A Year of Engagement: Highlights from ISBR’s 2019 Activities

The year 2019 was marked by a dynamic array of events and initiatives at ISBR Institutions, designed to enrich the academic and personal growth of its UG & PG students. From expert-led workshops to engaging fests and insightful industry interactions, ISBR fostered a holistic learning environment.

Here’s a glimpse into the key activities that shaped the year:

February 2019

• Guest Lecture on Winning Attitude & Personality Development
  • Date: February 14, 2019
  • Conducted by: Professor M. Abhishekam, Principal, Sophia Evening College, Bangalore
• Workshop in Environment Science
  • Date: February 15, 2019
  • Conducted by: A team from Device – Earth Company, led by Mr. Radha Narayan Rao K, Asst. VP Customer Division, demonstrating how to measure pollution levels. Students provided positive feedback.
• Panel Discussion for EDU TV on “New Age Careers”
  • Date: February 15, 2019
  • Participants: Prof. Tapan Nayak from ISBR, along with representatives from 9 other reputed colleges, for Class XI & XII students of Assam Valley School.
• Workshop on Global Business and Leadership Management
  • Date: February 21, 2019
  • Conducted by: Gyan Solutions Bangalore, represented by Mr. Anand Jain and Ms. Pooja Agarwal, Dy. Manager.
• Management Fest “IMPULSE 2K19”
  • Date: February 22 & 23, 2019
  • Details: ISBR students attended this fest at T John College, Bangalore, participating in various events like Debate, Dancing, and other cultural activities, accompanied by Ms. Shalini, Faculty of ISBR.
• HAL Aerospace Museum Visit
  • Date: February 27, 2019
  • Details: ISBR students visited India’s first aerospace museum in Bangalore, showcasing the growth of the Indian aviation industry.
• Women’s Day Workshop: Breathing DETOX For Body & Mind Breathe Right – Live long
  • Date: February 8, 2019
  • Conducted by: Yukti Raj Kishore and Nin Suvitha, focusing on breathing techniques for fitness and wellness, leading to deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

March 2019

• Seminar on Personality Development: “How to Overcome Failure”
  • Date: March 1, 2019
  • Conducted by: Mr. Emmanuel Sumith, PD Trainer, Dawn Wholistic Counseling Centre, Bangalore.
• Workshop on “Team Building and Leadership Skill”
  • Date: March 7, 2019
  • Conducted by: Prof. Lakshmi R B, HOD, Department of MBA & PGDM, GIBSB School, Bangalore.
• Skills Development Workshop
  • Date: March 15, 2019
  • Conducted by: Ms. Jayashree Kar, CEO Digit Age Technologies Pvt Ltd, on the application of various Machine Learning software for business model designing.
• Expert Visit from RBI
  • Date: March 18, 2019
  • Guest: Shri S. Ganesh, former Principal Chief General Manager of Reserve Bank of India, with extensive experience.
• IQAC Meeting 2019
  • Date: March 20, 2019
  • Attendees: The first Internal Quality Assessment Cell meeting at ISBR, headed by Prof. Tapan Nayak, Principal, with Mr. Manish Kothari (Managing Director) and Ms. Vanaja H (Manager Quality Team). Special guests included Dr. Asha Rajiv (Director-IQAC Jain (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore) and Dr. Dilip Patel (Former Dean Nalanda International Business School, Mumbai). The meeting concluded with presentations and discussions on the revised NAAC accreditation process 2019.
• Holi Festival Celebration
  • Date: March 21, 2019
  • Details: Students celebrated Holi with colors, music, and dance. Ms. Swetha, Creator, Kreyation Group, Bangalore, was a special guest.
• World Water Day Presentation by ELCITA
  • Date: March 22, 2019
  • Conducted by: Ms. B Meenakshi from ELCITA.
• Presentation by “Entrepreneurship Garage”
  • Date: March 25, 2019
  • Conducted by: Mr. Prakash Choudhary, Head Alliance, “Entrepreneurship Garage” Bangalore, who encouraged students to be industry-ready and embrace challenges.
• Seminar on Entrepreneurship
  • Date: March 26, 2019
  • Conducted by: Mr. Mirza Abbas Ali, Director “Talk to Win”.
• Management Fest “AARAMBH 2019”
  • Date: March 30, 2019 (part of an event from March 28 to April 5, 2019)
  • Details: ISBR College hosted this state-level event, with participation from 280 undergraduate colleges across various zones in Karnataka. The event featured Business Quiz, Debate, Group Dance, and Fashion Show. 22 colleges reached the finals, with the entire program organized by student conveyor Pratisha.

April 2019

• Legal Aid Clinic
  • Date: April 4, 2019
  • Details: Students from ISBR Law College visited the Legal Aid Clinic to gain practical knowledge on resolving legal issues.
• International Conference on “Business Sustainability & Innovation”
  • Date: April 6, 2019
  • Conducted by: ISBR College in collaboration with the World Research Council, at The Lalit Ashok, Bangalore. Key speakers included Dr. Anand Agarwal, Dr. S. Ganesh, and Dr. R. L. Bhatia.
• Industrial Visit to Volvo
  • Date: April 8, 2019
  • Details: Students from ISBR visited Volvo India Pvt Ltd at Hoskote, Bangalore, gaining insights into manufacturing processes.
• Workshop on “Design Thinking and Innovation”
  • Date: April 10, 2019
  • Conducted by: Mr. Sridhar B S, Founder & CEO, K&S Consulting, focusing on problem-solving through design thinking.
• Workshop on “Personal Financial Planning”
  • Date: April 12, 2019
  • Conducted by: Mr. Anil B J, Trainer & Financial Consultant, emphasizing financial planning for success.
• “Samagam 2019” Fest
  • Date: April 18 & 19, 2019
  • Details: A college fest where students showcased their talents and skills.

May 2019

• Innovative Film City Visit
  • Date: May 3, 2019
  • Details: M.Com students visited Film Fair at Film City Bidadi, Bangalore.
• Career Counselling
  • Date: May 4, 2019
  • Details: BBA II year students and faculty attended a career counseling activity at Palace Ground, Bangalore, with a large number of PU students also present.
• Expert Visit for Cyber Security
  • Date: May 14, 2019
  • Guests: Ms. Nanda Chougule and Dr. Neena Pandey, IIMB alumnae and cyber security experts from Digi Sec 360, specializing in Cyber and IT Law.
• Meeting for Counseling Cell
  • Date: May 15, 2019
  • Attendees: A meeting with the Principal, Ms. Rohini Bhan (CEO, Fahrenheit Communications LLP), Ms. Ami Deshi (Personality Assessment Analyst), and Ms. Neha Mathur (Speaker and Image Consultancy Services) at ISBR College.
• Career Counseling by Faculty
  • Date: May 15, 2019
  • Details: Ms. Shalini attended a career counseling event “Inter Act” in Lucknow.
• Farewell for Final Year BBA Students
  • Date: May 21, 2019
  • Details: A farewell party organized by students and faculty at ISBR UG Campus.

June 2019

• Industrial Visit to Coca-Cola
  • Date: June 4, 2019
  • Details: Students from ISBR visited the Coca-Cola bottling plant at Bidadi, gaining insights into the manufacturing process of beverages.