Faculty of Arts at the Arab American University organized a workshop on journalists’ safety during events coverage, targeting the Arabic Language and Media Department students. Hosting the Palestinian Police Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Loay Erziqat in presence of the Public Relations Director in Jenin Police Lieutenant Colonel Aous Atyani.
The workshop was started by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts Dr. Marwan Abu Al-Rob speech, welcoming the attendees and stressing on the workshop importance to benefit students during involvement in journalism after graduation.
Police spokesman Loay Erziqat stressed on the journalist important role in conveying the Palestinian people image and message to the world. Pointing, it’s a job of troubles. He explained, a policeman has a role to fulfill so as the journalist.
Arab American University in cooperation with Jenin’s Civil Defense Department held a session in public safety for laboratory technicians at the university.
The session included, introduction on fires causes and types, fire extinguishing mechanisms for each kind, errors to be avoided during disasters. The course also included practical training on using fire extinguishers of all kinds and fire blanket along with laboratory evacuation training.
“The university through Continuous Education Center holds a number of trainings annually for its staff, each in its provision, to have positive impact on the university and its staff”, said Vice President for Training Affairs Dr. Nizam Diab.