TUMSAO: According to the Public Relations Office of the University Alumni Relations, the monthly meeting of the officials of the Alumni Offices of the faculties was held in person and virtually on Saturday, August 30, 1400 in the council hall of this office..

At the beginning, Dr. Moslem Bahadori, Head of the Alumni Relations Office, asked the officials of the offices to submit a report on their activities..

Then, Dr. Seyed Mohammad Reza Seyed Ahmadian, Secretary of the University Alumni Relations Office, said: "Due to the prolongation of coronary heart disease, it seems that we should resume alumni programs, including graduation ceremonies, alumni gatherings and professional commitment seminars.".

He added: "It is better for a representative of the faculties to go to the Alumni Relations Office to hold the ceremonies and make the necessary arrangements by using the capacities of this office, such as providing a place for celebrations and graduation clothes.".

Dr. Maryam Zahedi, the director of the office, stated: Although the graduation ceremonies are not held, but most of the students of different faculties go to the graduates' office to get their graduation clothes and souvenir photos. Even arrangements have been made to take photos in front of Mainly available to students at the University of Tehran.

He continued: "Of course, we hope that by breaking the corona virus chain, we will be able to hold the graduation ceremonies of the colleges again, especially the integrated celebration.".

In another part of his speech, Dr. Zahedi said: Regarding the holding of sports and cultural activities intended for retired professors, we have contacted these professors that 73 people have volunteered to participate in this entertainment program, which will be done after Corona control..

Fatemeh Rahim Kian, in charge of the Alumni Relations Office of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, also presented a report on the performance of this school and said: "Last year, we held a small celebration for the graduates, of course, following the health instructions and outdoors." In addition, 4 international students also graduated and we held a ceremony for them.

He reminded: In January 2016, a celebration was held to appreciate the professors of the faculty and gifts were given to commemorate them. In addition, we are in contact with all the professors in the WhatsApp node of the faculty.

Then, Soheila Dowlatli, an expert in the Rehabilitation Faculty of the Faculty of Rehabilitation, explained that no official celebration was held during the outbreak of coronary heart disease, but a souvenir photo of the students was recorded..

Then M Office with regard to graduates of Iranian medicine pointed out that the school is still working on this understated and Atekeh Mousavi Office Contact School Graduates virtual said all matters relating to students virtually held And no face-to-face visits are made .

Dr. Seyed Mansour Getmiri, Deputy Head of the Office, stated: "Holding the Olympic Games can be an excuse for the graduates to demand that they hold their programs. Considering that all members of the graduates have been vaccinated, we must seriously pursue the implementation of our programs at least at the level Let's be colleges.

He asked Dr. Pourmand to consult with Dr. Fotouhi and Dr. Younesian, professors at the University of Epidemiology, about holding ceremonies with 50 or 60 people in the office to find out how to hold them..

Dr. Getmiri further stated: Of course, the graduation party is for students and it seems to them that it should not be held or it should be decided. If they are satisfied, we should not prevent it, of course, outdoors and if students are vaccinated..

In another part of his speech, referring to the holding of the fifth professional commitment seminar, he said: to hold the professional commitment seminar, a permanent secretariat has been established in this office and all activities must be done in coordination with this office..

At the end of his speech, Dr. Getmiri announced the plan of cultural and sports programs for retired professors, of course, in case of a declining corona trend, and asked the representative of the faculties to inform their retired professors about this. .

Dr. Pourmand, representative of alumni office in the School Health, also said in a speech: The holding of the programs of the faculties should be discussed with the heads of the high schools so that the conditions of the holding can be evaluated. Because the majority of students are in the cities and all activities are held virtually, face-to-face communication may not be considered..

Dr. Monsef, representative of alumni office the School of Pharmacy, also said: "In my opinion, we have not reached a stable state of control of the corona in the country. Of course, the majority welcome absenteeism .

Dr. Alireza Ahsani, representative of alumni office the School of Rehabilitation, also emphasized on holding ceremonies and activities of the Alumni Offices in a virtual way..

Then, Dr. Marjan Behrozi Bakhsh, in charge of alumni offices School of Dentistry, said: "Due to concerns caused by coronary heart disease , the authority to hold ceremonies should be entrusted to the offices of the Schools so that it can be held virtually or in person." 

At the end of the meeting, Dr. Bahadori, summarizing the issues raised, mentioned the provision of medical services for retirees as another activity of this office and emphasized on the constant honoring of these professors..

Seyed Mahdi Fazeli

International relations expert