HIMGIRI VOICE

YEAR 2 ISSUE 4

NOVEMBER

2018

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Considering the growing influence of new media and its enormous

opportunities, Himgiri Zee University organized ‘New Media National

Conclave’ on 23rd November. Shri Prakash Pant, Finance Minister,

Government of Uttarakhand was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Mr. K. G.

Suresh, Director General, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Mr.

Ashok Shrivastav, TV Journalist, Doordarshan, Mr. Abhijit Majumder,

Chief Editor, mynation.com website and Mr. Deepak Upadhyay, Head, Zee

International were special guests of the conclave. The conclave was

inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp. Prof. Rakesh Ranjan, Vice

Chancellor Himgiri Zee University welcomed all the dignitaries.

Mr. Prakash Pant emphasized on the changing paradigms of new media and

its relevance in democracy and contemporary information era. He also

pointed out that communication revolution has offered various advantages

to human beings. TV Journalist Mr. Ashok Shrivastav highlighted how new

media is affecting the broadcast media. Mr. K.G. Suresh explained the

emergence of new media and its positive aspects especially employment

opportunities for the youth. Mr. Abhijit Majumder shared his views on

digitalization of media and functioning of news portals. Mr. Deepak

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HIMGIRI ZEE UNIVERSITY ORGANIZED “NEW MEDIA NATIONAL CONCLAVE”

Upadhyay emphasized on the impact of new media on international

relations of India.

In the second session, Mr. Ramesh Bhatt, Media Advisor-Chief

Minister Uttarakhand, Senior Journalist Mr. Dinesh Juyal, TV

journalist Katyayanee Chaturvedi and Sanjiv Sinha, Deputy Editor,

Kamal Sandesh put forward their views on “Credibility of Social

Media”. In the hird session Mr. Durganath Swarnkar, APS Minister

of State Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of India, Mr. Siddharth Shekhar

of Anima Marcomm, Academician Dr. Sourabh Malviya, and Mr.

Mukesh Gajendra, Editor pinkvilla.com presented their views on

“Future of New Media”. Journalist Pashyanti Shukla moderated the

session. In the Last session Arun Pandey, Journalist Quint and

Mukesh Jagudi, Film Producer shared their views on “Content and

New Media”. Journalist Anurag Sharma was the moderator for the

session. Students also got the opportunities to interact with experts

and raise queries regarding New Media.

To showcase the cultural diversity of North East India, Himgiri Zee

University organized ‘Colors of North East’ in its campus on 19th

November. This event highlighted the cultural richness of North Eastern

states of India – which are collectively known as ‘Seven Sisters and One

Brother’. Regional folk dances, traditional dresses, North Eastern cuisine,

Fashion Show and T-Shirt Painting competition were the main attractions of

the event.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Ranjan inaugurated the event by lighting

Respect the Cultural Diversity of India: Prof. Ranjan

the lamp. In his opening address, he emphasized on ‘Unity in

Diversity’ philosophy of India. He shared the importance of cultural

ethos in the society and encouraged students to respect the traditions

of all Indian states, work cohesively, maintain the cultural diversity of

India and contribute positively towards the growth of the nation.

The event was successfully organized by Rahul Kukreti, Sanjeev

Kumar, Ritesh Uniyal, Jitendra Rawat, Deepika Ghildiyal, Bhawna

Singh, Akanksha Sharma and other team members.

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Zee Varsity organized National Seminar on ‘Marching

Towards Green Future’

Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun organized a National Seminar on 22nd

November with a theme of “Marching Towards Green Future”. Seminar

started with inaugural ceremony graced by Vice Chancellor Prof. Rakesh

Ranjan, Registrar Dr. B K Ambasta along with keynote speaker Dr. Uday K

Sinha, Additional Professor, Institute of Human behavior & allied sciences.

In the Inaugural speech, Vice Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Ranjan emphasized

on the relevance of the seminar’s theme. He highlighted on the importance

of environmental protection and every individual’s contribution in

sustainable practices for green future.

