First Convocation of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University

Symbiosis Skills and Professional University conducted the first convocation of the batch of students of 2017 on Saturday 6th February 2021. Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. S.B. Mujumdar presided over the event in the presence of Pro Chancellor Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Vice Chancellor Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma, Registrar Mr. B. B. Patil and COE Mr. Pramod Bhadakwade. The chief guest for the Convocation program was Shri. Subhash Desai Ji, Hon’ble Minister for Industries, Mining and Marathi Language, Government of . Shri. Ravi Gogia Ji, Fiat Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. was the Guest of Honor. The convocation had 171 students of BBA Management and B.Sc. Beauty and Wellness graduating. The Chancellor’s Gold Medal was awarded to toppers of each program. Topper in BBA Retail: Ms. Shipra Jain, Topper in BBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Mr. Bahul Chandwani, Topper in BBA Port and Terminal Management: Mr. Neeraj Gadkari and Topper in B.Sc. Beauty and Wellness: Ms. Jasmine Sinha. All graduating students received their Degree Certificates from Pro. Chancellor Dr. Swati Mujumdar and Vice Chancellor Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma. The event was attended by members of Governing Body, Board of Management, Academic Council, Special Guests and members of media. The event was conducted following the safety norms of Social Distancing.

SSPU: A Shooting Destination Visit of Mangeshkar Family to SSPU

Symbiosis Skills and Professional Ms. Usha Tai Mangheshkar ji daughter of Pandit Shri. University campus is steadily establishing and Ms Shevanti (Shudhamati) and the as a shooting destination for the films and youngest sister among , and web series. Recently we had a shoot of Meena Khadikar, with Shri Hridaynath Mangheshkar ji , (Music- Marathi film ‘Mangalashtak Returns’ Director), Shri Adinath Mangheshkar (Nephew to Ms Lata which went on for 15 long days. Mangheshkar ji), Shri Mayuresh Pai (CEO, LM Studio ), Shri Sainath Durge (Academic Expert) and Shri Rajiv Mishra HOD of School of Media Management Dr. (Director Tourism & Principal , Sir J. J. College of Architecture, Girish Rangnekar took this as an ) visited our Symbiosis Skills and Professional opportunity to interact with young artists University, Pune and had a guided tour of the campus facilities. and crew members of the film and gave It was indeed an honour for Symbiosis Skills and Professional them interesting insights about the University Pune to have Mangeshkar Family at the campus. growth and opportunities in over-the-top (OTT) industry and explained them about the new program ‘BBA in Digital Filmmaking’.

Webinar on “Career Opportunities in Webinar on “Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a Career Automobile Sector” Opportunity” School of Automobile Engineering School of Automobile Engineering organized a webinar on organized a webinar on “Career “Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a Career Opportunity” for Opportunities in Automobile Sector” for all the undergraduate students and Staff of Symbiosis Skills and all the students on 20th February 2021. Professional University on 11th February 2021. The guest The guest speaker for the session was Mr. speaker for the session was Mr. Abhay Jere, Chief Innovation Anand Bhangaonkar, Executive Vice Officer, Ministry of Education, Government of India. He President, Piaggio Vehicle Pvt. Ltd. He discussed various initiatives taken by the government to discussed the recent developments in the promote Entrepreneurship. He also encouraged students to automotive sectors and the CMVR learn new skills to solve problems and to develop a mind-set regulations related to BSVI Emission and that will enable them to innovate. OBD.

Course on Electric Vehicle Service Technician Webinar on “National Innovation and The course on Electric Vehicle Service Technician under ASDC Start-up Policy” started on 16th February 2021. A total of 20 students have Dr. Charudatta Pathak, Director School of enrolled for this course. The course is conducted by Prof. Automobile Engineering was invited as a Ganesh Lohar, Prof. Shweta Jain and Mr. Devendra Tapkir. After guest speaker for a Webinar on “ National completion of the course, attendees can get a clear overview of Innovation and Start-up Policy” organized the Indian Automotive industry with a good amount of by the School of Architecture, Urban understanding of Electric Two-wheelers along with detailed Development and Planning on 3rd Feb components level knowledge and functionality of the 2021. components.

