Events
2024
VIT Chennai University's STARS Scheme students received laptops from Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan on Sept 25, 2024. Equipping students with cutting-edge technology to enhance learning, bridge digital divides and unleash innovation. Dr. Sekar Viswanathan's leadership propels VIT's commitment to student excellence.
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, VIT's Vice-President, welcomed esteemed guests to TechnoVIT '24. Joined by Mr. Sribharath Mathukumilli, President of GITAM University, Member of Parliament, and Dr. Guru Prasad AS, Bosch Global Software Technology, their presence inspired budding innovators. Dr. Viswanathan's leadership underscores VIT's commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in technology.
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President of VIT, warmly welcomed Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor of VIT, to VIT Chennai for the inauguration of the Research Scholars Hall on September 3, 2024. Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy, Vice President of VIT Bangalore, and Dr. Sankar Viswanathan Vice President of VIT also graced the occasion. The new facility aims to foster innovative research and collaboration among scholars, further solidifying VIT Chennai's commitment to academic excellence and cutting-edge research.
VIT Eat Right, Chennai, hosted a "Food is Medicine" awareness program. Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, VIT Vice President, welcomed dignitaries including Thiru. T. M. Anbarasan, Minister for Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises, Thiru. M. Subramanian, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Thirumathi. Supriya Sahu, IAS; Thiru. S. Arunraj IAS, Thiru. SS. Balaji, MLA and Thirumathi. A. Gauthami Arumugam, MLA. The Logo for unavae marunthu launched in the program and the promotion done for safe and healthy food habits.
VIT Chennai Convocation 2024 commenced on 17th and 18th August, marking a milestone in students' academic journey. Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President, played a key role in the ceremony, which was also graced by esteemed guests, including Central Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Chief HRO of LTIMindtree Ms. Chetana Patnaik on 17th august, inspiring students to reach new heights.
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan warmly welcomed Hon'ble Mr. Justice F.M. Ibrahim Kalifulla, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, as the chief guest at VIT Chennai's Independence Day event on 15th August 2024. He acknowledged Justice Kalifulla's esteemed presence, setting the tone for a memorable celebration of India's 78th Independence Day.
VIT Chennai's Freshers Induction Program on 26th July 2024 was addressed by Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan and Executive Director Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy. Esteemed guests Mr. R. Vasudevan, and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Varshney shared insights on innovation, technology, and career opportunities, inspiring our new students.
VIT Chennai's Freshers' Induction Programme occured on 25th july, featuring esteemed guests Dr. Subramani Ramakrishnan, Mr. Jaganathan Gopalakrishnan, and inspiring addresses by Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, motivating new students of vit chennai to innovate, dedicate, and pursue excellence with passion.
VIT Chennai's Freshers' Induction Programme 2024 occured on 23rd July, featuring esteemed guests Tmt. C. Mageshwari, I.P.S., Mr. Vimalesh Vedachalam, and an inspiring speech by Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan. Their presence and wisdom motivated our vit chennai new students to excel!
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan warmly welcomed Dr. Kamakoti Veezhinathan at the TIMES EDU EX awards function on 21st march 2024, honoring Tamil Nadu's unsung government school teachers. He joined the event and presented awards, recognizing the dedication and hard work of these exceptional educators, and celebrating their contributions to shaping young minds.
Invited as “EXPERT GUEST” for Session-I of the EPSI’s National Conference on India@2047
VIT Chennai hosted the International Higher Education Fair on 19.01.2024, where Vice President Dr. Sekar Viswanathan graciously presented mementos to representatives of participating universities, celebrating global academic partnerships and fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation.
Meeting with Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Education Minister, Government of India on 10.01.2024 at New Delhi.