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SRM University-AP celebrates its 1st convocation

STAFF WRITER vision of the university into
their lives. They were able to
On an auspicious December prove their mettle on every
evening, SRM University-AP parameter, be it academic,
observed its 1st Convocation extra-curricular activities or
conferring degrees to 294 research,” opined Dr. T R
undergraduates. Dignitaries Paarivendhar, Chancellor,
across the world joined SRM University-AP.
together to embrace the
special moment on December President of SRM
01, 2021, at the SRM University , Dr . P
University-AP campus in Sathyanarayanan, said
that the education system
a hybrid mode. Dr. Andrew in India is going through
D Hamilton, President, New a transformation with the
York University, graced the newly enacted National
event as the Chief Guest. Education Policy-2020.
An Honorary Doctorate SRM University-AP aims
was awarded to the Guest to be the vanguard of this
of Honour Dr. Sethuraman transition. After the successful
Panchanathan, Director, introduction of academics,
National Science Foundation, SRMAP embarks on an even
USA.
more ambitious challenge of
Dr. Hamilton expressed his extending its research wings
greatest admiration towards to add value to society. “I am
the new university and its proud to confess that despite
first batch of students. Being being a nascent university,
associated with established SRM University-AP has
heritage universities all created a niche for itself
his life, he expressed his through its research projects
utmost joy to be a part of funded by the Government
a nascent university full of of India and reputed
promises and potential to Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRMIST, Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, industry giants,” asserted
create a long and illustrious Pro Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST and President, SRM University AP, Dr. C. Muthamizhchelvan, President Sathyanarayanan,
Vice Chancellor, SRM IST, Dr. V.S Rao, Vice Chancellor, SRM University AP, Dr.D. Narayana Rao,
history. The achievements Pro - Vice Chancellor, SRM University AP, Chief Guest Dr. Andrew D. Hamilton, President, congratulating faculty for
of the past three years are New York University and Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director, National Science Foundation, USA their incessant support and
an active example of the presents certificate and medal to the rank holder at the 1st Annual Convocation held guidance to the students.
limitless possibilities that at the SRM University premises, AP. “Above all, I extend my
SRM University-AP nurtures. love and appreciation to
Dr. Hamilton expressed his my dear graduands who
opinion saying that this are joined here to receive
era is in critical need of their degrees,” added Dr.
higher education. Similar P. Sathyanarayanan.
to the story of Robert Louis Prof V S Rao, Vice-
Stevenson, universities have Chancellor of S RM
the responsibility to ‘punch University-AP, mentioned,
through darkness’, and “Today’s convocation
SRM University-AP must ceremony is to acknowledge
be one of the vanguards. the merit to those who have
“It is extraordinary to been trained, examined
see so many laurels to be and undoubtedly found
brought by the students worthy both in character
amid COVID-19 and a and in learning.” He further
worldwide pandemic,” opined implored the graduands
Dr. Hamilton extending an not to be content with the
open invitation to SRMAP Rank holder of SRM University, AP campus receiving medal and certificate from initial academic instruction
fraternity to visit NYU and Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRMIST, and Dr. P. Sathyanarayanan, but always to aim high and
be a part of it. Pro Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST and President, SRM University AP. dream big. “All of our dreams
In his speech, Dr. asking questions. Second, you accelerate the development with a vision of catering for come true if we have the
Sethuraman Panchanathan must always find the ‘courage’ with your expertise. Fifth, the educational needs of the bravery to follow them, if we
expressed his sincere gratitude to stay positive. Trust your ‘commitment’ is the essence of students of Andhra Pradesh believe in ourselves and have
upon receiving the honorary abilities and embrace your success. Be a life-long learner and India. Our motto from the courage, commitment,
doctorate. In his advice to failures making those into and dedicated to excellence. the beginning is to provide a passion, and competitive
the graduating batch, he drive to sacrifice the minor
presented a mantra of 6 C’s stepping stones towards success. Lastly, ‘compassion’ is the holistic education for the overall things in life in order to pay
to follow in life to be worthy Third, true success can never factor to bind all these together. personality development of the the price for the things that are
of honour and respect. First, be achieved alone. It is always Dr. Panchanathan encouraged students. On the occasion of the worthwhile,” advised Prof V
a great journey begins with a ‘collaborative’ game. Fourth, the graduands to learn these 1st convocation ceremony, it S Rao. The event ended with
‘curiosity’. To propel towards effective ‘communication’ is mantras by heart, and success gives me immense joy to share the presentation of degrees
progress, you must foster the key. Get people excited will find them in life. “SRM that our first batch of students and medals, followed by
curiosity and never cease about what you are doing and University-AP was established has been able to imbibe the joyous celebrations.