The Department of Business Administration and Public Administration Honored the Top Students and Volunteers

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, in the presence of Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulsatar Karem, Vice President of the University, he honored and congratulated the students who participated and volunteered in the activities of the Department of Business Administration and the Department of Public Administration.

At the beginning of the ceremony, Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Birdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration and Public Administration, delivered a speech congratulating the students who had consistently participated in the departments’ activities. Following this, Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulsatar Karem spoke with great emphasis about the achievements of both departments and expressed his appreciation to the staff and students for their contributions.

At the end of the ceremony, the awards were first presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulsatar Karem, followed by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Birdawood. Other staff members, including Assistant Professor Dr. Qusay Hamid Al-Salami, Dr. Aram Hanna Massoudi, Dr. Zainab Yousif Mohammed, and Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qadir, also participated in presenting the awards to the students from both departments.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Saja kanaan ahmad Saja kanaan ahmad 3 85
2 Qusay Hameed Al-Salami Qusay Hameed Al-Salami 3 85
3 Hevi Mohammed Qader Hevi Mohammed Qader 3 85
4 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 5 85
5 dr. Abdulstar Karim Saaid dr. Abdulstar Karim Saaid 3 85
6 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 9 85
7 Aram Hanna Massoudi Aram Hanna Massoudi 3 85

On September 10, 2026, under the slogan “Zakat of Knowledge is Our Duty,” the Zakat Al-Ilm Organization, in coordination with Cihan Institute of Erbil, organized a seminar delivered by Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatan titled: “Building a Modern Pedagogical Relationship Between Teachers and Students.” The event was held in the hall of Cihan Institute for the institute’s faculty and students, in the presence of Dr. Ali Karim Al-Zamin, Administrative Director of the Zakat Al-Ilm Organization, and Mr. Hiwa Mohammed, Director of Cihan Institute. During the session, he discussed the role of teachers and effective ways of engaging with students, concluding the seminar with an open Q&A session for the attendees.

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.