Sitting in the cool breeze or doing assignments together, this place on campus holds numerous memories for GIMites.
The best guide is the one who has travelled the path by themselves.
The right selection of elective subjects is a vital part of the curriculum for the students of PGP - 1. Guess who guided them? None other than the Good Samaritans of the Batch of 2020-2022.
Fahrenheit 2022, organised by HRiday - the HR Club of GIM, brought students from both batches together for a detailed explanation of each of the elective subjects and their respective impact going forward. The students headed for the final chapters of their MBA journey greatly benefited from the event.
•Humans of GIM•
I come from a small village in Chattisgarh. Life there was simple. Study hard, and make something of yourself. Needless to say, when I moved to the nearest town, I was lagging in certain aspects. Though I worked hard, I would still get mocked for being different because I dressed simply and was unaware of the glam and perks that come from living a city life.
All of these events pushed me into a shell and I felt isolated. However, growing up and moving across cities, I realised that people can be very accommodating and accepting as well. I decided to be the latter. I take a keen interest in people’s culture, language and food. The more I interact with folks from various places, the more I become aware of the norms of their cultures. In fact, diversity is the key to developing adaptability, tolerance and acceptance towards others and self. I hope that during my conversation with people I make them feel acknowledged and comfortable, so that they may not feel what I did, many years ago.
Today, I welcome everyone with open arms. I appreciate the history and diversity of the wonderful people I meet. Having gone through the struggles of not fitting in, I understand that it is the differences that need to be cherished. We all have stories to tell. Each one of us is one of a kind. Here at GIM, we are one for all and all for one.
So why fit in with the crowd, when you are meant to stand out?
-Taniya Mondal (PGDM 2021-23)
Pride was the word of the day as GIM QueerAlliance enthusiastically hosted a pride parade where students came together to show support for LGBTQ+ awareness. A variety of props painted GIM in bright colours as students, faculty members and staff alike left no stone unturned to display solidarity towards yet another global cause.
With rainbows painted on all of the lovely faces, everyone marched down the campus, starting a buzz around. A flashmob was organised to top it all off.
As society trudges toward a new future, the humans of GIM are always going to be enterprising in addressing the issues of society.
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“If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho
Farewells illuminated the campus, but hearts were heavy as the journey of the batch of 2020-2022 came to a conclusion. The ‘Farewell Dinner’ night organised by The Health Club was filled with good food, fun, and laughter.
The brand new managers nurtured by GIM reflected on a lifetime of memories that they will cherish and love, as they embark on the next stage of their professional careers. Wishing all the best to the students of outgoing batch in all their future endeavours.
Our heart fills with joy as we announce that Dr Ajit Parulekar, Director, GIM, has been awarded the ‘Pride Of Goa’ award presented by Herald Global.
Pride of Goa is a special distinction created by Herald Global and ERTC Media to celebrate and commemorate the skilled, creative, and successful pool of inventors, creators, leaders, and entrepreneurs. It is a one-of-a-kind title given to prominent individuals from various organisations in Goa who have left a difference in altering and sprucing up this hub of rich diversity and culture.
The entire fraternity of Goa Institute of Management wishes Dr Ajit Parulekar the heartiest congratulations on the well-deserved accolade.
Being healthy is an essential part of life.
The World Health Organisation observes ‘World Health Day’ every year on April 7. This year, the theme of World Health Day is ‘Our planet, our health’. It aims to focus global attention on the overall well-being of the planet and the people living on it.
The COVID-19 pandemic has given the world an impetus to put healthcare goals into action. We, at Goa Institute of Management, would like to express gratitude to all the healthcare professionals who worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to keep everyone safe.
Wishing everyone a Happy World Health Day.
The Batch of 2020-22 left their juniors teary-eyed as the time finally came to pass on the batons to the next generation. The Candle Passing ceremony, organised by Prayas - The Sports Club of GIM, commenced with the distribution of prizes to the achievers of all the sports events held throughout the erstwhile academic year. This was followed by the Senior Core Committee members of all the clubs and societies passing their juniors the candle and a heartfelt message, thereby demarcating the dawn of a new era in GIM.
The student-driven campus hopes to witness more exciting times while maintaining the traditions of age.
It gives us immense pleasure and pride in announcing that four teams from Goa Institute of Management have made it to the final round of Flourish Prizes 2022.
AIM2FlOURISH is a program of the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. The program aims to incorporate the UN Sustainable Development Goals by asking students to research and identify a positive business innovation and interview a business leader about it. Students have written these stories as part of their Social Responsibility and Action (SRA) course.
We would like to express our gratitude towards Dr Ajit Parulekar, Director, GIM and Prof. Divya Singhal, Chairperson – Centre For Social Sensitivity and Action (CSSA), GIM for their constant guidance and support to the teams throughout their journey.
We congratulate the teams wholeheartedly and wish them all the best for the finals.
