Tezpur University MBA alumni initiate endowment fund

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TEZPUR: The Alumni group of Tezpur University MBA batch of 1996-98 initiated an Endowment Fund at the University in memory of their batchmate, Dr Banasree Dey. This fund will primarily be used for awarding fellowships to Research Scholars of the Department for excellence in publications and related deliverables.

A memorial event was organized at the Department of Business Administration on September 29 on the birth anniversary of Banasree Dey, where the initial amount was handed over to the University by representatives of the TUMBA Alumni group. On behalf of Tezpur University, the bank instrument was received by the Registrar, Dr. Biren Das, in presence of the Dean, School of Management Sciences, HoD of Business Administration, and other faculty members.

In his acceptance speech, the Registrar urged upon Alumni groups of Tezpur University to take more such initiatives for their Alma Mater. He gave examples of Universities and Institutions across geographical boundaries which have benefitted when the alumni came forward with such gestures – individually as well as collectively. TUMBA Alumni batch of 1996-98 was represented by Roshmi Borthakur, Prabir Chetia, Kamaljit Talukdar and Surajit Borgohain.

A notable guest at the important event was Dr Amiya Kr. Sharma (Executive Director, Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi), who was amongst the pioneer faculty and unofficial mentor of the batch. Dr Sharma recollected the batch, especially positive traits of Banasree, with fond memories, and asked all to celebrate life by being in connection. Prof Chandana Goswami (Dean, School of Business, Royal Global University), formerly with TU MBA, appreciated the Alumni batch for the welcoming gesture and hoped for future expansion of the fund.

At the outset, Prof Mrinmoy Kr. Sarma elaborated on the background and build-up of the endowment. Prof Sarma, coincidently, was the PhD Supervisor of Banasree. Following this, Prof Chandan Goswami gave a brief outline of possible usage of the fund, and tentative scope and guidelines for the Fellowship. Prof Subhrangshu S Sarkar recollected anecdotes and memories across these decades which still place the batch in such high esteem.

On the part of the Alumni group, they humbly but very aptly declared this amount to be only initial seed money. In addition to the Fund, the group also initiated a Mentoring and Hand-Holding endeavour for students of the Department – and the whole University – to possibly assist in career and entrepreneurship.

In the second section of the programme, four Alumni physically present at the event, and a few online over Google Meet, interacted with current students. This in a way initiated the mentor-mentee bond between alumni and the students.

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