Para Academics Activities
WORKSHOP ON CHAKRA DHARANA
Date: 02-09-2024, 03-09-2024 & 05-09-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized three days workshop at “Chakra Dharana-Channelise Your Energy And Be Vibrant” by the Yoga club Co-ordinator Dr. Bhavik U. Swadia. He discussed to increase the standard of living and enhance our wellness, a meditation on our chakras is essential. He said that Chakra meditation is a practice that involves focusing one’s attention on the seven energy centres, or chakras, in the body. These chakras are believed to be located along the spinal column and are associated with different aspects of physical and emotional well-being. The goal of chakra meditation is to balance and align the chakras, which is said to promote overall health and well-being. Dr. Bhavik explained that Chakras are energy points in your body that correspond to nerves and major organs in your body. If your chakras are blocked, you will experience a blockage in your ability to process emotions, take action and overall your state of being. To increase your standard of living and enhance your wellness, a meditation on your chakras is essential. The more you focus on cultivating a bond with your chakras and channeling their energy, the more you can become in tune with your inner self and show up authentically in the world. He also discussed How to activate 7 chakras like
- Muladhara
- Swadishtana Chakra
- Manipura Chakra
- Anahata Chakra
- Visuddhi Chakra
- Sahasrara Chakra
- Ajna chakra
In this workshop more than 40 participated and did pranayama enthusiastically. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhavik U. Swadia.
CELEBRATE RAKSHABANDHAN IN UNIQUE WAY
Date:16-08-2024
Faculty of Commerce organised a visit to Dr. Jit Mehta Balshala Trust (A centre for person with Mental Retardation) and managed by the Blind People’s Association(India) in order to celebrate the Rakhshabandhan with the 1st and 2nd year students of the Yoga Club member. The students themselves made the Rakhi for the celebration and around 30 girl Volunteers and some boy Volunteers with their respective faculties celebrated knotting rakhi to around 40 students.The atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation as the students interacted with the children, many of whom were visibly touched by the gesture.The students made a special effort to ensure that everyone felt included, using gestures and expressions to communicate .The event concluded with the distribution of sweets and further brightening the day for the students. The students and faculty members left the association with a renewed sense of empathy and understanding for the challenges faced by the differently-abled. Principal Sangitaben appreciated the activities carried out by students of Faculty Of Commerce. This event was co ordinated by Dr.Bhavik Swadia .
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Date: 12-08-2024
Faculty of Commerce hosted an exhilarating Table Tennis Tournament as part of their commitment to nurture the talents of young students. The tournament provided a platform for sports activities, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and teamwork among the students. The Table Tennis Tournament proved to be a testament to the students’ talents and sportsmanship. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of more than 50 students hailing from Faculty of commerce, creating an atmosphere filled with intense sporting spirit and camaraderie. The competition brought together students from various divisions within the Faculty of Commerce. The event aimed to promote physical fitness, healthy competition, and teamwork among the students, emphasizing the holistic development of the participants. Despite the competitive nature of the event, the participants maintained a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Spectators cheered for their peers, creating an electrifying environment at the academy. The tournament was conducted with utmost fairness and integrity, with strict adherence to the rules and regulations of table tennis. Referees ensured that all matches were played in a great spirit. The tournament’s successful execution was made possible by the coordination of Dr. Bhavin Bhatt, Dr. Bhavik Swadia, and Dr. Jaimin Patel. Their efforts ensured that the tournament ran smoothly and provided an engaging and rewarding experience for all participants.
The results of the Table Tennis tournament are as follows:
- Boys Tournament
1st Position: Kushal Gandhi
2nd Position: Arth Sheth
3rd Position: Dhruve Yagnik
- Girls Tournament
1st Position: Niharika Jain
2nd Position: Preyanshi Goenka
3rd Position: Vani Patel & Vidhi Parikh
BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
Date: 10-08-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized an inter-class badminton tournament for both boys and girls. This tournament featured various singles matches to give students a platform to showcase their sports skills. Students from all semesters took part, displaying their badminton abilities. Badminton is a very popular sport, and many students are passionate about it, with some even considering it as a professional career. Over 150 students participated in the tournament, making it a great success.
The winners of tournament are as under.
Boys
- Yash Shah
- Kshayik Patel
- Aryan Jain
- Anshul Karulkar
- Dhrishit Soni
- Varun Pahelani
Girls
- Hetvi Shah
- Hetanshi Milwar
- Himakshi Jain
- Aashna Naik
The entire event was co-ordinated by Dr. Bhavik Swadia, Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr. Bhavin Bhatt.
CARROM CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: 10-08-2024
Faculty of Commerce hosted a Carrom Championship as part of their commitment to nurturing the talents of young students. Participants from all the semesters exhibited remarkable enthusiasm as they competed in this exciting event. The Championship was structured across three rounds, with each participant engaging in a best-of-three matches format. An impressive turnout of 160 plus students joined the competition and played more than 400 games in round robin system. The climax of the Championship was the gripping finals, where spectators were treated to a display of skill, strategy, and dedication as the contestants executed their moves with precision. After a closely contested competition, the results were determined. The championship’s successful execution was made possible by the coordination of the dedicated faculty members, including Dr. Bhavin Bhatt, Dr. Bhavik Swadia, and Dr. Jaimin Patel. The results of the Carrom tournament are as follows:
1st Position:
Meet Goswami
Dhruvin Morbia
2nd Position:
Ahmed Pisuwala
Saideep Patnak
3rd Position:
Kush Sethia
Ruturajsinh Rahol
VISIT TO RED CROSS SOCIETY
Date:09-08-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized a visit to Ahmedabad RedCross Shatabdi Bhavan on 9th August, 2024. This event was a part of an educational initiative to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation. Students were taken to the centre for the real-world understanding of the blood donation and preservation process. During the tour, Mr. Viral Joshi, Assistant Director-Social Service explained the different components of blood, such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, and how each is used to treat patients with various medical conditions, including thalassemia, cancer, and chronic diseases. Students were particularly interested in the advanced technology used to ensure the safety and quality of the blood supply. Mr. Viral, described that it is necessary to separate plasma and platelets from the Red Blood Cells (RBC) and he also mentioned about the temperature in which they store plasma, platelets and Red Blood Cells (RBC). He also mentioned that it is very important to check the perfect match of blood groups before suppling it to the patient otherwise it may lead to patients health. This event was coordinated by Dr. Bhavik Swadia & Dr. Hard Patel.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Date: 07-08-2024
The Faculty of Commerce at GLS University organized a blood donation camp, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, and staff. The event, held in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to contribute to the community’s blood supply. The camp saw a remarkable turnout and highlighted the university’s commitment to social responsibility and community service. Preparations for the blood donation camp began weeks in advance, with student volunteers and faculty members working tirelessly to ensure the event& success. Posters, banners, and social media campaigns were used to spread the word and encourage participation. The medical team from the Indian Red Cross Society ensured that the donation process was smooth and safe. Each donor underwent a preliminary health check, including measuring haemoglobin levels, blood pressure, and general health assessment, to ensure they were fit to donate. The actual donation process took about 10-15 minutes per donor, followed by a short rest period where donors were offered refreshments to help them recover. Throughout the day, the camp buzzed with activity. The dedication and enthusiasm of the volunteers were evident as they moved tirelessly, supporting the donors and ensuring that the camp ran smoothly. By the end of the day, the camp had collected 118 units of blood, far exceeding initial expectations. This camp was co-ordinated by faculty members Dr. Bhavik Swadia, Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Hard Patel.
TALENT UNLIMITED SEASON 5
Date: 05-08-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized Talent Unlimited Season 5, a vibrant event aimed at providing stage experience and showcasing the diverse talents of its students. Held with enthusiasm and meticulous planning, the event featured a blend of performances spanning various genres including music, dance, drama, and fashion. The event kicked off with a diverse array of acts, beginning with a captivating band performance that set the energetic tone for the evening. Following this, students showcased their vocal prowess through solo and group singing performances, demonstrating a range of musical styles from contemporary to classical. Instrumental performances added another layer of musical depth, highlighting the students’ skill and dedication. The dance segment was equally mesmerizing, with students presenting both Western and Folk dance forms. Western dance performances were characterized by their dynamic choreography and modern flair, while Folk dance showcased traditional cultural expressions, celebrating diversity and heritage. Drama enthusiasts took the stage next, presenting compelling theatrical performances that ranged from poignant narratives to comedic sketches. Classical dance performances added a touch of elegance and grace to the event, with students mastering intricate movements and expressions that reflected years of training and passion for the art form. A highlight of Talent Unlimited Season 5 was the fashion show, where students not only modelled creative designs but also curated the entire presentation, showcasing their organizational and artistic skills. The fashion show not only demonstrated their flair for style but also their ability to work as a cohesive team. In preparation for the event, Faculty of Commerce organized workshops conducted by experts in each field. These workshops provided students with invaluable guidance, helping them refine their techniques, polish their performances, and build confidence. The experts’ mentorship was instrumental in nurturing talent and ensuring that students were well-prepared to deliver outstanding performances on stage. Talent Unlimited Season 5 was particularly focused on providing stage experience to the students. Overall, Talent Unlimited Season 5 was a resounding success. The event was co-ordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra, Dr. Nidhip Shah, Dr. Bhavna Parwani, Dr. Kruti Shah, Dr. Shimoni Trivedi, Dr. Sneha Master, Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and the entire staff of the institute. The support and dedication of the team of student volunteers was the highpoint of the event.
‘DAZZLE 2024’- A WESTERN DANCE & FASHION SHOW WORKSHOP
Date: 24-07-24 to 27-07-24 & 31-07-24 to 03-08-24
Steps N Style club of Faculty of Commerce organized ‘8 Day’ Western Dance and Fashion Show Workshop ‘DAZZLE 2024’ in which more than 150 plus students actively participated. The workshop aimed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in grooming – etiquette, along with various dance techniques, allowing them to excel not only in their academic pursuits but also in their personal and professional lives. The workshop included theoretical and practical training about various dance forms like Hip hop, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, salsa, crumping, fusion and Bollywood by ace choreographers. Various international fame fashion choreographers and models came and shared their success story and practically demonstrated how to walk on the ramp and also give one to one tip to all the aspiring models and laid emphasis on body language and confidence. The interactive workshop sessions in the workshop were conducted by various experts Mr. Dhweep Shah, Mr. Keyur Desai, Dr. Meet Ramatri, Mr. Chakshu Chauhan and Ms. Kajal Murjani. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhavna Parwani and Dr. Nidhip Shah.
SESSION ON EMPOWERING SELF-CARE
Date:31-07-2024
Faculty of Commerce hosted a transformative session titled “Empowering Self-Care” featuring Ms. Namrata Sheth, a distinguished nutrition and fitness coach under the auspice of Collegiate Women Development Committee. The event aimed to educate students on the importance of holistic well-being, encompassing physical fitness, nutrition, and mental health. Ms. Namrata Sheth shared with students her insights and practical tips on maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Ms. Namrata Sheth’s presentation covered several essential aspects of self-care:
1.Nutrition Essentials: She emphasized the importance of a balanced diet tailored to individual needs, debunking common myths about trendy diets and promoting sustainable eating habits.
2.Fitness Regimes: Practical advice on integrating physical activity into daily routines was provided, encouraging students to find enjoyable forms of exercise that fit their schedules.
3.Mental Well-being: Addressing stress management techniques, Ms. Sheth discussed the interconnectedness of physical health with mental and emotional well-being. Techniques such as mindfulness and relaxation exercises were introduced to help students combat stress effectively.
4.Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Tips on sleep hygiene, hydration, and the role of habits in forming a healthy lifestyle were also shared, underscoring the cumulative impact of small, consistent choices on overall well-being.
The main five key points to which students should inculcate in their daily routine are 1)Start your day by having a banana and a glass of water. 2)You should drink atleast 2-3 litres of water a day as per the cycle. 3)Human should follow the nature cycle. 4)A person should have a balanced meal in a day. 5) Junk food is equal to dead food. The session was coordinated by Dr. Bhavana Parwani and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
ABHIVYAKTI- A THEATRE GROOMING WORKSHOP
Date: 24-07-2024 to 30-07-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized a week long Abhivyakti- A Theater Grooming Workshop from 24th July, 2024 to 30th July, 2024. The workshop was conducted by accomplished director, producer, actor, entrepreneur Vishal Shah. The workshop began by Vishal Shah directing the participants on how to introduce themselves creatively while being aware of their body language followed by various games. On the second day, 5 teams were formed out of 54 participants and then they gave an item for them to advertise creatively and humorously. The third day was quite eventful and energetic as it started with the classic games and exercises related to different elements of acting, followed by an activity of improvisation, where the students were divided into 4 groups, given locales and told to prepare an act with their respective locale. On the fourth day the students visited a black box theatre, Prayogshala where they were taught the various technical aspects of theatre like music, lights, black outs etc. The students were finally divided into 5 equal groups and given their final task of the workshop, which was to write, direct and perform a 5 minute play under the guidance of the seniors. On the fifth and the sixth day, the 5 groups of the students performed their respective acts. The mentors provided feedback for their performance. The workshop was instrumental in turning the students into budding actors, writers and directors. The workshop was co-ordinated by CA. Dr. Sneha Master and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
WORKSHOP ON ‘SELF-EMPOWERMENT’
Date: 25-07-2024
Faculty of Commerce organised a workshop on ‘Self-Empowerment’ under the banner of ‘Academics and Beyond’ by the expert speaker Mr. Abhishek Singh Gautam. Mr. Abhishek started the workshop by explaining that everybody is responsible for bringing about a change in their personality for the better every single day in some way or the other and hence he helps students seek the right way as per everyone’s uniqueness. He further enlightened the students that practice makes habits as habits formed for the right cause and structured properly can help one achieve excellence. Further he talked about his mantra for success that there are 2 important factors- skills and attitude. He also described that “Humans have to evolve to achieve their goals. They deserve what they desire and should always be able to achieve their desires”. He continued the workshop by stating different case studies of people who are already successful in life. He mentioned the Key Components of Self-Empowerment such as Self-Belief, Goal Setting and Planning, Resilience, Support Systems and Personal Growth. He further talked about challenges to Self-Empowerment that a student faces such as Academic Pressure, Financial Constraints, Lack of Support, Imposter Syndrome, Time Management, Practising self-care and setting realistic goals. He finally concluded the workshop by stating that Self-empowerment emerges as a powerful catalyst for college student success. By fostering self-belief, goal setting, resilience, and a supportive network, institutions can create an environment where students thrive. Addressing challenges such as academic pressure, financial constraints, and lack of support is crucial for empowering all students to reach their full potential. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Aashal Bhatt.
CHESS TOURNAMENT
Date: 20-07-2024
Faculty of Commerce and Chess New District Association, Ahmedabad jointly organized CHESS TOURNAMENT on International Chess Day in which around 84 participated. A training session was held on the 18th July, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. where Mr. Saumil Nayar talked about the history of chess, some basic rules-guidelines and also gave some interesting tips and tricks for the same. On 20th July, 2024 the participants of the tournament played 6 rounds and 192 games with Swiss system without knockouts. In all games that were played within, winners of the competition are:
- Mihir Chavada
- Mohit Pariyani
- Nidhi Shah
A SESSION ON MENTAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE - A KEY TO POWERFUL MIND
Date: 19-07-2024
Under the auspice of Innovation – The Management Club, Faculty of Commerce hosted a session titled “Mental Health and Hygiene – A Key to a Powerful Mind” by Dr. Parth Vaishnav, a distinguished psychiatrist and deaddiction expert. Dr. Vaishnav started the discussion with a poignant statement: “The only vaccine for mental health is Maa, but the destroyer of mental health is StigMA,” highlighting how early identity crises, often shaped by parental choices, can impact mental health. The discussion transitioned to the effects of social media, where Dr. Vaishnav critiqued influencers and the superficial validation they seek, explaining how this constant pursuit of likes and comments can trigger dopamine release and exacerbate mental health issues, including depression. He noted that platforms like YouTube enforce age restrictions to counteract addictive behaviors associated with social media. Dr. Vaishnav also addressed the root causes of depression, such as impulsivity and aggression, recommending medical intervention over relying solely on social support. Additional topics included body dysmorphia, smartphone addiction’s impact on concentration, and the detrimental effects of bullying on self-esteem. He emphasized the importance of personal space and parental influence on mental health. The session underscored the significance of empathy and support for peers dealing with mental health challenges, promoting a culture of understanding and open dialogue. The talk show left attendees enlightened and motivated to embrace practices that foster mental well-being, reinforcing the link between mental hygiene and a powerful mind. It was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel and supported by the management club students.
REEL MAKING WORKSHOP
Date: 12-07-2024
Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of The Art Studio (Fine Arts Club) Club, organized an exclusive Reel Making Workshop on 12th July 2024 with an objective to cultivate and showcase the artistic talents of students through various imaginative disciplines. More than 60 students participated in this workshop with support from a dedicated team of student volunteers. The session began with an introduction to the essentials of Reel Making process and students learned the latest trends in reel creation, effective storytelling techniques, and video editing skills. FOC alumnus Mr. Harsh Anandani conducted the workshop, who is renowned Digital Content Editor, prominent content creator and digital marketing strategist. The reels were evaluated based on creativity, engagement, and technical quality. The most innovative and well-executed reels were recognized with certificates. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi & Dr. Hard Patel.
ATTENTION PLEASE: POPULATION EXPLOSION SKIT
Date: 11-07-2024
Faculty of Commerce under the auspice of Arthshashtra (Economics Club) organized a noteworthy event to raise awareness about population explosion and controlling measures among its students. Central to the event was a compelling skit performed by the Economics Club students, which highlighted critical societal issues such as the preference for a boy child, due to physical abusement, due to social pressure and due to orthodox thinking, the population is increasing. The storyline poignantly illustrated how these deep-seated biases and harmful practices contribute to population growth and societal imbalance, ultimately it leads to unemployment situation. The performance depicted the emotional and social toll of these prejudices, showing families struggling under the weight of outdated traditions and the resulting overpopulation. The performance was aimed to educate the student audience on the awareness regarding population explosion and importance of family planning as essential components to control population growth. By portraying real-life scenarios and consequences, it effectively conveyed the message that valuing all children equally and preventing physical abusement are crucial steps towards sustainable population management. This event was coordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi & Dr. Hard Patel.
