Under the title “New Paths”, the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences celebrated its 30th anniversary in the Palais Kaufmännischer Verein in Linz. The managing directors, Michael Rabl and Isolde Perndl, who have been in office since September, invited the event. There were many teachers and employees, partners from business and politics.
The long-time managing director Gerald Reisinger was awarded the Ring of Honor from the University of Applied Sciences and the Golden Medal of Honor from the state of Upper Austria. The fact that the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences is the strongest in research in the German-speaking region is a credit to Reisinger, praised Regional Councilor Markus Achleitner (VP). Because Reisinger always presented his demands boldly, the tributes were peppered with subtle humor. said, . A proper appreciation would stand in the way of the next smoke break, said VP Governor Thomas Stelzer, but then continued: Reisinger himself had become an institution during his two decades at the top.
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The President of the Fiscal Council and keynote speaker Christoph Badelt said that the universities of applied sciences would have to adapt to tight financial frameworks – but opportunities would arise with new elements of further training. Rabl replied that it was never easy, but the FH had proven that it could deal with challenging times. Perndl pointed out that young people were strengthened and that the FH was a foundation for the region.