Freshers have arrived in IT-BHU and on 23rd July their orientation program was conducted in Swatantra Bhawan.
Abiding by traditions, the program started with a classical song followed by the Kulgeet. The chief guest was Dr. S. Lele, Rector BHU and the program was presided over by other delegates viz. Prof. S. N. Upadhyay, Director IT-BHU; Prof. S. N. Mahendra, JEE Chairman; Prof. P. C. Pandey , First Year In charge IT-BHU; Prof. J. N. Sinha; Prof. S. P. Ojha and Prof. S. K. Sharma.
Dr. S. N. Upadhyay in his speech welcomed the first year students to the ancient city of Varanasi. He went on to describe the city as well as the institute. During his speech he assured the students and their parents that the institute will not leave any stone unturned to provide excellent education in a congenial environment. The plans of making a triple storied building were also discussed.
One of the parents questioned the administration’s stand on the issue of converting IT-BHU into IIT. Answering this Prof. Upadhyay said that he would like IT-BHU to become an institute even better than the IIT’s.
Dr. Upadhyay concluded his speech by quoting the words of Mr. Shyam Benegal, the famous film director who said, “Varanasi is a photogenic like Aishwarya Rai – shoot her from any angle and it gives a perfect shot”.
His speech was followed by the speech of Dr J N Sinha who announced the introduction of relative grading from this academic session. He also highlighted the pros and cons of relative grading.
Dr. S. N. Mahendra in his speech announced that IT-BHU is in the process of signing a MOU with The University of Houston.
The program concluded with the valedictory speech by Dr. S K Sharma and afterwards all the newbies and their parents were offered a Hi-Tea by the administration.
Later on, the IT-BHU Chronicle reporters had a chat with the some of the freshers. As a whole, they were looking annoyed with their hostel conditions but on the other hand all of them admired the campus for its sprawling greenery. Some students came up with their ideas to make it more appealing and better.
As a whole it seems that IT-BHU is going to be the alma mater of one more batch full of zest, vigour and confidence.
