The Faculty, Research associates, Teaching Assistants and Staff of LIBA gathered to mark the 73rd Republic Day.
Addressing the gathering on, ‘Celebrating the Dignity of Differences’, Rev. Fr. Dr. C. Joe Arun SJ, Director, highlighted, ‘LIBA is not united by the religion we belong to or the language we speak, but by the mission’. Father, mentioned during the previous three years, the honourable act of unfurling the flag at LIBA has been given to the unsung heroes who have served for LIBA.
This year, Mr. Alagu Sundaram, Assistant Co-Ordinator- Learning, who served LIBA for 24 years was given the privilege to unfurl the Indian flag. Prof. Chitraa Venkatachalam, shared her overwhelming feeling of patriotism and pride in our identity as a nation and a rich history that has passed through several vicissitudes.
Followed by which, Rev. Fr. Ilanko Xavier M blessed and inaugurated LIBA-GYM for the well-being of the students, faculty, and staff of LIBA. The celebration came to an end with a sumptuous breakfast, served at Maggis Cafe.