08. July 2025

A sign of sustainability and cohesion

Rector Kratzsch is planting a tree on the Zittau campus that he received from the General Entrepreneurs' Association of Zittau and the Surrounding Area, e. V., during his inauguration ceremony.

The Rector is planting a tree in a meadow.
Photo: Tom Richter Rector Kratzsch plants the sweetgum tree right next to the LaNDER3 Hall.

On July 7, the Rector of Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Alexander Kratzsch, fulfilled a small promise. Prof. Kratzsch personally planted the gift he received from the General Entrepreneurs’ Association of Zittau and Surrounding Areas e. V. at his inauguration ceremony —an American sweetgum tree—right next to the LaNDER³ Hall in Zittau.

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Trees symbolize stability, growth, and deep roots—values that also define our university. The sweetgum tree reminds us every day that sustainable action begins with each individual and is put into practice on our campus.

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch, Rector of Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
Some of the university management and university representatives are standing around a planted tree with shovels.
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The Rector is leaning on a shovel and looking at the ground.
The Rector waters the tree with a blue watering can.
The Rector and the Vice President for Research, Technology Transfer, and International Affairs are standing on the lawn, talking to someone.
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Thanks to its close proximity to the campus, all members of the university will be able to enjoy the tree and watch it grow and flourish.

Photo: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Kratzsch
Ihre Ansprechperson
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Alexander Kratzsch
rektor(at)hszg.de
University Executive Board
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.55
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3000