Sir M. Visvesvaraya metro station is hosting an exhibition that gives commuters a glimpse of the rich legacy of the Central College campus, located in the heart of the city.

Students of Bengaluru Central University, along with the Srishti School of Art Design and Technology, have organised the exhibition that traces the 160-year-old history of Central College till the birth of Bengaluru Central University last year.

Apart from documents and photographs, display panels also feature alumni who have made their mark in different fields as well as teachers who have taught at the university. There are profiles of physicist Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, writer Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, politician and stateman C. Rajagopalachari, journalist P. Lankesh and scientist C.N.R. Rao.

Documenting history

S. Japhet, Vice Chancellor, said that the aim of the exhibition is not only to document the history, but also reclaim and revive the rich intellectual legacy of Central College, which is the headquarters of the BCU. “The portraits remind us of how vibrant the college was. It’s not only about the past, but also about the future of BCU,” he said.

Students who saw the exhibition on their way to college said that they were pleasantly surprised to learn that several eminent personalities had studied in their college. “After I saw the exhibition, I went back to my lecturer and asked him more about them. I feel proud that I am studying in this college,” said Rahul S., a student.

The panels have captions in English and Kannada. The exhibition will be on for two weeks.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Staff Reporter / April 07th, 2018