Fortune Cookies October 2014

Issue October 2014

IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED STORY SANKALP 2014

IN THE SPOTLIGHT E-waste Collection Drive by Jaagriti Club

INDUSTRY VISIT Students visited Parle G

We hope that you enjoy reading this issue, as we thoroughly enjoyed compiling it.

DIWALI CELEBRATION FIIB community celebrated Diwali together

Swati Sharma- Editor Fortune Cookies

FROM FIIB COMMUNITY In talk with Ms. Avneet Kaur from Program Office Want to write for Fortune Cookies and be a part of the Editorial Board?

Write to us at newsdesk@fiib.edu.in by 5th December 2014

What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it, you'll die?

Answer: Nothing “FIIB taught me how to master your fears.

Conclaves, seminars, guest talks and industry visits helped me in enhancing my domain knowledge and communication skills which is the utmost requirement by every corporate house. Thank You FIIB.”- Priyanka Kanwar who got placed in Delloite as Tax Consultant

PLACEMENT UPDATE Final placements kick starts for 2013-15 Batch. Congratulations to following students for getting placed with renowned companies. We commend you for your hard work and efforts.

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Jeevan Joshi- Mastech Inc. Manimala A Paul- Mastech Inc. Tania Roy- Mastech Inc. Jacob Poochakkatil- Mastech Inc. Sakshi Saini- IndiaMART Priyanka Kanwar- Delloite 13 distinguished companies like Deloitte, Panasonic- Anchor, Mirus Solutions, Mazars visited FIIB in the month of October to hire 2013-15 Batch

FROM OUR TEAM

Compiling Fortune Cookies for October was quite an amazing experience, as this month turned out to be quite happening for FIIB-ians.

We bring to you snapshots of all activitiesSankalp- 3 day annual Employability Fest which intends to prepare students for their professioanl career , Diwali Celebrationswherein entire FIIB community came together for celebration. Also talking about Industry Visits and other activities which kept entire FIIB Community busy.

3 CHEERS TO FIIB ALUMNI!!

Ms. Radhika Shrivastav, Executive Director (FIIB) wrote to FIIB Alumni thanking all who have graciously provided for the welfare of FIIB Community.

Dear FIIB Alumni, There is something that I have been meaning to write to you all about. Business Today in their 2014 B-School Rankings conducted a Experiential Survey amongst alumni of all leading B-Schools. We have no input into this process by way of suggesting names of alumni that they can contact, facilitating the connect between the agency and alumni, etc.

FIIB's ranking this year in this experiential part of the survey is 37th All-India! By the way, our overall ranking ranges from 32 to late-60's depending on which survey we refer to. But that's not important. What's important, and a huge moment of pride to me, is the positivity, connectedness and support that each one of you adds to making our community so rich and meaningful. Being 37th in the same line as the multiple IIMs and some other stellar institutions is humongous. That doesn't just happen by chance. That happens when the community collectively invests time in building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with each other.

So thank you today to all those who have volunteered on various platforms or supported these initiatives through other means to bring the community together; Thank you to all the Alumni Board Advisory Members (current and previous); Thank you to all who have attended the events we have held that give us an opportunity to reconnect back.

Best Regards Radhika Shrivastav

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FEATURED STORY SANKALP- 2014 FIIB always takes conscious efforts to work on employability of students and one of the steps towards this endeavor is Sankalp- Employability Fest. With a unique combination of various aptitude tests, management games and industry talks; this 3 day mega event turned out to be kick start for students who will soon be exposed to professional world.

Highlights: Day 1 •

Highlights: Day 2

Assessment Tests allowed students • Aptitude Test to identify their strengths and • Presentation Skills improvement areas • 7C’s of communication • 16 PF (Personality Factors) test was • Business Quiz conducted to assess personality traits that companies consider • In-tray exercise focusing on email communication Highlights: Day 3 • Session on goal setting • Case studies • Motivational Sessions • Excel Number Game “Though there were many takeaways from each session of Sankalp, but I personally enjoyed the Industry Interaction that was taken by Mr. Piyush Sehgal. With many real life stories, I learned the importance of goal realization and the right attitude required to achieve that goal. Also during the mentoring session, I was given a detailed feedback on my Students attending various events from Sankalp 2014 strengths and weaknesses, which will really help during my professional assignments.” Himanshu Chaudhary, 1st Student proudly shared his certificate on Social Media Year Student

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: E-Waste Collection Drive Every year Jaagriti Club organizes a week long E-waste collection drive, wherein entire FIIB community is encouraged to discard their e-waste through a proper medium. Started on 27th October, 2014, this drive really turned out to be successful, with total collection of 92.36 Kgs. Faculty, staff, students and nearby RWA’s actively participated in the drive. In collaboration with Chintan- an NGO and a government authorized e-waste collection body; FIIB also organized a session on “Importance of recycling e-waste through proper channel.” Students learned how improper recycling of e-waste is affecting our natural resources and also turning out to be hazardous for people who work in informal recycling setup are prone to major diseases like cancer, TB, blindness, etc.

