Happenings on Campus

Campus was abuzz in the month of December with major events happening

Heroes – The Homecoming ‘Heroes – The Homecoming’ was the theme for this years Solstice. The much awaited annual event was held from December 19 to 21, 2008. Around 350 alumni from across the batches came together to reminisce their days at the campus. Atrium wore the look of a kid’s birthday party with balloons and cut-outs of super heroes. volunteers from the current Class of 2009 were acting like perfect hosts, taking care of every detail of an extremely well planned programme. A new initiative of alumni entrepreneur board was introduced. ISB management met with the’04 batch. A very valuable feedback was given by the batch for new initiatives. A tree was planted in memory of Nilesh Pandit who passed away recently. For more about the celebration and for viewing photos, visit - http://www.isb.edu/media/UsrSiteNewsMgmt.aspx?topicid=485

ISB Leadership Summit ‘ILS’ the ISB Leadership Summit, with the theme, ‘The Changing World Order – India’s Growing Prominence’ was held on December 6, 2008. the summit initiated a thought provoking discussion on how challenges like corruption, poverty, over population and severe income disparities in India balance with the “Changing World Order”. Read on for more at http://www.isb.edu/ILSOverview/

International Symposium of Information Systems (ISIS 2008) CITNE hosted the third ‘International Symposium of Information Systems (ISIS 2008).’ The Symposium brought together leading academic researchers and industry thought leaders to confer and debate on research topics, which are relevant and rigorous, in the IT domain. The Co-Chairs of the event were Professor Rajiv Banker, Temple, University, Professor Ravi Bapna, University of Minnesota, and CITNE and Professor V Sambamurthy, Michigan State. In his welcome address, Professor Bapna mentioned that this international symposium aimed to bring the global IT community together, and focus on the role of IT in enhancing global competitiveness and economic development. Go on to read more about the symposium at http://www.isb.edu/media/UsrSiteNewsMgmt.aspx?topicid=484

	Seven – the Colours of the Rainbow ‘Seven – the Colours of the Rainbow’ was the theme of the Seventh Year Celebration of the Indian School of Business (ISB). On December 7, the entire ISB community came together for a memorable evening, to commemorate the seventh year of an institution called the ISB. For more http://www.isb.edu/media/UsrSiteNewsMgmt.aspx?topicid=482

Hyderabad 10k Run Keeping the tradition of the past two years, faculty members, staff, alumni, spouses and even children took part in the fourth edition of the ‘Hyderabad 10k Run’ On the pleasant November morning 250 odd ISBians ran along with other students, youth, sportspersons, corporates and even senior citizens, and displayed the camaraderie and solidarity much needed in today’s times. For more http://www.isb.edu/media/UsrSiteNewsMgmt.aspx?topicid=479