The 2025 Summer Term Certificate Ceremony was held at the AUC Continuing Education Center
- 8 August 2025
The Cyprus American University Continuing Education Center (KAÜSEM) held a certificate ceremony for participants who successfully completed the 2025 summer term course program.
In her opening speech, KAÜSEM President Dr. Emel Yılmaz stated that KAÜSEM offers a holistic learning approach that not only imparts knowledge but also supports individual development:
“As a Continuing Education Center, our mission is not only to equip individuals with professional skills, but also to create opportunities that will bring out their self-confidence, expressive power, and creativity. We are proud to be a brand name in our field as KAÜSEM. The innovative and original work of our participants, especially in areas such as fashion design, demonstrates the successful results of this approach. The effort and discipline demonstrated by our trainees, each from different professional backgrounds, have been inspiring for us as educators. I would like to sincerely thank our instructors and the entire KAÜSEM team for supporting this strong synergy.”
In her statement regarding the ceremony, Lecturer Neşe Sarı said:
“This course was not only an educational experience for our participants, but also a platform for self-expression. Behind each design were powerful themes, personal stories, and creative explorations. In addition to their technical proficiency, the collections that reflected their unique perspectives deeply impressed us. I sincerely congratulate all participants.”
Assoc. Prof. Alp Karaca: “We offer sustainable education under the umbrella of KAÜSEM.”
KAÜ Secretary General Assoc. Prof. Alp Karaca emphasized KAÜSEM’s community-based approach to education in his speech, saying:
“As the American University of Cyprus, we believe that learning is not limited to the classroom environment; it should be sustainable at all ages and in all areas. The high level of participation in the programs we offer under the KAÜSEM umbrella from various segments of society demonstrates how strongly this approach resonates in the field. These courses are not merely educational activities but also platforms that support social inclusion and a culture of lifelong learning. I sincerely congratulate all participants.”
