Certificate Distribution

29th February 2020, Cultural Activity Association

• Certificate distribution ceremony was held on the 29th of February, 2020. The entire team of Cultural Association, Cultural Committee, and clubs under the association namely Cross Vibez, Music club and Theatre clubattended the event. The event was hosted by the Joint Cultural Secretary Kavya Pillai. The directors and members were given their year completion certificate and the Cultural Secretary Rajat Mogaveera was awarded with a trophy.

Vachu Anande

27th February 2020, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

Ms. Anuya Dharap, Ms. Vrushali Gupte, Ms. Varsha Muley, Ms. Pallavi Panchal (faculties from degree and junior college) and others recited poems, narrated stories on Gandhiji. This program was organized as a part of Marathi Bhasha Din and was presented as a part of a seminar on Gandhiji

Public Blood Donation Drive

17th February 2020, N S S

Public Blood Donation Drive was initiated by the NSS Unit by successfully collecting 370 units of blood from donors at Dadar Railway Station and Bandra Railway Station.

Blood Donation Drive 5

17th February 2020, N S S

Blood Donation Drive was organised by the NSS Unit at Dadar Railway Station in association with Sion Hospital Blood Bank and successfully collected 153 units of blood from donors.

A Guest Lecture and Alumni Interaction

13th February 2020, English Association

• A Guest Lecture and Alumni Interaction was conducted by Preethi Gopalakrishnan on ‘Effective PPT – making’ on 13th February 2020.

Blood Donation Drive 4

11th February 2020, N S S

Blood Donation Drive was organised by the NSS Unit at Dadar Railway Station in association with Sion Hospital Blood Bank and successfully collected 153 units of blood from donors.

Guest Lecture

8th February 2020, English Association

• A Guest Lecture and Alumni Interaction was conducted by Shrikant Iyer on ‘Blogging and Content-Writing’ on 8th February 2020॰

Blood Donation Drive 3

7th February 2020, N S S

Blood Donation Drive was organised by the NSS Unit at Dadar Railway Station in association with Sion Hospital Blood Bank and successfully collected 134 units of blood from donors .

Guest Lecture

5th February 2020, Politics Association

“Preparing an Orientation for UPSC & MPSC Examinations” by Sonia Gupta, Senior Faculty at Lakshya Academy (Mumbai). Ms. Gupta spoke on various aspects like the syllabus, exam patterns etc.

Stem Cell Donor Registry Drive

4th February 2020, N S S

Stem Cell Donor Registry Drive at SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion (W) to spread awareness about marrow donors registration and successfully registered 306 marrow donors .

Screening of ' Hasva Fasvi'

27th January 2020, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

Screening of a comdey marathi act was done followed by discussion.

Tamizh Thiruvizha 2K20

24th January 2020, Tamil Association

Celebration of Pongal Festivity & Traditional Food Stalls

Guest Lecture

23rd January 2020, Politics Association

Organized a guest lecture on “A History of Race & Affirmative Action in the United States” by Christopher Grossman, Chief of Political and Economic Affairs at the US Consulate General, Mumbai. Mr. Grossman spoke about the history and evolution of race relations in the US in contemporary times.

Lakshya Daayitva (2019-2020)

14th January 2020, N S S

Lakshya Daayitva, an annual inter-collegiate festival with the theme “Daayitva” meaning responsibility where 15 Colleges across Mumbai participated. The event comprised of various competitions such as street play, poster making, mono acting, socio-cultural dance performance, etc. in the College premises on 13th and 14th January 2020.

Rang Badlu Goshtinche

3rd January 2020, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

As a part of Utkarsha half story was presented to the students and they had to creatively complete the story.

Res Publica [UTKARSHA 2019]

2nd January 2020, Politics Association

Two politico-literary events viz. ‘Weaving Narratives’ (Photo Story) and ‘Poetry & Politics’ (Slam Poetry) were convened under ‘Res Publica’. The theme was based on contemporary socio-political issues.

Bulls of Wall Street (Utkarsha)

2nd January 2020, Commerce Association

The Commerce Association organised "Bulls of Wall Street", an inter-collegiate investment game consisting of 16 teams to test the knowledge, skills and ability of participants pertaining to stock market, real estate, investment banking and commodities market.

Hogwarts Express (Utkarsha 2019-20)

2nd January 2020, Cultural Activity Association

Hogwarts Express was a quiz and treasure hunt based on the Harry Potter franchise. The six teams who won were given custom wands and certificates.

'Anaitik' (Skit)

2nd January 2020, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

An excellent skit was presented by students on the topic of cloning. The actors received praise from audiences. The skit was thought provoking to the audiences.

