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Widespread Celebrations on National Occasions

PSUT Celebrates the 77 Independence Day
th

May 22, 2023

Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, the motivation, inspiring us to strive for excellence. Today, we renew our pledge
Chairman of Board of Trustees of PSUT (PSUT), a national ceremony of loyalty to our leadership and our dedication to continue treading the path
was inaugurated by the President of PSUT, Prof. Wejdan Abu Elhaija, in of excellence.”
celebration of the 77th Independence Day and national holidays. The
ceremony was organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs and took place Dr. Rami Salim, the Dean of Student Affairs, delivered a detailed
inside the university campus. presentation highlighting the remarkable achievements of the Hashemites
in building and developing the kingdom across various sectors, along with
The ceremony was attended by the President of the University of Jordan, the Jordanian military heritage. He emphasized that organizing such events
Prof. Natheer Obeidat; the security commander of the Capital Region, aligns with the deanship’s mission to foster a strong sense of national
Brigadier General Ali Al-Zoubi; the Vice President of the Royal Scientific identity among students, by consistently commemorating significant
Society, Eng. Rafat Assi; representatives from the participating military national holidays that have greatly honored Jordan’s name.
authorities; members of the University’s Council of Deans; a number
of university professors and employees; and a wide gathering of PSUT The university president, Prof. Abu Elhaija, accompanied by university
students. guests and members of the University Council of Deans, toured the military
pavilions participating in the ceremony, including the Jordan Design and
Prof. Wejdan Abu Elhaija, the President of the University, extended a warm Development Bureau (JODDB), the Royal Tank Museum, the Military Media
welcome to the esteemed guests and students, congratulating everyone Directorate, the Civil Defense Directorate, and the Community Police
on the 77th Independence Day. This day, known as the festival of glory and Department. Moreover, the Public Security Directorate organized a showcase
pride, described by king Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein as a tale of struggle highlighting the Anti-Narcotics Department. The exhibition displayed a
and sacrifice. It serves as a reminder of the unwavering commitment range of vehicles, including Gendarmerie vehicles, rescue patrols, traffic
demonstrated by the dedicated men and women of Jordan, who have patrols, a traffic motorcycle, as well as Civil Defense vehicles. Furthermore,
worked tirelessly to safeguard freedom, promote human values, and foster a a selection of distinguished projects by students from the King Abdullah II
prosperous life under the Hashemite banner. School of Engineering and the King Hussein School of Computing Sciences
were showcased, along with an exhibition of student drawings that embody
Prof. Abu Elhaija emphasized, stating, “As a university, we are filled with this national occasion.
immense pride and joy, as we continue to make remarkable strides towards
globalization at a steady pace. This remarkable progress is made possible The ceremony featured a performance by the music band of the Armed
due to the unwavering support and guidance of HRH Princess Sumaya Forces, along with the participation of the Silent Infantry faction and poetic
bint El Hassan, the Chairwoman of the University’s Board of Trustees. recitations by student Zaid Al-Ostaath. It also included a musical segment
Our university will remain steadfast in its commitment to the legacy of by the artist Yahya Sweiss and a diverse range of sports demonstrations.
independence and its promise, firmly believing that there are no limits to Additionally, the university’s Dabke and Folklore band delivered a captivating
our pursuit of achievements and continuous development.” performance. Furthermore, the Irada association organized a vibrant bazaar,
showcasing a wide range of products.
Prof. Abu Elhaija further stated, “We also have the right to be proud of
the First Degree Order of Independence bestowed upon our university by Towards the conclusion of the ceremony, the university president honored
His Majesty King Abdullah II a few years ago, in recognition of our excellence the participating and supporting parties, recognizing their exceptional
in the field of information technology. Which will be always a source of contributions in ensuring the success of this national event.

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