July - September - Acharya Nagarjuna University

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Vol. XIV : No. 2 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JULY - SEPTEMBER 2012
36th FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONS
Acharya Nagarjuna University celebrated its 36th Foundation Day with great pride and jubilation on
September 11, 2012 in the H.H. Deichmann and Dr. S. John David Auditorium. The university wore a festive
look with staff, students, research scholars and invitees thronging the Auditorium.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao outlined the progress of the university
from its humble origins in 1975, as a P.G. Centre of Andhra University. He said that the university is now ranked
among the best in the country serving the academic needs of Guntur and Prakasam districts. The Vice-
Chancellor thanked educationists, philanthropists and social activists, who had played a role in moulding the
university. Focus would be placed on quality and independent research, he said.
Continuing the annual tradition, the university conferred Pratibha Puraskarams on eleven eminent
personalities from various fields. Awards / Prizes were also conferred on teachers for their research activities
and on colleges / students for best performance in various categories.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.
Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U.
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U.
Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law
Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, A.N.U. College
Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.
Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept.
of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama
Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B.
Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of
Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;
President, Vikasa, ANU,
E-mail : [email protected]
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS
26-7-12 SC to AS meeting
27-7-12 to 31-7-12 Interviews for the Posts of Associate
Professors/Asst. Professors/ Lab Technicians in
Engineering, Physical Education, Architecture and
Pharmaceutical Science colleges
1-8-12 Inaugural function of workshop on Experimental
Pharmaceutical college, at CHIPS, Guntur
Seminar on “Ambedkar Ideology” at Students’ Centre
2-8-12 Lecture Programme by Dr. Ravi Sinha, on “Mutant
Modernities, Socialist Futures”
3-8-12 NSS Programme
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor
Meeting on Anti-Ragging, Collector, S.P. & District Judge
Date Particulars attended
3-7-12 “Status of Women in India-Gender Gaps” by Centre for 7-8-12 Job-Mela at ANU, Prof. KC Reddy was Chief Guest
Women’s Studies Review of utilisation of unspent balances on XI Plan
4-7-12 CDE Advisory Committee meeting General Development Scheme
CDE Core Board of Studies meeting 9-8-12 Finance Committee meeting at Hyderabad
B.B.M. Board of Studies meeting in committee room Executive Council meeting at Hyderabad
6-7-12 Inauguration of ‘Technonote-2012" at PVP Siddhartha 11-8-12 VIKASA National Executive Meeting
Institute of Technology, Kanuru 14-8-12 Workshop on “Employmentability Skills” by the HRD
8-7-12 Distribution of Note books, clothes at Aakurathi Pardha Department
Saradhi, Prakrithi Charitable trust, Gudivada Meeting of Principals of affiliated colleges of Guntur
9-7-12 Seminar at Siddhartha College, Vijayawada district, ANU at A.C. College, Guntur
Felicitation function to Prof. G.Prasad by the old students 15-8-12 66th Independence Day celebrations at Open Air Auditorium
& scholars 16-8-12 Meeting of Principals of affiliated colleges of Prakasam
11-7-12 Meeting with the CE, ACE, Coordinator, PG Principal, district, ANU at PG Centre, Ongole
Science College, Dean, Natural Science, Heads-Botany, 18-8-12 Meeting of the pending offices and staff dealing with
Microbiology, Zoology, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, different accounts CPC meeting
Biochemistry, Environment Sciences arranged by Prof. 22-8-12 Meeting at Hyderabad on “Best Teacher Award”
KRS Sambasiva Rao 23-8-12 A.P. Science Academy Meeting at Deichmann hall
12-7-12 Book release function of Dr. Swaroopa Rani, Mahayana Meeting on Abhyudaya Mahila College, Guntur
Foundation Day Committee meeting at Deichmann hall
Buddhist Studies.
