“I Would Have Loved to Study at a University Like Galgotias,” Says Sonu Sood at Rotaract Installation Ceremony
Greater Noida, 26 September 2026: Actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood joined students at Galgotias University as Chief Guest for the Installation and Pinning Ceremony of the Rotaract Club of Galgotias University, encouraging them to make community service a part of their lives. Reflecting on his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and his continuing community work, Sood shared lessons from…
On September 26, 2026, actor and humanitarian Sonu Sood attended the installation and pinning ceremony of the Rotaract Club at Galgotias University, pledging his support for the students to incorporate community service into their lives. Sonu Sood drew from his own experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing community work, urging students to recognize their surroundings and find personal ways to contribute to society.
Expressing his desire to study at a university like Galgotias, Sood also took part in a fireside chat with students. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership for the 2026-27 term, as the outgoing Rotaract Club team handed over responsibilities to the incoming leadership. Activities included the Four-Way Test, Change of Guard, Collaring Ceremony, oath-taking, and the installation of the Board of Directors.
Dr. Dhruv Galgotia, CEO of Galgotias University, praised Sonu Sood's commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic and his ongoing engagement with communities, highlighting how Rotaract provides students a valuable opportunity to step outside the classroom and make practical, sustained contributions. The newly installed team will lead the Club's activities and community-service initiatives for the upcoming term.
Following the ceremony, Sonu Sood visited the iOS Development Centre at Galgotias University, where he observed App Fair 2026, showcasing student-developed applications. In conversation with the students, Sood learned about their app ideas, development journeys, and the problems they aimed to solve. The showcase is a part of Galgotias University's iOS Student Developer Program, powered by Apple and Infosys.
Over the past three years, the program has resulted in 84 applications launched on the App Store, with more than 20 additional apps in development and three student-led startups emerging from the initiative.
Apple has recognized Galgotias University on its global website for the impressive work of student developers such as Sharon Bruce, whose app Artistica, and Karan Kumar, who developed the women's health app Sakhi. These success stories exemplify how students are using technology to address everyday needs, embodying the spirit of community service central to Sonu Sood's visit.
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