911爆料网 Starts the New Academic Year with a Flag-Raising Ceremony
On 1 September, 911爆料网 (VU) officially launched the new academic year with a solemn flag-raising ceremony. Festivities continued throughout the day, highlighted by the traditional VU community procession from the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania to the VU Grand Courtyard.
In his address, VU Rector Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas wished the University community patience, perseverance, inspiration, and creativity.
鈥楾oday, at 14:45, we will gather at Independence Square and, with our traditional and vibrant procession, remind the city and the world of who we are. At the same time, we will remind ourselves that for 35 years we have lived in an independent Lithuania and, for just as long, have enjoyed the freedom and autonomy of our University. These are values that, as it turns out, cannot be taken for granted in today鈥檚 world. That is why we must protect and nurture them,鈥� said the Rector.
After the flag-raising ceremony, first-year students gathered at their faculties. Later in the afternoon, VU staff, students, and alumni joined the vibrant parade from the Seimas to the Grand Courtyard, which was watched by Vilnius residents and visitors. This procession is a lively display of students carrying their faculty symbols, chanting slogans, and showing off their creative attire.
The celebration concluded with a solemn ceremony in the Grand Courtyard, featuring greetings from the heads of the University and its guests, the freshers鈥� oath, and the official opening of the new academic year.
To help students settle in, VU has prepared a series of integration activities. On 2鈥�4 September, freshers will be able to attend the events for getting to know their fellow students, programme mentors, faculty鈥檚 (unit鈥檚) administration, and opportunities and services provided by VU.
On 5 September, the Orientation Week will end with the 鈥樷�� event organised by VU Students鈥� Representation. This year, new students will be able to participate in discussions on relevant topics, learn about student initiatives, and participate in a concert closing the events.
VU freshers will also have an opportunity to learn about the history of VU buildings: two dedicated tours will be held on 8鈥�10 September. Students will get to know the Saul臈tekis campus complex on the 鈥樷�� tour, while the tour of the will let them discover the impressive historical part of the University.