Fr. B. Jeyaraj, S.J. Rector, Fr.A.AlbertMuthumalai,S.J., Principal, Fr.F.Andrew,S.J., Secretary, Dr. P. Sagayaraj, Deanof Students, Dr.S.J.Kingsley, Dean ofScience, Dr. Antony Selvanathan, Deanof Arts, Fr. Peter Xavier, S.J., Director,Alumni Association, Head ofDepartments, Faculty, distinguishedguests, Parents, students, Ladies andGentlemen.

I feel glad to be amongst all of you here today on theoccasion of Convocation 2006.

Loyola College has a tradition of developing students’personality and inculcating social consciousness. LoyolaCollege has been ranked the best science college inIndia. This is not a surprise because Loyola Collegehas been at the top for the past six years.

I am happy to note that in 1925, the College wasstarted by a group of dedicated Jesuits. Today, thecollege has more than 7,000 students pursuing an arrayof disciplines which include computer science, visualcommunication and foreign languages. It is also

heartening tonote that theinstitute hasb e e na c c r e d i t e dwith five starstatus by theN a t i o n a lAss es sment

and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in1999 and A+ level in 2006.

Over the years, Loyola has producedmany star students. Among its famousstudents are the Central Ministers Thiru.P. Chidambaram, Thiru Dayanidhi Maranand the Tennis star Thiru. Vijay Amritraj.

Loyola College also has the credit of beingone of the few institutions which educate physicallychallenged students. I am glad to note that with acommunity FM Radio service, the college is reachingout to more people than it ever had.

The college strives hard to make the studentscompetent, committed and compassionate which is thecore of the Jesuit Education. This is what makes Loyolastand above the rest.

The commitment to the community especially to poorersections of the society, has made Loyola College standdistinguished above the rest of the institutions in thecountry. The adoption of 18 slums in this city is astanding example of its commitment to the community.

I am indeedhappy that afresh batch ofstudents arepassing outfrom theinstitute todayw i t hconferment of

CONVOCATION CHIEF GUEST’S ADDRESSDR. ANBUMANI RAMADOSS

Hon'ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare,Government of India

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degrees. It is a great moment for all of you to cherish in life and this more so tothe parents to see their children successfully coming out of the college.

As mentioned in Thirukural

kfd; je;ijf;F Mw;Wk; cjtp ,td;je;ijvd;ndhw;whd; bfhy;vDk; brhy;/

kfd; jd; je;ijf;Fr; bra;aj;jf;f ifk;khW. ,td; je;ij ,tid kfdhfg; bgwvd;d jtk; bra;jhndh vd;W gpwh; g[fH;e;J brhy;Yk; brhy;yhFk; (The sons’ dutyto his father is to make the world ask, “By what great austerites did he merit such ason?”)

je;ij kfw;FMw;Wk; ed;wp mitaj;JKe;jp apUg;gr; bray;

je;ij jd; kfDf;Fr; bra;ajf;f ey;Yjtp. fw;wth; Tl;lj;jpy; jd; kfd;Ke;jpapUf;Fk;go mtidf; fy;tpapy; nkk;glr; bra;jyhFk;/ (The father’s dutyto his son is to make him Worthy of precedence in the assembly of the wise).

Both the parents and their wards have fulfilled the criteria as set by the great Tamil PoetThiruvalluvar. What else is needed for an Institute of excellence like the Loyola Collegeto be the ground where this happens. It is befitting that on an occasion like this, I havethe opportunity to be the Chief Guest and to deliver the convocation address.

As our President Dr.A.P.Abdul Kalam has reiterated during his interaction with thestudents, I would like to reiterate that the young, energetic and fresh graduates comingout of Loyola College should dedicate themselves for the upliftment of the society andthe growth and development of our motherland.

At this point of time, I take this opportunity to wish all the fresh graduate students avery bright and prosperous future and wish them all success in their future endeavour.

As Robert Frost said:

The woods are lovely,dark and deepBut I have promises to keep,And miles to go before I sleep,And miles to go before I sleep

I wish all continued success to the college and thank the management for having invitedme to be the Chief Guest to share my thoughts on this momentous occasion.

Thank you all

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