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February, 2021
SNFST Overview,
Time Lines &
Director’s Message
[p-2, 3]
Food and Nutrition e-Newsletter
Community Services
Know what [p-10] Mr. Fikadu Reta
you eat, p-7
. . . and more stories inside
SNFST Overview and Timelines
The School of Nutrition, Food Science instructors at national and international university who have great steaks in the
and Technology , SNFST was established academic institutions and are playing launching of the independent programs in
in 2008/9 at Hawassa University College impactful roles. the Food Science and Human Nutrition
of Agriculture, by bringing together the areas were Drs Kebede Abegaz (more
MSc of Applied Human Nutrition As part of todays SNFST academic unit, story of him on page 4 & 11) and
(AHuNu); the BSc program of Food Sci- a BSc program in Human Nutrition, Yewulsew Abebe. The connections creat-
ence and Technology (FSPT) as part of HuNu and MSc in Food Science and ed with international universities and
the business process re-engineering at the Technology were launched in the academicians by Dr. Yewulsew Abebe
university level. The SNFST was orga- 2010/11 academic year. As of the current sustained both the MSc and PhD pro-
nized as an institute and Dr. Kebede Abe- academic year, the SNFST is running two grams of Human Nutrition at Hawassa
gaz was the first Director. The Food Sci- BSc (FSPT, HuNu) and three MSc University, as pioneer university in these
ence and Postharvest Technology, FSPT (AHuNu, Food Science and Technology, area, which is now serving as a National
was launched as a 3 years degree pro- FST; as well as Food Safety and Quality Academic Center of Excellence for Hu-
gram in 2002 and enrolled students for Management, FSQM). The School is also man Nutrition. Funds and development
the first time in the 2002/3 academic running two PhD degree programs (PhD projects brought by Dr. Kebede Abegaz
year. Two of the graduates of the first in Human Nutrition, HuNu launched in has enabled dozens of graduate students
batches of the FSPT programs at Hawas- 2017 and PhD in Food Science and Tech- to carry out excellent graduate researches.
sa University (Drs Tadesse Fikre Teferra nology, FST, Launched in 2020/21 aca-
and Tafese Bosha) are now PhDs and are demic year. Drs. Kebede Abegaz, Yewulsew Abebe
serving at the same University. Many and Henok Kurabachew, as well as Me-
Two of the PhD candidates from the first konnen Melaku, Fikadu Reta and current-
more are also pursuing studies for their batches of HuNu have defended their
terminal degrees at different universities ly Gezahegn Nigusse have taken turns in
Dissertations and many more are working leading the independent programs earliy
around the globe. towards finalizing their writeups from the on and lately, the SNFST. Staffs of
The MSc in AHuNu was launched in first and couple of other batches. The SNFST and its earlier programs have also
2007, enrolled students and many of the success stories of our first PhD graduate served great positions at the College and
first couple of batches are PhDs serving (Dr. Anchamo Anato) was covered in our University levels and are still doing so.
as advisors at national and international first issue and we have the story of the
high offices on nutrition and health pro- second defendant (Dr. Zelalem Tafese) in
grams. Many are also researchers and this issue (page 6). The staffs of Hawassa
1 Concept note approval January 29, 2021 February 05, 2021 AHNu (2nd round)
2 Concept note approval February 12, 2021 February 19, 2021 FST and (2nd round)
FSQM
3 Proposal Presentation February 26, 2021 March 05, 2021 AHNu 2nd round
4 Proposal Presentation March 12, 2021 March 19, 2021 FST and 1st round
FSQM
5 MSc. thesis for de- February 8 (Yekatit March 22-26/2021 FST and AH- This is SGS tem-
porary schedule
fense 1) (Megabit 13-17) Nu
6 Concept note approval April 23, 2021 April 30, 2021 AHNu 3rd round
(Weekend)
7 Proposal presentation June 25, 2021 July 2, 2021 FST and 3rd round
FSQM
F&NeN: Thank you Mr. Tesfu for giving is an opportunity to share experiences I in the institution, there is academic free-
a positive response to our request and acquired from different foods and coffee dom while you are working in university.
being our special guest to our communi- processing industries. Joining Hawassa Your performance is evaluated by stu-
ty. Would you introduce your- University, my home, gives me a dents, peer and immediate supervisor.
self? special satisfaction and working for There is an opportunity to work and share
Tesfu: My name is Tesfu university is good for growing in with other countries in collaborative pro-
Bekele, Lecturer at HwU. academia as there are always re- jects that has benefit in capacity building
F&NeN: You are unique warding higher level training op- and job creation of our community. You
among the FSPT staffs in that portunities, which you cannot get also learn and grow academically and I
you brought in a very rich working in private industries or think I like the university better. I do not
experience from the Food other government sectors. think I would go back to industry.
