Study Hall Hosts ‘Art With Heart’ Exhibition at Lalit Kala Academy

Lucknow, July 26, 2024 – Study Hall Educational Foundation (SHEF) organized the ‘Art With Heart’ exhibition at Lalit Kala Academy, Aliganj, showcasing the remarkable artistic talents of students from all its units. The exhibition was inaugurated on July 26 by the esteemed Padmashri Dr Vidya Vindu Singh. The event commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp, accompanied by a harmonious performance on the harmonium and vocals by Dr. Biju Bhagwati.

The ‘Art With Heart’ exhibition features an impressive array of artwork, including paintings, murals, lino art, and illustrations. Padmashri Dr Vidya Vindu Singh, while appreciating the artwork, remarked, “Art is a powerful tool for emotional well-being, offering a healthy outlet for emotions and alleviating stress. I am truly impressed by the beautiful artworks created by the students of SHEF. Their immense talent promises a bright future ahead.”

Dr Urvashi Sahni, Founder and CEO of SHEF said, “Study Hall integrates arts into school curriculums. It enhances the learning process by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional well-being among students. Artistic activities such as painting encourage students to express themselves uniquely, develop problem-solving skills, and build cultural awareness.”

The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Meenakshi Bahadur, Principal of Study Hall, Meenakshi Shah, Vice Principal, Rakhee Panjwani principal of Prerna Girls School, Pratima Srivastava principal of Center For Learning, Anand Chitravanshi – Chief Operating Officer at SHEF and Heads of various SHEF units. A captivating dance performance by Study Hall students added an extra touch of charm to the evening. SHEF integrates various art forms into its curriculum, recognizing the value of art in enriching the learning process. Through cultural appreciation, fostering empathy, promoting mental well-being, and holistic development, SHEF ensures a comprehensive educational experience for its students. 

The exhibition is open to the public from Saturday, July 27, to Thursday, August 1, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily at Lalit Kala Academy, Aliganj.

Convocation ceremony of Prerna Girls held

Lucknow: Prerna Girls & Boys School and Center For Learning School (CFL), units of the Study Hall Educational Foundation (SHEF), organised their convocation ceremony to celebrate the successful results of their students. The chief guest for the occasion was Ruchita  Chaudhary, AGD, 1090 Police (W.C.S.O) and the guest of honour was Gary Everett, Principal of La Martiniere Boys College.

The event started with Ganesh Vandana. The principal of Prerna Girls School, Rakhee Panjwani, and principal Pratima Srivastava, principal of CFL, addressed the parents to thank them for their support and congratulated the students for their achievements. Dr Urvashi Sahni, founder and CEO of SHEF congratulated the graduating students, she said, “Every aspect of education at Prerna — the teachers, the curriculum, the culture of the school, is focused on helping the girls build a sense of themselves as equal persons worthy of being respected by themselves and their communities. We don’t just focus on academic excellence, but to empower them and to build a capacity to aspire, to take charge of their lives, and to flourish.”

108 students who excelled in the NIOS Board examinations were felicitated in the ceremony. The top three scorers in class 10th and 12th of Prerna Girls were awarded the Late Rajendra Mohini Satpal Malhotra Memorial Scholarship.

The guest of honour, Gary Everett, Principal of La Martiniere Boys College, said, “The transformation that is taking place in the lives of your children is evident. They come from a very challenging background, they know the suffering of our country. I urge all the students to dream. You will carry out the vision of your school and bridge the inequalities in this country.”

Sonal from Prerna Girls, shared her experience with the audience. “I feel proud to be a part of Prerna, we are taught that girls are equal and have every right to a life of their own choosing. This has helped me become a confident individual. This has helped me become. With my teacher’s support I was able to do well in my class 12th examination.” She also thanked her teachers and parents.

Neelu the class 10th topper at Prerna Girls said, “My school has given me dreams and opportunities to fulfil them. I am thrilled to join Study Hall. The teachers are very supportive. However I do miss my friends and teachers at Prerna but I can see them anytime because we are on the same campus.” Neelu’s outstanding performance has earned her a scholarship to Study Hall, one of Lucknow’s top CBSE schools, where she will continue her education and prepare for her NEET exams.

