CHANDIGARH,01.05.24-Celebrating the exceptional achievements of its students in academics, sports and cultural activities, MCM DAV College For Women awarded prizes to students during its Annual Prize Distribution function here today.
Prof. Rumina Sethi, Dean of University Instruction, Panjab University, graced the occasion with her presence as the Chief Guest. The function commenced with lamp lighting and a Youth Festival prize winning Orchestra presentation by the students of Music Department of the college.
This was followed by the presentation of Annual Report by the Principal of the college Dr. Nisha Bhargava wherein she showcased the stellar accomplishments of the college during the academic year.
Prof. Rumina, an alumnus of the college, called MCM a temple that has shaped her into what she is today. In her thought-provoking address focusing on the ideal education system, Prof. Rumina began with a reference to the great educationist Rabindra Nath Tagore who spoke about inclusivity, ‘vidya Bhavna’, world peace, interdisciplinarity, integration of learning, opening of minds and borders. Sharing the views of various visionaries on education, including that of educationist Paulo Freire, English authors E M Foster and Francis Bacon, she said that as NEP 2020 implementation in PU affiliated colleges is on the anvil, it is contextual to remember these people as they advocated holistic education. Quoting Paulo Freire’s words ‘there should not be a culture of silence’, Prof Rumina urged the students to sharpen their cognitive abilities and challenge the status quo. She further added that it is equally important to dwell upon the type of teaching practices in order to promote dialectic relation between the teacher and the taught. Referring to art and life, work and play and other similar binaries, she asserted that real learning is the fusing of these binaries, and advocated that a university should be a free and fair marketplace of ideas wherein students are aware of the big world out there. Motivating the prize winners to see the path in front of them, Prof. Rumina said that they should look forward to making new rules and remember the role of education in facing those challenges. During the function, the dignitaries also unveiled the latest edition of the college journal New Horizons and Swachhta Report. To honour and motivate the meritorious students, cash prizes and trophies, college colours and special prizes were awarded.
Dr. Nisha Bhargava, MCM Principal congratulated the prize winners for keeping alive the inimitable tradition of excellence of MCM. Advising the students to never rest on their laurels, Dr. Nisha exhorted them to work towards their goals with focused determination.