Sahyadri Graduation Day Celebrations
28-Nov-2013
Graduation Day- 2015
The fifth Graduation Day for the passed out 2013-14 batch of students of M.Tech., MCA and B.E. and the 2014-15 batch of B.E. students of Engineering was held in the Campus. 675 students took an oath and received their graduation certificates from the Chief Guest. Around 250 parents and relatives of the students were present to witness their children graduate.
Mrs. Rekha Mathews, Head-India Campus Relationships, UST Global was the Chief Guest. She holds a B. Tech. Degree in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering Trivandrum, PG Diploma in computerized Management and PG Diploma in Marketing Management. She has 23 years of experience in the areas of Media, MIS, Business Operations Management, International Business, Imports & Exports Management, Merchandising, HR Management, Recruitment and Training. She works with UST Global for the last 6 years, heading India Campus Relationships for the last 5 years and is responsible for fresher recruitment and campus activities in India.
Dr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, in his presidential remarks said that he was very happy to see so many students graduate on this memorable occasion and he congratulated the graduates on their achievements and the parents for placing their trust in Sahyadri when they chose this college four years ago for their children to study a professional course. He told the gathering that so far they were dependents but now they have become independent adults of society and able to make their own decisions; they can choose what is right and what is wrong. He said that mistakes, failure and rejection are part of life and that the word FAIL should not be taken literally but it is to be read as `First Attempt In Learning’ and that there are plenty of opportunities out there. Dr. Bhandary called upon every graduate to be the Brand Ambassadors of the institution where ever they may be placed in life and to always uphold the name of the institution.
Mrs. Rekha Mathews in her address to the gathering called the graduates `Young Super Heroes’ and said she was very proud to witness this occasion. She said that it was sixteen years of hard work that has culminated in this day. They were fortunate and blessed that they could celebrate their success. Mrs. Mathews called upon the graduates to be thankful for their success to their parents, teachers, well-wishers and the many other people who have been behind this success. She asked the graduates to learn from their mistakes and drawbacks and to perfect the subject knowledge and to spend some time to improve their skills. She said that the 3 I’s for success were Insights; to know one’s purpose and have a goal, Inspiration; work with passion and be passionate entrepreneurs and have integrity in whatever one does and one is definite to succeed. She said that the initial years after graduating are for learning and it has to be continuous learning which is the key to success. She cautioned that when one is successful one has to repeat success, only then will one remain successful. In today’s world, to remain successful, one has to run faster than yesterday otherwise, one will be overtaken by a more competent person. She wished the graduates all the best for the future and told them to grow wings of passion like a butterfly and fly with their passion.
Dr. Umesh M. Bhushi, Principal, in his vote of thanks congratulated the graduates and said that the institute was proud of their achievements. In his advice to the young achievers he said that with hands in the pocket it is not possible to climb a ladder, one needs to hold on to it to be able to climb; so it is with the ladder of success, it takes hard work and grit and determination to be successful.
Dr. C. Ranganathaiah, Director-Research gave the welcome address. Invited dignitaries, the trustees, Mrs. Prasanna Bhandary, Secretary, Bhandary Foundation, the parents, the press and media, the faculty, the staff and the students were present on the occasion.
Students shared their experience of the time they spent in the Campus and expressed their gratitude to their alma mater. The formal function was followed by a photography session.
Graduation Day - 2013
The Third Graduation Day for the passed out 2012-13 batch of students of M.Tech., MBA and Engineering was held in the Campus.
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, Founder Member and Vice-Chairman, Cognizant Technology Solutions, was the Chief Guest. Students in their graduate attire marched to the venue to the accompaniment of the band followed by the dignitaries and the HoDs of the various departments. 237 students took an oath and received their graduation certificates from the Chief Guest.
