Assiut University held a festivity celebrating the new academic year and welcoming its freshmen. The university festival was held under the auspices of Prof Mohammed Abdel Samiea, President of the university, Prof. Adel Rayian, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs. Attendants and guests invited included the Islamic Preacher, Dr. Nageh Ibrahim, Prof. Mohammed Abul-Qasim, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Gamal M. Ali, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education, and Prof. Tarek Abdel Aziz, Sports and Activities Coordinator.   In his speech, the University President expressed his pleasure as the university hosts this large number of participants and attendants reflecting the effort of the university administration and leadership in the field of youth care and the serious interest in sport activities. This aspect distinguishing the university as it offers various venues and areas of activities; a matter helps in creating a new generation of creative and talented graduates in various disciplines. The President also asserted his pleasure as he noted a remarkable increase in the participation of students with special needs.   In his part, Prof. Adel Rayian congratulated students of the Faculty of Commerce on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Faculty and encouraged them and other university students for more participation in all activities and fields.   The festival was organized by the General Administration of Youth Care and it introduced a detailed show of the university student activities in several areas. It also included cultural and artistic programs such as poetry, folklore, songs, religious chanting, and a distinct sport show resembling the sports taught and practiced at the university.