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Hans India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Universities should serve as sanctuaries of ideas and ideation: V-P Dhankhar
The state of education defines not only the state of academics, but the state of the nation, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Monday, calling for universities to grow into sanctuaries of ideas and ideation. Addressing vice-chancellors of universities at a conference of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the V-P said, 'When we look back to our ancient history, we are reminded of our rich past. It is time Bharat must build world-class institutions, not just to teach, but to pioneer.' He also unveiled a commemorative Coffee Table Book depicting 100 years of excellence of AIU in higher education. The Vice President also called for universities to play the role of social change. 'Our universities are not merely meant to hand out degrees. The degrees must carry great weightage. Universities have to be sanctuaries of ideas and ideation, crucibles of innovation. They have to catalyse big change.' 'That responsibility rests on the Vice-Chancellors, in particular, and the academia in general. Therefore, I appeal to you: there must be space for disagreement, debate, dialogue and discussion. Abhivyakti, Vaad Vivaad, Anant Vaad are inalienable facets of our civilisation and democracy,' he said. Stressing on innovations, Dhankhar said, 'We cannot remain perpetual students of Western innovation when our demographic dividend positions us as the world's knowledge epicentre. These are not mere disciplines. These are levers of assurance of our sovereignty in all times to come.' Focusing on the reach of institutions, the V-P said, 'Many of our institutions have remained brownfield. Let us fall in line with the global groove, let's go green. Greenfield institutions alone bring about equitable distribution of these knowledge centres.' He said there are places that are untouched by the growth of these institutions. A large section of the population is deprived of these benefits on account of distance. 'Let us go in for greenfield institutions in areas that have so far not benefited from such institutions,' he said. Dhankhar also motivated heads of institutions to promote affordable education. 'Vice-Chancellors are not only the watchdogs, but also impregnable bulwarks to commodification and commercialisation of education, because one of our fundamental objectives to transform the nation is affordability and accessibility of quality education for ordinary people,' he said. The two-day conference to celebrate the establishment of AIU is themed 'Envisioning Future Higher Education: The Pivotal Role of India'. The event is being attended by 300 vice-chancellors from across the country. Another 200 VCs will join the event online. The conference is focused on releasing an action plan for the transformation of higher education and preparing a policy note on 'Future of Higher Education'.
The Print
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
VP Dhankhar to inaugurate National Conference of Vice Chancellors in Noida on Monday
The conference will be attended by around 300 vice chancellors from across the country while about 200 will attend through virtual mode. The theme of the two-day national conference of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) is 'Envisioning Future Higher Education: The Pivotal Role of India'. Noida, Jun 22 (PTI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will inaugurate the National Conference of Vice Chancellors to celebrate 100 years of establishment of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at Amity University in Noida on Monday. Talking to PTI, Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor Amity University, UP, said, 'Inaugural session of the conference will be graced by Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Monday, at Amity University, Noida along with Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group.' She added that the Vice President will unveil a commemorative Coffee Table Book depicting 100 years of excellence of AIU in higher education. 'Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh will be the Chief Guest during Valedictory Session on Tuesday,' she added. Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, President, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), shared, 'The Conference will be attended by around 300 vice chancellors from all over India in person, and about 200 vice chancellors will attend the conference through virtual mode.' 'The conference will also be attended by officials from various Government of India ministries, and representatives from apex bodies such as AICTE, NAAC, NDSC, ICAR, among others, as speakers,' he added. Pathak added that the conference will focus on the main outcomes which will lead to the declaration of a comprehensive action plan for the transformation of higher education in India and by bringing a policy paper on 'Future of Higher Education'. PTI COR NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Hurwitz Celebrates 9:30 Club's 45th Anniversary With:
- 44x44x44, A New Backstage Photo Exhibit Unveiling at The Atlantis - Limited Edition Re-Issue and Expansion of its Long Sold-Out Coffee Table Book 9:30 - A Time and a Place - Debut of a New Instagram Account Spotlighting I.M.P.'s Concert Photography Archives, @ItsMyPhotoDC - 15th Pollstar Nightclub of the Year Award WASHINGTON, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Since first opening its doors 45 years ago on May 30, 1980, the 9:30 Club has hosted more than 11,000 artists and nearly 8 million fans. That's a lot of music, and a lot of memories. That's more than 11,000 nights of irreplicable experiences; unique performances and interactions that each strike like lightning. And while you can't bottle lightning, you can photograph it. Jim Saah has been doing just that for almost as long as the 9:30 Club has been open, capturing his first show at the original 9:30 Club on October 17th, 1982. When people picture the original 9:30 Club, with all of its grit and grime and myth and music, one name is synonymous with those images, and that's Jim. "After sundown, '80s D.C. belonged to the punks and outsiders," said Saah. "The music and community were intoxicating, and the 9:30 Club was home base for it all. I must've photographed hundreds of shows there. I love experiencing the music while making visual art from it. I was more tuned into the whole scene through documenting it. It made me feel alive." Jim hasn't stopped shooting since, so when The Atlantis, a near replica of the original 9:30 Club and a living, breathing tribute to the spirit and shape of his old stomping grounds was announced, he knew he had to see it. When he learned about The Atlantis' historic inaugural 44-show run of massive underplays kicked off by Foo Fighters on May 30, 2023, he knew he had to capture it. "Sometimes you see these exhibits with photos of music legends and can't imagine how someone so talented happened to capture all that," said Seth Hurwitz, chairman of I.M.P. and owner of the 9:30 Club. "Well, we have our very own version of that here in DC. Jim Saah is an amazing talent that has chronicled music here for decades…and is still doing it! The same guy that took pictures of these bands the first time around is the one that took them here, for their return." 