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Mr. R. Natarajan addresses the gathering at his farewell ceremony

Administrators , Faculty , Institute Events

Seen on the dais from the left: Dr. A. L. Mudaliar (Chairman, Board of Governors), Prof. B. Sengupto (Director), Prof. R. Krishnamurthi (Head of the Department of Humanities) and Mr. R. Natarajan (first Registrar).


Mr. R. Natarajan spent five and a half years at the Institute. His involvement with IIT Madras went well beyond fulfilling his administrative duties. The relationships he maintained with the staff and students were warm and friendly. He was known to have handled any problem presented to him with a lively personal concern. He brought infectious enthusiasm to bear on the organization of all the Gymkhana activities. Mr. R. Natarajan's term as Registrar ended in 1965. A farewell party was organised in his honour in April that year. In the image, addresses the gathering at his farewell ceremony. His speech on this occasion was titled 'A Garland of Memories'.
 

Collection:
Gourishankar Collection
Photograph ID:
001/0207/IMG_0180
Album ID:
Date:
1st April 1965
Place:
OAT
Event:
Farewell

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