Under the patronage of the President of the University of Tikrit, Prof. Dr. Waad Mahmood Raouf, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Education for Humanities, Prof. Dr. Imad Hamid Ahmed, the Department of Art Education, in cooperation with the Center for Continuing Education, organized an awareness seminar today, Tuesday (18 November 2025), as part of the Anti-Drug and Psychoactive Substances Week. The seminar was held under the title “With Art, We Fight Drugs.”
The seminar, delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Basim Mohammed Ahmed and Asst. Prof. Dr. Muzahim Khudair Hussein, aimed to shed light on the educational and social impact that art—across its diverse fields—can play in confronting the scourge of drugs. It emphasized the power of influential artistic messages and the importance of enhancing community awareness about the dangers of drug abuse on individuals, families, and society.
The event included several themes addressing the role of visual and dramatic arts in promoting health and behavioral awareness, as well as methods of employing artistic projects and student activities to convey guidance-oriented messages to students. It also discussed the key challenges facing educational institutions in this field and possible strategies to overcome them.
The Deanship of the College of Education for Humanities, represented by Prof. Dr. Imad Hamid Ahmed, extends its appreciation to the faculty members of the Department of Art Education for organizing such meaningful and impactful awareness seminars, wishing them continued success and dedication in serving our college and beloved university.
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