PHOTOGRAPGHY WORKSHOP & COMPETITION: LEARNING THROUGH THE LENS
Date: 08-07-2024
Under the auspice of The Art Studio Club, Faculty of Commerce organized an exclusive Photography Workshop & Competition on 8th July, 2024. This event aimed to nurture and showcase the creative talents of students through various artistic disciplines. More than 100 students participated in this workshop. The workshop began with an introduction to the fundamentals of photography in which students learnt about new areas of camera operations, composition techniques, lighting, and subject framing. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Rishi Goenka, who is a well-known Photographer & Filmmaker. After guiding students, our expert gave a theme to showcase the photography skills of the students. Winners were awarded for their outstanding work. This event was coordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Hard Patel.
WORKSHOP ON IMPORTANCE OF BREATH- IMPROVING EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING
Date: 08-07-2024
GLS University Faculty of Commerce organized “Importance of Breath, Improving Emotional and Physical Wellbeing” by the Yoga club Co-Ordinator Dr. Bhavik Swadia. He explained the students that breath is not just the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. For different levels of thought and emotion that you go through, your breath takes on different types of patterns. When you are angry, peaceful, happy or sad, your breath goes through subtle changes. Focusing on the breath is a forceful attempt to do that. But it is also a way of making you conscious. He further told the students that the important thing is not to focus on the breath but to raise the pitch of your awareness in such a way that you are naturally conscious of your breath. The breath can be used as a tool to do many things with the body and the mind. The breath is such a mechanical process. He also opined that Pranayam is as important as normal breathing. It is the science where, by consciously breathing in a particular way, the very way you think, feel, understand and experience life can be changed. Breathing is an overlooked power source. Most of us don’t even think about it. But the way you breathe can impact your whole body, regulating important functions such as blood pressure and heart rate. Practicing breath work can have multiple health benefits including mental clarity, focus and weight control. In this workshop more then 100 students participated and did pranayama enthusiastically. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhavik U. Swadia.
GLS-FOC- HOSTED AN EXHILARATING PERSONALITY CONTEST
Date: 11-03-2024
Faculty of Commerce hosted an exhilarating personality contest as a part of FACETS-2024, showcasing the vibrant talent and charisma of its students. The event witnessed an impressive participation of 75 students, all vying for the coveted titles of Mr. and Ms. Facets-2024. After a rigorous selection process, 10 exceptional students, comprising an equal representation of 5 boys and 5 girls, were shortlisted for the grand finale. The competition consisted of two rounds: an introduction round where participants flaunted their unique personalities, followed by a question-and-answer session that tested their eloquence and wit. Adding prestige to the event, the judging panel comprised eminent personalities from the fashion and performing arts industry. Renowned fashion designer and choreographer, Mr. Keyur Desai, along with acclaimed theatre artist, Mr. Vishal Shah, brought their expertise to the table, evaluating each participant’s performance with keen eyes.
Winners:
PERSONLAITY CONTEST [MALE]
[1] Ansh Balani- Mr. Facets-2024[Winner]
[2] Prabhsharan Kalsi- Mr. Facets-2024[ First Runner up]
[3] Jaikrit Saxena [Mr. Photogenic]
PERSONLAITY CONTEST [FEMALE]
[1] Siya Joshi- – Mr. Facets-2024[Winner]
[2] Ritu Shah- Ms. Facets-2024[ First Runner up]
[3]Nidhi Soni -[Ms. Photogenic]
FACETS 2024
Date: 11-03-2024
Faculty of Commerce celebrated its Annual Culfest – Facets 2024 at Thakorebhai Desai hall Auditorium on 11 th March 2024. In great style the show was a blend of Music, Western Dance, Drama and Fashion. The theme of this year’s show was ‘Indo-Western’. Judges of the event were Mr. Keyur Desai, a renowned fashion choreographer along with esteemed Alumni Judging team, including, Mr Vishal Shah, an eminent actor, Mr Siddhanth Zinzuwadia, Fashion model and Ms Shikha Buddha, a professional model and dancer. All the winner performance like dance, fashion and drama won at IIMA-CHAOS were the part of the CULFEST. The entire winning team was called on stage and was felicitated. More than 150 students participated in the show amidst the loud cheering of 1000 plus audience.
BEST DANCER [MALE]
[1] Namya Shah & Jyot Buch
[2] Het Mashruwala & Dhruv Sharma
[3] Devansh Kavishwar & Sanidhya Soni
BEST DANCER [FEMALE]
[1] Heni Shah & Natanya Jain
[2] Simran Gagnani & Saima Parmar
[3] Hiral Soni & Hetanshee Milwar
BEST MODEL [MALE]
[1]Harsh Soni & Manthan Nagar
[2] Jyot Buch & Prabhsharan Kalsi
[3] Arnav Joshi & Jaikrit Saxena
BEST MODEL [FEMALE]
[1]Ritu Shah & Dipanshi Rathod
[2] Mahek Punjabi & Raksha Gohil
[3] Shreya Thakkar, Vishva Chitroda & Nidhi Soni
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS 2024
Date: 03-03-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized a remarkable Seminar and Award function “Phenomenon WOMEN: A Tribute to Womanhood” #celebratingwomanhood under the auspices of the Collegiate Women Development Committee. The event aimed to celebrate acknowledge and honors the invaluable contributions of women in various spheres of life. The event witnessed the august presence of Dr. Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director, GLS University and Dr. Dharmesh Shah, Pro-Vost, GLS University. Our esteemed awardees were Ms. Nandita Om Puri, Acclaimed Author, Journalist, Actor & Chair, Om Puri Foundation, Dr. Lavina Sinha IPS, Dept. Commissioner of Police, MD (Medicine), RJ Megha, Versatile Radio Jockey & Leading Event Host and our female alumni who have made a mark in various fields Ms. Neha Kalra Bathla, a successful entrepreneur and Ms. Kanysshka Miglani Chopra, a distinguished fashion and costume stylist. The seminar commenced with a welcome prayer, setting a tone of reverence and solemnity.
Dr. Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director, GLS University, delivered a poignant speech advocating for the celebration of women every day, not just on designated occasions. She emphasized the interconnectedness of genders, stating, “He makes up she, she makes up he; we all are one,” thereby promoting gender inclusivity and solidarity. “Phenomena WOMEN: A Tribute to Womanhood” served as a platform to honor and celebrate the multifaceted roles played by women in society. The event not only acknowledged their contributions but also fostered a spirit of empowerment and solidarity among attendees. Ms. Nandita Om Puri talked eloquently about Gender Equality. She shared her personal experiences with her husband Om Puri who was an acclaimed actor, wherein she highlighted how Om Puri was an amazing cook and how her husband shred the domestic responsibilities, motivated and encouraged her to pursue her writing career.
RJ Megha, a small-town girl, shared her career journey from a shy and introvert girl to a celebrity host. She exemplified the fact that women can achieve whatever they aspire by giving their 1000% to everything. IPS Dr. Lavanya Sinha captivated the audience with her insightful discourse on International Women’s Day. She underscored the significance of women in men’s lives, substantiating her points with compelling real-life examples. Dr. Sinha also shed light on the concept of “Invest in Women to Accelerate Progress,” elucidating how investments in education, finance, and health & fitness can catalyze societal development.
S/HE WALK : WALK FOR A CAUSE & TREASURE HUNT
Date: 02-03-2024
Faculty of Commerce’s Collegiate Women Development Committee organized a four-day celebration for International Women’s Day called S/HE FEST 2024. On the third day of the festival, which took place on March 2nd, 2024, a S/HE WALK was held to spread awareness and accelerate gender parity. The walk, attended by students, faculty aimed to celebrate women’s achievements, call for positive change, and educate on women’s equality. Despite this, the event served as a modest yet meaningful effort to celebrate women’s achievements and advocate for women’s equality within the university community.
On March 2nd, 2024, an exciting treasure hunt was organized as part of the festivities. Teams of students participated in this timed challenge, solving clues and answering questions to reach the final destination. Each clue was like a puzzle, providing hints about where the tokens were hidden, and students had a great time deciphering them. The atmosphere was full of energy as students searched eagerly for hidden tokens, racing against each other to be the first to solve all the clues. It was a fun and engaging activity that brought students together to celebrate International Women’s Day while highlighting the importance of unity and empowerment.
GENDER FREE GLAM - MAKEUP WORKSHOP
Date: 29-02-2024
On February 29th, the Collegiate Women’s Development Committee at Faculty of Commerce, celebrated International Women’s Day with a four-day event, including a workshop called “Gender Free Glam: Makeup for Everyone.” This workshop, led by student Arpita Khubani, welcomed people of all genders to learn about makeup and express themselves however they felt best. The workshop started with the basics of taking care of your skin. Khubani explained how everyone’s skin is different, and it’s important to understand your own skin type and tone before using makeup. She then went over the different kinds of makeup and what they’re used for, so everyone could make informed choices about what products to use and how to use them effectively. Khubani then showed different makeup looks for different situations. Boys learned how to do a natural everyday look that highlights their features, while girls learned how to do a simple, professional look that’s perfect for work or school. She also shared tips on how to cover up dark spots and blemishes, and how to choose the right makeup products for your unique skin and face shape. Next, Khubani taught how to use contouring and highlighting to define and shape your face. She also explained how to apply blush and lipstick in colors that complement different skin tones. For eye makeup, she shared some great tips like starting eyeshadow in the middle of your eyelid and using light brown shades for a natural look. When it comes to makeup for professional settings, Khubani advised against using black eyeliner, suggesting brown instead for a softer look. She also recommended skipping highlighter and sticking to nude-colored blush instead of bold shades to maintain a professional appearance. Overall, the “Gender Free Glam” workshop was a fun and informative experience for everyone involved. It encouraged everyone, regardless of gender, to express themselves through makeup and learn practical skills to feel confident and look their best.
SACRED SYMMETRY AND TEXTURED STYLES: MANDALA AND TEXTURED ART WORKSHOP
Date: 29-02-2024
The Collegiate Women’s Development Committee at Faculty of Commerce celebrated International Women’s Day with a four-day event, including a workshop called “Sacred
Symmetry and Textured Styles: Mandala and Textured Art workshop” on February 29, 2024. Conducted by FOC student Teesha Chhabria, the workshop welcomed everyone to explore the world of mandalas and textured art. The session began with a brief introduction to mandalas, their historical significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and their basic structure featuring concentric circles and intricate patterns. Chhabria emphasized the importance of the mandala grid, explaining how the measurements between circles are crucial for achieving a visually pleasing design. Throughout the session, Chhabria personally interacted with each participant, ensuring everyone grasps the mandala drawing technique and making corrections where needed. She even demonstrated drawing steps for those who faced difficulties. The workshop moved on to exploring two types of salt art: creating geometric shapes using salt and Fevicol glue, and designing a patterned bookmark using sprinkled salt. Participants discovered the unique textures and patterns created with salt, fostering a sense of relaxation and artistic expression. Overall, the “Sacred Symmetry and Textured Styles” workshop provided a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved. Participants gained valuable insights into mandala art and experimented with different textured art techniques, unleashing their creativity, and celebrating self-expression.
VISIT TO STATUE OF UNITY
Date: 13-02-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized one-day visit to the Statue of Unity, an iconic monument dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The excursion aimed at providing the students with a unique blend of historical insight and architectural marvel. The group of enthusiastic 108 students assembled at the campus premises at 5:00 AM, where they were briefed about the day’s itinerary and safety guidelines. The departure took place promptly at 5:30 AM, with comfortable transportation arranged for the entire group. The journey to the Statue of Unity was both comfortable and enjoyable, fostering a sense of camaraderie among the participants. The group reached the Statue of Unity at 10:30 AM, where they were welcomed by the efficient staff managing the site. The awe-inspiring view of the colossal statue left an indelible impression on the students, providing a symbolic representation of unity and the integration of diverse cultures and states in India. A knowledgeable guide provided historical insights into Sardar Patel’s life, his role in India’s struggle for independence, and the significance of the Statue of Unity in promoting national unity and integrity. The students actively participated in the interactive sessions, posing thoughtful questions, and engaging in discussions. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Bimal Solanki, Dr. Bhavin Bhatt, Dr. Kruti Shah and Dr. Bhavna Parwani.
VISIT TO MUNDRA PORT
Date: 06-02-2024
Faculty of Commerce under Project Udaan with Adani Foundation organized an industrial visit on 6th and 7th February, 2024 with an objective to develop awareness amongst young minds regarding the practical operations of large-scale industries of Adani group including Adani port, Adani power-thermal wind& solar and Adani Wilmar. During the visit, students were taken to Adani Port and the Special Economic Zone of Gujarat, where they saw the operations of the port along with a wonderfully structured model and briefing done by the Expert engineers. The visit lasted for two days with a night stay at Adani Shanti Niketan. Students were provided with accommodation. Various fun games and a cultural program was organised in the evening. On the next morning the day started with yoga and laughing session and the day was planned for visits for Adani Wind & Solar and Adani Power. Students were also shown the workings of a wind turbine made from German technology and wind detection sensors, which helped in detecting the wind velocity for the functioning of the turbine. Overall, it was a great experience to have an insight into the true operations at scale, explained by industry experts. This visit has equipped us with engrossing practical knowledge. Around 100 students along with 4 professors participated in the educational visit to Mundra.
FINE ART COMPETITIONS
Art Studio Club of Faculty of Commerce organized various Fine Arts Competitions from 17th & 18th January,2024:
ON THE SPOT PAINTING COLLAGE AND RANGOLI COMPETITION
Date: 17-01-2024
On the Spot Painting competition was quite successful as the students unleashed their creativity and expressed their thoughts on topics like ‘Land scape, A Mandala, Festival scene’. In collage competition, the students have also expressed themselves through the topics such as ‘Face, Flowerpot, A Bird, A Kid and Friendship’. While, In Rangoli Competition, the teams of the students have done beautiful rangoli on College Life, Technology and India etc.
CARTOONING & CLAY MODELLING COMPETITION
Date:18-01-2024
The Cartooning competition was quite successful as the students unleashed their originality and expressed their thoughts on topics like ‘Chandrayan and Woman’s Safety in Gujarat’. Our students designed cartoons in such way to make others easy to understand current affairs. In Clay modelling competition, our students prepared beautiful clay models on Ganesha, Mother etc.
All the competitions were co-ordinated by Dr. Anjali Trivedi, Bhavna Parwani and Dr. Keyur Vohra.
CHAMPION AT INTER COLLEGIATE SPORTS TOURNAMENT 2023-24
Date: 17-01-2024
GLS University organised Shri I. M. Nanavati Sports Celebration from 17-1-24 to 25-1-24, which is Inter College Competition. FOC won The Overall Champion Trophy by winning prizes in the following competitions:
- CRICKET:
- FOC Boys cricket team became Champion at inter college cricket championship and won Trophy and certificates. FOC boys cricket team is champion for consecutive last seven years.
- FOC Girls cricket team became Champion at inter college cricket championship and won Trophy and certificates.
- VOLLEYBALL:
- FOC Girls VolleyBall team became Champion at Inter College Volleyball Championship and won Trophy and certificates.
3.BASKET BALL:
- FOC Boys Basketball team became Champion at Inter College Basket Ball Championship and won Trophy and certificates.
- FOOTBALL:
- FOC Boys Football team became Runners-up at inter college Football Championship and won Trophy and certificates.
5.TABLE TENNIS:
- FOC Table Tennis team created history by winning 3 Gold and 1 Bronze Medals in Boys Single, Girls Single and Mixed Double Events.
6.BADMINTON:
- FOC Badminton team won 1 Gold Medal in Mixed Doubles and 1 Bronze Medal in Boys Single Events.
- ATHLETICS:
- FOC Athletics team won many Medals and Trophies in various athletics events. College won following Championship during the year.
- JAVELIN THROW: Avruti Bhojani won Gold Medal at the competition and Harshil Raikwad Won Silver Medal.
- RUNNING: The college won 6 Gold Medals and 12 Silver Medals and 3 Bronze at running competition in various running events like 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters and Relay Race.
- SHOT PUT THROW: Khadija Lakdawala won Silver Medal at the competition.
- DISCUS THROW: Avruti Bhojani won Bronze Medal at the competition.
- LONG JUMP: Mansi Patel won Gold Medal and Jaswinder Kaur Atwal won Silver Medal and she also won Best Athlete of the year Trophy by winning 4 Gold and 2 silver Medals at the Competition.
CRICKET SELECTION AND INTER CLASS COMPETITION
Date: 10-01-2024
The college organized cricket selection for boys and girls of all semesters from 10-1-2024 to 12-1-2024. The selection was done based on Batting, Bowling, and Fielding aspects of cricket. Around 200 students participated in the selection. There was inter class cricket tournaments between various class of students in round robin stage.
VISIT TO SRI SATHYA SAI HEART HOSPITAL
Date: 09-01-2024
As a part of ‘PRAYAS: Charity with Smile’ project, around 42 students along with faculty members visited Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital near Kasindra village. This hospital was selected for the students’ visit as it can well be termed as the epitome of social service. The students of FOC contributed from their own pocket money and prepared more than 70 hampers containing toys, stationery and other useful goodies for the kids. The Managing Director of Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital, Dr. Manoj Bhimani specially remained present and shared motivating thoughts with the students. The students not only felt overwhelmed by visiting a unique hospital without a cash counter but were also touched by the humble attitude of Dr. Bhimani and the entire staff of the hospital who explained them everything with great positivity and patience. It was an experience that truly added value to the lives of the students.
