Chancellor of SRM Inaugurated SRM Alumni Association Chennai Chapter
Chancellor of SRM
Inaugurated SRM Alumni Association Chennai Chapter
Chennai: The Chennai based alumni of SRM inaugurated the Chennai
chapter of SRMIST Alumni Association on 9th February 2019 under the auspices of
the Hon Chancellor Dr Paarivendhar at the Vadapalani campus, SRMIST. The event
was attended by over 200 alumni from the city.
The Chancellor interacted with
the alumni and exhorted them to have an active chapter. He mentioned that the
strength of the alumni is the strength of the Institute and that the University
is growing continuously with top grades in NAAC and NIRF. He asked the alumni
to share their knowledge with the students and to contribute by way of
scholarships, book donations, etc.
The highlight of the program was the
Chancellor’s offer of discounts to alumni in SRM hospital, admission of wards
to SRMIST and other sister concerns of SRM. He also reminded the alumni of
their duty in voting for the right people in the upcoming elections. Prof
Venkataramani, Director Alumni Affairs, Dr Leenus Martin, Director Campus Life
and Dr Duraivelu, Dean, Vadapalani campus felicitated the alumni. Mr Arokia
Inian (1991 Mech), President, Chennai chapter and Director, Eminent Software
and Solutions gave the welcome speech. Mr Kritik Abiram (1995 ECE), Director,
Anjanas, gave the vote of thanks.
The representative alumni ranged from the
earliest batches of 1989, 1990 and 1991 to the latest batches of 2017 and 2018.
The Chancellor presented a copy of his book Paavendhar Kavithaigal to the
alumni. A host of entertainment events was held with performances by alumni and
students. The alumni reiterated their commitment to the alma mater and voiced
their support for future events.
