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Building connections: ±«Óătv Network India event bringing local alumni and current students together 

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On March 27, 2025, ±«Óătv World hosted the ±«Óătv Network India networking event in Traditions Hall with the Students of India Association. The event was an enthusiastic gathering of Indian alumni living in the area, ±«Óătv faculty, local leaders, and current students from India. It was designed to spark conversation and inspiring stories, as well as expand professional networks. Students learned about career opportunities offered to them post-graduation, as well as how to gain experience through strategic networking.   

“It’s events like this that remind you what an incredible community we have here at ±«Óătv, a community that continues to grow and thrive with each passing year,” Students of India Association President says. “We bring a rich cultural heritage to ±«Óătv. Our traditions, our festivals, and our values all contribute to the vibrant community here, showcasing the resilience, unity, and creativity that defines us.” The at ±«Óătv brings together the culturally diverse Indian Student community, offering professional development and promoting bull pride.  

In his welcoming remarks, — a distinguished ±«Óătv professor of chemical, biological, and materials engineering, focusing on sustainability and solar power— had wonderful advice for the students in attendance. “While you are here, you develop your network and contacts,” Goswami explains. “The best contacts you will have will be your own professors, because that relationship can become a life-long one.”   

Dr. Nirmita Roy holding up hand with bulls sign and speaking at the podium

, a ±«Óătv graduate and Instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering, kicked off the event by discussing her personal experience at ±«Óătv. “±«Óătv has really been a launchpad for me. I wouldn't be here without the mentors who said, ‘I've been there. Let me just help you out,’” Roy explains. “So, don't hesitate to engage with the alumni and faculty tonight. These conversations can lead to beautiful relationships.”   

During the event, attendees engaged in an interactive activity where students were able to receive professional advice and hear inspiring stories from ±«Óătv alumni, ±«Óătv faculty, and local leaders. Students were able to ask questions such as “What inspired you to pursue your current career?” as well as “What’s a typical day in your job look like?” and “What’s the best piece of advice you received early in your career?”   

During the event, attendees engaged in an interactive activity where students were able to receive professional advice and hear inspiring stories from ±«Óătv alumni, ±«Óătv Faculty and local leaders.

Dr. Uday Murthy, a Muma College of Business professor, shared his inspirations for pursuing his current career. He came to the U.S. in 1983 to attend Drexel University for his Masters. “Drexel was unique in that they required students to purchase an Apple Lisa— Apple’s predecessor of the Macintosh—for my teaching assistantship,” Murthy explains. “It was a crash course.” This requirement eventually led to a doctorate degree and a love for how Accounting and Information Systems intersect.   

Goswami shared a typical day as a university professor. “A typical day at the university is meeting with students and teaching,” Goswami says. “I meet with graduate students in groups or individually, meet with undergraduate students during office hours, as well as going to the lab to make sure research work is available.”   

An alumna who is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, shared the best advice she received early on in her career. “Move around, step outside, and don’t be shy,” she said. “Talk to people. We’ve all been through this, as Roy said. We’re happy to help.”   

The students were able to ask questions individually with all the attendees, gaining a wide range of advice from different voices of the industries they are interested in entering, whether that be academia, engineering, medicine, or other fields of interest.   

Student Government President speaking at the podium

±«Óătv Student Government President offered his perspective on the importance of getting involved on campus and networking. “By getting involved on campus, I grew into someone who’s capable of serving as student body president. Today, I have the privilege of representing about 50,000 students all over ±«Óătv’s campuses,” Gottipati says. “And none of that would be possible without the supportive community here are ±«Óătv. It gave me confidence, purpose, and a second home.”   

In closing, Dr. Kiki Caruson reminded attendees that they can stay connected through—which brings alumni, students, and faculty over LinkedIn—to further conversation, professional networks and contacts, and maintain lifelong friendships.   

Caruson wrapped up by asking the group to consider supporting the during ±«Óătv’s Annual Giving Week from April 7-April 11. “The fund is used for any international student who has some kind of event back home that impacts his or her ability to continue at ±«Óătv,” Caruson explains. “If you have friends, family, or you’d like to give, you don’t have to make a big donation. A little bit goes a long way, and it could really help a student who finds themselves in need for no fault of their own.”  

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