Thinkers’ Labyrinth

2nd January 2020, Philosophy Association

The Philosophy Association organised ‘Thinkers’ Labyrinth’- a value-oriented game during Utkarsha, as part of the Literary Fest on 2nd January, 2020.

NSS Residential Camp

30th December 2019, N S S

NSS Residential Camp was organised by the College NSS Unit for 7 days to Gothegar Village, Asangaon, Maharashtra where the volunteers organised meetings, developed Compost Pit, restructured Library, conducted workshop on Self-defence and Yoga, Health Check-up, painted classrooms. conducted interactive learning sessions on technological and social topics and even managed to cook food for themselves from 24th December 2019 to 30th December, 2019.

Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan lecture series on “Opportunities in Biote

21st December 2019, Biotechnology Association

• Dr. Rajalakshmi Amudan lecture series on “Opportunities in Biotechnology” supported by SIES college PSA was conducted on 21st December 2019. The purpose of this lecture series was to reach out to our alumni and to get them to inspire the current batch of students on their onward journey. Four of our alumni, Mr Mukund Shankar, Manager, Projects, Scigenics (India) Pvt. Ltd; Dr Swati Jadhav, Team leader, Advanced enzymes Ltd; Mr Rajesh Yadav, CEO and Founder of Aerobiosys Innovations Pvt Ltd and Ms Neha Pawar, Water Sanitation and Hygiene specialist (WASH) engaged in diverse careers addressed the students.

Amchi Mumbai

16th December 2019, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

The culture of Mumbai was explored by students via skits, songs, dances etc. Mrs. Bharati Patil added a famous marathi actress graced the occassion by addressing the students. A few studets from SYBA had put up a stall of Vada Pav, which got overwhelming response.

Online Slogan Writing Competition - “Save Environment Save Mank

12th December 2019, Commerce Association

The Commerce Association organised an online Slogan Writing Competition on “Save Environment Save Mankind” at intra-collegiate level where 16 students participated in making slogans to create awareness and sensitization among fellow students to develop love and care for the environment.

Formal Day

12th December 2019, Cultural Activity Association

• Formals and Chocolate day was held on 12th December,2019. Students of the college dressed up in smart Formal wear and gifted chocolates to their dear ones which were purchased at the stalls set up by the team. All college students were invited to be a part of the college days by dressing up in western formals. The boys in tuxedos and girls in gowns.The students gathered around the quadrangle after their individual picture sessions to see the event ‘Mr and Ms SIES’

Mr. and Ms. SIES

12th December 2019, Cultural Activity Association

Mr. and Ms. SIES was a personality pageant open for all the college students. The event was conducted in the quadrangle. This year the team planned for the pageant to comprise of two rounds first a talent round and second a personality round. In the first round the participants must display their talents within the time frame of one minute. The participants are scored and shortlisted to the next round upon the judge’s discretion. In the second round the judges ask a question which can be a situation-based question where the judges give a situation and ask the participant what they would do in the said situation or a question based on their talent displayed.The event was hosted by the Joint Cultural Secretary Kavya Pillai. The judges were CA Avin Shah and Ms.Benifer Wykes.There were 35 participants and the title of Mr and Ms SIES was won by Archit Shettygar (SYJC arts) and Fareha Kazi (SYBA).

Carnatic Concert - ' In Memoriam'

12th December 2019, Cultural Activity Association

A Carnatic Vocal and Instrumental Concert in memory of Bharat Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi on Wednesday, 11th December 2019

In Memoriam

11th December 2019, Cultural Activity Association

• 'In Memoriam' was a concert held as a tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr. M S Subbulakshmi. The concert had two sections, one for renowned carnatic artists and the other for the SIES students and alumni to perform. The auditions for the alumni and students was held on the 28th November2019. The judges for the eliminations were Sri Aditya Rajagopalan , Sri G.Krishnan , Dr. Lakshmi Muthukumar and Ms. Sudha B. The performers for the concert were Ms.Siddhi Krishnan and Ms. Nitya Rajendran with the accompanists Mr. Aditya Rajagopalan and Mr. S. Balasubramaniam. The chief guest was Mr Ganesh Kumar, Chairman, Fine Arts Society, Chembur.

Mr. and Ms. Traditional

11th December 2019, Cultural Activity Association

This was an online event where images submitted to the team’s official social media handle would be uploaded on the Instagram story feature and students would vote for Mr. and Ms. Traditional.

Traditional and Rose Day

11th December 2019, Cultural Activity Association

Traditional and Rose Day was for all the college students to dress up in Indian traditional wear and gift roses to loved ones that were purchased at the stalls set up by the team. The students dressed up in traditional wear and gifted roses to their dear ones. The team also planned for an online event called Mr. and Ms. Traditional 2019, where images submitted to the team’s official social media handle would be uploaded on the Instagram story feature and student would vote for Mr. and Ms. Traditional. All college students gathered in the quadrangle post lectures for their pictures which were submitted for the online competition.

