SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Empowered Autonomous)

Calendar of Events - 2023-2024< Back to Events Calendar

Value Lab Report

31st August 2024, Value Lab

Consolidated event reports for the Academic Year 2023-2024

Gen Ai Campaign

1st May 2024, Computer Science Department

The campaign aimed to enhance students understanding and skills in Generative AI, a cutting-edge technology with vast potential across various fields

NCC all activities for the academic year 2023-24

27th April 2024, N C C

NCC all activities for the academic year 2023-24

guest lecture

14th March 2024, Hindi Department

Dr. Rajam Natarajan (Senior Poet & Critic ) was invited on 14th March 2024. she recited her poems from collection Uttaradhikar & also discussed women issues & problems in Indian society.

Jignyasa 2024: An Intercollegiate Research Meet

13th March 2024, Jignyasa And Avishkar

The Research meet aimed to demystify research. Its purpose was to inculcate research aptitude among students, thereby motivating them to pursue research. It gave them an ideal platform to present their research and exchange their ideas with peers and faculties.

Guest talk on Crushing Finals-study tips

12th March 2024, Philosophy Association

The Department of Philosophy arranged for a guidance talk by Ms. Tejashwini H to help students with their anxiety and stress during exams. The talk started with great enthusiasm by first understanding where anxiety related to exams came from. The talk highlighted how due to our irrational beliefs and thinking we bring stress upon ourselves. The talk then moved forward with the students asking questions and understanding where their self defeating thoughts come from. A philosophical touch with logic to deal with the stress during exams was helpful to the students to focus only on those things that we have control over. The talk ended by giving philosophical antidotes to bring in a better structure to help organize and strategise a study routine for the students.

Tattvam Newsletter Launch and Talk on Future Career Prospects

11th March 2024, Philosophy Association

The Department of Philosophy organized a guest talk on Future Career Prospects in Philosophy , by Dr. Uma Shankar, Principal and Head, department of Philosophy which was also followed by the inaugural of the newsletter Effulgence to Reality. The session began with highlighting the importance of Philosophy and its relevance in everyday life. This was followed with understanding broader aspects of careers related to philosophy. The session brought in awareness about the scope and field of study in philosophy to the students. The talk enhanced the students with career options in Philosophy after graduation. The talk ended with helping students feel motivated toward their future making them aware of the scope of the field.

Visit to Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre, Airoli

10th March 2024, E. V. S.

The main objective of the visit was to offer students, practical exposure beyond the confines of traditional classroom learning. Recognizing the pivotal role that experiential learning plays in shaping a holistic understanding of environmental science, the department seized the opportunity to facilitate this immersive educational experience.

Student participation in Accelerator based Nuclear Physics Exp

7th March 2024, Physics Department

Experiential learning by encouraging the students to participate in the large scale experiments at research institutions/National facilities

Retro Rags and Paper craft workshop

4th March 2024, Nisarga Green Club

Nisarga green club organized a workshop where students were involved in crafting, creating and learning the art of transforming the waste into useful items by raising the concern about solid waste and its impact on human health and environment.

Bhartiya gyan prampara samruddh virasat va ujjwal bhavishya

4th March 2024, Hindi Department

National seminar The Dept. of Hindi and the Export Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) jointly organized a national seminar on the topic Bhartiya gyan prampara samruddh virasat va ujjwal bhavishya to celebrate international mother language day on 4th March, 2024. The seminar was divided by four sessions resource persons like Prof. Devi N Ganesh , Prof. (Dr.) Ujjwala Chakradev (VC, SNDT University ), Ila Arun (theatre & film personality )Dr. T P Shashikumar , Shri Khalid Quaiser( ADG Police Maharashtra ) , Dr. S.P. Dubey, Dr. Satish Pandey , Dr. Rajendra Srivastav, Dr. Rekha Sharma & Dr. Usha Mishra have shared there expertise on Indian knowledge system. The key note address was delivered by Dr. Uma Shankar (Principal, SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Autonomous ). Harsha Bangari (Managing Director of EXIM Bank) welcomed the dignitaries & participations. Dr. Dinesh Pathak & Shri Navendu Bajpyee proposed the vote of thanks. The seminar was well attended by academicians, bankers & students of different colleges of Mumbai University & SNDT University.

Guest Lecture

2nd March 2024, Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology (dmlt)

One day Guest lecture organized by Department of DMLT. Mrs. Anupama patil Assistant Commissioner FDA delivered lecture on Food Safety. Students of SYBSC microbiology, DMLT, SYBSC analytical science attended this guest lecture.

Intellectual Property Strategy: Practical Insights

2nd March 2024, Nirmiti Kendra

The interactive session was filled with real-life examples which helped the audience understand the various forms of IPRs and the criteria to classify scientific /novel work into a particular type of inteJlectual property. Participants got an overview of the procedure for filling of the patent by persons/companies/educational institutes. The role of Patent Cooperation treaty and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was explained. The speaker emphasized the management of IP systems in pharmaceutical industries.

Intellectual Property Strategy: Practical Insights

National Science day celebration

28th February 2024, Samvedana-isr

National Science day was celebrated by conducting an exhibition for the students of various schools. Approximately 450 plus students from four different schools attended the exhibition and they were delighted with the explanation that students gave regarding the specimen displayed.

Career Avenues in the field of Translation and Journalism

28th February 2024, Bachelor Of Mass Media(bmm) Department

Career Avenues in the field of Translation and Journalism workshop was jointly organised by Department of Mass Media and Department of Hindi

Anuvaad va Hindi Ptrakarita ke liye aavshyak kaushal va rozgaar

28th February 2024, Hindi Department

Workshop The Dept. of Hindi with the Dept. of Mass Media jointly organized one day workshop on the topic Anuvaad va Hindi Ptrakarita ke liye aavshyak kaushal va rozgaar ki sambhavanayein on 28th Feb. , 2024 Shri Bhuvendra Tyagi (Editor, Dainik Bhaskar, Mumbai Edition) & Shrimati Chhaya Puranik (Chief Manager Official Language Central Bank of India ) were the resource persons of the workshop. Chhaya puranik with help of PPT presented different skills & carrier avenues in the field of translation. Shri Bhuvendra Tyagi shared his expertise in the field of reporting, editing, page designing & feature writing in the field of journalism. Dr. Dinesh Pathak introduced the resource persons & Dr. Vanita Rane welcomed the resource persons. The workshop was well attended by the students.