Shakti Mishra, a student of class 12th at CFL said, “CFL’s tailored approach to education allowed me to manage my time effectively, ensuring I could devote ample energy to both my studies and my athletic career. Balancing rigorous training sessions and competitive matches with academic responsibilities is no easy feat. And my teachers were at every step of the way supporting me.” Shakti is a tennis player who ranked at 57 in All India Ranking last year. She has won All India Tennis Association (AITA) and Universal tennis Ratings (UTR) tournaments as well as competed in International Tournaments.

The event carried enthralling musical and dance performances by the students. The ceremony was concluded with a gracious vote of thanks by the Prerna’s Vice Principal Roli Saxena and the National Anthem.

Lucknow LS polls 2024: Study Hall College students perform Nukkad Natak to raise awareness regarding voting

Lucknow: Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, students from Study Hall College in Lucknow took to the streets to raise awareness about voting through Nukkad Natak. Over 1,250 community members were engaged through the plays held at prominent locations including Transport Nagar, Traffic Park Krishna Nagar, Alambagh bus, Shalimar Gateway Mall stand metro station, Smriti Upawan Chauraha, and GyanSetu- Community transformation centers in villages.

Krirandeep Kaur, a B.COM student, emphasized, “We are the largest democracy in the world and we are about to have elections. We must understand the importance of our vote and practice being a democratic citizen of our country.”

Aryan, a B.C.A student, added, “Our vote is our voice. It’s crucial for everyone to participate and make informed choices. We want our communities to go and vote, because it’s important.”

Shivani, teacher at Gyan Setu Harduiya center,said, “Initiatives like this are essential to educate the community members to understand why they should vote. Through this play my community understood the power of their vote and the students encouraged them to participate in the democratic process.”

Directed by Mr. Nitish Bhardwaj, Theatre Faculty at Study Hall College, the Nukkad Natak aims to inspire local residents to vote responsibly. Established in 2016, Study Hall College (SHC) is a high quality undergraduate degree college, affiliated to the University of Lucknow and currently offers Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (BA – JMC), Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA), Bachelors in Commerce (BCom), and Bachelors in Computer Applications (BCA). 

GyanSetu (Bridges for Learning) is a network of micro-education social ventures run by Study Hall Educational Foundation. Children who are out of school go through an accelerated learning program at the GyanSetu center. Upon completing the program, they are enrolled in formal schools, and are offered continuous supplementary education and support at their local GyanSetu center to ensure that they stay in school.

Training Session By SOFTFLEW

Name of Company: SOFTFLEW Technologies and Training Institute

About the event:

BCA students at Study Hall College got hands-on experience on “React JS” during a professional training workshop led by industry expert Mohd Ale Mustafa from Softflew Technologies and Training Institute, a software development company based in Lucknow.

ReactJS is an advanced Javascript platform designed for web & app development for Android & iOS operating systems.

The students were also felicitated with certificates for completing the workshop.

Topic:  ReactJS

Facilitator:     1) Mr.Mohd Ale Mustafa

                        2) Mr. Mohd Ayan

                        3) Ms. Tuba

Guest Lecture (In BCA Department)

Name of Guest: Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh (Ph.D., IIT Madras) From VIT, Chennai.

About the event:

Students learned the application of advanced mathematical techniques to deal with linear & non-linear Partial Differential Equations (PDEs). In an engrossing lecture by Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh, Senior Assistant Professor at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai,  students discussed the use of computer software like MATLAB & Mathematica to get exact & approximate solutions to PDEs.

Topic: Application of Numerical Methods to deal PDEs.

India’s Daughters Campaign: Study Hall children break gender stereotypes, perform Nukkad Natak at Shalimar Gateway Mall

Lucknow: Study Hall children presented a “Nukkad Natak,” themed around challenging gender roles and advocating for change at Shalimar Gateway Mall on Saturday, 28th April. This was carried out as a part of the India’s Daughters Campaign (IDC), an annual girls’ empowerment campaign by Study Hall Educational Foundation (SHEF) that aims to raise awareness around violence against women. The Nukkad natak shed light on sharing responsibilities at home, to create an equal and just world for everyone. Over 150 people were present and the event garnered over 100 signatures on a pledge to end violence against women.

