SIMSREE Foundation Day

It was another milestone for the Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) as the institute observed its 30th Foundation Day, the venue being The Sydenham Management Excellence Centre (Auditorium).  Prof Dr. Madhuri V. Kagalkar, the principal of the mother institute i.e. Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics was the chief guest for the event.

The event was graced by the presence of Ex-Directors of the institution Prof. Dr. P.V. Dabli, Prof Dr. Lad, Prof Dr. M.A. Khan as well as the current Director, Dr. Sandhya Dhabe along with the faculty members and the staff. The atmosphere was filled with joy and exhilaration.

The celebrations began by lighting up the traditional Diya along with the prayer and followed by felicitation of the Ex-Directors by Mrs. Sandhya Dhabe. Coming back to college and seeing it achieve yet another mark in its glorious history made the Ex-Directors of the College nostalgic. They expressed their happiness and satisfaction of how well the college had performed and grown all over the years and further invigorated the students to take it to even greater heights. The new faculty members were then welcomed into the SIMSREE family. The new members introduced themselves and expressed their gratification on being part of such a glorious institution.

The mood of the auditorium was then set by the trio of the “Parindey” band with their melodious voice and the guitar adding to the rhythm. The crowd sang to the tune of the band and cheered them. The songs were followed by the cutting of the cake by the luminaries of the college to honor the special occasion. A small video was presented showcasing how the college had evolved from its humble beginning to now being one of the best B-schools in the country.

During the function, students who had won laurels in several B-school competitions across the country were felicitated. They were given accolades by the dignitaries present along with the “Token of Appreciation” for their hard work. The “Parindey” band once again brought the stage back to life with yet another thrilling performance. After it, the distribution of certificates to the members of various committees began. The members along with the coordinators who had toiled day and night to raise the standards of their committees were presented with “Certificates of Appreciation” by the dignitaries.

Finally, it was the time for Vote of Thanks given by Nishant Poojary, the General Secretary of the institute. However, this was not the end of the event. It was followed by “Minute to Win it” games which saw a huge participation. All the students present, cheered for their friends as they came on the stage to win the prize. The celebrations perfectly complimented the event which saw the institution achieve yet another landmark in its glorious history.