The centenary-year Foundation Day of the Andhra University was observed with ceremonial solemnity and a festive atmosphere at the campus on Sunday, with the institution preparing for its valedictory on Monday.

Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar paid floral tributes to the statue of the university’s first Vice-Chancellor, Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy, at the Administrative Building. Floral tributes were also offered at the university emblem near the main gate, followed by commemorative events at the AU@100 venue.