of Sarajevo Rector, Prof. Dr. Rifat Škrijelj, followed by screening short film presenting the University of Sarajevo’s history and development. The ceremony will be continued with the speeches to be delivered by guests, supplemented by an appropriate program prepared by Music Academy professors and students. Individuals, institutions and organizations responsible for outstanding achievements, promotion and successful work and development of the University of Sarajevo will be presented with appropriate awards.
The University of Sarajevo’s 70th Anniversary will be further celebrated by several events organized in December:
- University of Sarajevo BA and MA Graduates Promotion and Diplomas Awarding Ceremony
7 December 2019 at 11:00.
Juan Antonio Samaranch (Zetra) Olympic Hall
- University of Sarajevo Doctors of Sciences/Arts Promotion Ceremony
19 December 2019 at 13:00.
National Theater Sarajevo (Obala Kulina bana St., 9)
- Sarajevo Music Academy Gala Concert
19 December 2019 at 19:00.
National Theater Sarajevo (Obala Kulina bana St., 9)
On 2 December 1949, the University Founding Assembly convened at the Old City Hall building, where the first University of Sarajevo Rector, Dr. Vaso Butozan and First Vice-Rector, Dr. Drago Krndija were elected. The founding day of the first public university in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the most significant dates in the BH history, akin to a social milestone.
