There was a graduation ceremony at Selçuk University Dilek Sabancı State Conservatory, which has brought many stars to the world of art. 33 students who successfully completed their 4-year education received their diplomas at a ceremony attended by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Emrullah Eken. Young artists experienced the joy of graduating and the sadness of leaving their teachers and friends.

The graduation ceremony of Selçuk University Dilek Sabancı State Conservatory for the 2020-2021 academic year was held on the open-air theater stage. Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Emrullah Eken, Conservatory Director Prof. Dr. Oğuz Karakaya, academicians, students and their families attended the ceremony.

"DO NOT DISCRIMINATE RELIGION, LANGUAGE, RACE, SECT WHILE PERFORMING YOUR ART"

In his speech, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Emrullah Eken first addressed the parents and said, "You are the first factor in the development of the students to this day, your efforts are very great." Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Emrullah Eken said, "Selçuk University, which is a deep-rooted and ancient University, is among the top 16 universities in our country with the equipment of its academic staff and technical infrastructure. It is a distinct beauty to graduate from such a well-established University. We know that our professors who train our students are renowned at national and international level. We do not only educate our own students; we also contribute to many universities as a patron university. One of our academic contributing units is Dilek Sabancı State Conservatory. The academic knowledge you receive here is very important. You need to improve yourself and keep up with the times. Continue to benefit from the knowledge of academics. You can use the facilities of our university whenever you want. Be proud of your artistic talent. You will perform your art not only in our country but also all over the world. Do not discriminate between language, religion, race and sect while performing your art."

         YOUR SUCCESS WILL BE A SOURCE OF MOTIVATION FOR YOUR FRIENDS

Selçuk University Dilek Sabancı State Conservatory Director Prof. Dr. Oğuz Karakaya, who gave important messages to the graduating students, said: "We are confident that you will successfully demonstrate and fulfill your scientific and artistic knowledge in your main art branches in the public or private institutions and organizations of our country. We are also confident that you will carry out these studies as productive individuals who respect the national and spiritual values of our country and our nation. Your success will be the pride of our institution and our main art branches and a source of motivation for your friends after you."

Selçuk University Dilek Sabancı State Conservatory Performing Arts Department Head Prof. Dr. Dilek Zerenler, Conservatory Vice Director and Head of Turkish Art Music Department of Traditional Turkish Music Department Lecturer, Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuran Ayaz and the 25th semester valedictorian Hüseyin Arı, who took the stage after Head of the Singing Department Dr. Lecturer Prof. Dr. Hilmi Yazıcı, experienced emotional moments during his speech. After Arı wrote the name on graduation plaque, the graduation ceremony ended with the cap throwing ceremony.