BLOG 1: JSPM SECOND FOUNDATION DAY FESTIVITIES AND MEMORIES

Every institution has a story, a beginning that marks its journey toward excellence. For the JAYAWANT SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL, 2nd Foundation Day is a momentous occasion that commemorates its commitment to education, innovation, and nation-building.
The Foundation Day was a grand event filled with inspiring speech by the head of JSPM University Dr. Devanand Shinde and Dr. Hema Yadav, and reflections on the institute’s achievements. Some movement included
-The event began with a warm welcome by the Director, followed by an inspiring speech highlighting JSPM’s journey, milestones, and future goals.
- Awards & Recognitions: Outstanding students, faculty, and staff were honored for their contributions to academics, research, and extracurricular activities.

• Vision for the Future: The leadership outlined upcoming initiatives, including industry collaborations, advanced labs, and also chances of new startups. As JSPM steps into another year, the focus remains on:
  • Enhancing Industry-Academia Partnerships
  • Promoting Research & Innovation
  • Expanding Skill-Based Learning
• Strengthening Student Support Systems

Sharvaree Waikar and Riddhi Warke

FY B.Sc. CS

JSPM University Pune 

BLOG 2: A DAY TO REMEMBER

On 28th February 2025, we celebrated the second foundational day of our university. It was a big day for all of us. The college organized a grand celebration for students and teachers. The entire day was filled with food, dance, singing, drama, and pure joy.

A couple of weeks before the foundational day, the college had organized various competitions for students. I took part in one of them, the “Mini Project Presentation.” I presented my project Codify, which is an online compiler where coders can directly write and run their code to see the output. And guess what? On the afternoon of 28th Feb, I found out that I had to be seated in front of the stage. I was really happy.

When I reached college, I was stunned by the arrangements. Our seniors were volunteering, and they had done a magnificent job. When I told them that I was called and shared my name, they helped me find my seat. As I sat there, I waved at my friends who were standing behind. To be honest, I felt a little bad seeing them stand, but before I could think much, the chief guests arrived and were welcomed warmly.

Then came the moment I had been waiting for, the prize distribution. My heart was pounding. I kept imagining myself walking up on that stage, receiving the award in front of everyone. And then, the anchor called my name. For a second, my heart stopped. But I gathered myself, stood up, and walked toward the stage. Prof. Dr. B.B. Ahuja Sir handed me the award and whispered “Congratulations” with a smile. The volunteers clicked our picture, and in the distance, I spotted my friends trying to take pictures of me. That made me even happier.

As I got off the stage, I went straight to meet my friends. I wanted to enjoy the rest of the event with them. We decided to grab some food that the college had arranged for everyone. Since the food was being distributed near the campus and not at the celebration ground, we stepped out and walked toward the area where the food packages were kept.

We picked up our food and found some benches to sit and eat. We were enjoying ourselves when suddenly, out of nowhere, a little puppy ran up to us. He looked at me with shiny, hungry eyes. I felt he was starving, so I gave him some leftover food. Then I went to buy some biscuits for him. By the time I came back, he had already finished what we had given. I gave him the biscuits, and he happily ate those too. The way he looked at us after eating, like he had become part of our group, was something special. Honestly, I liked that feeling a lot.

After a while, he ran away, and I don’t know where he went. Our foundational day came to an end with loads of celebration and joy. I returned home, and my family was also happy with my small achievement. I was tired but went to bed with a smile on my face. Even now, when I think about that day, it brings a smile. It hasn’t been very long, but it already feels like a sweet memory. And if you’re wondering whether I ever saw that dog again, no, I never did. I haven’t met him since that day.

Seershan Mitra

FY BCA  

JSPM University Pune