Amity University Madhya Pradesh Celebrates its Fourth Raising Day

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Celebrates its

Fourth Raising Day on 19 September 2014

19th Sept 2014 was celebrated with gaiety and fervor as the fourth Raising Day at Amity University Gwalior. The celebrations began with the felicitation of Additional President RBEF and Hon’ble Chancellor Amity University Rajasthan, Mr Aseem Chauhan who had kindly agreed to be the Chief Guest, sparing his valuable time and travelled down from Delhi for the occasion. The celebration started with Saraswati Vandana, which was followed by lighting of the lamp by Mr Aseem Chauhan, Lt Gen V K Sharma AVSM (Retd), Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Amity University Gwalior, Prof (Dr) S P Singh, Vice President Academics, Amity University, and Prof (Dr) R S Tomar, Dean Academics. After this the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor presented the Annual Report of the University. He traced the growth of the University which had started with just one block and 150 students to its present strength of over 1140 students with two academic blocks, two hostel blocks, and another academic block under construction. He also spoke of the successful placements at Amity University Gwalior. After the VC’s address, a short film made by ASCO, showcasing various activities of the University during Academic Year2013-14 was shown. This was followed by the address of Mr Aseem Chauhan. Mr Chauhan familiarized the students with the genesis of Amity as a concept and with the vision of Dr Ashok K Chauhan our beloved Founder President. He also shared with the students his success mantra BHAAG, wherein B stands for Behavior,H for Hard work, A for attitude, A again for Ambition, and G for God. After his address, Mr Chauhan and Lt Gen Sharma gave away the Academic Excellence Awards for the session 2013-14. The anniversary issue of our journal “The Amitian” was also released on this occasion. Towards the end the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Amity University M.P. Lt Gen V K Sharma AVSM (Retd) presented mementos to Mr Aseem Chauhan and to Prof (Dr) S P Singh. The morning ended with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Prof (Dr) R S Tomar. This was followed by Lunch with all HOIs/HODs.

The programme was streamed live from the Auditorium Block ‘B’ to Seminar Hall, Block ‘A’, so maximum students of AUMP could be a part of the proceedings. Later, Mr Aseem Chauhan also addressed the senior students (V and VII semester students) in the auditorium.

Mr Aseem Chauhan also held a press conference and spoke to the media. He said that we intend starting a school, adjacent to the University at Gwalior.

Mr Aseem Chauhan also inaugurated the new ASCO studio in the Academic Block ‘B’ and later, interacted with the students. The Vice Chancellor accompanied Mr Aseem Chauhan on his campus visit and showed him ‘B’ Block including the Library, Moot Court, Cafeteria, Hostel Blocks as well as the Academic Block ‘C’ which is under construction.

Mr Aseem Chauhan also addressed all the faculty members and interacted with all HOIs/HODs and senior functionaries of Amity University Gwalior. He also advised the faculty on CCSM i.e. Competence, Commitment and Self Motivation as the driving force to achieve academic as well as all round excellence.

Mr Aseem Chauhan, Addl. Vice President, RBEF and Hon’ble Chancellor, AUR, the Hon’ble VC Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) and Prof (Dr) SP Singh, VP (Academics),as a part of enraptured audience

Mr Aseem Chauhan, Addl. Vice President, RBEF and Hon’ble Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan addressing the audience during Raising Day

Mr Aseem Chauhan, Addl. Vice President, RBEF and Hon’ble Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan sharing the success mantra with Amitians

The dignitaries giving away the Academic Excellence Awards

Mr Aseem Chauhan, Addl. Vice President, RBEF and Hon’ble Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan lighting the inaugural lamp

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) presenting the Annual Report 2013-14

The dignitaries releasing the anniversary issue of “The Amitian” the journal of AUMP

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) presenting a memento to Mr Aseem Chauhan, Addl. Vice President, RBEF and Hon’ble Chancellor, AUR as a token of remembrance

Mr Aseem Chauhan, Addl. Vice President, RBEF and Hon’ble Chancellor, Amity University Rajasthan inaugurating the new ASCO Studio

Amity University Gwalior Celebrates World Ozone Day

The World Ozone Day was celebrated by Amity Eco-Club, on 16th September 2014 with enthusiasm& zest. The aim of the event was to communicate the effects of ozone and its depletion on environment and human race. The programme was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Amity University Gwalior, Lt Gen V K Sharma AVSM (Retd).  In his opening remarks, the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor spoke of the life cycles on earth. He also stressed upon the need to conscientiously consider the aftermath & long term repercussion of scientific inventions. The Vice-Chancellor’s address was followed by the presentation of Dean Academics Prof. (Dr.) R.S Tomar who spoke on ‘Environment, Society & Human Values’. Prof. (Dr.) S.P Bajpai, Dean Research spoke with zeal & passion on ‘Ozone & Environment’.

