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• Launching of new website(30th June 2007)B.D. Arya Girls College inaugurated and launched its Wi-Fi enabled College Automation Software and Website. B.D.Arya Girls College is the first such college in Punjab to launch such a system. Mr. Vinod Aggarwal, the President of College Management Committee launched the Software and Website. Elaborating the system and Software the H.O.D. of Computer Sc., Ms. Poonam Singh talked about the benefits of Smart Cards, Bio-Metric Device and Bar Coding Facility. The Wi-Fi, Smart Card and Automation Software will integrate all the aspects of the College viz. fees and fine, admission, date sheet of the exams, results, time-table, department management, accounts management, report cards and conveyance management. The site will also be available through Yahoo and Google search engines 

• Havan(2nd July 2007): The academic session(2007-2008) began with Havan praying to Almighty to shower His blessings on students and teachers. Prayers were offered for the progress of College in all aspects. Teachers and students were given ladoos as prashad.
  
  

• Smiriti Divas (9th Aug. 2007):

• The meritorious students of the college were honoured by close up advertisement fame actor –model Vinod Singh (Ayusmaan). About 45 students who had secured more then 80% were given prizes by Mr. Vinod singh .Encouraging and motivating the students he told them to fulfill their dreams with positive attitude.
• The office bearers of the central association were honoured with cash prizes Mr. Vinod Singh performed the installation ceremony .Badges were given to all the office bearers of the central association.
• Inter –collegiate and school shabad recitation competition was organized in the premises of B.D.Arya girls college .It was organized in the remembrance of the founder  President Late Lala Bishamber Dass Aggarwal whose death anniversary falls on this date. Ms Sumitra Mishra, Executive Officer, JRC was the Chief Guest.

The following five colleges and three schools participated:

• Kamla Nehru College, Phagwara
• H.M.V,Jalandhar
• P.C.M.S.D College for Women, Jalandhar
• Janta College, Kartarpur
• Hindu Kanya College, Kapurthala
• Victor Model Sr. Sec. School 
• K.V No. II
• Tulsi S.D Girls School

Among colleges, H.M.V won the competition, S.D College and Hindu Kanya College shared second position.
Among schools, Victor Model School won the competition.
K.V.No.II stood second in the shabad recitation competition

JUDGES: Mr. Satya Dev Sharma , Retd H.O.D. Government College, Hoshiarpur.
                S.Kirpal Singh of Guru Nanak National College Nakodar.
                Mr. Pawan Kumar

Ms Mohan (Director) and Dr. (Ms)Sarita Verma (Principal)Spoke on the commitment of Lala Bishamber towards women empowerment.

• Welcome to Sarvodya leader (13th  Aug . 2007):The Chanakya club of B.D.Arya Girls college organized a function in which Sarvodya leader. Mr. Yashpal Mittal interacted with the students. He propagated the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi - Truth , Non –Violence and Satyagrah.

Mr. Yashpal Mittal stressed on the independent thinking of teachers which is essential for successful teaching. He was accompanied by Mr. Dharampal (Ex Secretary Khaddi Udyog).Dr Dev Raj Tyagi, Mr. Sohan Lal and Mr. Onkar Chand.

On this occasion Ms Swaraj Mohan said that in today’s materialistic world, we should try to focus on spiritual values for eternal peace. Dr Sarita Verma stressed on simple living and high thinking. Neha Sharma (Head Girl), Rajni Kaul (Joint Secy.) spoke on the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and the importance of Sarvodya.

• Independence Day celebrations (14th Aug. 2007): Independence Day was celebrated in the college .The vibrant programme included speeches on independence as well as colorful dances on patriotism. Dr Prem Gupta spoke on the sacrifice of leaders and struggle of people to break off the chains of slavery . Ms Neerja Dhingra recited a poem “Oh Nanna”.

Students too presented their views on the modern India and the journey of Independence. The students of Dance department presented a group dance on National Integration Dr Sarita Verma (Principal) stressed that the citizens of the nation should rise above personal prejudices to fulfil the dreams of a progressive nation.

 

Eye Check up and Blood grouping Test (29th Aug. 2007): Newton’s Club of Science Department organized a free eye check up camp in collaboration with Bausch and Lamb Company. Dr. Mohd. Javed Ansari, an eye specialist of Bausch and Lamb Company checked up the vision of the students and provided them lenses on one day trial basis. The main motive of organizing this camp was to develop health consciousness among the students.

       Guest Lecture (30th Aug. 2007): A guest lecture was organized by the Mass Communication and Video Production Department. Mr. R.P Munjal, Asst. Station Engineer D.D. (Retd.) was the speaker who explained various technical parts of ‘Camera and Sound’ He also gave demonstration of various cameras and audio console in the studio of Mass Communication Department. It was a great opportunity for the budding journalists to gain and insight into technical practicalities of video production.

