Events/Activities

Open Forum

One of the most noteworthy initiatives and activities of the Student Council members of the CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, is the Open Forum, a platform extended to the student body of the university to voice their concerns and issues. It is a secure and confidential assembly that gives the students an opportunity to exercise their free speech by allowing them to express their thoughts and opinions freely. It is also the most effective and successful initiative of the Student Council that provides the student body a honest floor to speak up and give productive feedback. The Open Forums were conducted for all Undergraduates and Postgraduate students across the campus in the month of March. Open Forums addressed numerous student grievances and conveyed feasible solutions to them. The Open Forums have gained an immense amount of recognition and trust among the student body owing to their unique way of working and problem solving skills.

Monthly Meetings

The student council members meet at least four times a month for daily updates related to the departmental activities and concerns. Towards the end of the term, we met more frequently to have more healthy discussions and any additions to improve the student culture in the campus. Whenever we were closer to events, we would meet daily at a fixed time. In terms of addressing issues in our monthly meetings, we would divide ourselves into smaller groups to address specific issues, later, we would discuss and get constructive feedback from the whole student council present in the room. In case, there are any departmental-level concerns to be addressed, we would have school-level meetings and share the concerns with the head of the department to come to a prospective solution for the same.

Meeting with Director

As it is student council who act as a bridge between the students and the management, they represent the student body and bring forward their concerns and issues to the attention of the administration. These concerns could be related to academic matters, extracurricular activities, campus facilities, or any other issue that affects the students. of the student council meeting with the director is to discuss and address the concerns and issues raised by the students. The meeting provides a platform for the student council members to present the concerns and issues to the director and other relevant officials, and to advocate for solutions or actions to be taken to address those concerns. This meeting helps to ensure that the administration is aware of the concerns and issues faced by the students and can take appropriate measures to address them. It also helps to foster a collaborative and supportive environment between the students and the administration, with a shared goal of creating a positive and conducive learning environment for all students. There were two meetings with the director conducted during this Academic Year i.e., in the month of September and November. During these sessions, several student concerns were resolved and looked into, to make advancements and improvements in the campus life of students.

Acclimatization

In accordance with their role as a bridge between the student body and the management, the Student Council conducted the acclimatisation sessions to familiarise new students with the campus culture, institutional vision, and graduate attributes. This event is crucial for fostering social skills and confidence among students, particularly those who are new to the institution.  

Weekend Bus Service

The Weekend Bus Service is a unique practice offered to the students by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Pune Lavasa Campus. It is a no-fee drop-off and pick-up service provided for travel between Lavasa and Pune. This amenity has been made available to all the students and staff members for their ease of commute on every Sunday. The proficiency of the service is maintained by strict rules and guidelines that need to be adhered to by everyone. The student list for the travel on Sunday is published on Saturday, giving everyone a confirmation of their travel. The bus service also provides for the provision of emergency and on-spot registration, wherein a student or faculty may get preference on the basis of an emergency and the students can also register on the day of travel for the unavailed seats respectively. It is a much anticipated trip throughout the week that brings a sense of joy to the students and a much awaited break from the daily activities of lavasa. 

Holi Celebrations

CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus is coloured by a diverse range of cultures and ethnicities that embraces all traditions and festivities. Holi is one such colourful festival celebrated by the institution that creates a warm welcoming atmosphere and inclusive environment for the students. The Holi celebrations began on the morning of 18th March, 2022 at 9:30 AM at the football field of the Management block of Pune Lavasa Campus. This festival was a great way of kickstarting a vibrant campus culture and rejuvenating the activities after a long era of online celebrations. It added a lively and energetic overtone to the campus with students rejoicing to the sound of music beats and dancing along with splashes of vivid colours and water around them. The students were wholly engrossed and relished the spirit of the festival. The celebration of such diverse festivities not only introduces the students to new cultures, but also gives a homelike and congenial ambience for the students who are missing out on the hometown galas.

Gratitude Week Celebration

On the gleaming Saturday afternoon of 4th June, 2022, the Gratitude Day celebrations were commemorated in the Quadrangle of the Central Block. It was organized by the student body led by Student Council of CHRIST(Deemed to be University) Pune Lavasa Campus, to show regard and appreciation toward the Faculty, Non-Faculty and Management members of the University. This one-week celebration was held to emblazon and acknowledge the contribution and hard work of these members in aiding the student life and making it comfortable and momentous. This celebration involved extensive planning of various activities that included amusing games and cultural events like dance, music and speeches. The celebrations witnessed and beautifully captured the radiant faces of the attendees and portrayed the impeccable managerial skills of the Student Council members. The various acts and display of acknowledgement and gratitude throughout the celebration towards all who contribute to the smooth functioning of the University reflected an immense sense of joy on their faces, making this celebration a grand success. 

Teachers Day Celebration

On 5th September, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus saw a ornate celebration of Teacher’s day in the Quadrangle of the University. The Student Council members of the University enthusiastically organized the event of Teacher’s day with the aim of showing gratitude and appreciation to the teachers. The celebrations were marked by elegant decorations and glorious cultural performances which included songs, poetry, dance and speech. This event cherished the contribution of the teachers in transforming the education through their vocal skills to enhance and support the knowledge of the student. The event concluded on a happy note with a vote of thanks and distribution of sweets for the teachers.

DAKSH- the Educational Fair

DAKSH is an Annual Career and Education Guidance Fair conducted by the Student Council of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The fair is conducted every year to invite students from the school level to orient and guide them on various courses available after completion of the higher senior secondary examinations. Moreover, through DAKSH, we seek to showcase the promising avenues available to undergraduate and postgraduate students for their higher education. The members visit schools and various junior colleges in Pune to promote the event to their maximum capacity. The fair provides students an enthralling experience through its many offerings. As the objective of DAKSH is to address the career related incertitude that concerns the students while they seek their leading paths. The fair helps the students understand the intricacies of various fields, analyse their skill-set and choose a domain best suited for them based on their interests. 

Initiatives in the Campus

EZBusApp

The EZbus app, a student-centric website developed by CHRIST Infotech Lavasa, was launched this academic year, to streamline and improve the transportation experience for students. It includes features such as updates about Bus Routes and Schedules, one click Bookings, Personalized Notifications, transparency in information of buses and drivers, tracking recent, current, and old trips, easy cancellations, and Feedback and Support.  

EZBus App