The Intellectual Start of UNEC’s Jubilee Celebrations
The intellectual race “What? Where? When?” was held at Azerbaijan State University of Economics. The brain ring was devoted to 85th Jubilee of UNEC.
17 teams consisting of the undergraduate and graduate students from 10 leading universities of the country have joined to the event organized by the editor- in- chief of the UNEC’s newspaper “Igtisadchi”, member of the intellectual games’ club. Teams practiced in this field for the first time also competed in the race along with the professionals.
After playing the national anthem the players first were greeted on behalf of the University Rector, Professor Adalat Muradov then wished success in the race. The next speaker, race sponsor Access Bank’s representative said that the Bank he represent is ready to demonstrate assistance to intellectual youth and urges them to use their opportunities and knowledge efficiently and develop skills.
The first place was gained by “Vendomat” contested in a tense struggle of 3 rounds and 36 questions. Team’s captain is the graduate students of UNEC Turyan Mammadov. Winners of the II and III places are the teams “HIT” and “Dream Team”. The “Vendomat” was awarded the original Chinese chess set. UNEC’s Student Youth Organization presented the members of each three teams tickets to the national football championship between “Neftchi- Zira”. All the participants were introduced exquisite books and other symbolic gifts.
Expressing their gratitude to UNEC for high-quality organization of the event, the participants noted the first step of the 85th Jubilee celebration as successful one.