Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 17: The Department of Education, University of Jammu, organized an “Alumni Interaction Meet”, in collaboration with University of Jammu Alumni Association (UJAA).
The theme of the programme was “Rejuvenating Cultural legacy of India.” JKAS officer Rajinder Singh Rana, alumnus of the department, expressed his thoughts and feelings of being in the department after so many years.
A fusion folk song containing Dogri, Punjabi, Himachali, Rajasthani and Bengali songs was presented by the Ph D Scholars Dyutima and Sheetu. Anupama, alumnus 1998 batch shared feelings of joy and nostalgia of being present in the department. Dr Alka Sharma, alumnus and former scholar of Prof Renu Nanda addressed the audience with her charismatic personality and shared the importance of guidance and counselling in the life of students in order to do better in life.
Former Faculty member Prof Mubarak Singh shared his proud experiences being a part of this department as an alumnus of 1979 batch where he was one of the only 5 male members in a class of 50 students, the rest being females. He applauded the department for completing 50 glorious years of operation. He also insisted on coming up with programmes and lectures highlighting and celebrating the educationists of the department like Prof M Varma, Prof Taneja, Prof Ghulam Rasool and make the students and scholars aware of their valuable contributions to the field of education.
Alumnus 2014 batch Mandeep K Wazir, now serving as SI, Women Cell, Gandhi Nagar, stressed on having a clear approach towards one’s goal in life. Other alumni, who share their experiences, included Anjali and Bindiya Tickoo.
Earlier, Prof Renu Nanda, Head, Department of Education, took the dais and expressed how blessed and rejuvenated she felt meeting all the esteemed guests and alumni of the department and thanked them for their presence.
Earlier, Dr Kajal Devi Manhas presented welcome address. Dyutima Kesar briefed the gathering about the activities and achievements of the department.
A song was sung by students of M Ed 4th Semester, which was dedicated to the guests. Jahangir narrated poetry. Bhumika, Kiran, Sonali, Ronika, Shibani and Shivani presented Dogri folk songs of Jammu. A “Nukkad Natak” was performed turning the spotlight on the unsung heroes of Jammu.
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