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Name: Feyera Dinsa (Ph.D)
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president@slu.edu.et
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Feyera Dinsa (Ph.D)
Salale University President
Welcome to Salale University’s (SlU) Official Website,It is my great honor to serve as the President of Salale University, and I am deeply inspired to work alongside the dedicated and enthusiastic staff of our institution. I firmly believe that education is the most powerful tool to drive national progress and improve lives in all dimensions. It serves as the foundation for all forms of advancement, achievable only when access and equity are ensured.
With this vision, and guided by our motto, "Co-Creating Quality," Salale University was established in 2015 in Fiche town, North Showa Zone, Oromia Region, located 112 kilometers from Addis Ababa. Since its inception, SlU has been steadfastly committed to its three core missions: education, research, and community service. The University began its academic journey with nine undergraduate programs. Today, it offers more than thirty undergraduate programs, and we have finalized preparations to launch postgraduate programs in various fields by 2020. Our region, North Showa, widely known as "Salale" for historical reasons, is uniquely positioned, bordered by two major tributaries of the Nile River—Mogor and Jama—as well as the Nile itself. This area has attracted significant attention from researchers and academics due to its potential mineral resources.
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Salale University Hosts Outdoor Exhibition and Panel Discussion on Tourism for Peace and Intercultural Understanding
Salale University Hosts Outdoor Exhibition and Panel Discussion on Tourism for Peace and Intercultural Understanding
The event was organized by Salale University Peace Tourism Club in collaboration with the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, College of Business and Economics. It successfully featured an outdoor exhibition and panel discussion themed “Tourism for Peace and Intercultural Understanding.”
The event aimed to highlight the critical role of tourism in peacebuilding, social cohesion, intercultural understanding, and sustainable development, with particular emphasis on the tourism potential of the North Shewa Zone. The program brought together university leadership, academic staff, students, and invited stakeholders from the North Shewa Zone and Fitche Town Culture and Tourism Offices.
The exhibition was officially opened with remarks from Dr. Feyera Dinsa, President of Salale University. In his address, Dr. Feyera reaffirmed the University’s steadfast commitment to leveraging tourism as a strategic tool for peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable development. He emphasized that inclusive tourism development goes beyond economic benefits, acting as a transformative force that not only stimulates growth and generates employment but also strengthens community ties, fosters mutual cultural understanding, and promotes responsible stewardship of both natural and cultural resources.
The program featured a paper presentation by Mr. Sewnet Tesfaye, followed by a dynamic and insightful panel discussion, led by Dr. Feyera Dinsa, President of Salale University; Dr. Tsegaye Deyou, Vice President for Academic and Research Affairs; and Mr. Shimalis Tefa, Head of the North Shewa Zone Tourism and Culture Office.The session participants deliberated on practical approaches to promoting peace through tourism, the sector’s role in strengthening social cohesion and reducing stereotypes, and the collaborative responsibilities of universities and government tourism offices in advancing tourism for peace and sustainable development.
The program was further enriched by cultural music performances presented by students, reflecting Ethiopia’s rich cultural diversity. In parallel, an exhibition presenting cultural, historical, and natural tourism resources from across Ethiopia was held, drawing significant interest from participants.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Tsegaye Deyou, Vice President for Academic and Research Affairs, emphasized that peace and tourism are inherently interdependent, noting that sustainable tourism development requires a peaceful and stable environment while simultaneously serving as a catalyst for peace. He highlighted the significant role of tourism in fostering cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and economic cooperation among communities. Dr.Tsegaye further stated that Salale University is actively advancing Tourism and Culture, which is recognized as one of its centers of excellence, through dedicated research, innovative initiatives, and community engagement aimed at promoting sustainable and inclusive development in the tourism sector.
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