ASSAM TIMES POST
Guwahati: The 8th convocation of Assam Don Bosco University is scheduled to be held on 7th Sep. at its Tapesia campus. Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, the Governor of Assam will preside over the function as the Visitor to the University and deliver the presidential address. The Chancellor Fr. Januarius Sangma and the VC Fr. (dr.) Stephen Mavely will also grace the solemn function. A host of dignitaries from civil, church and academic institutions of the region will also be gracing the occasion.
816 students from across the globe will graduate at the 8th convocation. 191 graduates of the Centre for open and distance learning will receive their respective degrees. Doctoral degrees will be conferred on 12 scholars. Gold Medals under various categories will be awarded to 20 outstanding graduates with the highest CGPA in each program. The Chancellor’s and the VC’s medals for overall outstanding performance and notable contribution to campus life, will be awarded to two graduating students at the Convocation.
This year the annual celebratory ceremony of the University community to recognize excellence and educational achievement will be celebrated around the theme for the current academic year, ‘mindfulness works’.
The University has a singular focus on the creation and maintenance of an ambiance where academic excellence, research, innovation and social commitment blend into a seamless way of life that stamps the profile of every ADBU Graduate. The program will be webcast live on www.dbuniversity.ac.in and https://sites.google.com/dbuniversity.ac.in/convocation. Monjib Mochahari, Assistant Professor of ADBU said in a press statement about it.
