A Window to Turkish Culture and Society
On 08th October, 2022 “A Window to Turkish Culture and Society” Program was held at Galgotias University in Hybrid mode. The program was organized by Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Parasar, Dean, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University, Greater Noida.
Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Bajaj, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor and Ms. Aradhana Galgotia, Director Operations marked their presence in the interactive Session. Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Parasar said in her address that in today’s time and age the only way to grow and flourish is to have more opportunities for interactions with many cultures and societies. It only broadens our perspectives and contributes towards developing holistic individuals of tomorrow.
The chief speaker for this session was Prof. (Dr.) Iryna Sekret (IATELS, Committee Chair of Turkey). She has been actively involved in a number of educational and research projects implemented in Europe and beyond with a vast experience in teaching and training in multicultural environments.
The session focused on the heterogenous culture of Turkey as it hosts unique blends of both traditional and modern conventions as well as religious and secular practices. The opportunities that Turkey has to offer to students were also discussed by Prof. Sekret in terms of research projects and various other academic opportunities such as the student culture exchange programs. She shed light upon the importance of Psychology in every profession of today’s world. The rising need for the subject in the work atmosphere and managerial practices.
Students from liberal education, management studies, science, maths and other departments of Galgotias university participated in the event in huge numbers, both offline and online. There were 100+ participants in this interactive session. Students asked many questions from the expert based on higher education opportunities and the student exchange program. The session was appreciated by students and they found the program useful and informative.
Celebration of International Women's Day
The Division of Political Science, GU School of Liberal Education celebrated International Women’s Day on 6th March 2023 under the aegis of the Dean, SOLE.
The concept of International Women’s Day first emerged in the early 1900s. Women’s Day first came into existence in 1909 and it was known as National Women’s Day. The day was initially celebrated on 28 February 1909, when 15,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay, and voting rights. The United Nations (UN) started celebrating International Women’s Day in 1977, it was officially agreed that the day will be widely observed on March 8 every year.
It was an innovative plan devised by the Dean, SOLE, to sensitize the students about the gender equality, celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
And focused on opening up a conversation on why equal opportunities are not sufficient on their own to effect change in the society.
The faculty members of the school also exhibited the same level of excitement as of the students.
Report on Diwali Celebration
On 17th October, 2022 “Diwali Celebration” was held in Galgotias University premises. The program was organized by the School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University, Greater Noida.
Diwali Celebrations began with Laxmi puja in the Dean office of School of Liberal Education. Each division member marked their presence in the Dean office. Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Parasar, Dean, SOLE distributed flowers, diyas and sweets to all the faculty members.
Afterward, students were engaged in the occasion by involving them in the decoration of their respective classes with rangoli, flowers, paper craft, diyas etc. Dean Ma’am visited all the respective classrooms and initiated Laxmi Puja with the students and wish them a happy deepawali. Following the pujan, dean distributed sweets to the students.
Following the classroom interaction and visit, the students and faculty of SOLE gathered in the auditorium to celebrate the festival through some performances. Students performed dances, poetry recitation, singing.
The event was also graced by Ms. Aradhana Galgotia (Director Operations) and Ms. Shilpi Chandra (Director HR).
At the closing of the event, group photographs were taken and High tea and snacks were offered.
Joy at Finger Tips: Nature Photography Workshop
The Division of Political Science, GU School of Liberal Education celebrated Joy at Finger Tips: Nature Photography Workshop on 1st of December, 2022 under the aegis of the Dean, SOLE.
A nature photography workshop was organized by the School of Liberal Education on 1st December 2022. The resource person was Mr. Alok Govind Sheode, a Limca and India Book records holder, whose presentation on insect photography caught everyone’s eye and attention. Audience in the Vivekanand auditorium witnessed the superior art of insect photography through the slides of Mr. Sheode.
Later, the participants in the workshop received hands-on training on this occasion. The intense preoccupation of the workshop participants in the ‘nature walk’ was successfully recorded in their photographs of various insects. Beautiful pictures of insects captured through camera/ mobile-camera were on display in the C-Block of the university.
The faculty members of the school also exhibited the same level of excitement as of the students.
Parent Teacher Conclave and Kala Mahotsav
The Division of Political Science, GU School of Liberal Education celebrated Parent Teacher Conclave and Kala Mahotsav on 23rd February, 2023 under the aegis of the Dean, SOLE.
