One of Goa’s leading private hospitality institutes, V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education (VMSIIHE), Raia welcomed a new batch of students for the academic year 2021-2024 on campus.
Students were accepted on campus after providing a negative RT-PCR report. On the second day, an induction programme was organised in accordance with all of the covid guidelines. Prof. Irfan Mirza, Director/Principal of VMSIIHE addressed the freshers with a motivational speech, speaking about discipline, correct attitude, moving forward with hope and always being humble in life. Captain Ramesh Kumar, a pilot at Indigo Airlines who was also a student of Prof. Irfan Mirza interacted with the students via zoom during the induction program. He credited Prof Mirza’s training for his achievements, saying that he acquired certain exceptional qualities as a student under him. He added, “One should pursue a profession that one admires and likes. We only get one opportunity in our lifetime to achieve all that we aspire to do,” and urged the students to give it their all. During the induction program, the faculty and staff of VMSIIHE were introduced to the students for the first time. Dr. Marie Raj, the administrator of the institute took the students through the orientation process and briefed them about the norms of the institute.
Final year students Keith Rodrigues and Pravin Kumar were felicitated for their selfless contribution as frontline covid care volunteers during the pandemic.
The students are quite excited to begin this new chapter in their lives and are gratified to have the opportunity to kick-start this learning adventure in the offline mode, enjoying all the facilities the campus life has to offer. Simran Mandar Parulekar, a student of B.Sc. International Hospitality Management, Batch 2021-24 says, “I was nervous and anxious for my first day at campus but the induction program has put me at ease. It was quite helpful and valuable as it gave me an insight into my course and what is expected of me. All of the staff and my seniors were extremely warm and amiable which I greatly appreciated. I’m completely energized to begin this academic year now.” Aahan Mathew Jacob, a first year B.Sc. International Hospitality Management student says, “The VMSIIHE induction program was hands down the best anyone could ever ask for. The overall experience was great, as we know about the institute and its knowledgeable faculty. It also motivated and taught us to always follow our dreams and that proper amount of hard work can get us anywhere in life.” VMSIIHE offers a B.Sc. degree in International Hospitality Management and a M.Sc. in International Hospitality and Tourism Management to interested and passionate students.
Situated in the blissful village of Raia in South Goa, the campus, spread over six acres, is an ideal place for students to be nurtured and to grow in the best possible way professionally and individually.
The institute also offers professional internships at reputed starred hotels where students are trained by international professionals in some of the leading hotel chains, such as Taj Exotica, Alila Diwa Goa, Grand Hyatt Goa, Vivanta by Taj, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Novotel Goa Resort and Spa, among others.
VMSIIHE is the first hospitality institute in India and also in Goa to obtain the ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification, which requires passing a thorough audit of institutional practices.
Collaborative Series by CSSA, GIM and Ultimate Global Podcast, Sydney
The Centre for Social Sensitivity and Action at the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) in collaboration with Ultimate Global Podcast has launched a Collaborative Podcast Series on UN SDGs and Social Impact.
Starting this month, the podcast will feature conversations on the Action for 2030 Agenda, ESG Reporting, Business and Human Rights, Equity, Inclusivity and Compassion.
Ultimate Global Podcast is based in Sydney and has been founded by George Mavros and GIM alumnus Saurabh Kaura.
Commenting on the podcast series, said Prof. Ajit Parulekar, Director, Goa Institute of Management, “I am happy to see the collaborative effort between Ultimate Global Podcast and CSSA-GIM to create conversations around sustainability and responsible management. Podcasts have become a powerful medium of storytelling and this newer digital format of content consumption, be it knowledge or entertainment, has reached new popularity in recent years. India is the third-largest podcast-listening market globally and growing at a CAGR of 34.5%. I am sure this collaborative podcast series on SDGs will reach out to wider audience and create awareness about critical issues our society is facing today.”
Prof. Divya Singhal, Chairperson, CSSA-GIM added “The collaborative Podcast series will help advance the CSSA objectives of incorporating values of equity, inclusivity, and sustainability and will highlight how academia, businesses, government and other stakeholders can join together towards complex sustainability challenges and creating the positive impact”
The launch podcast which went live this month featured Prof. Sreerupa Sengupta from CSSA and in conversation with Saurabh Kaura and George Mavros to share her thoughts on “ActForSDGs”.
On this collaboration Prof. Sreerupa Sengupta said, “The pandemic has shown that we need to change our behaviour, lifestyle process of production and consumption to save ourselves and our planet. We need to reach out to more people and encourage them to join the SDG movement. Podcasts area new medium of communication, globally. Ultimate Global Podcast Series will make our voices heard on a global platform and boost the campaign for action on SDGs.”
