The Department of Computer Engineering, with the support and cooperation of IT department and under the supervision of Mr. Safwan Mawlood, head of Computer Engineering department have organized a tree planting activity in Tishk International University’s campus on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, incorporating the theme: “Plant a tree, plant a life”.

The activity is aimed at providing a greener landscape for the university, minimizing the levels of air pollution and diminishing the unfavorable effects of climate change as well as enhancing the environmental conservation knowledge for the Computer Engineering and IT future leaders who, through this activity, will be further committed to protect the environment and give appropriate care and maintenance to let the trees grow and serve its purpose – to save the environment; the mother earth and preserve life for the generations to come.

The activity started at 12:00 PM with the honorable presence and participation of Dr. Idris Hadi, head of board of trustees and president of Tishk International University, Dr. Mehmet Ozdemir, Vice president of Educational affairs, Dr. Halit Vural, Dean of Engineering Faculty along with the head of Computer Engineering department, Mr. Safwan Mawlood and the head of IT department, Mr. Savriddin Halil.

The volunteering students and staff of both departments started planting the trees, which were provided through their generous donations, in the assigned planting area near the university staff entrance where holes were made to plant the tree saplings in. a total of 36 olive and orange trees were planted and distributed along the area.

The department of Computer Engineering extends its gratitude and appreciation to all the participating students and university staff and applauds their efforts in preserving the environment and serving the nature and society as a whole.