The School of Business Studies (SBS), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to its distinguished alumni Mr Harinder Singh Nagpal (MBA Batch 1994–96), currently based in the USA, and Mr Mukesh Goswami (MBA Batch 1977–79) from Gurgaon. Both alumni carry with them an inspiring legacy of professional excellence – Mr Nagpal as a successful entrepreneur overseas and Mr Goswami with decades of experience in the retail sector across India and the Middle East. Their visit to the campus marked a meaningful reconnection with their academic roots and the institution that played a pivotal role in shaping their careers.
Dr Ramandeep Singh, Director, School of Business Studies, received them with deep appreciation and admiration. Expressing immense pride in their achievements, he emphasized how the accomplishments of alumni strengthened the reputation and spirit of SBS.
Dr Navneet Kaur Gill also interacted with the alumni and invited them to contribute to the continuously updated alumni archive, where they shared valuable information about their batchmates, helping the SBS maintain accurate and rich records of its vibrant alumni community.
During their interaction, both alumni fondly recalled their memorable student days – the vivid classroom discussions, the motivating guidance of their professors, and the countless cherished moments spent within the campus environment. Their conversations naturally drifted to the faculty members who had taught them, some of whom made a lasting impact on their personal and professional journeys. They spoke with admiration and nostalgia about the professors whose lessons stayed with them long after graduation, sparking warm recollections for everyone present.
The visit was not only a walk down memory lane but also an enriching dialogue. They discussed how the management profession had evolved, shared insights from their global and domestic experiences, and appreciated the rapid advancements taking place at SBS.
In recognition of their longstanding association with the School, Dr Ramandeep Singh presented them with the tokens of appreciation on behalf of SBS, PAU. The gesture symbolized the enduring bond between the alumni and their alma-mater. The visit concluded with warm interactions, renewed connections, and a shared hope for continued engagement, reinforcing the School’s commitment to nurturing lifelong relationships with its alumni.
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