By P. Aparajitha & R. Bhoomi Sri (Sem. I)
Osmania University College of Arts and Social Sciences on Tuesday kicked off the new academic year for its post-graduation students with an impactful briefing on the institution’s history, culture and procedures.
The Centenary e-Classroom, where the event was held, was filled to the brim with eager first-year students. The day commenced with a warm welcome to the students and the dignitaries. Student advisers Dr. Konda Nageshwar Rao and Dr P. Swathi familiarised the students with various amenities available in the College, such as libraries, placement cell and sports lounge. The ‘Sahayam’ psychological counseling centre and the Civil Services Academy offering coaching for UPSC aspirants were also mentioned.
In his address, the chief guest Prof. Jitender Kumar Naik, Officer on Special Duty to the Vice Chancellor, encouraged students to be perfect in their endeavours.
Arts College Principal Prof. Syeda Talath Sultana addressed students, putting the time they are going to spend in the University in a larger perspective.
Vice Principal Dr. Ram Shepherd Bheenaveni motivated students to achieve a paradigm shift in their personality as part of their learning. All the department heads motivated students to be committed and resilient in their lives.
Prof. S. Kamalakara Sharma, Head, Department ofTelugu, ignited a wave of enthusiasm among students with his statement, “చదువుకోవడం ఒక యోగం, OU లో ఉండగలగడం ఒక ఆనందం, అన్ని శాఖల వాళ్లకి ఇది ప్రేరణాత్మకం.”
Prof. B. Vijaya, HoD of English, put forth a valuable suggestion to the college administration to design the Almanac in coordination with the hostel accommodation schedules, standing as a true spokesperson for all. The event concluded with the prize distribution for winners of elocution and essay-writing competitions held in August, followed by a virtual tour of the campus.
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