SEPT 8-10 – Spanning three days, the auditions for the West Side Story musical attracted students of all standings.

Photos by Marija Uzunova

SEPT 11 – Prof. Paolo Bernardini, a guest speaker from the University of Insurbia, Italy, talked about Medieval Venice before AUBG professors and students. Prof. Diego Lucci organized and joined in the presentation.

Photo by Asen Dimitrov

SEPT 11-12 – Senatorial debates took place in the Multipurpose room on Thursday and were followed by the Student Government elections on the next day.

Photos by Marija Uzunova and Vladimir Epuri

Only 35% of AUBG students cast their vote in the latest SG elections. Twelve new senators were elected to form this year’s Student Government, presided by senior Vasile Valcov.

Photo by Asen Dimitrov

SEPT 12 – Richard Harteis, President of The William Meredith Foundation, read poems by the prominent poet William Meredith in the Blue room. William Meredith died last year at the age of 88.

Photo by Marija Uzunova

SEPT 15 – Toma, winner of the 2008 Bulgarian Music Idol, performed at Peyo Yavorov Hall, instead of Macedonia Square, as originally planned. The Blagoevgrad municipality organized his concert to mark the beginning of the school year.

Photos by Asen Dimitrov

Toma, performing Billy Idols’ Speed, the song that spelled success for him in the popular music TV show.

Photo by Boryana Gotsova

SEPT 22 - The International Peace Initiative club organized a football tournament to celebrate 21 September, the International Peace Day. The event took place in the Internata Hall, attracting around 40 AUBGers who woke up early on Sunday morning to play "soccer for peace".

Photo by Asen Dimitrov