Professor Aleksander Walczak, long-time Rector of our University was granted an honorary degree during the ceremony which took place on the 30th of May 2022.
Professor Aleksander Walczak was awarded an Honoris Causa degree in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the establishment of Polish higher maritime education and, in particular in recognition of his wide-ranging contribution and involvement in the development of the Maritime University of Szczecin.
In the year of celebrating the 75th anniversary of maritime education in Western Pomerania, we have honoured an exceptional person who has made a huge contribution to the development of science, culture and community life - said MUS Rector, PhD, Eng., Master Mariner, Wojciech Ślączka, MUS Professor.
Full photoreportage from the ceremony
The main speech was given by the Dean of the Faculty of Navigation PhD, Eng., Chief officer, Paweł Zalewski, MUS Professor.
I admire his incredible creativity and enthusiasm along with his rational but humanistic approach and his kindness to people - stressed Dean Zalewski. Professor Aleksander Walczak is an excellent educator of generations of Polish navigators, co-founder of Polish maritime education, and supporter of traditional values in work at sea and the implementation of new technological solutions- he added.
Due to health issues, the Laureate could not come to the Senate Hall. His wife and daughter accepted the honorary title instead. Although the laureate was not present in person, the guests had the opportunity to listen to his lecture recorded a few weeks ago.
I have been very privileged to be a part of this history. I thank you all for that. I wish you further anniversaries, further academic satisfaction and a long list of honorary doctorates, such as myself! - Professor joked at the conclusion of his lecture.
In the year of celebrating the 75th anniversary of maritime education in Western Pomerania, we have honoured an exceptional person who has made a huge contribution to the development of science, culture and community life - said MUS Rector, PhD, Eng., Master Mariner, Wojciech Ślączka, MUS Professor.
Full photoreportage from the ceremony
The main speech was given by the Dean of the Faculty of Navigation PhD, Eng., Chief officer, Paweł Zalewski, MUS Professor.
I admire his incredible creativity and enthusiasm along with his rational but humanistic approach and his kindness to people - stressed Dean Zalewski. Professor Aleksander Walczak is an excellent educator of generations of Polish navigators, co-founder of Polish maritime education, and supporter of traditional values in work at sea and the implementation of new technological solutions- he added.
Due to health issues, the Laureate could not come to the Senate Hall. His wife and daughter accepted the honorary title instead. Although the laureate was not present in person, the guests had the opportunity to listen to his lecture recorded a few weeks ago.
I have been very privileged to be a part of this history. I thank you all for that. I wish you further anniversaries, further academic satisfaction and a long list of honorary doctorates, such as myself! - Professor joked at the conclusion of his lecture.
