Farewell Programme of Dr. Vasappa Gowda Professor Grade Librarian

October 30, 2024

The Staff Club of the College organized a heartfelt Farewell Programme on October 30, 2024 to honour Dr. Vasappa Gowda who dedicated 33 years of service to the college and library. Office staff Navya led a prayer to start the program, and Mohammad Mustafa, the Coordinator of the Professional Batch, gave a heartfelt welcome and discussed the journey and accomplishments of Dr. Vasappa Gowda.

Fellow teachers and staff expressed their gratitude for his support and guidance. WNES president Sri Manel Annappa Nayak, Vice Presidents Dr. Manjula KT, Besant PU Correspondent Sri Sathish Bhat, Administrative Officer Prof. Rajashekar Hebbar, and College correspondent Ms. Lalitha Mallya cherished their memories with Dr. Vasappa Gowda and wished him best for all of his future undertakings. HOD of Commerce Department and Staff Secretary Gopala raddy Ritti presented the Certificate of honour and all the dignitaries felicitated Dr. Vasappa Gowda. Principal Dr. Parashuram Malage expressed gratitude to Dr. Vasappa Gowda for his 33 years of dedicated service. He extended best wishes on behalf of the College for his retirement, expressing hope that he enjoys this new chapter to the fullest.

In their speech, the librarian expressed gratitude for the years spent at the college and acknowledged the memories. Shared memorable experiences from early career days, challenges faced, and how the profession has evolved Emphasized the value of information access, literacy, and the joy of connecting readers with resources. The retirement program served as a warm farewell, celebrating the librarian's legacy and lasting impact on the college community. The program's emcee was Ms. Sushma, an assistant professor of English, and the vote of gratitude was given by Harish Pai, an assistant professor of commerce.