Dawn of New Life for 2048 Graduating Students as Charusat observes 9th Convocation

Arif Mohammed Khan Governor of Kerala, delivered the convocation address as Chief Guest

CHARUSAT,
a leading university situated in Charotar region celebrated it’s 9th
Convocation event on 11th January 2020. Governor of Kerala and former cabinet
minister Arif Mohammed  Khan was the Chief Guest and delivered the
convocation address. Dr George Musser, a renowned American writer and a
contributing editor for ‘Scientific American’ magazine, was the Guest of Honour
for the event. 

Also in
attendance were other dignitaries from the academic world, industries and the
government apart from Provost, Dr. Pankaj Joshi, President, CHARUSAT
Surendrabhai Patel, Registrar Dr. Devang Joshi, Members of the Governing Body,
Board of Management of CHARUSAT, invited dignitaries, Deans of various
Faculties, parents and students.

In a
glittering convocation ceremony held at the campus a total of 2048 degree
holders including 37 gold medallists were conferred degrees. The ceremony
commenced with the grand Convocation procession, fragranced with the chanting
of Vedic mantras befitting Indian culture and tradition. The convocation
procession was led by Dr Devang Joshi, Registrar, CHARUSAT which was joined by
Chief Guest, Provost, President, Members of the Governing Body, Board of
Management of CHARUSAT, invited dignitaries, Deans of various Faculties and Gold
Medallists.  

The
programme began with a prayer and the University Song. Addressing the
congregation, Dr Pankaj Joshi, Provost, CHARUSAT welcomed the guests, and
shared the progress report of the university and extended his wishes to the
graduating students. The Registrar led the Oath taking ceremony where all the
students pledged to excel professionally and serve the society. The PhD
scholars and the Gold Medalists from various disciplines received their degrees
and Medals from the Chief guest.

Dr George
Musser, Guest of Honour in began his speech by congratulating all the degree
holders and stressed the need for ‘lifelong learning’. He added that science as
a discipline throughout history has been “individual acts of genius”. However,
with the changing world, science has become the collaborative act which
contributes towards the  building of knowledge.  He stressed the need
to ask questions, which according to him creates a focal point of our
abilities. He drew extensively on luminaires in the field of applied sciences
and cosmology such as Albert Einstein. He hailed the new generation, who embody
the fresh minds in the country need to be inquisitive in nature. 

Addressing
the degree holders, he said that “students of science are people of action, which
is needed in this time and history”. He concluded by saying that there is a lot
of discovery left to be done and explored. He ended by enthusing the degree
holders to work collaboratively to “fix the problems of the world”.

The
students and the audience were enthralled by the rousing speech of the Chief
Guest, Arif Mohammed  Khan. He began by congratulating the parents for
their sacrifice and dedication, which has resulted in this day, wherein they
are witnessing this proud achievements of their wards. He advised all
CHARUSATians to,“be proud of their Indian traditions which is inherently
reflective in nature. It exorts us to think and remain searching for elusive
realities”.  He advised the students to exploit the power of imagination
which is an ability unique to humans only and to use it for the societal
development. Addressing the proud degree holders, he encouraged them to be an
asset to the  University, society and the nation as a whole. 

Addressing
the degree holders, Surendrabhai Patel in his presidential address shared
pearls of wisdom with students and urged the graduates to become lifelong
learners, facilitate change in society, develop perseverance, focus on
opportunities in life, not problems and find joy in selfless service.
Virendrabhai Patel, Trustee, Kelvani Mandal, Member of Governing Body, CHARUSAT
donated Rs. 1 crore to CHARUSAT hospital and Rs. 5 lakh for Gold Medal.

Amongst
the presence of esteemed dignitaries 241 students of Faculty of Medical
Sciences, 252 students of Faculty of Computer Sciences, 175 students of Faculty
of Management Studies, 119 students of Faculty of Pharmacy, 279 students of
Faculty of Applied Sciences and 949 students of Faculty of Technology and
Engineering including 33 Ph.D. graduates were conferred degrees and blessed for
a bright future. 37 students were awarded gold medals for their outstanding
academic performance. The Convocation concluded with the vote of thanks by the
Registrar, Dr. Devang Joshi.

It is
noteworthy here that all the Medals are real Gold Medals conferred with
certificates. Students and their Parents are all provided with hospitality and
special attention.

Established
in 2009 (under Gujarat State Act No. 8), CHARUSAT has the unique distinction of
being an education hub located in the rural region. CHARUSAT University, in its
continual endeavour to achieve excellence in both undergraduate and
postgraduate education and research, has earned a superb academic reputation in
the academic arena. In a short span of 10 years, the University has grown to
prominence at national and international levels through the achievements made
by its students and faculty. 

The
campus presently accommodates over 7500 students and 368 faculty members. The
university has been awarded ‘Grade A’ by National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC). It has emerged as one of the leading Universities of Gujarat
offering around 75 programs ranging from UG, PG to PhD in Engineering and
Technology, Pharmacy, Computer Applications, Management, Applied Sciences, Nursing,
Physiotherapy, and Paramedical Sciences.