SIIB ALUMNI TEAM PUBLICATION

SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL

BUSINESS COLLEGE COLLAGE

July-2016

Commencement of Classes – 2016-18

“Education is the most powerful tool that you can use to change the

world” – Nelson Mandela

SIIB welcomed its new batch with a specially designed Induction program that was followed by

the beginning of the academic session.

The chock-a-block weekly calendar flooded the minds of the students as they geared up for the

lectures. With classes lined up and students geared up for selection process of various

committees, quizzical looks have now given way to calmness of coming to terms with college

life which is at times similar to what we have all been through already and at times absolutely

different.

One key aspect that is going to be crucial for students during their stint at SIIB is time

management and the new batch of students has already started experiencing it. Filled with fun,

memorable experiences and hectic schedules, the new academic year has built in

determination and a hope to excel.

Selection process of committees

“Pursue excellence and success will follow”

The start of the academic year 2016-18 was followed by the selection process for junior teams

of all the core committees. The entire selection process was conducted and managed by the

senior team of the respective committee. This year’s selections kicked off with Placement

Committee going first and Alumni Committee, PR & Media Committee followed suit. Initially,

the senior committee members briefed the junior batch about the respective committees, their

functions and selection criteria. Students went through a rigorous procedure of six to seven

rounds comprising – group discussions, personal interviews, presentations, write-ups, peer-

review rounds. The entire process was conducted over a week; ending with a final round of

interviews with the respective faculty in-charges for each committee.

This year a total of 24 members were selected for the above committees from a pool of 200

plus applicants.

International Yoga Day Celebration

“The secret for health of both mind and body is not to mourn the past,

nor worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and

earnestly” – Buddha

Going by the old adage, “A healthy mind dwells in healthy body”, SIIB proudly celebrated the

International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2016 at the SIC campus. Our mind works relentlessly like a

machine, controlling the involuntary and regulating the voluntary. Yoga in literal sense means

to add, unite, or combine. By figurative extension, the word Yoga takes on a broader meaning.

Carrying forward the magnificent initiative taken last year, Calendar invites, popups on the

computer screen lead to many eager faces attending the event for the same purpose: To

practice yoga and thereby embody unity of man with nature, of mind and body. The focus this

year was to educate the staff and students across SIU about asana that can be performed at

respective workplaces, on desks, and tables. Posture relevance, strength training and other

benefits were explained in detail. In the wake of rising incidences of lifestyle related disorders,

yoga comes in with a boost to the physical as well as mental wellbeing. Yoga is an invaluable

gift of India's ancient tradition and our government has done a great job practicing and

preaching the same. Our online lives have made us offline with our inner self and therefore

yoga helps in reconnecting with ourselves helping us achieve the peace and harmony everyone

desires for.

AARAMBH – THE BEGINNING

“One shines the most under the scorching heat of hard work, to stand or

to perish depends on the one”

Aarambh, as it is called- the beginning of new challenges, new life, new accomplishments and

new learning is an event laced with fun, frolic, exuberance, and energy. The uber excited junior

batch is eager to give everything what it takes to make this event a huge success. Aarambh has

dance, drama, music, and much more to offer. As it is the first event of the year and the batch,

thus, everyone is keen to be involved.

Aarambh as an event is special not only because it is the first event of the batch but because it

is a medium of engagement, engagement to various activities and at the same time a personal

connect to many amongst ourselves. One can’t deny the fact that they love being a part of this

challenge as it brings in creativity, new energy and emotional connects.

During this whole preparation time someone has emerged as the John Legend of SIIB and

someone is the new Shahid Kapoor. Aarambh is an event everyone looks forward to, it has and

it will create memories to cherish.

PEARLS OF WISDOM

”Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers”

SIIB arranged for a workshop on “SUPPLY CHAIN –THE McDonald’s WAY”, on Saturday, 18th

June, for both the SCM and AB graduate students and was presided by Mr.Pravin Wagh, Dy.

