ABET accreditation

Patiala: The BE Mechanical Degree programme of Thapar University, Patiala, has received the prestigious ABET accreditation as a confirmation of meeting the Global Standard of Technical Education. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Inc., is a non-governmental organisation that accredits post-secondary education programmes in “applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology”, which occurs mainly in the US, but also internationally. This is the first time that a BE Mechanical programme of any Indian university in North India has been accredited with the ABET. It is expected that the BE Mechanical graduates of Thapar University will have increased acceptability in global workplace, especially in multinational corporations, because ABET accreditation is recognised worldwide through international agreements, and in many other countries, where the national accrediting systems are based on the ABET model.

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World Rose Day

September 22 is known as Rose Day and is dedicated to those batting cancer all over the world. This day is in memory of a 12-year-old Melinda Rose of Canada who, when diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer, did not give up hope. Lucky Public School celebrated International Rose Day for the welfare of cancer patients. Students tied pink ribbons on their wrists as a symbol of love and affection towards cancer patients. They took an oath for the welfare and healing of the cancer patients. 

Programme held

The NSS unit and Red Ribbon Club of Mata Sahib Kaur Khalsa Girls College of Education, Patiala, organised a programme “Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation” under the SVEEP project. During the function, students took a pledge to participate freely in the election process without any fear. While motivating the students, college principal Harmeet Kaur Anand said being would-be teachers it was their duty to make people aware of such programmes run by the government. She said alert and aware citizens were necessary for the success of democracy and only such people could cast their vote without any kind of fear. During the programme, nodal officer Gurwinder Kaur also delineated the objectives of this SWEEP programme. Campus ambassador of the college Ravneet Kaur enlightened the students about the importance of their votes.

Quiz contest

University College, Ghanaur, organised an Inter-Department GK quiz competition. Four teams from four different departments of the college took part in the contest with zeal. BSc students won the competition. Besides, a news bulletin in English was also presented by students of The Literary Circle of the English Department of the college. The department constantly makes efforts to build confidence in the students. This competition was another contribution to boost the confidence level of students. Principal of the college Kulwinder Singh extended his support in organising this quiz and news bulletin programme.

Best-out-of-waste competition

An inter-house best-out-of-waste competition was organised at Ryan International School. Children used their talent and imagination to make things out of waste. Students came up with innovative ideas and made decorative and useful things. The objective behind organising such competitions was to teach children about the importance of conserving resources and recycling the waste. Children enjoyed the competition and participated enthusiastically. — TNS