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Newsletter for IndoNewsletter for Indo--Canadian Study CentreCanadian Study Centre

Message from ViceMessage from Vice--ChancellorChancellor

Canada – A Partner Country

India’s first Prime Minister visited Canada on Oct 22-26, 1949

and on Dec 22-23, 1956. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru had excellent

relations with Mr. Louis St. Laurent , Mr. John Diefenbaker and Mr.

Lester B. Pearson, the Prime Ministers of Canada during 1948 -57,

57-63 and 63-68 respectively.

At the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summits of 2011 and

2013, Canada was a Partner country. In 2011, a large delegation of

Canadians from various fields had come to Gujarat. Since there were

many persons from Higher Education in the delegation, GTU invited

the Canadian delegation so that they could meet GTU’s Deans and

Principals.

Earlier the undersigned had met the President of University

of Alberta (UoA) on November 11, 2010 in Mumbai. Thereafter from

17th June to 30th July 2011, 34 GTU students led by a Faculty

member visited UoA for a summer camp at its School of Business

Studies. Mr Paul Miller of GeoGlobal Resources, Calgary had

underwritten all the expenses incurred by the School of Business

Studies for the Summer Camp. The students had a wonderful

experience at UoA.

Volume—I

Date—1st June 2013

In this issue :

Topic Page No.

The Beginning

Joining hands with

World Class University

Academic Excellence

Away from India but not

from Indian culture

Photo Gallery

Canada Delegates

at GTU

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After the students returned back, Dr. Edy Wong, International Director, Center for

International Business Studies, School of Business, UoA visited GTU on 28th July 2011.

On 29th July, he delivered a talk on ‘MBA Education – a comparative perspective from a

Canadian’1 at CKSV Institute of Management, Vadodara. On 21st October 2011, GTU was

able to have Prof Ed Wong on a second visit, coordinated by Professor Bhavin Pandya.

During the visit, the undersigned asked Dr. Wong about the feasibility of sending UoA’ s

students to GTU for a semester, wherein they could study Gandhian Ethics, Asian

Businesses etc. Dr Wong said he could send some under graduate students to India, since

students of UoA’a Post-graduate programme did not visit other countries. Dr. Wong also

said that UOA students might visit I.I.Sc. Bangalore and GTU to study some industries in

India. Prof. Bhavin Pandya agreed to coordinate the activity on behalf of GTU while Dr.

Wong said he will discuss the issues with Dean of School of Business and revert with

further progress.

On 1st December 2011, Professor Joan White, the Associate Dean at the School

of Business, UoA visited GTU. On Thursday, 26th April 2012, at Delhi, Professor Ed

Wong discussed with the undersigned about the possibility of a Memorandum of

Understanding (MoU) between GTU UoA.

On 11th October 2012, an MoU between UoA and GTU was signed during the visit

of Dr. Indira Samarasekera, President & Vice Chancellor of UoA. An Indo-Canadian

Study Center was also inaugurated on the same day by Dr. Samarasekera, in the

presence of many businessmen and industrialists from Indo—Canadian enterprises of

Gujarat and Mr Jagat Shah, Chairman Indo Canadian Business Chamber and Mr. Vishal

Acharya.

Dr. Kalpdrum Passi, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science of

Laurentian University (LU), Canada worked with the GTU team to facilitate the visit of

111 GTU students and two faculty members for a Summer Study Camp during 2012. Dr.

Ramesh Subramanian, Director of the Bharati School of Engineering at LU and Dr. Vasu

Apanna, Dean – Faculty of Science and Engineering, visited GTU on Feb 18-19, 2013 for

discussions with the Deans at GTU. Dr. Passi visited GTU on 11th December 2012 and

on 18th May 2013 for facilitating the visit of GTU students to LU in 2013.

In addition to all these exchanges, some of the doctoral students at GTU are being

Co-Supervised by some distinguished Professors from Canada.

As a part of GTU’s Global MBA program, during the academic year 2012-13, 105

students studied and prepared Reports on Canada as a part of the curriculum on Country

Studies. When on 6th February 2013, Mr. Greg Selinger, the Premier of Manitoba, a

province of Canada, visited Gujarat, members of his delegation were very pleased to

inter-act with the students at GTU.

