CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus

ReCAPS, a flagship initiative under the Peer Training Wing of the Centre for Academic and Professional Support (CAPS), continues to be one of the most impactful academic support programs at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. Designed to promote collaborative and experiential learning, ReCAPS provides a platform where students learn with and from each other, fostering both academic excellence and community spirit. The recent cycle of ReCAPS commenced on 15th October 2025 , strategically aligning with the mid-semester examination phase. The initiative was created to assist students through revision-based peer-led sessions, where learning became more approachable, relatable, and enjoyable. By promoting the idea of “students helping students,” the program created a safe, comfortable, and empowering environment for learners to revisit challenging concepts and strengthen their understanding. Recognizing that students often grasp concepts better when explained by peers who ...

The School of Business and Management (BBA) clubs at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a series of innovative collaborative activities, pairing different clubs to create integrated sessions that blended diverse skill sets. This initiative was designed to break down specialized silos and encourage students to apply their knowledge in new, cross-functional contexts. The activities fostered an environment of inter-club collaboration, pushing students to merge analytical rigor with creative communication and financial principles with entrepreneurial strategy. The Finance Club and the Analytics Club jointly organized an engaging and intellectually stimulating session that effectively bridged the gap between financial knowledge and analytical reasoning. The highlight of the event was a dynamic debate centered around the thought-provoking theme, “Will AI take over the jobs of Financial Analysts?”This discussion encouraged participants to critically examine the ev...

The Rotaract Orientation 2025–26 held on 4th October 2025 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm served as an introductory session to familiarize new members of the Rotaract Club of Christ University, Lavasa, with the club’s mission, hierarchy, avenues of service, and ethical framework. The orientation was an engaging and informative event that encouraged interaction, leadership development, and a deeper understanding of the Rotaract movement. It aimed to set the tone for the Rotaract Year (RIY) 2025–26 under Rotary International District 3131, fostering a spirit of community, service, and collaboration among the participants. The session began with an icebreaker activity  “Intro with Intent” allowing participants to introduce themselves and share a dream role they aspire to achieve. This created an energetic environment and promoted a sense of belonging among members. The presentation then traced the origins of Rotary and Rotaract, highlighting milestones such as the founding of the Rotary Club ...

The Talk 8.0 was a motivational and networking event jointly organized by the Rotaract Club of Christ University, Lavasa, and the Rotaract Club of Bavdhan Pioneers on 12th October 2025 at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune (DPU Campus). The event brought together students, faculty, and eminent speakers from diverse fields to engage in an evening of inspiration, learning, and leadership. It aimed to cultivate values of discipline, perseverance, and creativity among the youth through real-life success stories and professional insights. The event commenced with a welcome ceremony and tea, followed by multiple keynote and motivational sessions. The lineup of speakers included ACP Sainath Thombre, who shared his remarkable journey balancing a demanding police career with his athletic pursuits; Ms. Radhika Joshi, who offered an insider’s view into the challenges and rewards of a multidisciplinary creative career; Mr. Raghunath Medge, the President of the Mumbai Dabbawala Association, who spoke o...

Every October, the world observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a campaign dedicated to spreading knowledge, promoting early detection, and breaking the stigma surrounding women’s health. In line with this global initiative, the Centre for Counselling and Health Services (CCHS) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, hosted an online awareness session on 17th October 2025 as part of its efforts to encourage preventive health awareness among students and staff. The session was facilitated by Dr. Swaroop, the Campus Doctor, who has been an advocate for holistic health and wellness within the university community. Known for her practical and empathetic approach, Dr. Swaroop led an informative discussion on the early signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the importance of regular screening, and the correct steps for breast self-examination. She emphasized that while breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, it is also highly treatable when detected early....

The Focus photography club, in association with Lavasa Trekkers and the Centre for Digital Learning (CDL), successfully organized an experiential learning event titled “ FrameWalk ” on 18th October 2025 at the stunning Ekaant Sunrise Point. The event was designed to teach participants the basics of photography through trekking, combining physical activity, creative exploration, and technical skill development in a natural outdoor setting. A total of 24 members participated in the event, which aimed to bridge classroom learning with real-world experience. The collaboration with Lavasa Trekkers ensured a safe and engaging trekking route, while CDL provided educational support by guiding participants on the fundamentals of photography and visual storytelling. The serene landscapes and changing light conditions at Lavasa offered the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning. The day began early in the morning with an orientation session led by the faculty coordinators and representatives ...