The programme also included screening of several short films to bring about an awareness amongst the students regarding the environment. A campaign of “Clean Amity, Green Amity” was also launched during the proceedings by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor in which a movement of ‘Polythene free Amity Campus’ has been initiated. The programme concluded with a pledge, where the Amity University Gwalior family promised to be more responsible to the environment.

The Packed Audience

The student hosts of the show

Taking the pledge

Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd) Hon’ble VC addressing the audience

Prof (Dr) R.S. Tomar, Dean (Acad) making a presentation

Presentation by Dr S.P. Bajpai, Professor Environmental Studies and Life Sciences

The students taking the pledge

Amity University Gwalior organized a Mock Press Conference

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Convenes 

Mock Press conference 

Report

Amity School of Communication, Amity University Gwalior organized a Mock Press Conference on Tuesday 16 September 2014. The program commenced with the lighting of the lamp by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor AUMP Lt Gen V K Sharma, AVSM (Retd) and Dean Academics AUMP Prof. (Dr.) R.S. Tomar.

The event began with Hon’ble Vice Chancellor's opening remarks to the HOIs, faculty members, participants and all the students. The Mock Press Conference was organized with an idea to the communication skills of the students, prepare them to face press conferences and to provide them with a platform and opportunity to express their views and thoughts on various domains like Politics, Law, Entertainment, Corporate and Sports.   

The Mock Press Conference comprised three rounds, the preliminary round, semifinal and the final. In each round the participants were given two minutes to express their views on the given topic. This was followed by a question and answer round in which five questions were asked from each participant by the judges and from the audience.

The students were judged on their content, delivery, confidence and appearance, communications skills and handling of the questions. The final round was followed by declaration of the results. The first award was won by Mr Stanley Johnson (MBA I Semester), second prize was bagged by Niharika Bhowmik (BJMC I Semester) and the third prize was bagged by Ms Ruby Rajawat (BJMC III Semester).

Certificates were also distributed to the participants by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor accompanied by the panel of judges.

The program was concluded with the closing remarks delivered by Dr. Sumit Narula, Dy. Director and Head, Amity School of Communication.

Participants handling audience queries

Participant receiving the certificate from the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor

A bemused participant during the Mock Press Conference

Making a Point

The panel of Judges

A magnified view for the audience

Participants, Co-coordinators and Judges with the Hon’ble VC

Teachers’ Day at Amity University Madhya Pradesh

Students of Amity University, Gwalior , celebrated Teachers’ Day  on 5 Sept 2014 with  gaiety and gusto . The event was presided over by Lt Gen V K Sharma AVSM (Retd). Speaking on the occasion Gen Sharma referred to the life of Dr Radhakrishnan in whose memory this day is celebrated across India. He also drew attention to the eminent role that teachers play in everyone’s life.

The Hon’ble VC’s speech was followed by a documentary on the life of Dr. Radhakrishnan. This was followed by  an Indian classical solo performance by a student as Guru Vandana. The evening saw many fun activities for teachers and stage performance by students. Some of the interesting activities were the blindfold game, tollywood dance, puzzles, balloon game, one-act-dance and a lyrical dance.

Teachers’ day couldn’t have ended without a performance by teachers. There were singing performances by teachers with Ami-Band. A short movie prepared by the students for the teachers was also screened on the occasion.

The evening concluded with a vote of thanks.

The students hosting the Teachers' Day Celebration

Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd), Hon’ble Vice Chancellor addressing the audience

Audience during the celebration

Homage to the teachers through Guru Vandana

The lyrical dance performance

Faculty rendition of a song “Kisi Ki Muskurahato Pe Ho Nisaar…..”

A performance by Ami-Band

A thrilling performance by a student

The Coordinators taking a bow

Amity University Madhya Pradesh Organizes the Orientation Programme for New Students

Orientation Programme – 2014-15

The campus of Amity University Gwalior came alive as the Orientation Programme for new undergraduate and postgraduate students commenced on 25 August 2014.

