An Alumni Day was celebrated at ICFAI University, Jharkhand campus, wherein a number of alumni of the university from various parts of the country congregated.
Welcoming the Alumni to the meet, Prof ORS Rao, Vice-Chancellor said, “All of our Alumni continue to be part of our family and nurturing close and continuous relationship between the Alumni and the University is mutually beneficial and also helpful to our current students”. “I am delighted to note that a large number of our Alumni have become Successful Entrepreneurs, creating employment for others”, added Prof Rao. Addressing the audience as Chief Guest, CA Rakesh Sharma, Director of Osam Dairy, narrated his own experience, as an Entrepreneur and advised the prospective entrepreneurs to stay focused, be confident and perseverant so that they can face challenges and come out successful.
A number of alumni remembered their old student-days and how their learnings at the University were the foundation for their career growth. Some of them also narrated their success journey from being a “back-bencher” in the class. They advised the students to take internships more seriously, as they provide good learning opportunities. Their advice to the graduating students was “Select your First Job not just on the basis of “salary” but looking at the learning Potential”. The students as well as the alumni participated in a number of cultural activities like singing, dancing, acting etc.
Dr BM Singh, Registrar and Dean (FMS) proposed a vote of thanks. Prof AS Prasad, Associate Dean (FMS) and Head, Alumni Relations , Prof Arvind Kumar, Associate Dean (FST) , prof Shree ranjan, HOD,IT , Prof UK Sharma, HOD, Mining and other faculty members and staff participated in the event.