A guest lecture on ‘Advertising and Public Relations’ was organized by Mass Communication and Video Production Department. Ms. Simran Puar, lecturer in Doaba College Jalandhar was the main speaker. She spoke that in the era of globalization, Public Relation and Advertising has gained prominence and is widening the choices of consumers.

• Tree Plantation Programme (31st Aug. 2007): The only solution to save the earth from Global Warming and pollution is to plant trees and maintain the existing ones. The Nature Club of our college organized a tree plantation programme. Under the supervision of Ms. Manjula Bhalla and Ms. Kawaljit a number of trees were planted in the college campus. On this occasion, students were taught about the importance of trees and valuable tips were given to them for the protection of trees and the environment.
  

 

Results:

Duet Song:             1st            Gayatri and Namita                      B.A.-I
                                2nd           Pooja and Priya                           B.A.-I
                                                Nisha and Monika                        B.Com-II
                                3rd            Manpreet and Harjeet                 10+1
Duet Dance:           1st            Abha and Ankita                     
Solo Dance:            1st            Radhika           
                                2nd           Gurpreet
Group Dance:         1st            Rang De Basanti
                                2nd           Ni Aaja Bhabi ye
                                3rd            Chak Dhoom Dhoom & Chori Chori Chora Chori
Solo Song:              1st            Manju (Dress Designing dept.)
                                2nd           Ranjana                                   B.Com-I
                                3rd            Paramjit                                   B.A.-I
Modelling:                                Jyoti (Lehenga)                        B.A.-I
                                                Ritika (Western Dance)             10+1
                                                Rajbir (Saree)                           10+2
                                                Parvinder (Punjaban)                B.A.-I
                                                Pooja Kakkar (Bridal)                B.A.-I

Histrionics and both the skits were appreciated. The performance by the sports students was excellent and highly appreciated. Dr. Sarita Verma encouraged the new comers to develop their talents.

 

 Sarv Sahitya Sabha (3rd Sept. 2007): Declamation contest and poetry recitation was organized by Sarv Sahitya Sabha. About 40 students participated in declamation contest and they spoke on AIDS awareness, Drug Addiction and Female Foeticide. Dr. Sarita Verma encouraged the students to develop their confidence by participating in the competitions.

 

 

 

• Extension Lecture (7th Sept. 2007): An extension lecture was organized by Home Science dept. Dr. Sarshan Chawla from Jaipur University was the main speaker who expressed her views on “Role of Home Science in Women Empowerment”. She stressed that philosophy of Home Science aims at utilization of modern science to improve family life, intellectual thinking and is a pre-requisite for the development of women and progress of society. The progress of women is essential not only for the benefit of women folk, but for the prosperity of the nation.

On 6th Dec. 2007, a talk on ‘Edible Oils’ was organized for the staff and the students of P.G. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics of the college. Dr. Sanjeev Sharma was the key-speaker. He told us the various nutritional benefits of consuming edible oils as it is an essential ingredient of balanced human diet. Every person should consume at least 20-30 gms of fat everyday. An interactive session with the staff and P.G. students was held, in which various queries of the staff and the students were answered.

• Book Exhibition (11th – 12th Sept. 2007): A two days book exhibition was organized in the library of our college by Kalyani Publishers. Dr. Sarita Verma inaugurated the exhibition and motivated the students to imbibe reading habits for their intellectual growth. Books on Computers, Commerce, Management, English literature, General knowledge, Mass Communication captured a good response from the students.

On 20th -22nd Nov. 2007, library week was celebrated in which all the students were given information about the latest books, periodicals and new library automation system.

• Lecture on Vermi Composting (15th Sept. 2007): An extension lecture on Vermi Composting was organized by the dept. of Science under the banner of Newton’s Club. Dr. Arwinder Kaur, Reader in Zoology dept. of G.N.D.U., delivered the lecture. Vermi Composting is a way to make manure by organic means by the use of earthworms. It helps in checking pollution caused by the use of chemical fertilizers and helps the soil in regaining its natural fertility.

• Hindi Divas (17th Sept. 2007): Hindi Divas was celebrated in college with the efforts of B.D.Arya and Amar Ujala Newspaper. Mr. Suresh Seth was the chief guest and Mr. R.K. Gupta (Manager S.B.I.) was the guest of honour. Dr. Meenu Nanda spoke on the topic ‘Hindi at International Level’. She focused on the importance of the day as Hindi was recognized as Raj Bhasha on this day.

