VC’s visit to Alumni Relations Centre

Ludhiana, July 4, 2023: The Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, visited the Alumni Relations Centre and Pro Gallery of the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology along with the deans of the other constituent colleges of the university.

Referring to the far-reaching influence wielded by PAU alumni across diverse professional spheres, Dr Gosal commended their resounding triumphs. He affirmed that their accomplishments served as a testament to their skills, dedication, and indomitable spirit, as well as to the eminence and rigour of their alma mater. The establishment of the Centre has facilitated a robust network of alumni spanning continents and fostered an interconnected community. Acting as an emissary between the current students and the renowned alumni, this linkage would effectuate a transformative exchange of resources, opportunities, and invaluable mentorship, he added.

Dr Gosal proclaimed, “Just as the mightiest trees derive strength from their deep-rooted foundations, so too shall our university thrive and endure through the resolutebonds with our alumni.” He suggested that the other colleges of the university follow suit and replicate the initiative of the Alumni Relations Centre to enable a harmonious alliance between the past and the present.

Speaking about the genesis of the Centre, Dr H.S. Sidhu, Dean of CoAE&T, revealed that it materialized from the heartfelt yearning of former students – a desire to possess a sanctuary that not only celebrated the triumphs of the College but also transported them back to the golden days of their youth. He acknowledged the volunteer alumni whose contributions had woven the very fabric of the Centre's existence. The Alumni Donor's Wall bears testimony to the generosity of individuals, batches, and regions, he explained.

Dr S K Gupta, President, Alumni Association and Dr Vishal Bector, Associate Director (Institution Relations) listed the mentorship programmes, lecture series, professional and soft skill development, financial support for needy students, travel grants for conferences and seminars, support for extracurricular activities, incentives for cracking administrative services, etc., as some of the activities offered by the Centre. Besides, it beckons alumni to relive treasured moments of their educational journey, explore the archives, savour the latest updates, indulge in nostalgia through photographs, relish the glimpse of academic and sporting milestones, and embrace the present stature of the College.