MILLET SPECIAL FUN FAIR WITH MISMATCH DAY CELEBRATION
Date: 03-01-2024
Faculty of Commerce organized Millet Special Fun Fair and MisMatch Day on 3rd January, 2024 under the one week days celebration of INDRADHANUSH 2024. In this Millet Special Fun Fair, GLS-FOC student teams have kept Millet based food stalls and game stalls. In Millet based food stalls, Millet Pizza, Millet Pan cake, Millet khichia, Millet chat, Millet Brownie, Millet Cup cakes, Millet Basket Chat were prepared and sold by our students. Some other non-millet food dishes were also made by FOC students such as Bengali Jhal Muri Chat, Sprouts Basket Chat, Russian Salad sandwich, Fruit Mocktails and Jamun Shots etc. Additionally, FOC also organized Mismatch Day celebration, where students participated enthusiastically and conceptualized their dressing as per the Mismatch theme.
VISIT TO MUNICIPAL SCHOOL 26, AMBAWADI
Date: 30-12-2023
As a part of week long Charity – Give with smile, Faculty members and around 50 students of Faculty of Commerce visited Municipal School 26 at Ambawadi on 30th December, 2023 from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon where they spent quality time with them by organizing a few programs and fun games. The event kick started by invoking God’s blessings. FOC music band entertained the students by singing the popular Bollywood Songs. Municipal School Children danced with joy on pappy music tunes. The event was followed by bringing out the competitive side by conducting a quiz where in they were awarded with a small token for each correct answer. To make the event more memorizing, event managers played games like tongue twisters and action reaction with students. Many School students were given an opportunity to showcase their talents in singing and dancing. To spread happiness students were given a lovely gift of essentials like stationery items water bottles, socks, handkerchief, fruits, cookies, cup cakes , muffins , chocolates and frooty. It was really a great time for all children and college students to understand the value of team work and cooperation in this event. The entire event was managed by the students under the guidance of Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Kruti Shah, Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria and Prof. Hard Patel.
VISIT TO DEAF AND DUMB SCHOOL
Date: 29-12-2023
Faculty of Commerce visited Deaf and Dumb school for a day filled with joy and kindness. More than 50 students happily participated in Charity with smile. The visit kicked off with an amazing experience as the students saw the deaf and dumb students sing prayers using sign language. It was a beautiful way of communicating without words. To make things even more exciting, they played cricket and a fun game of housie; and danced together, bringing laughter and happiness to everyone. The students at the deaf and dumb school impressed everyone with their acting and dancing skills, making it a memorable day. Breaking down any barriers, students joined in the dancing fun, creating a connection with their new friends. As a generous gesture, they handed out kits consisted of scrunchies and pair of ear studs for girls, tennis ball, home made chocolates, full scape notebook, wafers, biscuits, body lotion, pair of socks, pen pencil kit, compass box, etc. The visit was not just about having a good time; it also made the students realize how fortunate they are. It was a day of sharing, caring and understanding, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved. Along with the students Dr. Sneha Master, Dr. Devyani Chatterji and Dr. Jaimin Patel visited the Deaf and Mute school.
‘CHARITY WITH SMILE’ -COMMUNITY CONNECT @ FACULTY OF COMMERCE
VISIT TO PRAKASH ANDHA KANYA SHALA
Date: 26-12-2023
As a part of week long Charity – Give with smile, Faculty members and around 35 students of visited Prakash Andha Kanya Shala, Memnagar from 11 am to 1.00 pm where they gave kits to the blind girl students, sang songs with them and spent a lot of quality time. The teachers of Prakash Griha gave a campus visit to the college students wherein they showcased and explained how these blind students are developing skills such as making chikis, learning braille, learning computers and many more. The kit gifted by FOC students included essential items like vicks, vaseline, laundry soap, handkerchief, toothpaste, brush, pouches etc. It was an humbling experience for the students and sensitized them towards the society. The visit was co-ordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS WITH MUNICIPAL SCHOOL CHILDREN @ FOC
Faculty of Commerce under the mission of Prayas-Charity with a smile; a week long event welcomed the students of Municipal school 26 of Ambawadi on its campus. 40 students along with 2 teachers were brought to the college campus by the faculty members in their own cars with extreme enthusiasm and joy in their hearts. They were welcomed with cheering and applause by around 50 volunteer students. Keeping the Christmas theme in mind, a student volunteer dressed up as Santa clause and entertained the children and gave away gifts and chocolates. The event kick started with the recital of prayer invoking God's blessings. The student band of FOC entertained the students with popular Bollywood numbers where they danced their hearts out. The competitive side of the students was brought out by playing a series of fun games like quiz, atlas, passing the parcel and statue game. The event was graced with the presence of the Provost of GLS university, Dr. Dharmesh Shah who was welcomed with a token of love. He appreciated the cause and the efforts of everyone involved. He urged the students to continue doing this Nobel cause even after graduating and throughout their life. Lastly the students were served with refreshments by the student volunteers and were gifted with specially curated kits consisting of stationary items, lunch boxes, water bottles, eatables, fresh fruits, handkerchief, socks, piggy bank and a game. It was really a great time for all children and college students to understand the value of teamwork and cooperation as the event was entirely managed by the student volunteers under the guidance of Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Kruti Shah, Dr. Bhumika Ansodaria & Prof. Hard Patel.
FIRELESS COOKING WORKSHOP
Faculty of Commerce organised Fireless Cooking Workshop on 22 nd December, 2023. In this workshop, Miss. Drashti Mulani, Master Chef Past Participant shared some modern tips of fireless cooking and taught recipes of Makhana chaat, Sprout Salad Sandwich and Strawberry Oreo Dessert with our students. Our students have learned techniques of preparing fireless food items and made it on the spot. In addition, she also gave tips to make dishes attractive. Students explored ways to create flavorful dishes without fire. This competition was co-ordinated by Dr. Bhavna Parwani and Dr. Anjali Trivedi.
FINE ARTS WORKSHOP
Date: 15-12-2023 to 21-12-2023
PAINTING AND POSTER MAKING WORKSHOP
Art studio Club of Faculty of Commerce organized Art Workshop in which students were trained in Painting and Poster Making Skills. In this workshop paintings and posters were prepared by around 40 students under the guidance of the expert Mr. Sachin Gaud. The workshop was quite successful as the students unleashed their creativity and expressed their thoughts on topics like ‘Art and Peace’. The highlight of the workshop was the tricks and tips for painting and color combinations shared by the expert. They learned new techniques to enhance their art skills. Poster making, on the other hand, according to Mr. Sachin, involves creating visually appealing posters for various purposes. These can be for advertising, promoting events, or conveying messages.
CARTOONING AND COLLAGE MAKING WORKSHOP
Faculty of Commerce organized Cartooning and Collage Making workshop which brought together participants eager to learn to express their views on social, political, and current affairs through art. With the guidance of skilled instructor Mr. Sachin, students created vibrant artworks that covered a wide range of themes. The collages and cartoons served as powerful tools for conveying ideas in a visually engaging manner. Participants showcased their perspectives on issues like social justice, politics, and current events. The workshop not only developed artistic skills but also encouraged thoughtful concepts.
RANGOLI AND INSTALLATION WORKSHOP
Faculty of Commerce organised Rangoli and Installation Workshop. Mr. Sachin Gaud had conducted these workshops, who is renowned fine art artist and graphic designer. Firstly in Rangoli Workshop, the process typically began with drawing a pattern outline and drawing on the theme of Geometry, followed by filling it in with vibrant colours by our students. In this workshop, our students have also learned to express creativity in Rangoli and how to correlate with the Rangoli theme by utilizing cultural expression and community engagement concepts in the further competitions. In Installation Workshop, Mr. Sachin taught students how to prepare handcrafted things such as Lady Model, Merry-Go-Round, Wall Art Piece, and some basic handmade models. Students learnt to build handcrafted things in identical manner creatively. They used waste bottles, plastic spoons, newspaper, colour craft papers, coconut husk, wire, plastic materials, glasses and tea cups for preparing handcrafted models. Fine Arts workshop was co-ordinated by Dr. Bhavna Parwani, Dr. Anjali Trivedi and Dr. Keyur Vohra.
NEXTGEN DIALOGUE SERIES AT GLS-FOC
Faculty of Commerce organised a "NextGen Dialogue Series" in association with UNICEF on theme Role of Young People in Climate Action. The event began on an introductory note by Mr. Krunal Shah, an alumnus of GLS University and CEO of Gujarat Youth Forum. He highlighted the fact that how today’s youth can play a pivotal role in bringing down the carbon emission and that there is no rocket science in committing yourself towards environmental concerns. The session was taken forward by Mr. Lokendra Balasaria an Architect, Urban Ecologist, and Chairman of ASSOCHAM GEM Gujarat. He is a founder of TreeWalk initiative. He initiated by outlining common problems faced by people, with an emphasis on youth playing a pivotal role in combating climate change. Many youths lack clarity on terms such as atmosphere, global warming, and environmental impact. He explained how climate change affects cities, regions, and communities, weaving in a compelling story of how one person's actions can make a significant environmental difference. The other major problem is Toxicity issues, such as poison in vegetables and the health risks associated with diesel cars and daily-use detergents, are explored. The solution for the same is learning from organic models like Sikkim, respecting and working with nature's balancing systems, and adapting to changing climates (e.g., Ahmedabad's transformation from semi-arid to a wetter region). He highlighted the policy framed by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to bring down India’s carbon emission by 2030 and further added that the youth rigorously works towards it, this target will be achieved well within the stipulated limit. He concluded by stressing the urgency of addressing environmental challenges and highlights the potential for positive change through informed youth engagement. Around 600 students actively participated in this one of a kind Environmental Awareness session. The event was coordinated by students under the able guidance of Dr. Bhavik Swadia, Dr. Bhavin Bhatt and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.
A SESSION ON ‘DATING RELATIONSHIP: HAPPILY, EVER AFTER IS NOT A FAIRY TALE AMONG YOUTH’
Date: 02-09-2023
A workshop under the banner of Collegiate Women Development Committee on the topic ‘Dating relationship: Happily, Ever after is not a fairy Tale among youth’ was organized. The session was conducted by the Dr. Priyanka Kacher, associate dean of School Behavioral forensics, NFSU. She began the session by exploring the prevalent issue of violence against women, shedding light on the various forms it takes and the consequences it entails. The introductory section provided an overview of gender-based violence, debunking the misconception that violence is solely physical abuse. It highlighted the gravity of this problem by listing different types of violence against women, ranging from domestic violence to child marriage and sexual harassment. The speaker explored the reasons why many women do not leave violent partners, touching upon factors such as fear, stigma, and hope for change. Additionally, it outlined the severe consequences of IPV, including physical injuries, mental health issues, addiction, and even death. The session ended with a powerful message, quoting, “At any given moment, you have the power to say, ‘This is not how my story is going to end.'” It serves as a call to action, urging society to take a proactive role in ending violence against women and ensuring that “happily ever after” is a reality, not just a fairy tale.
WORKSHOP ON CPR TRAINING
Date:01-09-2023
Faculty of Commerce organised a workshop under the banner of Collegiate Women Development Committee which is related to basic introduction to CPR. The theme was CPR Training and awareness about Heart Attack among youth. The session was conducted by the Dr. Abhishek Sharma, an associate from Sterling Hospitals, Ahmedabad. He began a session by emphasising the meaning and importance of Basic Life Support (BLS) and the importance of CPR training and awareness about heart attacks among the youth. The session aimed to educate participants on recognizing signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, and airway obstruction, and how to perform CPR and use automated external defibrillators (AEDs). He explained that the concept of AED>AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. Participants learned about its usage that includes Checking for a central pulse, observing chest rise Pulse check for 5-10 seconds. The session also covered the key aspects of CPR which are Landmark and chest compression location, Proper hand placement with shoulders directly over the chest, Keeping arms straight and elbows locked and Smooth and continuous chest compressions, avoiding jerking motions. He also talked about the Airway management techniques that include Head tilt and chin lift and Jaw thrust for suspected C-spine injuries. He concluded the session with a powerful message: “Do not hesitate; you can save lives.” The entire session was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Bhavna Parwani.
RAKSHABANDHAN CELEBRATION
Faculty of Commerce organised a visit to the Dr. Jit Mehta Balshala Trust (A centre for person with Mental Retardation) managed by the Blind People’s Association(India) in order to celebrate Rakhshabandhan with the first year students of the Yoga Club on 27th of August. Students themselves made the Rakhi for the celebration in the college itself and around 30 girl Volunteers along with boy Volunteers and faculty members participated in the celebration by knotting rakhi to around 40 students of Dr. Jit Mehta Balshala Trust. The college also distributed sweets among those students. Principal Sangitaben appreciated the activities carried out by students of Faculty of Commerce.
TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Date: 26-08-2023
Faculty of Commerce hosted an exhilarating Table Tennis Tournament as part of their commitment to nurture the talents of young students. The tournament provided a platform for sports activities, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and teamwork among the students. The Table Tennis Tournament proved to be a testament to the students’ talents and sportsmanship. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 85 students hailing from Faculty of commerce, creating an atmosphere filled with intense sporting spirit and camaraderie. The competition, brought together students from various divisions within the Faculty of Commerce. The event aimed to promote physical fitness, healthy competition, and teamwork among the students, emphasizing the holistic development of the participants. Despite the competitive nature of the event, the participants maintained a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. Spectators cheered for their peers, creating an electrifying environment at the academy. The tournament was conducted with utmost fairness and integrity, with strict adherence to the rules and regulations of table tennis. Referees ensured that all matches were played in a great spirit. The tournament’s successful execution was made possible by the coordination of the dedicated faculty members, including Dr. Bhavin Bhatt, Dr. Bhavik Swadia, and Dr. Jaimin Patel. Their efforts ensured that the tournament ran smoothly and provided an engaging and rewarding experience for all participants.
The results of the Table Tennis tournament are as follows:
- Boys Tournament
1st Position: Arth Sheth
2nd Position: Kushal Gandhi
3rd Position: Akhil Nawani
- Girls Tournament
1st Position: Niharika Jain
2nd Position: Tisha Mehta
3rd Position: Khushi Kothari
STEPS N STYLE’ organized A WESTERN DANCE & GROOMING Workshop - ‘DAZZLE 2023’
Date:24-08-2023
Steps N Style club of Faculty of Commerce aims to engage the participants in dance, grooming, and performance with rigor and curiosity and to build and strengthen students’ creative skills in live performances. The Club this year organized ‘8 Day’ Western Dance and Grooming Workshop ‘DAZZLE 2023’, in which more than 100 plus students actively participate. The interactive workshop sessions were conducted by various experts Mr. Dhweep Shah, Mr. Keyur Desai, Ms. Khushnum Avari, Mr. Chakshu Chauhan Ms. Vinita Panchal and Ms. Aditi Vyas. The workshop included theoretical and practical training about various dance forms like Hip hop, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, salsa, crumping, fusion, and Bollywood by ace choreographers. Various international fame fashion choreographers and models came and shared their success story and practically demonstrated how to walk on the ramp and also give one to one tip to all the aspiring models and laid emphasis on body language and confidence.
INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO MUNDRA PORT
Faculty of Commerce under Project Udaan with Adani Foundation organized an industrial visit on 22 nd and 23 rd August,2023 with an objective to develop awareness amongst young minds regarding the practical operations of large-scale industries of Adani group including Adani port, Adani power-thermal wind & solar and Adani Wilmar. During the visit, students were taken to Adani Port and the Special Economic Zone of Gujarat, where they saw the operations of the port along with a wonderfully structured model and briefing done by the Expert engineers. The visit lasted for two days with a night stay at Adani Shanti Niketan. Overall, it was a great experience to have an insight into the true operations at scale, explained by industry experts. This visit has equipped us with engrossing practical knowledge. Around 90 students along with 4 professors participated in the educational visit to Mundra.
CARROM TOURNAMENT
Date:10-08-2023
Faculty of Commerce hosted an exhilarating Carrom Tournament as part of their commitment to nurturing the talents of young students. The tournament provided a platform for sports activities, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and teamwork among the students. Participants from all the semesters exhibited remarkable enthusiasm as they competed in this exciting event. The tournament was structured across three rounds, with each participant engaging in a best-of-three matches format. An impressive turnout of 150 plus students joined the competition. The climax of the tournament was the gripping finals, where spectators were treated to a display of skill, strategy, and dedication as the contestants executed their moves with precision. The competition was intense, showcasing the participants’ determination to emerge victorious. After a closely contested competition, the results were determined. The tournament’s successful execution was made possible by the coordination of the dedicated faculty members, including Dr. Bhavin Bhatt, Dr. Bhavik Swadia, and Dr. Jaimin Patel. Their efforts ensured that the tournament ran smoothly and provided an engaging and rewarding experience for all participants.
Winners of the Carrom Tournament :
1st Position:
Nirav Prajapati , Ahmed Pisuwala
2nd Position:
Jyot Buch , Saideep Patnak
3rd Position:
Mouli Thanki , Gautam Chomal
TALENT UNLIMITED FINALS SEASON 4
Date: 09-08-2023
Faculty of Commerce set the stage on fire at the Finals of Talent Unlimited Season4. The budding artists of SMPIC, dazzled on the stage with their limitless talent at the Final round of the institute’s flagship event Talent Unlimited Season 4 at the restyled GLS auditorium on 9 th August, 2023. The 28 participants competing for the championship at various competitions like Singing, Instrumental music, Western Dance, Classical Dance, Folk Dance, Mono Acting, Stand up Comedy etc. were those who had reached to the finals after the rounds of auditions and eliminations, leaving behind more than 90 contestants. The event got a curtain raiser with a magnificent fusion dance performance by a group of FOC students. The entire show was filled with spectacular performances included some soulful singing from the Indian as well as western music, enchanting instrumental music, acrobatic and energetic western dances as well as graceful classical and folk dances. The hilarious stand up comedies and thought provoking monoacting performances also enthralled the judges as well as the audience. Expert judges like Mihir Jani, Dwip Shah, Maitri Trivedi, Ankit Trivedi also made the institute proud with the fact that they also had found FOC to be the stepping stone to their success in their respective fields of art.