Meeting with the 6 colleges Principals with OSD, 24-8-12 Meeting at K.L.C.E., Vaddeswaram
Registrar, Rector on anti-ragging 25-8-12 NUTA meeting;Meeting at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada
13-7-12 National seminar on “Life style & Health, Management” 26-8-12 Freshers day at Nalanda Degree College, Vijayawada
at Bapatla College of Arts & Science, Bapatla Prathibha Puraskarams by the Guntur Co-operative Urban Bank
Released B.Pharmacy Results 27-8-12 Inauguration of Seminar at Montessori College, Vijayawada
16-7-12 Meeting with Central Purchasing Committee Attended Mother Theresa function at Students Centre
17-7-12 Meeting with Arts, Science & Physical Education 28-8-12 Valedictory function at C.R.Reddy College, Eluru
Principals and Women & Boys hostels, ANU 29-8-12 All Deans, Board of Studies meeting in Committee Room
18-7-12 Inauguration of workshop at IBM dept. 30-8-12 Retirement function of Mr.Mallikharjuna Rao by Officers’
Dr. Pinnamaneni Narasimha Rao Endowment Lecture by Association
Dr. I.V.Rao, NTR Health University 3-9-12 NSS Meeting in Committee Room
Board of Studies meeting in Commerce Meeting on Retirement function of 3 members at Vikasa Bhavan
Research Guidelines sub-committee 4-9-12 Eye Awareness programme – conducted by Sankara Eye
19-7-12 Meeting with NSSMeeting with VIKASA Body Hospital, PedakakaniMeeting on 36th Foundation day in
Committee Room
20-7-12 Cash Award Ceremony of Physical Education
Meeting at Open Theatre by the YSR students
CDE Advisory Committee meeting in committee room
5-9-12 Meeting with Commerce faculty; Meeting with IBM
21-7-12 5th Prof.Y. Radhakrishna Memorial Lecture by Prof.
Cake cutting function of NUTA
Ayyappan Meet with the Farmers
Introduction class to newly appointed Engg., Pharmacy
Meeting with NUTAMeeting with the Autonomous colleges
& Architecture staff
in committee room
Transplanted saplings in ANU campus
23-7-12 “Pharma Genetics” The Seminar-2012 at Nirmala College 6-9-12 & 7-9-12 Meeting at UGC-Southern Regional office,
of Pharmacy, Mangalagiri Hyderabad
24-7-12 Meeting with Cooperative Society newly elected body 9-9-12 Inauguration of Indian Society for Cultural, Operation
Meeting with NUTA; Sports Board Meeting Friendship at NGO Kalyana Mandapam, Tenali
Building committee meeting (Contd. on p. 5)
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FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONS
In keeping with its tradition, the University presented Puraskarams to eminent personalities for their contribution to Society in their respective fields.
Dr. A. Tejovathi Dr. I. Rama Subba Reddy Sri Kukatlapali Jayaraj
Literature Medicine Social Service
Sri Challa Sambi Reddy Sri Chitturi Gopichand Dr. T. V. Rao
Social Service Mimicry Arts Social Service
Sri Patibandla Ananda Rao Dr. M. Gopala Krishna Sri Ch. Hari Babu
Theatre Arts Medicine Consumers Service
Dr. V. Singa Rao Sri Shaik Abdul Hakeem Jani Cultural activities on Foundation Day
Telugu Language Preservation Press
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Among those who participated in the function were & Planning Prof. G. Babu Rao, the Vice-Principal of the
the Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Registrar Prof. RRL College of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Dr. PPS
Paul Kumar, the Officer on Special Duty Prof. Z.
Kantam, the Principal of the College of Arts, Commerce &
Vishnuvardhan, the President of NUTA Prof. P. Varaprasada
Law Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, the Principal of the
Murthy, the Secretary of NUTA Dr. G. Rosaiah, the President
College of Sciences Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, the Principal
of VIKASA Sri B. Pulla Rao and the Secretary of VIKASA Sri
of the College of Engineering & Technology Prof. P. Siddaiah,
B. Rajasekhar. The Dean, College Development Council,
the Principal of the College of Pharmaceutical Sciences Prof.
