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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ///////////// May 2016 10th anniversary of POLIS and 20th anniversary of Co-PLAN- The accreditation process at POLIS ends successfully - U_POLIS and Co-PLAN in IXX Triennale of Milano - Book promotion of the Ital- ian architect Antonino Saggio at U_POLIS - Learning on field trips - Appreciation for lecturers Gëzim Qendro and Merita Guri - “Invitation to the atelier”; a documentary on Thoma Thomai - M.A.D Center - Open Lectures Series - The new ad of POLIS University - Marketing campaign for Career Counseling! UNIVERSITETI POLIS ESHTE AKREDITUAR ME URDHER TE MINISTRIT TE ARSIMIT DHE SHKENCES NR.227, DATE 22.07.2009. I LICENSUAR ME VENDIM TE KESHILLIT TE MINISTRAVE, NR. 698, DATE 11.10.2006 BOTUAR NE FLETOREN ZYRTARE NR 114, FAQE 4475, VITI 2006. PER ME SHUME MUND TE KLIKONI NE : WWW.QPZ.GOV.AL OSE WWW.MASH.GOV.AL. U_POLIS është anëtar i shoqatës së shkollave evropiane te arkitektures (AEEA). Anëtar i shoqatës së shkollave evropiane të planifikimit (AESOP) dhe nënshkrues i “Magna Charta” te Bolonjës. Universite Polis – Shkolla ndërkombëtare e Arkitekturës dhe Polikave të Zhvillimit Urban, Rr. Bylis 12, Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km 5, Kashar Kodi Postar 1051, Kua Postare 2995, Tirana, Albania. Tel:+ 355.(0) 4 240 74 20 / 240 74 21; Fax:+ 355.(0)4 240 74 22. Mob. +355 (0) 69 40 88 111. www.universitepolis.edu.al NO.25 Book promotion of the Italian architect Antonino Saggio at POLIS University In January 29th 2016, POLIS University organized the ceremony for the promotion of one of the important references of architecture and sciences of the contem- porary city: “Architecture and Modernism – from Bauhaus to the Information Revolution” with author Prof. Dr. Antonino Saggio. Antonino Saggio is a professor of theory and deisgn in architecture, as well as a researcher of an international reputation, including the publication of one of the richest European theoretical and critical collections in this field, which sums up to 40 publications. It’s been 6 years that he collaborates intensively with POLIS University for the organization of a theoretical subject; the annual international workshop “Sicily Lab”, as well as of the “Tirana Architecture Weeks” Biennial. The ceremony opened with the presenta- tion of the publication in question in Albanian version from Doc. Sotir Dhamo, head of the team who adapted and translated the Italian version. The ceremony was followed by short greetings from the managing team of POLIS University and the Italian Institute of Culture and a lecture from Prof. Saggio on the historiographical setting of the volume and talked in particular about the Italian rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni. The book released in Albanian language has aroused big interest not only for professionals of architecture, but for the people who love this field as well. Learning on field trips Other than theoretical teaching, U_POLIS pays special attention to practical teaching. During the months of January – April 2016, many expeditions have been going on in the frameworks of different classes. Such activities include the visit in the studios of Meteoalb, from the students of Environmental Studies in the framework of “Aquatic Environments” class led by professor Elizabeta Susaj; the visit in the municipality of Vorë by the students of 4th year Urban Planning and Management in the framework of “Rural Development” class led by professor Sherif Lushaj; the visit in the Landfill of Bushati by the 3rd year students of Envi- ronmental Studies dhe 4rth year Urban Planning and Management” in the framework of “Public Services – Waste Management” class led by Elizabeta Susaj. All these practical teaching visits serve to transfer class lessons in field experience. 10th anniversary of POLIS and 20th anniversary of Co-PLAN April the 4th 2016 marked the 10th anniversary of POLIS since its creation and the 20th anniversary of Co-PLAN Institute, from which the foundation of this higher education institution originates. Our 10-year experience makes us feel proud of our achieve- ments, but also of the impressive efforts in the harsh and torturing transition of Albania. On the other side, all difficulties and challenges that we have faced have served as a lesson to understand that there is so much to do in a society where qualitative education is a critical and urgent need. Congratulations to POLIS and Co-PLAN! Appreciation for lecturers Gëzim Qendro and Merita Guri POLIS University has a qualified staff, including senior and appreciated lecturers over the years for their pedagogical work and their professional achievements. One of them is prof. Gëzim Qendro, lecturer and head of Architecture and Design Department at POLIS, who in March 17th was honored with the “Francophone Award” from the French authorities. The ceremony for this award was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania. Meanwhile, in March 8th our lecturer Doc. Merita Guri successfully defended the “Doctor of Sciences” degree in Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Tirana. We are proud of their 25-year old work