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Andhra University Alumni Mark Centenary at Texas Celebration
Andhra University alumni gathered in Texas to celebrate their university’s centenary.
The event took place on October 10 and lasted 12 hours.
Around 200 alumni came from western and central parts of the United States.
The university’s vice-chancellor, Prof. G.P. Raja Sekhar, attended as chief guest.
Guests also heard discussions, success stories and alumni experiences.
Graduates received awards, and cultural programmes were held.
Raja Sekhar asked alumni to help the university with teaching, research and partnerships.
He also encouraged them to mentor students and support endowments.
The Andhra University Alumni Association of North America held a centenary celebration in Texas on October 10.
Around 200 alumni from western and central parts of the United States attended the 12-hour programme.
Andhra University Vice-Chancellor Prof. G.P. Raja Sekhar was chief guest; Prof. S. Paul Douglas and Prashant Kumar Sona were guests of honour.
The programme included academic and panel discussions, alumni interactions, success stories, awards and cultural events.
Raja Sekhar urged alumni to support teaching and research, partnerships, mentoring and endowments.
- Who
- The Andhra University Alumni Association of North America, around 200 alumni, and university and diplomatic guests.
- What
- A celebration marking Andhra University’s centenary.
- Where
- Texas, United States.
- When
- October 10; the year is not specified.
- Why
- To mark the university’s 100-year journey and discuss its future.
Key facts
- Host
- Andhra University Alumni Association of North America (AUAA-NA)
- Attendance
- Around 200 alumni
- Programme length
- 12 hours
- Chief guest
- Andhra University Vice-Chancellor Prof. G.P. Raja Sekhar
- Guests of honour
- Prof. S. Paul Douglas and Prashant Kumar Sona
- University establishment
- 1926
- Houston alumni association
- Dr Phaneendra Kondapi recalled its establishment in 2005.
Sources
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