Industry. Would you tell us F&NeN: How do you compare F&NeN: What courses are you teaching
the different companies you working for the industry versus a and which ones are your favorites?
worked in and how long you university? Would you consider Tesfu: I am teaching Food Biochemistry,
have served the industry? going back to the industry ever? Experimental Design and Analysis in
Tesfu: I have worked at NAS Tesfu: Working for food industry Food Technology, Grain Processing
Foods PLC, Ethiopian Com- is focused on product and service Technology, Sugar, Honey & Confection-
modity Exchange, METAD delivery. Your performance is eval- ery Technology, Food Fortification &
Agricultural Development uated as per the final out put you Formulation and Food Product Develop-
PLC, Afro Star International Commercial delivered and the profitability of the com- ment and Sensory Evaluation. I like all.
Agency jointly with WFP and KOJJ Food pany. You have given job description and F&NeN: Would you like to share with us
Complex for the 11 years and 4 months evaluated by your immediate supervisor your personal and family situa-
and gained great deal of experiences. using performance appraisal periodically tions? Thank you so much for your time.
F&NeN: What was it like joining the and get salary increment accordingly. Tesfu: Sure, I am married and am a fa-
same university you did your both BSc Top management always wants to ensure ther of three sons.
and MSc at? company’s continual improvement. F&NeN: Thank you so much for your
Tesfu: I am so happy; I am passionate Whereas working in the university focus- time and contribution Tesfu.
about teaching and learning activities and es on skilled man power production and Tesfu: Thank you for the chance!
to share my knowledge and experiences. community service. Although you have
For me, joining an educational institution given job description when you are hired
The SNFST the College of Agriculture since 2003 and Range Sciences, ARSc & SNFST as
generalist GC. Senait then Served as Secretary I and well as Human Resources Development
Mrs. Senait II in the Finance and Human Resources Officer at the HR Service department of
Seboka is our section of the College of the College of Agriculture.
guest in this Medicine and Health
issue. Senait Sciences between 2005 Senait is known for her ex-
has always and 2008. After Gradu- traordinary hard work, deter-
been among ating with Diploma in mination and punctuality.
very few high- Secretarial Science and Senait says she is respecting
ly experienced Office Management her work and cooperates with
and commit- from Africa Beza Uni- staffs, not to satisfy others or
ted adminis- versity College, Senait her boss, but for the highest
trative staffs started rolling up the satisfaction and peace of mind
of the SNFST. Senait is known to the ladder in the university, that she gets for herself. Senait
Food and Nutrition Community at by getting promoted and assigned to Sec- says that her work and office
SNFST, as a kind, supportive and depend- retary II position in different colleges of responsibilities are the top priorities in her
able colleague with exemplary punctuality the University. In the mean time, Senait life, even beyond family and other social
and efficiency at work. In the SNFST continued her BA degree education in and personal values.
Office, Senait’s seat and bench faces the continuous education modality at Africa That special quality of Senait attracted the
door and she always receives guests with Beza University College and graduated in attention of F&NeN. The informal nomi-
smile and charming looks. March 2010 (BA in Business Administra- nation made by some of our colleagues to
tion). Following her upgrade in educa- have Senait as a special guest deserving
Senait started her career at Hawassa Uni- tion, Senait got promoted to the position
versity (the then Debub University) as this recognition is appreciated and
of Administrative Assistant (Generalist) acknowledged.
Secretary typist of the purchase section of and served at different schools (Animal
Dr. Ayano Beraso Denbeshu Neare, VP for Busi- Dr. Tafesse Matewos, VP for
Dr. Fiseha Getachew, Dr. Mesay Hailu, VP for Admin-
istration & student Services ness & Development Research & Tech. Transfer
President VP for Academic Affairs
Dr. Tarekegn Yoseph Mr. Teshale Shode Dr. Nigatu Wondrade Prof. Tesfaye Semela Dr. Abreham Tulu Tsegaye Tuke
Dean, College of Agriculture Dean, Awada Business & Scientific Director, Institute Director, Institute of Policy Dean, College of Education Dean, College of Law &
Economic of Technology & Development Research Governance
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