Summary
Event Name: International Students Day 2024
Objective: To celebrate the birth day of our beloved Founder & President, Professor Dr. S B Mujumdar. To honour and celebrate the diverse cultural backgrounds of the international students at our college, fostering a greater sense of community and global understanding.
Outcome: The celebration left the audience energized and with a greater sense of belongingness.
International Students' Day at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad was a huge success, filled with diverse cultural and celebratory events. The event aimed to honour and recognize our international students, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and global understanding. The audience comprised of MBA 1 st and 2 nd year students, Law students from 1 st to 5 th year, and the new batch of international students.
The event began with an introductory video of our eminent Chancellor’s journey to the founding of Symbiosis International University in 1971 at Lavale, Pune. The video portrayed how this little sapling planted in Lavale, Pune has become a huge tree all over India with five state-of-the- art campuses in Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida, and Nashik.
Subsequently, the lighting of the lamp ceremony symbolized the illumination of knowledge and unity. This was done by our Chief Guest, Ms. Gomathi, Dr. KP Venugopala Rao, Director, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad, Dr. Santosh Aghav, Director, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad and Prof. Rajanikanth Aluvalu, Director, SIT Hyderabad.
The event was declared open after an inspiring address to the guests and audience by Dr.KP Venugopala Rao, Director, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity and the value of international students to our academic community. The speech highlighted the college's commitment to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates varied cultural perspectives.
The day proceeded with a stunning Cultural Program brought to the audience by Team Aaroh of Antardhwani, the cultural club of SIBM Hyderabad. They captivated the audience with a melodious group song, showcasing their musical talents and setting an energetic and engaging atmosphere for the day’s events.
After the brilliant performance by team Aaroh, Dr. Santosh Aghav, Director, SLS, provided a thoughtful note on the role of international students in enriching campus life and academic discussions. This was followed by yet another cultural performance by SLS Cultural Club, that left the audience in awe.
Following the performance the audience was greeted with the insightful thoughts shared by Prof. Rajanikanth Aluvalu, Director, Symbiosis Institute of Technology of Hyderabad, which was followed by an engaging speech by the guest Ms.Gomathi.
Subsequently, the SCMS Cultural Club delivered a remarkable performance, reflecting their diverse cultural influences and contributing to the event’s celebratory spirit.
This was followed by Experience Sharing session by a few International Students. Several international students took the stage to share their personal experiences and journeys.
Next, the audience was presented with a fun and energizing audience engagement by Team InkSleuths, the literary committee of SIBM Hyderabad. Team InkSleuths led an interactive and dynamic audience engagement session, incorporating games and activities that energized the crowd and encouraged participation.
The cultural programs ended at a high point with an electrifying dance performance by Team VIBE of Antardhwani, the cultural club of SIBM Hyderabad. Their vibrant choreography and energetic performance left the audience fascinated and were a crowning touch to the day’s celebrations.
The event came to an end with a Vote of Thanks by Mr. A. Aravindha Raja, President, Student Council, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad followed by the Indian National Anthem.
After the event concluded, the guests and students were taken to the amphitheatre for the photo session followed by the plantation drive.
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