English Department organizes Orientation Programme

Chandigarh:

Students needs to practice kindness and gratitude through everyday acts’ said Sh. Manoj Parida, the Advisor to the Administrator, Chandigarh, while addressing the students of MA English and Cultural Studies during an orientation programme organized at the Department, here today.

He further added that patience in life always pays. He addressed the students with the variety of anecdotes on the importance of honesty, healthy living, responsibility, wisdom and positive attitude towards work. He also urged the students to study critically and wisely to succeed as an IAS officer.

Prof. Deepti Gupta, the Chairperson, expressed the importance of punctuality, receptiveness and regular attendance upon the enthusiastic audience while explaining that the objective of the event was to acquaint students with changes in the curriculum and working of the department.

Dr.Meenu Gupta, in-charge of Internal Quality Assurance Cell and placement activities, discussed recent activities of the department literary society and motivated students to participate in the many events happening all over the University.

Prof. Akshaya Kumar discussed the finer points of the new syllabus and inspired students to be inquisitive and curious.

Prof. Pushpinder Syal talked to the students about the need for continuous and attentive reading and writing as a prerequisite to attain excellence.

Dr. Surbhi Goel asked the students to be open-minded and expose themselves to interdisciplinary experiences.

Later, some Ph.D. research scholars also introduced themselves and discussed their teaching assignment with the audience.

The interactive session with the Chief Guest that followed was very well received by students, teachers and parents alike.

The induction session concluded with an uplifting speech by student seniors who highlighted the helpful and amiable nature of department teachers and administrators. They encouraged new students to not hesitate while asking them questions.

After the programme, the Advisor made a Courtesy call to the office of PU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Raj Kumar.

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