Annual Quiz 2015 held at Amity University Gwalior

Amity University Gwalior organized the Annual Quiz Competition 2015 in the auditorium, Block-B on March 30.

 The finalists of Amity Quiz 2015

The quiz comprised three stages – two written rounds and the  final oral round. The initial written round was conducted by all the schools for their respective students. About 20 students qualified the initial written round, after which the  final written round was conducted. The final four teams comprising two students each were selected on the basis of their performance in the final written round.

The Oral quiz comprised  Eight rounds viz. Current Affairs, GK, Books and Authors, French, Picture, Video and Audio round. The quiz had a rapid fire round also which made it more exciting for the students and the audience both. At the end of every round there was an audience question which kept the interest alive among the audience.

The Oral quiz was lively with exuberant Quiz Masters Sudeep, Dewanshi, Samarth and Anvesha supported by video/audio/buzzer rounds with computerized marking system.

Nikhil Thakur – II Sem, ASAP and Anu Bhatnagar – II Sem, ALS emerged as winners.
All the participating teams were awarded prizes and certificate of appreciation.

This highly motivating quiz was graced by the presence of  Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Lt Gen V.K.Sharma AVSM (Retd.), Prof (Dr) R.S.Tomar, Dean Academics, The HoIs, HoDs, faculty members of all the schools and students of Amity University Gwalior.

The competition was conceptualized under the guidance of Dr. Iti Roychowdhury, Dy.Director-ASCENT. The quiz was designed and organized by Dr Vinod Bhatt and faculty of ASCENT and ASL.

Receiving the certificates from the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor

The anchors of the quiz receiving a token of appreciation

The organizing team of Amity Quiz 2015

Amity University Gwalior Organizes National Seminar on Role of Media in Nation Building

Amity School of Communication, AUMP, Gwalior organized a one-day National Seminar on the Role of Media in Nation Building. The seminar saw 16 media professionals and academicians contributing to the discourse on media’s role as a building block.

Dignitaries on the dais

The seminar was inaugurated by an illuminating address by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Lt. Gen. VK Sharma AVSM (Retd.). Hon’ble VC stated how media’s role in a country like India cannot be sidelined.

The seminar commence with the keynote address of the Chief Guest, Senior Journalist and OSD to the Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr. Rajkumar Bhardwaj on development and media. He put forth his views on the significance of Hindi language for developmental purpose. Guest of Honour Dr. Pradeep Krishnatray, Director Research and Strategic Planning, Centre for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University, New Delhi spoke about social media as a tool of nation building.

The inaugural session also saw the release of the book of proceedings comprising the research papers received for the seminar, as also the release of the cover of the soon to be released Biannual Amity International Journal of Media Studies.

Dr. Archana R Singh, Professor, School of Communication Studies Panjab University, who chaired the first technical session, discussed the problem of sticky floors and glass ceilings faced by female journalists, and how the scenario for women is changing in the media industry. Dr. Pushpendra Pal, Head of Journalism department, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Mass Communication, Bhopal, spoke on the concept of peace building with the use of media, and how peace building as a concept is becoming complex with the technological surge.

The first parallel session was chaired by Dr. Neeru Johri, Head of the Department of Communication Studies, JIIMS, New Delhi, who spoke on the significance and connection of media and human rights. Dr. Mukul Srivastava from Lucknow University talked on social media discourses available with regards to media’s role in nation building. Dr. Surbhi Dahiya from IIMC, New Delhi talked about media’s significance in a democratic nation state and what role can it play as an agent of change. A discourse on cinema’s role in developmental activities was presented by Dr. Amitaabh Srivastava from Galgotias University, Noida.

In the last parallel session, Dr. Sukhnandan Singh of Centre for Journalism and Mass Communication, DSVV, Haridwar gave a talk on spiritualism and media, along with Dr. Vijayalaxmi Iyenger, Director BM College, Indore who co-chaired the same session and spoke on media and economic development and how they are co-related.

The valedictory session was chaired by Dr. Ambrish Saxena, Director, Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi, who shared his views on how freedom of press is not only significantly required, but has to pass through the gate-keeping model. Guest of Honour,

The Guest of Honour, Dr. Pradeep Krishnatray addressing the gathering

Lt Gen V.K. Sharma, AVSM (Retd.), Hon’ble Vice Chancellor speaking during the inaugural ceremony

A token of remembrance

Dignitaries releasing the cover of the Amity International Journal of Media Studies

Prof. Dilip Xalxo receiving the certificate for Best paper presentation

Dignitaries with the book of proceeding of the Seminar

Distribution of the certificate to the participant

Amity University Gwalior Organizes A Three Day Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp in Association with MPCON

Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd), the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, AUMP addressing the audience

Dignitaries on the Dais. from right : Mr Ashish Bhargava, Zonal Officer, MPCON, Prof A K Saxena, Professor (Retd), MITS Gwalior, Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Vice Chancellor AUMP and Dr BK Bahinipati, HOI ASET

Mr Sudeep Jain Keynote Speaker of the second day II session delivering his keynote address

Mr Anoop Chobey Keynote Speaker of the third day I session delivering his keynote address

Mr Atul Guch Keynote Speaker of the second day I session delivering his keynote address

Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET), an institute of Amity University Madhya Pradesh (AUMP) Gwalior, organized an Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp. from 09th to 11th Feb 2015 in its premises. The Camp sponsored by Madhya Pradesh Consultancy Corporation Limited (MPCON) with held the objective of developing entrepreneurship skills in PG and UG students of various streams.

