IIM Shillong organised ‘International Week’ from July 1-6 under the theme ‘Ideas Across Borders – Bridging Global Innovation and Local Impact.’
The event, coordinated by the International Relations Committee, brought together esteemed speakers, including CEOs, startup founders, IAS officers, professors and a Deputy Commissioner, alongside international students from various B-schools to celebrate India’s rich educational and cultural heritage.
The week commenced with an inauguration ceremony graced by Prof DP Goyal, Director of IIM Shillong, Prof Naliniprava Tripathy, Dean of External Relations, and Prof Teidorlang Lyngdoh, External Relations Chair.
The ceremony was marked by insightful speeches, vibrant cultural performances and a warm exchange of ideas, setting the stage for a week of global learning, a press release from the institute said today. Students from different countries came together, fostering an atmosphere of global collaboration and learning.
Participants embarked on a nature trip to Tyrshi Falls, experienced the Behdienkhlam Festival, explored ancient monoliths, enjoyed a culinary experience at Dial Muktieh Mei Ramew Café in Khweng where they also participated in a fruit wine-tasting session.
The fifth day featured a cultural night with a performance by the band Colours. The final day began with a successful tree plantation drive conducted by IIM Shillong and Operation Clean-Up (OCU). Students and faculty, including international participants, planted various fruit trees on campus. Goyal emphasised the importance of maintaining greenery, while OCU vice-president Jiwat Vaswani encouraged students to nurture the trees for future generations.
