On Monday, February 16, 2026, students from the Department of Business Administration, in cooperation with the Cultural Center at Cihan University–Erbil, organized a field activity to search for valuable stones. The aim of this activity was to raise environmental awareness and social responsibility among students by promoting the collection of valuable recyclable materials and encouraging sustainable practical activities within the university through collaboration between the Department of Business Administration and the Cultural Center.
The trip was led by Ms. Sara Hassan Hussein, Director of the Cultural Center, while the students were supervised by Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qadir. The activity took place in the Bekhma area and lasted for seven hours.
At the beginning of the activity, Ms. Sara provided an introductory explanation about the names and types of stones. She explained that there are around 4,000 known types of stones worldwide, such as ruby, jade, emerald, and others. She also discussed how stones are used in jewelry making and highlighted their important role from the early formation of life to the present day.
During the field trip, the instructor guided the students in searching for and collecting valuable stones. Throughout the activity, the students successfully identified several types of stones, including approximately ten valuable varieties.
This activity provided students with an opportunity to gain foundational knowledge about different types of stones and their uses in jewelry making.
Defining academic and behavioral discipline and its importance within the campus.
