Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi organised ‘Ven a Casa’ – The Annual Alumni Meet for its alumni to revisit, recollect, relive, redefine, and renew the past, present, and future with the cherished memories of dreams, successes, struggles, hopes and aspirations in its campus on Saturday.
The event began with the lighting of the lamp, followed by a melodious prayer song and an inaugural video showing the past, present, and future of XISS. Dr Joseph Marianus Kujur, Director, XISS, proclaimed the alumni meet a huge milestone and addressed the alumni saying, "I thank you for displaying your loyalty to your alma mater. You are the ones who take the family of XISS beyond geographical boundaries. As we are planning to start the construction of our new campus, we hope to get your immense support and count on you for your guidance."
There were presentations by XISS alumni chapters of different cities by the respective presidents. The alumni in attendance were Mussarat Hussain (President, Delhi), Amitabh Das (President, Bangalore), Venkat Ramanayya (President, Hyderabad), Shahid Maswood (President, Patna), Jasbir Singh Khurana (President, Ranchi) and other esteemed alumni. The felicitation ceremony of 102 alumni passing in the year 1977 to 1997 was also done.
A special performance by the JAP-1 band was organised during the programme. There were songs, dance, and Open Mic performances by the students and alumni. There was also program-wise interaction and experience sharing of the alumni with the first- and second-year students. A poster of ‘the Book on Alumni Journey,’ was inaugurated followed by live music and a gala dinner.
The program was sponsored by Maruti Suzuki, POWERGRID, XISS Hyderabad Alumni Association (XAAH), ECIL, BMW, NTPC, SDS, and LEADS.
Addressing the students, Mussarat Hussain - HR Head (Suzuki Research and Development India), said, “What's important is your attitude not your aptitude. Update your fundamentals, because when your basic is right your career will be on the right path” –
“Hard work is the key to a successful career. Today's world is of constant learning and you have to keep learning and applying in your day-to-day work,” said Sanjay Bose, Executive Vice President and Head HR, ITC'S Hotel Group.
“In this era, students have plenty of opportunities and by incorporating with the change they will surely have a bright future,” – Anwar Hussain Ansari, 1982 batch, Rural Development, Secretary of Women’s Education and Economic Development Society (WEEDS) NGO.