Student Orientation Program 2025 Organized by C-PACE at SRHU

Published on: August 23, 2025

The Centre for Professional & Communication Enrichment (C-PACE) successfully organized the Student Orientation Program 2025 from 18th to 23rd August 2025 at the SRHU Campus, featuring both morning and post-lunch sessions. The program catered to freshly admitted students across various schools, including the School of Management Studies, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Yoga Sciences, School of Science and Technology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, and the School of Biosciences. Facilitated by Ms. Garima Kapoor, along with student coordinators Aditya Pyakurel, Saurav Rawat, Aman Negi, Payal Pal, and Anjali Goyal, the week-long orientation aimed to integrate new students into the SRHU academic and cultural environment.

The sessions introduced students to the SRHU Model United Nations (MUN), engaging them through interactive quizzes, club orientations, and fun activities designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and communication skills. A major highlight was the AIPPM Lok Sabha Mock Session, where participants experienced parliamentary-style debate formats on socially relevant topics such as “Stray Dogs in Urban India” and “India’s Current Position on Geopolitical Turmoil.” These sessions were instrumental in building students’ confidence and awareness of global issues.

Each school-specific session witnessed enthusiastic participation, with students actively engaging in discussions, sharing perspectives, and exploring avenues for creative expression. The launch of a Photography and Reel Competition on “Campus Amenities” further encouraged students to capture and present their unique view of campus life. Through a blend of structured learning and interactive engagement, the orientation program provided a strong foundation for academic and personal growth.

Overall, the Student Orientation Program 2025 effectively achieved its objective of familiarizing first-year students with SRHU’s ethos, nurturing leadership and communication skills, and fostering a sense of belonging within the university community.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.