JSS STU to host Open Day on May 31, Jayciana cultural fest on June 1, 2
C.G. Betsurmath, executive secretary, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, will inaugurate the event in the presence of A.N. Santosh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, JSS STU, the registrar, principal, faculty, staff, and students. A ceremonial flag off will be held at 10 a.m. at the SJCE Statue Circle.
Open Day 2025 aims to offer a comprehensive view of the university's academic environment, the JSS STU said. The highlights of the event include live interaction with faculty and students from various departments, guided campus tours and facility demonstrations, project exhibitions showcasing innovations and research, thematic competitions in poster presentations, product demos, and prototype showcases, special focus on sustainability in environment, health, and energy, and career guidance, and admission counselling for prospective students, a press release stated here.
Designed for aspiring students and their families, the event serves as a gateway to experience the academic and cultural vibrancy of JSS STU, which carries a legacy of over six decades through SJCE, the release stated.
'Jayciana 2025'
Following this, the annual cultural festival 'Jayciana 2025' will take place on June 1 and 2, celebrating student talent, creativity, and cultural diversity. The cultural extravaganza will be inaugurated on June 1 at 6 p.m. by Seema Latkar, Police Commissioner of Mysuru. She will be joined by B. Suresh, Director of the Technical Education Division, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and A.N. Santosh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor of JSS STU.
The first day will feature performances by student artists from across the city, culminating in a musical performance by Kannada musician Raghu Dixit. The second day will be another musical high with a live performance by the popular vocal duo Sukriti and Prakriti Kakkar, accompanied by their band.
At a press conference here on Thursday, the JSS STU officials shared the details of the open day and the Jayciana. They described Jayciana as 'a vibrant fusion of tradition, creativity, and youthful energy, building bridges across campuses, disciplines, and generations.'
For further details, please visit the official website www.jssstuniv.in.
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