The mind is a tool that needs constant
attention. This train of thought has been the subject of a vast number of
debates and writings since the advent of the nineteenth century. Game of
Thrones creator George R.R. Martin once quoted that "a mind needs books as
a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
Open Pairs
Bridge Tournament
Informally referred to as the ‘mind sport’,
the IIT Alumni Center conducts monthly bridge games at the 'Club in the City'. Since its
inception, the Open Pairs Bridge Tournament has been one of the club’s widely
participated events. The tournament is a regular
monthly feature and is part of the official Chennai Bridge Calendar.
The latest edition was held on the 6th of
August, 2014 where Nirmal Kumar Jain and N. Periasamy
finished as the top pair. Cash prizes will be distributed to the winners and
runners-up in the next edition which will be held on the 3rd of September, 2014
at the 'Club in the City'.
Bibliothek
Ralph Waldo Emerson once quoted that “some
books leave us free and some books make us free.” The IIT Alumni Center ’s very own book club, Bibliothek aims
to free minds, one page at a time.
In July, Bibliothek members read and
discussed Maya Angelou's I Know Why the
Caged Bird Sings in memoriam to the late author. Other books that have been
discussed at Bibliothek include Ernest Hemingway's award-winning Old Man and the Sea, Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose and Salman
Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories.
Recently, Timeri Murari was invited to read
from his new novel, The Taliban Cricket
Club and interact with members.
Women only Workshop
It’s a simple equation. Women + Words =
Wonders
The Womens only Workshop (WoW) was launched
to promote free thinking, self-dependence and several such ideologies among
women. The Alumni Center invites corporates to
nominate women from their organisations to join the
discussion.
The
third workshop was held in July and was themed on personal finance. Conducted
by Renu Maheshwari, the session recorded the highest attendance for any
session.
Impressions
Impressions, the art club of the IIT Alumni
Center shines a light on the country’s contemporary and folk art through art
shows and its signature ‘Arts and Culture’ series where members interact with
popular artists. The art club was launched on 2nd October, 2013 with an art
show featuring the works of Padmashri Dr. Thota Tharani.
Music Appreciation
The Center also treats its music lovers by
inviting renowned musicians for workshops and sparkling conversations.
Recently, the Center organized an evening of music appreciation at 'Club in the City' and invited Flute Maestro Bhaskaran, an IIT alumnus.
Members were also treated to a crash course
in Jazz appreciation from renowned Indian jazz musician, Madhav Chari.
For club bookings, call us at (044) - 4553-4441 / 4553-4409
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To enquire about or apply for membership, click here
Visit us: www.iitalumnicenter.org