The program started with the lighting of the lamp. The event was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of Amity University Gwalior, Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma AVSM (Retd.).The other dignitaries present on the occasion were Mr. Ashish Bhargava, Nodal Officer of MPCON, Dr. Bikram Bahinipati, Dy. Director, Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Gwalior and Program Coordinator and Head of Civil Engineering Department Mr. Mohan Kantharia ,  ASET, Gwalior.

Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma,in his inaugural speech, emphasized upon the need of development of entrepreneurship skills in the young engineers in the present scenario of increasing unemployment amongst engineers. He said that most of the engineering students see their secured future in Government jobs but it is not just possible for any government to provide jobs for all, and most of the students do not get Govt. jobs and in private sectors, the employment situation for fresh engineers  is not very encouraging.Private companies want more work for less payment. In such a situation, he added that the better alternative before the new generation is to be an employer by establishing own enterprise rather than to becoming an employee.  He further added that a determined, self employed person can achieve great success even with a little investment. He also gave examples of several young entrepreneurs who have been successful and have also created jobs for many other people. Lt. Gen. V. K. Sharma advised the students to come forward to get proper guidance and training from the institutes like MPCON, so that they can also become successful entrepreneurs.

The Guest of Honour of the inaugural function, the Nodal Officer of MPCON Gwalior Mr. Ashish Bhargava,in his address, explained in detail about the constructive cooperation being extended by MPCON to the new entrepreneurs. He described that MPCON helps new entrepreneurs at all stages right from project preparation to financing and setting up of industry. It also provides a complete solution to various problems that are faced by young entrepreneurs.

The  first key note speaker of the function Prof. A. K. Saxena, in his speech, clarified the exact meaning of entrepreneurship.He explained to the audience what qualities are required in an entrepreneur to be successful. He gave many interesting examples to stress his point. He analyzed how one can face odd situations by developing entrepreneurial skills within himself.

The second day of the workshop had two sessions comprising interaction with new entrepreneurs. The first session was addressed by the Chief Speaker Mr. Atul  Guch. He shared with the students some real and useful experiences of entrepreneurs and also gave his valuable suggestions about how to establish a new industry.

The second session,after tea, was a lecture by witness a lecture by Mr. Sudeep Jain is an entrepreneur who after doing his textile engineering, established his carpet industry. He shared his experiences, hurdles, problems  in establishing his industry.

The third day of the program started with address by Mr. Anoop Chobey, Managing Director of MP Industry Corporation.  He apprised students of many provisions of the Department of Industry that are helpful in setting up of new industries. He explained different schemes run by M.P. Govt. like Khadi Gramudyog. Then he explained the rebate given in different scheme on different services and industry . Mr. Chobey also enumerated many financial relaxations that are applicable and  allowed to the young entrepreneurs. In the second session, Dr. K. K. Dixit addressed the function and motivated all by sharing his own experiences and examples .

The camp conclude with the certificate distribution by Dr. Bikram Bahinipati HOI ASET and Guest Speaker Dr. K. K. Dixit to each participant. More than eighty students of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering participated along with some faculty members. The programme was coordinated by Mr Mohan Kantharia (HOD CIVIL). The program ended successfully with a vote of thanks by Dr. Bikram Bahinipati, Dy. Director,ASET.

Amity University Gwalior to host film journalism festival Cineaste-2015

Film festival 'Cineaste 2015' related to media education and communication will be held on March 18 and 19 in Gwalior with prizes for short films including mobile films in the formats mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, and WMV, DivX. It is a film festival of its own kind for learning and research in mass communication and journalism with specialisation in film journalism.

In the festival organized by Amity School of Communication of Amity University in Madhya Pradesh, the entries of the films shorter than 20 minute duration either in colour or black and white with preferred format of HD 720p 16x9 have been invited. Short Films must be in the Hindi or English language or subtitled in these languages.

The entrants have been informed that their submissions should not contain any profanity, offensive language, obscene or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Jury.

According to the organizers, the participants and the team must be present after the show for interlocution. Their films should be free from copyright issues and the film should be genuine. Mobile Films should not exceed five minute duration. The focus is to promote high quality media education and quality in journalism. The entries are being registered with a fee for review and finalization for the presentation during the festival, informed an invitation to me.

Film Journalism is an upcoming specialization in mass communication courses which involves making short films of events and happenings along with writing about films, film reviewing and interviewing. Graphic journalism is an emerging form with a colourful mishmash and intermixes of influences that include comics, infographics, film, and autobiography as a part of film journalism.

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