Like the rarity of the sun and the moon,
gala events like the Convocation and the Student of the Year can only be held
once annually. One wishes that such inspiring occasions recurred more often.
Let us find satisfaction in the fact that these events occur in the life of every
university and institution and a single megacity like Bangalore has dozens of
such organizations. So, they all add up to many memorable events to uplift the
feelings and ideas of the society of which we are an intrinsic part.
A single day's events represent the labor
of two years or longer! Academics, attendance, and cultural, sports, discipline
and overall performance were the factors that contributed towards the selection
of one towering student of the year. True it is that several candidates were in
the running and certain it is that a few boys and girls were disappointed. Yet,
the fact remains that the sun and the moon must reign supreme, with nothing
like them. Valasala NVA Sai Shankar received the highest comprehensive scores
and well deserved the crown of STUDENT OF THE YEAR. Congratulations once again.
Busy with the charged events taking place
at the Student of the Year program, the recently concluded Convocation in the
same month of November remained fresh in the memory. Though quite academic and
research-based, the Convocation represented all the yearnings of the youth
towards academic and professional success. Study for its own sake is
counterproductive. Knowledge must be applied for constructive purposes of
nation-building and professional accomplishments. Yet, jobs come so much later.
First, the boys and girls have to undergo at least 12 years of schooling and
perhaps 5 years of higher education to qualify for an MBA.
The dynamic GIBS
boys and girls
What was common to both the high-profile
events were the infinite energy and enthusiasm, the verve and spirit of the
youthful Global Institute of Business Studies students. One glimpse and it is
certain that professional success is on the way with all the dynamic personalities
and skills that the students have achieved. Should we refer to them as students
any longer? Yes, and no. In a sense, they would remain learners all their lives
since the nature of knowledge is infinite. Experiences would add to the understanding
and greater skills would be acquired in the years to come. If GIBS has
succeeded over the years since the inception in 2001, it is the dedicated
faculty along with other staff besides the students themselves who should
receive a pat on the back.
Besides the happenings within the
institutional dream and green campus at Bannerghata, Bangalore, it is the
internships and impending placements that finally bring the professional touch.
It is truly a sensational transformation before and after the two years that
create business management professionals who can compete in an international
setting.
The starry Student
of the Year awards function
Lots of color and drama, excitement, and
a little tension accompanied that much looked forward to event. Arrangements
were many and little by little, things were happening in the background.
Planning and preparations, decorations and furniture arrangements took place
slowly but surely. Trophies and mementos, videos and cash prizes, catering
arrangements, dances, and invitations, at one time it appeared unmanageable.
Students were many and duties being eagerly distributed brought relief from
worries. As the date was approaching, the Convocation elation remained and a
sense of achievement prevailed. Now it was time for one more feather in the
cap.
An imposing audience of 400 had gathered
at the venue at the appointed time and place. Eyes and ears remained anxiously
tuned to the rhapsody of programs that gradually unfolded over time. The spirit
of enterprise was apparent on a training ground for business professionals.
Everything was in order to celebrate the success of training that proverbially
can transform cabbages into cauliflowers. Each of the awardees deserved what they
received at the convocation and the student of the year functions.
A rain of awards!
Muthu Venkatesh received the Best
Sportsperson title. Marziam Fatima was recognized as Best Talent-Female. Sameer
Khan was judged the Best Talent-Male. Creative Club was certainly the best of
the several clubs and committees. A Rolling Trophy went to the Organizing
Committee.
Sandeep Bhansali and Emcee Archi deserve
kudos as the hosts. Sarthak Bhaskar Mangaonkar received the felicitations of a
lifetime for numerous skating victories in international tournaments.
Chief Guest Sarath Hegde, Guest of Honor
Aruna Singh and Special Guests Bipin Ram Aggarwal, Satish Mittal and Girish
Gowda made it all possible.
Lessons to learn
from the two mega events
Not all the learning takes place in
classrooms, seminars, and workshops in the life of a student, and more so in
these technological times. Stepping out into real life events and learning
through practical experiences, sustained study, and work, dedication to duty,
society and country finally lead to the conquest of mighty leaks.
#GIBS #MBA #PGDM #MBA #BBA #BCOM #AICTE
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