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August 14, 2024

Attend 78th Independence Day of India celebration on Aug. 15

Submitted by Parth Panchmatia

The Indian Student Association invites the university community, family and friends to celebrate the 78th Independence Day of India at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Long's Park.

Indian Independence Day is celebrated every year as a reminder of the country's pride, virtues, cultural richness, diversity and history.

Subbaratnam Muthukrishnan, university distinguished professor emeritus, will serve as the distinguished chief guest for the event.

A short flag-hoisting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be followed by a short speech from Muthukrishnan.