About
On November 24, 2022, the CMI Alumni Association hosted a Zoom catch-up to reconnect with alumni and get the ball rolling on alumni activities again. It had been a while since the last official meeting, so this was a great opportunity to bring everyone together, hear ideas, and figure out how to keep the association active. There was no set agenda—just an open space for conversation, brainstorming, and planning what comes next.
Event Summary
The Zoom meet saw a lively turnout, with around 50 alumni joining in. The session kicked off with introductions and casual conversations, allowing attendees to reconnect and share personal and professional updates. Madhavan then provided an overview of recent developments at CMI, including:
- Expansion of academic programs
- Addition of new faculty members
- Student growth
- Infrastructure developments (new land within SIPCOT, FC Kohli Centre, collaborations with BIRS)
After the updates, the conversation naturally shifted towards the role of the alumni association and how to strengthen its impact. Participants shared personal experiences about their transition from CMI to the next phases of their careers and discussed the importance of a structured alumni support network. The discussion touched upon ways to foster stronger ties between alumni and current students, improve communication, and create meaningful opportunities for collaboration.
Key Takeaways
- Alumni Support Forum: A platform where alumni can share advice and experiences about moving to new cities, switching jobs, applying for visas, or exploring higher studies.
- Better Communication Channels: The idea of starting an alumni WhatsApp or Telegram group.
- Alumni Funding: A single pooled fund for flexible contributions.
- Alumni Roundtable: A dedicated space for connecting with current students and sharing career insights.
- New Leadership: Election of new office bearers for the association.
- Alumni Talks and Mentorship: Talks by alumni in different career paths to guide current students.
- Alumni Newsletter/Blog: A platform to keep alumni engaged with updates, interviews, and community highlights.
- In-Person Alumni Meet: Set for January 14-15, 2023 at CMI.
The Zoom session was a great way to reconnect and spark ideas, showing strong enthusiasm for keeping the alumni network active.