To take a walk down the corridors of nostalgia, the alumni Meet, was inaugurated by our chief guest Mr. Abhay Patil (B. Pharm, M. Pharm), Edupreneur and Netpreneur of Kotak Life Insurance and in the presence of Principal Dr. N.S. Vyawahare of Dr. D .Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Akurdi, Pune on 11th February 2017 at 11.00am in the college seminar hall. The meet started traditionally with the lamp lightening ceremony followed by felicitation of chief guest at the hands of Principal.
The key element of any Alma matter is to preserve the golden memorable activities in the form of Alunmi magazine named “Pharmazine”. The Pharmazine is the annual alumni magazine where the alumni share their acquaintance with the students about their contribution to the society. The agenda of this magazine is to summed up the experiences and ideas of the alumni to reduce the gap between the students and alumni and to clear the path of the students to expertise in their field. The release of the annual magazine, PHARMAZINE 2016-17 was done by all the dignitaries.
The President of working alumni committee, Mr. Rohan Kulkarni addressed the audience for sparing their valuable time for the event and for making Pharmazine, a huge success. Three alumni namely Mr. Sanket Kulkarnui (2009 Batch), Mr. Amit Kulkarni (2012 Batch) and Mr. Pratik Cuttar (2015 Batch), mesmerized their college days and shared their views and experiences. Ms. Shubhangi Daswadkar, Secretary of Alumni Association has overviewed the various activities undertaken by the Alumni Association and thankful towards the alumni for their positive feedback over the entire year. She was privileged and very much thankful towards sincere efforts of Alumni Association Working committee.
Dr. N.S. Vyawahare praised the audience for their august presence and their contribution towards the growth of their Alma Mater and emphasised the need for further strengthening the linkage between the Alumni and the current students. He also unveil the design of a website where the alumni can post the market demand and guide the current students for their bright future.
The Chief Guest, Mr. Abhay Patil enlighten on role of alumni in grooming and personal branding as a college brand ambassador. Mr. Abhay Patil had a plenary session with the alumni and current student regarding Personal Branding. The session helped in grooming the individual persona. He majorly focused on the advantages and disadvantages of linked in; Facebook, Google + which could assist in personal branding. The Inaugural session was followed by cultural programme by our current students followed by refreshment. The interactive session was arranged for current students with alumni where they could clear the doubts and help in taking appropriate decision regarding the bright future. The Meet ended with promise to meet again and everyone bid emotional farewell to each other and their beloved DYPCOP as it said “ Connect Today , Transform Tomorrow “. The occasion was graced by 59 Alumni ranging across various batches and from various parts of the country.
Alumni interaction by Mr. Sanket Kulkarni (2009 Batch)
A Common Photograph with Alumni