27th Convocation 2019 MAHE 27th Convocation 2019 | Page 9

Overview of the University Dr H Vinod Bhat, Vice Chancellor presented an overview of the University Chief Guest for the 27th Convocation of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan, Pro Chancellor Dr HS Ballal, Trustee of MAHE Trust Mrs Vasanti R Pai, Pro Vice Chancellors Dr Surendra Shetty, Dr PLNG Rao, Dr Poornima Baliga and Dr Thammaiah, Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group Dr Ranjan R Pai, Registrar Dr Narayan Sabhahit; Registrar - Evaluation Dr Vinod Thomas, Director Centre for Doctoral Studies Dr Shyamala Hande, Deputy Registrars Dr Preetham Kumar and Dr Guruprasad, Director Student Affairs Dr Geeta Maiya; Heads of Constituent Units of MAHE, Members of MAHE Trust, members of the Board of Management and Academic Council, administrators, faculty, representatives of the media, distinguished invitees, online audience, parents and my dear students. It is my pleasure to take you through the annual report of the University for the period November 2018 to October 2019. 9