Prof. G.V. Chalam was the Convener of the 36th Foundation
A. Prameela Rani, the Principal of the College of Architecture
Day Celebrations.
TEACHERS CONFERRED AWARDS / INCENTIVES
1. Best Research Paper Published In International Journal- Dr. P. Johnson, College of Physical Education & Sports
Science & Technology Sciences, ANU Campus.
(a) Prof. P. Siddaiah, College of Engineering & Technology 3. Best Research Paper Published In National Journal -
(b) Dr. Rajeswari Jinka, Dept. of Bio-chemistry, ANU Campus Science & Technology:
Best Research Paper Published In International Journal- Mrs. A. J. V. Radhika, College of Engineering & Technology.
Arts, Commerce And Law: 4. Best Research Paper Published In National Journal - Arts,
(a) Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, ANU Campus Commerce And Law.
(b) Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Dept. of Economics, ANU Campus a) Prof. R. Saraswathi, Dept. of English, ANU Campus
2. Best Research Paper Presented In An International b) Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology and Social Work,
Conference Abroad -Science & Technology ANU Campus.
Dr. S. M. Khasim, Dept. of Botany & Microbiology, ANU
Felicitations were offered to Joint Registrars for the
Campus
distinguished services rendered to the University: Sri V.
Best Research Paper Presented In An International
Manikyala Rao and Sri G. Venkateswara Rao
Conference Abroad - Arts, Commerce And Law.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO AFFILIATED COLLEGES
1. Best Laboratory Award First : Ms. K. Naga Triveni (MJMS I Year), A.N.U. Campus
(a) First Prize : J. K. C. College, Guntur (c) Best Paper Writer (English)
(b) Second Prize : J. M. J. College, Tenali. First :Mr. T.Sheben Dorji (M.B.S. I Year), A.N.U. Campus
2. Best Library Award Second : Mr. Chentshering (M.A. History II Year), A.N.U.Campus
(a) First Prize : SDMS Kalasala, Vijayawada (d) Best Paper Writer (Telugu)
(b) Second Prize : J.K.C. College, Guntur. First :Mr. B.Venkata Ramana (M.A. Economics I Year), ANU Campus
3. Best Eco-Friendly College: Second : Mr. K.K.C. Satish Babu, (M Sc., Nanotech. III Year),
(a) First Prize : SDMS Kalasala, Vijayawada ANU Campus
(b) Second Prize : J. M. J. College, Tenali.
4. Best Performing College in the University Exams Results: BEST MAINTAINED HOSTEL ROOMS
Degree College with Not Less Than 1000 Strength 1. Boys’ Hostel:
(a) First Prize : S. S. N. Degree College, Ongole First Prize : Room No.317 Vasista Engg. Boys Hostel,
(b) Second Prize : G. H. M. R. & M. C. M. R. B. Tech (Mechanical) III year
Degree College, Guntur 1. M Srikanth 2. N V Phani Krishan 3. S Suresh
Second Prize: Room No. 108 Ashoka Boys Hostel
PG Colleges with not less than 200 strength M A (English) I year
(a) First Prize : University Colleges, ANU Campus 1. I. Ravi Kumar 2. K. Chanti 3. U. Nageswara Rao
(b) Second Prize : T.J.P.S. College, Guntur
2. Women’s Hostel (Indira Priyadarsini Hostels)
First Prize : Room No. 420, Indira Priyadarsini Extension – II
Professional UG College with not less than 500 strength
B Pharm II Year
(a) First Prize : R.V.R. & J.C .College of
1. K Divya 2. K Monika 3. P Bhavitha
Engineering, Guntur
4. M Padma 5. B Sri Lakshmi
(b) Second Prize : Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla
Second Prize: Room. No. 233, Indira Priyadarsini Main Block
AWARDS TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
M B A(IB) II Year
(a) Best Speaker (English)
1. K Monika
First : Mr. Jigme Lhendrop. (M.B.S I Year), ANU campus
2. B B Sravani Lakshmi
(b) Best Speaker (Telugu)
3. K Rani
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10-9-12 Review of Foundation Day arrangements ENDOWMENT LECTURES
11-9-12 36th Foundation Day celebrations
12-9-12 Felicitation function by contractual teaching staff
13-9-12 Meeting with the Yoga Service Centre, for outgoing I batch
students; Meeting with Principals of all the B.Ed. colleges
15-9-12 Chief Guest at Welcome function of students by St.