in public and private education, especially of their practical and scientific experience. “Invitation to the atelier”; a documentary on Thoma Thomai “Invitation to the atelier” is the title of documentary presented in the honor of the sculptor and professor of U_POLIS Thoma Thomai. The docu- mentary premiered on March 13th at Millenium Cinema and it displayed a full portrayal of the modest artist, who is not so known by the broader public, but has made hundreds of art pieces and still continues to work. This was a work by well-known directors Piro and Eno Milkani. Piro Milkani says that the film has been shot very slowly, in a period of 3 years, paying attention to the most important monuments. “This prolonga- tion was very positive, because inside the documentary there is sketching, modeling in clay, pouring in plaster, in bronze and the inauguration, which takes 2 years.” The documentary shows the work of the sculptor, focusing especially on his monumental works. Piro says that the shoot- ing started “exactly when Thomai was working on the monument of “Albanian Mother”. The whole process is captured, until the inauguration in Macedonia. We followed Thomai in his daily life, interviews, meetings.” The film is a collaboration with BUNKER FILM and Public Television – the recent will be presenting it for the broader public. U_POLIS and Co-PLAN in IXX Triennale of Milano POLIS University and Co- Plan Institute for Habitat Development are pleased to represent the first Albanian Participation in the XXI Trien- nale di Milano 21st Century. Design After Design, through the exhibition ALBANIAN UNIVERSE: Projects between Vacuum and Energy. Despite its tormented history, the “Albania of today” finds itself amidst rapid changes, yet inviting for numerous reasons to better know the Albanian society, its hopes and ambitions. For the first time in its history, Albania takes part in the Triennale through an Albanian Academic Institution as POLIS University, a research and development platform in the Western Balkans. Together with its founding entity Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development, introduced a reflection on the subject of design after design, based on their story in the Albanian context of the past 2 decades. The approach is based on the socio-economic and political situation of a country as a kind of radical cross-section of the Albanian society, where the challenge of design is always coupled with a critical and problematic of that context. Following a brief introduction on what is now Albania, the Albanian pavilion focuses on demystifying the challenges related to the consolidation of a democracy and a market economy through the POLIS and Co-PLAN work, addressed in four main columns. Each column represents a challenge of the Albanian context and its concrete answer as a project of physical and cultural change. The accreditation process at POLIS ends successfully On 13 to 15 of January, , POLIS University in collaboration with the Public Agency of Accreditation (PAA) performed the verification of the quality status and institutional reaccreditation, as well as of the current academic programs, which proved to be successful. The accreditation process is a moment of responsibility and utmost commitment of the leaders and staff to the rule of law and the public. Over the years, POLIS has undergone several accreditation processes at national and international level, including the ones from the Italian, Dutch, French authorities and recently from the European Schools Union AESOP. POLIS continues to be a positive example for serious institutional commitment to quality and research. Obviously, this success is dedicated to POLIS community, consisting of: students, academic staff, researchers and administration. M.A.D Center Pavilion of Kosovo and presentation of the Biennale Book POLIS University and MAD Center had the pleasure to exhibit in 1.03.2016, for the students, staff and broader public, the presentation of the “Biennale Book” and the exhibition of “Pavilion of Republic of Kosovo in the Architecture Biennale of Venice 2014” by the Kosovar architect and the curator himself, Gëzim Paçarizi. This exhibition displayed the characteristics of the journey of Kosovar architecture, in a representation spread in 100 years, with a special accentuation on the city of Prizren, through the photos of the most important historic monuments. “The Object as Subject in Art & Urban Art” was organized on April 4th at MAD Center. This was an exhibition with project presentations of students of Art & De- sign, 3rd year, in the framework of Urban Art class, led by professor Agron Mesi. In 2.02.2016 the opening of the “Concrete in a Canvas” exhibition was held at MAD Center, U_POLIS, as a finalization of the “Materials Technology” class, led by professor Egla Luca. 3rd year Art & Design students, in collaboration with “Prominiera” company worked on the realization of project using the innovator material Concrete Canvas. U_POLIS is well-known for the good synergy between academic programs, in this case the Art & Design and Construction Engineering, the merging of which brought very interesting products in the exhibition. Open Lectures