In Memoriam

11th December 2019, Tamil Association

A tribute to the Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S.Subbulakshmi – Organized a Jam of some of the best Vocalist and Instrumentalist in association with Cultural Association

Karthigai Deepam

11th December 2019, Tamil Association

A Special Kolam Competition – An event to showcase ones Artistry with Colors and Intricate Traditional Patterns

Blood Donation Drive 2

5th December 2019, N S S

Blood Donation Drive was organised by the NSS Unit in the College premises in association with Sion Hospital Blood Bank and successfully collected 224 units of blood from donors.

Sindhipom Seyalpaduvom

3rd December 2019, Tamil Association

An Interactive and Brainstorming on broad topic ‘LOVE’

HIV Aids Awareness Drive

1st December 2019, N S S

HIV Aids Awareness Drive in Sion – Dharavi area through Street Play and Rally on account of World Aids Day.

In Memoriam - Elimination

28th November 2019, Cultural Activity Association

The auditions for the alumni and students was held as an elimination round for the event, 'In Memoriam '. The judges were Sri Aditya Rajagopalan , Sri G.Krishnan , Dr. Lakshmi Muthukumar and Ms. Sudha B.

Lung Cancer Awareness Drive

27th November 2019, N S S

Lung Cancer Awareness Drive through Street Play in association with D.S. Research Centre outside Kamarajar Memorial English High School, Dharavi.

The Constitution Quiz

26th November 2019, Politics Association

a Quiz Event based on the Constitution of India as part of the ‘Constitution Day’ celebration.

Workshop

20th November 2019, English Association

A creative writing workshop titled ‘Murder Mystery Mantras’ was conducted by the novelist Mr. Salil Desai, on 20th November 2019. Mr. Desai interacted with the students and spoke about the features of a Mystery Novel as well as the process of writing one.

Beach Clean up Drive at Girgaon Choupaty

14th November 2019, N S S

Beach Clean up Drive at Girgaon Choupaty, Charni Road.

Vasippom Nesippom

15th October 2019, Tamil Association

Observed “Maharashtra Reading Day"

Beach Clean up Drive at Chimnai Beach

2nd October 2019, N S S

Beach Clean up Drive at Chimnai Beach, Bandra in association with Aarna Foundation and Shri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation.

Bhondla

1st October 2019, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

As every year typical Maharashtrian cultural program was organized by Ms. Anuya Dharap . She organizes this every year to preserve a tradition and to make students aware that such tradition exists. Typically people sing songs, depicting the early life of females, expressing how the in laws treated them, how their life revolved around others. These were organized in the past so that females could come together and vent and express their feelings, since otherwise there was no opportunity for females to leave the house . Around 100 students including past students and 10 teachers attended the program.

Pattimandram

30th September 2019, Tamil Association

A Navaratri Special Debate Competition titled ‘Whether Tamil Culture and Language are Flourishing or Withering in Mumbai city’

Pulse Polio Drive

20th September 2019, N S S

Pulse Polio Drive in association with Matunga Dispensary (BMC) to give polio vaccines to children in households from Sion area and publicly at Dadar Railway Station from 15th September, 2019 to 20th September, 2019.

Chitrapat ani Charcha ( Movie followed by discussion)

16th September 2019, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

Ms. Anuya Dharap organized the movie screening of the film " Chalk and Duster" to celebrate teacher's day. The movie covers various aspects of the academic life , some of them are teacher student relationship, including the communication. Students enjoyed talking about the film since it deals with their own concerns, they expressed that there was a need for these kinds of activities in the college. Approximately 70 students attended it.

Blood Donation Drive 1

13th September 2019, N S S

Blood Donation Drive was organised by the NSS Unit in the College premises in association with Sion Hospital Blood Bank and successfully collected 142 units of blood from donors.

Digital Poster Making Competition

10th September 2019, Commerce Association

A Digital Poster Making Competition on environmental issues of Amazon Forest Fire and Save Aarey to develop care and concern towards nature.

Ganpati Idol Workshop

27th August 2019, Cultural Activity Association

ECO- friendly Ganpati workshop held by the Cultural Association along with team Khula Aasman behind the gymkhana for students and teachers was a great success with a large turnout for all 4 batches.

