Amity University on Thursday organized a special convocation to confer the award of Honorary Doctorate Degree upon Prof. (Dr.) Edmund Weber, from University of Frankfurt, Germany at University Campus in Noida.
The convocation began with a ceremonial procession, led by the entry of venerated members of the management including Dr. Ashok K Chauhan- Founder President, Amity Group, Dr. (Mrs.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh and Dr. Gurinder Singh, Additional Group Vice Chancellor, Amity who walked the aisle wearing impressive ceremonious gowns.
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh declared the "Special Convocation" open.
Dr. Ashok K Chauhan commended Dr. Weber for his research and immense knowledge on eastern cultures and religions.
"The development of a nation is only through skill development since behind every successful goal achievement comes proper skills development," said Dr. Chauhan
During the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Edmund Weber was conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy for his continuous exemplary efforts in promoting India's place of prominence in World Culture and Society through his visionary approach to the study of interfaith relations.
Accepting the degree, Prof. (Dr.) Edmund Weber expressed his gratitude to receive the Doctorate Honoris Causa from Amity University.
Dr. Weber praised Dr. Ashok Chauhan for his charitable work and said that the most relevant charity in India is Scientific Education as it promotes progress of an individual and Nation at large.
He suggested Amity to start courses on the work of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam and to develop inter-cultural and inter-religious learning.
Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University Uttar Pradesh declared the "Special Convocation" closed.