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His team members Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, Mr. Terry Duguid, Ms. Janice Y. Lederman, Ms.

Cheryl Prokopanko5 visited GTU on both 6th and on 7th for discussions about

collaborations between GTU and the Higher Educational and research institutions in

Manitoba. 1

The Indo-Canadian Study Center of the GTU’s School of Global Studies is a result

of the exchanges, described above. Now the Center should work to intensify and catalyze

collaborations between GTU and Canada. GTU’s School of Global Business Studies has

been established recently. As we build our activities and our research work, it may be

useful to look at a snapshot of activities of a similar Centre at another University:

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada has been publishing excellent research work

on India. Besides during 2011, the Canada-India Center at Carleton University has done

the following activities:

Organization of a roundtable discussion on the growth of India with Canadian Business

Leaders; Mr. Anand Sharma, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry was present.

Hosting of delegations from Gujarat, India’s nuclear power and geospatial

commissions.

Visits of Dr. Sukhadeo Thorat, the then Chairman of UGC and Dr. Rajagopala

Chidambaram,

Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

Signing partnership agreements with nearly a dozen Indian Universities.

Establishing formal relationships with Indian businesses and organizations like Tata

Institute of Fundamental Research.

In collaboration with Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, DFAIT3, AUCC4 and the

Government of India, holding a Canada-India Innovation Summit with ISTP Canada2 (June

20-22 2011) with Mr Sam Pitroda and many other distinguished persons from India and a

Canada-India Education Summit (June 17-18 2011), with about 20 Vice-Chancellors from

Indian Universities.

GTU is a large University. When its 11,265 students of MBA and about 750 faculty

members devote themselves to studies and research, the world will start looking at the

example of GTU’s work and its Global MBA program will start attracting excellent stu-

dents and scholars from across the globe. As the School of Global Studies builds up its

research, it will be able to host and inter-act with scholars, business leaders and policy-

makers from the governments of Canada and the whole of the world.

Dr. Akshai Aggarwal Saturday, 1st June 2013

References 1A report of the program is available at http://www.cksvim.edu.in/images/stories/docs/talk_dr_edy_wong.pdf. The photo-gallery is available at http://

cksvim.edu.in/images/stories/docs/guest_lecture_dr_edy_wong.pdf. 2International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTPCanada) 3Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) 4Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) 5Dr. Digvir S. Jayas V.P. (Research & International) Univ of Manitoba; Mr. Terry Duguid, Director, Northern Sustainable Prosperity Initiative; Ms. Janice Y.

Lederman, Manitoba Innovation Council; Ms. Cheryl Prokopanko, Director, Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy

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Gujarat Technological University has always been keen on associations with

the foreign universities which can benefit the students and give them a chance to

experiencing global education. Honorable Vice Chancellor of GTU Dr. Akshai

Aggarwal has not only worked with the reputed universities of India but also has rich

experience of working in foreign university. Dr. Aggarwal was working as the

Director at the School of Computer Science, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada,

before he joined GTU as its first Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Aggarwal was presented with

many awards including the Alumni Award for Distinguished Contributions to

University Teaching in 2006 . Dr. Aggawral encourages the students and faculties of

GTU to experience the education systems & environment of foreign universities as

GTU is aiming to be a World Class University. GTU has signed MOU with many of the

universities of several countries like Germany, Canada, for student and faculty

exchange program and joint research projects. Going beyond the universities, GTU

has also initiated research and projects with foreign companies to encourage the

international tie-ups to provide Industry Interphase to students & faculties with MNC.

GTU recently signed MOU to establish Centre for Excellence with Bosch Rexroth

which is a German company engaged in drive & control engineering.

GTU has taken several initiatives of establishing Global Connect under the

“School of Global Business Studies” like the beginning of Indo-German Study Centre,

Global Country Study Report for MBA program, International Experience Program and

many more. GTU has been involved with some of the Canadian Universities during

2011 & 2012. Dr. Indira Sa-

marsekera, President & Vice-

Chancellor of University of Alber-

ta, Canada & Dr. Akshai Ag-

garwal, Vice-Chancellor of GTU

inaugurated the Indo-Canadian

Study Centre on 11th October 2012

at GTU Gandhinagar Campus as a

part of “School of Global Business

Studies”. Mr. Jagat Shah, Chairman

of Indo-Canadian Bus iness

Chamber of Gujarat and many CEOs

of Indo-Canadian Companies

attended the event. The beginning

of Indo-Canadian Study Centre at

GTU was a step forward in

strengthening the relationship between Canadian Universities and GTU.

