Farewell to students of 2007-12 batch of Pilani campus was held at the VFAST lawns on Friday, 27th April 2012. It was attended by Vice Chancellor, Prof B N Jain, Director of Pilani campus, Prof G Raghurama, Deputy Directors, Prof G Sundar and Prof R N Saha, faculty members and the graduating students.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof B N Jain called upon the graduating students to reflect on their 4-5 years stay in Pilani and think about how they can contribute to the society and the nation. He also called upon them to thank their teachers for taking their time out and putting energy in many ways to see them graduate keeping in mind their all round development. He also invited the students to give back to the Institute in whatever way they can. Now that they have completed their studies in the Institute, the Vice Chancellor reminded them that they are no longer in a protected environment. He said, “ You are no longer in a protected environment; therefore, you will have to bear the consequences for every decision and action you take now onwards”. Vice Chancellor conveyed his best wishes to all graduating students.
Director of Pilani campus, Prof G Raghurama said that happiness is a state of mind and it is decided by ourselves. He added that India provides tremendous opportunities for growth and he called upon the students to decide themselves which career to take, whether it is a corporate life, or entrepreneurship or scientific research , or whatever. He called upon the students to practice two Gs, viz., Generosity (Being generous) and Gratitude (Being grateful to those who help).
Deputy Director (Off Campus Programs) Prof G Sundar, Dean of Students Welfare Division, Prof Arya Kumar, Chief Warden, Prof Sanjiv Kumar Choudhury and Meera Bhavan Warden, Prof Surekha Bhanot spoke on the occasion and conveyed their best wishes to the graduating students. This was followed by several students who briefly thanked the Institute and the faculty members for providing them the opportunity to learn and grow in the Institute. The program ended with a high tea hosted by the Director.