An occasion such as this is a great opportunity for the college and its community with the presence of the Governor of Hail H.R.H Prince Saud Bin Abdul Mohsin bin Bin Abdul Aziz and the Deputy Governor H.R.H Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Saad Bin Abdul Aziz, as well as H.E the Minister of Higher Education Dr. Khaled Bin Mohammed Al-Ankari and H.E the Rector of KFUPM Dr. Khaled Bin Saleh Al-Sultan to celebrate the achievements and the sacrifices that our graduates have made.

The word “commencement” means the beginning coming from the conjunction of the Latin words “Con” and “initaire” translated roughly to “with initiation”. It is defined in English as “to begin” or “to start.” In fact, you have already started and this is your first step towards a new and exciting life experience. You are now standing at crossroads, where each one of you will take a new direction in his life’s journey. You need to roll-up your sleeves and do the work that needs to be done. Don’t let obstacles that will come along your way to anchor you; rise up and achieve your goals. I always remember the famous words of Thomas Edison who invented the Light Bulb and certainly did light up the world “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10.000 ways that won’t work” Success doesn’t come in the air; It is the sum of determination, commitment and persistence. Finally, I wish you all best of luck and may all of your personal goals and dreams come true and once again, CONGRATULATIONS.

Hassan Elbadri,

Editor.

ELC Faculty