Under the supervision of Dean, Dr. Abdullah Al Melhi, celebrations to commemorate the KSA's 87th National Day were held yesterday (9/27/2017) in Building B, Auditorium 5, where students, faculty, and staff alike enjoyed a historical account of the Kingdom's history, poetry recitals, and a new student orientation program. Held in conjunction with the Annual Orientation Program, the celebration also aimed to acquaint students with the range of services available to them, academic integrity standards, and insight into what University life would be like in the Faculty of Languages and Translation.
Al Melhi: We are lucky to have the Custodians of Saudi Arabia from King Abdulaziz, may Allah have mercy on him, to King Salman. Every Royal Majesty of this great nation has done his best to focus on the development of the Saudi citizen, the country itself, and education.
Dr. Abdullah Al Melhi stressed that the National Day celebration is a unifying cornerstone event. He emphasized that it gives them an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices of the previous generations who set the groundwork for the stability and prosperity we all enjoy today. "We are lucky to have the Custodians of Saudi Arabia from King Abdulaziz, may Allah have mercy on him, to King Salman. Every Royal Majesty of this great nation has done his best to focus on the development of the Saudi citizen, the country itself, and education." Dr. Al Melhi added that the central theme of the FLT's Saudi National Day celebration is to invest in the students for a promising future. He encouraged them to be active, to study hard, and to remember what they learned in orientation to avoid the major pitfalls and mistakes of their Freshman Year.
In an effort to drive the message home, Dr. Yahya Asiri, Vice Dean, explained that the main theme of the FLT's National Day Celebration and Annual Orientation Program was chosen to instill excellent values in our students who will participate in the nation's development and give back to society upon graduation. He also urged students to follow the 'Code of Conduct' and to aim high in their studies. Immediately following Dr. Asiri, Chairman, Dr. Munassir Al Hamami, provided a detailed tour of the FLT website and social media accounts showing students where they could find their study plan and contact the faculty. He urged students to be aware that the transition from high school to university is not an easy one; it requires commitment and hard-work.
The program this year was very productive covering all issues concerning the University. Dr. Basim Kanan, Academic Advisor, followed Dr. Al Hamami's presentation and conveyed the most important issues that students will face as well as the different ways to get in touch with him or other faculty members. Following after was Director of Student Activities, Hassan Faya Asiri, who encouraged students to join the English Club and participate in its activities. He advised students to focus on the big picture and to avoid distractions.
A vote of thanks goes to the following organizing members who made this event a success:
The College Administrators (Muhammad, Al Gaees, Saleh Al Yami, and Sultan Al Hasher)
All members of the English Club (Ahmed Al Otaibi, Haitham Hawi, Ali Saeed, and Hussam Al Mashlwe)
Date: 9/28/2017
Source: FLT Media Center
Multimedia Source: Turki Saad Al Qahtani, Level 1 FLT Student
