Foundation Week 2023Daylth26 October 2023• • • • •The first day of the celebrations began with the President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmudelivering an inspiring address.
Imbibe Humility & Ethics, President tells studentsIn her inaugural address at the Golden Jubilee Week celebrations at IIM Bangalore, theHon'ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, described students as "future wealth creators" andurged them to contribute to the betterment of those less fortunate than themselves. She alsopaid rich tributes to the legacy created by IIM Bangalore and its alumni.
Watch the Hon'ble President's address here: https://youtu.be/bj6M-KVvAwwShe also flagged off ·swarna Twaran', the 50-hour Golden Jubilee relay walkathon on campusby students, faculty, staff and alumni of the institute. The walkathon aims to communicatethe message of healthy and sustainable living as well as discovering the capability ofendurance that we all possess within us. The event was led by the Alumni Relations andDevelopment Office of 11MB. While the event was held at the 11MB campus, alumni chaptersfrom across the country and the world were encouraged to organize marathon events attheir respective locations during this 50-hour time window.

• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •Book and Film on 11MB released by Karnataka GovernorWatch the Hon'ble Governor's address here: https://youtu.be/uRCYcJ6bDa4The Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka Shri Thaawar Chand Gehlot, addressed the 11MBcommunity and commended 11MB on its contribution to business, government and society.
He also released the book, 'The Making of a Campus: IIM Bangalore', authored by KironKeswani, which tells the story of the architecture of IIM Bangalore and of the people who haveinhabited its 'spaces' and made it into the 'place' that it is. The book includes narratives builtfrom talking to IIMB's faculty and staff as well as tells the story of the design and planningefforts of Chief Architect Dr. Balkrishna Doshi, architect Achyut Kanvinde and architect SanjayMahe towards the making of this campus. The book is designed as a visual commentary onthe architecture of the 11MB campus and is illustrated with colour photographs.
The Governor also launched a film on 11MB titled, '11MB: The Journey Towards Excellence·, tomark the institute's Golden Jubilee Year. Documenting the 11MB journey from its inception tothe present, the film portrays the challenges and triumphs, the accomplishments, and thefuture directions of the institute through the voices of its many stakeholders, past and present- the Directors, members of the Board, faculty, alumni, and administrative staff who havebeen part of the 50-year journey. The audience had the opportunity to watch glimpses fromthe main film in a three-minute trailer. Prof. K Kumar, former 11MB faculty of theEntrepreneurship area, who now leads the History Project of 11MB, offered a brief overview ofthe book and the film.

• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •The day also included addresses by Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairperson, Board of Governors,IIM Bangalore, and Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Bangalore.
"It's an honour to chair the Board of IIMB": Welcoming the Hon'ble President of India and theHon'ble Governor of Karnataka to the commencement of the Golden Jubilee Weekcelebrations at IIM Bangalore, on 26 th October 2023, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairperson of theBoard of Governors of the Institute, expressed his gratitude to the Centre and the State forsupporting the B-school in all its endeavours. Watch here: https://youtu.be/GrlJdzblcS8"IIMB: Where Leaders Are Nurtured": What does it take to build an institution of eminence?
What is the story behind IIM Bangalore's glorious 50 years? In his special address at thelaunch of the Golden Jubilee Week celebrations at 11MB, on 26 th October 2023, the lnstitute'sDirector Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan talks about the B-school's journey towardsexcellence. Watch here: https://youtu.be/5WHr cm7B8U• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •Day227th October 2023• • • • •The Staff Recreation Club (SRC) organized 24 sports events as part of IIMB's 50th yearcelebrations. These events not only brought a sense of camaraderie and competition withinthe 11MB community, but also highlighted their dedication and sporting spirit. Around 250participants took part in various sports, a staggering 100 individuals emerged victorious andclaimed prizes. Staff Recreation Club Awards were presented by the 11MB Director on 27thOctober. On the same day, SRC hosted 24 cultural programs that brought together nearly 50participants, including staff, their children and students. These cultural programs were atestament to the unity and inclusivity that define 11MB. The audience comprised around 350members.
On 2th October again, the HR department felicitated 173 pensioners.
Alumni-led events for the day included the Business Quiz Finale and Startup Pitching ContestFinale, with a footfall of 50 and 70 respectively. The Young Achievement Awards, instituted bythe alumni of the PGP Class of 2001 and 2008, saw eight children receiving them.

• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •Day328 th October 2023• • • • • •Well-known Economist Professor Rebecca Henderson of the Harvard Business Schooldelivered IIM Bangalore's Foundation Day Lecture on, 'Reimagining Capitalism in a World onFire', on 28 th October 2023. "Embrace a purpose beyond profit and dare to act", she said,explaining why we need a political, social and cultural, global movement to address a crisissuch as climate change.
Watch Professor Rebecca Henderson's lecture here: https://youtu.be/3a3XVa0 AelThe lecture was followed by a Q&A session, moderated by Professor Sourav Mukherji, Dean,Alumni Relations & Development and faculty from the Organizational Behavior & HumanResources Management area of 11MB.
The day also included the Director's Foundation Day addres. "From nurturing leaders tocreating impact, IIM Bangalore has been doing it with dedication and commitment", he said.
Watch the Director's Golden Jubilee address here: https://youtu.be/aPUR9dlbNnc• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •• • • •