Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, hosted the Silver Jubilee Reunion of its first batch Graduates (2001 batch) under the theme “Guru Vandana – A Tribute to Beloved Teachers” on the college campus here recently. The occasion brought together nearly 100 alumni and their esteemed teachers to celebrate 25 years of graduation and honour the mentors who shaped their academic and professional journeys.
Prof. N. S. Lingegowda, Coordinator, VVCE Alumni Association (VVCEAA) highlighted the emotional significance of the reunion and the enduring bond between teachers and students. Vice-Principal Shobhashankar presented an overview of VVCE’s growth, highlighting its achievements in NBA and NAAC accreditation, modern infrastructure, and student-centric facilities. She also expressed the institution’s aspiration to attain private university status in the coming years.
P. Vishwanath, Secretary, Vidyavardhaka Sangha (VVS) appreciated the institution’s achievements in academic results, placements and admissions, and emphasised the infrastructure developed at VVCE. He urged the alumni to support budding engineers through professional referrals and by facilitating recruitment opportunities from reputed companies.
Gundappa Gowda, President, VVS encouraged the alumni to extend support to economically disadvantaged students and establish endowment awards to recognise academic rank holders. One of the felicitated teachers described the reunion as a mesmerising and humble journey back to 1997, recalling the first batch as his very first students, classrooms and institution. Distinguished Alumnus Keshav, who travelled from Canada, expressed admiration for VVCE’s transformation and remarked that the batch had left its footprints beneath the institution’s growth.
The celebration concluded on a note of gratitude, nostalgia and renewed commitment to strengthening the relationship between VVCE, its teachers and alumni.