The Orientation Programme for the new  students  was of two days duration i,e 25 and 26 Aug 2014. The programme was organized in the University Auditorium. The aim was to familiarize the students with the various rules and regulations of the university and Amity System of Education and to introduce them to their faculty and respective mentors and break the ice between the students.

On August 25, the programme started at 9:30 in the morning with the distribution of welcome kit to the students. It was followed by a Havan, in accordance with our traditions. This was followed by address to parents, students and faculty by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor.

During the orientation programme, the university authorities including the Hon’ble VC, AUMP, Dean (Academics), Registrar, Director Administration, Controller of Examination, Dean Student Welfare and Director,CRC interacted with the students.

Welcoming the students, the Hon’ble ViceChancellor, Lt Gen V K Sharma AVSM (Retd), opined that the orientation programme helps the students in getting to know the rules and regulations ofthe university. Hon’ble VC also briefed the new students on the issues relatedto the code of conduct, state-of-the-art infrastructure, wi-fi enabled campus and hostel, medical facilities, attendance rules, dress code, university timings, mentor- mentee relationship, sports facilities, and about maintaining discipline in the university campus. He also  briefed the students about the new academic block Block ‘C’ that is coming up  for the students and said it has all the state-of-the-art facilities and is centrally air-conditioned.

Talking on Anti-Ragging measures, Dr R. S. Tomar, Chairman, Anti Ragging Committee advised the students to refrain from any kind of ragging activities and also told that the university authorities will not tolerate any kind of indiscipline from the new or the old students.

The Registrar, Director Administration, Controller of Examination and Dean Student Welfare also briefed the students on aspects pertaining to their departments.

On August 26, MBTI test and group activity was held for all the new  the students by ASCENT, ALS and AIBAS. The day also saw the interaction of the new students with the respective HOIs and faculty members.

With due completion of all registrations, the formal conduct of classes has started from August 27, 2014.

The Packed Auditorium

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Lt Gen VK Sharma, AVSM (Retd) addressing the audience

The HOIs and the New Students

Dr. R.S. Tomar, Dean (Academics), briefing the students

Col (Retd) S K Sethi, Director (Administration) talking about the Infrastructure, Hostel and other facilities of AUMP

Students during the group activities

Students during the group activities

Students during the interaction with the HOIs

An auspicious start to the session with the Havan

Amity Law School Centre II organises Lecture cum Workshop on “Law and legal Profession in Modern Scenario”

The Amity Law School Centre II organized a Guest lecture cum Workshop on “Law and Legal Profession in Modern Scenario” on August 20, 2014.

Prof. Dr. J.L. Kaul, Vice Chancellor, Vikram University, was the Chief Speaker for the session. Advocate R.S. Goswami, Ex- Chairperson and Current Member, Bar Council of India, also spoke on the occasion.

Prof. Kaul encouraged the students to develop entrepreneurship and leadership skills as they embark on a legal career. He emphasized on three important characteristics for people in legal services – Courage, Craft and Conviction. He was hopeful that the country will be able to make the large percentage of youth of this country as its asset and wished the students all good wishes for their future.

Mr. Goswami enlightened the students about the varied career and internship opportunities and admonished them to develop the qualities of sincerity, regularity and punctuality in their lives. Prof. S. K. Singh, Dean, Faculty of Law, also encouraged the students to do analytical and critical research work on various facets of the law citing his own personal experiences.

R.S. Goswami, Ex- Chairperson and Current Member, Bar Council of India addressing the gathering

Prof. Dr. J.L. Kaul, Vice Chancellor, Vikram University addressing the gathering

Prof. S. K. Singh, Dean, Faculty of Law, Amity University presenting memento to Prof. Dr. J.L. Kaul, Vice Chancellor, Vikram University

Prof. S. K. Singh, Dean, Faculty of Law, Amity University presenting memento to Advocate R.S. Goswami, Ex- Chairperson and Current Member, Bar Council of India

Independence Day Celebration at Amity University Gwalior

Amity University Gwalior  celebrated the 68th Independence Day at the university campus with great enthusiasm and gaiety. It is a tradition in Amity University, Gwalior to celebrate Independence Day and Republic Day with patriotic fervour. The faculty and students turned up in large numbers and took the pledge on this occasion to uphold the unity and integrity of our great country.

The function started with hoisting of National Flag by the Prof. (Dr.) Rajesh Singh Tomar, Dean (Academics). The faculty members, staff and students gathered in the front of Academic Block 'A' of the University. It was followed by singing of National Anthem and patriotic songs by faculty and students.

