Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokratic Front, Panchkula – 09 January :

Panjab University is proud to announce that four students from the Centre for Social Work have been selected for the esteemed position of Medical Social Worker at PGIMER, Chandigarh. This moment is of great honour for Panjab University and the Centre for Social Work shared Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work. In a brief ceremony, Professor Renu Vig, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, extended her warm wishes, congratulated and honoured these students on their brilliant achievement and success. She has expressed that this accomplishment is a testament to these students’ hard work and dedication in their academic and professional pursuits. The students include Arpna Rattu, Gurpreet Singh, Piyush and Shubham informed Gaurav Gaur and he has also expressed his deep sense appreciation for making the Cenre for Social Work proud of it’s alumnus. He also shared that all these students have been selected after they cleared the All India level entrance test conducted by the said institution.  Hence, it is a matter of great accomplishment as well. This is one of the significant achievements made by the alumnus in the recent past. Prof Monica M Singh was also present during this felicitation, and she also expressed her happiness and contentment for this achievement. 

The brief introduction of the students selected is given below.

Arpna Rattu (Batch 2011-2013) has worked as a Child Welfare Officer in Children’s Home-Snehalaya and in Specialized Adoption Agency, under Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh for more than three years. She is a certified Master trainer on Child Adoption Related.  She also has an experience of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer in NGOs. Presently she is pursuing her doctorate under the supervision of Prof. Monica M Singh, Centre for Social Wok, Panjab University, Chandigarh 

Gurpreet Singh (Batch 2015-17) After MW, he has done his M.Phil.( Psychiatric Social Work) from GMCH, sector- 32. He has Diploma in Community Mental Health from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Hospital (NIMHANS), Bangalore. He has worked with  Pushpanjali Trust, Chandigarh, and has experience of Psychiatric Social Worker.  Presently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. from Centre for the study of social exclusion and inclusive policy, Panjab University Chandigarh. He had edited a book on common mental health issues in Punjabi language recently.

Piyush (Batch 2018-2020) has done his M.Phil. ( Psychiatric Social Work) from Government Medical College and Hospital Sector-32 Chandigarh in 2020-2022. He has been working as a Psychiatric Social Worker at a hospital in Varanasi for more than a year before taking up the present assignment. 

Mr. Shubham (Batch 2019-2021) is a former Project Field Officer who had worked in Project SETU by FHI360/India for more than a year. He has worked as a Research Assistant for ten months with a premiere research agency based at Chandigarh. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he volunteered in relief and rehabilitation efforts during the lockdown period, focusing on alleviating the impact on stranded migrant labourers in Panjab University campus and around the tri-city area. He also volunteered with various agencies from time to time.

Koral ‘Purnoor’, Demokratic Front, Chandigarh  – 01 January:

Panjab University unveils a captivating Table Calendar for  2024 based on Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)

A Table Calendar, integrating environment with societal insights, was released today by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Renu Vig alongwith  Prof Rumina Sethi, Dean of University Instructions (DUI). It has  designed on the theme on United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is a collaborative effort of Dr Jaspreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany and Dr Gaurav Gaur, Chairperson, Centre for Social Work. “This innovative calendar represents a harmonious blend of scientific insights and societal perception, demonstrating the interconnected nature of sciences with social dynamics” said the Vice-Chancellor. This showcases the progressive perspectives from the realm of life sciences, delving into critical aspects of sustainable development and ensuring a holistic understanding of the theme. She said that this calendar is a visual delight with breathtaking photographs shot using a mobile camera by Dr Gaurav Gaur.

While appreciating the efforts Prof Rumina Sethi said that “Dr Gaur has remarkably applied his photographic proficiency and creative mind to raise awareness about the SDGs to inspire a collective commitment to a sustainable future”. With engaging design and a call to action, this calendar invites individuals to contribute to sustainable practices in their daily lives. Such interdisciplinary collaborations create a unique and impactful platform to foster a deeper understanding of the SDGs and drive a positive change. Prof. Prof. Anju Suri, Dean, Faculty of Arts, was also present during the release. The dignitaries appreciated the celebration of the fusion of science and societal consciousness to propel us toward a more sustainable and equitable world. The calendar is prepared under the Environment Education Program of Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change funded by Punjab State Council for Science and Technology, Chandigarh, the state nodal agency.