Paul’s College of Education, Giddalur
17-9-12 Students function of Commerce & MBA Dept.
Freshers day by Engineering college students
18-9-12 Meeting at Deichmann hall regarding Students problems
of the campus college
21-9-12 Meeting with the American Consulate
22-9-12 UGC XII Plan meeting; Freshers Day function at Sports Hostel
China students programme at Engineering college
Freshers Day function at English Dept.
23-9-12 Meeting at Vijayawada by “Akhila Bharata Santhi Dr. Pinnamaneni Narasimha Rao Endowment Lecture
Sangheebhava Sangham” was delivered by Dr. I. Venkateswara Rao, M.D., Vice-
24-9-12 NSS – State level Awards FunctionCDE Core BOS Meeting Chancellor, NTR Health University, Vijayawada on 18th July
25-9-12 SFI – Students Function 2012 at Acharya Nagarjuna University Campus. The
Meeting with Chairpersons, PG BOS in committee room Endowment was delivered on the topic ‘Incretin Hormones
26-9-12 Department of Telugu – National Seminar on in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus’. Prof. K. V. Rao,
“Samskrutandhra neeti Kavyalu” – Inauguration Vice Chancellor, presided over the meeting, Prof. Y.P.
ANU Officers Retirement meetingSC to AS Meeting Ramasubbbaiah, Rector, Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar,
27-9-12 Inauguration of classes at Engineering college Prof.T.Uma Maheswara Rao, Principal ANU College of Arts,
CAS promotion – K.Gangadhar, Dept. of Computer Science Commerce and Law, Dr. Prameela Rani, Principal ANU
28-9-12 APSCHE meeting at Hyderabad College of Pharmacy and members of faculty and students
29-9-12 AP Akademi of Sciences - Prof. Y.Nayudamma of Pharmacy and Science attended the Lecture.
Endowment Lecture to be delivered by Dr. Gullapalli N.
Rao, Director, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad Prof.Y.Radhakrishna Memorial Endowment Lecture was
VIKASA – Employees Retirement function delivered by Dr.S.Ayyappan, Secretary, Department of
30-9-12 “Pustaka Pradarshana” by Prajasakthi at M.M. College, Agriculture Research & Education and Director General,
Vijayawada Indian Council of Agriculture Research, New Delhi on 21st
Shastyabdhi purti celebrations of Galla Mohana Rao July 2012 at Acharya Nagarjuna University Campus. The
Meeting of Lions Club at Vajram’s Residency.
Endowment Lecture was delivered on the topic ‘Fish For
All’. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice Chancellor presided over the
SCIENTIFIC SOCIALISM
meeting. The Rector, the Registrar, the Principal ANU
College of Arts, Commerce and Law, the Principal, ANU
College of Science and members of faculty and Students
of Science and Pharmacy attended the Lecture. Prof.K.R
Sambasiva Rao, Chairman, BOS, Zoology and
Biotechnology coordinated the lecture. An interaction
session with the aqua farmers of this region was conducted,
so that the problems pertaining to the aqua farming can be
brought to the notice of Dr. S. Ayyappan.
Dr. K.R.R. Mohan Rao Centre for Scientific
Socialism had organized a lecture programme as part of
its Occasional Lectures Series, on August 02nd, 2012.
