SHILLONG: The Indian Institute of Management Shillong on Friday celebrated, amidst much splendor, its 5th Annual Convocation at its current campus.
Altogether, 107 students of the Post Graduate Diploma in Management program received their certificates on the day. In addition, 35 students of the Executive Post Graduate Diploma in International Business (PGPEx) program for the year 2013 also received their passing out certificates on the day, in presence of Society and Board Members of RGIIM Shillong, proud parents, Faculty Members, Officers and staff of the Institute.
While delivering the welcome address and presenting the Director’s report, Prof Amitabha De urged the students saying, “Please remember, however proud we are of all your achievements, but do not get uprooted from the ground reality when you join as corporate managers tomorrow.”
Delivering the Convocation Speech, Falguni Rajkumar, Chairman of the Board of Governors remarked, “Convocation is also an occasion when each one of you must ponder and chalk out the future course, the goals and objectives for yourselves in the years ahead. Speaking as the Guest of Honour Prof. Saha dwelled at length on the need to introspect, and utilize energies towards positive contribution.
The Convocation Chief Guest, Madan Mohan Mohanka, an Alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, and Chairman of MM Group of Industries remarked, “Learn to tread a path of risk. Never fear failure. Be courageous and take decisions, leave problems behind and go forward, always keeping your purpose, values, integrity, passion, and hard work intact.”
While congratulating the passing out students he added, “People will expect a lot more from you. Use your education towards bringing societal equity. Do not look only at self, but society and the larger issues.”