This occasion was presided by Dr. Manish Kothari, our Managing Director. The online inauguration ceremony was hosted on Webinarjam with the online presence of the Chief Guest – Mr. T. R. Ramachandran, Group Country Head, India, and South Asia, VISA, Guest of Honour – Dr. O.V. Nandimath, Professor and Registrar, National Law School of India University, Dr. Manish Kothari – Managing Director, ISBR Group of Institutions, Dr. Y. Lakshman Kumar, Director, ISBR Business School, Dr. B.S. Patil, Registrar, and Dean, ISBR Business School, Faculty members, Staff members, Alumni, Students, and Parents. There was a different level of positivity and energy because of their presence. We welcomed our new students and imbibed the positive thought to enjoy such an important phase of their life, we also encouraged them saying that there is no lack of opportunities, all you need to do is to open yourself to grab the opportunity.
The first session opened with a warm greeting, followed by a passionate performance seeking the almighty’s blessings for everyone to make it through these trying times. Dr. Y Lakshman Kumar, Director of ISBR Business School, greeted the new students by introducing them to the ISBR family. He told the parents that their children will have a successful career on the travel.
He emphasized to the students the need of focusing on “Personal Excellence, Professional Excellence, and Social Excellence” in their future careers. In his welcome remarks, the Chief Guest, Mr. T. R. Ramachandran, Group Country Manager, India, and South Asia – VISA, stressed and reaffirmed the importance of MBA/PGDM in the VUCA environment. ISBR’s worldwide partners also extended a warm welcome to the incoming class of 2021.
Mr. Suresh Raju, ISBR’s Training and Transformation Head, also briefed the students on the Orientation program. Personal Excellence, Professional Excellence, and Social Excellence will be the focus of the orientation, which will be a dynamic and exciting 4-week learning adventure. The Registrar and Dean, Dr. BS Patil, proposed the vote of gratitude at the end of the first session. With this memorable inauguration, ISBR business school has started a new academic year.
Some of the photos from the event: