Independence Day Celebration 2020
Expressing solidarity to contribute to the nation
SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh is celebrating Independence Day 2020 endowed to our nation by our freedom fighters. Prof V. S. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, will initiate the celebration by hoisting the national flag at 9 a.m., followed by an address. He will also present “Care Humanity” award to D. Lenin babu and Yarramsetti Saisrinu who nobly served the needy during the pandemic.
The day will hurl into various cultural programmes and activities. During the cultural event, there will be dance performances by the students and patriotic songs to accentuate the celebration. Further contributing to the environment of our nation, Prof V. S. Rao along with Dr D. Gunasekaran, Registrar will plant saplings.
Painting competition has also been organized with the theme of “Changing face of India-Independence Day 2020” where the talented students will submit their artwork through online portals. (Interested students of SRM AP are requested to submit their paintings here: Please Click Here). Alongside, music competitions have been arranged where instrumentals and patriotic vocal songs will be the two categories based on which the participants will compete. (Live performers can upload their videos by 14th August, 10 p.m. here: Please Click Here) Even during the distressed situation imposed by the Covid-19, the students, faculty, and staff of SRM AP will come together through the online platform on the occasion of Independence Day to express solidarity in contributing towards the advancement of India.
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National flag hoisting by Prof V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor
On the occasion of Independence Day, Prof. V. S. Rao, Vice-Chancellor hoisted the national flag and addressed the employees and students. During his address, Prof V. S. Rao remembered our freedom fighters and emphasized on how non-violence freedom struggle set an example for the entire world to imbibe. He further urged everyone to dedicate ourselves to the nation by contributing in advancement of science and technology, especially in the domain of Information Technology, healthcare, nutrition, and agriculture. Dr. D. Gunasekaran, Registrar, Wg Cmdr Venkataachalam Sekkappan, Director-CLM, Ms. Revathi Balakrishnan, Assistant Director-Student Affairs and others participated in the ceremony.
Ph.D. students of SRM AP, D. Lenin babu and Yarramsetti Saisrinu who nobly served the needy during the pandemic were praised by Prof. V. S. Rao and Dr. D. Gunasekaran. During the lockdown, the two students distributed free essentials such as rice and condiments to the poor. They were honored with shawls and were presented the “Care Humanity” award along with mementos. Further, cultural events were organized where students participated in dance and song performances through online platform.
IIRS-ISRO 66th Outreach programme on “Global Navigation Satellite System”
The collaboration of SRM University AP-Andhra Pradesh with the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) -Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will enable the students to participate in the 66th Outreach Program on “Global Navigation Satellite System” that is to be conducted from September 14, 2020 till September 25, 2020. The programme will be a step forward for the students to become professionally qualified experts who will be equipped to take up the challenges associated with the future of satellite navigation-powered services and applications. Interested students are encouraged to apply for the programme swiftly.
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Interactive session with Sri Ritika Katragadda on securing offer from AMAZON
Sri Ritika Katragadda, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh has secured an internship offer from Amazon with a stipend of Rs. 45000. Further, the offer will be converted into a job with a CTC of 29.5 LPA based on her performance. Sri Ritika has been exhibiting her mettle and flair for technology throughout her years at SRM AP as a student. Further, she received the opportunity from SRM AP to visit University of California, Berkeley for a semester where she fostered her skills. Also, she won several accolades being associated with Next Tech Lab, a student run forum at SRM AP which encourages the young minds to flourish. Her incomparable talent and vigour coupled with the trainings presented by the university has enabled her to receive the SUPER DREAM offer at Amazon.
In an interactive session titled “The News Makers” organized by Department of Student Affairs on 22nd August at 5 p.m., Sri Ritika will share insights about her preparations for the placement drive, and the opportunities provided by the university that paved her way to success.
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Webinar on “Yoga and Meditation Techniques for COVID-19 and Beyond”
On the occasion of Founder’s Day of SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh, NSS Cell of SRM AP led by Dr A L Rao is organizing a webinar on “Yoga and Meditation Techniques for COVID-19 and Beyond”. The session will be initiated by a welcome speech from Prof V S Rao, Vice-Chancellor, followed by a note from Dr A L Rao, NSS Coordinator. Aravind, a student, will chant the invocation prayer to open the session, post which Mr Vaibhav More and Dr Ravindra Dhuli will take the attendees through the yoga positions. Also, the webinar will have Dr Venkata Nori in the panel to encourage the audience.
The faculty, staff, students, and parents are cordially invited to attend this enriching session on 24th August, 2020 at 7 p.m. COVID-19 is an ailment associated with multiple chronic susceptibilities. Hence, enhancing immunity through natural therapies, meditation, and yoga practices become instrumental in combating the illness. Also, the pandemic has caused immense psychological distress to many across the globe. Yoga-based lifestyle and meditation is a suggestive technique to reduce stress during the pandemic and beyond.