A section of the audience at the Special Convocation, 1973

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Institute Events , Convocations , Faculty

The Special Convocation was held at the Central Lecture Theatre (CLT) on 17 November to confer the honourary degree of Doctor of Science on Dr. Erhard Eppler (Minister for Economic Co-operation, Federal Republic of Germany). Dr. Eppler was also the chief guest to the Computer Centre inauguration which was held on the same day.

According to Prof. K. A. V. Pandalai’s speech that was delivered at the Computer Centre inauguration, the Special Convocation was held earlier in the afternoon prior to the inauguration. This speech has been documented by the Archive of IIT Madras.

Seen in the audience, first row, from left, Dr. Malcolm Adiseshiah (Vice Chancellor of Madras University, in white shirt).

Collection:

Gourishankar Collection

Album Name:

1. Special Convocation for Dr. Erhard Eppler 2. Computer Centre Inauguration

Photograph ID:

001/0266/IMG_0103

Album ID:

0266

Date:

17 November 1973

Photographer:

C. Gourishankar (1936-2002). A geologist by qualification, Gourishankar started his career as a photographer after working for many years with the Geological Survey of India. In everything that he did, Gourishankar strove to achieve flawlessness and impeccable quality. Thus his photography too was characterised by this drive for perfection. Every photograph that Gourishankar took was meticulously planned and shot and printed with diligence and patience. Gourishankar carried out most of the official photography at IIT Madras in the 1960s.

Event:

Special Convocation

Place:

Central Lecture Theatre (CLT)