Yarmouk University, represented by its students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, extends messages of solidarity with the families of Palestine, who are suffering brutal aggression and assaults, through a solidarity artistic activity sponsored by the University’s president, Professor Islam Massad. The activity, which took place in Al-Kindi Amphitheater at the Faculty of Arts, is entitled “Our Palestine Compass,” and it aims at confirming the unity and national cohesion between Jordanians and Palestinians.
Massad said that Yarmouk University adopts the position of Jordan under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Highness the Crown Prince towards the various issues related to the Arab nation, including Palestine, as evident in the activity’s slogan: “Palestine is our compass, and its crown is Jerusalem.”
The Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Ali Al-Rabeat, said that the activity aims at delivering a clear message regarding Jordan’s constant support of Palestine’s just cause and its determination to harness energies to serve both Jordan and Palestine.
The event, which was attended by a large crowd of University students from various Faculties, included a group of activities and practices presented, performed, and implemented by the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts. The students of the course of Advanced Studies for Graduation Project in the Graphic Design Department, under the supervision of Dr. Ghada Al-Halasah, presented expressive posters in solidarity with Palestinian people. The posters, which deployed several artistic methods like illustrations, digital drawings, symbols, merging, processing photographs, and calligraphy and typography, expressed many ideas concerning national unity, solidarity with Gaza people, and the close historical and cultural connection between Jordan and Palestine.
The Drama Department screened a movie performed by its students, and it was entitled “Palestine is Our Compass”. The movie, which was proposed by Dr. Ali Al-Rabeat and artistically composed by Anas Irsheidat, reflects the position of Jordan and His Majesty the King towards the Palestinian issue and national cohesion. The film also presents the permanent royal technique and His Majesty’s adherence to the established Jordanian principles of supporting the Palestinian cause. The students of the Drama Department also presented a theatrical scene directed by Dr. Ali Al-Rabeat. The scene shows the close national bonds between the Jordanian and Palestinian peoples, emphasizing that no corrupt, malicious force can disrupt such a bond.
The event also included an exhibition of murals and paintings by students of the Fine Arts Department, under the supervision of Dr. Muwaffaq Al-Saqqar and Dr. Mohammad Salem. The components of the exhibition, including oil and acrylic colors, expressed Jordanian-Palestinian solidarity and brotherhood. They also incorporated some phrases that reflect the effects of destruction and blatant aggression against Gaza City.
In the same context, the students of the Music Department participated in playing the national anthem under the supervision of Dr. Raeda Olwan and the leadership of Dr. Saqr Saleh, Dr. Dima Suwaidan, and Dr. Alaa Al-Nasser, considering that the department band consists of various musical instruments: oud, qanun, flute, cello, clarinet, piano, and percussion.
