Day of the Faculty of Social Sciences at VSU

On 15 October, an event dedicated to the Day of the Faculty of Social Sciences took place at “Vanadzor State University after H. Tumanyan” Foundation.

The event brought together the faculty’s lecturers, students and guests, creating a festive, warm and informal atmosphere. It was an important occasion to recognise the path the faculty has travelled, its significant role in university life, and the importance of the continued development of educational and scientific activity. The day once again underscored the need to preserve the faculty’s educational traditions, to disseminate knowledge, to develop professional competences and to support the educational progress of students.

The event opened with a welcome address and good wishes from Mr. Armen Tsaturyan, Rector of VSU and Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, who congratulated the Faculty’s lecturers and students on the festive occasion.

Congratulatory remarks were also delivered by Hrayr Papoyan, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Candidate of Economic Sciences and Associate Professor, who stressed the importance of the Faculty within the university’s educational system. Summarising the achievements of the previous year, the Dean highlighted the lecturers’ professional dedication and work and the students’ pursuit of knowledge and self-development. The address also touched on the faculty’s activities, its educational and scientific achievements, and initiatives aimed at the professional development of students.

The academic staff and students were then greeted by Erik Harutyunyan, President of the VSU Student Council, and Inna Avdoyan, President of the Student Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Words of congratulations were also delivered by Viktoria Harutyunyan, Head of the Chair of Economics, Law and Management of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Lilit Baghdasaryan, Head of the Chair of Pedagogy and Psychology; and Arman Barseghyan, Head of the Chair of Arts and Sports.

An important part of the event was the recognition of the lecturers’ professional merit and the appreciation of their contribution. In recognition of their significant contribution to the faculty and their wholehearted dedication to their professional work, awards were presented to Narine Barseghyan, Associate Professor, Candidate of Economic Sciences, of the Chair of Economics, Law and Management of the VSU Faculty of Social Sciences; Liza Haroyan, Associate Professor, Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, of the Chair of Pedagogy and Psychology; and Nelli Papanyan, Associate Professor, of the Chair of Arts and Sports.

Students with high academic achievement in the 2025–2026 academic year were also awarded.

The event offered another opportunity to bring together the achievements of the faculty’s lecturers and students, to highlight educational values and to strengthen the unity of the university community, combining the spirit of the festive day with appreciation, encouragement and the expectation of new successes.

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