Investiture Ceremony of CUSBMA & BINC

The Inaugural Ceremony of the Christ University School of Business and Management Association (CUSBMA) and the BBA Insights Newscast Committee (BINC) was held on 10th September 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the Auditorium, Central Block, at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus. The event marked the formal commencement of the activities for the academic year 2025-26 and was attended by approximately 250 students from Cluster 1 of the BBA program, along with faculty members. The ceremony was coordinated by Dr. Akshaya AVRwith support from a team of student volunteers.

The event was designed as a formal and momentous occasion to set the tone for student engagement, leadership, and collaborative initiatives within the School of Business and Management. It began with a warm welcome followed by addresses from the Head of Department and the Academic Coordinator, who shared their vision and goals for the upcoming year. Their speeches emphasized the importance of holistic student development, interdisciplinary learning, and leadership training, which form the cornerstone of the University’s academic culture.

A particularly notable feature of the event was the Faculty Coordinator’s presentation, which was grounded in data and analysis. The presentation not only reviewed the achievements and highlights of the previous academic year but also demonstrated the outcomes of student participation in association and committee activities. This reflective exercise was further enriched by two short films that offered a retrospective look at the milestones accomplished by CUSBMA and BINC in the past year. Together, these segments created a sense of pride and continuity among the students, while reinforcing the significance of carrying forward the legacy of excellence.

The highlight of the event was the official launch of BINC’s monthly newscast, “Convergence”. The unveiled edition, Volume 2, Issue 1, was titled “Future Proofing Your Health” and focused on the theme of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being). This choice of theme not only reflected the committee’s commitment to producing meaningful and socially relevant content but also highlighted the University’s larger vision of integrating global sustainability agendas into academic and co-curricular activities. The newscast launch symbolized innovation, creativity, and the application of analytical skills by students in exploring contemporary issues.

Another significant component of the ceremony was the investiture of the newly elected student leaders of CUSBMA and BINC. The leaders were formally honored with badges and undertook an oath-taking ceremony, pledging their commitment to their roles and responsibilities. This solemn moment underscored the importance of accountability, leadership, and teamwork in shaping the student body’s culture and strengthening the spirit of association-driven initiatives.

The event was successful in achieving its objectives of officially inaugurating the associations, motivating students to actively participate, and instilling a sense of ownership among student leaders. The integration of reflective elements, such as data-driven presentations and retrospective films, with forward-looking initiatives like the newscast launch and leadership investiture, ensured a balanced blend of tradition, innovation, and vision. Overall, the ceremony left a strong impact on stakeholders by enhancing student motivation, reinforcing faculty-student collaboration, and encouraging a culture of responsibility and innovation. It also highlighted best practices such as connecting co-curricular activities with sustainable development themes, fostering leadership through structured processes, and creating platforms like BINC to bridge academics with practical, skill-oriented outputs. The Inaugural Ceremony of CUSBMA and BINC thus set a purposeful and aspirational tone for the academic year, promising another cycle of impactful learning and student engagement.