Dr. Ravi Sinha of Lucknow, who was trained as a theoretical
physicist and obtained Doctoral degree from M.I.T,
Cambridge, USA, delivered a lecture on the theme Mutant
Modernities, Socialist Future on August 02nd, 2012 in the
University. This programme was presided over by the Vice-
Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao.
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FACULTY NEWS
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Dept. of Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam, Ex-
Statistics, was appointed as Programme Coordinator, was con-
Registrar of the university on 22-6- ferred the Best NSS Programme
2012. He took over the charge on 1- Coordinator Award on the occasion
7-2012 consequent upon the of NSS Foundation Day Celebra-
superannuation of Prof. G. Prasad. tions on September 24, 2012.
Prof. Kantam formerly served as Co-
ordinator IQAC, Coordinator of RESEARCH PROJECT
International Students Cell and Major Research Project worth Rs. 5,15,000, was
Coordinator of Regional JKC. Prof. granted by the U.G.C. to Dr. D. Venkateswara Reddy,
Kantam is an ardent researcher and Assistant Professor, Department of History, Acharya
a dedicated teacher. Nagarjuna University, Ongole Campus, Ongole in August
2012 for a project entitled “PERSPECTIVES OF
Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, BUDDHISM IN PRAKASAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA
Department of Commerce & Business PRADESH - A CRITICAL STUDY”.
Management, was appointed as Principal
of the University College of Arts,
VISIT ABROAD
Commerce & Law on July 1, 2012.
Dr. P. Johnson, College of Physical Education & Sports
Sciences visited London, to attend Pre-Olympic Congress
Prof. R. Saraswathi, Dept. of English, was seminar organised by the International Sports Association
appointed as Vice-Principal of the University during July 24-25, 2012.
College of Arts, Commerce & Law on July 1,
2012.
Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu,
Department of Statistics, received
Prof. E.Srinivasa Reddy, Department of the “Andhra Ratnam Award-2012”
CSE, was appointed as the Principal, on 20th July, 2012, by the Arpita
University College of Engineering and Cultural and Social Voluntary
Technology on September 25th, 2012. Organization, Regd. No.436/2001,
at Visakhapatnam - 48. Andhra Pradesh.
Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics, was
Prof. C. Rambabu was appointed as Vice-
unanimously elected as E.C. Member for “Indian Society
Principal, University College of Sciences, ANU on
of Probability and Statistics” for 2013-2014. He was also
05-07-2012.
nominated as Member of Advisory Board of International
Journal of Management, Statistics and Social Sciences,
Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar was appointed as Pakistan.
Principal I/C of ANU College of Physical He is also the Editorial Board Member for the International
Education & Sports Sciences in July 2012. Journal of Mathematics and Statistics (IJMS), USA.
Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work
Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, Principal, University is a reviewer for Social Work Around the World V: Building
College of Arts, Commerce & Law, ANU, was nominated the Global Agenda for Social Work and Development, Edited
as Dean, Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, by Nigel Hall, International Federation of Social Workers
ANU, on 1-7-2012. (IFSW) Publications, Stockholm, Sweden, June 2012 (ISBN
-13 978-3-9522396-0-5).
Prof. A. Subrahmanyam, P.G. Dept. of Legal Studies &
She is also Reviewer for Journal of School Social Work,
Research, was nominated as Dean, Faculty of Law, ANU
Chennai, Vol. IX Issue 03, August 2012 Issue on The School
on 16-7-2012.
Triad, (ISSN: 0976-3759).
Prof. P. Siddaiah, Department of ECE, was appointed as
Dr. J. Madhu Babu, Dept of Journalism & Mass Commu-
the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, on September 25th, 2012.
nication, has the rare honour of his Ph.D. thesis being
Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, was placed in the Library of the Indian Parliament in New Delhi.
appointed as Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell His research was on the topic “Newspapers and Naxalite
(IQAC) on 28-9-2012.
Movement”.