Talent Mania

26th August 2019, Cultural Activity Association

Talent Mania powered by Himalaya and Adlabs Imagica was an interdepartmental competition for first year students of both degree and junior college to participate in. This year the team planned for the pageant to comprise of two rounds first a talent round and second a personality round. In the first round the participants displayed their talents within the time frame of one minute. The participants were scored and shortlisted to the next round upon the judge’s discretion. In the second round the judges asked a question which was a situation-based question.The winners of the personality pageant who took the title of Mr and Ms Fresher are Rohak Nair (FYJC Arts) and Adithi Hegde (FYBMS)

Pravas- Eka Sainikacha ( Journey of a soldier)

19th August 2019, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

Retired Major Vinay Shreekant Degaonkar shared his experiences of being in the service of Indian Army. He encouraged the students to join the Army. Listening to the first hand experience had a deeper impact on student. The program helped students realize the importance of Defense, and helped imbibe a feeling of Gratitude towards the defense. NCC, NSS and around 60 students attended the same.

HIV AIDS Campaign

14th August 2019, N S S

HIV AIDS Campaign where the NSS volunteers conducted a HIV AIDS Campaign, for which they made posters, e-posters, essay on HIV AIDS and HIV AIDS symbol out of human chain on 13th and 14th August, 2019.

Guest Lecture

13th August 2019, English Association

On 13th August 2019, a book discussion was conducted by Dr Gita Viswanath with regard to her debut novel “Twice it happened”, where she spoke about the process of writing and publishing. The event ended with an interactive Q&A session with the students.

Brand IQ Version 3.0

30th July 2019, Commerce Association

Brand IQ Version 3.0, an intra-collegiate competition to test the participant’s knowledge and awareness about local and global brands in industry and the area of operations.

Film Screenings and review

29th July 2019, English Association

• The English Association, under the Film Appreciation Society, screened its first movie, ‘Omkara’ directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, which is an Indian adaptation of Shakespeare’s Tragedy “Othello”, on 29th July 2019. Several other movies like ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’, ‘Court’, ‘Emma’, ‘Dance like a Man’, ‘Jaane bhi do Yaaro’, and ‘Under the Shadow’ were also screened which were followed by extensive discussion amid the students

Guest Lecture

26th July 2019, Politics Association

In collaboration with Praja Foundation on “Empowering Citizens through Right to Information” by Mr. Shailesh Gandhi, Former Chief Information Commissioner (CIC)

Taiwanese dance workshop

19th July 2019, Cultural Activity Association

Taiwanese dance workshop was conducted by Taiwanese dance performers for SIES college students to teach them about the Taiwanese culture. The event started with the trainers introducing themselves and playing a video that showed the Taiwanese dance form being performed by them and their school of dance. While the video played the trainers took turns in explaining the different dance positions, their importance and meaning to the students and professors This was followed by a warmup session that invited the students and interested professors to do some stretching exercises prior to the dance session.

16th July 2019, Commerce Association

The Commerce Association began its events with a guest lecture delivered by our 1993 BCom alumni, CA Anand Krishnamoorthy, Director, Capita India Ltd. on “Leveraging Commerce Education into the Corporate World”.

Namacha Gajar

15th July 2019, Marathi Vangmaya Mandal

This was a cultural program to celebrate the occasion of Aashadi Ekadashi. Shree Vikas Gokhale delivered a 'Pravachan (speech typically related to God)' he extensively spoke about the ' Ahankara- An Enemy' . He spoke about a very important topic, giving simple examples. He rightly pointed out that the Ahankara was always punished if any of the religious text was consulted. A few teachers also participated enthusiastically singing various Abhangas (devotional songs). Around 60 students attended the program.

Guest Lecture

11th July 2019, English Association

On 11th July 2019, Shayonnita Mallik, the sub editor of ‘Scroll’, delivered a talk on ‘The Art of Newspaper Reporting”, wherein she spoke about Careers in Journalism and social media as a medium for awareness

Value Lab-2019-2020

9th July 2019, Value Lab

Value Lab-2019-2020

Beach Clean Up Drive (Mithi River)

30th June 2019, N S S

Beach Clean Up Drive in association with an organisation named “Beach Please” to understand about untreated waste and how rivers are affected by it at the Mithi River.

International Yoga Day

21st June 2019, N S S

International Yoga Day at University of Mumbai, Fort Campus where the volunteers participated and performed yoga asanas.

Tree Plantation Drive at Aarey Colony

28th May 2019, N S S

Tree Plantation Drive at Aarey Colony, Goregaon where NSS volunteers sowed seeds, watered plants, planted saplings and learned about its maintenance.

Election Duty

29th April 2019, N S S

The NSS Volunteers were appointed for Election Duty to assist the Voters throughout their voting procedures on the day of Lok Sabha Elections.

Game of Start-ups (Utkarsha)

3rd January 2020, Commerce Association

The Association organised "Game of Start-ups", an inter-collegiate event consisting of 8 participants to evaluate student’s ideas, potential and calibre for initiating and developing business proposal across various fields.