“आगमन – Celebrating New Connections” at SST, SRHU

Published on: October 14, 2025

“आगमन – Celebrating New Connections” at SST, SRHU

The School of Science & Technology (SST), Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized a vibrant Freshers’ Party titled “आगमन – Celebrating New Connections” on 14th October 2025 at the Visvesvaraya Auditorium to warmly welcome the first-year students of Batch 2025–26. The event began with the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony graced by Dr. Pramod Kumar, Dean, SST, along with the faculty members, marking the start of a new journey for the students. In his welcome address, Dr. Kumar encouraged the newcomers to pursue their academic goals with discipline, dedication, and enthusiasm, while appreciating the efforts of the organizing committee and senior students for their creativity and teamwork.

The cultural performances by senior students—including 17 captivating dance and musical acts—brought immense energy and excitement to the stage, reflecting the vibrant spirit of SST. Engaging games and fun activities further enhanced interaction between first- and second-year students, fostering friendship and camaraderie. The highlight of the event was the Ramp Walk, where the freshers showcased confidence and style, earning admiration from the audience and judges alike. Special titles were later awarded, including Mr. Fresher – Bhasker, Ms. Fresher – Ritika Joshi (B.Tech), Mr. Confident – Aakash (BCA), Ms. Confident – Mishti (B.Tech-CSE), Ms. Diva – Tanshvi Chaudhary (B.Tech-CSE), Best Dancer – Diya Kandari (B.Tech-CSE), and Mr. Handsome – Siddhant Posti (B.Tech-CSE).

The celebration concluded with a delightful lunch, bringing together faculty, seniors, and freshers in a spirit of unity and joy. The success of the event was made possible through the dedicated efforts of various committees, including Catering, Discipline, Media & Photography, Sound and DJ, and Decoration Teams. “आगमन” truly marked a memorable beginning for the new batch—celebrating togetherness, creativity, and the excitement of new beginnings.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.