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JGU Events Calendar Fall 2024

Take a look into all the events that shaped the Fall 2024 semester at JGU.

by FD Editorial Board
Crafting Biswamil: How does a student fest come to life

JGU’s annual cultural festival, Biswamil, is a massive student effort filled with creativity, collaboration, and resilience

by Moksh Dhand
Repurposing of university spaces receives mixed reactions among students

The conversion of a quiet study space into a museum has sparked discontent among students who lament the lack of study and common use spaces on campus

by Arushi Singh
Campus Couture: How a traditional textile design like Chikankari caught the fancy of young college-goers

The traditional embroidery of Chikankari has found its way to classrooms and college campuses; Students attribute this popularity to the influence of the media, among other factors

by Shreya Saksena
Humans of JGU: Meet Susheela Devi, Security Guard at JGU

Susheela Devi, a security guard at JGU, has served with dedication for nearly a decade, finding joy in her work despite challenges

by Ananya Kashyap
The evolution of Sonipat: From a rustic town to a bustling education hub

Once a town of small factories and farms, Sonipat, a town north of New Delhi, now thrives as the education hub of the country

by Avni Jain
JGU Health Centre expands to accommodate a new emergency wing

JGU’s health centre extends its services by adding an emergency wing equipped with newly trained staff and high-tech features

by Rithu Pawar
Why JGU students are choosing online therapy over campus counselling

Concerns over privacy and comfort lead JGU students to choose online therapy over campus counselling services, as university staff acknowledge the trust gap and explore ways to improve support.

by Vidhi Mehta
The rise of thrift styling as the dominant campus fashion trend

The fall semester saw students redefining trends with an eye for sustainability, affordability and unapologetic self-expression

by Aashi Bajpai
Photography becomes the main theme for JSJC’s 5th Media Conclave

JSJC collaborates with the Danish Siddiqui Foundation for the 5th edition of Media Conclave, a two-day fest with workshops and lectures by the media industry’s leading faces

by Arushi Singh
Sufism and its many facets in Afghanistan 

Senior researcher Dr. Annika Schmeding explores her research on how Sufism has informed Afghan culture

by Arpreet Singh
JSJC Alumni return to campus to interact with students

Six alumni from JSJC hosted an event highlighting their careers across the field of communication

by Khushi Sukhija
Actor Adil Hussain conducts masterclass at JSJC

The Bollywood and international actor interacted with students at JGU’s Performing Arts Academy

by Saloni Srivastava
“We are going to lose a generation”: Dr. Mary Grace Zou speaks on the impact of Manipur violence at JGU

Symposium on aid relief and conflict recovery in Manipur reveals the government’s complacency and the extent of the impact of violence

by Tarini Vyas
Avinash Pandey gives a talk on Broadcast Media

The ABP News CEO was invited to JGU to talk to JSJC students about television and credibility of news

by Asmi Jani
Three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej charms crowd at JGU

by Arushi Singh
How Western Music informed Indian thought and sensibility

JSJC symposium explores the impact of Western Music on Indian Culture and Identity

by Arushi Singh
Cinema of Resistance: A Day of Film Screenings and Discussion

Ritu Sarin and Tenzing Sonam spoke to JGU students about making films around politically sensitive topics after screenings of their films on the lives of Tibetans in India

by Sheikha Mariyam Sam
Panel on conflict and violence in tribal areas causes divisive responses.

Panel hosted by JSJC Dean Kishalay Bhattacharjee featuring activist Soni Sori led to differing viewpoints being brought forth by the audience

by Tarini Vyas
Veteran photographer Raghu Rai delivers JSJC commencement lecture

The renowned photojournalist addressed the JSJC student body to commence the new academic year

by Indrani Nandy

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