The Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB) held its third convocation on Wednesday. A total of 649 students graduated from various programmes under the university this year.
Managing Director and Group CEO of Tata Communications limited Vinod Kumar graced the occasion as chief guest. Amongst the distinguished personalities present were NICCO Corporation limited, Kolkata, Chairman Rajive Kaul and the Chairman of the XUB, the XIMB Board of Governors, the officials of the Xavier University, noted academicians, senior Government officials and corporate leaders.
Besides, a large number of parents of the graduating students were also present. The top rank holders across schools were presented with gold medals.
The ceremony commenced with a welcome note by Fr EA Augustine SJ, Registrar, Xavier University Bhubaneswar followed by the Vice-Chancellor’s report by Dr Prof Fr Paul Fernandes SJ and the Chairman’s address by Rajive Kaul. Degrees/diplomas were awarded by the Chairman and the Vice-Chancellor.