44x44x44 - A NEW BACKSTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION AT THE ATLANTIS A sampling of Jim's legendary work from back in the day lines The Atlantis' backstage hallway that leads to the stage, while a newly unveiled exhibit in the backstage stairwell, 44x44x44, distills that grand opening series into a single shot per show. This exhibit honors those 44 years of 9:30 Club history through 44 incredible photographs. "Witnessing those first shows at The Atlantis, from the intimacy of an acoustic set to the raucousness of a rock gig, showed that this 'new' club shines through it all," said Saah. "It's incredible to see the spirit of the old 9:30 alive and well here." Jim captured every one of those 44 shows, except three. Ben Eisendrath, D.C. photojournalist and one of I.M.P. 's house photographers, filled in for those. Now, for a limited time, The Atlantis invites fans to go behind-the-scenes for a rare peek backstage with two public viewings of the 44x44x44 exhibit on June 26th and July 13th featuring an exclusive look at The Atlantis' dressing rooms, access to limited-edition 45th anniversary merchandise, and the chance to enjoy a drink while being transported back to 9th & F St. NW circa 1980 via The Atlantis' historic rooftop re-creation. Space is limited, and first-come, first-served RSVPs are available here. Can't wait that long? Sign up here for I.M.P.'s free loyalty program, Friends with Benefits, for an exclusive opportunity to RSVP for a special showing on June 18th. Plus, Friends with Benefits members receive free shipping for online merch orders, access to exclusive pre-sales, loyalty points that can be exchanged for tickets, venue merch, and refreshments, and a free 9:30 Cupcake for their birthday. For more information, visit THE 9:30 CLUB BOOK REISSUED AND EXPANDED In celebration of the 9:30 Club's 45th Anniversary, the long sold-out coffee table book 9:30 – A Time and a Place will be available for purchase once again. This limited edition expanded reissue features more than 100 new pages, capturing the full-circle creation of The Atlantis along with exclusive photos and artist messages from its grand opening series of 44 shows. The updated edition also includes a complete chronological listing of every show ever played at the 9:30 Club — from the original F St. location to its current home at 815 V St. — something fans have been requesting since the release of the first edition. A heartfelt memorial page honors the late Shawn "Gus" Vitale, the 9:30 Club's beloved lead sound engineer, with a tribute written by Ian MacKaye of Fugazi and Dischord Records. Fans can head here to pre-order their copy today, browse special new vintage 9:30 Club 45th anniversary merch here, as well as in-person at The Atlantis' public exhibition viewings on June 26th and July 13th. Space is limited, and first-come-first-served RSVPs are available here. NEW 'IT'S MY PHOTOGRAPHY' INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT (@ItsMyPhotoDC) Over the years, I.M.P. has collaborated with a team of more than 200 concert photographers like Jim and Ben to amass an archive of more than 4,000 photo albums across its five venues; 9:30 Club, The Anthem, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Lincoln Theatre, and The Atlantis. That's a lot of lightning, and it's time to uncork the bottle. Beginning today, fans are invited to follow I.M.P.'s latest project, It's My Photography, on Instagram at @ItsMyPhotoDC. It's My Photography is dedicated to cracking open the vault while inviting the audience to look beyond the barricade, seeking not just to share these snapshots of music memories but to platform the photographers who took them and pull back the curtain to provide a new perspective for fans who've always wondered what confluence of experiences and decisions led to capturing that shot. Media Contact:Audrey Fix Schaeferaudrey@ About the 9:30 Club Located at 9th and V Streets, NW, in Washington, D.C.'s historic U Street neighborhood, the 9:30 Club has been the inimitable place bands aspire to play and music fans love to attend since 1980. It's the most attended club of its size in the world, serving D.C.'s vibrant local audiences while also drawing in patrons from across the globe. Gracing the stage have been legends like Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Al Green, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Chuck Berry, and James Brown; rising stars like Turnstile, Sabrina Carpenter, Billy Strings, Charli XCX, and Thundercat; and arena acts like Adele, Foo Fighters, CHVRCHES, The Weeknd, Stromae, The Smashing Pumpkins, Billie Eilish, Green Day, Kendrick Lamar, and Radiohead. The 9:30 Club has won multiple Top Club awards from Billboard, Rolling Stone and Pollstar. About The Atlantis Before the original 9:30 Club opened its doors, 930 F St. NW, was briefly home to another venue: The Atlantis. Now, The Atlantis is back. Located at 2047 9th St. NW next to the 9:30 Club, the new $10 million, 450-capacity venue is a near replica of the original 9:30 Club, with Foo Fighters christening the room on May 30, 2023. The Atlantis is "Where Music Begins," giving both established and burgeoning artists from Courtney Barnett, Jukebox the Ghost, and Yola to Knox, Flyana Boss, and The Last Dinner Party a new, intimate home to connect with fans. By partnering with from the beginning, The Atlantis is the first venue to utilize fully reusable plastic cups for all beverages from day one, saving tons of single-use plastics from the landfill. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE 9:30 Club