Industrial Visit to FIAT Interaction with 12th Science students of SJC Prof. Roshan Bhagat and Prof Sagar Dr. Charudatta Pathak, Director of School of Automobile Biradar, faculties from School of Engineering along with Prof. Sumit Dubal, Prof. Sagar Khedkar Automobile Engineering visited Shirur on and Prof. Rajkumar Baghel interacted with 12th Science 5th February 2021 and Mulshi on 17th students of Symbiosis Junior High School during their visit to February 2021 for mobilization of the Skill Centre on 5th February 2021. The objective of the visit was second batch of Diploma in Manufacturing to make the students aware of the facilities and labs present in Excellence (FIAT). They also attended the the Skill Centre. meeting with the Board of Directors, FIAT and Anganwadi Sevikas of Shirur and Mulshi.

Meeting with GDEPL

School of Architecture Urban Development and Planning had meeting Visit to the PCMC Office with G. D. Environmental Pvt. Ltd. (GDEPL) to understand environment protection Students of Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban through waste treatment and Development and Planning had visited the Pimpri-Chinchwad management business on 26th February Municipal Corporation Office 26th February 2021 to present the 2021. finalized plans and drawings regarding the Kiwale Re- development project. G. D. Environmental Pvt. Ltd. (GDEPL) is in environment protection through waste treatment and management business. GDEPL will run treatment units at various spots in Pune and now expanding to other cities of India. G. D. Environmental Pvt. Ltd. (GDEPL) would like to run short courses of up to 5 days jointly with SAUDP.

Guest lecture by Ar. Dean D’Cruz Kiwale Re-development Project Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban Development and Development and Planning had organized Planning collaborated with Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal a guest lecture by Ar. Dean D’Cruz on 10th Corporation to redevelop six sites in the Kiwale village. The six February 2021. In this session, the sites were, the Y junction near Mukai Chowk, the Panchayat Architect spoke about the journey of his Office, Banyan Tree opposite SSPU, the Kiwale Ghat, and the firm from a temporary structure to a well- Ravet Ghat. The SAUDP students were divided into groups of built space. He enlightened the students six, with fifteen groups in total. The design competition was on grey and green structures and the way held for each site between the teams. This competition helped towards sustainability. He also spoke students to understand the process and challenges faced in about the various projects taken up by his practical world. firm and gave elaborate details on its Understanding James Law’s journey planning and construction. Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban Development and Planning had organized a guest lecture by Ar. James Law 17th February 2021. In this lecture students learnt about Cybertecture and what the issues are which are leading for people to follow this stream and how it is beneficial for the upcoming generations. The guest spoke about 3D printing, Aluminum Pod houses and Robotic construction.

Guest Lecture by Ar. Milind Randive Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban Development and Planning organized a guest lecture by Ar. Milind Randive on Hospital Design. In this lecture, the students were made aware of different types of hospitals, purpose of different departments and also the circulation inside the hospital.

Placement and Internship First Stage Presentation of Kiwale Redevelopment Project

Marquardt India Pvt Ltd Students of Symbiosis School of Architecture, Urban Ms. Niyati Dolas, Ms. Mrunali Rajgire and Development and Planning presented their first stage work Mr. Omkar Nalavade Students from School progress on the Kiwale Redevelopment Project to the Pimpri- of Mechatronics Engineering got selected Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Officials on 15th February as graduate Engineer Trainee at 2021. Marquardt India Pvt Ltd.

Skoda Auto India Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Atharva Raje and Mr. Rohan Alande Students from School of Automobile

Engineering got selected as Interns at

Skoda Auto India Pvt. Ltd. TOYCATHON 2021 Toycathon 2021 is an inter-ministerial initiative organized by Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell with support from All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Shape-3D Mr. Romit Handa Student from School of Automobile Engineering got selected as Business Development Executive at Shape- 3D.

