XlRI- Xavier School of Management is all set to host ‘Annual Homecoming 2016’ from tomorrow. Over 250 Xl Alumni are expected to participate in two-day Homecoming.
Fr. E. Abraham S.J., Director, XlRI said: “Our alumni are the brand ambassadors of our institution. They are the torch-bearers of the Xl-Culture and have taken the vision and mission of XlRI to the world. They are the role models for our present and future students and are the ones who truly inspire them to carry forward their legacy. The Annual Homecoming is one of the most prestigious and important events for us. It is a proud moment for us to welcome them back to the campus and felicitate them for their achievements.”
The highlight of the Annual Homecoming event is the ‘Distinguished Alumnus Awards Ceremony’. This year, eight distinguished alumni have been selected to receive awards in five categories. The event is to be held on the evening of December 10.
On the occasion of ‘Annual Homecoming 2016’, book on Fr. E.H. McGrath S.J. (Former Director, XlRI) is also to be released.
Prof. Pranabesh Ray, Chairperson - Alumni, XlRI said, “Homecoming is the annual Xl family get-together that strengthens our Xl bond and fosters camaraderie amongst all. It revives the family spirit. Our alumni meet their old acquaintances, classmates and teachers and reminisces memorable experiences they had at XlRI.”
“XlRI can claim to have the most active networking of Alumni amongst Indian Business Schools. Every year the alumni chapters have their get-togethers in cities across India and abroad.
In October 2014, alumni meets were held in various cities in USA, Dubai and Toronto. In 2008 we had created the XlRI Endowment Fund (XEF) and very recently XEF USA has been registered as a non-profit association. Thus, helping our alumni based in USA contributing to the fund get income-tax deduction,” Prof. Pranabesh Ray further added.