IIT Madras Alumni witnesses a new trend at Adieu-09
Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Alumni Association (IITMAA) started a new trend by providing two groups a chance to meet and discuss career opportunities and possibilities for IIT's growth with their alumni.
While discussing the matter they became nostalgic for their beloved alma mater.
"Adieu-09", held on April 18, allowed alumni to share with the emerging professionals useful tips on how to create opportunities and find success for themselves during recession.
The message from the former IITians was very clear - use IIT education to come up with fresh ideas.
"IIT students do not have to look out for jobs as they create them. The economic slowdown is the best time for such professionals to display their talent and be innovative. The panel topic on how to survive the global recession is not relevant as the IITians create opportunities and not look for opportunities," said Kris Gopalakrishnan, Alumni Advisor of the 1977 batch.
His classmate added, "The self-confidence a student can possess during his stay at the IIT is the most important trait to face the recession. You just need the right attitude".
During the workshop on communication skills and personality development, M.B. Nirmal, Founder of Exnora International said that the key to success is by being optimist and programming one's mind for successful results.
He also encouraged the students to have an improvist attitude to improve their chances for success.
Mr. Nirmal advised students to have specific goals and highlighted the importance of waking up early to increase productivity, and maintaining good relations with co-workers.
The Alumni Association's Golden Jubilee Growth Fund Drive, a campaign to raise funds from alumni, was launched during the function by IITMAA Vice President N. Raghavan. "These funds will be used towards the projects desired by the contributing alumni".
He however said the major areas of focus would be to build an indoor sports complex, fund a travel grant programme, fund research in bio processing, nanotechnology and telecommunications, and to fund chair professorship programs.
In response to the public's general feeling that the government funding for IIT is sufficient, he said, "Alumni funds can be targeted to where you want them to go".
Meanwhile, Dean of Students Prof. Idichandy said even though more IITs are being setup across the country, the residential aspect of the institution may be cut down.
The IIT system is unique and its students spend almost 18 hours of the day in close contact at the hostels with their peers from all over India and the world.
The residential nature of IIT is what contributes to the learning experience, he said. "This, I think, the future generation should not miss out. The residential aspect should be preserved".
Source:http://indiaedunews.net/IIT/IIT_Madras_Alumni_witnesses_a_new_trend_at_Adieu-09_7963/
While discussing the matter they became nostalgic for their beloved alma mater.
"Adieu-09", held on April 18, allowed alumni to share with the emerging professionals useful tips on how to create opportunities and find success for themselves during recession.
The message from the former IITians was very clear - use IIT education to come up with fresh ideas.
"IIT students do not have to look out for jobs as they create them. The economic slowdown is the best time for such professionals to display their talent and be innovative. The panel topic on how to survive the global recession is not relevant as the IITians create opportunities and not look for opportunities," said Kris Gopalakrishnan, Alumni Advisor of the 1977 batch.
His classmate added, "The self-confidence a student can possess during his stay at the IIT is the most important trait to face the recession. You just need the right attitude".
During the workshop on communication skills and personality development, M.B. Nirmal, Founder of Exnora International said that the key to success is by being optimist and programming one's mind for successful results.
He also encouraged the students to have an improvist attitude to improve their chances for success.
Mr. Nirmal advised students to have specific goals and highlighted the importance of waking up early to increase productivity, and maintaining good relations with co-workers.
The Alumni Association's Golden Jubilee Growth Fund Drive, a campaign to raise funds from alumni, was launched during the function by IITMAA Vice President N. Raghavan. "These funds will be used towards the projects desired by the contributing alumni".
He however said the major areas of focus would be to build an indoor sports complex, fund a travel grant programme, fund research in bio processing, nanotechnology and telecommunications, and to fund chair professorship programs.
In response to the public's general feeling that the government funding for IIT is sufficient, he said, "Alumni funds can be targeted to where you want them to go".
Meanwhile, Dean of Students Prof. Idichandy said even though more IITs are being setup across the country, the residential aspect of the institution may be cut down.
The IIT system is unique and its students spend almost 18 hours of the day in close contact at the hostels with their peers from all over India and the world.
The residential nature of IIT is what contributes to the learning experience, he said. "This, I think, the future generation should not miss out. The residential aspect should be preserved".
Source:http://indiaedunews.net/IIT/IIT_Madras_Alumni_witnesses_a_new_trend_at_Adieu-09_7963/
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