After the speech by the Rector, the filled up hall cheered loudly.

Addresses were sent by the President, the Rectors of the University of Shumen, Academy of Economics, Svishtov, Minister of Internal Affairs, etc. The Minister of Education, Youth and Science Sergey Ignatov addressed the lecturers and students in person. The first-year students were greeted by the Chair of the Student Council, Tsveta Georgieva.