Connecting with Graduates Shaping Erbil’s Real Estate Sector

On October 13, 2025, TIU Alumni Coordinator Ms. Lavin Kawa, accompanied by Ms. Wafa Wasfi from the Architecture Engineering Department, visited Ms. Lana Srud, an alumna of the Architecture Engineering Department, Class of 2021–2022. Ms. Lana is currently working in the real estate sector on the Pavilion Project in Erbil, while also pursuing her master’s degree alongside her professional career.

At the same time and location, they also visited Mr. Balen Farhan, a graduate of the Architecture Engineering Department, Class of 2023–2024, who is currently working as an engineer at the Pavilion Project.

Discussion Highlights

The visit focused on:

  • The alumni’s academic and professional journeys

  • Their experiences in balancing work and further studies

  • The valuable role TIU graduates play in shaping the future of the real estate and architectural sectors

  • Ideas for enhancing alumni engagement and building stronger connections between graduates and the university to support future career development

Alumni Center Appreciation

The Alumni Center expresses appreciation for Ms. Lana’s and Mr. Balen’s warm hospitality and their continued connection with their alma mater. Their dedication, success, and pursuit of excellence serve as inspiring examples for current and future TIU students.

Keywords: Alumni Visit, Architecture Engineering, Pavilion Project, Real Estate Sector, Erbil, Class of 2021-2022, Class of 2023-2024, Master’s Degree, Work-Study Balance, Professional Development, Alumni Engagement, Career Development