KIIT holds 12th annual convocation: 5,047 students get degrees

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Bhubaneswar,
Nov 12: A total of 5,047 students of 2015-16 graduating batch of KIIT
University received their degrees at its 12th annual convocation in the
presence of Nobel laureate Professor Sir Richard John Roberts. 
Among
them, 52 students got PhD degrees in various disciplines. The University
conferred Honoris Causa Degrees of DSc and DLitt on Sir Roberts and Dr
Khorakiwala, respectively.
Delivering
the convocation address, the Nobel laureate advised the students to set a goal
and work towards it with dedication and hard work.
“However,
it is important in life to look at every opportunity that comes one’s way. Embrace
the change if something interesting comes along. Look for unusual things in
life and latch on to any lucky breaks and take its full advantage,” he
remarked, citing examples from his life and career.
Elaborating
that his own post doctoral degree from Harvard University and Nobel prize were
possible due to such lucky breaks, he added, “Coming to this university was a
lucky break for you and you must make the most of it,” observed Roberts. His
wife Madam Jean Elizabeth Roberts was also present on the occasion.
DLitt
recipient Dr Khorakiwala said he is privileged to receive Honoris Causa DLitt
from the KIIT University.
Expressing
best wishes to the graduate students, university chancellor Prof NL Mitra advised
students to work for the betterment of the society.
“It
is your reputation at your work place, batch after batch that makes the future
of the coming generation bright. Networking of alumnus of the University brings
the two classes of people together in an effort of organized job market”,
he said. He advised the students to follow the footprints of the KIIT and KISS
founder. 
Earlier
in his report, university VC Prof PP Mathur said faculty members and research
scholars of the university published around 700 research papers in peer
reviewed journals and around 300 papers were presented in national and
international seminars and conferences in the last year. He informed that KIIT has
organised more than 90 international and national seminars, conferences and
workshops.
Shalini,
BTech (Civil), Chitra Shijagurumayu, MTech (CEM) and Avinash Panda, BTech
(Civil) won Founder’s Gold Medals for their outstanding all round and academic
performance. Similarly, 16 students were awarded Chancellor’s Gold Medal, while
30 students got Vice Chancellor’s Silver Medal. PK Bal Memorial Gold Medal and
Nanibala Memorial Gold Medal were also given away on the occasion.
KIIT
registrar Dr Sasmita Samanta, among the Members of the Board of Management and
Academic Council were present. 

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