PROF. I THIAGARAJAN’S MEMORIAL SERVICE
The memorial service of late Prof. I. Thiagarajan, Adjunct Professor of Economics and Chair Person, Part-Time Programmes, LIBA, was held on 29th June,2021 at 10.am at the LIBA auditorium. The Faculty, Research Associates, Teaching Assistants and staff of LIBA were present at the service. Students of LIBA virtually joined the live streaming on YouTube. The memorial service commenced with a traditional Tamil prayer song. After this, Rev. Fr. Joe Arun, SJ, Director, LIBA lead the memorial service and spoke about his journey with late Prof. I. Thiagarajan. In a moving speech, he spoke about Prof. Thiagarajan’s devotion to the profession of teaching and his loyalty to the Jesuit institution. He explained how this quality made him stand out from others as a unique personality. Fr. Director also spoke about how his profound sense of gratitude, selfless nature and humility made him an inspiration to many; students, colleagues and staff alike. His attention to every detail, sense of focus and his altruistic personality was of a rare kind. Fr.Director also eulogised his greatness and contribution to the growth of the institution. He concluded by saying that the memory of Prof.Thiagarajan would be dearly treasured, his presence would be sorely missed and his legacy would be continued by those aspiring to imbibe his traits. The service ended by all the members paying their homage and offering floral tributes. Fr.Director concluded the service by requesting everyone to spend the day in reflective silence and in ruminating over the virtues of late Prof.Thiagarajan.