BADMINTON TOURNAMENT
Faculty of Commerce organized an inter-class Badminton Tournament, showcasing the impressive sporting prowess of its students. The aim of this event was to provide a competitive platform for students to display their badminton skills and discover hidden talents within the student body. Students from all semesters eagerly participated in this tournament, highlighting the widespread interest and enthusiasm for the sport of badminton within the university. The tournament featured singles matches that were fiercely contested, contributing to the overall atmosphere of spirited competition. The event was a resounding success with a remarkable turnout of over 300 participants, consisting of 120 girls and 180 boys. Their active involvement and dedication added to the vibrancy of the tournament, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved. The entire session was conducted by Dr. Bhavik Swadia, Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr.Bhavan Bhatt.
Winners:
Boys Category:
1. Yash Shah
2. Anshul Karulkar
Girls Category:
1. Hetanshi Milwar
2. Himakshi Jain
WORKSHOP ON “ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN LIFE: STRATEGIES FOR ATTAINING YOUR GOALS”.
Date: 04-08-2023
Faculty of Commerce organised a workshop under the banner of Collegiate Women Development Committee on “Achieving Success in life: Strategies for attaining your goals” in GLS Auditorium. It was conducted by C.A.(Dr.) Anjali Choksi, CA and Partner at DJNV & Co. Chartered Accountancy and the first woman to be the Chairperson of the Ahmedabad Branch of the ICAI. She began the session by explaining the meaning of success in life. According to students, success means achieving the goal of their life. But according to her in order to get the proper definition of success we need to ask certain questions to ourselves first whether we are happy with what we are doing, whether we are satisfied and passionate for the goal of dream? Further, she explained the concept of SWOT analysis which stands for Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunity and Threats. She emphasized that we always have to do the SWOT analysis in order to get the success in life. She also explained that social media is Boon to network & expand business but while studying it’s a bane which should be strictly avoided.
Then moving further, she shared certain anecdotes to highlight the following points:
- We should not stop after achieving goal.
- We should not depend on others.
- Short term pleasures can lead to long term traps.
- When you are not using skills, you will lose more skills and also lose choices
- Right action has to be taken at right time
Certain Takeaways of this session are: –
- Participation is the biggest thing to enjoy your curriculum
- Give respect to everyone
- Stick to your dream
- SWOT analysis is very powerful tool for achieving goal
The session was managed by event Co-ordinators under the guidance of CA Dr. Sneha Master, Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Bhavna Parwani.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Date: 02-08-2023
To sensitize students towards the needs of society, GLS UNIVERSITY organized Blood Donation Camp in association with Indian Red Cross Society. Students of FOC extended their full co-operation in conducting this noble campaign and had volunteered to donate a total of 90 units of blood.
WEEK-LONG THEATRE WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCES
Date: 24-07-2023 to 31-07-2023
Abhivaykti- The Theatre Group at Faculty of Commerce, organized a week-long workshop that honed and nurtured the immense talent and creativity of the students a month ago. Led by Vishal Shah, an FOC Alumni, Mr. Kailash Shahdadpuri and his dedicated team, the workshop aimed to provide students with a platform to refine their acting skills and express their thoughts through theatrical performances. Throughout the week, students devoted themselves to various aspects of theatre, including scriptwriting, acting, and directing, under the guidance of their mentors and with support from their seniors. This collaboration allowed them to bring their creative visions to life on the stage. The workshop led to THREE PERFORMANCES by three teams, each with a unique and thought-provoking theme performed in GLS Auditorium. The first team explored ‘Mard Ko Bhi Dard Hota Hai’ (Even Men Feel Pain), challenging stereotypes and promoting empathy for the emotional vulnerabilities men often face. The second team delved into ‘Social Media Ke Sochan’ (The Thoughts of Social Media), sparking critical discussions about the impact of social media on human behaviour and relationships. The third team, in a significant move, tackled the stigmatized topic of menstruation with ‘Dhaag’ (Periods), aiming to destigmatize it and raise awareness. Each team had its own motive, reflected vividly in their performances. Team 1 sought to challenge gender stereotypes and encourage a more inclusive perspective on masculinity. Team 2 aimed to spark conversations about responsible social media usage and its effects on mental health. Team 3’s motive was to promote menstrual hygiene awareness and break the silence surrounding menstruation. In conclusion, the Abhivaykti -The Theatre workshop at Faculty of Commerce was a resounding success, showcasing the remarkable talent and creativity of the students.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Date: 24-07-2023
Faculty of Commerce organized the photography workshop on 24th July, 2023 in which around 50 students participated. Renowned faculty, Mr. Rishi Goenka, conducted the workshop, providing valuable insights into various aspects of photography. The workshop covered a wide range of topics, starting from the basics of photography, including types of cameras, parts and functions of cameras, and the fundamental principles of photography. Participants were introduced to different aspects of photography, such as leading lines, the Rule of Thirds, symmetry, patterns, the importance of lighting, and angles. This comprehensive approach allowed the students to gain a holistic understanding of photography and its various elements. One of the highlights of the workshop was the hands-on experience given to the students. This practical session allowed them to apply the theoretical knowledge they had learned and gain better clarity about the art of photography. He shared interesting techniques and secret tactics for capturing perfect photos, using both good lenses on professional cameras and smartphone cameras. This combination of traditional and modern photography tools enriched the students’ learning experience. The short and simple tricks shared by the instructor enabled the students to master the art of photography in a short period.
AN INTERACTIVE EXPERT SESSION ON ‘LET'S TALK HEALTH AND HAPPINESS’
Date: 21-07-2023
An interactive expert session on “Let’s Talk Health and Happiness” under the Collegiate Women Development Committee (CWDC) was organized. The expert session aimed to promote women’s awareness and was conducted by renowned Gynecologist, Dr. Cecil Kanuga from Marigold Women’s Hospital, Ahmedabad. She emphasized the importance of such sessions to sensitize young women to protect themselves in both public places and at home. The session provided valuable information on various aspects of women’s health, with a focus on menstruation and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), teenage vaccinations, the significance of energy and food, pre- conception tests, pre-marital counseling, and guidance for the transition into married life or parenthood. The primary objective was to empower women with knowledge, enabling them to make informed decisions and lead healthier lives. During the session, she shed light on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder characterized by enlarged ovaries with small cysts, leading to irregular periods, weight gain, excessive hair growth, and fertility issues. She stressed that weight loss is one of the essential factors in managing PCOS effectively. The session also addressed essential aspects of life after marriage and parenthood, such as effective communication, family planning, emotional support, and postnatal care. The entire session was successfully managed by event managers under the guidance of Dr. Bhavna Parwani and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
CHESS TOURNAMENT & SIMUL CHESS 1 VS 30
Date: 18-07-2023 to 20-07-2023
Faculty of Commerce and Chess New District Association, Ahmedabad jointly organized Chess Tournament on 18th and 20th July, 2023. Around 84 participants took part and competed on 18th and 20th July, 2023. A training session was held on the 12th July, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. where Mr. Ankit Dalal, International Rated Chess player and Joint Secretary Gujarat State Chess Association talked about the history of chess, some basic rules-guidelines and also gave some interesting tips and tricks for the same. On 20th July,2023 International Rated Chess Player Mr. Ankit Dalal played in Simul with the 30 participants at the same time. On 18th July, 2023 The participants of the tournament played 5 rounds with Swiss system without knockouts It was indeed quite heart-warming to see the children playing their moves like stalwarts with rapt concentration and collected demeanour. It’s not just about winning but about learning and growing. In all games that were played within, winners of the competition were:
- Nishi Shah
- Mohit Tanwani
- Rushabh Mehta
It was coordinated by Dr. Bhavik Swadia, Dr. Jaimin Patel and Dr. Bhavin Bhatt
WORKSHOP ON ‘‘IMPORTANCE OF YOGA IN STUDENT’S LIFE”
Date: 10-07-2023
Faculty of Commerce organized a workshop on “Importance of yoga in Student’s Life”. The workshop was conducted by CA. DR. Nilesh Suchak and Yoga club of Faculty of Commerce. Dr. Suchak discussed how practicing yoga consistently can be beneficial for students to increase calmness and focus. Yoga is not just about practicing asanas but it also means to have a consciousness on our own thoughts which eventually can lead us understand where we are going wrong. Many anecdotes from Mahabharata, Ramayana were shared and their lessons in life were also discussed. Practicing yoga can have multiple health benefits including mental clarity, focus and weight control. This workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhavik U. Swadia and Dr. Jaimin Patel.
Para-Academic Activities 2022-2023
CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023
Date: 4th March,2023.
Faculty of Commerce under CWDC celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 by organising the following events:
1. S/HE FEST – A Three Day Festival
More than 100 students participated in various competitions such as Poetry recitation, Reels Creation, Painting/Poster making and Rangoli on the theme of Gender Safety, Gender Sensitivity and Gender Equality.
2. Phenomenal Women- A Tribute to Womanhood – An Award Function
An Award Function ‘Phenomenal Women- A tribute to Womanhood’ #celebratingwomanhood on the occasion of International Women’s Day was organized to felicitate and honour prominent women stalwarts from diverse fields who have broken all the barriers and reached the pinnacle of success. Dr. Chandani Kapadia, Executive Director, GLS University graced the function with their august presence. Our esteemed awardees were Ms. Sanjukta Sinha, Acclaimed Kathak Dancer & Artistic Director and Ms. Sonal Vasoya, A Versatile International Para-Athlete, our special guest Ms. Barbie Rajput, an admired singer, songwriter &actor and our female alumni who have made a mark in various fields Ms. Hetvi Limbard, Musician & Programmer and Ms. Vinita Panchal, Model & Dancer. Dr. Chandni Kapadia, Executive Director rightly said in her address that “Behind every successful man there is a woman, similarly behind every successful woman there is a man.” While sharing her journey of life and work experiences, she says that “hard work and dedication brings progress and success at the right time.” She further said that women are making their making various fields today, be it in engineering or aviation. Ms. Sanjukata Sinha and Ms. Sonal Vasoya were awarded the Phenomenal Woman Award by Dr. Chandni Kapadia. Ms. Sanjukata Sinha, well-known Kathak Dancer says that “Dance means confidence”. She said that the right combination of mind and body creates dance. Mr. Sonal Vasoya who is an International Para Athlete has won 43 International Medals. She said she suffered from 85% disability from the age of 5 and learned the hard lesson that many times respect and honor have to be earned. Students were motivated and inspired after listening to the journey of success stories of the esteemed awardees. Our special guest, Dridha, AKA Ms. Barbie Rajput who is a famous singer actress and has many fans on social media said “Live life simply but think high”. She gave a wonderful musical performance. We appreciated and acknowledged own SMPIC alumni Hetvi Limbad who is a famous musician and programmer and Vinita Panchal a model and Dancer and felicitated them by Glorious Alumnus Awards. The event was coordinated by Dr Gitanjali Rampal and Dr Bhavna Parwani.
CRICKET TOURNAMENT
Date: 12th March,2022.
Our institute participated in cricket tournament organized by GLS FIT WAVE GYM and reached up to Semi-Final Level.
CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022
Date: 5th March, 2022.
Our institute celebrated International Women’s Day by organizing 2 events.
- A Presentation Competition – At SMPIC, International Women’s Day Celebrations started with a Presentation Competition on 2nd March, for the students based on the theme सशक्तnaari #atmanirbharभारत wherein more than 100 students presented awe inspiring journeys of Indian Women who made a difference with their presence in various fields like corporate world, entertainment, science, home and many more. The winners of the Presentation Competition सशक्तnaari #atmanirbharभारत are
Hanshika Jaju , Siya Joshi , Eesham Devalia , Prachi Sharma , Vrunda Modasara , Aditi Shah , Yamini Dugani , Shivansh Rawal .
- ‘Phenomenal Women- A tribute to womanhood#celebratingwomanhood
GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) with Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WICCI) has organised the virtual award function ‘Phenomenal Women- A tribute to Womanhood’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 5th March, 2022 to felicitate women stalwarts from various fields who have broken all the barriers and reached the pinnacle of success with ‘Phenomenal Woman Award’. The function was graced by Dr. Sudhir Nanavati, President GLS University, Woman Super Achiever & Key Note Speaker Ms Chandni Kapadia, National President, Design Council At WICCI & Executive Director, GLS University, Dr. B. H. Joshi, Pro-Vost, GLS University, Dr. Dharmesh shah, Registrar, GLS University. Our esteemed awardees Padmashree Penaz Masani, Ghazal and Playback Singer, Dr. Darshna Thakkar – Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Social Entrepreneur and Ms. Mira Erda- 1st and Youngest Indian Female Formula Racer were awarded with ‘Phenomenal Woman Award’ and our female alumni who have made a mark in various fields Ms. Shivangi Mehra – Model & Actor and Ms. Nikita Ahuja- Singer, Composer and Lyricist were awarded with ‘Glorious Alumnus Award’. The events were co-ordinated by Dr. Rajul Goenka, Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Bhavna Parwani.
ABHIVYAKTI : THEATRE WORKSHOP 2021
Date: 9th October, 2021
Our institute organized a week-long theatre workshop ABHIVYAKTI 2021 from 4th October, 2021 to 9th October, 2021. The workshop was conducted by Shri Vishal Shah known actor, director, scriptwriter and SMPIC alumni. On the first day, the workshop was inaugurated. Various activities and exercises were conducted to achieve and understand ‘Rhythm’, ‘Body sync’, ‘ Inhibition’, ‘Conviction’, ‘Observation’, ‘Imagination’ and ‘Co-operation’. On the 5th Day, the students were given the first-hand experience of theatre at ‘Prayogshala’. Students were given a total overview about all the technological aspects of theatre and performances like the lighting system, backstage area, different zones on stage and positioning of characters. On the 6th Day, the students performed skits in various groups and showcased their learning from the workshop. Further students rehearsed, polished and performed their small acts on various themes like various comic situations on the inquiry counter of railway station, addiction of PUBG in students, gender equality, old-age companionship and post-covid relationship issues on 23rd October, 2021, Saturday at GLS Auditorium. The performances were graced by the presence of Dr. B. H. Joshi, Provost, GLS University. He whole-heartedly appreciated the performances of students and congratulated them for their efforts. He further stressed that theater is a strong medium to develop a lot of soft skills such as communication skills, teamwork, presentation skills, self-confidence etc. Through this workshop, students will be able to overcome their stage fear as well as develop a positive and confident body language. The event was coordinated by Dr. Sneha Master and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
GLS-SMPIC ALUMNI TALK SERIES 2021-22 ‘OUR ALUMNI OUR PRIDE’
Date: 28th September,2021
Our institute organized a new lecture series GLS-SMPIC ALUMNI CONNECT-2021-22. SMPIC students are placed across the globe at very good positions managing in their own business and many of them are making ripples in the corporate world. The 2011 batch student Dhruvit Shah was called upon as the first speaker of this innovative lecture series OUR ALUMNI OUR PRIDE to talk about his very successful entrepreneurial journey as the owner of Sourceitright.com, one of India’s first textile e-com companies. Mr. Shah talked about the experiences he gained as a student in his shaping years at the institute and how various management activities made him dream big to become a leading entrepreneur. He in detail talked about how he started his startup of selling Indian textiles online. He gave answers to all the questions raised by the audience. 2015 batch student Rahul Meghnani was invited as another speaker. He interacted with the present batch talking about the benefits of eating right for a healthy life. Mr. Rahul Meghnani is a weight management specialist and a clinical and sports nutritionist. Rahul Meghnani was here to spread awareness and share his expert knowledge on how unintentionally we are falling for chronic diseases. He is talked about eating healthy and staying healthy. Rahul patiently answered all the questions raised by the students. This turned out to be a very interesting topic for the students as post covid 19 it is of utmost importance to eat right and stay healthy. Both these Sessions were very helpful for the students and a large number of students participated in these very interesting sessions conducted by SMPIC Alumni. This event was coordinated by Dr. Bimal Solanki.
GUEST LECTURE ON ‘SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTES FOR COLLEGE GOERS’
Date: 21st September, 2021
Innovision – The Management Club of our institute organized guest lecture on ‘Social Media Etiquettes for college Goers’. The session was conducted by Dr. Parth Vaishnav, an expert psychiatrist and a deaddiction expert. He suggested the basic points to be kept in mind while creating a profile on social media. He discussed various dangers arising from addiction to social media. He explained the importance of proper usage of artificial intelligence. Talking about sharing and posting, he explained that it is very essential for us to understand what to share and why to share on social media platforms. He explained the importance of cyber security and warned that social media accidents can cause mental health problems like anticipatory anxiety, depression, self-harm, addiction, relationship stressors, hypochondriasis, insomnia etc. The session was very interactive and informative. It was co -ordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt and Dr. Jaimin Patel.
VIRTUAL TALENT HUNT ‘TALENT UNLIMITED- SEASON 2 (2021)’
Date: 15th September 2021.
Our institute organized the online talent hunt ‘TALENT UNLIMITED Season 2 (2021)’. More than 100 students enthusiastically participated in various competitions like Singing, Instrumental Music, Folk Dance, Western Dance, Indian Classical Dance, Mono Acting, and Stand-Up Comedy and sent the videos of their performances for the final judgement. The team of faculties in charge of various events include Dr. Bhavna Parvani, Dr. Kruti Shah, Dr. Sneha Master, Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Keyur Vohra. The entire event was co-ordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra.