A Guest Lecture on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) was organized for the students of III B.Sc. Data Science, Economics and Analytics, and Computer Applications in collaboration with SDG Cell as part of their academic enrichment program. The session was conducted on 9th October, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM in Room No: 1127. The primary objective of this lecture was to enhance students’ awareness of Intellectual Property Rights and their significance in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The session began with a brief introduction of the resource persons followed by a warm welcome address. The distinguished speaker of the session is Dr. Niraj Kumar, Assistant Professor and Head of Higher Education and IPR Cell, KPR College of Arts and Science, who is an expert in the field of Intellectual Property and Technology Management. They provided an in-depth overview of the importance of IPR in safeguarding the rights of inventors and creators in a knowledge-based economy. The lectu...

The School of Business and Management Association (CUSBMA) of School of Business & Management-BBA at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus organized an informative and engaging seminar titled “ Aspirez Global Pathways: Overseas Study Seminar” on 18th October 2025 at 10:30 AM in the Auditorium, Management Block. The session, conducted in collaboration with Aspirez Career Consultancy LLP, was designed to guide students toward exploring higher education opportunities abroad and to equip them with a clear understanding of global study pathways and career prospects. The seminar brought together around 200 participants from the 3rd cluster of the BBA program, reflecting the growing enthusiasm among students to pursue international education. The event was coordinated by Dr. Akshaya AVR, with the support of student volunteers Taryn Moosa , Archit Agarwal, and Shourya Gupta. The program commenced with a welcome address and silent prayer, setting a professional and refle...

The Movie Night – Superman (2025) organized by the BBA Insights Newscast Committee (BINC) under the School of Business and Management (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, was held on 11th October 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Seminar Hall, Management Block. This engaging initiative was designed as part of BINC’s broader student engagement and community-building activities for the academic year 2025–26. The event brought together 86 students from the BBA department, offering them an opportunity to relax, connect, and participate in a collective cultural experience. Coordinated by Dr. Akshaya AVR and supported by two student volunteers, Sarang Sajivan and Ishita Dubey, the screening ran smoothly from start to finish. The setup included comfortable seating arrangements, sound and projection systems, and a mid-film interval to enhance the overall viewing experience. Although the event was structured as a recreational activity, it carried deeper layers of purpose and me...

The Huntopia Treasure Hunt was an innovative and interactive campus-wide initiative organized by the SDG Cell of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa , with the core objective of promoting awareness and understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through experiential learning. Held on 7th October 2025, the event transformed the Lavasa campus into an adventure-filled arena where students engaged in a dynamic learning experience that blended fun, collaboration, and sustainability education. The event began at the Activity Hub, where participants were briefed on the objectives, rules, and safety measures, as well as the central theme that connected each clue to specific SDGs. A total of twenty enthusiastic teams —comprising students from various departments—participated in the treasure hunt, highlighting the interdisciplinary spirit of the initiative. The teams competed to decode four sustainability-based riddles distributed across key campus locati...

The event “Storytelling Performance,” organized for MA English with Digital Humanities students at Christ University, Lavasa, is conceived as both an educational and creative platform. It invites students to bring folk stories, songs, or quips from their own communities and reinterpret them through staged, theatrical storytelling. Facilitated by Dr. Sangeeta Jawla, whose interdisciplinary practice spans folklore, performance, and material culture, the event integrates artistic expression with cultural inquiry, highlighting performance as a means of research, communication, and preservation. Dr. Jawla’s extensive experience working with museums, galleries, and performance spaces informs the pedagogical design of this session, where students are guided to select, analyze, and transform traditional stories into performative acts. Through embodiment, voice, gesture, rhythm, and improvisation, participants explore how oral narratives transcend the written word to become living, dynamic expr...

The workshop “Storytelling with Clay” conducted with MA English students specializing in Digital Humanities explored the dynamic relationship between narrative and material practice. Moving beyond the boundaries of conventional storytelling through written or spoken language, the session invited participants to experience narrative as an embodied and tactile process. By engaging with clay, students encountered a medium deeply rooted in human history, ritual, and creativity, discovering how stories can emerge through touch, form, and transformation. Facilitated by Dr. Sangeeta Jawla—whose interdisciplinary work brings together folklore, material culture, and Indian pottery traditions—the workshop foregrounded clay as a living archive of cultural memory. Drawing from her extensive fieldwork with potter communities across India, Dr. Jawla emphasized that clay is not only a material of craft but a vessel of meaning. In Indian cultural contexts, clay carries sacred associations: it is the ...