Event Details
SMU CDOE Founder’s Day 2025
FROM 30 Apr 2025 TO 30 Apr 2025
Venue : CDOE - SMU @
EVENT
REPORT
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TITLE OF EVENT: |
Founder’s Day. |
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ORGANIZED BY (DEPT/ (CLUB/BODY ETC): |
CDOE, SMU |
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UNDER THE BANNER OF (DEPT./OFFICE/CELL
ETC): |
CDOE, SMU |
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COLLABORATION WITH: |
NA |
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STUDENT EVENT: YES / NO |
NO |
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EXTERNALLY FUNDED: YES / NO |
NO |
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IF EXTERNALLY FUNDED, THEN NAME OF
FUNDING AGENCY |
NA |
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NATURE: INTERNAL PARTICIPANTS / EXTERNAL
PARTICIPANTS / BOTH |
BOTH |
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NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: |
35 |
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INTERNAL: |
YES |
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9B |
EXTERNAL |
NO |
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MODE: ONLINE / OFFLINE |
OFFLINE |
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IF ONLINE PROVIDE LINK |
NA |
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DATE FROM |
30-April-2025 |
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DATE TO: |
30-April-2025 |
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COORDINATOR: |
Mr. Partha
Debnath and Dr. Rinzing Ongmu Sherpa |
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ATTACH LIST OF PARTICIPANTS |
NA |
BRIEF
DESCRIPTION/REPORT WITH GEO-TAGGED PHOTOGRAPH OR SCREEN SHOTS:
The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) celebrated the Foundation
Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur on April 30, 2025, at the Conference
Hall. This day holds profound importance as it commemorates the 127th Birth
Anniversary of Dr. TMA Pai, a visionary, philanthropist, and recipient of the
Padma Shri award. Dr. Pai’s pioneering efforts and relentless commitment to
education laid the foundation of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education
(MAHE), which today stands as one of India's leading universities. The event
commenced at 10:00 AM and witnessed the gracious presence of several
distinguished dignitaries.
Dignitaries Present:
- Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Sikkim Manipal
University (HVC, SMU) – Chief Guest
- Dean, Sikkim Manipal Institute of
Medical Sciences (SMIMS)
- Director, Sikkim Manipal Institute of
Technology (SMIT)
- Director, CDOE
- Deputy Director, CDOE
- Faculty members and staffs.
- The event
began with the rendition of the National Song, setting a patriotic tone
for the celebration. The Masters of Ceremony, Dr. Rinzing Ongmu Sherpa and
Mr. Arpan Gautam, warmly welcomed the gathering and guided the proceedings
throughout the day.
A traditional lighting of the lamp and Khada ceremony marked the official
inauguration of the event. This was followed by a cake-cutting ceremony,
symbolizing the celebration of CDOE’s continued journey and success.
The Deputy Director of CDOE delivered a warm welcome address,
acknowledging the presence of all guests and highlighting the purpose of the
event. Following this, the Director of CDOE addressed the audience and spoke
about the growing number of students enrolled in CDOE, emphasizing the center’s
commitment to accessible and quality education.
A group song performed by faculty members added a cultural touch to the
event. The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of SMU, delivered a compelling
and visionary speech, appreciating the foundational work of Dr. TMA Pai and the
role of CDOE in furthering his mission.
After a short break, the program resumed with a poem recitation by a
faculty member from the English department. This was followed by solo dance
performances, showcasing the diverse talents of the faculty and staff.
A felicitation ceremony honoured faculty and staff members who completed
one year of service at CDOE. They were recognized by the Director with tokens
of appreciation for their dedication and contributions.
A brief presentation on CDOE's journey and milestones was shared, giving
the audience a glimpse into the achievements and future aspirations of the
institution.
The event concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks, followed by the
National Anthem. A lunch was hosted for all attendees, providing an opportunity
for interaction and camaraderie.