WINNERS OF THE COMPETITION:
| WINNERS OF THE COMPETITION: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | First | Second | Third |
| SINGING | Khushi Shah | Daksh Chansauriya | Rohaan Kureshi |
| Saideep Patnaik | Raj Katarmal | ||
| Maharshi Brahmabhatt | |||
| INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC | Alex Patel | Devarsh Kotecha | Jatan Mehta |
| Om Doshi | Tirth Bhatt | Diksha Jain | |
| WESTERN DANCE | Heni Shah | Shweta Joshi | Muskan Jain |
| Kandarp Rajguru | Rajnandiniba Vaghela | ||
| Vaishali Gurjar | |||
| FOLK DANCE | Khushi Jain | Krisha Madaliya | Gauri Ramani |
| Shreya Solanki | Deval Shukla | ||
| CLASSICAL DANCE | Consolation Prize : Manasa Shah | ||
| Astha Tak | Jeel Bhatt | Mahima Sharma | |
| Nida Sindhi | Teesha Chhabariya | ||
| ACTING | Drashti Vadaliya | Kishan Desai | Harshil Patel |
| Rishi Bhatt | |||
WEBINAR ON “DIGITAL EYE STRAIN”
Date:14th September, 2021
Our institute organized an expert session on ‘Digital Eye Strain’ under the lecture series Academics and Beyond. It was conducted by a very well-known ophthalmologist and eye surgeon Dr. Hiral Dodiya, Shalby Hospitals, Ahmedabad. According to Dr. Hiral, the strain on eyes has increased to a great extent due to an increased usage of screen by students or working professionals. The physical education has been absent since past 2 years due to the pandemic which has led to an increase in online education and our eyes get adversely affected. Even the working professionals were given an option of work from home which led to the excessive usage of laptop, mobile phones and tablets which in turn had its adverse effects on the eyes. Dr. Hiral Dodiya further said that it is difficult for us to reduce the screen time and therefore we must work out the options by which the eyes get least affected. The webinar proved to be useful for the audience of all age groups. The entire event was coordinated by Dr. Bhavin Bhatt.
ONE WEEK VIRTUAL DANCE WORKSHOP 2021
Date: 13th September,2021
Our institute organised one-week virtual Dance workshop from 13th September,2021 under which students are given opportunity to learn different dance styles of folk and western dance by the experts Kuldeep Shukla & Nidhip Shah. Kuldeep Shukla, a renowned choreographer, conducted folk dance workshop for the students and gave knowledge of be tali , Tran tali, Hinch, dodhiyu, Hudo, Randal ma no Ghodo, Raas, Rajasthani & Bhangda. Nidhip Shah, a well-known choreographer, conducted western dance workshop under which different Western dance styles are taught trending in India. One of the styles is ‘Shuffle’, which started in late 90’s in Melbourne, Australia and now it is present and performed worldwide. Next is Tutting, which is related to forming geometrical shapes with hands and fingers on music. Along with these two, students learnt Lyrical and Bollyhop which are most famous among the young generations in the current scenario of Dance. Around 150 participants are learning different dance styles with lot of enthusiasm in the Virtual Dance workshop. The Virtual Dance Workshop is coordinated by Dr. Bhavna Parwani & Dr. Kruti Shah.
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Date: 10th September,2021
The photography competition was organized by our institute in which various topics were covered such as Portrait Photography, Street Life Photography, Landscape photography and Rain Photography. Around 215 students enthusiastically participated in the competition using digital cameras as well as smartphones and presented live photographs with a specific perspective like a professional photographer. Students also presented favourable messages to the photographs provided to them. Out of them, the best photograph was selected by the judge after a lot of hard work.
WINNERS OF A PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
| Position | Name | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Siya Joshi | SEM 1 |
| Sandeep Chheepa | SEM 1 | |
| 2nd | Rangi Daksha | SEM 1 |
| Arush Tarang Pandya | SEM 1 | |
| Karnika Maheshwari | SEM 3 | |
| Yugal Khimani | SEM 5 | |
| 3rd | Keval Kotadia | SEM 1 |
| Pearl Patel | SEM 1 | |
| Richa Shah | SEM 1 | |
| Appreciation | Harsh Dwivedi | SEM 1 |
| Harshil Patel | SEM 1 | |
| Krish Galani | SEM 1 | |
| Andrew Kennedy | SEM 3 | |
| Drashti Vadaliya | SEM 1 |
The Photography Competition was coordinated by Dr. Rajul Goenka.
TEACHERS DAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATIONS
Date: 4th September, 2021
Our institute organized Teachers Day Virtual Celebrations by organizing 2 online competitions. The event was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
- LET’S TEACH (Online Teaching Competition)
The students of all three years enthusiastically participated in the competition. They taught the fellow students online wherein they used various techniques of Power Point Presentation, Quiz etc.
Winners
Astha Thakkar, Drashti Vadaliya, Krinali Jain, Parth Bansal, Ruchita Lunawat, Diya Bhatt, Tejal Modhvadiya
- LET’S SPEAK (Online Elocution Competition)
The topic of the elocution competition was “ Teaching and Learning during Pandemic: A Unique Experience.” Students strongly voiced their opinions on the topic.
Winners
| Year | Position | Name |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | 1st Prize | Vidushi Jagnani |
| 2nd Prize | Riya Rajeshbhai Parmar & Eeshan Chintan Devalia | |
| 3rd Prize | Trusha Kartik Panchal & Patel Vraj Samir | |
| Second Year | 1st Prize | Sakshi Joshi |
| 2nd Prize | Aashvi Barfiwala | |
| 3rd Prize | Chhuvara Muskan Salimbhai | |
| Consolation Prize | Vrunda Modasa | |
| Third Year | 1st Prize | Nair Urmila Unnikrishnan |
| 2nd Prize | Nikhil Sheladiya |
TEACHERS DAY VIRTUAL CELEBRATIONS
Date: 4th September, 2021
Our institute organized Teachers Day Virtual Celebrations by organizing 2 online competitions. The event was coordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
1. LET’S TEACH (Online Teaching Competition)
The students of all three years enthusiastically participated in the competition. They taught the fellow students online wherein they used various techniques of Power Point Presentation, Quiz etc.
Winners
Astha Thakkar, Drashti Vadaliya, Krinali Jain, Parth Bansal, Ruchita Lunawat, Diya Bhatt, Tejal Modhvadiya
2. LET’S SPEAK (Online Elocution Competition)
The topic of the elocution competition was “ Teaching and Learning during Pandemic: A Unique Experience.” Students strongly voiced their opinions on the topic.
Winners :
| Year | Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | 1st Prize | Vidushi Jagnani | |
| 2nd Prize | Riya Rajeshbhai Parmar | Eeshan Chintan Devalia | |
| 3rd Prize | Trusha Kartik Panchal | Patel Vraj Samir | |
| Second Year | 1st Prize | Sakshi Joshi | |
| 2nd Prize | Aashvi Barfiwala | ||
| 3rd Prize | Chhuvara Muskan Salimbhai | ||
| Consolation Prize | Vrunda Modasa | ||
| Third Year | 1st Prize | Nair Urmila Unnikrishnan | |
| 2nd Prize | Nikhil Sheladiya | ||
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Date: 2nd September,2021
“A picture is worth a thousand words.”
The Fine Art Club of our institute organized an online photography workshop on the theme “THE ART STUDIO – AUTHENTIC PHOTOGRAPHY” to provide guidance to students on various modern techniques of photography. Renowned faculty Mr. Rishi Goenka conducted this workshop. Various aspects of photography like leading lies, Rules of Thirds, Symmetry & patterns, importance of lighting and Angles were covered. Useful tips for clicking a really good photograph were given. A competition was also launched following the workshop. The entire workshop was coordinated by Dr. Rajul Goenka.
SESSION ON ‘PATH TO AN ACCOMPLISHED CAREER’ TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SPORTS DAY
Date: 28th August, 2021
Under the auspice of Academics and Beyond – A Lecture Series, an online guest speaker session on the topic ‘Path to an Accomplished Career’ was organized by our institute to celebrate National Sports Day. The session was conducted by Mr. Kiratb Damani, an eminent lawyer, Former National Cricketer, Chairman of Gujarat Ranji Trophy Selection Committee and a Tedx speaker. He addressed the young generation to understand the importance of discipline and conduct for a successful career. According to him, the lessons of time management learnt from his sports career helped him for develop his professional career in law. While answering the questions raised by students as to the reason behind choosing cricket as a sports activity, he was of the opinion that each and every person has a unique muscle power so they should select their interest of sports activity as per their choice.
SESSION ON " SOCIAL MEDIA સરસ છે..!!"
Date: 4th August,2021
Our institute organised a virtual talk with a popular youth icon and an influencer RJ Pooja on the Positive Usage of Social Media. While talking to the students through the virtual platform, RJ Pooja explained about various positive and beneficial uses of social media. She mentioned that during the tough time of the peak Covid spread, Social media helped extensively in managing various aids related to Covid treatment and relief. Among other beneficial uses of social media she mentioned about Advertising, Online businesses, Work from home platforms, Finding virtual audience for amateur as well as professional artists etc. RJ Pooja also mentioned that social media has helped a lot in Community living during the lockdown period to maintain mental wellbeing of the people. Starting with a brief story about the evolution of social media, RJ Pooja also insisted that excessive use of social media can be harmful. As it is a virtual platform, the users have to be very careful and exercise their wisdom in making the right use of social media. At the end of the session she also answered a few curious queries by the students. The session was co-ordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra.
FILM APPRECIATION
Date : 30th July,2021
Our institute under the auspice of CINEMATES – The Movie Club organized an Expert Session on FILM APPRECIATION by Mr. Abhinay Banker, Renowned and Awarded Actor, Director and Playwright in Indian Theatre and Cinema on 30th July, 2021 at 11.30 a.m. All the participating students had watched few movies before the session.
Mr. Abhinay Banker discussed how film creation and appreciation are two different talents. He showed few clips from Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times and Dear Zindagi wherein he discussed cinematography, music as a part of story, sound effects, long and short shots and many other aspects of film. He even talked about how parallel cinema works as a social documentary in our society. Students posed many questions regarding film making and watching. He answered all of them at length and in a lucid manner. The session was very interesting and informative. The event was co-ordinated by Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
CELEBRATION OF WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY 2021
Date: 28th July, 2021
Out institute under the auspice of STATSTORM – The Statistics Club organised one-day celebration of WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY 2021. World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated globally on 28th July to spread awareness about the importance of nature and the need to protect Earth’s natural resources. An Expert Lecture on “Sustaining People and Planet” was conducted by Dr. Niyati Mistry, A Nature Enthusiast, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Geography, Government Arts College, Gandhinagar. Dr. Niyati told that Natural resources are exploited in many ways for the greed of humans. Due to natural imbalance, people are facing threats like various diseases, natural disasters, increased temperature, global warming, and a lot more. It must preserve the well-being of the next generations. The only way to attain this can be through raising awareness among people all over the world about the importance of saving resources and the consequences of damaging them. Another event kept as a part of this celebration was a Poster Making Competition with Slogan on the theme “Nature Conservation” in which more than 100 students participated and prepared posters on Nature Conservation and created slogans on Nature Conservation.
WINNERS OF POSTER MAKING COMPETITION
| Position | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| First Position | Muskan Nagdev | |
| Second Position | Aarti Mali | Vidhi Lal |
| Third Position | Maryam Pariyani | Samixa Shah |
| Appreciation to | Jaya Jagwani | Sumit Kotadiya |
The event was coordinated by Dr. Devyani Chatterji.
GURUPURNIMA CELEBRATION - 2021
Date: 24th July 2021.
Our institute celebrates Gurupurnima every year with lots of pomp and fervour. Even in Covid-19 pandemic times, the students of SMPIC celebrated virtual Gurupurnima on 24th July, 2021, Saturday, in which the students had invited all the faculty members with a personalized e-invitation card and had planned various surprises for the faculties on virtual platform. The event began with ritual of performing AARTI, followed by a TALK-SHOW, where some selected questions were asked to the faculty members. It was followed by a few singing performances by the students and fun games with the faculty members. The celebration ended with a video dedicated to SMPIC. Not only the faculties but the alumni were also invited for the celebration who remembered their college days and expressed their gratitude for the college and the faculties. SMPIC’s Virtual Gurupurnima was filled with love, respect and creativity.
Celebration of International Chess Day
Date: 20th July 2021.
With the on table tournaments looking like a distant dream in Covid 19 world, our institute in association with New Chess Ahmedabad District Association organised a virtual chess tournament on the occasion of International Chess Day.
International rated player and arbiter Ankit Dalal conducted online session discussing final detail of an online chess tournament. More than 150 students enthusiastically participated in the tournament. Each student participating in the tournament played nine rounds without a knockout. About 650 games were played in a planned manner in three hours. Shreeom Tiwari won the tournament while Kandarp Rajyaguru secured the second position and Sammed Jain secured the third position.
WORKSHOP ON ROAD SAFETY WITH HERO MOTOCORP
Date: 10th July, 2021.
SMPIC in association with Hero Motocorp organized an E workshop for its students. Road safety is something important that has to be followed at all times to ensure the safety of the operators of a vehicle, passengers, and pedestrians. In fact, road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death among people aged between 15 and 29 years. Road safety is of prime importance these days with increasing number of vehicles every day. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Sudhanshu Singh (Automobile Engineer with more than 13 years of experience.) He emphasized on the following aspects.
- The pedestrians must walk on the left side of road to avoid accident or injury on road.
- He explained with video presentations the importance of posture while driving a two wheeler .
- It is very important to follow road junctions and be careful enough while driving busy roads.
- All who drive bikes must wear a bright colored helmet because in case if you meet with an accident brain injury and death can be is avoided.
- Drivers must drive within prescribed limits of speed shown on sign boards of roads and always follow a two seconds, three seconds and four seconds rule.
- A driver must know and understand all safety rules of road before he starts driving. A person without driving license must avoid to drive.
- Parents must educate their children about road safety rules and teach them how to cross road. Parents must hold the hand of their child while crossing the road.
Some very important and useful and handy tips were shared by Mr. Sudhanshu. Session concluded with some amazing questions raised by the participating students and were all answered by the team.
DIGITAL COVER PAGE DESIGNING COMPETITION
Date: 23rd June, 2021.
Our Institute organized a competition for Designing the Cover Page for Online Study Material for the students of B.Com. Hons. Beautiful and interesting entries are received from more than 100 students. Select entries are used as cover page for online material of different subjects of B.Com. Hons. course. Certificates for appreciation are given to all participants and certificates of merit are given to the winning entries. This activity aims to create a sense of achievement amongst the students.
INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATIONS
Date: 21st June, 2021.
Physical Fitness and Making Healthy Choices is the new Normal. Faculty of Commerce, SMPIC, CWDC jointly with The Fitt Wave Gym, GLS University virtually celebrated International Yoga Day with an online live Yoga and well-being session. Ms. Anuja Shah, Director, The Fitt Wave Gym gave information regarding the importance of Yoga in our life to keep us healthy and fit as the pandemic has reinforced the fact that “Health is Wealth’. The session included a Yoga session encompassing various asanas demonstrated by Ms. Sakshi Srivastava and fitness tips on food, nutrition and lifestyle by fitness experts, Mr. Aviey Vermaand Mr. Rinku Rawat, Founders, AR Fitness. More than 500 students attended the live session. GLS University students kickstarted their new academic session on a healthy note by enthusiastically participating in the live Yoga and well-being session.
‘PHENOMENAL WOMEN- A TRIBUTE TO WOMANHOOD’: CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Date: 8th March, 2021.
Highlights: Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) organised the virtual seminar and award function ‘Phenomenal Women- A tribute to Womanhood’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2021 to felicitate women stalwarts from various fields who have broken all the barriers and reached the pinnacle of success with ‘Phenomenal Woman Award’. The function was graced by Dr. Sudhir Nanavati, President GLS University, Woman Super Achiever & Key Note Speaker Ms Chandni Kapadia COO GLS University, Provost of GLS University Dr B H Joshi, Registrar of GLS University Dr. Dharmesh Shah, Phenomenal Women Awardees Advocate Dipika Chavda , RJ Devaki, Ms Ankita Raina, Glorious Alumni of SMPIC Ms Pooja Gor, Ms. Rucha Lange, Ms. Manna Patel, Directors , Learned Faculty Members, Alumni and students who have joined across the globe. Dr. Sudhirbhai Nanavati, President, GLS University in his presidential address said that International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. In present era, women bring different experiences, perspectives and skills to the table, and make irreplaceable contributions to decisions, policies and laws that work better for all. They have chosen to challenge the set norms, through their dedication, commitment and energy have found the courage to speak out and aren’t afraid to push all the boundaries through sheer hard work. There has been change at the global level. The 2021 IWD theme is #ChooseToChallenge. A challenged world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change. So choose to challenge! This encourages all of us to help create a gender equal world by challenging stereotypes, fighting biases, broadening perceptions and celebrating women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.
Shri Sudhir Nanavati also asked the participants together to create a world where:
- women are equal partners with men in all aspects of economic, political and social life
- women are able to work and have a family life
- women do not live with poverty because they have chosen to care; and
- we are all free to live our lives without discrimination, harassment and violence.
Ms. Chandani Kapadia, COO, GLS University addressed the gathering and quoted the words of G.D Anderson, “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength – is so much more than you would ever expect.” She further said that women need to rise above the negativity. Women should collectively need to break down the age old thoughts and Women need to prioritise the self worth. They should understand that self worth is more important than being likable by others. She also quoted the words of Malala Yusufa “our words can change the whole world because we are together.” She advised all to bridge the gender gap, breaking the gender stereotypes for our daughters and sons from a particular set of pre notions set by society quoting the words of Gloria Steinem “We’ve begun to raise daughters more like sons… but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.”
Ms. Ankita Raina, India’s No 1 Tennis Player said in her tennis career she has seen many ups and downs. It’s important to keep going regardless of failures and criticism that we come across and the expectation of yours and people around you. It’s important to stay in a process and believe in the process because Success is very short lived and it’s important to enjoy the process because the outcome is something which is never in your control. Not to connect happiness with the outcome because that’s never in your control. You might put all your efforts but May be the circumstances has also played a role in it. She advised that we must need to move on and find solution of whatever professional career you choose or go to, it’s important that you keep going regardless of the challenges and enjoy the process.
Ms. Dipika Chavda, Advocate, Supreme Court & Vice President, International Council Jurists, London talked about raising voice against sexual harassment and domestic violence.