Dr. D. L. Prabhakara, Director, Sahyadri Educational Institutions, welcomed the gathering and wished the young graduates all the best in their future endeavours. Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, Bhandary Foundation in his keynote address, said that it was a memorable and a great day. There were no words to describe the elation he felt especially having Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan as the Chief Guest. In his address to the gathering, he said that the three options now open for the young graduates was to join an industry, become entrepreneurs or go in for research. A living example before them was Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan who is a combination of all three – an entrepreneur who comes from an industry and is a researcher himself. He added that the doors were now open from the industries for skilled graduates.
Mr. Lakshmi Narayanan, the Chief Guest, said that it was a great honour for him to be in the Campus among the Sahyadrians and congratulated them on earning their official degree stating that it was the first thing that they had earned in their life. He also congratulated the parents who were present and elsewhere for the sacrifices that they had made and that education is the most valuable thing that a parent can give their child. He congratulated the Chairman and the entire Sahyadri team for their selfless service in the field of education to make their students model citizens. He gave a call to the graduates to think of their alma mater once they have succeeded in earning the respect of their peers, their superiors and then think of contributing to society.
Mr. Narayanan in his thought-provoking speech to the young graduates, said that their degree is the key to the door of opportunities and they are the selected few; one among the thousands to make a difference to their family and to society. He asked them to single mindedly pursue excellence which is the hallmark of every intelligent human being. Excellence, he said is all about values like truth, honesty, integrity, being fair to themselves and society, not to take undue advantage and these values have been learned by watching their parent and teachers. The common thing that sets leaders apart is the commitment to the above values. He said that in every aspect of life, quality is the most excellent way in which a job can be done and thirdly he said that in whatever one chooses to do, do it with mastery in that particular field or area. He called the youngsters not `millennials’ but `digital natives’, as they are in the digital age and everything to them comes naturally unlike the older generation. He cautioned that the future of work will be different. He concluded that this was a day to celebrate and they were taking their first steps in expanding their knowledge boundary as they go on to succeed in life. Dr. Umesh M. Bhushi, Principal, congratulated the graduates and said that the institute was proud of their achievements. He thanked, the dignitaries, the trustees, the guests, the parents, the media, the faculty, the staff and the students for their unstinted support in all the activities conducted by the college.
Students shared their experience of the time they spent in the Campus and expressed their gratitude to their alma mater. The formal function was followed by a photography session. Fore-noon, the Chief Guest interacted with the faculty members and post lunch he addressed the MBA students and interacted with the top management.
Graduation Day- 2012
Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management observed its second Graduation Day for the Batch of 2012 for Engineering and MBA courses. Dr. H. Maheshappa, The Vice Chancellor of VTU, Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman & Managing Director, All Cargo Global Logistics Ltd, Mumbai and Mr. Raveendran K, Director, Research & Capacity Management, IBM, Bangalore were the Guests of Honour. Parents of the graduates, and past alumni were present at the celebrations. Other eminent dignitaries from academia and industry also graced the occasion.
Dr. H. Maheshappa in his address to the audience was pleased to note the progress of the college and the dedication of the students. He appealed to students to take note of the wonderful facilities and infrastructure provided for their studies by the visionary, Mr. Manjunath Bhandary. He applauded the faculty and staff for their dedication and wished the students a bright future.
Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty shared his life experience and his words were of great inspiration. His impressive speech was filled with tips for a worthwhile life. He gave a call to the young graduates to strive towards being ethical, eco-sensitive, spiritual, and professional in all spheres of life. 
Mr. Raveendran K. praised the infrastructure of the college and recalled his own student days when such facilities were not available. He inspired the students through a motivational speech and wished them well for the future.
Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman, the Trustees, Mr. Jagannath Chowta, Mr. Devadas Hegde, Mr. Vijaya Rai, along with Dr. D. L. Prabhakara, Director, Dr. Umesh M. Bhushi, Principal, and Dr. A. J. Antony, Vice-Principal with respective heads of various departments shared the dais. Provisional degree certificates were awarded to the students. The acaedmic toppers were recognised at this occassion. The students maintained exemplary decorum keeping in mind the sanctity of the occasion.
