Following the partnership agreement concluded by the Rector and CEO of Danubius University, Dr. Steve O. Michael, with educational representatives from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the first Romanian language course was organized, specially designed for Pakistani citizens who wish to come to Romania for work or study purposes.

From 15 to 28 June, the participants attended this course, which focused on Romanian culture and civilization so that their integration in Romania would be easy.

The course was held by Dr. Alina Beatrice Cheșcă, a teacher at Danubius University, who enthusiastically told us some impressions about this teaching experience:

„The purpose of these courses was to help the students from Pakistan improve certain English language skills, especially their conversational level, as well as learning some basic conversational words and patterns in Romanian.

The courses were based on a permanent dialogue in English, designing simulations of the interview that the citizens from Pakistan will have at the Romanian Embassy. We focused on the possible questions and answers, choosing together the most correct and appropriate formulas in the English vocabulary and grammar.

In the latter part of the course, the participants became familiar with the most important aspects of Romanian culture, taking a short journey through history, geography, literature, music, traditions and customs, religion, culinary art and the present society. Besides, the students from Pakistan learned some basic Romanian words and phrases that they will be able to use in their daily interactions in our country.

In the more than 3 hours that we spent together apart from the official number of course hours, we discussed aspects related to interculturality and multiculturalism, knowledge, common values, humanity and other universal human topics.

These courses were a very special experience, representing, above all, a genuine intercultural dialogue, a warm closeness between two cultures that are so different and yet united by common human values.”

Following participation, the trainees received a certificate of participation issued by Danubius University.

The new programme developed by Danubius University for the citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has been so successful that the Centre for Continuing Education and Technological Information aims to extend the programme to other regions in Asia and beyond.

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Mioara Lepădatu,

PR Specialist

Danubius University of Galati, Romania, together with its co-organizing partners, University of Camerino, Italy, Free International University of Moldova, Republic of Moldova, University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", Bulgaria, Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Albania, County School Inspectorate, Galați and the Resource Centre for Teaching Staff, County Centre for Educational Resources and Assistance, Galați, "Education Is Power" Association, Slatina, Olt is pleased to invite you on 27-28 July to the INTERNATIONAL HIGHER CONFERENCE Education in the Digital Era - 2nd Edition, hosted by Danubius University, Galați, Romania.

The theme of the scientific event focuses on the search for practical solutions for teaching, learning and assessment in this new challenging context of digitisation. Participants, academics and researchers meet annually to exchange information and conceptually debate the broad field of education. Mobilising experts from different fields, the conference considers interdisciplinarity as a goal of academic research.

Online courses have become increasingly in demand, regardless of discipline, as the pandemic has succeeded in demonstrating that it is desire and perseverance that count and not physical presence in a space. Digital education as a set of knowledge and skills that an individual has when it comes to digital systems is, without question, the future. Individuals with a broad digital education will be the ones targeted for jobs in the future. 

The aim of the International Conference Education in the Digital Era is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and research results on the following topics:

1. The reflective, creative and innovative teacher in the digital age;
2. Inclusive Educational Environment in the Virtual School;
3. Professionalisation of the teaching career in the digital world;
4. Initial teacher training and continuing professional development - a new challenge;
5. Artificial intelligence in educational research;
6. Estudentiana (Students and PhD students).

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Dr. Andy Pușcă

President of the Administrative Board of Danubius University, Romania

Short biography

Presentation topic: Teaching with Technology, from LMS platforms to Digital Citizenship, Gamification and Adaptive Learning

Dr. Steve O. Michael

Rector and CEO, Danubius University, Romania

Short biography

Presentation topic: The Future of the University: Technology and Virtual Education

Dr. Victor Tița

Director Slatina Branch - Faculty of Management and Rural Development, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Bucharest, Romania

Short biography

Dr. Filip Stanciu

Prorector for Didactic Activity, Danubius University, Romania

Dr. Doinița Popa

Director, Department of Didactic Staff Training, Danubius University, Romania

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The official language of the conference is English.

Conference fee

For participation in the event, with full access to conference sessions, paper registration on the website and publication:

120 RON (lei)/24,25 Euro/26,69 USD

Bank transfer to:

Account holder: Danubius University of Galati

Address: Bd. Galati 3, 800654 Galati, Romania

Fiscal code: 2676433

IBAN for LEI (Romanian currency): RO87 INGB 0010 0000 4170 8911

IBAN for euro (EUR): RO36 INGB 0010 0000 4170 0711

SWIFT CODE: INGBROBU

Bank: ING Bank, Galati Branch.

Reference field: EED 2023

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PUBLICATION OF WORKS:

All accepted papers will be published in Didactica Danubiensis, under reference ISSN 2821-4374

Final deadlines:

Preliminary abstract submission: 20 July 2023.

Notification of acceptance: 22 July 2023

Submission of final paper for the journal: 30 August 2023

For details - https://conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/EED/EED2023

All four schools of Danubius University - the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, the Faculty of Communication and International Relations and the Faculty of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, together with the President of the Board of Administration, the Rector, the Senate President, the Vice-Rector for the Teaching Activity, the special guest of DANUBIUS ALUMNI, the deans, professors, graduates and their families and friends, celebrated the graduation of the Bachelor programmes for CLASS 2023, in a generous ceremony, on the first Saturday of July, right in the amphitheater where the founder of Danubius University of Galati, Professor Benone Pușca, organized the first commencement of the first class of Danubius University!

