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SUMMARY:KCLAS SWAGATHAM 2025
DESCRIPTION:Igniting a Journey of Transformation and Global Impact\nKumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science (KCLAS) proudly welcomed the Class of 2028 at SWAGATHAM 2025\, a vibrant induction ceremony that officially marks the beginning of a transformative journey for our incoming undergraduate and postgraduate students. This annual event celebrates new beginnings—bringing together freshers\, families\, faculty\, and leadership as one Kumaraguru community. \nHosted at the Kumaraguru campus\, SWAGATHAM 2025 saw the presence of: \n\n	Shri Shankar Vanavarayar\, President\, Kumaraguru Institutions\n	Dr. C Deepesh\, Principal (In-Charge)\, KCLAS\n	Senior leadership\, esteemed faculty\, and over 500 new students from 12 Indian states and 5 countries\n\nThe event echoed a central theme: transformation with a global outlook\, rooted in Indian values. \nLeadership Voices: Vision\, Values & Global Possibilities \nDr. C Deepesh – “A Journey\, a Partnership\, a Promise” \nDr. Deepesh reminded students that learning at KCLAS goes beyond textbooks. It’s about developing empathy\, curiosity\, and courage. KCLAS stands as a space where every voice matters\, every background enriches the classroom\, and core values—respect\, inclusion\, curiosity\, humility—are the foundation. \n“Learning here is never confined to the classroom.” \nDr. S. Ragupathy – Strategic Learning for a Changing World\nKCLAS is no ordinary college. As a Liberal Arts and Science institution\, it offers unmatched breadth and flexibility. Dr. Ragupathy spotlighted: \n\n	Edge & Edge+ Programs for industry exposure\n	Global immersion through international internships and partnerships\n\nDr. Vijila Edwin Kennedy – Imagine\, Connect\, Represent\nAs Director of the Kumaraguru Global Engagement Office (K-GEO)\, Dr. Kennedy challenged students to: \n\n	Imagine themselves at global institutions like the UN\, World Bank\, or Google\n	Connect with the vast KCLAS alumni network across the world\n	Represent Indian values with pride\, wherever they go  “Character is life—what you carry from Kumaraguru is more than just knowledge.”\n\nPresidential Address: Shri Shankar Vanavarayar’s Call to Action\nIn an inspiring keynote\, Shri Shankar Vanavarayar urged students to embrace: \n\n	Curiosity and creativity\n	Multidisciplinary learning\n	Purpose-driven innovation\n\nReferencing global realities like VUCA and BANI\, he emphasized that today’s graduates need versatility\, resilience\, and ethical grounding. \n5 Key Takeaways for Students:\n\n	Own your learning – Shift from passive to active education\n	Fuel your path – Discover and redefine yourself\n	Engage fully – Co-curriculars are not optional—they’re core\n\n	Prioritize well-being – Mind and body matter\n	Live your values – Ethics are your lifelong strength  “Only 28% of your age group in India pursue higher education. You’re among the few with this privilege—make it count.”\n\n	A Campus Built for the Future\n	Since its inception in 2018\, KCLAS has grown to a vibrant community of nearly 1500 students—with a consistent 60% women representation—contributing to Kumaraguru’s broader ecosystem of 9000+ learners. \nOur students come from diverse family backgrounds—entrepreneurs\, farmers\, educators\, public servants—bringing rich perspectives that fuel innovation in every classroom. \nA Global Outlook\, Rooted in Indian Ethos\nAt KCLAS\, we believe education must: \n\n	Bridge tradition and modernity\n	Blend Indian values and global competencies\n	Equip students not just to succeed\, but to lead with purpose\n\nGlimpses of SWAGATHAM 2025\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nThe Journey Begins…\nKCLAS SWAGATHAM 2025 was more than an orientation—it was a launchpad. The Class of 2028 embarks on a journey filled with possibility\, purpose\, and power to transform not only their futures but the world around them. \nWelcome aboard.
URL:https://www.kclas.ac.in/event/kclas-swagatham-2025/
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