The SOLE, GU, has always been proactive in promoting art and culture in the Galgotias University. The Kala Mahotsav organized on 23rd February 2023 was one of the finest examples of this. It celebrated all forms of art such as poetry, singing, dancing, painting, martial art etc. This mahotsav or festival of art coincided with the Parent Teacher Conclave. The conclave meant for the parents/ guardians to apprise them of their wards'progress though various mentors of their respective programs.
In a way, the parent teacher meeting concurrently held with Kala mahotsav witnessed a unique blend of academic and non-academic activity. There were multiple outlets/ stalls which showcased the artistic talent and entrepreneur skills of the students of Galgotias university.
The Hon’ble VC, the Advisor to Chancellor and other officials visited the exhibition stalls on the day of Kala mahotsav. Many students of the university participated in the event with great interest. The faculty members of the school also exhibited the same level of excitement as of the students.
Report on Ethnic Day Celebration
On 17th October, 2022 “Ethnic day” was celebrated along with “Diwali Celebration” in Galgotias University premises. The program was organized by the School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University, Greater Noida.
To celebrate the uniqueness of our culture and heritage, the School of Liberal Education organised the Ethnic day. The idea behind this celebration is to enrich ourselves through our ethnic diversity but simultaneously bringing us together in unity.
Prof. (Dr.) Anuradha Parasar, Dean, School of Liberal Education had requested all the faculty members and Students to dress up in an attire that represents their state and culture. As we all know, India is a land of diverse cultures and traditions. Each state of India has a different clothing style and weaving style that is peculiar to a particular region and can be seen as a representative of that particular region.
In the Ethnic day celebration, students participated in the event held at the auditorium. They represented their states in the modelling event. Students and faculty members enjoyed the ethnic day.
The event was also graced by Ms. Aradhana Galgotia (Director Operations) and Ms. Shilpi Chandra (Director HR).
At the closing of the event, group photographs were taken and High tea and snacks were offered.
Report on Film Making
A one of its kind Documentary Film Making Workshop was successfully organized by SOLE from 7 to 8 December 2022. Ms. Vinky Singh, an eminent documentary filmmaker and founder of Digital Interfaced Media and Television Production, enlightened the participants as a resource person.
In this workshop, the nuances of making a documentary was exhibited and illustrated by the experts. The participants conveyed their concerns and hardships in shooting a film to the resource person. Ms. Singh aptly responded to their queries and trained them with the methods and tools to redress their hurdles in creating a documentary movie.
The technical intricacies were also dealt with in the workshop which included cinematography and DoP.
Report on Mngal Pandey
“REMEMBERING MANGAL PANDEY MARTYRDOM DAY”
In the remembrance of Mangal Pandey, School of liberal education, Galgotias University organized “REMEMBERING MANGAL PANDEY MARTYRDOM DAY” on April 06, 2023.
The Faculty members and Students of School of liberal education attended the event. Honorable Dean Ma'am Dr. Professor Anuradha Parasar gave the welcome speech. Through his poems, Dr. Ambika Prasad Pandey described Mangal Pandey's contribution to India's independence and its significance. Students remembered Mangal Pandey by discussing his life story, reciting poetry, dancing, singing, and other activities. A documentary film was also shown in Mangal Pandey's honor.
Dr. Shrawan Pandey gave the vote of thanks. He expressed his gratitude to honorable Dean Madam Dr. Professor Anuradha Parasar, the students and Faculty members who had come to the session. He also expressed his gratitude to the NSS coordinators, Dr. Dileep Kumar and Dr. Ishrat Jahan.
Thinking Unthinkable: The Aurrigo Journey- Driverless Car
The Division of Political Science, GU School of Liberal Education celebrated Thinking Unthinkable: The Aurrigo Journey- Driverless Car on 20th February, 2023 under the aegis of the Dean, SOLE.
In the chain of events, which the GU SOLE organizes from time to time, came yet another interesting webinar in collaboration with the School of Engineering. The speaker was Prof. David Keene, Founder & CEO Aurrigo, United Kingdom, who delivered an erudite lecture on his driverless car project on 20th February 2023. members on this occasion. Prof. Keene’s expertise and knowledge about the future technology was awe-inspiring.
The resource person, Prof. Keene, Coventry University, United Kingdom, illustrated the Aurrigo journey through pictures of his driverless cars and explained the technology behind them. He also elaborated on the questions of students and faculty. Prof. Keene was greeted and welcomed by the Dean, SOLE, Dean, SOE and the Hon’ble Vice-chancellor, Galgotias University, himself.
The faculty members of the school also exhibited the same level of excitement as of the students.
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