GM. (N.SCM). He shared his experience at McDonalds, and also gave some insights on SCM. He

quoted an example for reiterating the fact that “McDonalds has the best supply chain

network”. He mentioned that the outlets of KFC and other such restaurants were forced to shut

down during the Jat Riot in the North India, but due to the best supply chain network,

McDonalds was able to carry on the business in those locations. He also insisted the importance

of accurate forecasting following a product’s promotions and the consequence of a poor

forecasting by citing the example of inaccurate forecasting for McNuggets in its major outlets.

McNuggets attracted a large crowd of foodie through its promotions, but happened to lose its

customers, since it did not reach McDonalds outlets, when demanded by the customers. The

session was interactive and overall, the workshop experience for the student was enriching. Yet

another weekend well spent.

FEATHER IN THE CAP

Prof. Ms Viraja Bhat Prof. Viraja Bhat was felicitated by Ann Rosenberg,

in Taipei for her outstanding contribution as a

SAP faculty and trainer. Exhilarated with the honour,

Prof. Bhat said, “This couldn’t have been possible

without the overwhelming support of Symbiosis

International University, Dr.Asmita Chitnis (Director - SIIB),

Dr.Vidya Yeravdekar (Principal Director -

Symbiosis Society), the faculties and of course, the

students.”

We congratulate Prof. Viraja Bhat for this outstanding achievement.

Ms Youthika Chauhan, MBA IB, 2012-2014 Batch

Education is a never ending process, and with a

resolute belief in the same Ms Youthika Chauhan

decided to pursue PhD in the nascent stage of her

career in the corporate world. With a strong

foundation built in SIIB and exposure gained

at the Berlin School of Economics and Law

through the dual degree program, Youthika aimed for

PhD and got the doctorate degree invite from two of the

prominent universities. In her own words,

“With support and guidance of Prof. Asmita Chitnis whom I hold in high esteem, I received

doctorate degree offers from two prominent universities: University of North Carolina and

Purdue University. I will be joining University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School

(ranked amongst the top 15 B-Schools at a global level) of PhD in Management in the

department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship starting in August 2016”.

Ms Taru Bakshi, MBA IB, 2013 – 2015 Batch

We wish Ms Taru and Ms Youthika all the luck and take pride in their achievements

Adding yet another feather in the ornate cap of

Symbiosis Institute of International Business,

Ms Taru Bakshi has been selected for one of

the most coveted in-house trainee program of

Bunge. The program is regarded as one of the

premier programs across the global trade houses,

and being a global trainee program, only 10

people

from 40,000 employees of Bunge are selected.

They are groomed to become the future leaders.

Taru will spend the next year across the global

office in various continen ts. The program will

begin in US (Bunge headquarters) and will move

to Europe and Asian offices as per the schedule.

UNVEILING IMPRINTS 2016

Imprints, SIIB’s own special city alumni meet series, is a golden chance for its alumni to walk

down the corridors of nostalgia and revisit their roots . The Alumni Relations team at SIIB has

been successfully hosting Imprints over the past years across the cities of Delhi, Mumbai and

Bengaluru. Since its inception, Imprints has been instrumental in fostering camaraderie

between alumni, college management and the existing students. It is a matter of great pride for

SIIB to have their alumni who have succeeded in various walks of life to grace the function. Not

only do the alumni relive their old memories with their batch mates but also interact with

junior batches to share their success stories and memorable experiences.

A strong alumni association is an important and necessary component of any collegiate chapter

to promote a fraternity experience. For an alumnus, alumni meets are all about going back to

the good old days, to your circle of absolute comfort. What the alumni do in their lives defines

the stature of an institute. SIIB is proud to have a huge alumni base which engages actively with

the institute.

SIIB takes great pleasure in announcing Imprints 2016 and invites all its alumni to be a part of

this event and make it a grand success and continue building a bond with their alma mater.

Imprints-2016 unfolds with the Delhi chapter being held on 6-Aug-16 followed by Mumbai and

Bengaluru meets on 27-Aug-16 and 10-Sep-16 respectively and promises to reconnect with its

alumni like never before.

WHAT’S NEXT!!

Aarambh ‘16

Inter-Action ‘16

IMPRINTS ‘16

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