
The 80th anniversary of Gori State Teaching University
30 November,2015
On November 27, 2015, a celebratory event took place at GSTU, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the University. Opening speech was made by Giorgi Sosiashvili, -rector of the University. Tamar Sanikidze, -Minister of Education , attended the event among other honorable guests. In her speech she mentioned great news to the audience that dormitory would be built in Gory. University council had decided to award Mrs. Sanikidze with Iakob Gogebashvili medal and had conferred honorary degree , which she accepted during the ceremony.
Documentary about the history of the university was shown at the beginning of the event. Letters of congratulation from Catholicos –Patriarch of all Georgia , the president and the prime minister were read out loud during the event.
Guram Macharashvili, HE Andria, Davit Oniashvili, Giorgi Khorbaladze, Vladmimer Papava, Sergo Vardosanidze, Tariel Futkaradze, Giorgi Ghavtadze, Joni Apakidze, Irma Shioshvili, Illias Chiloghlu, Eldar Mamistvalashvili, Vano Chkhikvadze, Konstantine Gamsaxurdia, Jemal Injia, Gedevan Khelaia, Zaza Tsotniashvili, Aleksandre Mghebrishvili made speeches and congratulated the university.
Recipient of honorary degrees which University council had conferred , were :Vladimer Papava, Sergo Vardosanidze, Roin Metreveli.
University council had decided to award Harun Chimke, Said Muliani, Nino Okropiridze, Revaz Mishveladze, Giorgi Makharoblidze, Lali Ghogheliani with Iakob Gogebashvili medal .
In accord of special order, working group were given certificate of appreciation: Aleksandre Mghebrishvili, Eldar Mamistvalashvili, Manana Nanitashvili, Elene Khojevanishvili, Ana Imnadze, Nino Gudashvili and Ketevan Shukakidze, Manana Chkheidze, Tsiuri Duruli, Giorgi Khorbaladze, Maia Melanashvili, Levan Midodashvili, Luiza Dzidziguri.
Girls chorus , university dance group and chorus “Machabela” performed at the event.
Photos of the university throughout of its history were exhibited in the university.