Industrial Visit to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer

25th February 2024, B. M. M.

The Department of Mass Media of SIES College organize d an Industrial Visit to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer Printing Press, Milk Cooperative, Mehrangarh Fort & JaswantThada, for the SYBAMMC and TYBAMMC batch of 2023-2024 students.

Industrial Visit to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer

25th February 2024, Bachelor Of Mass Media (BMM) Department

The Department of Mass Media of SIES College organize d an Industrial Visit to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer Printing Press, Milk Cooperative, Mehrangarh Fort & JaswantThada, for the SYBAMMC and TYBAMMC batch of 2023-2024 students

Expert Series on Covering Courts

24th February 2024, B. M. M.

The Department of Mass Media organized a seminar on Covering Courts by Advocate Maansi Gupta,in two series TYBAMMC journalism students.

Expert Series on Covering Courts

24th February 2024, Bachelor Of Mass Media (BMM) Department

The Department of Mass Media organized a seminar on Covering Courts by Advocate Maansi Gupta,in two series TYBAMMC journalism students.

guest lecture

23rd February 2024, Hindi Department

Dr. D.P. Singh (Senior grammarian & linguist ) was invited on 23rd February, 2024.he delivered a talk on the topic Mastering English.

Guest Talk on History of Health Policy in Maharashtra

20th February 2024, Philosophy Association

The Department of Philosophy invited Dr. Varsha Muley, Associate Prof., Head, Department. Of History to share her expertise on the public health policy to help the students with understanding the importance and relevance of the Public health Policy. The talk provided a great insight to the students in understanding the relevance of public health policy during the pandemic especially. The talk also highlighted the history and origin of the policy. The students gained insight into the origin and history of the procedure of public health policy which was beneficial.

Android App Development Bootcamp: Building Your First Mobile App

17th February 2024, Computer Science Department

The workshop aimed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Android app development, equipping them with the skills needed to create functional and engaging mobile applications.

Green Awareness Seminar on Noise Pollution: A silent Killer

17th February 2024, Nisarga Green Club

The seminar was organized by Nisarga Green Club on 17th February 2024 to sensitize the students towards increasing noise pollution and how it affects human health and environment. The lecture was held by the expert in this field.

Guest Talk on Ancient Greek Philosophy

15th February 2024, Philosophy Association

A guest talk was organized by the department of philosophy where Prof. Vasileios Syros was invited on a virtual mode to acquaint students with his knowledge on Ancient Greek Philosophy. The talk began with highlighting the features and relevance of Ancient Greek Philosophy, which then later focused on areas of professional success achieved by the Greek philosophers. The talk ended with students asking questions out of curiosity which then led to an engaging discussion which enabled the students to understand the relevance and scope of Philosophy.

Workshop on Base Metals Trading and Risk Management

14th February 2024, Economics Association

Workshop organised by the Economics Association in collaboration with Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. to provide participants with insights into base metals trading and risk management strategies.

Talk on Will for Non-Teaching Staff

13th February 2024, Commerce Department

A gucst talk on inheritance planning organised by the Department of Commerce exclusively for the non-teaching staff to make them aware about the meaning, process, significance and benefits of inheritance planning. The talk was delivered by CA Hiral Shah who is a practising Chartered Accountant and is also a proud alumnus of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, batch 2004.

Talk on Will

12th February 2024, Commerce Department

A guest talk on inheritance planning organised by the Department of Commerce exclusively for the teaching staff to make them aware about the meaning, process, significance and benefits of inheritance planning. The talk was delivered by CA Hiral Shah who is a practicing Chartered Accountant and is also a proud alumnus of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, batch 2004.

Visit of the Trunk Museum

6th February 2024, History Association

History Association along with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastusangrahalaya, Time Unboxed- Unveiling Treasures at The Trunk Museum. Two treasures were opened by the Trunk Museum. One, on 6th February 2024 -The Harappan Civilization. Second on 8th February 2024- The Egyptian Civilization. Students very enthusiastically enjoyed both the sessions attending and interacting in a large number.

Study visit to Sahyadri farms and Kapse foundation

5th February 2024, Philosophy Association

A study tour for students of TYBA ( Philosophy, Economics, and History departments) was organized to Sahyadri Farms, Nashik. Students visited Kapse Foundation as well, as a part of the tour. It enhanced students understanding about varied interdisciplinary topics. Kapse foundation enhanced the students understanding about the process of making a Paithani Saree. Its intricate crafting process, values attached with the place, origin etc, was brought to attention. Students, professors as well as the founders of the kapse foundation had an engaging session which included shared questions and experiences.

Industrial Visit

23rd January 2024, Biotechnology Department

The BSc and MSc students visited Pure Gold Cheese Factory (Panchgani), Mapro factory (Mahabaleshwar) and Katraj Dairy (Pune).

Mastering APIs with Postman: A Hands-On Workshop for College Stu

23rd January 2024, Computer Science Department

The Google Developer Students Club organized this workshop to provide college students with hands-on experience using Postman, a popular tool for API testing and development.

UTKARSHA 2023-24

18th January 2024, Information Technology Department

In the year 2024, the team of iTERATIONZ(); organized three events : Cicada 4.0, Mind-Set-Play and The Gaming Zone.

