Hon. Doctorates to be conferred on artistes Enagi Balappa, Prof. Gowri Kuppuswamy and Prof. N. Rajam
The second Annual Convocation of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University will be held at Nityotsava Convention Hall (near Ballal Circle) tomorrow (Mar.7) at 10 am.
Addressing media persons yesterday, University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sarvamangala Shankar said that the University would be presenting Honorary Doctorates to centenarian Enagi
Balappa recognising his immense contributions to theatre, Karnatak Classical vocalist Prof. Gowri Kuppuswamy and Hindustani Violinist Prof. N. Rajam.
Balappa, who is 104-years-old, will not be attending the function owing to his advanced age and VC Dr. Sarvamangala would be visiting Enagi village in Savadatti Taluk, Belagavi, on Mar. 8 to present the Hon. Doctorate to Balappa in person.
Meanwhile, 86-year-old Prof. Gowri Kuppuswamy is from Mysuru. She retired as Professor from University of Mysore Fine Arts College. Another stalwart Prof. N. Rajam, who is 80-years-old is the Professor Emeritus of Benaras Hindu University and resides in Mumbai.
A total of 47 students will receive their degrees during the Convocation, including 18 gold medals to 12 students, cash prizes to 3 students along with the ranks to 9 students.
Renowned violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam (in pic) will deliver the Convocation Address. Governor and Chancellor Vajubhai R. Vala will preside. Minister for Higher Education Pro-Chancellor Basavaraj Rayareddy will be present. The event will be followed by a musical concert by alumni students of the University.
List of Medal and Prize Winners
Faculty of Vocal Music
Akshata Gajanan Hegde ,MA in Hindustani Music, 2 medals
Sandhya Bhat ,MA in Hindustani Music, 3 medals
Kiranmayi G. ,Vittal MA in Hindustani Music ,1 medal
Harilakshmi ,MA in Karnatak Music ,2 medals and 1 cash prize
Surabhi ,MA in Karnatak Music ,1 medal and 1 cash prize
H.T. Harsha ,MA in Karnatak Music, 1 medal
Usha, BA in Karnatak Music. 2 medals
Ashaparvathi Bhat ,BA in Karnatak Music ,2 medals
Shreeranga N. Katti ,BA in Hindustani Music, 1 cash prize
Faculty of Instrumental Music
Anantharam, MA in Hindustani Instrument (Tabla), 1 medal
Faculty of Dance
Apoorva Sameer Rao ,MA in Bharatanatyam ,1 medal
Nagarekha G. Rao, MA in Bharatanatyam ,1 medal
B. Amrutha ,BA in Bharatanatyam, 1 medal
This post was published on March 6, 2017 6:53 pm