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Faculty. This tribute reaffirmed that by former President George W. Bush, and
excellence is not confined to academics discussed issues such as the Syrian crisis, the
alone. Dr. Ismail emphasized that this occupation of Mount Hermon and the Golan

recognition represents an informal Heights, and the Gaza negotiations.
announcement of readiness for a new season The lecture concluded with a lively Q&A
of activities filled with vigor and passion. session, where students inquired about ways
The day concluded with a meeting with the to develop awareness of national security and
Student Union, headed by Bassam Ahmed, avoid blindly following unverified narratives.
who welcomed the freshmen to their “second
home.” He highlighted the Union’s role as a
bridge between students and the
administration, and introduced its activities,
with the Summer School standing out as one
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The day’s most formal and significant station

The second day launched with strong followed: the presentation of the Faculty’s
intellectual momentum through a keynote strategic vision. It began with a welcoming ELITE’s Seventh Anniversary (2018-2025)
lecture delivered by former Governor of address from the Dean, Professor Hanan
Luxor and former Director of the Morale Mohamed Ali, who greeted the new students
Affairs Department of the Egyptian Armed and shared examples of alumni and
Forces, Major General Samir Farag, entitled professors who went on to serve in various
“Challenges of Egyptian National Security.” ministries. The event also included speeches
His lecture immersed students directly in the by the Vice Deans and Heads of
heart of strategic thinking. He urged students Departments, offering advice on balancing
to have clear goals in life, recounted lessons academics with extracurricular activities and
from a U.S. conference on freedom attended simulation models.

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