Gravity 2024: The Temporal Odyssy

18th January 2024, Physics Department

On 18th January, 2024 the Physics Department of SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce conducted its annual departmental festival named Gravity under Utkarsh. The theme chosen this year was Time and the hence the tagline: The Temporal Odyssey. The core of the festival was an exhibition, in which the volunteers, with crucial assistance from professors, managed to design, create, and put on display various exhibits, experiments and associated charts providing the attendees with a deep insight into the subject. The list of exhibits is as follows: Marx Generator (Model) James Webb Telescope (Model) Space Origami Chandrayan (Model) Core of Nuclear Bomb (Model) Laser Spirograph (Working) Illustration of Centrifugal Force (Experiment) Sound Resonance (Experiment) Non-Newtonian Fluid (Experiment) Invisibility using Lenses (Working) Chaos Theory (Theoretical) Tensegrity (Working) Ames Room (Working) Total Internal Refraction (Experiment) Youngs Double Slit Experiment (Experiment) Projectile Motion (Working) Speed of Light (Experiment) Book to PDF Converter (Working) Insulin Signaling (Simulation) Quantum Computing (Theoretical) Mobius Strip (Model) Along with exhibits, the exhibition also housed two games, which were prepared by the volunteers themselves. The games were: Wire Buzzer Hydraulic Maze To summarize, the exhibition as a mix of ingenuity, creativity and skill of the volunteers fostering the curiosity and interest of the attendees. Along with the exhibition, various games were also organized by Gravity, which received a wide and enthusiastic response from the participants. The games organized under Gravity were: Chrono-Poly (14 Participants == 7 teams) Era Escapade (52 Participants == 13 teams) Meme-o-logy (8 Participants) These games aimed at stimulating not only the intellectual abilities of the participants, but also their critical thinking and decision-making abilities. With the mixture of enthusiastic participants and determined volunteers, all the games organized were a huge success.

Aseem Khoj -Utkarsh Event

18th January 2024, Philosophy Association

A treasure hunt event organized by the department of Philosophy/ Tattvam Association on 18 January 2024. The event titled Aseem khoj: Boundless search focused on the theme of the endless search that an individual engages itself in his life. The intercollegiate event began with participants being given a briefing about the treasure hunt. A team of three participants was made.

Corporate Roadies

18th January 2024, Commerce Association

An activity competition to test the students mental, physical and skill-based capabilities with respect to business, creatives, marketing, health, sales, IT and administration.

Intercollegiate event

18th January 2024, Chemistry Department

Chemorisis The Department of Chemistry organized an Intercollegiate event Chemorisis on behalf of the College Annual Cultural festival Utkarsha on 18th January 2024. The entire programme was well appreciated and was overall a grand success.

Vasundhara- Departmental Festival

18th January 2024, E. V. S.

The Department of Environmental Science held its annual festival, Vasundhara on January 18, 2024. Two games and three events was organized in the Fest. It helped students to develop their soft skills, explore their creativity, and strengthen qualities such as unity, leadership, and teamwork.

Kalpavriksha (Departmental Festival)

18th January 2024, Botany Department

Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - Kalpavriksha on 18th January 2024. It was held offline in Biology laboratory 1 & 2 sponsored by Zoot Digital and Biren Daftary Biology. The fest consisted of two events Green Genius Gala and Artistic Botany Blitz and a stall named as the Blossom Bazaar.

Utkarsha 2024- CHEMORISIS Lets make the BOND Stronger

18th January 2024, Chemistry Department

Event 1: RANGEELA…. (Chase d Colours) RANGEELA was a game event about correlating colors with magical d elements, transition elements. The winners were: 1st prize: Zinia Soares (FYJC) and Anusri Nair (FYJC) 2nd Prize: Siddhi Sharma (FYBCOM) and Muthulakshmi (FYJC). Event 2: K -Mystery—The Chemical Treasure Hunt K -Mystery, the treasure hunt was a game held on 18th January 2024. It was a team game in which each team consisted of 2 members.The winners who found the treasure were: 1st Prize: Shaikh Wasim and Vivek Singh (MSc part 2 students). Event 3: Varnah—The Abstract Reality The CHROMOBLAST theme was imparted to provide a platform to build up innovative experiments on Colour Chemistry which are involved in our day-to-day life through an exhibition titled Varnah-The Abstract Reality was held in the chemistry main laboratory.

Kalpavriksha (Departmental Festival)

18th January 2024, Botany Department

Department of Botany organized celebration of Departmental festival - ‘Kalpavriksha’ on 18th January 2024. It was held offline in Biology laboratory 1 & 2 sponsored by Zoot Digital and Biren Daftary Biology. The fest consisted of two events Green Genius Gala and Artistic Botany Blitz and a stall named as the Blossom Bazaar.

Popular Lecture series - Dr. Amit Roy

13th January 2024, Biotechnology Department

A Motivational Talk on Recent Development in Research and Scientific Research as a Career by Dr. Amit Roy, INSA Young Scientist, Department of Biotechnology, SPPU, Pune

Rise of Reason: 19th & 20th Century Maharashtra.

13th January 2024, Politics Department

Rise of Reason was a student symposium organized in collaboration between The Politics Association and The History Association. The main goal of the symposium was to cultivate an intellectual exchange on 19th and 20th century Maharashtra and to gain a deeper insight into the people who helped Maharashtra become what it is today based on the writings from J V Naiks book. The event started with a welcome address by Dr. Varsha Mule and Dr. Ajinkya Gaikwad.

Popular Lecture series - Dr. Amit Roy

Institutional Visit

12th January 2024, Chemistry Department

One day Institutional Visit was organized by Chemistry Department for the TYBSc Chemistry and MSc Inorganic Chemistry students to Department of Oils, Oleochemicals and Surfactant Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Matunga Mumbai 400019 on 12th January 2024. 17 UG and 9 PG students and 2 staff members visited the laboratory. The students learnt the technique, procedure and scope of Column Chromatography, and insight into extraction of oil from cold press machine.

Workshop on Fact-Checking and Fake News

12th January 2024, B. M. M.

The Department of Mass Media organized an alumni interaction workshop hosted by alumni Mr. Arvind Krishnan on fact-checking and fake news for BAMMC students

Workshop on Fact-Checking and Fake News

12th January 2024, Bachelor Of Mass Media (BMM) Department

The Department of Mass Media organized an alumni interaction workshop hosted by alumni Mr. Arvind Krishnan on fact-checking and fake news for BAMMC students

Civil Society and Corporation in India.

