1 March,March 2017 2017 Buzz Volume 7, Issue I www.mriu.edu.in ASSOCHAM AWARDS FOR MANAV RACHNA ASSOCHAM declares Manav Rachna International University as the ‘Best University providing Global Exposure’ and Manav Rachna International School, Sector 51 Noida as ‘Best School in providing ICT and STEM Education! The National Excellence Awards was bestowed upon education institutions, universities, colleges, schools, technology and service providers who have continuously been contributing significantly in bringing good quality and high value education as a way forward to skill development, employability, research and innovations. anav Rachna International University was ogies in curriculum de- the proud recipient of the National Education sign, pedagogical meth- Excellence Award 2017 for the ‘Best Univer- ods and learning systems sity providing Global Exposure’; at the level while empowering them Mof Schools, Manav Rachna International School, Sector 51 with invaluable global ex- Noida won the ASSOCHAM National Education Excellence posure. This brings in the Award 2017 as the ‘Best School in providing ICT and STEM experience of thinking Education! The awards were presented at Hotel Imperial, Jan- critically and creatively path, New Delhi. about the most defining While Dr N.C. Wadhwa, Vice Chancellor, MRIU received issues in global enterprise MRIU’s ASSOCHAM award; Ms Nindiya Saket, Principal, and the development of MRIS 51, Noida, received the ASSOCHAM accolade for her personal leadership abili- School. ties to effectively manage It is noteworthy that by being actively engaged in part- complex work-place envi- nerships with international universities of repute across the ronments — skills highly globe, all out efforts are made at MRIU to help students attain valued by potential em- the necessary skills to succeed not just in the classroom but ployers.” also in the global workplace scenario. Through professional Commenting on the education in various fields, joint exchange programmes and win by MRIS 51, Noida’s twining projects, cultural awareness and foreign language Dr Prashant Bhalla stated, studies, MRIU looks into various aspects of students’ holis- “As an Institution, MRIS, tic development, inculcating among them international best Noida has put itself at the practices in education to prepare them for the global market. forefront of educational Deeply appreciative of the recognition accorded to MRIU, change in India as we move from 20th century learning prac- been incorporating latest practices in education related to Dr Prashant Bhalla, President, MREI, said, “Our tie-ups with tices towards developing global entrepreneurs of the 21st ICT and STEM such as ROBOTICS, SMART Classes, ERP (En- academic pioneers and visionary universities around the century.” terprise Resource Planning), ICT LAB, CORE Engineering/ world helps students imbibe the latest practices and technol- It maybe mentioned in this regard that MRIS 51 Noida has Skill Lab, WEB Conferencing and the like. INSIDE 02 Students Speak Achievements and 04 awards Events and 06 happenings 10 Alumni Buzz 11 CSR Activities MRIU SHINES AT THE ECONOMIC TIMES BEST EDUCATION BRANDS 2017! FMeH Activities 12 anav Rachna International University was awarded as one of ‘The SPORTS BONANZA MEconomic Times Best Education Brands 2017’ at Taj Palace, New Del- hi on 24th February, 2017. autam Gambhir visited the Manav Rachna Sports Science Centre EVENTS AND MORE 13 Manish Sisodia, Honourable Deputy Chief Minister & Education Min- Gon the 11th of March. The present captain of Kolkata Knight Riders isterwas the Chief Guest on the occasion. While addressing the gathering, and an exceptional cricketer of the World Cup wining Indian team, vis- he spoke on ‘Transitioning the future of education - Balancing quality with ited the centre to get an biomechanical assessment with our experts. The TEAM MEMBERS OF CAMPUS BUZZ Infrastructure and the role of international collaboration.’ ace cricketer spent the day at our centre getting a full body assessment. Dr. Editor-in-chief: Dr Amit Bhalla Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions Amit bhalla (Vice President, Manav Rachna), ace shooter Ronjan Sodhi, Editor: was felicitated during the event. Sarkar Talwar (Director Sports) and Dr. GL Khanna (Dean FAS) were also Ms Roma Ghosh During the panel discussion, eminent personalities from the industry present with him at the centre. namely Kim J. Franzen LL.M, Director, The Change Express; Dr. Renuka Manav Rachna took another step towards building champion shot- MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS IN Kamath Chairperson, Post Graduate Executive Management Programme, gun shooters by launching Perazzi India on the 24-February-2017. The THE FORM OF ARTICLES SP Jain Institute of Management & Research; Prof. Rishikesha T Krishnan, event was inaugurated by Perazzi CEO Fabrizio Forti in the presence of Campus Buzz welcomes articles, viewpoints on any topic which you may want to discuss Director & Professor of Strategy at Indian Institute of Management Indore; Dr. Amit Bhalla (VP - Manav Rachna), Ace Shooters and Brand Ambassa- with your friends and colleagues. It is your Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Director IIT Delhi spoke on the Government’s Edu- dors of Perazzi India Mr. Ronjan Sodhi and Mr. Manavjit Singh Sandhu, newspaper so let’s make it interactive. Send your articles to [email protected] cation vision and the future of Education. Ms. Alessandra Socci (From RC Cartridges) and Mr. Susheel Gyanchand. 2 Students Buzz March, 2017 IN HUMOUR : NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS • To be able to finance my 21st birthday bash: from look to cook. • To go on a shot trip alone STUDENTS SPEAK • To enter a gol gappa comptetion —Palak Dang, 2nd semester, BAJMC MY DEAR ANGEL-LIKE MOTHER You grasped my hand when i MAGIC OF ART “THE UNSEEN HEROES” walked And encouraged me when i talked When dad provided roof RT, according to me is the most creative form of imagination. I am an eroes makes us proud. But there are some who are recognized and over our head You made sure that i Aartist who likes to do painting using different techniques which high- Hbecome famous, and there are those which remain unseen. It is these was fed. lights natural wonders. World of panting contains different form styles who are ‘real’ heroes in my opinion. They may remain unnoticed but are You taught me to read and write i.e. Abstract Art, Art on Canvas, Impressionism ,painting done through those who have done a lot for the country and made our country proud. We And the meaning of morals and Water and Oil colors on sheet. can recall the struggle of people who have struggled in their life, silently standards What a beautiful, intelli- To be an artist – you need to be: but have after a long struggle managed to make us and themselves proud. gent, and angel like mother I have, • Passionate Those unseen heroes who make me proud are : Black tiger of RAW, Mary And you make me truly blessed. • High Observation Level Kom, Milkha Singh and Manjhi( the mountain man) to name a few. Some You have always gone out of your • Make Portfolios of them were noticed at some stage of their lives, thanks to our film Di- way And always gave an ear to • Be Calm and Composed rectors who took the trouble of filming their lives to make their unnoticed whatever I say Whenever I faced • Make Time for Art struggle ‘noticed’. any issues You showed me which path to choose. • Seek Others Opinion We have seen these heroes in movies only, thanks to our Indian direc- One who is ardent towards art will never deviate from Artistic tors who didn’t let them go unnoticed. Similarly, there are a lot of unseen You wrapped me around your arms inclination as art makes you peaceful and increases your thinking level heroes, who are concerned about people and society and the country’s tight And loved me with all your and helps you to find yourself. Art reflects the personality of an artist welfare and development and want to work on ‘changing the mindsets’ of might You were always there when I needed someone And took care of and what sort of person he/she is. ART SPEAKS WHERE WORDS FAIL TO society as a whole. There are people who contribute towards revolution- me as if I was the only one. EXPLAIN. izing the ideas of the common man and take a step towards making India —VIDHI BEDI 1st year, BAJMC a greater country. There is one experience which I would like to share I am so lucky to have a mother like which explains who a ‘true hero’ is in my eyes. A teenage age girl boarded you With your affection and all that you do Words are not enough a crowded metro train at Malviya Nagar and after a while , went up to to describe you My angel Mother,I two young to vacate their seats for the senior citizens who were finding it truly love you. difficult to stand in the train. Instead another boy and a college going girl —ARYA V got up and vacated their seats. This girl from Malviya Nagar turned around 2nd year, BJAMC and thanked them. For me she was the ‘hero’ of the situation and it taught me that each one of us must be ‘heroes’ of our times, even in our smallest I AM STANDING UNDER way. Let our deeds be ‘unseen’ but let us try to bring about a change. A TREE —SHAHID SHEIKH, 2nd year, BAJMC I am standing on the street under a tree With tears in my eyes IS AMOUNT OF FABRIC THE DECIDING FACTOR? MAA ULA THE ‘HEROIC in the moon light ife is all about learning and scorching heat, I saw from my IDEA’ With a thought will someone tional attire are visibly shocked. help me to choose my way Lteaching.