Chicago IL: Chicago State University student body of 5000 and its faculty is waiting for Mr. Chandrababu Naiduâ€™s visit to its campus to receive an honorary doctorate. CSU first time in its history announced an honorary doctorate to a foreign head of government Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of State of Andhra Pradesh, India.

As university prepares to host him at a mega event, top officials of university requested the Indian media to give more insights about the Chief Ministerâ€™s visit and its impact on CSU and South Side of Chicago.

Speaking about the CSU, Dr. Thomas J. Calhoun, Jr, President of Chicago State University said that, the Chicago State University is one of the great universities in Illinois; it was formed 150 years ago. Now it offers bachelor degrees to doctoral degrees. We welcome all students; particularly, those who seek upward mobility, first generation in family go to college; from underserved areas, minorities; who are working students, raising children, returning back to school. We are a university of people, we are proud of our accomplishments,excited about our next 150 years.

Speaking on this awarding honorary doctorate to Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India, Dr. Calhoun, Jr, said that Chicago State University\'s Board of Governors unanimously awarded an honorary doctorate to the Chief Minister. We anticipate that he will be visiting our campus to be awarded the degree. His work is world renowned. The way he utilized high technology to bring a higher standard of living for the people of low or meagre resources, and be very competitive in nationally and internationally in IT areas. He is just a remarkable individual and we are very proud that he accepted our offer. He will become an alumnus of our university. It is far more of an honor for us than for him. He further added that the Chief Minister is a person who believes in people. When he sees the young people whose minds are benefiting from the excellent education they get at Chicago State University and to know that his vision that we share and that we want to expropriate so that we can expand and provide the same kind of opportunities that he gave to his people to our students. I think it will put a smile on his face.

On CSU acting as possible gateway for commerce between Andhra and Illinois, Dr. Calhoun said that, our two states have a lot to offer each other. The CM will have the opportunity to visit with our top leaders. They all will be invited. There will be significant announcements of new kinds of partnerships, not only between Chicago State University and Andhra universities, but also between Illinois and Andhra Pradesh.

Dr. Angela Henderson, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs said that, entire CSU community is very excited and deeply honored that the Chief Minister will be visiting us. His visit will reverberate educationally, economically and having him visit us from India to speak to us and work with us will offer hope and inspiration to all.

Noted political science Professor Dr. Bernard Rowan in his comments described the Chief Minister as a great leader and a person open to other cultures and societies and in the mission of serving those whom not have been served as properly as they should have been in the past, and building a bridge to the future. Dr. Rowan further said that he is a very impressive person, I love to meet him, I love for the university, May colleagues to meet him, I love to have him the chance to get to know the people in the south of Chicago. Some of the same challenges and opportunities that he faces are faced by other leaders here; I love to engage him in conversation; I love to thank him for supporting Chicago State University with the opportunity to be a part of the Obama Singh grant and to operationalize it with the wonderful people of his province and country.

Dr. David Kanis, Professor and Vice President in his remarks said that, we are anxiously waiting for the arrival of the Chief Minister. What he could do to the South Side of Chicago is to inspire the both old and young to do special things with their lives. The Chief Minister has done phenomenal things to the State of Andhra Pradesh both the divided and undivided. We would love to have him come here and inspire our people to think of doing what he has done for the rights of women, higher education, entrepreneurship, and innovation. I met the Chief Minister twice myself, sort of like meeting Abraham Lincoln or Ronald Reagan! I have been so impressed with his vision, and I really like to see him do the same in Chicago where thousands of people can hear him.

Professor Rohan Attele, Chairman of Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, said that the Chief Minister\'s address will leave an indelible mark on our minds. His greatest legacy and the one he would cherish the most would be his inspiration of the young minds. They will be inspired to create, innovate, and lead the communities we serve on paths of upward mobility. No other Chief Minister will get this marvelous and unique opportunity! The Chief Ministers visit will also promote commerce between Illinois and Andhra Pradesh. The two states have a lot to offer to each other. We will benefit from our expertise in construction sector, IT, pharmaceuticals, energy, and education. The Chief Mister will meet the political leadership at local, state, and federal level. Our two states will be forever linked in an unshakable bond because of this historic visit.

Speaking about the Chief Ministerâ€™s visit, Dr. Rao Achanta, Chairman University-Industry Partnerships, said that, for past few years we have made tremendous progress in collaboration with universities in the Telugu speaking states. Dr. Achanta said that Mr. Chandrababu Naidu is only the second Head of a Government to receive an honorary doctorate from the University.

Chicago State University faculty and student body of more than a five thousand, eagerly await his visit. It will leave a long lasting impression on our minds inspiring them to succeed, adopt IT and various technologies for the betterment of their lives and contribute for uplifting of underserved communities

Photographs and Press release by: Asian Media USA

CSU and Chicago await Andhra Chief Minister Naiduâ€™ Visit