11th January 2024, Politics Department

The Department of Politics and Politics Association organised a guest lecture by Dr Nandini Deo to enlighten the students about the role of Civil Societies and Corporations in India. The event commenced with a vote of thanks given by Dr. Ajinkya Gaikwad followed by a brief introduction of the topic by Dr. Nandini Deo

Mixup Mania

9th January 2024, Commerce Association

A business Dumb Charades competition To test the students creativity and presence of mind to enact commerce, business and financial terms and by submitting wrong answers.

Breaking Down ML & Exploring Hugging Face

8th January 2024, Computer Science Department

The session was designed to bridge the gap between AI & ML theoretical concepts and real-world applications, preparing students for future opportunities in these dynamic fields.

Awareness session on PoSH

3rd January 2024, Gender Sensitisation Cell

An Awareness Session on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at workplace was conducted. Following were the objectives of the session 1) To sensitize the teaching and Non-teaching staff about PoSH Act, 2013. 2)To ensure prevention, prohibition, and protection against sexual harassment at the workplace. 3)To foster healthy relationships and equality among employees. 4)To improve quality of work environment and improve productivity

Excursion to Gir National Park and Narara Marine Life Sanctuary

28th December 2023, E. V. S.

The Department of Environmental Science, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Empowered Autonomous), organized an enriching and educational visit to the Gir National Park and Narara Marine Life Sanctuary located in Gujarat for FYBSc and SYBSc Students. The visit aims to provide participants with practical insights into the challenges and importance of conserving these vital ecosystems.

Introduction to concepts of English grammar

23rd December 2023, Samvedana-isr

Program was conducted to introduce grammar concepts such as nouns, pronouns, and verbs through creative and engaging methods.

Health check-up

23rd December 2023, Samvedana-isr

The teachers and students of the DMLT department performed free blood grouping tests including haemoglobin, blood group, weight, and blood pressure for the school students of 8th to 10th standards.

A debate on same-sex marriage in India

23rd December 2023, Politics Department

: The event started at with the release of the newsletter Popularis Politica. Dr. Rashmi Bhure congratulated the team and appreciated their hard work. The newsletter was displayed and then phase 1 of the debate started at 10:30 AM. The proposition side went first with teams of two taking turns to present their argument supporting same-sex marriage within the given time limit of 2 minutes. The arguments centred around the history of homosexuality in India through mentions of Indian Mythology, ancient scriptures and sculptures as proof, legalities that come with the right to marriage such as rights like adoption, joint loans etc. The opposing side started presenting their argument which was centred around the fact that same-sex marriage went against the law of nature and the institute of marriage and how Indian society is not yet ready for such a radical change. The opposition also talked about the separation of power and the constitutional structure that doesnt allow the judiciary to make such laws.

ISR Visit to Gothegar Ashramashala

23rd December 2023, English Department

The students had a first-hand experience of what it means to be part of a tribal village school. They truly experienced the kind of situation teach for India in the villages would entail. They actually used their knowledge of Marathi and Hindi to explain concepts in English grammar. Through activities such as Scavenger Hunt they were able to get the tribal children to communicate. Students and staff gave them chocolates, pencils, erasers, sharpeners and crayons as Christmas gifts.

One day Free health check up camp at Gotheghar Ashram ,gotheghr

23rd December 2023, Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology (dmlt)

Conducted free health check up camp at gotherghar Ashram shala, Asangaon, Total of 133 samples were tested for Blood grouping, hemoglobin, height and weight, Blood pressure by out ADMLT students

Methods to Identify food adulterants

22nd December 2023, Samvedana-isr

The program was held in the Marathi language, with live demonstrations, which helped them to understand the basics of food adulteration and various household methods to detect commonly used food adulterants to avoid such foods and food products for a healthy life.

Awareness Regarding Financial Prudence and Household Budgeting

22nd December 2023, Samvedana-isr

Students were made aware about the expenditure regarding household budgeting

ISR initiative by Economics Department

22nd December 2023, Economics Department

An interactive event on household budget management with school students of Gotheghar Adivasi Ashramshala Asangaon conducted by the Economics association in collaboration with NSS Unit, SIES ASCS.

Visit to Maharashtra Nature Park

22nd December 2023, E. V. S.

Nature trail is an integral part of Environmental Science course. To experience what the students are learning in their classroom such nature trails are important. For the holistic development of the students the experiential learning plays a very important role. Environmental science course includes the topics like composting, plant and animal adaptations. The visit to the Maharashtra Nature Park will help the students to have firsthand experience and also appreciate the beauty of nature.

Aamchi Prayogshala

21st December 2023, Samvedana-isr

curriculum-based experiments such as Separation of Pigments using chromatography, Use of rose water as pH Indicator and Detection of Milk Adulteration. In addition to the experiments students were given a chance to observe basic prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells under the Microscope.

Lecture in Careers in Forensic Sciences by Niev Nadar

21st December 2023, Biochemistry And Food Technology And Nutraceuticals Department

Our very own alumnus Niev Nadar has completed Masters in Forensic Science. he enlightened our students about career opportunities abroad after pursuing Forensic Sciences

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series

21st December 2023, Biotechnology Department

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series on Know your enemy - Cancer and conquer with Immune Army. Cancer screening and support awareness Abhiyaan was conducted by Department of Biotechnology and SIES College Past Students Association supported by ACTREC Alumni Association and Mumbai Immunology Society

Lecture in Careers in Forensic Sciences by Niev Nadar

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series

21st December 2023, Biotechnology Department

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan Lecture Series on ‘Know your enemy - Cancer and conquer with Immune Army. Cancer screening and support awareness Abhiyaan’ was conducted by Department of Biotechnology and SIES College Past Students Association supported by ACTREC Alumni Association and Mumbai Immunology Society

Industrial Visit to Lokmat Printing Press, Pune, Mahabaleshwar

20th December 2023, B. M. M.

The Department of Mass Media of SIESCollege organized an Industrial Visit to Lokmat Printing Press and Mahabaleshwar for the FYBAMMC batch of 2023-2024 students.

