Mangaluru: The Gender Sensitization Cell (GSC) of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) organized a program to mark the ‘International Women’s day’ on 11.03.2024 at Yendurance Zone, Mangaluru.
Mrinal Karkera, Associate Professor, School of Allied Health, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), welcomed the august gathering with introductory remarks.
Dr Gladys R Colaco, secretary of GSC presented the program report for the year 2023-24.
The Guest of Honour, Dr Maji Jose, Dean, Student Affairs and Professor Yenepoya Dental College (Yenepoya Deemed to be University), emphasized the need for gender equity amongst both men and women for a better world.
The best woman employee award was presented by the dignitaries to Sujatha Shetty, from Biochemistry Dept. who has served the esteemed institution for over 27 years.
The chief guest, Dr Loveena Lobo, Associate Professor of Social Work and Director, PG Programme, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) Mangaluru, highlighted the need to embrace equity at the levels of family as well as workplace.
Dr. Leena K.C., the Convener of the Gender Sensitisation Cell, delivered the Presidential address.
Dignitaries, faculty coordinators, gender champions, and student representatives from various institutions under Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) attended the program.
Dr. Amal Lobo, Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Yenepoya Medical College, delivered the vote of thanks. The National anthem was then played.
Finally, cultural programs by students concluded the program.
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