Mangaluru: “Graduation is a proud moment and a memorable occasion in an academic career. It is not a final accomplishment. It is only an opening of a new chapter in student’s life. Education is an endless journey of competence and knowledge” urged Registrar of Mangalore University Prof. P.S. Yadapadithaya. He was addressing the fresh graduates of 5th batch of Engineering, M.B.A. and M.C.A. and 2nd batch of M. Tech of Shree Devi Institute of Technology on their ‘Graduation Day Ceremony’ held on 24.01.2015 at T.V. Raman Pai Convention Centre.

Congratulating the graduates, he said that the Graduation certificate is only a passport which requires a valid visa to proceed further. Hence, graduates need to enhance their knowledge and acquire technical, management skills to excel in their career. He advocated them to be proactive, punctual in their attitude to reach their altitudes. Graduates are liable, responsible and accountable to the society, he added.

Chairman of Shree Devi Education Trust Sri A. Sadananda Shetty in his presidential address revealed that it is a great vision of the institution to impart quality education integrated with human values and ethical principles. Principal Dr. Dilip Kumar administered the oath taking ceremony for about 300 graduates who donned their graduation hats and attire and presented with the much cherished degree certificates.

Shree Devi Education Trust Vice-chairman Sri Nidhish Shetty, Secretary Smt. Maina Shetty, Trustee Smt. Priyanka Shetty and Convener Prof. Vidya were present on the dais. Principal Dr. Dilip Kumar welcomed the gathering. Asst Professor Mr. Ashwin Sequeira proposed a vote of thanks. Asst Professors Mr. A.S. Venkatesh Amin and Mrs. Aruna D. Menezes compeered the programme.