The street play, a cornerstone of the IDC, aims to dismantle gender stereotypes and urge individuals to reconsider their mindsets regarding gender-based discrimination.

“Achieving equality requires the active participation of boys and men,” said Priyanka Saxena, Program Manager IDC at SHEF. “Through this year’s campaign, we aim to mobilize and educate boys and men to become advocates for gender justice.”

Uplabdhi, a student of class 10th at Study Hall said,  “We are raising awareness through drama that we need to challenge gender stereotypes and we need to create an equal and just society for everyone to thrive in.”

Bhartendu, teacher at Study Hall said, “Through India’s Daughters Campaign we are raising awareness regarding violence against women and the urgent need to take action against it. We must educate men and boys to build gender lens and sensitivity in order to bring change.”

Recognizing the need for a holistic approach to address gender inequality, the campaign emphasizes the importance of boys and men in the fight against violence against women. While efforts to empower girls and women are crucial, it is equally imperative for boys to challenge patriarchal norms and foster an egalitarian society. Since its inception in 2012, the India’s Daughters Campaign has witnessed remarkable growth, reaching over 1.1 million community members and 232,000 students in its latest edition in 2019. This year, the campaign takes a unique approach by placing boys and men at the forefront of discussions on gender inequality.

Felicitation Program of  Participants Fusion Fest -2024

Venue: BCA 1st Year Classroom (ground floor)

About the event: To honor the students who had participated in Fusion Fest 2024 event organized by IMRT Business School from 16-18th April 2024.

Name of Students

1.                                                                                                                                                         Himangi Yadav- BCA – Gold Medal – Mehandi Competition

2.                                                                                                                                                         Sapna Gupta – BA JMC – Gold Medal – Painting & Sketching Competition

3.                                                                                                                                                         Nahid Khan – BBA – Bronze Medal – Debate Competition

4.                                                                                                                                                         Babli Sharma – BBA – Bronze Medal – Mehandi Competition

5.                                                                                                                                                         Saumya Singh – BCA – Bronze Medal – Shot put Throw

6.                                                                                                                                                         Nahid Khan – BBA – Bronze Medal – 100 Mt race (women)

7.                                                                                                                                                         Naitik Patel – BBA – Consolation – Solo Dance Competition

8.                                                                                                                                                         Kiran Deep Kaur – B Com

9.                                                                                                                                                         Khusboo Sahu

10.  Bhavya Srivastava

11.  Ankit Verma

12.  Anshika Yadav

13.  Anshika Gupta

14.  Janvi – BBA

15.  Hari ratan

16.  Sandhya

17.  Aryan Mishra – — Consolation Prize – Nukkad Natak

18.  Sumit B Com

19.  Vaibhav B Com Sports event

20. Sumit Kumar BCA – Singing

21. Urvashi – BBA Singing

Event Highlight

1.                                                                                                                                                         Welcome Speech by Dr Prashant Kumar

2.                                                                                                                                                         Medal Distribution by Ruth Ma’am and Dean Ma’am

3. Nukkad Natak Certificate by Nitish Sir

4.                                                                                                                                                         Video made by student highlighting their journey in event presented

5.                                                                                                                                                         Wind up of program and Vote of Thanks by Dr Prashant Kumar

6. Group Photographs

7.  Participants interaction with Director Sir

Event Coordinator –   Dr Prashant Kumar

Fusion Fest at IMRT Lucknow-

About the Event-

Institute of Management and Research Technology organized an Annual event named Fusion Fest from 16th to 18th april at Gomti Nagar Lucknow.

Students from all departments have participated in various events.

Faculty Coordinator- Priyanka Raj Modanwal(BBA)                                  Dr. Prashant Kumar (BBA)

Ambedkar Jayanti Celebration-

About the Event-

To enlighten the contribution of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in the society, Study Hall College organized a literary event on 15th april at our college campus.

Students and faculties of Study Hall College represented the glimpse of Babasaheb`s life journey through speech and poetry.

Speakers– Sherril Andria Singh from BJMC department (Host)

                Dr. Himanshu Singh from BJMC department (Director)

                Dr. Neha Mahendra from BCA department (Dean Academics)

Overall Event Coordinator– Priyanka Raj Modanwal (BBA department)

Participants-All Departments