LPU pledges clean environment on World Science Day
LPU pledges clean environment on World Science Day
Tweet-- In order to keep up with the spirit of World Science Day today, Lovely Professional University reiterated its commitment to support Green Education in its campus. World Science Day, is celebrated by UNESCO to reaffirm the virtues of scientific research for promoting the development of nations and peoples, in tandem with fostering peace and a sustainable future. LPU supported this endeavor by asking the students and teachers to pledge the stoppage of wastage in terms of electricity, paper and fuel. The faculty and the students were dressed in green to mark the jubilation.
LPU has already been very actively spreading the message of conserving nature amongst its students by making its campus paperless. Scientific Poster Competition and Quiz Competition based on the principles of Science and Technology from evolution to latest advancements were also organized to initiate further involvement from the students. Such activities increase awareness. "We all know the importance of a Green Environment, but through the ideas and knowledge shared by the peers and the faculty, I know how to preserve it," said Samriti Sharama a student of B Tech (Hons.) Biotech, who participated in the event.
LPU, which is the education provider of more than 25,000 students thinks it is their responsibility to make its students cognizant with the changing environment. Global warming and its consequences. Mrs. Rashmi Mittal who was present on the occasion to felicitate the winners of the competions said "Children these days spend maximum time at schools and colleges and thus it is the responsibility of an educational institute to inculcate good habits in its students. Through such an initiative, we have tried to make all our students mindful of ways to a better future."
The Quiz contest was won jointly by a team comprising of Samriti Sharma, Sunil and Amandeep. Akishore won the "Best Painter Award", where he aesthetically depicted the glory of Mother Earth through a beautiful program.
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About LPU
Started with a vision to be the global hub of professional and scholastic excellence, LPU is the largest university in India. LPU is a technology driven campus spread over 600 acres at an accessible location at the entry of Jallandhar city and has 24000 students from 23 states and 5 countries in over 150 programs. LPU provides a whole range of integrated, under graduate and post graduate courses in various disciplines. LPU is a progressive education provider focused to provide professional education to its students to fit well in the industry. The curriculum is revised continually by taking feedback from industry leaders and a host of trainings are conducted by professional training companies to evolve students into confident personalities. The industry relevant curriculum has helped LPU students get maximum placements even in recession. LPU got its 2500 students placed in the current year. LPU also has been one of the biggest recruiters at IIT and hired more than 200 students from IITs for various disciplines in LPU.
The university displays a vast cultural diversity with students from 23 different states and five countries. Innovative curriculum, unmatched Pedagogy and vast infrastructure has made LPU featured among top schools in various categories Like:
A++ Ranking by Business India, 2009
1st in Infrastructure in India by financial Express, 2009
Awarded with Best University Golden Lotus Award by Business Digest, 2009
2nd Best University in North India by Financial Express, 2009
3rd Best University to be enrolled in further Studies by Business Barons, 2009
16th Best Private University (all India) by Times of India, 2009
29th India's Top B-School Brands by Business Barons, 2009