R.J. Devaki, Radio Jockey & theatre Enthusiast expressed firmly, “It is high time we talk about problems, it is time to talk about solution.” She conveyed that “A Great Success is a Great Revenge. Rather than fighting out with people just focus on building up your skills, focus on trying to bring out the best in you. Become the best whatever you do and the world will follow. If you will not recognize your wings/capabilities, the world will never let you fly…follow your dreams until they haunt you in the night.”
Maana Patel is an International acclaimed swimmer conveyed message to all women out there, you all women have inborn ability to do multitask. All women are born with multitasking skills, motivation and aggression to achieve your goal. Set a goal and achieve it. Don’t be afraid to achieve your goal. Be fearless, Be a Warrior. There is a warrior in each of you and fight for your dreams and work hard. If I have done it you all can do it.
Ms. Pooja Gor, Renowned Professional T.V. & Bollywood Actor expressed that SMPIC has played an integral part of who I am today and what I have been able to achieve today. She thanked all faculties and sent a message to all students that “No matter who you are or where you are from your dreams are valid so don’t lose hope.”
Ms. Rucha Lange, a financial analyst by profession and Renowned Professional Singer in Australia, stated that three years in SMPIC laid foundation in her music career. She thanked all as it has groomed herself as an artist. She conveyed a message to all in three lines:
- Follow your passion; no matter whatever it is, just be one with it
- Financial Independence and Emotional Independence
- Spiritual Practices
The seminar was attended enthusiastically and appreciated by participants all over the world.
KNOW YOURSELF THROUGH “LIFE SKILLS AND INDIAN MYTHOLOGY”
Date: 1st March, 2021.
Speaker: CMA P. D. Modh, Practicing Cost Accountant and Faculty
Highlights: Mr. Modh gave a brief overview on Life Skills and Indian Mythology and its benefits to various sectors giving corporate examples. He explained the importance of priority and practical mind set citing examples of Mahabharata. He explained that three things are vital in life – career, health and family. The lecture was followed by student interaction.
SMPIC-CELEBRATING WORLD RADIO DAY
Date: 13th February, 2021.
Speaker: RJ Harsh Thakker, RED FM
Highlights: A dynamic, enthusiastic and prominent Radio Jockey -RJ Harsh Thakkar, an SMPIC alumnus started his interaction with the students remembering his early days in SMPIC. He talked about his growth and journey as an actor and orator and finally as a Radio Jockey (RJ) at Red FM. He became nostalgic talking about the GLS management nurturing the unpolished talent and helping them to grow. He talked about the early days of Radio and its evolvement in spite of radio facing a tough competition from Audio-visual equipment’s. He pointed out the reasons why has the radio stayed on and the changes that has occurred in the radio presentation all these years worldwide and in India. He narrated his journey of becoming an RJ right from getting selected from around 2000 applicants to the responsibility that he shoulders to reach everyone’s hearts by his shows ‘RedFM ka Adda and Indipop’. He informed the students that the job of an RJ is a 24×7 and the preparation that goes into preparing the talk is immense. RJ has to always bear in mind that at a time he is catering to a lady listening to him in kitchen as well as a male driving a car. So he needs to be very careful about what his own perception towards the content and news to be shared with people at large. According to him the salary that an RJ receives is for the matter which they don’t have to speak. Each and every day is a constant reality check of RJ as a person and the profession has nothing to do with the personal emotions of an individual as a whole. As it is rightly said, ‘With power comes responsibility’. The pressure attached with the work as well as the role played by social media makes the profession of an RJ a very responsible person. He further suggested that students need to be careful while choosing this as a career option and should keep an alternative career plan ready as this pandemic has taught us to be ready about uncertainties of future.
LET’S BAKE….A BAKING WORKSHOP
Date: 11th January, 2021.
Highlights :To start the new year 2021 on a sweet note, a baking workshop was organized by Faculty of Commerce-SMPIC, GLS University on 11th January, 2021 under the auspice of CWDC – Collegiate Women Development Committee. The captivating workshop was conducted by Ms. Nimisha Gupta, a renowned Professional baker from ‘Indulge In’. This virtual session was planned to give a sweet break to the students in-between the academic routine. An overwhelming response was received and over 250 students had registered for the same.
The theme for the workshop was chocolate wherein there was something to bite, something to scoop and something to sip for the chocolate lovers. The workshop included making of 3 different varieties namely, Chocolate cupcakes, walnut fudge and milk stirrer with the help of OTG and Microwave oven.
The details of the workshop as in the dishes and the ingredients required were shared with the participating students in advance. It enabled the students to take full advantage of the workshop as they could prepare the delicacies on hand with the live session.
The recipes were explained in a lucid manner along with the alternative cooking ideas. She gave important tips which would help not only to overcome the simple mistakes of baking but also to add flavor to the sweet delights.
Appreciation from parents as well as students for organizing such a fruitful workshop even on a virtual platform shows the fulfillment of the very objective of organizing this workshop. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Rajul Goenka, Dr. Gitanjali Rampal and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES IS THE NEW NORMAL
Date: 12th November, 2020.
Highlights: Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) CWDC jointly with The Fitt Wave Gym, GLS University organized STAY FIT, HEALTHY & HAPPY, an online live fitness and well-being session on 12th November, 2020, Thursday. The session included a Knowledge session on food, nutrition and lifestyle followed by a Stretching, Zumba and Yoga session.
The fitness and well-being session commenced with the keynote address by Ms.Anuja Shah, Director,The Fitt Wave Gym. Ms. Anuja Shah gave information regarding the importance of being health and fit as the pandemic has reinforced the fact that “Health is Wealth’. She rightly guided the students to take care of the body as it is the only place where they live. She informed that with an area of 20000 square feet, the Fitt Wave Gym is the largest gym in Ahmedabad. Spread over 2 floors, The Gym is Equipped with the finest facilities for gymming, Cardio, aerobics, out-doors which includes tyre workouts, rope workouts, athlete workouts and much more. On the ground floor, the gym has Foodiesta – a Nutrition & Health café, a consultation room, a yoga studio, an activity centre, locker facilities, steam rooms, huge shower cabins etc. On the first floor of the gym has weights-consoles, an exercise area and a Cross Fit area. It provides both indoor and outdoor activities from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. i.e. 16 hours a day. For GLS University students, The Fitt wave Gym membership is available at a very nominal rate.
The fitness experts, Mr. Aviey Verma and Mr. Rinku Rawat, Founders, AR Fitness stressed on the fact that fitness is a combination of nutritious food and proper workout. The workout and food should be customised individually for good results. Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, attitude and mood. They gave healthy insights and value additions to the fitness, Ms. Sakshi Shrivastava, a fitness coach conducted Stretching, Zumba and Yoga sessions which included right postures, body flexibility and correct breathing techniques.
GLS University students began their Diwali festivities on a healthy note by enthusiastically participating in the live fitness and well-being session.
NATIONAL LEVEL ONLINE COMPETITION 'SPOTLIGHT' AND 'INNOVISION'
Date: 9th November 2021 to 11th November 2021, 21st January 2021 to 23rd January 2021
Highlights: Our institute organised the Finale of the National Level Online Competition ‘Spotlight’ and ‘Innovision’ for school and college students on 21st, 22nd and 23rd January, 2021. ‘Spotlight’ included Performing Arts competitions and ‘Innovation’ included games and competitions related to management and economics. In these competitions 400 participants of about 40 schools and colleges from Gujarat and outside Gujarat participated in various competitions such as Bollywood Singing, Western Singing, Instrumental Music, Western Dance, Traditional Dance, Classical Dance, Mono Acting , Standup Comedy, Business Plan, Beyond the Screen, Ecofrico etc. Innovation was coordinated by Dr. Krupa Bhatt, Dr. Anjali Trivedi, Dr. Aashal Bhatt, Dr. Jaimin Patel, Dr. Beena Patel. Spotlight was coordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra, Dr. Bhavna Parwani, Dr. Bimal Solanki, Dr. Gitanjali Rampal, Dr. Sneha Master and Dr. Kruti Shah.
ABHIVYAKTI: THEATRE WORKSHOP
Date: 10th October, 2020 to 13th October, 2020
Highlights: GLS University Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) organised an online Theatre workshop ABHIVYAKTI to inform and groom the students about various aspects of theatre. SMPIC has always been participating in National level theatre competitions for nearly 21 years.
Day-1
The Workshop was conducted by Professor Jigna Vohra who is a professor of English and an experienced theatre enthusiast. She has worked in various TV serials for Doordarshan. She conducted the workshop on the subject ‘Vachikam’ (Voice Modulation). The session included many activities, exercises and reading of various literary pieces through which she skilfully taught the students that Voice can be expressed as V: Vocabulary, O: Observation, I: Imitation, C: Creativity, and E: Experiment & Elusion
Day 2:
The Workshop was conducted by Mr.Mitai Shukla who is an ex-smpicite and also the writer of the film ‘Love in Bhavai’. He was also the creative head of Radio Mirchi, Gujarat. He gave an overview of the scriptwriting process, explained the difference between screenplay and dialogue writing and taught the structure of a write up. The session ended with a question answer session.
Day 3:
The Workshop was conducted by Mr.Shounak Vyas, a film, theatre, and T.V Artist and has won the best writer award for movie “Teacher of the year” in 2019. He was in the Duniyadaari Fame. He has won the National Youth Festival at Christ University. He conducted the workshop on the topic ‘Angikam’ wherein he explained the meaning of Physical Theatre.
He provided the students with tips on how to act efficiently. 1) Focus on Minor Details, 2) Feel the topic-Add your own emotions, 3) Your hand movement should be in connection with your mind and mouth, 4) Break your thoughtful limits,5) Expressions should be sharp. Mr.Shounak Vyas provided the students with a glimpse of acting and made them feel amazed. Throughout the session he provided various tips and guidelines about how to excel while acting.
Day 4:
The Workshop was conducted by Mr. Vishal Shah who is an ex-smpicite and also the founder of Indie Productions. He has also acted in various Gujarati movies. He conducted the session on ‘Back Stage and Production’.
The session began with memories of Mr. Vishal Shah in SMPIC. The moments were cherished by the students and instilled a happy environment. The opening statement of Mr. Vishal was “Backstage and Production is the foundation of theatre”. Mr. Vishal Shah gave many guidelines and tips. “When you work for the production and backstage you Start being Organized”, Don’t just act but “Find yourself in Theatre”, “Find your own way of expression. “Theatre is the replication of life, it’s a mirror and reflection of society” he said.
Overall the energy throughout the workshop was amazing. The students learned all the aspects of theatre enthusiastically. The workshop was co-ordinated by Dr.Sneha Master and Dr.Gitanjali Rampal.
CELEBRATION OF GANDHI AND LAL BAHADUR SHASHTRI JAYANTI
WINNERS OF GANDHIAN AND LAL BAHADUR SHASHTRI QUIZ COMPETITION
| Ranks | STUDENT’S NAME | SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tisha Agrawal | SEM 1 |
| Jainam Nahata | SEM 5 | |
| Sakshi Joshi | SEM 1 | |
| 2nd | Simran Rao | SEM 1 |
| Maryam Pariyani | SEM 3 | |
| Honey Sewani | SEM 3 | |
| 3rd | Avani Kalani | SEM 5 |
| 4th | Rushvi Sheth | SEM 1 |
| Nidhi Gandhi | SEM 5 | |
| Princy Kubadiya | SEM 1 | |
| 5th | Geetika Achantani | SEM 5 |
‘CYBER CRIMES AND CYBER SECURITY’
Date: 12th September, 2020.
Speaker: Dr. Priyanka Kacker, an eminent speaker and faculty member of Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
Highlights: She vividly explained students about the different types of cyber-attacks like salami attacks, phishing and how to take precautionary measures for the same. She strictly advised students not to share their password with anyone so as to be cautious about various cyber frauds taking place. She also talked about the dangers of sharing photographs on social media networking sites like Whatsapp and Facebook giving real life examples where blackmail takes place due to hacking of passwords. She gave very important tips to take cyber security measures:
1) To have a licensed version of antivirus software in the computer.
2) To read all terms and conditions of mobile phones for cyber security settings.
3) To be anonymous on social media networking sites.
4) Not to post solo pictures and to always post group photographs to avoid cyber frauds and copying.
5) To put opaque tape on the cameras of various devices so that instant photographs cannot be taken by outsiders through webcams.
6) Not to click strange links thereby getting attracted towards lottery and attractive offers.
7) Not to put location settings on and trying to avoid posting on face book the place of travel or boarding an international flight.
8) Monitoring bank statements on a regular basis to detect fraud at an early stage.
9) Change of passwords on a regular basis and to keep separate passwords for each device separately.
10) Not to fill up complete details during any registrations for webinars.
ONE WEEK VIRTUAL DANCE WORKSHOP
Date: 7thSeptember 2020 to 12th September 2020
Highlights: Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) as per its tradition organizes student centric different workshops to mould and groom their talent.This year also in this challenging situation of Pandemic we could offer the same platform to our students sitting at different parts of the country on the large scale, which proved to be a great success as more than 200 students participated with great enthusiasm.
This virtual workshop covered various forms of Folk and Western dance. SMPIC’s Alumni and Internationally renowned choreographers Kuldeep Shukla and Nidhip Shah conducted the workshop. Under this workshop Kuldeep Shukla taught ‘Be tali’, ‘Tran tali’, ‘Hinch’, ‘Dhodhyu’ and ‘Raas’ to name a few. Nidhip Shah covered ‘Bollywood’, ‘Tatting’, ‘Wacking’, ‘Krump’ and ‘Urban Styles’ of western dance. Students were given assignments wherein they were asked to submit their one minute dance performance taught during the workshop. This workshop was well appreciated not only by the participants but also by the parents as it was on virtual ground and during evening hours. One week virtual dance workshop was co-ordinated by Dr.Kruti Shah and Dr.Bhavna Parwani.
TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
Date: 5th September, 2020.
Highlights: Continuing with the mission to nurture the talent of young students, we organized competitions on virtual platform on the occasion of Teacher’s Day Celebrations.. Around 100 students participated in various competitions like Twitterature, Slam Poetry, E-Poster and Blogging Contest based on the theme of ‘Teacher’s Day’.
Winners
E-Poster Result | ||
| Ranks | STUDENT’S NAME | SEMESTER |
| 1st | Sreelatha Nair | SEM 5 C |
| Diya Mehta | SEM 1 B | |
| 2nd | Ritika Vaswani | SEM 3 D |
| Sandra Maria Jacob | SEM 5 C | |
| 3rd | Mansi Gupta | SEM 5 B |
| Darshi Shah | SEM 3 D | |
TWITTERATURE RESULT | ||
| Ranks | STUDENT’S NAME | SEMESTER |
| 1st | AashviBarfiwala | SEM 1 A |
| 2nd | Anishi Shah | SEM 1 D |
| Sneha T.S | SEM 5 D | |
| 3rd | Ipsita Panda | SEM 3 C |
SLAM POETRY | ||
| Ranks | STUDENT’S NAME | SEMESTER |
| 1st | Krishna Vora | SEM 1 D |
| Dwisha Patel | SEM 1 A | |
| 2nd | Vrishti Malhotra | SEM 1 B |
| Vipasha Harjani | SEM 1 D | |
| 3rd | Shivansh Rawal | SEM 3 C |
| Karan Sachdev | SEM 1 C | |
BLOGGING CONTEST | ||
| Ranks | STUDENT’S NAME | SEMESTER |
| 1st | SNEHA T.S. | SEM 5 D |
| 2nd | DIYA SHAH | SEM 3 D |
| 3rd | PRATHAM MAHESHWARI | SEM 1 B |
| SANDRA MARIA JACOB | SEM 5 C | |
VIRTUAL CHESS TRAINING AND TOURNAMENT
Date: 03rd September 2020, 06th September 2020
Highlights: Training session for Virtual Chess Tournament was held on 3rd September, 2020 by International rated chess player Mr.Ankit Dalal. He trained the students about the basics of chess, the virtual way of playing chess and even clarified the concept that chess is not all about black and white but it is about light and dark. Around 200 participants took the training and competed on 6th September, 2020.
Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) and Chess New District Association, Ahmedabad jointly organized Virtual Chess Tournament on 6th September, 2020.The participants of the tournament played 11 rounds with no knockouts. In all 622 games were played within 2 hrs. First four winners will get a chance of 10 free coaching session provided by International rated Chess Player.
Winners of Chess Tournament:
1st Geetika Achantani Semester 5
2nd Shreeom Tiwari Semester 1
3rd Kandarp Rajyaguru Semester 1
‘TALENT UNLIMITED 2020’
Date: 29th August, 2020
Highlights: Continuing with the mission to nurture the talent of young students, SMPIC provided the virtual platform through the online talent hunt ‘TALENT UNLIMITED 2020’. More than 200 students participated in various competitions like Singing, Instrumental Music, Folk Dance, Western Dance, Indian Classical Dance, Mono Acting, and Stand-Up Comedy. Students enthusiastically took part in various competitions and sent the videos of their performances for the final judgement. The winning entries shall receive prizes and certificates from the institute and a valuable opportunity to feature on the official social media platforms of SMPIC.
TALENT UNLIMITED: AN ONLINE TALENT HUNT
| CATEGORY | RANK | NAME |
WESTERN DANCE | 1st | Dhweep shah |
| Om Aliani | ||
| Maitri Trivedi | ||
| 2nd | Namya shah | |
| Pratham Lodha | ||
| 3rd | Vanraj Hemlani | |
| Neonika Maheshwari | ||
FOLK DANCE | 1st | Gracy Mutta |
| 2nd | Hiral Bhogesara | |
| 3rd | Krisha mandaliya | |
| Vrishti Malhotra | ||
| Khushi Desai | ||
CLASSICAL DANCE | 1st | Sneha T.S (Sem 5) |
| 2nd | Vrishti Maholtra (Sem-1) | |
MONOACTING | 1st | Sakshi Singhvi |
| 2nd | Kishan Desai | |
| 3rd | Pratham Maheshwari | |
| Mahima Sharma | ||
MIMICRY | 1st | Ganesh |
SINGING | 1st | Khushi Shah |
| 2nd | Spandan Dholakia | |
| Ipsita Panda | ||
| 3rd | Daurav Krishnani | |
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC | 1st | Neel Thakkar |
| Raj Katarmal | ||
| 2nd | Gaurav Krishnani | |
| Om Doshi | ||
| 3rd | Sanjana Patel |
FINE ARTS COMPETITIONS
Date : 15th August, 2020.