The function ends with faculty and students enjoying High Tea served at the occasion.

Col (Retd) S K Sethi, Director (Administration) addressing the gathering

A Salute to the Tricolour

Staff and Students under the National Flag

Prof (Dr) Rajesh Singh Tomar, Dean (Academics) hoisting the National Flag

Amity Institute of Telecom Engineering and Management conducts Orientation Programme for B.Tech – E&T , M.Tech – TSE & OEOC and MBA - Telecom students

Amity Institute of Telecom Engineering and Management conducted an Industry Orientation Program for B.Tech – E&T , M.Tech – TSE & OEOC and MBA - Telecom students on 7th Augsut 2014. A lecture session was organized on the topic – Growth in Telecom and Opportunities for Freshers which was attended by the new entrants and the final year students of all the above streams.

Four Senior Professionals from Industry were invited to present their views on above mentioned topic. The session started by welcoming the panelists followed by a speech by Mr. Sachin Sharma – Head of Talent Acquisition , India & China at Lava International. He represented the Telecom Handset domain and spoke at length on penetration of smart phone devices among enterprise mobile workforce in India which will cross 64% by 2015

 Next speaker of the session was Mr. Sandeep Saxena – Head of Solutions Management at Nokia. Mr. Saxena opined that Growth in telecom industry is a multi-dimensional phenomenon and the students need to develop key competencies and skills to grab the opportunities

 Key competencies the students should acquire are :

• Strong technical skills
• Strong management skills
• Strong business & analytical skills
• Strong project & program management skills
• Strong communication skills and
• Strong inter-personal skills

Third speaker of the session was Mr. Akshay Mathur – Vice President , Non Voice Services , Tata Teleservices Ltd. Mr. Mathur spoke on how telecommunications has taken over our regular day-today activities of our lives. Sectors like Banking , Education, Entertainment, Health Care , Automobile will be hugely dependent on Telecom Engineerins and Management Graduates in times to come. Employability will no more be confined to only Telecom Companies but will extend to all the other sectors as well.    


Lastly Mr. Sekhar Sahay - Director HR Global Services , at Ericsson started his session with  daily usage of  Telecom Services. The increasing usage of digital services influence consumer expectations on future offerings. Connectivity is fully integrated in daily routines. Consumers rely strongly on apps to communicate, find information, socialize, stream videos, listen to music and get news updates and navigate throughout their day. A fact that is relevant for any location, in whatever situation or context in consumers’ lives. New Needs arises and today customers seek :

a)  Instant access everywhere - To suit their on-the-go lifestyles, users expect to have access to an array of services on demand and in real time. They want to be connected around the clock, no matter where they are or what device they use.Busy work/life schedules require instant access without waiting for pages to load or calls to connect.

b)  Customize my world –  Consumers are at a risk of information overload and  relevance has never been more important. People increasingly welcome the idea of getting personalized services  that suit their lifestyles.

c)  Assisted productivity - In a world of meetings, appointments, consumers will look to their digital services to help them manage and coordinate their schedules. Consumers want peace of mind and to free up their time to allow them to concentrate on more important things, safe in the knowledge that they will never forget or miss out

d)  Enhanced togetherness - In their busy lives, friends and family will increasingly rely on technology to keep in touch, wherever they are. Technology-assisted social activities are expected to continue in the future, and people want these services to become more seamlessly embedded into their lives

e)  Consumers in control - Consumers want to be in control of their connected lifestyles, keeping track of spending, data usage and information updates. For instance, consumers will continue to shop and buy online in order to save time hassle and money. Safe payment models as well as to get reassurance that they have the best possible deal, whether shopping from home or using digital services while shopping in a store will be important

f)  Location based me - Consumers express the need of getting information relevant to where they are at the moment. Also, people will look for new opportunities related to what they can “do” with the environments and people around them, such as getting information and interaction

Event was concluded with a brief Q&A round followed by presentation of mementos by Lt. Gen. P. D. Bhargava – Group Dy. Vice Chancellor & Advisor AITEM.

Mr. Akshay Mathur – Vice president, Non Voice Services, Tata Teleservices , Interacting with audience during the session

Students attending Orientation Program

Question & Answer Session

From L-R: Mr. Sekhar Sahay –Ericsson, Mr. Akshay Mathur – Tata Teleservices, Mr. Sandeep Saxena – Nokia and Mr. Sachin Sharma- Lava International