The Apollo Reader’s Club Celebrated the Joy of Reading and Respect for Intellectual Rights
The Apollo University, through its vibrant Reader’s Club, celebrated World Book and Copyright Day with an engaging lineup of activities that highlighted the importance of books, intellectual property, and the joy of reading in the digital age.
The event was graced by Dr. H. Vinod Bhat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of The Apollo University, as the Chief Guest. In his inspiring address, Dr. Bhat emphasized that “reading is not merely a hobby or an interest—it is a habit that shapes one’s perspective.” Reflecting on the journey of the Reader’s Club since its inception, he expressed pride in how it has grown into one of the university’s earliest and most impactful student-led initiatives promoting reading culture across the campus.
The celebration featured a thoughtful presentation by a student from the School of Technology (SoT), K.Dilli Priya, a first year, AIML aspirant on the relevance of World Book and Copyright Day and how copyright plays a crucial role in preserving an author’s intellectual rights. This was followed by a student talk by S.Janya sri, 2nd year Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences, that shed light on the need to celebrate this day, the global awareness surrounding it, and its contemporary significance.
A quiz competition also added an element of interactive learning, encouraging students to participate actively and enhance their knowledge about books, authors, and copyright laws. One of the highlights of the event was an audiovisual presentation that creatively explored the theme “Copyright and Reading in a Digitally Sound Society”, accentuating the evolving relevance of intellectual property in today’s world. In his address, Dr. Bhat delved deep into the philosophy of reading. He shared insights on different types of readers and how one can choose books based on individual resonance and purpose. He encouraged students to let books “disturb” them in a way that sparks self-reflection and personal transformation. “Reading should not only inform but reform—it should push you towards becoming a better version of yourself,” he said. Dr. Bhat also reminisced about some of his personal favorites—books that deeply disturbed his thoughts and sleep, compelling him to reflect, grow, and embrace change. “Those are the books that mold us, that quietly stir a revolution within,” he added with heartfelt conviction. He concluded by reminding the students that there is no right or wrong way to read—as long as the journey from the first to the last page continues, the value of reading endures.
The event was coordinated under the leadership of Dr. B. Nageswara Rao, Associate Professor, SoT, and Faculty Coordinator of the Reader’s Club. The presence of Dr. S. S. Shani, Assistant Director, Student Affairs, added further warmth and value to the celebration.
The celebration was a perfect blend of academic reflection, creative expression, and joyful participation—truly living up to the spirit of World Book and Copyright Day.
The event was graced by Dr. H. Vinod Bhat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of The Apollo University, as the Chief Guest. In his inspiring address, Dr. Bhat emphasized that “reading is not merely a hobby or an interest—it is a habit that shapes one’s perspective.” Reflecting on the journey of the Reader’s Club since its inception, he expressed pride in how it has grown into one of the university’s earliest and most impactful student-led initiatives promoting reading culture across the campus.
The celebration featured a thoughtful presentation by a student from the School of Technology (SoT), K.Dilli Priya, a first year, AIML aspirant on the relevance of World Book and Copyright Day and how copyright plays a crucial role in preserving an author’s intellectual rights. This was followed by a student talk by S.Janya sri, 2nd year Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences, that shed light on the need to celebrate this day, the global awareness surrounding it, and its contemporary significance.
A quiz competition also added an element of interactive learning, encouraging students to participate actively and enhance their knowledge about books, authors, and copyright laws. One of the highlights of the event was an audiovisual presentation that creatively explored the theme “Copyright and Reading in a Digitally Sound Society”, accentuating the evolving relevance of intellectual property in today’s world. In his address, Dr. Bhat delved deep into the philosophy of reading. He shared insights on different types of readers and how one can choose books based on individual resonance and purpose. He encouraged students to let books “disturb” them in a way that sparks self-reflection and personal transformation. “Reading should not only inform but reform—it should push you towards becoming a better version of yourself,” he said. Dr. Bhat also reminisced about some of his personal favorites—books that deeply disturbed his thoughts and sleep, compelling him to reflect, grow, and embrace change. “Those are the books that mold us, that quietly stir a revolution within,” he added with heartfelt conviction. He concluded by reminding the students that there is no right or wrong way to read—as long as the journey from the first to the last page continues, the value of reading endures.
The event was coordinated under the leadership of Dr. B. Nageswara Rao, Associate Professor, SoT, and Faculty Coordinator of the Reader’s Club. The presence of Dr. S. S. Shani, Assistant Director, Student Affairs, added further warmth and value to the celebration.
The celebration was a perfect blend of academic reflection, creative expression, and joyful participation—truly living up to the spirit of World Book and Copyright Day.
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