Beginning of Indo-Canadian Study Centre

Dr. Akshai Aggarwal & Dr. Indira Samarsekera on

the day of Centre Inauguration

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Joining hands with World Class University

GTU was in conversation with University of Alberta science October 2011.

Initially the 1 + 1 MBA program

was in conversation between two

universities. Dr. Edy Wong,

Associate Dean—School of

Business UOA visited GTU to

discuss the proposal with Dr.

Aggarwal. On the progress of the

conversation Dr. Joan White,

Associate dean of MBA

Programs, School of Business,

UOA came at GTU on 1st

December 2011. Hon. Vice

Chancellor of GTU Dr. Akshai

Aggarwal proposed deliberations

and asked for student exchange

and Ph.D. supervision by faculties of UOA with GTU. After both the meetings and

conversation between the delegates of UOA and GTU the overall deliberation was

proposed instead of 1+1 MBA program.

After a year long conversation GTU

and UOA signed MOU on 11th October

2012 at GTU Gandhinagar Campus.

Dr. Indira Samarasekera, President and

Vice Chancellor , University of Alberta,

Canada was at GTU to sign the MOU

between two Universities. The objectives

of the MOU are Mobility of faculty and

staff, Graduate and Undergraduate

students, Joint research activities and

publications, Participation in seminars and

academic meetings, Exchange of academic

materials and other information and joint

supervision of GTU PhD Students.

Association with the University Of Alberta

which has world level recognition is a big

opportunity for the students and faculties

of GTU.

The University of Alberta is public research

university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It

was founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron

Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta, and Henry

Marshall Tory, its first president. Its enabling

legislation is the Post-secondary Learning Act.

The University of Alberta has been recognized by

the Academic Ranking of World Universities,

the QS World University Rankings and the Times

Higher Education World University Rankings as one

of the top five universities in Canada and one of the

top 100 universities worldwide. It has graduated

more than 240,000 alumni, including Governor

General Roland Michener, Prime Minister Joe

Clark, Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin,

Premier of Alberta Peter Lougheed and Nobel

laureate Richard E. Taylor.

Dr. Aggarwal with Dr. Indira Samarasekera

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GTU had organized a Summer Camp Program at University of Alberta, Canada

for the students of MBA Program. 35 students were selected on the performance

bases on Gujarat level and were given the chance to fly to the University of Alberta,

Canada for the Summer Camp Program. The Summer Camp was scheduled on 6th

June to 16th July 2011.

University of Alberta had

invited couple of guest speakers

from the industry and government

of Alberta. Angela Karwal from the

HR department of Auditor

General of Alberta’s office in

Edmonton shared the government

recruitment process with the

students. Another guest speaker

Mr. Barry Davis, Vice President of

Leger Marketing explained the

major trends in social media

marketing and the approach of

customer in Canada. Dr. Edy Wong Associate Dean of International Business and Dr.

Dev Jennings delivered the lectures to the students with the practical orientation.

Students visited the HR department of Alberta Government and learned about the

working environment in the office.

The Summer Camp was like a visit to the right place at the right time to enjoy.

The students got a chance to evidence the celebration of Canada Day on the 1st July.

Students found Summer Parade, fireworks and concerts very exiting on the occasion.

Students also enjoyed watching the live Base Ball match and the ply ‘Twelfth Night

and You Will’ in Shakespeare Festival. Students also had a trip to Capital EX,

Edmonton’s summer carnival where students enjoyed music, dancing, food, carnival

rides and carnival games. Visit to Heritage Days festival offered a great exposure to

the crafts, culture, dance and food of around 75 countries on one place.

Prof. Bhavin Pandya of S.V.Institute of management, leaded the group of

students. He said that the program was phenomenally successful and the students of

GTU got an exposure of cultural diversity and academic excellence at University of

Alberta.

Students of GTU got an exposure to the cultural diversity

and academic excellence at University of Alberta.

