New Delhi: XIM University, Bhubaneswar successfully concluded its eighth convocation through hybrid mode on April 29, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The convocation ceremony was held for students enrolled in postgraduate and doctoral degree programmes.
XIM University is a distinguished Jesuit University that provides quality education to top-notch students worldwide. The university strives to provide a transformative experience to all its stakeholders that meets the needs of the society and enables the building of sustainable communities.
The 8th PG convocation ceremony at the university witnessed a total of 5 Ph.D and 630 postgraduate students receiving their degrees. This year, almost 33 medals were won by meritorious students for their academic distinction.
Convocation at XIM University is one of the good times as the students get to witness a culmination of everything the university does for its students, which also represents the essence of the institution.
The university's much-awaited convocation ceremony is a living proof of the exceptional education that has been imparted to the students pursuing PG and doctoral courses.
During the 8th Convocation, XIM University conferred Honorary Doctoral Degree upon Shri. Sanjiv Puri.
XIM University 8th Convocation 2022: Details of Graduating Students
| Programme Name | No. of Students Receiving Degree |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Programmes | |
| PhD | 5 |
| Postgraduate Programmes (PG) | |
| M. Tech – Data Science & Analytics | 5 |
| Master in Public Policy & Governance | 7 |
| MA - Mass Communication | 12 |
| Master in Business Finance | 12 |
| MBA - Sustainability Management | 17 |
| MBA - Urban Management & Governance | 14 |
| Master in Urban Regional Planning | 5 |
| MBA - Rural Management | 68 |
| MBA - Human Resource Management | 119 |
| 1 year Executive MBA | 16 |
| MBA - Business Management | 355 |
| Grand Total (Includes A and B) | 635 |
The chief guest and speaker during the convocation ceremony was Shri. Sanjiva Puri, the Chairman & Managing Director of ITC Limited, who joined ITC in 1986. With over three decades at ITC and its subsidiaries, he has held several business leadership positions and also handled a wide range of responsibilities in manufacturing, operations and information & digital technology.
Presently, he serves on the National Executive Committees of CII and FICCI as well as on the Steering Committee of FICCI. He is also the Director on the Board of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Co-Chair of the 'Business Commission to Tackle Inequality' set up by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and a Member of the BRICS Business Council.
In 2018, IIT Kanpur conferred him the 'Distinguished Alumnus Award of the year 2018'.
Some of the prominent dignitaries present at the ceremony were Fr. Jerome Cutinha, S.J., Chairman, Board of Governors of XIM University, Shri. Rajive Kaul, Emeritus Chairman, Board of Governors of XIM University, Fr. Antony R. Uvari, S.J., Vice Chancellor, XIM University, Fr. S. Antony Raj S.J., Registrar, Fr. V. Arockia Das, S.J., Chief Finance Officer, XIM University, Deans of different schools and Officials of XIM University.
Few of the elite Board Members also graced the convocation occasion. Prof. S. Peppin, Dean, School of Governance and Public Affairs extended a warm welcome to the guests, students, and audience in the hybrid mode.
Fr. Antony R. Uvari, S.J, Vice Chancellor, XIM University elucidated the achievements of the University in the past year and highlighted a few notable points.
Addressing the audience in his Chairman’s speech, Fr. Jerome Cutinha, S.J., expressed his perspective on learning and development. He mentioned that this degree is just a stepping stone towards more milestones in life.
He quoted saying that the students' success is the university's success. As the Emeritus Chairman Shri Rajive Kaul addressed the audience and spoke about the challenges in life in unprecedented times.
Speaking at the convocation, Shri Sanjiv Puri spoke about change and its acceptance therein. He spoke about three important facets of Change to thrive and succeed: Desire to change, Empowerment and Adaptability.
The top rank holders across schools were felicitated with Gold Medals by the Chief Guest for their Academic Excellence. Finally, the occasion was concluded with the vote of thanks by Fr. S. Antony Raj, S.J., Registrar. Quote by the Vice Chancellor: “Stick to the fight when you are hardest hit, it’s when things seem worst you must not quit.”
Quote by the Chief Guest: “With all the challenges come the opportunities.”
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