On August 29th 2024, the second day of the orientation programme “Campus Connect” was organized, offering an insightful and engaging experience for new students. The session was graced by Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava, the Director of the Asian Education Group (AEG), Dr. Saleem Akhtar, Director Academic Advisory Board, Heads & Deans of the departments, and Faculty members.
The day began with an interactive session where students had the opportunity to connect with various departments, deans, and faculty members. The session opened with a formal address by Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava, who extended a warm welcome to the students and provided an overview of the institution’s vision and mission. Dr. Lalitya Vir Srivastava introduced several key departments essential to the student experience, including the Examination Cell, Center for Skill Development (CSD), and the Department of Student Welfare (DSW). In addition, sir introduced Assistant Dean, Mr. Ashish Bhardwaj, as well as Ms. Navdeep Kaur, Assistant Professor & convener of Examination Cell, who joined the session via video call from the University of Cape Town, emphasizing the global perspective of the institution. The faculty members then took the stage, formally introducing themselves and sharing their individual professional journeys, which allowed students to get to know their educators beyond the classroom. Each faculty member spoke passionately about their roles and responsibilities, while also explaining the purpose, aims, and objectives of the various clubs and cells. This gave students a clear understanding of the extracurricular opportunities available and how they could contribute to their personal and professional development.
Following this interactive session, the second session of the day was dedicated to the highly anticipated “Talent Hunt Competition”. This event served as a platform for students to showcase their hidden talents, helping them to break the ice and build camaraderie among their peers. The chief guest and judge for the competition was Ms. Kritika Mishra, a distinguished figure in the fashion and legal fields. Known for gracing the covers of top magazines and walking the runways of prestigious fashion shows. Her presence added prestige to the event and inspired the students to pursue excellence in their own diverse interests.
The Talent Hunt Competition featured a variety of performances, including dance, singing, beatboxing, and musical instrument performances, reflecting the wide array of talents present within the B.A. LL.B. Batch of 2024-2029 and the LL.B. Batch of 2024-2027. Students had been selected to participate based on the video submissions they had sent prior to the event. The performances were well-received, showcasing the creativity and enthusiasm of the new students. After an array of impressive performances, Anurupyena Kabi, a student of the B.A.LL.B. programme emerged as the winner. Her exceptional talent earned her the top prize – an Apple Smart Watch, along with a dazzling trophy.
The day concluded with a felicitation ceremony for Ms. Kritika Mishra, acknowledging her contributions to the event as the chief guest. Her words of encouragement and feedback left a lasting impression on the students, marking a successful end to the second day of the orientation programme. The talent hunt competition was not only a celebration of talent but also a significant milestone in welcoming the new students.
