The Faculty of Organizational Sciences (FON), University of Belgrade, marked its Faculty Day today with a Ceremonial Academy, celebrating 57 years since its founding and 55 years since the beginning of teaching. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the University of Belgrade, the academic community, FON’s strategic partners, as well as the Faculty’s students and staff.
The programme opened with a performance by the “Polifon” choir, comprising FON employees. The audience was then addressed by Prof. Dejan Petrović, PhD, President of the Faculty Council, and Prof. Vladimir Cvetković, PhD, Vice-Rector for Science at the University of Belgrade, who particularly highlighted the importance of the scientific research conducted by FON’s academic staff.
“For more than five decades, the Faculty of Organizational Sciences has not only successfully kept pace with dynamic technological changes but has also been a key driver of these changes in the region,” emphasized Prof. Dejan Petrović.
“The future of higher education lies in transformation, and if any institution has the knowledge and expertise to manage processes and respond to the challenges of artificial intelligence, it is this Faculty,” stated Prof. Vladimir Cvetković.
The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Marko Mihić, PhD, presented FON’s key achievements and development milestones. Today, the Faculty has more than 7,500 students enrolled in 25 study programmes and a strong alumni network comprising over 19,000 graduates with bachelor’s degrees, more than 8,000 master’s graduates and over 500 PhD holders.
“This year has been marked by the launch of study programmes in English, the strengthening of our international recognition, and research in the fields of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. We will continue investing in technology and people, because the future is not something we wait for – it is something we organize,” emphasized Dean Mihić.
During the ceremony, awards were presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the development of the Faculty and achievements in scientific research. The award for outstanding contribution to FON’s development was presented to Prof. Milan Martic, PhD, while scientific research awards were presented to Prof. Zoran Radojicic, PhD, Prof. Zorica Bogdanovic, PhD, and Assistant Professor Andrija Petrović, PhD.
One of the highlights of the ceremony was the recognition of the Students of the Year. Lazar Mitić, Ksenija Manojlovic, Lana Koraksic, Marija Panov, Tijana Milosavljevic, Jana Dragutinovic and Jovana Grujic received laptops provided by FON’s strategic partners: Banca Intesa, Egzakta, EY, Galeb, Milsped, SAGA and ASEE Solutions.
Awards for outstanding international achievements were presented to FON’s student organizations Case Study Club, the Debate Club, ESTIEM and SportFON, as well as to students who have achieved exceptional results on the international stage.
The Ceremonial Academy concluded with a performance by the “Numa” String Quartet of the Faculty of Music, University of Arts in Belgrade, bringing the celebration of another important milestone in the history of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences to a close.