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GTU Students were away from the motherland—India

but not from Indian culture and traditions

Laurentian University, Canada signed the MOU with Gujarat Technological

University on 6th June 2011 for the faculty and student exchange programme. Soon after

the signing of MoU total 111 students from Pharmacy, Computer Science and

Engineering/IT and various institutes visited the Laurentian University under the GTU

International Experience Program. The program was held from 15th June to 29th July

2012. Two of the GTU faculties Dr. Anita Mehta , Principal of L.M.Pharmacy, Ahmedabad

and Prof. Nirbhay Chaubey, OSD, GTU also went to LU with the group of student.

Students of Computer Science/Engineering

attended the lectures on Web Data Management and

Wireless Communication and Mobile Programming by

Dr. Kalpdrum Passi of LU and Dr. Khalid Mahmud of

Sheridan College, Torronto, Canada. Wherein students

of pharmacy attended the lectures on Pharmacology III

from VII semester and Pharmaceutical Chemistry X by

Dr. Abdel Omri and Dr. Gerardo Ulibarri of LU.

Pharmacy students also attended lab learned from

various demonstrations by professors of LU. Students

also appeared in the midterm/internal examination and

final external examination on 27th & 28th July 2012 at LU.

Students of GTU also enjoyed various activities along with the studies. Students

had a great time at the LU campus enjoying the gymnasium, indoor games, hygienic and

healthy food and fine residential facility. Students did not missed a chance of playing

Cricket on the green fields of Canada when the Northern Ontario Cricket Council helped

them in organizing a Cricket Match. Students explored Canada by visiting Ramsey Lake

at Sudbury and Niagara Falls. GTU students were away from the mother land—India but

not from Indian culture and traditions as they

visited the Swaminarayan Temple of Toronto and

performed Garba in LU Alumni Hall. Students also

enjoyed the culture of Canada when they visited

the Canada Day Celebration.

Looking at the success of the first

international experience program with LU in 2012

GTU have decided the send the next batch of

around 96 students to LU on 10th June to 20th July

2013. An International experience will definitely

be a very important achievement of their career.

Laurentian University , which was

incorporated on March 28, 1960, is a

mid-sized bilingual university in Greater

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.While primarily

focusing on undergraduate programming,

Laurentian also features the east campus of

Canada's newest medical school - the

Northern Ontario School of Medicine, which

opened in 2005. Its school of Graduate

Studies offers a growing number of graduate

level degree.

Statement of GTU Students

We the Students of GTU

are very much obliged with the

efforts of Dr. Akshai Aggarwal,

Honourable Vice Chancellor of

our parent university for giving

us this unique l i fet ime

opportunity to participate in

Global Experience Program at

Laurentian University.

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Picture Gallery of GTU Students in Canada

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CANADIAN EXPERTS @ GTU

Dr. Joan White

Associate dean - MBA Programs,

School of Business, UOA

Date of Visit : 1st Dec. 2011

Event: Meeting for the collabora-

tion between GTU & UoA

Dr. Edy Wong

Associate Dean

School of Business UOA

Date of Visit : 28th July. 2011 &

21st Oct. 2011

Event : Lecture at SKSV Institute

& meeting for the collaboration

between GTU & UoA

Dr. Indira Samarasekera

President & Vice-Chancellor

University of Alberta

Date of Visit : 11th Oct. 2012

Event : Inauguration of Indo-

Canadian Study Centre & Signing

of MoU between GTU & UoA

Mr. Paul Miller

CEO

GeoGlobal Resources Inc.

Date of Visit : 12th Aug. 2011

Event : Celebration of Success

Mr. Jean Paul

Board Member

GeoGlobal Resources Inc.

Date of Visit : 12th Aug. 2011

Event :Celebration of Success

Dr. Douglas Goold

Director of National Conservation of

Asia and Sesior Editor of Think Tank

in Canada

Date of Visit : 11th Jan. 2011

Event : Interactive Meet on Canadian

Trade & Investment Potential

Mr. Stewart G. Beck

High Commissioner of Canada

At New Delhi

Date of Visit : 11th Jan. 2011

Event :Interactive Meet on Canadian

Trade & Investment Potential

Ms. Stephanie Forsyth

President & CEO

Red River Collage, Canada

Date of Visit : 6th Feb. 2013

Event : Student Interaction

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