Oyster Launch Ceremony
3rd April, 2010 marked the launch of the first issue of Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering for Women’s magazine – Oyster. Months of hard work on the part of teachers and students alike were about to bear fruit.
Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam, Hon. Secretary of Bharati Vidyapeeth, along with Mr. Mangesh Tendulkar, renowned cartoonist of international fame, graciously agreed to be the chief guests for the event. They were presented with a quick glimpse of the various activities of the college in the form of a PowerPoint presentation at the Principal’s office. Thereafter, everyone to Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Medical Auditorium for the official launch ceremony.
The ceremony started with the lighting of the Diya by the chief guests and other dignitaries followed by a recital of the Saraswati Vandana.
Prof. Mrs. P. Kale then introduced Mr. Mangesh Tendulkar while Prof. Mr. V. V. Todkar introduced Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam. Both the chief guests were then felicitated.
Shraddha Khade – the magazine committee’s secretary – gave a brief speech before the magazine was officially launched. The launch was a defining moment indeed for all the magazine committee members.
Prof. Dr. Bilgi – principal of the college – then shared his views with everyone present at the Auditorium. Mr. Mangesh Tendulkar, at his wittiest best, left the audience spellbound with his words of wisdom while Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam gave a congratulatory speech and lauded the efforts of the entire Oyster team.
Student members of the magazine committee were then felicitated by the chief guests.
Mr. Tendulkar gave a glimpse of his talent by sketching a cartoon within a matter of minutes. It was definitely a memorable experience for everyone present.
The ceremony was brought to a close with Ms. Yashomati Dhumal – magazine committee co-ordinator – giving a vote of thanks.
|