Industrial Visit to Lokmat Printing Press, Pune, Mahabaleshwar

20th December 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media (BMM) Department

The Department of Mass Media of SIES College organized an Industrial Visit to Lokmat Printing Press and Mahabaleshwar for the FYBAMMC batch of 2023-2024 students.

ISR Activity

19th December 2023, History Department

Department organized the ISR activity along with the NSS Unit of college during the NSS Camp at Gotheghar Ashram, Asangaon, on 19th December 2023. History students conducted various learning activities such as- narrating Story of great heroes from Indian History, learning History through games etc.

Tell a Tale: Ethics Through Stories

18th December 2023, Samvedana-isr

It was interactive storytelling in a bilingual way to create awareness among students about the practical use of morals and values to build their confidence while giving them freedom of creative expression by listening to them narrate stories.

ISR- Tell a Tale

18th December 2023, Philosophy Association

The Department of Philosophy, visited the NSS Camp at Asangaon in Maharashtra to conduct an activity titled Tell a Tale: Ethics Through Stories for the children of the school. It was a captivating interactive storytelling event for children that was an immersive experience that encouraged young minds to explore the realms of ethics, empathy, and decision-making in a fun and engaging way through traditional Indian ethical stories of the Jataka tales, Panchatantra and more. Students brought in their philosophical perspectives towards the end which signified success of the field visit.

Popular Lecture series (IWSA) - Dr. Vikrant Bhor

16th December 2023, Biotechnology Department

Organized a seminar on Decoding Metagenomics: Concepts, Tools, and Applications by Dr. Vikrant Bhor, Scientist E & Head, Department of Molecular Immunology and Microbiology, ICMR - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH), Mumbai

Popular Lecture series (IWSA) - Dr. Vikrant Bhor

Guest Lecture

15th December 2023, Economics Association

Guest Lecture on Securing Employability through Algorithmic Thinking by Dr. Amlesh Kanekar

Broadsheet Making under Newspaper Design

14th December 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media(bmm) Department

A workshop on Broadsheet Making was organised by Department of Mass Media which was conducted by Mr. Saju Varghese

guest lecture

14th December 2023, Hindi Department

Shri Khalid Quiser (Senior poet & IPS Officer ) was invited on 14 December 2023.He recited best of his poems & threw lights on his writing process.

18th Inter-Collegiate Aavishkar Research Convention

11th December 2023, Jignyasa And Avishkar

18th Inter-Collegiate/Institute/Department Aavishkar Research Convention 2023-24 was organized by Department of Students Development, University of Mumbai.

ICBBBF 2023

1st December 2023, Botany Department

International Conference on Biology, Biodiversity, and Biotechnology of Fungi was organised on the 1st and 2nd of December, 2023, by the Department of Botany, SIES ASCS, in collaboration with Association of Fungal Biologists. The total number of participants registered was 120 out of which 80 attended and about 24 joined online. The total number of abstracts received was 72: 36 for oral and 36 for poster. 23 presented in person and 10 presented using virtual mode. The total number of posters presented were 32 out of 36.

Visit to cancer research institute (ACTREC) Kharghar.

30th November 2023, Microbiology Department

Visit to cancer research institute (ACTREC) Kharghar. No of students:- 10(BSc & MSc II) with Dr. Lynn D'Lima (Staff member) on 30/11/2023.

Academic Talk on Virtual Production and Media Communications

28th November 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media(bmm) Department

A Academic Talk on Virtual Production and Media was organised by Department of Mass Media hosted by Mr. Jason Bevan

Guest Lecture by Padma Vibhushan Dr. R. Chidambaram on Topic-R

25th November 2023, Physics Department

Indias journey in Science and technology is a remarkable story of innovation, perseverance and national pride. From the pioneering work of Sir C.V. Raman in the early 20th century to the development of robust nuclear program, India has made significant contributions to the global scientific community. The lecture delivered by Dr. R. Chidambaram a luminary in Indian science, sought to explore this journey, highlighting the milestones that have shaped Indias landscape.

Inculcating Research Aptitude

10th November 2023, Jignyasa And Avishkar

An online interactive sessions were organised to emphasise the importance of Research among students and empower them with self confidence and critical thinking.

Industrial visit to HPCL (Vashi Terminal)

7th November 2023, Chemistry Department

Department of chemistry had Organized an Industrial visit to HPCL (Vashi Terminal) on 7th November 2023 to know the reality of how the Petroleum industry functions and bridge the gap between academia and industries for SYBSc and TYBSc Chemistry Students. 38 students and 3 staff members visited the HPCL.

Industrial Visit to Glenmark

27th October 2023, E. V. S.

Department of EVS organized an Industrial visit to Glenmarks ETP and STP plant on 27th October, 2023. The water treatment process is studies by the students of second year of environmental studies as a part of the theory. Through this visit they were able to get the firsthand experience of the process carried out at the Effluent and sewage treatment plant. The visit to ETP and STP was organized for the experiential learning of the students.

Photo Walk Session

4th October 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media(bmm) Department

A photo walk session was organised for SYBAMMC students by Department of Mass Media conducted by Mr. Devkiran Chetty

Popular Lecture Series - Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee

30th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Conducted a seminar on Rabies: Deciphering the Enigma by Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee, Scientific Officer, Haffkine Institute, Parel, Mumbai.

Popular Lecture Series - Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee

30th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Conducted a seminar on Rabies: Deciphering the Enigma by Dr. Sandeepan Mukherjee, Scientific Officer, Haffkine Institute, Parel, Mumbai.

Effective use of Foldscope

29th September 2023, Samvedana-isr

The students of TOUCH Balgram, Karjat ashram school were taught effective use of Foldscope.

Journey to Entrepreneurship and Innovation

27th September 2023, Nirmiti Kendra

The session on Journey to Entrepreneurship and Innovation by Mr. Bhavesh Kothari was a valuable learning experience for all attendees. It equipped them with the knowledge and insights needed to embark on their entrepreneurial journey successfully. The session highlighted key steps in starting and growing a startup, the essential elements for success, and the art of planning funding rounds and pitching effectively.

