Going Back Down Memory Lane - JUBILATE 2012

Online, October 30, 2012 (Newswire.com) - "Many a time's memories rush forward unbidden, and yet if given a time to recollect the moments.... The incidents are recounted in an effortless rhythm."

The warm evening of October 13, 2012 saw FORE School of Management lit up with more than just flowers and lights; it was aglow with a sense of excitement and, more importantly, a sense of nostalgia, as the present students of FORE got ready to meet the esteemed alumni. The annual meet - JUBILATE 2012 -started in the evening with a warm welcome by the students; there were 'tikas' and warm smiles all around. Once the alumni and dignitaries assembled in the Virajam Auditorium, the comperes of the day, Amrit Sagar and Pallavi, set the ball rolling.

The evening started with a warm recollection by the alumni of what college life had been all about, which built the nostalgic note for the evening. With the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp, the proceedings were officially initiated. Thereafter, Dr. Anupam Narula, Professor in charge FORE Alumni Network delivered the welcome address and the show began.

Dr. J.K. Das, Director FORE School of Management, bid a warm welcome to the alumni on behalf of their Alma Mater. His words brought the evening to life, as everyone sat enraptured by his knowledge and memorable anecdotes.

Mr. R.C. Sharma, President, took up the dais to bid welcome to the gathered alumni. He reminded everyone gathered there of how FORE had come such long way since its inception, proudly talking about the upcoming building at Sonipat, as well as the ongoing construction in the present building. Thereafter, Vice President Treasurer, Dr. B.B.L Madhukarwas the next up to the dais and his subtle charisma coupled with his unique ideas brought a new fire to the evening. President Emeritus, Professor R.P. Billimoria, in his usual fashion, kept his speech short and sweet, but filled with hidden gems. Lastbut not the least, to take the podium was the President of FORE Alumni Association,Mr. Sachin Jain. His words not only pepped up the evening, but also served as a reminder of all the wonderful ways in which FORE alumni could be in touch, be it through the FORE Facebook page, or through other efforts.

And as Mr. SachinJain finished his speech, it was time for the awards. Back after a hiatus of four years, the Alumni Recognition Awards were given for Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship and for Public Contribution. This time, the recipients of the awards were Mr. Rakesh Mathur, Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj and Ms. Anjum Chopra respectively.

As each recipient received his/her award, they recounted moments spent at FORE and how it had shaped them to be the people they are today. First up was Mr. Rakesh Mathur, the current Director (Sales) for Industrial Technologies at Ingersoll Rand India Ltd., who has not only had an exemplary career of 17 years, but has also managed a $22 million plus portfolio. He fondly remembered all of his teachers and talked about how he is still in touch with the faculty at FORE, as they had a huge role to play in making him what he is today. Up next was Mr. Sanjiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Capital Ltd., under whose able guidance Bajaj Capital Insurance Broking has emerged as one of India's leading Insurance Broking Houses within a short span since its inception in 2004. A part of FMG 2, he very rightly proclaimed that FORE was as much a part of his life as he was of FORE's and talked of how the learning received at the college comes back repeatedly to help the students later in life. To end the awards was none other than Ms. Anjum Chopra, the recipient of the Arjuna Award (for her achievement and contribution to women's cricket in India.) With her subtle sense of humour and invigorating charm, she added a new wave to the evening, reminding everyone of the multitude ways in which FORE served as a source of great fun and even greater memories. Her adventures served as an inspiration to the students, a reminder to the audience, and a delight to the teachers.

It seemed as if the night should never end, such was its charm - and that feeling was carried further by the cultural event that the students had planned. Before the events, the crowd got together for a short game of FORE Tambola and the enthusiasm with which the alumni responded to the questions about their own time at FORE was infectious. Not a single memory was lost, not a single fact mistaken, and the alumni and faculty together enjoyed the game with child-like competitiveness. No sooner had the game ended than the cultural event started. The students of FORE had endeavoured to give the alumni a brief flashback into their two years spent at FORE and thus using skits, PowerPoint presentations and a sensational band performance, they managed to convey the spirit of what being a Foreian is all about. Depicting the life of a student who has just got into FORE, the skit was a delightful attempt at showcasing the highlights of a PGDM graduate- the scary examinations, the excessive case studies, the first crush and the placement victory. The band performance at the end acted as the cherry on the cake, leaving everyone mesmerized, as the crowd hummed along to old and new songs.

It was with a silent grace that the evening came to an end. However, as the alumni were guided to cocktails and food, it was evident that though the evening might have ended, the feeling of being a part of FORE lives on forever - only to be relived year after year.