Manipal University students, employees feted

By Snehalatha, Udupi
Bellevision Media Network

Manipal, 28 Jan 2013: One hundred and fifty employees who have completed 25 years of blemish less service in the different institutions of Manipal University were feted at the annual Felicitation and Awards function held at Valley View on Saturday. “We recognize the contribution you have made for the steady development of the various sections of the university and its constituent units, both academic and non-academic,” said the Chancellor, Dr Ramdas M Pai while addressing the gathering on the occasion.

 

Award: Manipal University Chancellor, Dr Ramdas M Pai addressing the gathering at the felicitation program at Fortune Inn Valley View on Saturday.

 

“Expression of gratitude and appreciation is a great human virtue and it is this human aspect that has enabled the University management to honor such employees and awardees,” Dr Pai added. Along with the employees, 58 students, availing the University’s scholarship, were also felicitated. For the first time, Innovation Awards carrying cash and certificates were given to 14 students and institutions. Also, beginning this year, the University has introduced cash awards for staff excelling at state, national and international events. There were 15 recipients in this category.

 

The Kadambi scholarship and the  Kunadapur  Mohan and Lata Bhandarkar merit-cum-means scholarships were also presented. Best Posters, in health sciences and technical, were also awarded. Pro Chancellor, Dr H. S. Ballal gave a brief on each of the awards and presentations and also congratulated the employees and scholars for the distinctions they have earned. The Vice Chancellor, Dr K Ramnarayan welcomed the gathering and the Registrar, Dr G.K. Prabhu gave the vote of thanks.

 

Sports Awards: Ujwal Kiran, Ms. Latha Kumari H.K., Saleem Javed, Jagadeesh Shettar, Latha Kumari H.K., S Nirmala Nayak, Prakash S Patil, Shanthi P, Plavia Shanthi Fernandes, Narayan Prabhu, Jayakara B, Narayana M Devaki, Dinesh D Kotian, Devaraj, Manjunath Nayak.

 

Innovation Awards: Team --  Aero MIT, first; Mobility Sanjivini, MCIS, second and Reaction timer to assess lower limb’s reaction time, MCOAHS, third. Consolation Prizes: Low cost anterior ocular imaging tool (MCOAHS), Human Machine interface with brain waves (MIT), Horizontal Angulation indicating dial for dental x-ray units (MCODS, Mangalore) and Solarmobil Manipal, MIT. Institute: MIT, first, MCOAHS, second and MCOPS, third. Certificate of appreciation: MCIS, KMC, Mangalore, MCON, Manipal, MCOPS, Manipal.

 

Kundapur Mohan and Lata Bhandarkars’ merit-cum-means scholarship: Rishik Debnath, Tech (Mechanical, MIT, Manipal), Vida Rebello, BPT, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal, Renita Melvin D’Souza, BPT, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal, Vidya CV, BSc Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, Karamjeet Kaur, BSc Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, Namgyal Dolma, BSc Nursing, Manpal College of Nursing, Manipal.

 

Kundapur Mohan and Lata Bhandarkars’ merit-cum-means scholarship for PhD Scholars: Harish Rotti (Manipal Life Sciences Centre, Manipal), Sudhanshu Sekhar Sahu (KMC, Mangalore), Raghavendra U (Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal)

 

Best Poster Award: Health Sciences; Samatha Bhat (Manipal Life Science Centre, Manipal), Mohammad Mahboob Kanafi (Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore) and Technical; Manjunath MS, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. Certificate of Appreciation; Harish Rotti (MLSC,Manipal)

 

12th Kadambi Scholarship for excellence in Sports and Academics for the year 2012-13: Renu Ramesh Tambat, KMC Mangalore, Sonakshi Watel, MIT, Manipal.