Series On March 16th at POLIS University the open lecture by Italian architect Silvia Lupini was held, cofounder of LOOP Landscape & Architecture Design. Studio Loop has won several awards and it has also been a finalist for the YAP/MAXXI 2013 for the Contemporary Museum of Arts in Rome. On January 19th, Prof. Scott Shall (Lawrence Tech University, SHBA), held an open lecture titled “Meme-Techtonics, Deplyed”. He also talked about his expe- rience in practical work and teaching. The new ad of POLIS University In the framework of the new marketing campaign, POLIS University conceived the realization of a new TV ad in March 2016. This promotional message was designed and implemented by a group of Art Design students and staff of POLIS University and it conveys the social, research and university life, as well as the academic offer of studies at POLIS. We thank everyone who was engaged in such a beautiful and interesting project. POLIS ad is a reflection of our support to the best values of society and a continuity of POLIS consolidation as a space for independent thinking. Marketing campaign for Career Counseling! As every year, POLIS University organizes the marketing campaign in high schools of Albania in order to provide information to the high school students about the academic program studies delivered by POLIS. Every year, this is an awareness and information campaign about the opportunities that POLIS delivers for studies in Bachelor, Master and PhD levels for the senior students and the audience. Through the interactive dialogue with the high school students and high school principals, the staff of POLIS engaged in this process makes efforts to understand the interests of the young people. This year, the marketing campaign for Career Counseling was held during February and March, where the involved team visited public and private high schools in several districts and cities of Albania and it ended with the high schools of the capital. Through this campaign, POLIS managed to give correct information in regard to our programs, fees, academic offers and services delivered. The students’ feedback has been very positive after this campaign and many of them have expressed their wish to visit our school and even continue their studies at our University. U POLIS NEWSLETTER
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10th anniversary of POLIS and 20th anniversary of Co-PLAN- The accreditation process at POLIS ends successfully - U_POLIS and Co-PLAN in IXX Triennale of Milano - Book promotion of the Ital-ian architect Antonino Saggio at U_POLIS - Learning on field trips - Appreciation for lecturers Gëzim Qendro and Merita Guri - “Invitation to the atelier”; a documentary on Thoma Thomai - M.A.D Center - Open Lectures Series - The new ad of POLIS University - Marketing campaign for Career Counseling!
UNIVERSITETI POLIS ESHTE AKREDITUAR ME URDHER TE MINISTRIT TE ARSIMIT DHE SHKENCES NR.227, DATE 22.07.2009. I LICENSUAR ME VENDIM TE KESHILLIT TE MINISTRAVE, NR. 698, DATE 11.10.2006 BOTUAR NE FLETOREN ZYRTARE NR 114, FAQE 4475, VITI 2006. PER ME SHUME MUND TE KLIKONI NE : WWW.QPZ.GOV.AL OSE WWW.MASH.GOV.AL. U_POLIS është anëtar i shoqatës së shkollave evropiane te arkitektures (AEEA). Anëtar i shoqatës së shkollave evropiane të planifikimit (AESOP) dhe nënshkrues i “Magna Charta” te Bolonjës. Universiteti Polis – Shkolla ndërkombëtare e Arkitekturës dhe Politikave të Zhvillimit Urban, Rr. Bylis 12, Autostrada Tiranë-Durrës, Km 5, Kashar Kodi Postar 1051, Kutia Postare 2995, Tirana, Albania. Tel:+ 355.(0) 4 240 74 20 / 240 74 21; Fax:+ 355.(0)4 240 74 22. Mob. +355 (0) 69 40 88 111. www.universitetipolis.edu.al
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Book promotion of the Italian architect Antonino Saggio at POLIS UniversityIn January 29th 2016, POLIS University organized the ceremony for the promotion of one of the important references of architecture and sciences of the contem-porary city: “Architecture and Modernism – from Bauhaus to the Information Revolution” with author Prof. Dr. Antonino Saggio. Antonino Saggio is a professor of theory and deisgn in architecture, as well as a researcher of an international reputation, including the publication of one of the richest European theoretical and critical collections in this field, which sums up to 40 publications. It’s been 6 years that he collaborates intensively with POLIS University for the organization of a theoretical subject; the annual international workshop “Sicily Lab”, as well as of the “Tirana Architecture Weeks” Biennial. The ceremony opened with the presenta-tion of the publication in question in Albanian version from Doc. Sotir Dhamo, head of the team who adapted and translated the Italian version. The ceremony was followed by short greetings from the managing team of POLIS University and the Italian Institute of Culture and a lecture from Prof. Saggio on the historiographical setting of the volume and talked in particular about the Italian rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni. The book released in Albanian language has aroused big interest not only for professionals of architecture, but for the people who love this field as well.
