07/06/2024
The 1st Alumni Meet of the Department of English, Rajiv Gandhi University commenced on 1st March 2024.
Some glimpses😍
Report:
Date: 1st March 2024
Venue: Conference Hall, Department of English, Rajiv Gandhi University
The 1st Alumni meet of the Department of English, Rajiv Gandhi University commenced on 1st March 2024 with registration beginning at 9:30 AM. The event aimed to foster connections between alumni and current students, promote mentorship opportunities and highlight the significance of alumni involvement in the development of the Department of English, RGU and the alumni community.
i. The program officially commenced with the University song followed by the welcome address. Assistant Professor Dr. Bompi Riba delivered the Welcome Address. Dr. Riba emphasized the significance of the robust participation of all alumni present and stated that it was indeed a proud moment for the Department to host its 1st-ever Alumni meet.
ii. Dr Doyir Ete, Assistant Professor, outlined the objectives of the day, emphasizing the importance of alumni engagement, mentorship, annual events, and support for English students' placements. Dr. Ete highlighted the Department's development initiatives, including donations from alumni towards infrastructure and documentation.
iii. Dean of Languages, Professor, S.S. Singh and the Head of the Department of English, Professor K.C. Mishra delivered speeches, encouraging alumni to reconnect with their alma mater and contribute to its development.
iv. The formal event saw a farewell programme by the Alumni to honour Prof. Bhagabat Nayak on his superannuation on 29th February 2024. The Alumni of different batches felicitated Prof. Nayak and shared a few words about sir. It was followed by the launch of the Alumni T-Shirt.
The alumni T-shirt was launched by Prof. Bhagabat Nayak, along with the HoD and distinguished alumni marking a symbolic gesture of unity and pride among the alumni community.
v. The program featured mesmerizing dance performances by students of M.A. 2nd and 4th semesters, as well as a farewell ceremony for Prof. Bhagabat Nayak, showcasing the college's vibrant cultural heritage and gratitude towards faculty members.
vi. The Alumni from various batches shared their experiences and contributions, reflecting on their time at the Department of English, RGU, emphasizing the importance of alumni engagement for the Department’s growth and success. Distinguished alumni, including Dr. Taw Azu, Principal of Doimukh Govt. College, Prof. Raju Barthakur, Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Science from NERIST, Nirjuli, Shri Gyamar Amte, EAC Liromoba, Dr. Wanglit Mongchan, Assistant Professor at RGU, Dr. Tumge Lollen, Assistant Prof., Govt College Kamki, Shri Bikas Kena, Assistant Professor, Shri Akash Thakur, and many more alumni shared valuable thoughts as well as walked down the memory lane. Each one emphasized the primary objective of reconnecting, rejuvenating as well as giving back to society.
The formal programme ended with a formal vote of thanks. Dr. Miazi Hazam, Associate Professor, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all alumni for their participation and contributions towards making the event a success.
Post Lunch Session
i. Post lunch, the informal session started. The major objective of the session was to discuss the formation of the official group of the Alumni Association of the Department of English, RGU. After a thorough discussion, the members present decided that the Alumni Association must be centred and function from RGU itself. The reason was that it was in the Department that the registration form would be collected, and data would be recorded. Moreover, many alumni are located in different parts of the state as well as outside of the state, sometimes facing network issues, as well as distance being a problem. This would not facilitate smooth liaising between members. Therefore, it was decided that the Department at RGU must be the centre from where the liaising of the Alumni and its activities will be conducted.
ii. The members present, through a voice vote, elected Dr. Doyir Ete as President, Dr. Bompi Riba as Vice President, and Dr. Wanglit Mongchan as General Secretary. The members suggested that the elected office bearers select more members for different posts like Treasurer, Literary Secretary, and Social Media handler for the Alumni. Therefore, it was unanimously decided to appoint Dr. Saurav Mitra as the Literary Secretary for the Alumni Organisation and Mr. Akash Thakur as the Social Media handler for the Alumni. It was also decided to appoint an Alumni Ph.D. Scholar from the Department as the Treasurer.
iii. The other decisions taken by the members were that there must be district-wise or zone-wise Alumni chapters that will liaise with the Alumni Association and office bearers at the Department of English, RGU.
iv. It was also decided that an annual fee would be collected by the Alumni members as a membership/registration fee. The breakdown of fees was decided as follows: Employed Alumni - 1000 INR, Research Scholars (JRF) - 500 INR, Research Scholars (NET) - 300 INR, Students, and other Alumni - 100 INR.
v. It was also suggested that an Alumni fee of 100 INR will be collected from PG students of the Department at the time of new admission.
vi. It was also decided that there must be an award from the Alumni for the topper of current PG students. The prize will include a memento, a cash prize, and a certificate.
vii. It was also decided that the Alumni Association will have an annual event like a lecture/literary/creative writing/workshops, etc., which can be organized at any District Chapters or at RGU.
vii. Dr. Taw Azu, a distinguished Alumni, took over the responsibility of conducting the Alumni event of the year 2026. Finally, it was decided that the Alumni Association of the Department of English would be registered under the Rajiv Gandhi University Alumni Association (RGUAA).
The program ended with a Vote of thanks from the Department of English, RGU.
