Bulletin 2006 - 04 - 21

OnliNews 21st April, 2006

Alumni Induction Programme – Chennai

Trichy, 18-04-2006: The Alumni Induction Programme held on the 14^th at The Aruna Inn, Chennai was an interesting experience. The alumni were present in strength for this path-breaking endeavour of the 21^st Batch. There was an infectious enthusiasm in the air which was felt by all the participants. Encouragingly, there were senior alumni right from the 1^st Batch. They were all gathered to welcome into the alumni fold the younger members of the flock belonging to the 21^st Batch. The event began with Mr. Bilesh welcoming the gathering. Mr. Jose Thankamony, President of the BIM Alumni Association, took centre stage and introduced the office bearers of the Alumni Association.

The students of BIM 21 then made a presentation to their seniors about what they had done during their eventful stay in BIM. Scenes from life in BIM flashed past evoking nostalgic memories. This was followed by some variety entertainment in the form of role-plays and other casual presentations. Ms Ramya had the honour of presiding over the pranks. After the laugh fest, a few of the senior alumni members were called on to talk about their experiences in BIM. The enthusiastic volunteers narrated tales of their unforgettable days in BIM led along by Ms Anupriya.

There was a passionate presentation on serious issues facing BIM made by the students of the 21^st Batch of BIM, through a representative, which was very well received. It raised many thought provoking questions in the minds of the audience. A surprisingly short presentation by the BIM News Agency editor brought the curtain down on the official programmes.

The event concluded with a light supper. It was a welcome opportunity for all the members of the BIM Family to socialize and network. The members of BIM 21 used the alumni induction programme as one more meeting where they could bid farewell to their dear batch mates. The meeting facilitated the joining of many new members into the BNA Family and the BNA’s very own Nostalgia 2006 compilation CDs were distributed free, thanks to a very generous subsidy from BIM. It was a very memorable evening for all members of the BIM Family who were part of the gathering.

BMA Issue Discussed in Alumni Meet

Chennai, 14-04-2006: Before the Alumni Induction Programme started, the senior alumni discussed the BMA issue in much detail. Mr. Murugesh Ramiah made a fervent presentation before the gathering to preserve ‘Brand BIM’. He said that he had met Director Prof. M. Sankaran and that the meeting with Prof. M. Sankaran had been very productive. Mr. Murugesh said that the Director had promised to effect some critical changes so that the new institute, which was part of BIM, Trichy’s growth strategy, could be BIM, Bangalore with the BMA’s role being very minimal. A task force has been formed by the BIM Alumni Association to follow the progress on the BMA issue and take appropriate action whenever necessary. All the alumni gathered expressed their heartfelt desire that the issue should be amicably sorted out so that BIM could concentrate on its growth and development.

Prof. Sankar Leaves BIM

Nagercoil, 20-04-2006: Professor M. Sankar has left Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy. He is an alumnus of the 16^th Batch. He has been teaching students from the time he completed his MBA. Academically brilliant, he is a multiple Gold Medallist in his B. Tech., M. Tech. and MBA. He is a storehouse of knowledge on many diverse and varied fields. He has awed and amazed students time and again with his surprising depth and exhaustive learning in almost any subject under the sun. Above all, he is a person who is willing to stick to his values and principles at any cost.

A hard worker and a meticulous planner, it is his boast that he prepares 3 hours for every hour he lectures. Students have always found his courses enormous value-additions. Prof Sankar has been the person responsible for introducing cutting edge courses like Securities and Portfolio Management, Derivative Securities, Developing Business Models, etc. The level of commitment shown by this inspiring role model has pushed many a BIMite to achieve greater heights.

Teaching the students opting to specialize in Finance and Operations, he ensures that the students are conceptually sound. The way in which he taught Calculus, both Integral and Differential, to the clueless students in the very first trimester speaks volumes about his attention to strong fundamentals. He has numerous fans on campus who admire him for his unique qualities. He has always been a ‘friend’ of the students outside the class. But once he goes into the classroom, he is an entirely different person aware of the great responsibility he shoulders.

Prof. M. Sankar was awarded the prestigious Samajshree National Award for his excellence as a teacher and his quest for perfection. A person with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he is also a scholar of Sanskrit. A talented singer gifted with a divinely melodious voice, his impromptu concerts result in many lovers of classical Carnatic Vocal Music being treated to exquisite renditions of their favourite ragas. The credit for making ‘Bajagovindam’ one of the most popular tunes on campus goes to Prof. Sankar.

The gratitude and love of the students was very much visible during the Farewell Party arranged for Prof. M. Sankar at the Vasanta Bhavan Hotel in Trichy. The BNA joins the BIM campus community in wishing him all the very best in life. It has indeed been a privilege to have studied under the tutelage of one so great. All his students will proudly claim association with him as one of the men who shaped their lives in BIM. It is certain that undying respect for Prof. M. Sankar will always be there in the hearts of all whose lives he had a chance to touch.

BIM 23 – BIM Family’s Newest Members

Nagercoil, 21-04-2006: The 23^rd Batch (2006 – 2008) of students for the MBA programme in Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy, has been finalized and the selected candidates who have confirmed their admission have been asked to join on the 3^rd of July, 2006. Enthusiastic members of BIM 23 have already taken initiatives to get in touch with their batch mates through the various online resources available. They have formed the BIM23 Yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BIM23/) that all members of the batch can interact with each other. They have also welcomed interaction with their seniors so as to equip themselves to make their entry into BIM as smooth as possible. The BNA welcomes the latest additions to the BIM Family and wishes them all the very best. All alumni are requested to interact with the new batch and to help them out in any way possible.