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The UVMB feeling
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hen it comes to the University's ceremonial semester opening, I'm always deeply touched by the moments reflecting on our traditions and togetherness. Freshers can get their veterinary student lab coats in the corridor leading to the hall. In my eyes, what happens in this small area serves as an allegory of future vets suiting up for their profession. Marked with the University's logo, this white outfit usually lasts until the end of the studies, according to the more senior students at least. In one side of the hall, you can see the vets who graduated 50-60-65-70 years ago. Accompanied by their relatives, they are gathering to collect their jubilee diplomas they so richly deserve. They are chatting and recalling their fond memories of a lifetime spent wearing the vet's coat. One of the most touching events is the presentation of the “colour diplomas”, which always takes place before the freshers' oath. This year a new category is added to the list of jubilee diplomas: the golden certificate of veterinary specialists. The first one is handed to senior veterinary officer Dr. József Nóta just a few minutes after he is presented his iron diploma. The upcoming years will see a growing list of recipients of the veterinary specialist golden diploma, but the first presentation symbolizes a special continuity as well. Professor Emeritus Dr. Gyula Lami, who was a founder of the veterinary specialist training programme, just received his diamond diploma last year. Unfortunately, we had to publish our eulogy to him in this issue. From now on, every
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year-opening ceremony will remember him as the professor who tied the old flag's ribbon to the University's new banner in 2016, as well as the educator who, together with former Rector Dr. Ferenc Kovács, initiated the specialist training programmes that are now conducted in a growing number of areas. “Every road runs in a circle”, as it is sung by the rock band Republic. Minutes, hours, days, months and years run in circles, just as the Moon and the Earth revolve around the Sun. The list goes on and on. The circle of life is reflected on the cover pages of our quarterly magazine's issues released in the four seasons. Fitting with this theme, the semesteropening ceremonies feature Bánk's aria from Erkel's “Bánk Bán” opera, so the first-year students could listen to it at least once. (The circle will be complete when they will hopefully enjoy it again in 55-60 years, as it is played in their honour.) Having these traditions doesn't at all mean that students live their years at István Street in a rigid system. Such festivities as the Students' Concert, the Equus Days in the spring and the Barbecue or the Marek Days in the fall enrich our University's celebrations. he framework and the content of University life together make up the UVMB feeling, which fourthyear student Franciska Barnácz described in her interview for our magazine like this: “The first feeling that comes to my mind is safety. That's what emanates from the university's atmosphere.” This safety is a force that we must always strive to keep. Gusztáv Balázs
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