Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) welcomed its new batch of students here on Wednesday. A ceremony was organised in the auditorium where new students from all the five departments (Human Resources Management, Rural Management, Information Technology Management, Finance Management, and Marketing Management) took part.
The event started with the lighting of lamp by all the dignitaries including the guest of honour for the occasion Higher and Technical education department Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Director of IIM Ranchi, Shailendra Singh, and Head of Centre of Excellence Talent Acquisition &HR Transformation Role at Maruti Suzuki India LimitedVarindra Verma, followed by a welcome speech by Fr. Alexius Ekka S.J, Director, of the institute. In his speech he welcomed the new batch and encouraged students to become able and to gain knowledge and wisdom in their new journey.
He also talked at length about the culture and rules followed at XISS and enlightened the students as how along with academics, XISS will help them discover and polish their creative side with college events and other co-curricular activities.
Director, IIM Ranchi, Shailendra Singh heartily welcomed the freshers and said, “You are on the path of success. One must have creative thinking and work strategically rather than beating around the bush”. While enchanting shlokas in Sanskrit, he remarked about to learnadaptability and to develop soft skills.
Rajesh Kumar Sharma acknowledged the guests and said, “Challenge your capabilities, spread your wings of freedom and lets be free to chase your dreams.”
At last Varendra Verma while addressing the students and the faculty members said, “I am honoured and blessed to be here and I hope you all students will take XISS to the greater heights”. He then awarded scholarships of Rs 1 lakh each to 3 students under Avnish Kumar Dev Memorial Trust.