Students actively participated in the drive

Cartons were placed around the campus

“Today I learned how to e-rase the e-waste. I use to either throw my scrap electronic items by considering it a waste or sell it at half rate. I never thought that this can cause damage to lives of so many people who are involved in recycling jobs.

This session made me realize my mistake and I promise that I will discard my e-waste always through a proper channel.”

Students attending st workshop with Ms. Samiksha Singla , 1 Student Ankita Hazarika, Manger, Chintan

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Fact: Last year the total E-waste collection was 64 Kgs; but this year with an increase of 44.3% the total collection was 92.36Kgs

OTHER SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES “Organizing the E-Waste Drive helped me to rediscover my confidence in decision making and taking a leadership roles. Making people aware and encouraging them to participate was the biggest challenge but we were able to deal with it.” - Pratik Seth – Junior Representative – Jaagriti Club Ms. Monica & Ms. Geetanjali from CMC enjoying tea in ceramic cups

Ms. Akshita Agrawal uses jute bag to carry lunch box

“Conducting the E-waste drive was a fun -filled activity. As the Co-Head of Jaagriti Club, I had a great time interacting and spreading awareness regarding safe handling of E-waste. It felt really great seeing all faculty, staff and students participating with full gusto.” – Jacob Poochakkattil – Jaagriti Club- Co-Head

We encourage re-use of waste paper sheets

“E-Waste Drive, provided us with an opportunity to work with an authorized social welfare organizationChintan. It helped us to take a step forward towards sustainability. I feel proud to be an active member of Jaagriti Club. “ - Sona Sara Oommen - Jaagriti ClubCo-Head

Paper recycle bins are placed all aroud the campus

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AROUND THE CAMPUS Industry Visit to Parle G Students got an opportunity to visit Neemrana Plant of Parle G. The day long trip exposed students to various operation and management techniques followed in manufacturing process. Students learned about safety, hygiene and maintenance techniques being followed during manufacturing.

Diwali Celebrations Faculty, staff and students came together to celebrate the festival of lights. Entire FIIB community painted the floors of FIIB in beautiful colors and made beautiful Rangolis all around the campus. This session allowed everyone to come together and explore the hidden artist in them.

Faculty, staff and students making Rangoli

Students capturing a moment at Parle G

“Witnessing the live manufacturing of candies and biscuits really amazed me.

How time management, quality assurance and resource planning is an integral part of Parle G was nice explained to us by an employee there.”

Kumar Kaushik, 1st Year Student “I thoroughly enjoyed Diwali Celebrations; the best part was that I was able to connect with many colleagues. This competition turned out to be nice ice breaking session for me.”

Lavisha Chawla, Corporate Communication

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AROUND THE CAMPUS

Caught FIIBians with exam fever

Students catching up in recreational room

“Avneet is very cooperative, responsible and sincere towards her work. One can learn Multitasking from her. Her personality adds positivity in an environment.”

Mr. Neel Deshmukh – Academic Coordinator

FROM FIIB COMMUNITY In conversation with Ms. Avneet Kaur We understand it takes a great effort to coordinate the entire academic cycle of students at FIIB. How challenging it is to handle so much?

At Program Office we are responsible for driving the program and ensuring it is in integration with the wider practices of the institute. Taking take care of all the academic related activities for the entire batch plus coordinating with the faculty is definitely challenging and one has to follow a systematic approach and has to prioritize things to keep the activities moving in a smooth manner.

Your workplace seems really secluded? How do you feel about it?

Well, this place for sure looks secluded but we have regular visitors here. Students do visit us at times whenever they have concerns related to their daily schedule of classes or exams. Since we deal really confidential data (dossiers, results especially) we feel that we have been aptly placed here.

What you prefer to do, when you are low on work?

The moment we finish with one term we have to start preparing for the other, at times there is no gap between the two which keeps us on toes. I prefer to manage my files/ documents whenever I get time.

What is your favorite pastime?

I love listening to Sufi songs and favorite singers are Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

Issue October 2014

Letters to Editor As I have recently joined, Fortune Cookies really helped me to catch up with the student life and other activities at FIIB. Good initiative.

Dhiraj Pradhan- Admission Cell

23rd Nov’14 Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 29th Nov’14 Operations Excellence Conclave Clothes Drive

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the September issue, specially “The Road Safety” initiative. I would like to see more puzzles and brain teasers in coming issues.

Ajay Pandita – 1st Year Student Fortune Cookies is very close to my heart. It has been a pleasure working in the Editorial Team and I am glad that the newsletter continues to capture the essence of campus and activity in the corridors.

Akshita Agrawal- Corporate Communication

Watch Out!- Our Next Issue The next edition of Fortune Cookies will be focused on activities in November which have kept the desks of Faculty and Staff busy and students’ schedule exciting!

Marketing Conclave Industry Visits Placement Updates And a lot more from the Campus, students, staff and faculty!

Want to write for Fortune Cookies? Send your articles, photos and other submissions to newsdesk@fiib.edu.in ….We’ll make space for everything!