VEL TECH Dr.RR & Dr.SR TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
43
rd Alumni meet & Alumni awards -26th January 2016
To take a walk down
the corridors of VEL TECH UNIVERSITY, the 43 rd alumni Meet & Alumni
awards, was inaugurated by Our Honourable FOUNDER PRESIDENT DR. VEL RANGARAJAN and the FOUNDRESS PRESIDENT DR. SHAKUNTHALA RANGARAJAN inaugurated on Tuesday 26 th January 2016.
The meet started
traditionally with the lighting of lamp by the FOUNDER VICE PRESIDENT DR. SHAKUNTHALA RANGARAJAN , Alumni,
and Dignitaries of Vel Tech University .The
occasion was graced by more than 370 Alumni and their family members ranging
across various batches from various parts of the country and outside the
country as well.
The Inaugural session was followed by cultural programme by our student of Cultural Dept of VEL TECH UNIVERSITY presenting the traditional Bharatanatiyam dance.
Speaking on the
occasion, the Vice Chancellor underlined and praised the achievements of Alumni
of Vel Tech Engineering and Vel Tech University in all walks/spheres of life.
He felt that it was matter of great pride for Vel Tech University that its
Alumni are holding positions of responsibility in various Government
organizations, PSUs, Private sector, Academic Institutions. Many of them are
successful entrepreneurs providing jobs to others as well. He praised their
contribution towards the growth of their Alma Mater and emphasized the need for
further strengthening the linkage between the Alumni and Vel Tech University
and current students. He thanked the organizers for giving the opportunity.
The Inaugural
session was also attended by various Deans, Registrar, HODs, and faculty and
staff members of Vel Tech University.
Chairperson
Managing Trustee Ms . Mahalakshmi Kishore , wished all the dignitaries and
recognized the some of the old students . She spoke about the regulations of
the college followed saying alumni are always the brand ambassadors of the
college and very important and true stake holder of the University. She addressed
alumni are members of Vel Tech Family. She thanked all the alumni for coming
from all long way for their participation.
Followed by the
Dignitaries special address, Alumni scholarship on the name of 2006 Mr. Krishnapandian VT
2375, was awarded to Mr. Manikanda of first year , Vel Tech University . On behalf of Mr. Krishnapandian , his
family members issued the cheque to our first year student.
Alumni excellence
award under 6 different category were awarded by by Our Honourable FOUNDER
PRESIDENT DR. VEL RANGARAJAN and the FOUNDER VICE PRESIDENT DR. SHAKUNTHALA RANGARAJAN
and other dignitaries of VEL TECH UNIVERSITY to our alumni who were the winners
of 6 categories of awards like Distinguished Alumni award, Entrepreneur award,
Young achiever award, Women achiever award, Meritorious Alumni service award,
Excellence in Innovation and Research.
During the function, alumni were invited on the stage
and they were asked to mention some of the memories of the Institute which they
had to share with all gathered alumni.
Vinoth . R (2002- 2006
batch ) – he told that he has lot of memories associated with Vel Tech
University . He shared few incidents which came across with his journey at Vel
Tech Engineering College. He had really good time with alumni and decided to
never miss again such kind of get together and made promise to join the entire
alumni meet in years to come.
The Inaugural
session was followed photo session where all our alumni gathered to take their
remberence in attending 43 rd Alumni meet, Jan 2016
In the afternoon
Alumni were served with lunch organized for them and their families along with
their senior teachers. Alumni Members interacted with their staff, juniors and
HOD’s.
After post lunch, cultural programme by our students and alumni and
artists of cultural club committee presenting dances mixed with some more
current dance forms. Great bonhomie was observed everywhere with old students
reliving their old memories with their batch mates, seniors and juniors. Many
of the current students were also seen interacting with their pass out seniors
and learning from their experiences. In all, the ambience was electric with
people seen chatting and dancing in groups.
The annual general
body meeting witnessed active involvement of the alumnus, and a number of
commendable suggestions and proposals came up, some of which were approved and
the left were set aside for later action. It was decided to strengthen the link
between the current Vel Tech University students and alumni for their support
to current students in the area of training, placement, career counselling and
any other help. It was also decided to raise funds to develop the student’s
activity centre coming up in the campus and other activities. Finally a new
body was elected and constituted to carry forward the work of Alumni
association. The new body thanked the alumni in reposing their faith in them
and pledged to work selflessly for growth of association and VEL TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
The Meet ended with promise to meet again and everyone bid emotional farewell
to each other and their beloved Vel Techians.
Game fun was
arranged to entertain Alumni with their friends. Alumni enjoyed the games along
with Family members.
A feedback was also
collected from alumni regarding the organizational aspects of the Meet and
their suggestions for improvement in professional training at Vel Tech
University . However, everyone appreciated the efforts by the Vel Tech University
in organizing the 43 rd Alumni Meet. Everyone departed with the resolve to
visit again and spread the message amongst all who could not visit this time.
At last I thank
full to Management, all the departmental coordinators, Staff members those who
directly or indirectly are helpful for 43 rd Alumni meet and alumni award a
success.
