Joy, emotion, and relief – these were the feelings that accompanied the newly minted graduates of the College of Logistics, who received their ceremonial diplomas at the Adam Mickiewicz University auditorium last weekend. 537 bachelor’s degree holders and 366 master’s degree holders left the university walls.
The authorities of the College of Logistics honored the best graduates for their academic achievements, as well as for their sporting successes, activities in scientific circles, and the student government.
The best graduates of the College of Logistics in the 2008/2009 academic year were:
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Nikodem Kardzis – graduate of full-time first-cycle studies (GPA 4.7);
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Sebastian Stępniak – graduate of part-time first-cycle studies (GPA 4.7);
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Monika Stańczyk – graduate of full-time second-cycle studies (GPA 5.1);
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Agata Piszcz – graduate of part-time second-cycle studies (GPA 4.98).
The ceremonies had a magnificent setting. Graduates, their families and friends, the authorities of the College of Logistics, and the University Senate gathered in the auditorium of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
– Finishing your studies marks the end of a certain stage in life, and obtaining a higher education is a personal success – said the Rector of the College of Logistics, Prof. Andrzej Korzeniowski, to the graduates. – Today, we are all filled with emotion. In a moment, you will say goodbye to the university, its teachers, and your younger colleagues. You can be proud because you have graduated from an elite school. You have completed difficult studies that give you the beautiful profession of a logistician. Your preparation for work is very comprehensive. You possess extensive theoretical knowledge and valuable practical skills. You have assets that others may envy you for.
The 2008/2009 academic year was another year of dynamic development for the College of Logistics. The university introduced a new specialization, “Finance and Accounting of Logistics Enterprises.” It expanded its laboratory base and, in cooperation with leading IT companies, launched a series of classes in the laboratories using IT systems that support the management of logistics processes and operations.
During the past period, the University’s publishing house printed new academic textbooks directly related to the implemented curricula, written by the university’s lecturers. At the same time, the College of Logistics conducted scientific research, carrying out a number of original research topics with domestic and foreign partners, and was also a co-organizer and organizer of scientific conferences and seminars. University staff delivered dozens of papers at national and international conferences. They published several hundred articles in scientific journals. Equally active were the students, who not only presented their achievements at various scientific conferences but also organized two nationwide conferences of student scientific circles: “Urban Logistics” and “Logistics in Sports.” They were also the organizers of training workshops as part of the University’s “LogMeeting – Meetings and Workshops at the College of Logistics” program, during which they developed skills useful in their future professional work. Furthermore, in cooperation with students from the Poznań University of Technology, they organized the annual International Forum of Young Logisticians conference.
In the past year, the university organized the 1st National Logistics Olympiad for the first time. Nearly 2,000 high school students from all over Poland took part in the first stage of the competition.
The library of the College of Logistics increased its collection by over 2,000 volumes, and students and teachers have access to over 150 scientific journals in electronic version from around the world. In the ending academic year, students also had a unique opportunity to meet with managers and members of the top management of companies cooperating with the College of Logistics, such as: Prologis, BZ WBK, Panopa Logistic Polska, and DB Schenker, with whom they could talk about current market conditions for logistics operations and their prospects.
WSL has become a popular university. This is due to the fact that logistics is experiencing a huge boom. Graduates of this field are sought after in the labor market and have an open path to a brilliant career. High school students also notice this, as they flock to the logistics profession and want to continue their education at the College of Logistics. In the ending academic year, as part of the cooperation program with high schools, the University was visited by young people and their teachers from over 30 schools across the country.
The College of Logistics is the first logistics university in Poland. It has the widest educational offer in the field of logistics in the country, as evidenced by over 40 subjects related to logistics. It also has the substantive and personnel support of the Institute of Logistics and Warehousing – a state research and development unit – a leader in creating, disseminating, and implementing modern solutions in the field of logistics and electronic economy – the initiator of the university’s creation. With the conviction of the professional vocational preparation of the newly minted graduates, we wish them professional success and prosperity in their personal lives, remaining confident in their market success.