GITAM_EXCELLENCE_MEET-2015
11th and 12th December, 2015
(A
conflux of ideas, talents, knowledge and expertise where creative energy and
innovation instincts are on display. An invitation to the congress of academic
and corporate wisdom, hosted by GIM, GITAM.)
Introduction
GITAM Institute of Management takes
great pride in organizing GITAM Excellence Meet (GEM), a very popular, annual
national level youth fest, which offers an exceptional platform for youth to
exhibit and hone their diverse talents.
The 17th GITAM Excellence Meet
organized on 11th and 12th December, 2015, set a new benchmark in many ways.
This carnival of fun and learning packed with myriad exciting and meaningful
events was totally student-driven and student-centred. The theme for GEM 2015
was “Smarter than Smart” reflecting the concern and drive among the youth to
help in the transformation of Visakhapatnam into a truly Smart City based on
all-inclusive, all-round, sustainable and eco-friendly development. This year’s fest saw the participation of
nearly 7000 students from schools and colleges across the country and over 18000
visitors went round the stalls.
A portion of the earnings from GEM
2015 is to be donated to the building of a Smart Village in one of the village
communities that will be adopted for development by GITAM Institute of
Management.
The event was inaugurated by Prof. G. Subrahmanyam,
Vice Chancellor with Prof. K. Siva Rama Krishna, Dean and Principal, presiding over the function. The
valedictory address was delivered by Sri Murali Krishna Gannamani, MD &
CEO, Phoenix IT Solutions, Visakhapatnam. Prof. D. Harinarayana, Pro Vice
Chancellor graced the occasion and Prof. K. Siva Rama Krishna, Dean and Principal,
presided.
GEM Incorporation 2015:
The
mega national level event, GEM 2015, was entirely organized and managed by the
students of GITAM Institute of Management, who functioned as a corporate body
by the name GEM Incorporation 2015. GEM Inc. 2015 had a student functioning as
the Chief Executive Officer, supported by four students as functional heads,
namely, Director of Finance, Director of Marketing, Director of Human Resources
and Director of Operations. The chief aim behind the establishment of GEM Inc
was to groom students to acquire business acumen like teamwork, teambuilding,
dispute-resolution, organizing and leadership traits. The total dedication,
selfless services and passion of students, faculty, supporting staff and the
community at large, ensured that GEM 2015 became a unique platform to create
exemplary youth leaders.
The Functional Organizational Structure adopted by GITAM Institute of
Management has always been a prominent feature of every GEM and is a part of teaching
through simulation
which proves to be beneficial for all
the management students. This structure
ensures the maximum participation of students, easier decision making and
better coordination across departments. Given below is a diagrammatic
representation of the Board of Directors and organizational structure of GEM
Inc. 2015
Finance Department:
Finance Department lays the foundation
for the mega event and the members of this team have the challenging task of
raising funds from sponsors. They contact people, get sponsorship for the
events and stalls and also coordinate with sponsors at the time of the event.
We are proud to state that the Finance team in every GEM have set new
benchmarks and shown a phenomenal increase in the collection of revenues.
Marketing Department:
Marketing Department carries out the
crucial and massive exercise of promoting GEM across time and space, using
every possible medium of communication.
The Marketing team takes care of all the activities which involve
promotion, positioning and branding of GEM. This department is responsible for
entry passes. The team organizes flash mobs, rallies and many other activities
and makes sure maximum number of people
are aware of the event.
Human
Resources (HR) Department:
Human Resources Department
carries out the vital, behind the scenes, extremely sensitive task of providing
necessary human resources, infrastructure, accommodation and transportation for
all the other departments to function. The communications wing of this
department takes care of the coverage and communication through media.
Operations
Department:
Operations Department takes up the challenging lead role in the fest. In
co-ordination with the other departments, it leads the execution of all the
events in GEM.
The
Fest and the Events:
Both Day One (11th Dec, 2015) and Day
Two (12th Dec, 2015) saw a number of competitive management events followed by
culturals in the evenings. The first day was for the Undergraduates while the
second day was for the Intermediate and school students. Prior to the GEM fest,
a flash mob, AIDS awareness rally and Helmet Rally were organized to sensitize
the public about civic issues and to promote GEM. The two cultural nights on
the two days of the fest saw the attendance of popular film stars, singers,
music directors and other dignitaries from the world of business, industry, art
and cinema. The cultural events were highly appreciated by the huge crowds. The
food and other commercial stalls set up during these days also saw massive
crowds.
Following is the schedule of the
various competitive events that took place during the fest:
Day One (11th Dec, 2015)
Senior Events (For UG and Engineering
students)
1.
Ekalavya
(The Whiz Kid) – A Quiz with multiple rounds
2. Blurb (Create an Advertisement) – Contest requiring participants
to create creative advertisements
3. Prashan Uttar (The Ultimate Quiz) – A Quiz with multiple rounds
4. Smart City (Your Plan, Your City) - Contest requiring
participants to submit their plans for making Vizag a smart city
5. Startup Flash - Contest requiring participants to submit plans
for setting up and running startups
6. Junkyard (Get Creative) - Contest requiring participants to make
useful items from junk
7. Smile, Say Cheese (Capture to Win) – Photography Contest
8. Vroom! (Conquer and Burn the Tyre in a Virtual World) – Video
Gaming Contest
9.
Frugal E-Shopping
(Crack a Deal) - Contest requiring participants to crack the most profitable
online shopping deals
Day Two (12th Dec, 2015)
Junior Events (For Inter and School
students)
1.
Cryptography
(Decode the Hidden Secret) - Contest requiring participants to solve puzzles
2. Junkyard (Get Creative) - Contest requiring participants to make
useful items from junk
3. VocabDiction (The Buzzy Spelling Bee) – Spelling Bee Competition
4. Just-a-Min (60 sec Talent Showcase) - Contest requiring
participants to exhibit their multiple talents in one minute
5. Brain Waves (The Ultimate Junior Quiz) – Quiz with multiple
rounds
6. ConneXions (Spot the Link) - Contest requiring participants to
solve puzzles by connecting links
7. Mock Parliament (Fight for Your Rights) – Debate on Current Issues
8.
Egg Drop
(Save the Chicken) – Drop the egg from heights without breaking it
Spot Events (For Seniors and Juniors)
Treasure Trove : Treasure Hunting
Competition
Smiley Face: Face Painting Competition
Nail Heart: Nail Painting Competition
Cultural Events (For Seniors and
Juniors)
Dancing Shoes: Dance Competition
Vocal Chords: Singing Competition
GPL – Sporting Events
Willow Wickets – Inter Collegiate
Cricket Competition (For Seniors and Juniors)
Leap and Spike – Inter Collegiate
Volley Ball Competition (For Seniors and Juniors).