25 years on, University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering batch rekindles campus camaraderie
Walking through old classrooms and the lively quadrangle space on campus brought back memories of mischief, ambition, and friendships. The alumni turned students again — playing games, sharing laughs, and reliving moments through a photo slideshow that filled the auditorium with laughter and nostalgia.
The reunion brought together alumni from all four branches — mechanical, electrical & electronics engineering (EEE), electronics & communication engineering (ECE), and computer science (CS) — after reconnecting through a WhatsApp group started five months ago.
It began with a lively meet-and-greet, a nostalgic campus walk with planting of saplings, and group photos. A staff felicitation followed, honouring professors with shawls and souvenirs.
The batch also pledged Rs 13 lakh to the UVCE Graduates' Association to support student initiatives.
Venu Gopal K, a mechanical engineering student from the batch and one of the organisers of the event, said, "It was very hard to put everything together, but we were determined to make the reunion happen."
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Paul Vizhian S, one of the batch professors for mechanical engineering, said, "Seeing all my students come together after 25 years — many of whom are in elevated positions across various fields and abroad — is truly heartwarming. It feels like the labour we invested in has grown into something meaningful and useful for society."
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