Biohacking to longevity: Sahi Poshan Desh Roshan

26th September 2023, Biochemistry And Food Technology And Nutraceuticals Department

This guest lecture by Ms. Sukhada Bhatte was done in association with Gender Sensitization Cell as a part of Poshan Month. The speaker emphasized on the significance and measures of healthy eating for everyone in todays hectic life. Importance was placed on having a balanced diet. She also debunked some myths pertaining to food and lifestyle.

Biohacking to longevity: Sahi Poshan Desh Roshan

26th September 2023, Biochemistry And Food Technology And Nutraceuticals Department

This guest lecture by Ms. Sukhada Bhatte was done in association with Gender Sensitization Cell as a part of Poshan Month. The speaker emphasized on the significance and measures of healthy eating for everyone in today’s hectic life. Importance was placed on having a balanced diet. She also debunked some myths pertaining to food and lifestyle.

Cinematic Safarnama

25th September 2023, Philosophy Association

The Department of Philosophy arranged a movie-viewing event in the Auditorium on 25th September, 2023. Students from different streams attended the film screening of Dead Poets Society. The movie screening began at 11:30 am, and went on for around an hour before it was paused, and the attendees had a discussion about what they had observed in the film by then, and what takeaways they had. After a short question and answer session, the students learnt that the Society represented individual expression of students, free from the bounds of the prep school that they attended

Noam Chomsky's Theories under Media Studies

18th September 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media(bmm) Department

A seminar on Noam Chomsky's Theories under Media Studies was organised by Department of Mass Media and conducted by Mrs. Rajalakshmi Ganesh

BT Talks - Shalini Roy Chaudhary and Rangaraja Konar

16th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on Progress, not perfection- the hitchhikers guide to doing a PhD by Shalini Roy Chaudhary, Doctoral student at Life Science Munich, Ludwig Maximillian University Germany, and A fickle minds journey towards the commercial facet of health care by Rangaraja Konar, associate consultant at Global Pricing Innovations India.

BT Talks - Shalini Roy Chaudhary and Rangaraja Konar

16th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on ‘Progress, not perfection- the hitchhiker's guide to doing a PhD’ by Shalini Roy Chaudhary, Doctoral student at Life Science Munich, Ludwig Maximillian University Germany, and ‘A fickle mind’s journey towards the commercial facet of health care’ by Rangaraja Konar, associate consultant at Global Pricing Innovations India.

Copy Brief and Marketing Brief in Advertising

15th September 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media(bmm) Department

A seminar on Copy Brief and Marketing Brief in Advertising was organised by Department of Mass Media which was conducted by Mr. Rugwed Kulkarni

Awareness Program on Eco-friendly celebration of festivals

12th September 2023, Samvedana-isr

Students of SYBSc (10 students) and FYBSc(12 students) Environmental Science decided to interact with school students through presentations, models, and quiz games to spread awareness to impart awareness regarding environmental problems caused due to negligence, especially during festivals, and highlight practical solutions for the same to the young minds.

Visit to Chinmaya Mission

11th September 2023, Philosophy Association

The Department of Philosophy conducted a study visit to Chinmaya Mission trust located in Powai, Mumbai. The second year and third year students together with our professors visited the Chinmaya Ashram. Ms. Varsha, senior volunteer from the mission, gave a guided tour of the place, explained the journey of Swami Chinmayananda, his teachings and how they manage to keep those teachings alive. The ashram is built in an infinity shape & the philosophical teachings are beautifully portrayed through its intricate architecture

Student Symposium

11th September 2023, English Department

The symposium was organized to provide the students an opportunity to share their ideas and creativity. The students of the Third Year BA English Literature Course presented their research papers on gender issues. All the students could utilize this opportunity in the best possible ways. Unequal gender pays, female infanticide, conditions of housewives under patriarchy, body image and status of women, stereotypes on academic achievement by women were some of the topics on which the papers were presented. The students had undertaken this task as a part of their internal assessment for Paper 6 in English Literature titled Gender and Literature. The prize was bagged by Ms. Ananya Nair and Ms. Pooja Nair who had presented a paper on Women and their safety on the streets of Mumbai. The event ended by a vote of thanks given by the Head of the Department- Ms. Lakshmi Muthukumar.

Parents Teachers meeting

9th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Parents Teachers meeting to brief students as well as their guardians about the higher studies & career opportunities in biotechnology.

Parents – Teachers meeting

9th September 2023, Biotechnology Department

Parents – Teachers meeting to brief students as well as their guardians about the higher studies & career opportunities in biotechnology.

Career Workshop in Collaboration with SIES ICE

8th September 2023, English Department

The English Association in collaboration with SIES Institute of Comprehensive Education had organized a Career Workshop on 8th September 2023. The speakers of the event, Dr. Vidhya Satish- Director at SIES ICE and Ms. Lakshmi Shivakumar explained the students about several courses offered by the institute. The students were provided with detailed information about the Diploma and PG Diploma courses in Counselling, Early Childhood Education and Special Education. Dr. Vidhya Satish explained the structure as well as scope of these courses. Ms. Lakshmi Shivakumar too shared her experiences in this field. Through this event, all the students could have a clear understanding of the opportunities offered through such courses. Their team provided brochures of the courses to the students which encapsulates all the details. The event ended with an interactive doubt clearing session.

Reformed and multilateralism and G20

5th September 2023, Politics Department

The G20 summit in New Delhi will be an opportunity for India to play a leading role in shaping the future of multilateralism. The lecture on contemporary multilateralism was a timely and important discussion. The speaker highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing multilateralism in the 21st century. The lecture also provided insights into Indias role in shaping the future of multilateralism. The session was followed by a rapid question and answer round regarding how the cyber security system affects diplomacy , how india preaches the ideology of world is just one family

Language of Visual Communication

5th September 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media(bmm) Department

A workshop on Language of Visual Communication was organised by Department of Mass Media hosted by Mr. Vhal Murthi

Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture

2nd September 2023, Botany Department

Conducted Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture for TYBSc and MSc students

Conducted Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture for TYBSc and MSc students

2nd September 2023, Botany Department

Hands-On Training Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture

Guest lecture on Approaches to Drug Discovery and Development

31st August 2023, Biochemistry And Food Technology And Nutraceuticals Department

Dr Krishna Iyer from Bombay College of Pharmacy enlightened students on how a molecule is identified as a target when it comes to developing the drug. Also, the students understood the importance of enzyme kinetics in drug discovery. The various stages of research and development carried out to introduce a drug in the market made the talk more captivating.