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BEST TEACHER AWARDS 2012
The following teachers received the Best Teacher Awards for the year 2012 from the A.P. State Government –
Prof. C. Narasimha Rao, Prof. K.R.R.Mohan Rao Centre for Scientific Socialism, ANU and Prof. C. Rambabu, Dept. of
Chemistry, ANU. In a function arranged on the eve of the Teachers’ Day on September 5, 2012, they received the
awards from the Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Prof. C. Narasimha Rao Prof. C. Rambabu
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON ‘SAMSKRUTANDHRA NEETI KAVYALU’
Session of the National Seminar, Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-
Chancellor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof.
P. Varaprasada Murthy, Head of the Department and
Director of the Seminar explained the objectives of the
Seminar in detail. Prof. R. Sri Hari, Ex-Vice-Chancellor of
Dravidian University, Kuppam, delivered the keynote
address. 100 delegates presented their papers on Telugu
and Sanskrit Neetikavyas in Eight parallel technical
sessions. The Registrar Prof. R.R.L. Kantham presided
over the Valedictory Session and Prof. M. Madhusudana
A UGC National Seminar on Samskrutandhra
Rao, Dean of Humanities, graced the occasion as the Guest
Neetikavyalu was organized by the Department of Telugu
of honour. Prof. K. Sambasiva Murthy, Dean, Faculty of
& Oriental Languages on 26th and 27th September, 2012.
Education from Rajasthan Sanskrit University, Jaipur,
Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao, Principal, University College
delivered the Valedictory address.
of Arts, Commerce & Law presided over the inangural
SEMINAR ON SRI GURAJADA APPA RAO of the great poet and social reformer Late Sri Gurajada
Venkata Appa Rao. Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy, Head of
the Department and Director of the Seminar, said that this
seminar was arranged with the co-sponsorship of Sri Potti
Sri Ramulu Telugu University. Hyderabad. Prof. T. Uma
Maheswara Rao, Principal, University College of Arts,
Commerce & Law, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest
and released a book entitled “Kanyasulkamlo Hasyarasam”
composed by Dr. G. Sambasiva Rao. Prof. S. Gangappa
delivered the key-Note address highlighting the contribution
of Sri Gurajada Appa Rao to Telugu Literature. Two
technical sessions were arranged in which 30 delegates
presented their papers. Prof. G. S. R. Krishna Murthy, Head,
A one day Regional Seminar was organized on Dept. of Sahitya, Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati,
15-09-2012 in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary delivered the Valedictory address.
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66th INDEPENDENCE DAY
The 66th INDEPENDENCE DAY celebrations were held in the University Campus
on 15th August 2012 with patriotic fervour. Prof. K.V Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the
University, hoisted the National Flag and delivered the Independence Day message.
All the members of the teaching staff, non-teaching staff, research scholars and
students participated in the Indepen-dence Day celebrations.
VISITORS TO THE UNIVERSITY
VISIT OF U.S. VISIT OF STATE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
CONSULATE TEAM
An Awareness
Programme about RTI
act was organised in
ANU on 23-7-2012. The
Chief Guest Sri Vijaya
Babu, Commissioner of
State RTI Act explained procedural aspects of the RTI Act.
MLA’S VISIT
Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar, Ponnur MLA, vis-
Ms. Anna Z. Kephart, Fraud Prevention Manager
ited the university on 14-9-2012. He promised to cooper-
and Ms. Anuradha Selvarajan, Fraud Investigation
ate with the university to ensure its progress. Later the
Specialist, from the US consulate, Hyderabad, visited ANU
MLA presented tricycles to two differently abled students.
to interact with the university officials in respect of instituting
necessary measures for arresting the trend of Fake
certificates. The team is visiting universities, sensitizing VISIT OF FOLK ARTISTS TO A.N.U. CAMPUS
them to take appropriate measures in issuing certificates, About 60 senior Telugu Folk Artists visited A.N.U .
such as Marks Lists, Provisionals, consolidated Marks lists Campus on 8th August, 2012 . Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy,
and Original Degrees. They also explained career Head, Dept. of Telugu & O.L. and Prof. R.R.L. Kantam,
Registrar, were present. The artists exhibited the rare and
opportunities in the US.
rich, valuable skills of ancient Andhra Pradesh. Prof. G.