Highlights: SMPIC celebrated Independence Day in a unique way.
“Being Indian” an online Fine Arts competition had been organised by Faculty of Commerce(SMPIC).Students participated in various Artwork categories namely Rangoli, Poster Making, Painting, Collage Work, Photography, Face Painting and Tattooing on sub themes like (1) Atmanirbhar Bharat (2) Diversity is strength and (3) Indian Army.
Around 250 creative entries were submitted by Smpicites.
| CATEGORY | RANK | NAME | SEMESTER |
| COLLAGE | 1ST | PREETI RAMNANI | 5 |
| 2ND | GOPAL SONI | ||
| 3RD | PRIYANKA RAMNANI | ||
| TITHI PATEL | 3 | ||
| FACE PAINTING | 1ST | MUSKAN NAGDEV | |
| 2ND | DIYA MEHTA | 1 | |
| ANUSHI JAIN | 5 | ||
| 3RD | DIPANSHI RATHOD | 1 | |
| IPSITA PANDA | 3 | ||
| PAINTING | 1ST | SANDRA MARIA JACOB | 5 |
| PURVA OCHANI | |||
| ZALAK JAIN | 1 | ||
| 2ND | KHUSHBOO KHESKANI | ||
| DIMPLE SANGTANI | 5 | ||
| CHAITRI SHAH | 1 | ||
| 3RD | DHYANI SONI | 3 | |
| KHUSHBOO KANJANI | 5 | ||
| PRISHA PATEL | |||
| POSTER MAKING | 1ST | SANDRA MARIA JACOB | |
| PRINCY KUBADIYA | 1 | ||
| PREETI RAMNANI | 5 | ||
| 2ND | MUSKAN NAGDEV | 3 | |
| TITHI PATEL | |||
| JASHVI JAIN | |||
| 3RD | RITIKA VASWANI | ||
| TRUSHA THAKKER | 5 | ||
| MANSI GUPTA | |||
| RANGOLI | 1ST | URVASHI RAJPUT | |
| RIYA HITEN SHAH | 1 | ||
| PREETI RAMNANI | 5 | ||
| 2ND | KHUSHMI SHAH | 1 | |
| PURVA OCHANI | 5 | ||
| JASHVI JAIN | 3 | ||
| 3RD | MOHIT TIRTHANI | ||
| UNNATI MAJETHIA | 1 | ||
| TATTOOING | 1ST | PREETI RAMNANI | 5 |
| 2ND | GOPAL SONI | ||
| PRIYANKA RAMNANI | |||
| PHOTOGRAPHY | 1ST | KARAN SACHDEV | 1 |
| 2ND | URVASHI RAJPUT | 5 |
‘LIFE BEYOND CHALLENGES’
Date: 5th August, 2020.
Speaker: Dr. Darshna Thakker, Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
Highlights: Dr. Darshna Thakker is a practicing gynaecologist who is into teenage counselling. She talked on ‘Health and Happiness’ and how to cope up with the unprecedented situation of the pandemic as well as new normal during Covid 19. She focused on emotional well-being and gave tips on mental and physical fitness. Around 850 Students participated and enjoyed the session thoroughly.
GURUPURNIMA CELEBRATION
Date: 5th July, 2020.
Highlights: GLS University’s Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) celebrates Gurupurnima every year with lots of pomp and fervour. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, this year physical celebration of Gurupurnima was not possible. So the students of SMPIC came up with the innovative idea of celebrating virtual Gurupurnima, in which the students had invited all the faculty members with a special invitation card and had planned various surprises for the faculties on video call. The event began with ritual of performing AARTI of all the faculties including the admin staff, followed by a TALK-SHOW, where some selected questions were asked to the faculty members. It was followed by a few singing performances by the students. Not only the faculties but the alumni were also invited for the celebration who remembered their college days and expressed their gratitude for the college and the faculties.
An online competition based on the theme of Gururpurnima was also organized where in more than 120 students participated in various categories like Drawing, Music, Dancing, Elocution, Story writing, Poetry writing, Rangoli etc. SMPIC’s Virtual Gurupurnima was filled with love, respect and creativity.
Gurupurnima Online Competition Result
| Category | First | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing | Maitri Malde | Muskan, Preeti Ramnani | Neelam Jain |
| Rangoli | Preeti Ramnani | Urvashi Rajput | – |
| Poetry Recitation | Mansi Gupta | Sakshi Jain | Mohit Tirthani |
| Elocution | Kandarp Shukla | Anushi Jain | Khushbu Dhankani |
| Dancing | Dweep Shah | Aakansha | – |
| Singing | Ipsita Panda | Jugal Shukla | Disha Sharma |
| Card Making | Krishna, Priyanka | Girish Katariya | Divya Jain, Disha Tekwani |
CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY under CWDC
The college celebrated International Women’s Day by organizing two functions:
1. “Phenomenal women – A tribute to womanhood” – An Award Function
In the award function, the college invited women stalwarts who have made their mark in their respective fields and have been very successful.
1. Dr. Darshini Vikram Shah – Director- Shalby Hospitals, Dental Cosmetologist and Surgeon, Shalby Dental Cosmetics & Implantology Centre.
2. Ms. Neepa Chatterjee, Founder Maaya – A dynamic professional with experience across the Retail, Sourcing and Hospitality.
3. Ms. Aishwarya Majmudar – An acclaimed Indian Singer, Hellaro Fame.
Ms. Vaibhavi Nanavati, Advocate, High Court of Gujarat and Member of Governing Body, GLS University was the Chairperson of the Function. The function was graced by Dr. B. H. Joshi, Pro-Vost,GLS University, Ms. Chandani Kapadia, COO, GLS University, Dr. Dharmesh Shah, Registrar, GLS University and Shri Vadibhai Patel, Dean, Student Youth and Welfare, GLS University.
Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit set the tone of the function by mentioning that GLS believes in encouraging and supporting women and promoting their status, the role of women in it is noteworthy because around 50% of students, 65% of faculties and our COO are women. He further said that girls with dreams become women with vision. According to him, the program is arranged not only to felicitate phenomenal women but also to give a message from the life of these women that trust you.
Dr. Chandni Kapadia, the COO of GLS University addressed the gathering with her brief introduction of all the dynamic women and their personalities. She continued by saying that in the so called Man’s world, women will have to stop being a pushover and be complacent. She emphasized that in chess we have a queen that can go anywhere and go the furthest. It was invented in 6th century AD, the creators were in a way more forward than the so called modern world. She ended her speech with inspiring the future generations of successful women in the audience to stand up for themselves. She recited a beautiful poem glorifying womanhood written by her.
Ms. Vaibhavi Nanavati, Advocate, High Court of Gujarat and Member of Governing Body, GLS University, talked about putting aside the stereotypes and emphasized on importance of education for your own economic security. She also discussed the Supreme Court’s initiative to include more women in the army while giving a reality check about the current statistics. She ended her speech with a nice observation: “Being compassionate doesn’t mean she can’t take hard decisions or be aggressive”.
Our first awardee and dynamic personality Dr. Darshini Shah, Director of Shalby Hospital, believes that success is achieved by sacrifices, patience and discipline. She said that when one matches Hard work with sincerity they have a higher rate to be successful. She talked about her life journey and hardships faced by her on her road to success. For her, satisfaction of patient and gratitude is a prime factor and then at the end of the day the true euphoria is in making a difference in patients’ life. She asked the audience to learn from others mistake and realize that the “Pain of discipline is far less than the pain of regret.” She said that she was perfectionist which has led to have negative consequences. She told the audience to not be complacent and not cut corners. She said she wasn’t a feminist because she had two males, her husband and her son who supported her and believed in her. She concluded her speech on a very positive note that one should find humility in success and courage in failure.
Our second awardee, Ms. Neepa Chatterjee, Founder Maaya – A dynamic professional with experience across the Retail, Sourcing and Hospitality, started her speech with an example if anyone wants a cup of coffee in a room of 5 men and 2 women, they’ll expect the woman to get up and make the coffee and that is the lens through which they see our woman. She had a Bengali- Kashmiri upbringing and she lost her father at the age of 15. Her father taught her to make education the priority of life. She talked about her business journey from Lufthansa German airlines to Purchase Head for IKEA and now a Business Consultant where she teaches the Dos and Don’ts of Business. She listed some of the remarkable women and their achievements.
Our third awardee and dynamic personality Aishwarya Majmudar stated in her speech that she is fortunate enough to make music her priority and responsibility. She stated that her introduction to Womanhood – started with her mother’s support and her father’s constant guidance. She said “I get to do what I like so I have to be responsible for my music”. She said how her industry can be toxic at times, how she has to go through a lot and how she learns something new every day. She ended her speech with the statement: “You have to be best at what you do but you don’t have to be better than anyone, just be better than yourself”. She entertained the audience by singing few melodious songs. 300 students attended this function.
2. HIV AIDS AWARENESS PROGRAM
FACETS 2020
The college celebrated its Annual Culfest – Facets 2020 at Pandit Deendayal Auditorium on 15th February 2020. In great style, the show was a blend of Music, Folk, Mime, Western Dance and Fashion. The theme of this year’s show was ‘Traditional ’. Shri Sudhir Nanavati, President, GLS University was the Guest of Honour. SMPIC Alumni Miss Riya Subodh, a famous Mumbai based model and Mr. Hemant Kotekar, a well-known dance choreographer were the judges of the event. More than 120 students participated in the show amidst the loud cheering of 1100 plus audience. The winners were
BEST MALE MODEL
1. Chirag Mali and Harsh Rajpurohit
2. Chirag Talreja and Rahul Raghani
3. Aman Shrivastav and Vanraj HemlaniBEST FEMALE MODEL
1. Aditi Vyas and Kajal Murjani
2. SanyaTalreja and Shalini Mutta
3. Joyana Shah and Sanya Kishnani
BEST MALE DANCER
1. Dhweep Shah, Om Alani and Dhruv Gangwani
2. Jeel Sheth and Yash Shah
3. Vanraj Hemlani, Kevin Mehta and Sandeep Lalwani
BEST FEMALE DANCER
1. Maitry Trivedi and Prapti Thakkar
2. Purva Ochani
3. Shruti Choksi, Aangi Sanghvi and Akshita Patel.
CELEBRATION OF MAHATMA GANDHI WEEK
A Lecture on Gandhian values
Film Screening (A Documentary film related to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi)
Gandhian Quiz (A Quiz competition for students, based on Gandhiji’s life and works)
Homage and Tribute to Gandhiji
A Visit to Gujarat Vidyapith
Exhibition on Gandhian values and philosophy
On 1st February, 2020, the college organised a Class Cleanliness and Exhibition Competition amongst FY, SY & TY students wherein they showcased the life, philosophy and works of Gandhiji through act, posters and exhibition. On the same day, Children and their teachers from Municipal school no. 26 & 7 were given Fun Ride in the cars of faculty members and were brought to the college campus. They were given various gifts. Students organized a Musical Programme and games for the children and took them for a campus visit. At the end they were treated with delicious food and ice-cream. Shri Sudhir Nanavati, President, GLS University also remained present at the occasion. He witnessed the exhibition and gave gifts and spent time with children. He appreciated the event aimed at inculcating Gandhiji’s values in the young students.
INAUGURATION OF 31ST ROAD SAFETY WEEK AT GLS UNIVERSITY
The 31st Road Safety Week, 2020, an initiative of the Government of Gujarat, kick started with a grand Inauguration function jointly organised by Ahmedabad City (Traffic) Police and RTO, Ahmedabad with the support of GLS University and Heart Foundation and Research Institute on 11th January, 2020. Well-co-ordinated by the Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) of GLS University, the Inaugural function took place at the GLS University sports ground. Dignitaries like Shri Ashish Bhatia, Police Commissioner, Ahmedabad City, Shri L. P. Padaliya, Road safety Commissioner, Govt. of Gujarat, Shri J. R. Muthaliya, Joint Commissioner, Ahmedabad, Dr. Nitin Sumant Shah, Chairman, Heart Foundation, Dr. Tejal Dalal, Dr. B. H. Joshi, Provost, GLS University, Dr. Ashwin Purohit, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, GLS University and many other top level officers of Police department were present at the function.
In his welcome speech, Shri J. R. Muthaliya, Joint Commissioner, Ahmedabad, explained the importance of traffic safety rules and appealed the youth to adhere to the rules laid down by the Government as they are in the interest of their families as well as the country. Shri L. P. Padaliya, Road safety Commissioner, Govt. of Gujarat, gave disturbing data about the casualties caused by road accidents and explained the importance of following of traffic rules to the young people. He also added that the mind set of today’s youth who find the breaking of traffic rules thrilling, and take pride in it, needs to be changed. He insisted on preserving of the most valuable asset of this country i.e. youth. Expressing his views on the occasion, Shri Ashish Bhatia, Commissioner of Police, Ahmedabad City, gave an account of the steps being taken by the Government and the Police Department to help citizens follow traffic rules.
He mentioned about the additional measures like various sophisticated equipment, use of modern technology and various awareness drives along with stringent penalties and other provisions. He also appealed the citizens to follow the traffic rules and regulations. Dr. Nitin Sumant Shah, Chairman, Heart Foundation, who is working towards the welfare of the police personnel, also expressed his concern in the matter and gave some valuable suggestions. He also donated 10,000 masks for traffic constables. Dr. Tejal Dalal informed the audience about the importance of ophthalmic health and Mrs. Bhavana Chhabaria from ‘Shatayu’ NGO explained the importance of organ donation.
Among other programmes were a demonstration of the importance of using the right kind of helmet in a correct way, the performance of a Skit on the theme of Road Safety by a team of NCC cadets and a Pledge to follow the measures of road safety. At the end, a few police personnel were felicitated for their outstanding work in the field of road safety and traffic during last year. The function ended with flagging off to start the Bike Rally by the Traffic Police Department to spread awareness about Traffic rules and Road safety.
CELEBRATION OF MANAGEMENT WEEK
The college organized a week long “Management Fest” powered by Wagh Bakri from 28th December, 2019 to 4th January, 2020 encompassing varied national level events, seminar and competitions like National Conference on “Creativity, Innovation and Technology For Sustainable Growth and Development of Indian Economy”, Management Games Competitions, Meet the Entrepreneur, Visit to Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and a Life managing session conducted by Sadhu Vivekjeevandas. A two day National Level Management Festival “INNOVISION- INNOVATE WITHIN YOU” was organized on 3rd and 4th January, 2020, wherein teams from various colleges across India competed with each other in different management competitions. In the inaugural function, Dr. Dharmesh Shah, Registrar, GLS University graced the occasion. He said that GLS believes in Innovision. GLS University has an incubation center and 40 start-ups to its credit. According to him society and technology are progressing and if you will not upgrade yourself, you will not survive in the market.
The Chief Guest for the inaugural function was Shri Sunil Shah, Founder & Trustee, Gujarat Innovation Society. He said that change is the only constant. He further said that it’s a myth that only science students can make innovisions. Everyone is an innovator here. All we have to do is to inculcate the culture of innovation to the youth. But there is a huge difference between innovision and innovation. Innovation is to innovate a new thing, innovision is modification in the innovation. Innovision is all about understanding a task from 360° and trying to save the resources. At the end he made the students take the oath that each one in the auditorium shall innovate something and be an innovator.
The two days long festival included various management competitions like Chronical Analysis (Case Study), The Gate Way To Your Start-Up (Business Plan), Corporate Robinhood (CSR Initiative), Game Of Brands (Ad Making), The Man With A Plan (CEO’S Challenge), Demystifying Financial Statement (Balance Sheet Crunching), Continuous Crisis Committee, Beyond The Screen, Buzzbee(Business Quiz) and Kurukshetra(Management Games) wherein teams from different colleges competed. The Festival culminated on 4th January, 2020. Dr. B.H Joshi, provost, GLS University graced the Valedictory Function as a Chief Guest. The winners of the two days National Management Festival are:
Champions- Faculty of Business Management (NRBBA), GLS University.
1st Runners up – R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai.
2nd Runners up – Faculty of Commerce (GLSIC), GLS University.
More than 100 students participated in different management competitions designed to sharpen the marketing skills. The two days journey created memorable experiences for all the participants which they will cherish forever. Excellent feedback was received from participants and professors of different colleges which was shared by Prof. Hemant Solanki from R.A. PODAR College, Mumbai and students of M. S. University.
| DATE | DAY CELEBRATION | CHARITY |
|---|---|---|
| 25/12/2019 | Visit to the School of Deaf and DumbAround 70 students from SY and TY B.Com. (Hons.) along with Faculty members visited the School for Deaf and Dumb. They spent fun time with them and distributed snacks, sweets and gifts. Students also celebrated Christmas with them with music games and dance. | |
| 26/12/2019 | Go Green &No Vehicle Day Students and staff used bicycle / public transport and Tree Plantation was also carried out. | Visit to Children Cancer Ward, Civil Hospital.Students and Faculty members visited the children’s cancer ward and distributed toys, gifts and snacks to the kid patients. |
| 27/12/2019 | No Tobacco /Group Day Students represented a theme in a Group with the help of costumes, props and posters. | Visit to Prakash AndhKanya VidhyalayStudents and Faculty members visited the organisation and spent fun time with them. The visually impaired girls were given gifts and entertained with music performances. The girls also participated enthusiastically. |
| 30/12/2019 | Signature Day | Visit to Old Age Home Students and Faculty members visited the Old Age Home and spent quality time with the elderly people. Gifts and utility kits were distributed to them and they were entertained with music and light games. |
| 31/12/2019 | Executive Day Dress Code: Executive “Meet the Entrepreneur”: Interaction with successful entrepreneurs |
MOVIE CLUB
A special screening of Hellaro movie was organised under the auspices of Movie Club son 18th December, 2019 at Time Cinema CG square. Cast, Crew and Director Abhishek Shah was present during the screening and interacted with the audience. The cast included many students of Faculty of Commerce (SMPIC) who were trained in the Theatre Workshop of the college.
