All-India VGSoM Alumni meet now at Chinnaswamy Stadium Club House, Bangalore

Dear Alumnus,

The number of confirmations for the alumni meet has over exceeded our expectations, with alumnus travelling from far-off places like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad and of course Bangalore.

Owing to the overwhelming response of the alumni community, we had to look out for a bigger venue and how bigger can it get than Chinnaswamy Cricket stadium itself.

Request you to please note the change in the venue and time for the alumni meet.

Details:

Venue: Gate No. 1, Hall: P-2-C, Chinnaswamy Stadium - Karnataka State Cricket Association Club House, MG Road, Bangalore.

Date: 27th September, 2008

Time: 5:00 PM onwards

Registration charges (at the venue): Single - Rs 350 .....Couple/ With Family – Rs 200 additional

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=chinnaswamy+stadium+bangalore&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=65.263254,113.203125&ie=UTF8&ei=0IvYSPe-GKDg2gLR65D-Cg&view=map&attrid=

The itinerary for the evening includes:

· Live performance by a Pipe Band – the finest and one of the oldest bands of the Indian Army – known to play during “RD Parade Beating the Retreat”.

· Talk by Prof Parameshwar P. Iyer, Principal Research Scientist at IISc Bangalore and an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, head of the Technology Alumni Association, Bangalore Chapter. He is also a member of the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIT Kharagpur.

· Open discussion with alumni on “Strengthening alumni network and placing VGSOM on the global map"

· Felicitation of eminent VGSoM alumni

· Cultural program by Mr. Amit Dixit, professional Ghazal singer.

· Free gift vouchers for 3 days - 2 nights at a 5-star resort Golden Waters (http://www.goldenwaters.com/), backwaters of Kerala worth 10,000/-

· Sumptuous dinner and drinks to facilitate networking and merrymaking

With the event having grown SOO BIG, you don’t want to miss it!

With confirmations from alumnus spread throughout the batches, you don’t want to miss it!

With this being the only meet in this academic year, you don’t want to miss it!

With sponsorships from United Spirits amongst others you surely don’t want to miss it! :)

All those who haven’t confirmed as yet, RSVP to vgsom.alumni.meet@gmail.com or call any of the coordinators below.

Please also take out a few minutes to check our blog, www.vgsomalumnimeet.blogspot.com for the latest trivia.

Waiting to catch up with you all!!

Thanks & Regards,

Batch of 2009.

Contact Details

Mobile numbers:

Sachin Mehta: 09964679806

Sampreet HR: 09880010794

Pradyummna Mahajani: 09740365400

Sonika Verma : 09739841342

Manish Sinha: 09739801002

Neelima Sahu : 09742095526

Rohit Sharma: 09741402970

Email id: vgsom.alumni.meet@gmail.com Blog:http://www.vgsomalumnimeet.blogspot.com/

Official invite for the Alumni meet, 2008

Come one, Come all !!!

Dear Alumnus,

Greetings from VGSoM!!

Life is an amalgamation of moments that define its course. There are events that are determinants for they lay a lifelong impact and are cherished forever…

And when life stalls from the breakneck speed, a sense of déjà vu overwhelms reality।

Our alma mater turned fifteen this year. It is time to look back at the paths trodden, take a walk down memory lane, celebrate our very existence and blaze a new trail to seek a promising future. VGSoM wants to share this glorious moment with its worthiest treasures, its alumni

It gives us immense pleasure to invite you with family to the All-India VGSoM Alumni Meet on 27^th September, 2008, at Kochhar Institute, Bangalore.

Registration: 04:15 PM

Start of event: 04:30 PM

Venue: Kochhar Institute, near Kendriya Vidyhalaya MEG, St. John’s Church road, Frazer town, Bangalore. Landmarks: Thom’s bakery, Lavanya theatre – 1 Km from Commercial Street.

Let’s get together, share memories, honor achievements and forge new opportunities.

The key events of the evening include:

· Open discussion with alumni on “Strengthening alumni network and placing VGSOM on the global map"

· Felicitation of eminent VGSoM alumni

· Live performance by the Pipe Band –the finest and one of the oldest band of the Indian Army – known to play during “RD Parade Beating the Retreat” for an august audience comprising heads of states

· Talks by professors of VGSoM and other eminent personalities

· Free gift vouchers for 3 days-2 nights at a 5-star resort Golden Waters (www.goldenwaters.com), backwaters of Kerala to a lucky few J

· Cultural program by the students of VGSoM

· Sumptuous dinner and music to facilitate networking and merrymaking

As numbers need to be determined in advance, request you to confirm your participation by 20th September 2008 by email to: vgsom.alumni.meet@gmail.com

You can also confirm via phone at the contact details mentioned below

You can keep the cheerful banter flowing and the mood upbeat by exchanging comments on www.vgsomalumnimeet.blogspot.com

We would be obliged if you could forward this letter to your batch-mates and other alumni of VGSOM. Alternatively, you could provide us with their contact details and we would be happy to spread the word. 

We look forward to your esteemed company at the meet.Please find attached in the mail, an invitation for the event।

With best regards, Batch of 2007 – 09, VGSoM
Contact details: Sachin Mehta: 9964679806    Pradyummna Mahajani: 9740365400     Sampreet HR: 9880010794     Sonika Verma : 9739841342      Manish Sinha: 9739801002     Neelima Sahu : 9742095526
Email id:vgsom.alumni.meet@gmail.com              Blog:http://www.vgsomalumnimeet.blogspot.com/ 

Tête-à-tête with Dr. Prabina Rajib

MBM - VGSoM, 1994 - 1996
Ph.D. (International Finance) – IIT Kharagpur, Batch of 2000
Faculty, VGSoM, 1997 ~ present

"As long as I feel good and love my students, I will be here."
- Marilyn Mason on completing 60 yrs of being on the faculty, the longest tenure in University history.

Can you describe your days as a student?
My days as a student included lab classes and endless assignments and the funniest part of that was that 18 of us used to sit in an oval table and yawn one after other. There used to be software labs at night. I learnt cycling in IIT. We use to give back to back exams for 5 days or even 2 exams a day and personally visit the companies for dissertation and placements and all that resulted in the Director taking personal interest in VGSoM affairs.

What made you join VGSoM for MBA in its conceptual years?
Actually this was the only thing I could lay my hand on as a married woman whose husband was deeply in love with her and also the euphoria of being a student at a premier institute like IIT Kharagpur

Journey over the years at VGSOM
I have seen the growth of VGSoM (though we could have achieved much more) over these 15 years. There has been increase in the number of students, the number of faculty, better and more organized placement. I have seen the existing building getting constructed and change of deans with absolute contrasting ideas and ways of working.
In addition to all these changes, I have grown a lot personally. As I look back, a sense of pride and joy overcomes me. I could have never imagined a better quality of job and life. I enjoy being a teacher, interacting and learning from bright lot of VGSoMites as well as other department students. The funniest part is that I have started enjoying research work.

Message to the alumni of VGSoM
15 years of presence has built a strong formidable alumni network. Please do visit VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur and share with us the journey of your life. As they say “The roads may be bumpy but with a good companion you don’t see the roads”. We want you all to share your experiences, help students in placements and just spend time at IIT Kharagpur. We now even have a big bazaar ;)

For what Prabina Ma'am has been doing, click here