Dorothy Roy Tariang, a girl from Jowai was awarded Gold Medal for
being the topper in MBA programme of the Assam Don Bosco University.
She secured the highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 9.29
out of 10.0.
Born to Dr (Mrs) Iwbih Nylla Tariang, a Senior Veterinary Officer and
journalist father Dr. Anirban Roy at Mynthong in Jowai, Dorothy Roy
Tariang did her specialization in Human Resource Management.
This is for the first time a girl from Meghalaya has emerged as a
topper in the MBA programme of the Assam Don Bosco University.
Dorothy Roy Tariang was awarded the Gold Medal at the 12th Convocation
of the Assam Don Bosco University held on Saturday evening at the
Tapesia campus near Guwahati.
Euphoric with the success, Dorothy said she would like to work for the
development of the people of Meghalaya.
Before joining the MBA programme of the Assam Don Bosco University,
Dorothy did her graduation in English Literature from the Amity
University.
Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who is also the Visitor of Assam
Don Bosco University, graced the occasion and gave away awards to the
toppers.
In his convocation address to the graduating students, Gulab Chand
Kataria said, “As the new young workforce of our beloved country,
you are joining millions of youths with dreams, visions, innovative
ideas and hopes for a better India.”
The Governor asked the students to try to be a part of the workforce
which makes meaningful changes in the lives of the people of India
through innovative ideas and dedication.
Chancellor of Assam Don Bosco University, Fr. Januarius Sangma, while
addressing the graduates said, ‘The world stands before you, as a
canvas awaiting your brush-strokes, a stage awaiting your performance,
a laboratory awaiting your experiments, and the nation awaiting your
leadership.”
During his welcome address, the Vice Chancellor of Assam Don Bosco
University, Fr. (Dr) Jose Palely, extended his congratulations to the
graduates. He expressed his hope that as they leave this campus, they
will find it easier to accept change and adapt tenaciously to the
changing times.
Gold Medals were presented to 36 outstanding graduates with the
highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in each programme,
spanning various categories.