Learning on field tripsOther than theoretical teaching, U_POLIS pays special attention to practical teaching. During the months of January – April 2016, many expeditions have been going on in the frameworks of different classes. Such activities include the visit in the studios of Meteoalb, from the students of Environmental Studies in the framework of “Aquatic Environments” class led by professor Elizabeta Susaj; the visit in the municipality of Vorë by the students of 4th year Urban Planning and Management in the framework of “Rural Development” class led by professor Sherif Lushaj; the visit in the Landfill of Bushati by the 3rd year students of Envi-ronmental Studies dhe 4rth year Urban Planning and Management” in the framework of “Public Services – Waste Management” class led by Elizabeta Susaj. All these practical teaching visits serve to transfer class lessons in field experience.
10th anniversary of POLIS and 20th anniversary of Co-PLANApril the 4th 2016 marked the 10th anniversary of POLIS since its creation and the 20th anniversary of Co-PLAN Institute, from which the foundation of this higher education institution originates. Our 10-year experience makes us feel proud of our achieve-ments, but also of the impressive efforts in the harsh and torturing transition of Albania. On the other side, all difficulties and challenges that we have faced have served as a lesson to understand that there is so much to do in a society where qualitative education is a critical and urgent need.Congratulations to POLIS and Co-PLAN!
Appreciation for lecturers Gëzim Qendro and Merita GuriPOLIS University has a qualified staff, including senior and appreciated lecturers over the years for their pedagogical work and their professional achievements. One of them is prof. Gëzim Qendro, lecturer and head of Architecture and Design Department at POLIS, who in March 17th was honored with the “Francophone Award” from the French authorities. The ceremony for this award was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania. Meanwhile, in March 8th our lecturer Doc. Merita Guri successfully defended the “Doctor of Sciences” degree in Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Tirana. We are proud of their 25-year old work in public and private education, especially of their practical and scientific experience.
“Invitation to the atelier”; a documentary on Thoma Thomai“Invitation to the atelier” is the title of documentary presented in the honor of the sculptor and professor of U_POLIS Thoma Thomai. The docu-mentary premiered on March 13th at Millenium Cinema and it displayed a full portrayal of the modest artist, who is not so known by the broader public, but has made hundreds of art pieces and still continues to work. This was a work by well-known directors Piro and Eno Milkani. Piro Milkani says that the film has been shot very slowly, in a period of 3 years, paying attention to the most important monuments. “This prolonga-tion was very positive, because inside the documentary there is sketching, modeling in clay, pouring in plaster, in bronze and the inauguration, which takes 2 years.” The documentary shows the work of the sculptor, focusing especially on his monumental works. Piro says that the shoot-ing started “exactly when Thomai was working on the monument of “Albanian Mother”. The whole process is captured, until the inauguration in Macedonia. We followed Thomai in his daily life, interviews, meetings.” The film is a collaboration with BUNKER FILM and Public Television – the recent will be presenting it for the broader public.
U_POLIS and Co-PLAN in IXX Triennale of Milano
POLIS University and Co- Plan Institute for Habitat Development are pleased to represent the first Albanian Participation in the XXI Trien-nale di Milano 21st Century. Design After Design, through the exhibition ALBANIAN UNIVERSE: Projects between Vacuum and Energy.
Despite its tormented history, the “Albania of today” finds itself amidst rapid changes, yet inviting for numerous reasons to better know the Albanian society, its hopes and ambitions.
