The 2nd Convocation of Mangalayatan University was conducted in grand fashion on the 2nd of November, 2010. Chairing the functoin, the chief guest, former President of India Bharat Ratna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam said, "Our universities hold great potential for preparing India’s next generation to face the upcoming challenges. They are the powerhouses of knowledge."
“The universities not only need to focus on employment generation, but should also make students excel in knowledge and performance,” he added.
“I am sure the graduates will pursue high quality research and help make India technologically self-reliant,” the chief guest said in his message to the graduates.
Echoing Kalam’s views, Infosys Chief Mentor and Padma Vibhushan awardee N.R. Narayan Murthy said: “The graduating students now have the onus to perform for the country. They have to be motivated to work harder and smarter.” Dr. Narayana Murthy was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science for his immense contribution to the field of Information Technology.
Renowned sarod player and ace classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan was conferred with the title of Doctor of Literature at the function.
“The guru-shishya tradition has changed. Education system is now more about financial gains. But, we should not lose focus from the quality of the education provided,” he said.
More than 700 students received their degrees in business administration, commerce and other programmes at the second convocation ceremony of the university.