• Adieu (29th Sept. 2007): An emotional ‘Adieu’ was given to Ms. Surjit Nagi, H.O.D. Music dept. A cultural programme was organized in which colorful items were presented by staff members. It was followed by speeches made by staff members. The Director Ms. Mohan and the Principal Dr. Sarita Verma thanked Ms. Nagi for the her valuable contribution in the dept. of Music.

• Personality Development Programme (15th- 20th Oct. 2007): One week workshop on Personality Development Programme was organized. Mr. Rajnish Sehjpal from ‘Kalaptaru’ Noida benefited students by providing useful tips on handling interview session and improving Communication Skills.

• Blood Donation Camp (Nov. 2007): A blood donation camp was organized in college campus. The annual blood donation camp in association with Civil hospital, Jalandhar attracted huge gathering of willing donors. The camp was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Gagandeep Singh, Newton’s Club and Rotaract Club.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Diwali Celebration (8th Nov. 2007): Diwali celebration programme was organized in college. Rangoli & Pooja Thali making competitions were held. Various eatable stalls were installed and D.J. music was played for the students.

 

 

 

 

 

• Social Welfare and Charitable Society (7th Nov. 2007): Social Welfare and Charitable Society celebrated Diwali by visiting Tyag Murti Ashram-an old age home and Guru Nanak Ashram, Joginder Nagar Jalandhar- a house for mentally retarded children. Society donated eatables, woolen clothes and other necessary articles to them. Students and teachers donated liberally for this noble cause.

• Youth Festival (3rd -6th  Nov. 2007): Zonal Youth Festival was held in Guru Nanak Dev University ,Amritsar from 3rd - 6th nov,2007

 
Our College bagged the following Positions
First                Classical Dance
                                                Installation
                                                Phulkari
                                                Mime
Second            Group song
                                                Clay Modeling
                                                Collage
                                                Cartooning
                                                Dry Arrangement
Third               Group Bhajan
                                                Poster Making
                                                Landscape
                                                Still Life painting
                                                Fresh flower arrangement

Final Youth Festival: Final Youth Festival was held at G.N.D.U. from 17th – 20th Nov. 2007 .Our college participated in it and won the following positions:
            First                            Classical Dance
                                                Phulkari
                                                Installation
           Second                        Clay Modeling
           Third                           Cartooning

• Children Day Celebrations (14th Nov. 2007): An exhibition and Paper Presentation were organized in college on 14th Nov. 2007 to mark Children Day’s celebration. An exhibition was displayed regarding the life and works of Pt. Nehru.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Exhibition of Folk Art (24th Nov. 2007): To mark 38th Founder’s Day of G.N.D.U. Amritsar, an exhibition of Folk Art was organized in Guru Nanak Bhawan. The various colleges affiliated to this university participated in this exhibition. Many cultural items like Baag, Phulkari, Dariyan, agricultural tools etc. were displayed. We bagged the second position in this exhibition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Enlightened Women’s Club (19th Nov. 2007): Madam Swaraj Mohan, an active member of N.G.O.s- ASHI and CWC interacted with the members of ‘Enlightened Women’s Club’. She shared views on ‘Empowerment of Women through Education’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• 30th Nov. 2007: Enlightened Women’s Club of the college organized Paper presentation cum discussion session on issues related to women and social evils. Six students participated and the topics were:
• Female Foeticide
• AIDS Awareness
• Drug Addiction
• Over Exposure of Women in Media.
• Insecure Condition of Women in Society.

 

• Annual Parent Teacher Meet, Old Students Meet (2nd Dec. 2007): Annual Parent Teacher Meet and Old Students Meet were organized in the premises of the college. The main purpose of organizing these events was to keep in-touch with the alumni and their parents so that they can contribute towards the development of the college.

To acquaint the parents with the new developments of the college, an audio-visual presentation was shown to them in which the progress of the college in terms of infrastructure, new courses, sports and hostel facilities was told. An interactive session of parents and teachers was also carried out in which parents clarified their doubts and offered suggestions for the improvement of the college.
To facilitate old students of the college, Old Students Meet was organized. It is an annual event of the college where in college honours its outstanding students who have excelled in their professional lives. The programme was started with the cultural item presented by the students of the college. The achievements of the college academics were also told.
                       

Rotaract Club (13th Nov. 2007): Rotaract Club organized a computerized Card Designing contest. Twenty teams (each consisting of two participants) participated.

27th Nov. 2007: Make-Up and Hair Styling competition was organized by Rotaract club in collaboration with the dept. of Cosmetology. Hardeep in Make-up and Navdeep in Hair styling were declared first in the competition.

30th Nov. 2007: A seminar and Poster exhibition on “Mental Health Awareness” was organized. Varying viewpoints were presented by the students on Mental Health and eye catching posters were displayed by the students of Fine Arts dept. Rtn. Krishan Arora and Rtn. Captain G.S. Kanda were the main guests of the occasion.