The “Politehnica” University of Timisoara, established by Royal Decree on 11 November 1920, signed at Sinaia by King Ferdinand I of Romania, will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary on 11 November 2010. The occasion will allow us to look back on our achievements and challenges since the foundation in 1920, remember moments of success on our route to becoming an acclaimed, outstanding, modern university with a well-deserved reputation for excellence, and discuss opportunities for future developments.
Celebration Politehnica 90 on Thursday, 11th November 2010 in Timisoara:
- 10:00 - Old books – New books Exhibition (in Rectorat UPT Hall)
- 10:30 – 13:00 Politehnica 90 – Success Stories (in the UPT Senate Hall, Pta Victoriei No. 2, Timișoara)
- Award ceremonies for:
- Prof.dr.ing. AXEL GRÄSER from Bremen University, Germany - Honorary Professor
- Prof.dr.ing. ALEXANDER VERL - Director of the Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) in Stuttgart, Fraunhofer - Gesellschaft - Doctor Honoris Causa
- Workshop Politehnica 90 – Success Stories in Senat Hall – with direct participation of guests from partner universities and institutions (Rectorat UPT, Pta Victoriei No.2, Timisoara)
- 10:00 - 13:00 international Research Workshops on different topics in faculties
- 16:30 – 19:00 “Politehnica 90” Anniversary Gala at the Opera Romana in Timisoara
- 16:30 Politehnica Success Stories Exhibition in the Opera Romana Lobby (travelling in UPT faculties in November 2010)
- 19:30 – 22:00 Caricature exhibition by Ștefan Popa Popa’s Painting exhibition by Marius Mateas The "Politehnica" Restaurant Hall
To join the festivities:
The Senate of the “Politehnica” University of Timișoara, HRH Prince Radu, representing the Royal House of Romania, Dr.eng. Daniel Funeriu, Minister of Education, Research, Youth and Sport, members of the Romanian Parliament, Rectors of Romanian and European Universities, Doctors Honoris Causa of the “Politehnica” University of Timișoara, former Rectors of UPT, partners from Universities from all over the world, local representatives, representatives from the industry, alumni of the “Politehnica” University of Timișoara, academic staff and students
The “Politehnica” Foundation
On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the first higher education technical institution, the “Politehnica” Foundation invites you:
November 10th 2010, at 5 p.m., at the UPT Senate Hall
The title of ”Honorary Member” will be awarded to some great personalities who embraced the UPT values and applied them in their lives and their activity:
From the academic environment:
- Ioan Carţiş – Rector (1996 – 2004)
- Coleta De Sabata – Rector (1981 – 1989)
- Toma Dordea – Member of the Romanian Academy
- Alexandru Nichici – Rector (1992 – 1996)
From the arts’ field:
- Sorina Ianovici-Jecza – president of the Interart TRIADE Foundation
- Ştefan Popa Popa’s - cartoonist
- Robert Şerban – poet, writer, publicist
For the industrial management:
- Gheorghe Cocian – General Director of SC ELBA SA
- Constantin Popeci – President of the POPEI Group (heavy machinery)
Guests attending the ceremony: members of the regional academic community, the Education Committee of the Romanian Senate, personalities of the local and regional public life.
UPT History
Other events organized in the university to celebrate the 90 years of UPT
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