28th Convocation held at Mangalore University

28th Convocation held at Mangalore University

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, April 6: H R Bharadwaj, Governor of Karnataka and Chancellor of the University, gave away the honorary doctorate to seven eminent personalities for their valuable contribution to the society at the 28th convocation of Mangalore University on Tuesday April 6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuclear scientist, Dr Rakesh Kumar Bhandary, educationist and promoter of sports and culture, Dr M Mohan Alva, social welfare service personality, A S Vishnu Bharath, social worker, Madhura M Chatrapathy, former union minister, Oscar Fernandes, Yakshagana artiste, Kolyur Ramachandra Rao, and educationist and philanthropist, R Chenraj Jain were the eminent personalities, who received honorary doctorate on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, chief guest of the function, Dr Shahi Tharoor, union minister of state for external affairs said that young generation should think positively and stand strongly in the competitive world. They need to be competent and practical in the global scenario. The young graduates should work hard and stand apart in their respective field of specialisation for better opportunities  he said. They should maintain sincerity and dedication in their, profession to succeed.

The graduates should have the knowledge of present developments taking place in the world , whether it is connected with Mangalore or Madrid, or occurred between Thiruvananthapuram to New York,” he said, duly narrating a story about the death of Princess Diana, which was linked to various countries.
 
He talked about how Indians are moving successfully in the global arena and how we are putting effort to stand shoulder to shoulder with foreigners.
 
Along with eminent personalities, lecturers and students from various colleges were participated in the glittering function.

Earlier, university flag was unfurled by the governor, which was followed by parade from NCC students of the university. He conferred a doctor of science, 62 doctors of philosophy degrees, 30 gold medals, and 56 cash prizes . He also bestowed certificates and gold medals to students, who scored highest marks in the post graduation exam.
 
Prof T C Shivashankara Murthy, vice chancellor of the University, welcomed the audience and presented a brief report of the performance and developmental activities of the University. 

Aravinda Limbavali, higher education minister of the state, Prof K Chinnappa Gowda, registrar, Syndicate members, academic council members were the others present on the dais.