For the first time in its history, Albania takes part in the Triennale through an Albanian Academic Institution as POLIS University, a research and development platform in the Western Balkans. Together with its founding entity Co-PLAN, Institute for Habitat Development, introduced a reflection on the subject of design after design, based on their story in the Albanian context of the past 2 decades.
The approach is based on the socio-economic and political situation of a country as a kind of radical cross-section of the Albanian society, where the challenge of design is always coupled with a critical and problematic of that context. Following a brief introduction on what is now Albania, the Albanian pavilion focuses on demystifying the challenges related to the consolidation of a democracy and a market economy through the POLIS and Co-PLAN work, addressed in four main columns. Each column represents a challenge of the Albanian context and its concrete answer as a project of physical and cultural change.
The accreditation process at POLIS ends successfullyOn 13 to 15 of January, , POLIS University in collaboration with the Public Agency of Accreditation (PAA) performed the verification of the quality status and institutional reaccreditation, as well as of the current academic programs, which proved to be successful. The accreditation process is a moment of responsibility and utmost commitment of the leaders and staff to the rule of law and the public. Over the years, POLIS has undergone several accreditation processes at national and international level, including the ones from the Italian, Dutch, French authorities and recently from the European Schools Union AESOP. POLIS continues to be a positive example for serious institutional commitment to quality and research. Obviously, this success is dedicated to POLIS community, consisting of: students, academic staff, researchers and administration.
M.A.D CenterPavilion of Kosovo and presentation of the Biennale BookPOLIS University and MAD Center had the pleasure to exhibit in 1.03.2016, for the students, staff and broader public, the presentation of the “Biennale Book” and the exhibition of “Pavilion of Republic of Kosovo in the Architecture Biennale of Venice 2014” by the Kosovar architect and the curator himself, Gëzim Paçarizi. This exhibition displayed the characteristics of the journey of Kosovar architecture, in a representation spread in 100 years, with a special accentuation on the city of Prizren, through the photos of the most important historic monuments. “The Object as Subject in Art & Urban Art” was organized on April 4th at MAD Center. This was an exhibition with project presentations of students of Art & De-sign, 3rd year, in the framework of Urban Art class, led by professor Agron Mesi.In 2.02.2016 the opening of the “Concrete in a Canvas” exhibition was held at MAD Center, U_POLIS, as a finalization of the “Materials Technology” class, led by professor Egla Luca. 3rd year Art & Design students, in collaboration with “Prominiera” company worked on the realization of project using the innovator material Concrete Canvas. U_POLIS is well-known for the good synergy between academic programs, in this case the Art & Design and Construction Engineering, the merging of which brought very interesting products in the exhibition.
Open Lectures SeriesOn March 16th at POLIS University the open lecture by Italian architect Silvia Lupini was held, cofounder of LOOP Landscape & Architecture Design. Studio Loop has won several awards and it has also been a finalist for the YAP/MAXXI 2013 for the Contemporary Museum of Arts in Rome.On January 19th, Prof. Scott Shall (Lawrence Tech University, SHBA), held an open lecture titled “Meme-Techtonics, Deplyed”. He also talked about his expe-rience in practical work and teaching.
The new ad of POLIS UniversityIn the framework of the new marketing campaign, POLIS University conceived the realization of a new TV ad in March 2016. This promotional message was designed and implemented by a group of Art Design students and staff of POLIS University and it conveys the social, research and university life, as well as the academic offer of studies at POLIS. We thank everyone who was engaged in such a beautiful and interesting project. POLIS ad is a reflection of our support to the best values of society and a continuity of POLIS consolidation as a space for independent thinking.
Marketing campaign for Career Counseling!As every year, POLIS University organizes the marketing campaign in high schools of Albania in order to provide information to the high school students about the academic program studies delivered by POLIS.Every year, this is an awareness and information campaign about the opportunities that POLIS delivers for studies in Bachelor, Master and PhD levels for the senior students and the audience. Through the interactive dialogue with the high school students and high school principals, the staff of POLIS engaged in this process makes efforts to understand the interests of the young people. This year, the marketing campaign for Career Counseling was held during February and March, where the involved team visited public and private high schools in several districts and cities of Albania and it ended with the high schools of the capital.Through this campaign, POLIS managed to give correct information in regard to our programs, fees, academic offers and services delivered. The students’ feedback has been very positive after this campaign and many of them have expressed their wish to visit our school and even continue their studies at our University.
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