Hellaro is the first Gujarati movie to bag the honour of Best Feature Film at National level. All the 13 female actresses from the film also won the Special Jury Award for their performances. Hellaro is the first Gujarati Film selected as the opening film at the Indian Panorama during the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and is also India’s entry in the best debut film award category at the festival. Based on a folklore, set in a remote village in Kutch in 1975, Hellaro explores the idea of freedom through dance (garbo) while highlighting other poignant issues. The film was enjoyed by the staff and students.
YOUTH PARLIAMENT OF INDIA
The college participated in Youth Parliament of India organized in Ahmedabad on 23rd November 2019. The parliament was graced by Shri. Vijay Rupani Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri. Amit Shah Home Minister of India, Smt. Smriti Irani (Youngest Cabinet Minister) Union Minister of Human Resource Management and Union Minister of Textiles, Actor Arjun Rampal and Actor Manoj Joshi. The event was witnessed by 75 students along with faculty members Dr. Devyani Chatterji and Dr. Jaimin Patel. The students participated enthusiastically in the question answer session.
CELEBRATION OF 150THBIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MAHATMA GANDHI
On 2nd October, the college celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi under ‘Forum for Gandhian Philosophy’. The celebration was full of different activities like songs, quiz, on the spot elocution, games, poster making, cartooning and collage making based on themes of Gandhian ideology. The celebration also included two motivating talks. The first speaker Dr. Bhalchandra Joshi, Provost of GLS University and a veteran academician, spoke about the importance of Gandhiji’s thoughts on education. The second speaker for the day was Retired Brigadier Jahangir Anklesharia. He spoke about “Values of freedom and role of Indian military in post-independence era and described various heart-touching and motivating incidents from the lives of Army men”. To pay tribute to Gandhiji, members of the Forum also cleaned the campus. Along with this, an exhibition of books of Gandhiji was organised in the college library. The guests as well as the students visited the library and were inspired by the books on Gandhiji.
CELEBRATION OF UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD DAY
Swami Vivekananda Study Circle organised a function to celebrate Universal Brotherhood Day on 12thSeptember, 2019 in the college. Universal Brotherhood Day is observed to commemorate Swami Vivekananda’s famous speech delivered on September 11, 1893 in Chicago to the delegates of the World Parliament of Religions. On this occasion, Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit shared an experience of Vivekananda’s life and said “Even though Swami Vivekanada felt nervous initially addressing the large gathering of seven thousand people at the World’s Religions in Chicago, he bowed to Saraswati and began his speech by addressing all the gathered as “Sisters and brothers of America” for which he received a two minute standing ovation from the crowd”. The function was graced by Dr. Amiben Upadhyay, the Vice Chancellor of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, Prof. Janki Vaidya and many volunteers from Swami Vivekananda Kendra. Dr. Ami delivered an informative session on the values and preaching of Swami Vivekananda on this occasion. She talked about acceptance, tolerance, equality, truthfulness and spiritual intelligence emphasized by Vivekananda the most. Students were shown a Suryanamaskar video clip at the end of the session.
VISIT TO GANDHI ASHRAM
ONE DAY INDUSTRIAL VISIT TO AMUL CHOCOLATE PLANT, ANAND AND LAXMI TOOR DAL FACTORY, VASAD
The College believes in imparting quality education beyond four walls of the classroom. To acquaint the students about the practical challenges that organizations face in the business world, the college organized One Day Industrial visit to Amul Chocolate Plant, Anand and Laxmi Toor Dal Factory, Vasad on 13th August, 2019 for Semester 1 students. The students were taken to the fully automated Amul Chocolate Plant at Mogar (Anand) wherein they understood the practical nuances of its operation. As a token of remembrance, 100 students were given chocolate bars at the plant. After lunch, students visited Laxmi Toor Dal factory in Vasad wherein they saw the process of the making of Toor dal in fully automated plant. The fi¬nished product of the dal comes out in 4 ounce packing for the foreign market. This plant has a daily capacity of 100 tonnes of production. The students had a great learning experience as these visits gave students greater clarity about various management concepts as they practically saw how these concepts are put into action. The students were accompanied by the faculty members. The visit was coordinated by Dr. Bimal Solanki.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP
Faculty Of Commerce, GLS University in association with Red Cross Society organised a Blood Donation Camp on 9th August,2019 in the college campus which was open for all. Many youngsters actively participated in the same and donated blood for the cause and 70 units of blood were received. The camp was successful and not only the students, but also the faculty members actively participated in the same.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR UNDER CWDC
The college organised a two day seminar on ‘Women Empowerment’ under Collegiate Women Development Committee on 8th & 9thAugust, 2019, in GLS Auditorium, with a strong commitment to empower women, improve the quality of life for women and build stronger economies. Ms. Vaibhaviben Nanavati, a renowned lawyer, High Court of Gujarat was the Chief Guest for the Inaugural Function.
The experts for the two days were: Dr. Darshana Thakkar (Gynaecologist & Wellness Expert) – Get What You Want in life & Dr. Janki Bavishi (Gynaecologist) – PCOS Awareness Talk & Common Health Issues of Girls. Dr. Ashwin Purohit, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, rightly said that the main purpose of the activities is to sharpen the young minds for their holistic development. He set the tone of the seminar by quoting Eleanor Roosevelt, “A woman is like a tea bag – you don’t know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.”
The Chief Guest of the function, Ms.Vaibhavi Nanavati, motivated the girl students by stating that a woman is a born entrepreneur and she can get whatever she wants in life by her willpower. She further told that life is not a march past where the man and woman have to be ahead of each other but this life is full of questions where you have to answer it by yourself and the women have to stand up for themselves or else there will be no one to help them. She said that this two day workshop on “Women Empowerment” gave a strong message of a woman’s strong willingness to achieve her goal by being fit and healthy and thus contributing to the society. Dr. Darshana Thakkar, a well-known Gynaecologist and Wellness Expert, delivered an engaging and enthusing session on “Get What You Want in life”.
She explained the students that empowerment is not earning money but keeping yourself ahead of everyone and realising your worth by giving example of Late Sushma Swaraj as an exemplary leader. She also quoted Mahatma Gandhi “The path I know is very narrow. My mind wants to go there but my body doesn’t. The journey is difficult and full of hurdles but I will pass it.” On 9th August, 2019, Dr. Janki Bavishi, Gynaecologist, Bavishi Fertility Institute emphasized on the importance of women’s health during different stages of life and how it is unfair that she still has to fight for her mere existence. Dr. Bavishi discussed the emotional and physical changes a woman goes through at different stages of her life and how she can maintain her health by taking proper care of herself by consuming healthy diet and doing regular exercise.
She threw light on the fact that emotional and physical health is interconnected and how one affects the other. She also talked about preservation of fertility and family planning by using various methods. She held a detailed session on PCOS and the hormonal imbalance caused by it. At the end, the students posed many questions which were answered in detail by Dr. Bavishi. The seminar was attended by faculty members and more than 250 girl students.
VISIT TO RADIO CITY STATION (91.1 FM)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FINEARTS WORKSHOP
The college organized Photography and Fine Arts workshop under Fine Arts club which was coordinated by Prof. Rajul Goenka. Both the workshops commenced on 22nd July, 2019. Around 60 students were enrolled in these workshops. Under Photography workshop, Mr. Ronik Shah from TCIL conducted a session wherein he discussed variety of photography like wild life, event, commercial, commodity, wedding, fashion, food, journalism photography etc.
The second day of photography workshop was conducted by Mr. Rishi Goenka, a specialist in commercial photography, wedding photography and creative advertisements. The basics of Photography were covered whereby he explained about various lenses like Standard, Wide Angle, Telephoto, Macro and Prime lenses and their application. Moreover, he also taught three aspects of camera namely shutter speed, ISO and Apparatus.
Further he talked about different cameras like mirror camera and mirror less camera. Symposium of renowned press photographers was organized under Photography workshop. Shri Sureshbhai Mistry from Gujarat Samachar, Shri Pankaj Shukla from Navgujarat Samay and Shri Sanjaybhai from Sandesh were invited. On the last day of Photography workshop, Mr Rishi Goenka threw light on how to improve the pictures.
A competition was also planned and prizes were given to best photos clicked during the workshop. Over all it was a very interactive and interesting workshop. The Fine arts workshop was conducted by Mr. Mayank Bhatt, a graphic designer and visiting faculty at CEPT. Art of Poster Making was covered in the workshop. Students were given topics like Educate Girl Child, Save Water, Save Earth and Heritage Tourism. On the second day of the workshop, students were taught the art of Collage Making by Mr. Bhatt. Topics were Fire, Landscape and River.
On the fourth day, activity of Face painting was conducted by a well-known artist Mr. Sachin. He elaborated on the topic ‘CONTRAST’ in such a way that it showed the contrast between any two subjects like ice-¬re, happy- sad, positive-negative etc. on the face. Mr. Sachin gave topics on the spot for creating body tattooing within a stipulated time. He also solved various queries of the students.
Workshop on Body Tattooing was conducted by Mr. Sachin Gaud. The topic was to spread social awareness about ‘Say No to Smoking and Alcohol’. The workshop turned out to be successful and an enjoyable experience.
GURUPURNIMA – A TRIBUTE TO BELOVED TEACHERS
Faculty members, honoured all the teachers with a memento and beautifully decorated the college as well as the staff¬ room with their photographs to surprise them. They even had a pre-celebration of Gurupurnima wherein they gifted the teachers sweets beautifully wrapped up with a lovely message on the previous day. On the day of Gurupurnima, the students performed Aarti of all the faculties as they are considered as gurus in India.
All the faculty members along with Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit cut the cake. He blessed the students as well as appreciated them for continuing the tradition of Gurupurnima. He even said that teachers are revered in Indian tradition but at the same time lots of responsibility of moulding the youth and showing them the right direction to students rests on their shoulders. He even wished a successful future to all the students. In the end, students also dedicated a song to their faculty members and thanked them for everything.
WESTERN DANCE WORKSHOP
The college organised Western Dance and Grooming Workshop from 13th to 22nd July, 2019. Around 100 semester 1 students from our college actively participated in this workshop. The workshop began with a 10 minutes loosening and warm up session to make the freshers get into the grooves. They were given theoretical and practical training about various dance forms like Hip hop, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, salsa, crumping, fusion and Bollywood by ace choreographer Mr. Nidhip Shah.
They were also made to dance on the given steps in the smaller groups of 3-4 each to bring out the ¬finesse. Mr. Nidhip said “Dance is an expression, only 10% of the dance is showcased on the stage and the rest 90% is all about the passion for dance.” Mr. Keyur Desai, the international fame fashion choreographer, shared his success story and practically demonstrated how to walk on the ramp. He gave one to one tips to all the aspiring models and laid emphasis on body language and con¬fidence. Ms. Khushnum Avari, Director, Panache Academy of Air hostess training, shared her experience as an industry expert. She laid stress on formal grooming of male and female. She also told the students to invest in themselves.
It was a very interactive session in which students also put up their queries to which Ms. Khushnum responded with great zeal and enthusiasm. The ramp walk training was given by Mr. Chakshu Chauhan, an event planner and fashion choreographer at Efesto events. He explained the students how well balanced one should be to depict the confi¬dence and attitude while walking the ramp. He also explained the importance of listening to different genres of music to pick up the correct beat and start walking. He also made the girls wear heels and walk con¬fidently. The Western dance workshop was coordinated by Dr. Bhavna Parwani, Dr. Bimal Solanki and Dr. Aashal Bhatt.
THEATRE WORKSHOP
The college every year organizes “ABHIVYAKTI: a finishing workshop in theatre”, for the first year students wherein they learn basics of theatre, music, dance, creative writing and stagecraft. Various aspects of drama, including acting, voice modulation, breathing control and reflex enhancing are taught. The purpose of the workshop is not only to stimulate students’ creativity but sensitize them towards various issues.
On day 1, we had Mr. Vishal Shah, an ex-SMPICite who has written and directed around 21 productions as an expert. The students indulged in different activities which helped them to develop observation, rhythm and helped them to shed inhibitions about theatre.
On day 2, Shri Rajoo Barot, an NSD graduate, a mentor at ‘Ahmedabad Mentor Group’ and a veteran actor, talked to students about the Natyashashtra, Bhavai form of drama and famous Indian playwrights and their famous plays. He informed students that “To be an actor you have to learn mudras and sing songs. For an actor, it is necessary to keep his body flexible.”
On the 3rd day of theatre workshop, Shri Kabir Thakore, convener of Rangmandal a 75 year old theatre group, writer & director of more than 15 plays, made students understand the difference between theatre and cinema.
On 4th Day, Mr. Jaimil Joshi, Show producer, Red FM and Mr. Harsh Thakkar, RJ Red FM, both ex-SMPICites taught voice modulation to students. Mr. Jaimil Joshi informed them about the four main aspects of controlling voice and it’s combination of pitch i.e. High pitch high volume, High pitch low volume, Low pitch low volume, Low pitch high volume. The students also learned to speak same dialogues in different ways. RJ Harsh taught the students about the power of imagination. He taught them how different types of characters can come up from a single situation.
On the last day of workshop, the students were taken on a visit to Thakorebhai Desai Hall, Law Garden to give them a live experience of theatre by Mr. Abhinay Banker. The Theater workshop was conceptualised by Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit and was coordinated by CA Dr. Sneha Master and Dr. Gitanjali Rampal.
FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP
The college organized series of workshops to polish and nurture the hidden talents. The kick start to the series was a 6 day long workshop for Folk Dance from 1st July to 6th July, 2019. Total 70 students participated in the workshop with lot of enthusiasm.
Folk dance helps to preserve the cultural unity of the people. People have been doing folk dances for hundreds of years and there is value keeping that tradition alive. And with the same motive our college organized this workshop of Folk dance for the students, in which various experts came to teach students Garba.
From basic to advance everything was taught to the students including various techniques of garba which can never be seen in the clubs, different positions and even the minute details were taken care of. Students also learnt how folk dance inculcate discipline, dedication and love of art in one’s mind. Various award holders and celebrities spared their valuable time for the students and solved their queries in order to make them learn what folk dance is all about.
The 1st day of workshop was conducted by Choreographer Kuldeep Shukla who taught the students basics of Taali, Chapti and Be Taali.
On the second day of workshop, prestigious Gaurav Puraskar award winners Shree Bharat Baria and Shree Akshay Patel gave lessons of Tran Taali, Hinch and showed the glimpse of Kalripayattu dance form.
The 3rd day was conducted by Gaurav Puraskar Awardee Smt. Niyati Dave who imparted information of Prachin Garba Sanskriti and gave its practical demonstration.
The 4th day of the workshop was conducted by choreographer Dr. Kruti Paritosh & Shree Yash Sagra, an alumni of SMPIC and a folk dancer.
They provided training on importance of body posture, eye movements and expressions, and also taught variations of Be Taali and different steps to be performed in Navratri.
On the 5th day, Shree Kuldeep Shukla taught Raas to the students.
On the last day of the workshop renowned alumni of SMPIC Shree Jaimil Joshi (show producer RED FM), RJ Harsh Thakkar (RED FM) and Dancer Utsav Solanki discussed the combination and implementation of creativity, acting and vigour for the unique folk dance performances with the students.
The new batch of the college participated with a passion and zeal with senior folk dancers throughout the workshop. The folk dance workshop was conceptualised by Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit and was coordinated by Dr. Kruti Paritosh Shah.
MUSIC WORKSHOP
The Music workshop, the first of its kind, was a comprehensive workshop including various aspects of music conducted at College from 1st to 6th July, 2019. Singing sessions were engaged by Shri Prahar Vora who gave the idea about the basics of ‘sur’, ‘taal’ and various ‘ragas’.
He also taught various techniques for ‘sur correction’, ‘breathing’ and ‘riyaz’ to the students. Shri Munjal Mehta acquainted the participants with various ‘Tabla – Taals’ and discussed the importance of rhythm in music. Ms. Yatri Sheth conducted the melody instrument session.
She introduced various aspects of Piano and guitar playing and their importance in music. She explained the concept of ‘Chords’ in music and taught the students to sing with chords and also to play them on various instruments. Shri Akul Raval, who has invented over 100 percussion instruments himself, talked about the unconventional and new rhythm instruments.
He introduced various western beats and explained their signifi¬cance in music. Shri Harshit Acharya talked about the technical aspects of music. He talked about sound designing, balancing, various types of mics and sound systems etc. He also informed students about various technicalities of studio recording and digital music production.
On the last day, students presented their performances and Shri Prahar Vora solved some of their queries and gave them suggestions regarding their performances. More than 30 students very enthusiastically participated in the workshop and expressed their feelings of having added a great value to their budding talents. The music workshop was coordinated by Dr. Keyur Vohra.
YOGA MEDITATION SESSION conducted at Faculty of Commerce (B.com Hons.)
Faculty of Commerce(SMPIC) organised a guided Yoga Meditation Session for students to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of founder Paramahansa Yogananda on 28th June,2019. Yoga Meditation Session was conducted by Ms. Rageshree Kannan, Dr. Nita Desai, Dr. Manroop Dhingra, Mr. Chatursingh Chauhan and Mr. Prahlad Patel in which students practiced guided meditation, chanting, visualisation, affirmation, a scientific healing technique for the well being of body, mind and spirit along with a closing prayer for world peace and brotherhood. Students learnt practical scientific techniques to increase their concentration and be peaceful in tense and stressful situations they face. Dean Dr. Ashwin Purohit addressed the students on the occasion and explained them numerous benefits of Yoga and Meditation to create health, prosperity and happiness in life.