Gold medallists with Prof Dr Soumya Chakraborty, Anato Zhimomi, along with other dignitaries during the 7th Convocation of St Joseph University, Chümoukedima, on November 12.
Chümoukedima, November 13 (MExN): St Joseph University, Chümoukedima, celebrated its 7th Convocation Ceremony on November 12, with a total of 898 students receiving degrees across 20 disciplines.
According to an update from the University, the graduating students comprised 647 undergraduates, 242 postgraduates and nine PhD scholars. In recognition of outstanding academic performance, 38 students were awarded gold medals and 34 received silver medals.
Prof Dr Soumya Chakraborty, Director-cum-Dean of the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), attended as the special guest and delivered the convocation address. Anato Zhimomi, Managing Director of Ockter Services Pvt Ltd, was the guest of honour.
The programme commenced with the arrival of the dignitaries and the academic procession, followed by the National Anthem and an invocation led by Rev Fr Dr Michael Arockia Nathan, Rector, MMI Study House.
Rev Sr Dr Thianes Mary DMI, Deputy Registrar, delivered the welcome address, while Dr A Robert Xavier, Registrar, presented the university report, highlighting its academic progress and institutional achievements.
Addressing the graduates, Prof Dr Chakraborty encouraged them to become ambassadors of goodness and carry the mission of spreading goodness wherever they go. Emphasising the importance of becoming agents of change, she urged the students to develop a clear vision and mission for their goals and contribute positively to society.
She also introduced a four-P framework comprising Projection, Performance, Programme Evaluation and Policy, highlighting the importance of these dimensions in achieving meaningful progress and institutional development.
Stressing the importance of continuous learning, she said the golden rule for success was to learn fast and continually develop the ability to learn independently. She remarked that the real key to success lay in learning how to learn.
Highlighting personal well-being, she reminded the graduates that health was invaluable and should never be neglected in the pursuit of professional and financial success.
Concluding her address, she recalled Steve Jobs' famous words: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
The highlight of the ceremony was the formal presentation of candidates and the awarding of degrees, rank certificates and medals.
The Vice-Chancellor administered the graduation pledge, followed by the authentication and signing of the Register of Graduands. A special photo session was also organised to honour the rank holders alongside the dignitaries.
The ceremony concluded with a special song dedicated to the graduates, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Prof Charles Mhonthung Ezung, Dean of Student Affairs. The University Anthem and academic procession marked the formal conclusion of the event.
