Yunus delivers lecture at University of Mysore
Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus inaugurated centenary celebrations at University of Mysore by delivering Centenary Lecture at the university recently, according a message received in the capital yesterday. It was celebrated as the beginning of the universitys year-long Centenary Celebrations. This year, the university, with over 1,00,000 students, is completing its 100 years. Vice Chancellor Professor K S Rangappa sent a senior Professor earlier this year to Dhaka to personally invite Professor Yunus on his behalf to inaugurate the centenary celebrations by giving the Centenary Lecture on his vision on Redesigning Economics to Redesign the World. The lecture was attended by 1500 people. Professor Yunus launched the Centenary Lecture Series with a Nobel Lecture. First time in the history of the university, where second President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnanused to teach, had a Nobel Laureate giving a lecture. The Vice-Chancellor ceremoniously greeted him with traditional Peta (traditional Mysore) cap, shawl, and a detailed bust made of sandalwood.
