Archive for category: Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Three Days International Seminar on “Glorious Legacy of Guru Nanak in the Era of Globalization” was inaugurated here today to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Shri G.S. Gill, Former Additional Advocate General, Rajasthan in his inaugural address, elaborated upon the legacy of Guru Nanak’s teachings by explaining the important historical events of Guru’s life.

Prof Gurinder Singh Mann, Santa Barbara University, California, USA in his keynote address, highlighted the multidimensional perspectives of Guru Nanak’s philosophy historically and geographically by giving stress on Guru’s teachings of truth, equality of humans, peace, women rights and brotherhood.

Prof Shankar Ji Jha, Dean of University Instructions and Officiating Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, in his presidential remarks stressed on adopting Guru’s philosophy in daily lives.

Watch This Video Till End….

Prof. Karamjeet Singh, Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh while introducing the seminar theme stressed on implementation of principles of  Shri Guru Nanak. While quoting from Gurubani, he added that the message of controlling ego and ensuring welfare of all is clearly mentioned in Shri Guru Granth Sahib which should be followed
by all. He elaborated the concept of “Kirat Karo, Nam Japo te Vand Chhako”.  Prof Jatinder Grover, Dean, Faculty of Education, welcomed the international and national delegates.

Second session was devoted to the theme “Spiritual Foundations of Humanism and Sikhism”. It was chaired by Dr. N.S. Virk, Deputy Chairman, Punjabi Sahitya Academy, Haryana who spoke on his experiences of adopting Guru Nanak’s messages of mental and spiritual realization. Prof Balkar Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala and Prof Yograj Angrish, Punjab University, Chandigarh were distinguished speakers on the dice. Papers were presented on the theme by the faculty and research scholars arrived from different parts of India. Second session’s proceedings were coordinated by Prof Uma Sethi, Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Third session was devoted to the theme “Guru Nanak’s Concept of Egalitarian Society”. It was chaired by Prof Sukhdev Singh Sirsa, Panjab University, Chandigarh who stressed on the social relevance of Guru Nanak’s teachings. Prof Sohinder Bir Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; Prof Paramvir Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala and Shri Kesar Singh Neer, Calgary, Canada were distinguished speakers on the dice. Papers were presented on the theme by the faculty and research scholars arrived from different parts of India. Third session’s proceedings were coordinated by Dr Amardeep Kaur, MCM DAV College, Chandigarh.

The above Seminar will hold discussions on various themes relating to Guru Nanak’s teachings and philosophy from 11-13 October, 2019 at Golden Jubilee Hall and ICSSR Hall of Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Watch This Video Till End….

Chandigarh:

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh completes its glorious 75 years and the 5th
Convocation is another milestone event in the celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee year, organized, here today.

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

            Dr. Navneet Puri, the founder, Chairman & CEO, Nevakar, Inc, New Jersey, Centre of Excellence, USA and an alumnus of UIPS, in his convocation address while sharing the roadmap of  his professional journey, he motivated students to adopt Life lessons such as not to work in boundaries, keep expanding their horizons, undergo continuous
introspection, get exposure to different environments and be comfortable with the uncertainties of life.

            He announced initiation of collaborative programme between UIPS and Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, which will include a Fellowship cum training Programme for Postgraduate UIPS students at Rutgers followed by their industrial training at Nevakar Inc. to be sponsored by Dr Navneet Puri. He also shared his personal and special moments of UIPS, 28 years ago.

            Professor Shankarji Jha, Dean University Instructions and officiating Vice Chancellor, PU, in his address said that the meaning of education is defined not only by attending the lectures but also by its practical application.

            Professor Anil Kumar, Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, administered the “Pharmacist’s Oath for Code of
Pharmaceutical Ethics”. A total of 86 students including 46 B.Pharm and 40 M.Pharm were conferred their degrees.

            The valedictorian of the year from B.Pharm Mr Waseem Ali and M.Pharm Miss Tanvi Gupta delivered their heartfelt speeches on how the UIPS nurtured and shaped them and their future both personally and professionally.

            The Chairperson, UIPS Professor Kanwaljit Chopra introduced the Guest of Honor and in her welcome address highlighted the collective contribution of the faculty, staff, students and alumni in building this institute over a span of 7 ½ decades. While giving blessings to all the students, she shared with them the mantra of success to aim high, soar high but always remain grounded.

             Earlier, the event began with a peek into the illustrious 75 years of the Institute starting from its pre-independence humble beginning in the year 1944 at Lahore.

Watch This Video Till End….