It gives us immense pleasure as we congratulate Mr Sapan Shah and Mr Chirag Nihalani (PGDM batch of 2021-23), for achieving the national finalists position in the competition ‘Mark-a-Match’ organised by IIM Lucknow and ‘Markician’ orgainsed by IIFT Delhi.
We wish them more success in the times to come!
“That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.” - when Neil Armstrong said this on the moon, it was a moment of immense pride for us.
Goa Institute of Management took such a small step in the benefit for the society when Team Samarthan, in collaboration with the Caritas Centre for the Deafblind, organised MAKE A WISH.
With their sheer enthusiasm and generosity, students of GIM came forward to be the genies of these little Aladdins and Jasmines to fulfil their wishes and gave them every reason to be happy and all smiles.
Heartiest congratulations to Mr Arpit Sheth, Ms Vidhi Mittal, Mr Deekshith PHK, and Mr Harsh Nathani (students of PGDM 2021-23) for becoming first runner-ups in Operacle 4.0, organised by IIM Kashipur.
Kudos to Team Met-A-Four for achieving this feat!
MBA is all about providing a well-rounded education and possibilities for advancement. The flagship programme of GIM delivers not only first-hand industry knowledge but also experiential learning through a residential degree.
To learn more about why Mr Gajendra Singh Sisodia, PGDM (Batch of 2021-2023), chose GIM watch the video below.
The curtains fall for the Batch of 2020-22’s journey at Goa Institute of Management. Join us as we bid farewell to the graduating students at the Convocation Ceremony today at 5pm.
Watch it live on: https://youtu.be/qYdakHjFsG8
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•Academic Exchange Diaries•
“The best things often happen unexpectedly.”, states Ms Shefi Gupta (PGDM Batch of 2020-22) about her experience studying at the University of Antwerp as part of the International Student Exchange Programme.
"We are always excited to meet culturally diverse people but never expect the extent of similarities we find in them. Living in a dormitory with students from over ten nations is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, that should not be missed. The remarkable teaching pattern facilitates student interaction by assigning us with group work within class hours, which helps us discover hundreds of new mindsets. We also have the amazing opportunity to work in student warehouse jobs that are compensated well.
The best part is how your dorm mates take care of you - they become family. Finally, the affability shown by the management is top-notch, which makes the whole program a worthwhile experience."
Join us in congratulating Mr Aditya Redij and Mr Chirag Nihalani (Students of PGDM 2021-23), for becoming campus finalists at Gladius, Kritva’22, organised by IMI, New Delhi.
We wish more such successful endeavours to the Team Gimnastic in future.
Our heartiest congratulations to Mr Archit Parwal (PGDM 2021-2023) and Mr Shubham Kumar Jaiswal (BDA 2021-2023) for securing the second runner up position in ‘Pitch Tank’, organised by St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
We wish them more success in the future.
Established in 2004, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. With sustainability moving up the agenda, the awards have been established as the most prestigious recognition of best practice in the domain of higher education sector.
It gives us immense pride to announce that the sincerest efforts of the Centre for Social Sensitivity and Action (CSSA) and the Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Development (CESD), Goa Institute of Management has made them the finalists of the International Green Gown Awards 2022 in the categories of ‘Student Engagement’ and ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’. We can take inspiration from this prestigious award and take a step forward to nurture a more sustainable future for generations ahead.
•Academic Exchange Diaries•
Having dreamt to be a part of exchange program in my MBA, I never thought that my curiosity and will to explore was going to take me places and give me a chance to enjoy the best of European food. The continued experience and the journey from GIM to University of Antwerp, Belgium has been nothing short of extraordinary and life changing.
Working with cross cultural teams has not only exposed me to different heritages and lifestyles but a different perspective in looking at situations, not to mention the immense professional growth. The knowledge gained in terms of global business practices with subjects like ‘Business in the European Union’ and ‘Intercultural communication in the Business World’ is unmatched.
Along with that living in a dormitory with exchange students from all parts of the world like Brazil, Russia, Italy has made sure that I not only understand but also appreciate the differences in their ideas, lifestyles, expression of creativity and innovation. This has widened my horizon of doing things in new ways and looking at situations with varied angles. Surprisingly enough, there are way more similarities in the lifestyle than expected whether it is some of the cooking styles, fashion or just plain old love for a bright sunny day and picnics. The enriched experience is definitely going to make me a better business manager. The overall experience has been phenomenal to say the least.
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The mounting challenge of unemployment is one of the major social issues in India. To address this, Goa Institute of Management welcomes you to a conference on ‘State of Employment in India: Problems and Prospects’ on 10th and 11th May, 2022, hosted by the Centre for Public Policy and Governance (CPPG).
The two-day conference will cover themes such as ‘Trends and Issues in the Labour Market’, ‘Employment Generation Processes and Working Conditions’, as well as explanations and comparative studies. It would also address the policies, programmes, governance initiatives, and reforms that are essential for healthy employment growth and improvements in working conditions.
Register now at https://bit.ly/3MT1ic3