The moments full of emotion, joy and gratitude made this graduation ceremony a memorable event for Danubius graduates!

The programme started with the singing of the Romanian anthem, then the entire audience received a blessing from the parish priest Catalin Buia, who told the graduates how important it is to believe in themselves and in their future.

The rector of DU, Dr. Steve O. Michael, was the host of this ceremony and, in the speech given at the beginning of the event, he said that: "The past does not matter, as we cannot have control over it. What matters is the future, and what we do today prepares us for the future we imagine. I invite you to join me in seeing what is possible.

I invite you to see a bigger and flourishing Danubius University. Don't look at what is today, but look at what Danubius University will be tomorrow.,,.” (We invite you to read the entire Rector's speech by accessing this link - https://www.univ-danubius.ro/en/news/rector-s-speech-2023-commencement).

The President of the Board of Administration, Dr. Andy Pușca, reminded us all about the wise words of the Founder of Danubius University: “Being a student means eternal youth!”. He also wished the graduates to believe in their future, in the good training they acquired and they would be brave and full of enthusiasm, no matter what path they would take in life!

An emotional moment was also the speech of the special guest, Mr. Costel Fotea, president of Galati County Council, former graduate of the Faculty of Law within Danubius University, member of DANUBIUS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. He remembered his student years, the courses, the mentors who influenced his career, the years spent in Danubius University and expressed his gratitude to all those who made the 4 years of studentship matter in his professional life.

The President of Danubius University Senate, Dr. Georgeta Modiga,  thanked the graduates present in the amphitheater and the entire audience and expressed her thoughts full of encouragement and confidence in the success on all levels, of CLASS 2023!

The most awaited moment, the deans offering the graduate certificates to all graduates, was received with long applause from the relatives, friends, and supporters of our graduates!

In the end, GAUDEAMUS IGITUR and the throwing of caps, moments of maximum joy for all those who were declared, by the Vice-Rector with Teaching Activity, Dr. Filip Stanciu, GRADUATES!

CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS 2023!!!

We invite you to access the link to have access to the photos of the Commencement - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EGK36d9yB5psljEUv4eosfFxNxC9M6J-

Oana Draganescu

PR&MEDIA Manager

Buna ziua! Bun venit la Universitatea Danubius!

Ma bucur sa va vad pe toti la aceasta ceremonie!

My name is Dr. Steve O. Michael, a professor of higher education management and finance, and the Rector and Chief Executive Officer of Danubius University presiding over the University’s 2023 commencement ceremony.  Before I begin my opening remarks, I would like to acknowledge the presence of members of the Administrative Board, the Senate members, Deans, and Department Heads, faculty and staff, and my executive leadership which consists of Vice Rector Florian Nuta, Vice Rector Alina Raileanu, General Counsel Gina Goga, and Vice Rector Filip Stanciu who is also part of this program. 

As you can attest, this amphitheater is well decorated.  Many volunteer hours have gone into decorating and preparing for this commencement ceremony.  Therefore, please join me to thank all the volunteers and staff who worked on the commencement program.  Thanks to Dr. Alina Chesca, my interpreter. 

In the United States of America where I come from, commencement ceremonies are joyous occasion, a time of celebration of achievements, a time of reflection in gratitude, and a time of expressing gratitude to supporters.  As an American Rector, it is important to me that our commencement ceremonies henceforth reflect that spirit of celebration.  So, congratulations to all of you who are graduating today.  Let’s put our hands together for their achievements.  There is one more group to thank.  You did not accomplish your success by yourself.  I would like you all to rise and face your relatives, parents, friends, families, and supporters to express gratitude to them. 

Congratulations Class of 2023.  You are the first to graduate under me as the Rector.  The way we are conducting this ceremony is different from the past and that shows the many things that are changing at Danubius University.  I have come to join the community to transform the University and a lot is changing already.  About a month ago, I was in Pakistan to sign agreement with a major university there.  The Romania Ambassador welcomed me and announced that Danubius University is the first Romania university to sign agreement with a major university in Pakistan. About 48 hours ago, I was in Israel discussing partnership initiatives with Azirel School of Engineering.  The future I see for Danubius University is to become a model of a global institution in Eastern Europe, an institution where all our students will be trained and educated for world, where our teachers and professors will come from all over the world, where our standards and ethics will reflect international standards, where our students will come from all over the world, and where our name is recognized globally. 

It does not matter what the past is because we have no control over it.  What matters is the future and what we do today in preparation for the future we envision.  I invite you today to join me to see what is possible.  Come and see a bigger and flourishing Danubius University.  Do not look at what it is today but cast your eyes on what the University will be tomorrow. 

In the same spirit Class of 2023, I am looking at you today, but I see something much bigger than you sitting in front of me.  I see your future, some of you getting new jobs, some of you changing jobs, some of you rising to higher professional levels, and some of you coming back for higher degrees.  Oh, I see your future with you reaching for the stars, successful, healthy, and happy in life.  Now that I have told you your future, it is now your responsibility to work toward it and when you accomplish great things, write back to me so I can share your stories with students coming behind.  Congratulations once more Class of 2023.