Campus notes: Laurels for Ashok Vatika

Ashok Vatika Public School witnessed another proud moment as Kriti, a student of class 4 and Angad Ahuja from class 10, took part in the special games. The District Special Games were organised by the ‘Maan Dhian and Social Service Society’ of Youth Services Club, Amritsar. The talented students of the school won prizes in the District Special Games that were held at Prabhakar Senior Secondary School, Amritsar. Kriti won a silver medal in the 25m race and Angad won a bronze medal in the 50m race. The winners were warmly received by the faculty members as the victory of the players brought happiness to the school campus. Principal Anchal Mahajan stated that the school believes in the inclusive and holistic development of the students.

Stress awareness programme

As per the directions of Chief Khalsa Diwan president Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, CKD International Nursing College organised a programme on stress awareness at the Institute of Mental Health. Dr Yashpreet Kaur, Principal, Chief Khalsa Diwan International Nursing College, said that anxiety and life are not separate, because life can never be completely free from anxiety. Therefore, it is essential for us to be aware of the physical and mental effects caused by anxiety so that they can be identified in time and the causes of anxiety can be removed. Medical Officer Dr Sayam shared detailed information about the Tele-MANAS app. Posters and models related to the topic of anxiety and its ill-effects were prepared by the students, which remained a special centre of attraction for the patients.

WORKSHOP ON business model canvas

The Post-Graduate Department of Commerce and Business Administration, Khalsa College, Amritsar (KCA), organised a one-day workshop on Business Model Canvas (BMC) in collaboration with Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC). The resource person for this workshop was Amit Handa, vice- president of the Income Tax Practitioners Association. Amit Handa started the session by stating the nine-block business models – Customer segments; Value proposition; Channels; Customer relationship; Revenue streams; Key resources; Partners and Cost structure — which is a strategic tool that helps to achieve business goals in a systematic approach. He also added that BMC is an accepted business planning tool which assists one in testing his business concept and to prepare a detailed business plan. The session ended with a question & answer session, allowing the participants to clarify their doubts about the BMC model. Around 159 students participated in the programme. The session was quite interactive.

lecture on investment banking

University School of Financial Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, hosted an engaging online guest lecture by Dr Kanwal Preet Sohal. She is a seasoned financial planner based in the USA and has been appointed as Professor of Practice in the department. The session was graced by the presence of Dr Palwinder Singh, Dean, Academic Affairs, who addressed the students and encouraged them to leverage such opportunities to broaden their horizons and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic global financial landscape. The lecture focused on the fundamentals of investment banking, offering students a comprehensive introduction to the field. Dr Sohal highlighted the diverse career opportunities within the investment banking sector and provided an overview of the skills and competencies required to excel in this competitive industry. Drawing from her extensive international experience in banking and financial planning, Dr Sohal shared practical insights and career guidance with students aspiring to enter the world of finance. Her interaction emphasised not only technical knowledge but also the importance of strategic thinking, analytical abilities and interpersonal skills.

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