Foundation day celebrated in Shoolini University
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Solan, Oct 16
Shoolini university celebrated its 12th foundation day on Saturday with several events, inaugurations and a cultural programme which were attended by senior management, faculty members and students.
The foundation day began with Hawan at Shoolini Temple inside the university campus in the presence of Chancellor Prof. PK Khosla, president of the Foundation of Life Sciences and Business Management, Mrs. Saroj Khosla, Pro Chancellor Mr. Vishal Anand, Vice-Chancellor Atul Khosla and founder members of the Trust Mr. Satish Anand and Mr. Ashok Anand.
It was followed by multiple inaugurations including Indian Constitution Gallery, Basketball Court, Careers and International affairs office, Two Chemistry labs, Estate store and office and an Ambulance. A bicycle club was also launched in which 10 bicycles would be placed for use by students and faculty members of the University.
Chancellor Professor PK Khosla addressed the event in which he said that “We all should be proud that Shoolini is the best university in the country for research and 14th in Asia. He further talked about the vision which is to be among the top 200 universities on the globe.
Pro Chancellor Mrs. Vishal Anand talked about the journey of Shoolini university in the past 12 years. He said that “It took 12 years for Shoolini to be in the top 500 universities and now it will take 3-4 years to be in the top 200”. He encouraged the students to strive for more.
Over 40 researchers were honoured on the occasion by the Chancellor. They were presented cheques to honour their contributions.
The event then followed multiple performances including Qawwali, Bhangra and Bihu dance. The event was concluded by Vice-chancellor Professor Atul Khosla in which he congratulated the students and faculty members of the university on a note that this is just the beginning of a greater journey.
