Friday, June 30, 2023

A Heartwarming Reunion: Reflecting on MGM College’s Legacy and Future Aspirations on Staff Club Day

Having bid adieu to a prestigious institution where the foundations of your identity and professional life were built, the desire to reconnect with those hallowed halls never really wanes. This year, an invitation to MGM College's Staff Club Day gave me an opportunity to not just revisit my alma mater, but also to witness its thriving progress and ambitious plans for the future.

MGM College holds a special place in my heart; it is where I imbibed values that have been guiding principles throughout my life. The memories of the nurturing environment created by the dedicated management, the unflagging support of the faculty, and the camaraderie shared with fellow students are still vivid in my memory. I was elated when the current Principal, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Karanth, reached out to me with a warm invitation to the Staff Club Day scheduled for June 30th, 2023. He graciously asked me to bring along Dr. N T Bhat, who is a senior professor and a well-respected figure at MGM College.

The Staff Club Day commenced at 6 pm and was attended by a convocation of luminaries. Among them was Sri Varadaraya Pai, the Secretary of the Academy of General Education, who graced the event as the Chief Guest. One of the highlights of the evening was the felicitation of Sri Varadaraya Pai in recognition of his invaluable contribution to MGM College’s stellar achievement – securing an A+ grade in the recent NAAC Assessment. Additionally, the college had the honor of hosting Dr. Vijaya MG and Dr. Sandhya Nambiar, both former principals whose visionary leadership and relentless efforts played a significant role in this noteworthy accomplishment. Their speeches reflected on MGM College's longstanding values and the importance of upholding them for future generations.

An electrifying moment of the evening came when Sri Varadaraya Pai, in his eloquent and inspiring speech, unveiled the management's commitment to attain autonomy for MGM College within a year. This ambitious goal will undoubtedly usher in a new era for MGM, enhancing its ability to adapt and innovate in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education.

The event was imbued with joy as the faculty presented an array of captivating entertainment programs. Their performances were not only a testament to their talents but also a symbol of the close-knit community that MGM College nurtures. The evening was capped off with a sumptuous dinner, which provided an opportunity for heartfelt conversations and rekindling of old bonds.

As I left MGM College that night, my heart was filled with immense pride and gratitude. It was not just a reunion; it was a celebration of MGM’s illustrious past and a pledge to an even more vibrant and influential future. I have no doubt that under the capable stewardship of its current leaders and the continued dedication of its staff, MGM College will achieve new pinnacles of excellence.

 



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