17th Annual Convocation Held at XIM, Bhubaneswar

17th Annual Convocation Held at XIM, Bhubaneswar

The 17th Annual Convocation of Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) was held at the Institute Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. XIMB being a pioneering business school is ranked as one of the top ten B-schools in India over the years. The Convocation saw

1 FPM student, 119 PGDM students, 61 PGDM (Rural Management) students, 47 Executive PGDM students and 116 PGCBM students being awarded their respective graduating diplomas.

This convocation saw the industry, academic community and other distinguished invitees rubbing shoulders. The chief guest for the evening was Shri. Shekhar Datta, the Chairman of Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. Also present were the Chairman of the XIMB Governing Board, Mr. Rajiv Kaul, who presided over the ceremony, Fr. P. T. Joseph, Director, Fr. E. A. Augustine, S. J. Dean (Administration & Finance) and Prof. W. S. William, Dean (Academics) of XIMB.

Inauguration of 17th Anuual Convocation Ceremony of XIMB

The Convocation also saw the release of the 5th Volume, Issue No. 1 of "Vilakshan", the XIMB Journal of Management.

Speaking on the occasion as the Chief Guest & Chief Speaker, Mr. Shekhar Datta said, "There are only two things that are needed to enable one to lead a fulfilling life - 'the wisdom to know the right path', and, 'the courage to follow it'." Exhorting the graduating students of XIMB, he added, "As you go about making your mark in your professional careers, remember that you have an obligation to the society, that has provided you an opportunity, to excel in your chosen field of activity. As beneficiaries of the wisdom that is the result of this great tradition, we owe a debt of gratitude to the society that gave us this chance to bring out the best in ourselves. So even as you scale pinnacles of professional success, never forget your obligation to the 'less fortunate' of our countrymen."

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