While India celebrated Teachers’ Day on Saturday, the University of Madras marked the beginning of its 170th year of academic legacy. To commemorate the milestone, the university launched ‘UoM – Legacy 170’, a month‑long series of events that will showcase the institution’s history and achievements.
The series is organized by a core committee of about 25 members drawn from faculty, non‑teaching staff, and student leaders across the five campuses. The committee will plan a range of activities, including UoM – Acumen 170, an e‑poster competition that highlights academic milestones; UoM – Triumph 170, cricket and badminton tournaments celebrating sports achievements; UoM – Mosaic 170, which features dance, music, fine arts, and literature; UoM – Thirai 170, a short‑film project that captures the university’s legacy for social media; and UoM – Awaken 170, a marathon promoting education for all.
The month‑long celebrations will culminate in a larger event that will involve alumni members. Registrar Rita John said the alumni network is currently limited and that these activities will make the campus vibrant and attract more people.
Looking ahead, the committee plans to hold events every month, leading up to a gala event next year. The university will also dig into its archives to create an exhibition of milestone documents. Funding for the year‑long series will come from sponsorships and appeals to alumni.