Krupachary, Retired Professor, Dept. of Telugu & O.L.,
Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, MLC, was appointed as
mentioned the greatness of folk arts. A large number of
Member of the Advisory Committee of the NSS Cell of the
Research Scholars and P.G. Students participated in this
University on September 5, 2012.
event.
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The following research scholars have been awarded Post-Doctoral Fellowships from the UGC in July; Dr. N. Babu
(Economics), Dr. K. Mahendra Kumar (Economics), Dr. G. Srinivasa Rao (Law), Dr. D. Mukkanti (History) It is a matter
of pride that out of 65 candidates who got the fellowship in the country, 4 of them belong to our university. This is also the
first time that ANU scholars got the postdoctoral fellowship.
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COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS
ENGINEERS’ DAY CELEBRATIONS 117th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURRAM JOSHUA
The 117th birth anniversary of the
great poet, Navayuga Kavichakravarthi
Sri Gurram Joshua was celebrated in
the Department of Telugu & Oriental
Languages on 28th September, 2012.
Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy, Head of the
Department, applauded the rich
University College of Engineering and Technology contribution of Sri Joshua to Telugu
organized Engineers’ Day Celebrations to mark the 152nd Literature. Faculty, Research Scholars
birth anniversary of Mokshagundam Visweswaraya on and a large number of P.G. students participated in this
15th September 2012. The Chief Guest Sri Yuvaraj, Joint function.
Collector, Guntur, said that Engineers are the building
blocks of the country and great men like Dr.Mokshagundam MOTHER TERESA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Visweswaraya are an inspiration and motivation to the
The birthday celebra-
young generation. Prof. R.R.L.Kantam presided over the
tions of Mother Teresa were
function. Prof.A.V.Dattatreya Rao, Principal, ANU; Prof.
held on 27th August, 2012, at
P.Siddaiah, Principal of ANUCET; Prof. E.Srinivasa Reddy,
Student’s Bhavan of ANU
Vice-Principal of ANUCET addressed the students.
organized by the Association of
Physically Handicapped of
TELUGU LANGUAGE DAY
ANU. Prof.K.V.Rao, Vice-
Telugu Language Day was celebrated on 29-08-
Chancellor, ANU graced the function as Chief Guest and
2012 marking the 149th birth anniversary of Late Sri Gidugu
other officials of ANU also participated. During this
Rama Murthy, who fought for the propagation and
programme cash awards were distributed to the poor PH
promotion of Vyavaharika Telugu. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-
students.
Chancellor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof.
P. Varaprasada Murthy, Head of the Dept., presided over
the meeting. Faculty, Research Scholars and P.G. students 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURAJADA
participated in this function. The 150th Anniversary of Sri Gurajada Appa Rao was
HINDI DAY celebrated in a fitting manner by the Dept. of Telugu in the
The Department of Hindi organized Hindi Day university campus.
celebrations in a fitting manner. The Chief Guest Sri
N.K. Prasad, Divisional Manager of South Central LIBRARIAN'S DAY
Railway and Sri Chiranjeevi, Vijayawada Railway
Divisional Hindi Officer, spoke of the significance of
learning the Hindi language. Prof. T. Uma Maheswara
Rao, Principal of College of Arts, Commerce & Law
presided over the function.
TEACHERS’ DAY
Nagarjuna University Teachers’ Assocaition (NUTA)
organized the Teachers’ Day celebrations on the 124th Birth
Anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on September 5, The National Librarian's Day was celebrated in
2012. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao Ambedkar Memorial Library on 11-08-2012 on the Birth
addressed the faculty on the occasion outlining the values Anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranghanathan, Father of Library
of a good teacher. Science in India.
