The Rector, prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, said,
This session of the TUL Senate is special. The Senate has not convened to deliberate on matters concerning the tasks at hand and recent achievements of the university. It has convened to celebrate those who, over the years, unquestionably contributed to those successes, to express our appreciation to the best among our students and alumni, to give an opportunity to our partners to present their awards to the best of our graduates and, by doing so, acknowledge the high standards of their education.
The audience included nearly 200 individuals, both younger and somewhat older, for whom to be presented with a decoration, medal or award was certainly a source of great satisfaction.
Deputy Voivode of Łódź, dr Marcin Buchali, who attended the event, stated,
'The employees decorated today are the successors of the great academic traditions of Lodz University of Technology, and their continued effort to uphold them is what has put Lodz University of Technology at the top of both Polish as well as global rankings.
Distinctions for employees
Deputy Voivode of Łódź, dr Marcin Buchali, decorated four scientists with the Cross of Merit. Gold Cross of Merit was presented to dr inż. Marian Cłapa, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; Silver Cross of Merit to prof. Dariusz Bieliński, Faculty of Chemistry; and Bronze Cross of Merit to prof. Anna Fabijańska and to dr hab. inż. Ewa Korzeniewska, TUL prof., Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering.
A large number of employees were presented with Medals for Long Service. Gold Medal was awarded to 39 individuals, Silver Medal to 37, and Bronze Medal to 28. Dr hab. inż. TUL prof. Lidia Jackowska-Strumiłło, who received Gold Medal for Long Service, extended her thanks on behalf of the decorated.
Deputy Education Commissioner of Łódź, Andrzej Krych, presented 26 academic teachers with the Medal of the National Education Commission granted by the Minister of Education and Science.
Pursuant to the resolution of the TUL Senate, a number of individuals were decorated for their Meritorious Service to Lodz University of Technology. The Rector, prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, presented the decorations to 19 employees and 6 individuals not affiliated with the University but with the University's partner companies. The Rector also conferred the Honorary Title of Professor Senior on prof. Marek Główka and prof. Marian Zaborski, both from the Faculty of Chemistry.
Distinctions for students and alumni
The Senate's special session also featured an especially fine group of students. Each of the TUL's Faculties and the International Faculty of Engineering nominated their Students of the Year 2022/23. In all, 21 students earned the title. Next, the authors of the best dissertations were recognized with awards by Łódzka Rada Federacji Stowarzyszeń Naukowo – Technicznych NOT, Polmos Żyrardów, Stowarzyszenie Techników Cukrowników, and Veolia Energia Łódź S.A.. Great ovation was also given to a group of students who received congratulatory letters from the Rector for their contribution to the organization of TUL's Juwenalia.