381 Successful Students Were Given Degree and diploma by the Governer ,Haryana
Educating Someone is the Biggest Service of Life : Prof Kaptaan Singh Solanki
STI Correspondent
Gurugram, 23 December : Prof. Captain Singh Solanki ,Governor, Haryana said that educating someone is the biggest service of life. The education not only gives knowledge but produces good values in the youth and character. He was addressing as the Chief Guest during the third convocation of G D Goenka University of Gurugram . In this convocation held today at the university campus, 381 successful students were given undergraduate, postgraduate degree and postgraduate diploma. Apart from this, the Governor has given testimonies and medals for academic excellence to 23 talented students of this University .
On this occasion, Mr. Solanki said that the day of convocation is an important day for the university as well as for the students too , because on this day, the University also finds its achievements . He said that the University also produces sanskars along with knowledge and skills in the students. Students should know what their resolution in life is. He pronounced ‘Survey Bhavantu Sukhin: Survey Santu Niramaya, Survey Bhadrani pashyantu Maa Kaschit dukh Bhag Bhavet’ at the function and said that this verse is an introduction to our Indian culture. He urged all students to work hard and fulfill the expectations of their parent’s and teachers. 
The Governor of Haryana Prof. Solanki congratulated the University for aligning itself to the Department of Higher Education’s aspiration to instill an entrepreneurial mindset throughout India’s higher-education system and produce graduates with a drive to create jobs, rather than only seeking jobs.
The ceremonies were marked by the presence of esteemed guests and parents of the graduating students. Renu Goenka, Chancellor, G. D Goneka University, and Nipun Goenka, M.D of the University were also presentat the event.
A total of 381 grandaunds from eight schools of the University namely Engineering, Management, Law, Humanities and Social Science, Hospitality, Communication, Education and Fashion and Design were conferred undergraduate, postgraduate degrees and post graduate diplomas, during the ceremony. 23 meritorious students also received gold, silver and bronze medals for academic excellence.
At the event, Prof. (Dr.) Srihari, Vice Chancellor, G.D Goenka University said, “We strive at working closely with the students to design customized educational plans that meet their individual goals. We continue to offer our students a personalized learning environment with great deal of flexibility and continuous mentoring. As we strive to be at the forefront of education, we also continue partnering with industry and leading research centers from India and abroad for joint projects, trainings and internships.”
The academic year 2016-17 has given us ample reasons to the university to celebrate. Wherein GD Goenka University ranked the number one private University in north India by ASSOCHAM. Apart from this School of Engineering was ranked 2nd among the emerging private institutes and School of Management achieved 3rd rank among top emerging BBA institutes in the entire nation by the Times of India. A new school was also launched the 10th school specializing in Medical and Allied Sciences.
The convocation ceremony was a landmark occasion, a time for graduates, family members, friends, and lecturers togather and celebrate the past and future. The ceremony provided parents, family and friends the opportunity to celebrate significant contribution and success of GDGoenka University graduates.
About G D Goenka University :
G.D. Goenka University (GDGU), Sohna Road, Gurgaon, is constituted under the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2013, notified in HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA).MAY 3, 2013 (VYSK.13,1935 SAKA) and the Degrees awarded by the university are recognized by the UGC. The mission of G. D. Goenka University is to prepare globally competent graduates through Interdisciplinary project based learning with focus on innovation and research that improve employability and association with top ranked institutions and leading industries that facilitate exchange of scholars and joint research.