Under the patronage of HRH Princess Lolowah Al Faisal
EFFAT UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES WINNER OF QUEEN EFFAT CITIZENSHIP AWARD
Dr.
Haifa Reda Jamal AL-Lail, President of Effat University: "The award
reaffirms that our core values are fundamental for the development of
ambitious leaders who contribute to national and global progress.”
JEDDAH
November 2020 - Under the patronage of HRH Princess Lolowah AlFaisal,
Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees and General Supervisor of Effat
University, and with the attendance of students' parents, community
members and media virtually via Youtube, Effat University honored the
winner of Queen Effat Citizenship Award.
The ceremony was held
at the Effat Library and Cultural Museum on Sunday November 4th, 2020.
And the award was won by student Zainah Alnouri, from the Psychology
Department, Effat College of Humanities at Effat University and was
presented by Dr. Haifa Reda Jamal Al-Lail, President of Effat
University.
The ceremony included a speech by HRH Princess Reema
Bint Bnadar Bin Sultan Al Saud, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United
States, as well as a speech by the guest of honor Sheikh Hussein A.
Al-Banawi, Chairman of Al-Banawi Industrial Group and Chairman of the
Advisory Committee of the Effat Ambassadors Program, and a welcoming
note by Dr. Malak Al-Nory, Effat University Provost.
The winning
student said, "I am honored to receive this Award, which entails great
responsibility for me to become the voice of the students." She added:
"I truly express my thanks and gratitude to my university and teachers,
without whose help and support I would not be standing here today."
As
the winner, Zainah will enjoy various benefits, including being
appointed President of the Students Shura, which is the students'
legislative body, which serves them through close cooperation with the
Students Council.
Dr. Haifa Reda Jamal Al-Lail, President of
Effat University, stated that Effat University is committed to producing
active society members by developing the social and personal skills of
the students to enrich them with the knowledge and the ability to
innovate. This is achieved by applying Effat's core values, which stem
from the word IQARA (Read).
Dr. Haifa went on to say: "The Award
reaffirms that our core values are fundamental for the development of
ambitious leaders who contribute to national and global progress. Our
values are complemented by innovative educational curricula, in an
environment that fosters a culture of knowledge, research contribution,
and constructive community partnership."
Adding his comments,
Sheikh Hussein Al-Banawi, said: "I am thrilled to be back at Effat
University and being among so many talented young women. Behind this
truly remarkable landmark educational institution is a living example of
women's leadership at its best – HRH Princess Lolowah Alfaisal, who is
exemplary to all of us for her vision, her nurturing leadership, her
perseverance and her selfless dedication to the cause of women's
education.
