Within the framework of the International Festival of Pedagogical Ideas "School – University – Market: A New Architecture of Education" held at the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, a traditional reunion evening for milestone-year graduates titled "Graduates' Reunion – Harmony of Generations" was organized.
The solemn gathering, held at the university's "Akshatyr" square, was opened with a welcoming speech by the Chair of the Board – Rector, Beybitkul Sarsemkhanovna Karimova, who highlighted the historical and spiritual significance of the event for the educational institution. She also expressed her sincere gratitude to the alumni who returned to their alma mater.
"The Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University is a unique higher education institution for women, not only in Kazakhstan but also across the CIS and Central Asian region. For more than 80 years of its history, over 70 thousand graduates have spread their wings from this sacred home. They continue to make a tremendous contribution to the development of pedagogical education and science both in our country and abroad. Based on the principle 'An educated girl – an educated nation!', our main goal is to raise an intellectual, competitive, and innovatively thinking generation that combines high-quality education with national values. Today's Graduates' Day is a special celebration that connects the past with the present and strengthens the university spirit. I wish all our graduates immense success, well-being to their families, and fruitful work for the benefit of the nation!" the rector stated.
During the gala evening, prominent graduates of the university from various years were invited to the stage and given special honors.
Congratulatory speeches were delivered by Gulzhanar Nurpeisova, a 1983 graduate of the Institute of Physics, Mathematics, and Digital Technologies, a teacher at Special Boarding School No. 4, and recipient of the "Qazaqstannyń Eńbek Eri" state award; Zhaniya Musina, a veteran teacher, excellent worker in education, and author of numerous textbooks who graduated from the Institute of Philology 60 years ago; and Bakhyt Ibraimova, a graduate of the Institute of Natural Sciences from 40 years ago, a biology teacher at School-Gymnasium No. 59, and holder of the "Eren eńbegi úshin" and "Y. Altynsarin" badges.
Furthermore, memories and warm wishes were shared by Kulayra Baygaraeva, a graduate of the Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts and principal of the Kenen Azerbayev School in the Karasay district, and Kulatay Almagambetova, a veteran educator celebrating her 50th graduation anniversary, who dedicated her life to early childhood education.
The event concluded with a vibrant concert program performed by the university's talented student choir and dance ensemble.
It is worth noting that plans are underway to establish the Alumni Association of the Kazakh National Women's Teacher Training University, aimed at bringing together celebrated and highly qualified graduates from all regions of Kazakhstan.