57th A.D Shorff Memorial Elocution Competition

29th August 2023, Economics Association

57th A.D Shorff Memorial Elocution Competition organised by Economics Association in collaboration with Forum for Free Enterprise on August 29,2023 in the Mini Auditorium, SIES ASCS.

Alumni Interaction to Reconnect, Reflect, Inspire.

28th August 2023, Politics Department

The Department of Politics and Politics Association organized Alumni Interaction to provide career development and guidance. The event has been started by Dr. Ajinkya Gaikwad, the chairman of the political science association with the introduction of the event and the alumni who would be presiding over the event.

ldeas to Storyboard

28th August 2023, B. M. M.

A seminar on Ideas for Storyboard was conducted by the Department of Mass Media which was hosted by Mr. Rugwed Kulkarni.

Alumni Interaction on Careers in Teaching

26th August 2023, English Department

The Department of English had organized an alumni meet on 26th August 2023 in order to provide the students some insights about the B.Ed course. The speakers of the event were Ms. Marina Kumar and Ms. Sneha Jacob. Both the speakers helped the students to broaden their knowledge about the course and its prospects. All the students who attended the event could clear their doubts from the speakers as they were currently pursuing this course. The speaker Ms. Sneha Jacob is also an English teacher while she is pursuing B.Ed. Her experiences and ideologies could act as valuable information and advice for all the students. They also talked about entrance examination and its process. The variations in course and structure were also well explained by them. They also talked about the colleges to apply to and the institutions that provide hybrid teaching as well. All the students could have a clear picture of the course and its benefits. The students who aspire to have a career in teaching could gain the information in a detailed manner. This paved a road for them with more clarity and better ideologies.

Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects

25th August 2023, Botany Department

Expert Talk: Academia to Industry Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects was conducted by Dept of Botany for FY, SY, TY And MSc Students. Name of Resource Person: Mr. Pranil Parab

Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects

25th August 2023, Botany Department

Expert Talk: Academia to Industry – Fascinating World of Oenology and Related Career Prospects was conducted by Dept of Botany for FY, SY, TY And MSc Students. Name of Resource Person: Mr. Pranil Parab

ldeas to Storyboard

23rd August 2023, Bachelor Of Mass Media (BMM) Department

A seminar on Ideas for Storyboard was conducted by the Department of Mass Media which was hosted by Mr. Rugwed Kulkarni.

Guest lecture on Approaches to Drug Discovery and Development

23rd August 2023, Biochemistry And Food Technology And Nutraceuticals Department

Dr Krishna Iyer from Bombay College of Pharmacy enlightened students on how a molecule is identified as a target when it comes to developing the drug. Also, the students understood the importance of enzyme kinetics in drug discovery. The various stages of research and development carried out to introduce a drug in the market made the talk more captivating.

Understanding Avishkar

18th August 2023, Jignyasa And Avishkar

An interactive session was organised for the UG and PG students. Details of the sessions: o Session 1 - Reflective practice of critical thinking by Dr. Kamala Srinivas, Department of Philosophy, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion (W) o Session 2 - 18th Avishkar Research Convention 2023-24 by Dr. K.irtikumar Badgujar, co-ordinator, Zone II, Avishkar Research Convention 2023-24 o Session 3 - Creating an Effective Presentation for Avishkar by Dr. Lynn DLima, Department of Microbiology, SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion (W)

Excursion to Palasdhari

17th August 2023, Botany Department

A one-day excursion to this place was conducted for the students of SYBSc, TYBSc, M.Sc.-I and II as per their curriculum.

Excursion to Palasdhari

17th August 2023, Botany Department

A one-day excursion to this place was conducted for the students of SYBSc, TYBSc, M.Sc.-I and II as per their curriculum.

India-US Relations: Gaining New Grounds

14th August 2023, Politics Department

The Department of Politics and Politics Association organized a National hybrid Seminar on India-US Relations: Gaining New Grounds as an initiative aimed to provide an objective analysis of the collaborative efforts and challenges in the bilateral relationship between India and the United States. The seminar delved into multiple aspects of the Indo-US relationship, including political, economic, strategic, and cultural dimensions. The resource persons significantly enriched the seminar through their insightful perspectives, strategic analysis, and in-depth exploration of various aspects of Indo-US relations, fostering nuanced discussions and a deeper understanding among participants.

Talk on Entrepreneurship and Government Schemes

5th August 2023, Commerce Department

A Career Centric Activity exclusively for the third-year students to acquaint them with the concept of entrepreneurship and motivating them to aspire for entrepreneurship as a future option.

Guest lecture on Research design and implementation

5th August 2023, Microbiology Department

Department of Microbiology organized a guest lecture on Research design and implementation by Mr. Anees Ahmed on 5/8/2023 for MSc I & II students.

Film Screening of the movie- Court

1st August 2023, Politics Department

The Politics Association organized its first event for the year 2023-24 by screening the film Court directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The event commenced with an introductory speech by Dr. Ajinkya Gaikwad, the chairperson of the association. A large group of enthusiastic students attended the event

Screening of the movie- Court

Alumni Interaction & Induction Ceremony

24th July 2023, Economics Association

Alumni Interaction with Ms. Shristi Achar and Ms. Shweta Kushe of TYBA 2018-19 batch

Guest Lecture by Teach for India

22nd July 2023, English Department

They spoke about the problems that prevent children from having access to education. Furthermore, the effects of these problems were also presented with accurate data. This event turned out to be helpful for all the students as it made them aware about this organization that works for massive social improvement. The speakers also introduced the students to volunteering, internship and fellowship opportunities offered by the organization. They also shared about their personal experiences throughout the fellowship. Aarti Konar, a student from TYBA English Literature course has been volunteering there for few years and her valuable inputs also provided the students with more knowledge. The event ended by an interactive session where the students cleared their doubts.

