Jagran Lakecity University (JLU), Bhopal, celebrated its ninth founding anniversary with the JLU Annual Awards and a musical extravaganza by the students.
The programmes included awards, keynote speeches, musical performances, felicitations and a film that was showcased in the presence of academic and industry leaders, guests, parents, faculty, alumni and students.
The chief guest for the award ceremony was Harsha Upadhyaya, the chief investment officer and president of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Limited.
Upadhyaya praised JLU for its research focus and providing skill-based education to students. He called on the students to imbibe a positive attitude, self-belief and work towards the betterment of the country. He said, “I am absolutely delighted to be at JLU campus, which I can see has done tremendously well in last nine years, especially in areas of teaching and research, industry connect and in mentoring students to make a positive impact in the working world. I am impressed with JLU’s world-class infrastructure as well.”
“Rewinding nine years of our unique journey, we celebrate the unique ecosystem of learning and leadership. Our journey, which started with a single step, bestowed upon us various prestigious accolades, laurels and a proud legion of outstanding alumni and students. Our salutation to our members of faculty and staff. As we step into the tenth year of our remarkable journey, we pledge to continue striving towards excellence, for which the foundation was laid on this very day, nine years ago,” said Hari Mohan Gupta, the chancellor of JLU said.
JLU awarded scholarships for the academic sessions 2020-2021 and 2021-22. The ninth anniversary celebration saw 434 students and faculty members being awarded and felicitated for chancellor scholarships, academic scholarships, excellence in consultancy, research achievements, sports, colloquy engagements, student competitions like MUNs and class leadership excellence.
Sandeep Shastri, the vice-chancellor of JLU, noted the achievements and growth journey of JLU and congratulated its fraternity members. A musical and cultural extravaganza was showcased by students of JLU on the occasion.