Skill Varsity students showcase their Spanish language skills, win the applause of the Ambassador of Republic of Cuba
DSEU aims to create spaces for students from different backgrounds to study and advance in different fields: Prof Neharika Vohra, VC, DSEU
NEW DELHI:
Commemorating the crucial cultural connect between India and Cuba, the Kejriwal Government’s DSEU celebrated ‘Knowing Cuba Day’ with great enthusiasm. The festivities were attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba. The Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University hosted the first Spanish Language Day at Guru Nanak Dev DSEU Rohini Campus on 9th May 2022. The University along with the Republic of Cuba celebrated the uniqueness and cultural diversity of the two nations.
The special invitee for the event, His Excellency Alejandro Simancas Marin, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba along with Prof. Sonia Surabhi Gupta, Director, Centre for Spanish and Latin American Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia and senior leadership of DSEU including, Prof. (Dr.) Neharika Vohra, Vice Chancellor, DSEU, Prof. (Dr.) Snigdha Pattanik, Pro Vice Chancellor, DSEU, Prof. (Dr.) Rihan Khan Suri, Pro Vice Chancellor and other dignitaries were present at the occasion. Parents of many of the students also attended the event.
The 28 students of the BA Spanish program, Cultural Day presented a play on Student exchange experience with the Republic of Cuba, recitation of National Anthem of Cuba and India, enacting scenes from the popular Hindi movie Sholay in Spanish, and sang popular songs from Cuba and India, etc.
Prof. (Dr.) Neharika Vohra, while addressing the parents, students and other audience members, said, “About 4 months ago, these students of B.A. Spanish had put their trust in us and towards this program and today seeing them perform with such ease makes me proud that we have carried their trust with full responsibility. The diversity of our country has been a matter of pride to me as a citizen. Indians have the unconscious competence of ensuring people from varied backgrounds coexist and make space for each other’s development and growth. This has been our aim at the University as well – to create various spaces for a variety of students to study and advance in different fields. DSEU will look at creating cooperation with Cuba to bring the best for DSEU students in their various fields of study.”
Present at the occasion, His Excellency Alejandro Simancas Marin, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, expressed “We are happy to see this friendship. I recognise the effort and work that students have put towards various aspects of the event. The foundation to this bridge that we strengthen today was laid 62 years ago. The efforts that the University has put in towards this friendship is crucial and we look forward to working with DSEU and providing the youth of both countries the opportunity for learning the cultures, appreciating the diversity, through numerous initiatives.”
Prof. Patnaik, Pro VC at DSEU added “I’m happy to see our students achieve the skills and confidence within the first semester. We shall work towards creating more and more such opportunities for our students to gain greater knowledge and experience about Spanish speaking countries. Friendship with Cuba is our first and very significant step.”
The book ” Viva Latino 3 ” written by Shalu Chopra, who runs Mundo Latino, one of the main faculties in the program was also launched. The students spoke about the value of her method of teaching the language. Prof Sonia, from Jamia emphasised that learning a language is both a matter of skill and developing a love for the language. She said she felt that the students seem to be displaying the results of such pedagogy.
The Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University shall be beginning with the admissions for BA Spanish of AY 2022-23 soon.