Around 80 abstracts were received from different universities & colleges

like Amity University Noida, Gurukul Kangari Haridwar, NSHM Durgapur

WB, JNTU Hyderabad, Kumaon University, Nainital, CIHM Chandigarh,

AIHM Haldwani and universities of Dehradun. The souvenir contained 65

abstracts on various innovative and creative ideas. Faculty from Himgiri Zee

University contributed with 11 abstracts in the souvenir. A brain storming

session for the students was also conducted. The topic for the session was

“Green Vs Grey”.

The program was concluded with Vote of Thanks by Dr. B K

Ambasta, Registrar, Himgiri Zee University. The seminar was attended

by head and faculty members of all the departments, Mr. Vishnu

Mathur - Senior Administrative Officer, research scholars and students

of various departments. The event was made successful by the efforts

of Mr. Amit Kumar, Ms. Meenakshi Semwal, Ms. Jaya Verma Negi,

Mr. Pushpendra Verma, Ms. Stuti, Mr. Anurag Sajwan and Mr. Ashish

Dhyani.

Department of Legal Studies celebrated Indian constitution Day on 26th

November. Dr. BR Ambedkar along with members of the drafting committee

work relentlessly for 2 years 11 months & 18 days and designed the final

draft of Indian Constitution on 26th November 1949. On the occasion,

Department of Legal Studies organized a program on various pertinent legal

issues. Mr. Sudheer Deoli, Head, School of Journalism & Mass

Communication and Ar. Anil Bharti, Head, Department of Architecture

shared their views on Indian Constitution. Advocate Surendra Verma and

Advocate Gaurav Tripathi explained the tax reforms, GST and its relevance

in Indian context. Mr. Deepak Chandola expressed his views on Preamble

and essence of Indian constitution. Mr. Praveen Rathi informed students

about FIR, how to report FIR and rights of the victim. All students of the

Department of legal studies attended the seminar. This event was

successfully coordinated by Mr. Praveen Rathi, Mr. Bhupnesh Kumar and

other faculty members of the department.

ENLIGHTEN’18 – Diwali Celebration @ Department of Architecture and Planning

Department of Hotel & Tourism Management organized industrial

visit to Jaipur for students of various programs of the department

from 20th-23rd November. The purpose of the industrial visit was to

give practical exposure to students and make them aware about basic

operational aspects of the industry. During the industrial visit, BHM

& DHM students visited Hotel Sarovar Portico by Carlson, Hotel

Hometel by Carlson and Park Inn by Radission. Students also got

the opportunity to interact with hotel managers. BTTM students

visited Pushkar Fair and famous tourist destinations of Jaipur. The

tour was accompanied by Mr. Subodh Choudhary, Associate Dean

& Head of the Department, Mr. Suraj Negi, Mr. Pradeep Bhatt and

Ms. Megha Sharma.

A Diwali fest was organized in the Department of Architecture and Planning

on 2nd November. The purpose of the fest was to encourage the students for

participation, boost their leadership qualities for organizing an event and

motivate their creative abilities. The event started with lighting of the lamp by

Prof. Rakesh Ranjan, Vice Chancellor, Himgiri Zee University. Dr. B.K.

Ambasta – Registrar, Mr. Anter Deep Singh - Chief Financial Officer, Mr.

Vishnu Mathur - Senior administrative officer, Head and faculty members

along with administrative staff graced the event by their presence.

The event showcased dance, food, games and exhibition which included

handmade decorative items like diyas, candles, lamps, sculptures and hangings

for selling purposes. Students participated in different activities of the event.

At the end, students were awarded with a small token of appreciation and

tags like The Creative Mind, The Fashion Diva, The Enthusiast and The

Makers of the Constitution Remembered at HZU

Team Leader by the Dean. Students worked relentlessly to make

this event successful with the support of Associate Dean Ar.

Ramanjyot Shrivastava and other faculty members of the

department.

