Chandigarh, Sept. 3 -- With vice-president and Panjab University chancellor C P Radhakrishnan set to make his maiden visit to the campus on Friday, the university is in full preparation mode - even as it continues to await the appointment of a regular vice-chancellor.

Preparations for the September 4 visit gathered pace on Wednesday, with the university holding meetings with senior officials and security agencies. An advance security liaison (ASL) meeting was also held on campus, attended by senior Chandigarh Police officials, while another meeting was chaired by officiating vice-chancellor (VC) Prof Meenakshi Goyal to review arrangements.

The campus is being given a quick makeover ahead of the high-profile visit. Painting and other bea...