Virtual Convocation-2020 at GNA University

Virtual Convocation-2020-Inugration of Virtual Convocation
Virtual Convocation-2020- Presidential Address by Pro-Chancellor Sir
Pro-Chancellor GNA University cum Chief Guest of the Virtual Convocation S. Gurdeep Singh Sihra delivering his presidential address

Jaswant Singh Gandam / Raman Nehra
India Post News Service

PHAGWARA: GNA University Phagwara, keeping the unprecedented moments of COVID-19 intact, organized its first Virtual Convocation of 2015 batch of Engineering students of various branches- Mechatronics & Automation Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science & Engineering, Automotive, Mechatronics, Civil & Electronics & Communication Engineering in the benign presence of the worthy Chief Guest cum Pro-Chancellor of the University, S. Gurdeep Singh Sihra, the renowned business tycoon spearheading the internationally established group of Gear Manufacturing Company, GNA Gears as the Director & CEO.

A varsity release informed that Vice-Chancellor – Dr. VK Rattan, Dean Academics- Dr. Monika Hanspal, the Registrar –Dr. RK Mahajhan, the Dean Faculty of Design & Innovation- Dr. CR Tripathi and the Dean Faculty of Engineering- Dr. Vikrant Sharma graced the auspicious occasion of Virtual Convocation 2020.

On this special occasion, S. Gurdeep Singh Sihra honoured 25 toppers of different Engineering programs bagging gold, silver and bronze medals. Nearly 240+ GNA University students were awarded degrees in the various programs of Engineering.

 Gurdeep Singh Sihra, in his Presidential Address emphasized that the degree recipients should constantly ponder over the possibilities for the application of the latest updates happening in their sector to make a positive impact on the quality of life of the people. He congratulated and encouraged them to spread their acquired knowledge across the globe and prove to be an asset to your alma mater.

Dr VK Rattan, in his Convocation address reminded the degree recipients the worth of education in preparing the foundation of a strong mind, hence, a strong nation, and that the responsibility to fulfill the vision of the nation lies on their young shoulders.

Dr. Monika Hanspal, in her Welcome address, congratulated all the degree recipients for the commencement of a new phase of their life. She stated that in a situation where the country is struggling hard to solve the problem of unemployment, the students graduating today are among the few privileged to pay tribute to their ‘Gurus’ despite the unprecedented days of COVID-19.

Dr. RK Mahajhan, during his Vote of Thanks, thanked all the Award Winners and the alumni seeking degrees for joining whole-heartedly over the virtual interface. Overall, the Virtual Convocation 2020 happily culminated with the National Anthem with the brimming faces of all the degree recipients.