Pune, Dec 12 (FN Representative) Completing a degree is a very important stage in everyone’s life. Set a new goal for your life and strive for the fulfillment of that. Symbiosis International University has provided a great platform to you. In the coming years you all need to do many important things not only for our nation but also for the betterment of this whole world. Do not stop, continue your journey. Do take care of yourself and your family, said Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Government of India.
The 18th Graduation Ceremony of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) was held on Sunday 12th December, 2021 at 12 noon at Symbiosis Campus, Lavele, Pune. The Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari was invited as the Chief Guest and Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister of Education and Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India was invited as the Guest of Honor for the function. Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University presided over the function. A press release issued by University today stated that Mr Koshyari during his speech said, achieve your goals, make enormous progress in life but always remember your nation where you were born, where you spent your childhood. Contribute in making India a self-reliant nation and I believe graduates like you will do it.
Speaking further at the graduation ceremony, Mr. Bhagat Singh Koshyari said, the present age is of “Artificial Intelligence”. Considering the great spiritual heritage of our Indian culture, we need to spread “Spiritual Intelligence”. The concept of “Spiritual Intelligence” will be an innovative idea not only for our country but for the whole world. Dr. Mujumdar started an organization like Symbiosis with “Global Ideology” in mind. Today, Symbiosis has completed 50 years and has made a name for it internationally. We should be proud of our mother tongue. We must teach our children in their mother tongue. Dr. Mujumdar was educated in Marathi language and today he is the Chancellor of Symbiosis University. You should all follow his example, Koshyari said.
Dr. S. B. Mujumdar, Founder and President, Symbiosis and Chancellor, Symbiosis International University, in his presidential address, said that the Corona period was very challenging for all of us. Corona taught us many things, such as the unique importance of our health, our family relationships, spirituality, our interdependence and through this Corona showed us the harsh reality of our lives. At the end of his speech, while giving a message to all the graduates, Dr. Mujumdar said to do 3 things –teach innovation to your brain, compassion for your heart and passion for your stomach. If you follow these 3 things, you will be successful on all fronts of life. Dr. Vidya Yerawadekar, Principal Director Symbiosis and Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International University gave opening remarks. Dr. Rajni Gupte, Vice Chancellor, Symbiosis International University presented the annual report of the University. Dr. Bhama Venkataramani, Dean Academics and Administration Symbiosis International University gave vote of thanks and Dr. Anita Patankar, Director, Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts and Deputy Director, Symbiosis Center for International Education was the anchor of the program, the release said.