BT Talks - Vishal Kandula

15th July 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on Academic Journey by Vishal Kandula, PhD Scholar, IISc Bangalore.

Alumni Talk

15th July 2023, Philosophy Association

The Alumina talk session was held on July 15th, 2023 at 11:00 PM, in Room no 8 of SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce (Autonomous). The session was organized by the Tattvam Association, Philosophy Department and featured four graduates who shared their views on the value of philosophy and its practical and ethical applications in life and work. The session aimed to explore the role and relevance of philosophy in the contemporary world, and to inspire and motivate the students and faculty who attended. The session was moderated by Professors present and likewise facilitated the discussion alongside.The interactive session helped the students to develop their critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills, as well as to explore their academic interests and career goals.

BT Talks - Vishal Kandula

15th July 2023, Biotechnology Department

BT Talk on ‘My Academic Journey’ by Vishal Kandula, PhD Scholar, IISc Bangalore.

Guest lecture & student units inauguration by Dr. A. M. Deshmukh

14th July 2023, Microbiology Department

Guest lecture of Dr. A. M. Deshmukh was organized on "Recent trends in Microbiology". Dr. Deshmukh also inaugurated Microbiologist societies student unit for academic year 2023-2024

Visit to Samyukta Maharashtra Museum

13th July 2023, Politics Department

The Department of Politics organized a field visit to Samyukta Maharashtra Museum . The visit was organized by Dr.Ajinkya Gaikwad, Head of the Politics association.. The visit to the Samyukta Maharashtra Museum was a valuable educational experience for the students. It provided them with a comprehensive understanding of Maharashtras rich heritage and contributed to their appreciation of historical and cultural studies. The museums interactive exhibits and engaging workshops were particularly effective in making the learning experience enjoyable and memorable. The primary objective of this visit was to provide students with an immersive educational experience about Maharashtras cultural, historical, and social heritage through the exhibits at the Samyukta Maharashtra Museum. The visit came to an end with the vote of thanks and a group photograph being clicked.

Visit to American Consulate

11th July 2023, Politics Department

: The key theme of the visit was to understand the economic, political and social development in the United States of America. For this, the students were shown a documentary film titled Shes Beautiful When Shes Angry, which traced the history of feminist movement in U.S.A. giving the students an insight into the struggles of American women for equal political representation, voting rights and right to abortion. Finally, the students were greeted by Mr. Andrew Caruso, Economic Officer of the Consulate General, who was the guest speaker for the day. Mr. Caruso went on to explain about the recent visit by Prime Minister Modi to U.S.A.in June 2023 and how this visit has brought significant changes in the foreign policies of both the nations, especially in the field of technology. He then answered the questions raised by a few of the students. The visit came to an end with the vote of thanks and a group photograph being clicked.

Guest Lecture (Alumni Interaction)

11th July 2023, Microbiology Department

The Department of Microbiology held a talk on “Preparation for competitive exams” by Ms Ankita Shenoy (TYBSc, 2022-2023 batch) for under graduate students under the aegis of STAR DBT and Microbiologists Society India (MSI) on 11/7/2023.

Guest Lecture on Psychoanalysis

10th July 2023, English Department

The Department of English had organized a guest lecture on Psychoanalysis for the TYBA English Literature students on 10th July, 2023. The speaker Ms. Shama Todurkar is the coordinator of the Psychology Department at SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Ms. Todurkar has a teaching experience of 17 years. Her areas of interest include indigenous psychology, social psychology and qualitative research. The lecture began by a warm introduction given by Jasleen Kaur Sehgal, Secretary of the English Association. Ms. Todurkar explained about psychoanalysis and its importance. Psychoanalysis includes a set of theories established to understand the unconscious mind and is widely used for treating various mental disorders. She elaborated on the theories put forward by Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. The lecture helped the students to know about the history of psychoanalysis, the developments in this field and several archetypes. Psychoanalysis is also included in literature as a significant mechanism to evaluate any piece of work. Psychoanalytical criticism helps the readers to analyse what the writer wants to convey through the characters and their psyche. Hence, this guest lecture has indeed helped the students to broaden their knowledge on these theories and their applications. The lecture ended with an interactive conversation where the students came up with curious doubts.

International Yoga Day-Prana the life force workshop

21st June 2023, Philosophy Association

The Tattvam Philosophy Association, jointly with the NCC and NSS units of SIES and SIES Past Students Association commemorated the International Yoga Day on 21st June, 2023. The theme for this years International Yoga Day lecture cum demonstration was Prana : Life Force. The lecture aimed to provide the learners with the external knowledge of life/prana as a cosmic force and how one is able to feel its existence. The event took place in the college Auditorium of SIES College of Arts. Science and Commerce (Autonomous) started around 9:30 am and then was further directed with friendly environmental demonstrations in the surroundings of the college quadrangle.

World Environment Day Quiz

5th June 2023, Commerce Department

The Department of Commerce organised an Environment Quiz on account of World Environment Day from 5th June 2023 to 8th June, 2023 on digital platform. The quiz was prepared on google form and was circulated among various departments and student groups within College. The quiz consisted of 20 questions, requiring a 60% score by the participants to qualify.

An orientation lecture

31st January 2023, Chemistry Department

An orientation lecture for M.Sc (I) Chemistry students was organized by department of Chemistry at WIRC, University of Mumbai Kalina. The students were accompanied by Dr. Santosh Katariya and Dr. Madhav Mane on Tuesday 30th January 2024. This was on job training which is mandatory paper for M.Sc Chemistry semester -II according to NEP

Industrial Visit

24th January 2023, Biotechnology Department

The BSc and MSc students visited Pure Gold Cheese Factory (Panchgani), Mapro factory (Mahabaleshwar) and Katraj Dairy (Pune).