MoU with Beauty and Wellness Sector Session on International Opportunities in Beauty and Skill Council Wellness School of Beauty and Wellness Organised one day Session on Symbiosis Skills and Professional International Opportunities in Beauty and Wellness on 11th University signed Symbiosis Skills and February 2021. Mr Jitin Chawla CEO of Study Abroad and India’s Professional University. Top career Counsellor and one of the well-known Dietician Dt Ekta Jain gave an informative session to students. Mr Jitin Chawla discussed on various aspects like scope, eligibility and international career opportunities in countries with the department of Beauty and Wellness. He first gave a talk on how to be an entrepreneur in Beauty and Wellness Industry and also discussed in brief about the entrepreneur websites and digital marketing techniques. Later Dt Ekta Jain discussed how she has reached her career path and what is required to be successful dietician. Finally, Miss Bushra (Senior Consultant) from Study Industry Visits for Associations Abroad told how students should build their profile to be eligible for best International Universities and build their scope BOBST India Pvt Ltd has taken a lead in the in various career in Beauty, Wellness and Nutrition. field of short term courses. School of Beauty and Wellness has taken an initiative to meet their representatives for an association with BOBST.

Industry meet with Balance Nutrition Visit of Kaya Skin Clinic to SSPU Industry meeting on online platform with Balance Nutrition, The representatives of Kaya Skin Clinic Pioneers in application based diet consultancy was organized visited SSPU on 15th Feb 2021 for on 10th February 2021 by School of Beauty and Wellness. considering the possibility of starting joint Founder members Ms Khyati Rupani and Mr Vishal Rupani courses with the School of Beauty and were present. This meeting aimed at collaboration of Industry Wellness. The highlights of this meeting with Academics. Joint venture between SSPU and Balance were Internships and Placements. Nutrition was also discussed.

Guest session on “Visual Merchandising Panel Discussion on “Retail disruptions and emerging

and In-Store Experience” opportunities in omni-channel world of retail”

School of Retail Management organised a School of Retail Management organised a Panel Discussion guest session on the topic “Visual Session on 13th February 2021 on the topic “Retail disruptions Merchandising and In-Store Experience” and emerging opportunities in omni-channel world of retail”. th on 11 February 2021 by Mr. Gajpal Singh by expert panellists Mr. A. Ranganathan (Chief Executive Officer Rathore. Mr. Rathore comes with 15+ – Indusdiva.com) and Mr. Surender Gnanaolivu (Sr. Consultant years, with exposure to global working Retail Experience, 4Dimensions and Chief Retail Strategist, environment and worked with big brands Kinematics). Session moderator Dr. C. J. Rajendra Prasad first like Arrow, Raymond, Aéropostale, IZOD, shared the vision and mission of the Symbiosis Skills and

Gant & Nautica etc. He discussed about Professional University, Pune. The guests shared information practical aspects of retail Store and layout on various key concept pertaining to the omni-channel retail designs and façade design. and why it is being increasingly embraced by the retailers.

ASDC Training Dr. Siddharth Shimpi and Dr. Sagar Bhadange faculties from School of Retail Management coached the students of ASDC as Trainers for Social Media Marketing for Auto Dealership from 26th February 2021. This course is sponsored by the World Bank in association with ASDC (Automotive Skills Development Council).

Interaction with students of Symbiosis Junior College Dr. C.J. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. Hima Gupta and Capt. Vivek Saihgal gave a presentation of the programs under BBA Management

to the Students of Symbiosis Junior College, Kiwale on 3rd February 2021, to draw the interest of the students for these courses.

Patrons Editorial Team Dr. S. B. Mujumdar – Chancellor, SSPU Dr. Rahul Viswe - Dy. Librarian Dr. Swati Mujumdar – Pro Chancellor, SSPU Dr. Nandkumar Shinde - IDSC Dr. Ashwini Kumar Sharma – Vice Chancellor, SSPU

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