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice Chancellor, was the Chief
Guest of the function. Prof. Y.P. Rama Subbaiah, Rector,
Prof. R.R.L. Kantham, Registrar and Prof. Z.
Vishnuvardhan, Officer on Special Duty were the guests of
Honour. Prof. K. Somasekhara Rao, Department of Li-
brary and Information Science, Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam, was the Chief Guest.
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DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING
Awareness Programme on “Environmental
Protection”
Department of Lifelong Learning organized an
Awareness Programme on “Environmental Protection” in
Morning Star Degree College at Phirangipuram of Guntur
District on 3rd August 2012.
in universities for higher education. Hence, we still have to
go a long way to achieve 100% literacy in the country and
enrollment in the universities. Later, all the 75 volunteers
received certificates from Prof. K. V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor,
ANU.
Dr. A.V.S.S. Swamy, Faculty from the Dept. of
Training Programme in Skills Development –
Environmental Sciences, ANU, was the resource person
“Fabric Painting”
for the programme. He explained in depth the different
Department of Lifelong Learning organized a One
causes of pollution and the way in which youngsters can
Month Training Programme in “Skills Development”.
make efforts to protect the environment. College
motivated the students to join other skills development
Correspondent Mr. M. Sundarababu, Principal Pulla Reddy,
programmes. On the request of the students of ANU
Department staff Mrs. P. Pushpa Rani, Mr. M.V. Ramana,
Engineering College, “Fabric Painting” was selected for
and Mr. Rajasekhar participated in the programme. More
training. Mrs. M.V. Rama was the resource person for the
than 300 students got benefited by this programme.
training. More than 30 Engineering students and 10 students
Orientation Programme on “Capacity Building from other departments had undergone training.
Department of Lifelong learning organized an
Prof. R.R.L. Kantham, Registrar of ANU, was the Chief
Orientation Programme on “Capacity Building “ to the JSS
Guest for the valedictory programme held on 7th September
and ZSS volunteers of Guntur district on 29th and 30th August
2012. Addressing the learners, Prof. Kantam said that all
2012 in Dr. H. H. Deichmann Auditorium, ANU. Prof. T.
types of skills need to be acquired by youngsters in their
Umamaheswara Rao, Principal of ANU College of Arts,
student days. This will not only help them for employment
Commerce and Law, inaugurated the Orientation
but will also help to become self-sufficient.
Programme. Addressing the volunteers he said that the
knowledge acquired through such orientation programmes Prof. P. Siddaiah, Principal of the ANU College of
need to be transmitted to the grassroots level to achieve Engineering & Technology, examining the exhibits presented
best results. by the students, said that such training programmes help
the students in bringing out the hidden talent in them. The
55 JSS and 20 ZSS volunteers of Guntur district
Training Programme was coordinated by Prof. P. Syama
participated in the orientation programme. Resource persons
Thrimurthy with the support of Departmental staff Mrs. P.
from within and outside the University were invited to cover
Puspha Rani, Mr. M.V. Ramana and Mr. Ch. Sivaiah. Prof.
various aspects like, Literacy Movement, Impact of Govt.
R.R.L. Kantham and Prof. P. Siddaiah gave away the
Programmes on vocational activities in rural areas, Stress
certificates to the students in the valedictory programme.
Management and Meditation, Communication, Domestic
Violence Act, Youth Empowerment & Development, and
Environment Protection
The whole programme was coordinated and presided
over by Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy with the support of
department staff Mrs. P. Pushpa Rani, Mr. M.V.Ramana &
Mr. Sivaiah and with the cooperation of JSS Director Mr. P.
Srinivasa Rao.
Prof. K. V. Rao, Vice Chancellor of ANU was the Chief
Guest for the valedictory function. Addressing the volunteers,
Prof. K.V. Rao said that only 17% of the literates are enrolling
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