Department of Hotel & Tourism Management organized Industrial Visit to Jaipur

Faculty Editor: Soniya Chamoli | Idea : Sudheer Deoli | Picture Courtesy: Kailash Kandwal |

Proof Reading: Ankita Uniyal, Vikas Chauhan & Dr . Gar ima Singh | Radio Version: Sanjeev Kumar

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Placement at Himgiri Zee University

Research Paper Publication

Department of Hotel Management, Himgiri Zee

University has been ranked among the TOP 10

Hotel Management Institutes in India by 'The

Knowledge Review' magazine.

CONGRATULATIONS

Shrishty Gupta, student of B. Arch 5th year, published a research paper titled “Interior

Designing for General Operation Theater: An Architectural Approach” under the guidance

of Ar. Anil Bharti in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 5,

Issue 11, November 2018.

Anukant Vats, student of B. Arch 5th year, published a research paper titled “Retrofitting in

Indian Railway Stations: Through Concourse and Platform area” under the guidance of Ar.

Anil Bharti in International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 5, Issue

11, November 2018.

Department of Training & Placement organized 4 campus drives for final year students.

Tehelka News for Mass Communication students. Guardian India Operations for BBA, BCA, B.Sc (IT) students. Posterity Consulting for MBA students. Barbeque Nation for Hotel Management students. BCA & B.Sc (IT) students participated in pool campus of Wipro Technologies.

7 students of Mass Communication for Tehelka News, 1 student from MBA for Posterity Consulting, 1 student from BSc IT for Guardian India and 11 students of Hotel Management for Barbeque Nation were selected.

Prof. Rakesh Ranjan congratulated all selected students for their bright future.

Glimpse of November @ Himgiri Zee University

T-Shirt Painting: First - Rupesh Shashank (B.Arch 3rd Year), Second - Pema Wangchu (B.Sc. Agri 2nd Year), Third - Rakshit Raman (B.Arch 4th Year)

Basketball: (Team - MINERS) Ny Chingkim Konyak, Preetam Kumar , Tisenlo Jemu, Anup Kumar , T. Nikito Aye, Praveen Kumar , Ningombam

Leonardo, Henba Ngangbam (All are B.Sc. Agriculture 3rd Year Students)

Volleyball: Nisso Cheche (B.Sc. Agri 3rd Year), Ngoi Nangsu (M.Sc. Agri 1st Year), Tobom Dabu (B.Sc. Fishery 1st Year), Likha Molu (B.Sc. Forestry 1st

Year), Rita Chotton (B.Sc. Agri 3rd Year), Fepung Sangno (B.Sc. Agri 3rd Year)

Volleyball (Girls): (Runner-Up) Khekashi Zhimo (M.Sc. Agr i 4th Year), Anilo Zhimomi (M.Sc. Agri 4th Year), Kivinikali Achumi (B.Sc. Agri 2nd

Year), Sangey Lhamu (B.Sc. Agri 2nd Year), Enakshi Debbarma (B.Sc. Fishery 1st Year)

Football: (Team - N.B.F.C.) Pankaj Murmu (B. Tech 3rd Year), Thejamu K. Odyuo (M.Sc. 1st Year), Lalchma Chhuana (M.Sc. 1st Year), Ashok

Hembram (B.Tech 3rd Year), Tadar Lama (B.Sc. Forestry 3rd Year), Henba Ngangham (B.Sc. Agri 3rd Year), Ritik Singh Rawat (Mass Comm 2nd Year),

Md. Salman Hussain (B.Sc. Agri 3rd Year), Md. Anish Khan (M.Sc Agri 1st Year), Monday Dodum (B.Sc. Agri 3rd Year), Manas Gupta (B.Com 3rd Year),

Apon (M.Sc. 1st Year), Taching Dodum (B.Ed 1st Year), Zion (M.Sc. Agri 2nd Year).

Winners of “Colors of north east Competitions”

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