Learn, earn and return: Nagaland Governor

Nagaland governor La Ganesan on Friday said that in order to be successful, there were no laid down rules, except hard work, planning and execution. He appealed to the graduates to “Learn, earn and return”.
Addressing the second convocation of St Joseph University (SJU), Chümoukedima here on Friday, Governor congratulated the students and said the convocation was a defining moment in their lives, a day for celebration and to look back on the many challenges they had overcome, while looking forward towards their future. Altogether, 888 graduates from 20 different department of the university received their certificates at the event.
Ganesan said the certificates they held were important documents that proved their mettle as individuals and urged them to apply their knowledge and wisdom for the welfare of the society,
Quoting Buddha, he urged them to “Be your own light”, noting that it was a moment for taking crucial decisions in their lives since society demanded much more from today’s youth than in the past.
He pointed out that there were enormous challenges and opportunities waiting for them in the outside world, which they would have to face on their own and work with unwavering dedication. He urged the students to tackle the manifold problems plaguing the society that required sincere efforts to resolve them.
Applauding SJU, the governor observed that the university was growing into a big tree in the field of higher education in the State and the North-eastern region. He said even though the university was just six years old, it had already made its impact in the field of higher education, as an institution providing quality education.
Delivering his keynote address, SJU pro-chancellor and Bishop of Kohima Diocese Rev Dr James Thoppil said every convocation marked the outcome of years of commitment, hard work and perseverance. He lauded the university for growing into a “city of knowledge”, providing value-based, job-oriented and professional education.
He encouraged the graduates to go out with pride, have confidence in their abilities, preserve the values and become true to the motto of the university – “Fully Human and Fully Alive”.
The ceremony started with the academic procession, which was followed by national anthem by University Choir and invocation by superior general of MMI Rev Fr Joseph William Pathiraj.
The event was conducted by SJU chancellor Rev Fr Dr JE Arul Raj, welcome address delivered by varsity’s dean of administration Rev Sr Dr I Arokia Mary, annual report presented by vice-chancellor Dr D Gnanadurai, administration of pledge given by the chancellor and vote of thanks by dean of academics Dr Kinitoli Yeptho.