INAUGURATION OF SCHOOL OF MEDIA TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION

VEL TECH Dr.RR& Dr.SR TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

INAUGURATION OF SCHOOL OF MEDIA TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION

The Inauguration of School of Media Technology and Communication(SMTC) was held on 6^th April 2016.This ceremony was started at 11:30 AM in Convocation hall. Programmes of the School of Media Technology and Communication will be innovative, interdisciplinary with a flexible curriculum focusing on the dynamic media and technology environment and its impact. The program encourages students to pursue their passion by designing individualized programs of study.

The function was presided over by Smt.P.Susheela, Padma Bhushan Awardee, Nightingale of the South, Guinness Record Holder. The other dignitaries present includes Founder Chancellor and President Col. Prof. Dr. Vel R. Rangarajan, Foundress President Dr.SagunthalaRangarajan, Chairperson and Managing trustee Mrs.Rangarajan Mahalakshmi Kishore, Vice Chancellor Prof.BeelaSatyanarayana, Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. U. Chandrasekhar,  Registrar Dr. E. Kannan, Director Academics Dr. Techn. Koteswara Rao Anne, Director R and D  Dr. P. Sarasu, Director International Academic Quality Dr. A. Abhudahir, Controller of Examination Dr. V. Thangaraj. The function was attended by the staff and students of Vel Tech University.

After the prayer and lighting of the lamp, the Pro Vice chancellor Dr.U.Chandrasekhar delivered the welcome address.  The multimedia presentation about the chief guest Smt.P.Susheela presented by the students of Vel Tech was appreciated by Smt.P.Susheela herself.

Followed by the presentation, The chief guest was honoured with a shawl and citation. Our honourable Vice Chancellor Prof.BeelaSatyanarayana delivered the inaugural address. Our Pro.Vice chancellor Dr.U.Chandrasekhar Rao gave a brief introduction about the school of Media technology & Communication and its role in the globally thriving media industry. Smt. P.Susheela symbolically inaugurated the granite stone of the school and handed over the plaque to the Chairperson and Managing trustee Mrs.RangarajanMahalakshmi Kishore.

Smt.P.Susheela, Padma Bhushan Awardee, Nightingale of the South, Guinness Record Holder who was associated with the south Indian cinema for over six decades addressed the gathering and captured our hearts with her melodious singing. Our University Music Club Students gave a musical performance.The chief guest along with all the dignitaries, staff and students Of Vel Tech took part in the photo session. At the end,Vote of Thanks was delivered by Registrar Dr.E.Kannan. The program ended with National anthem.