There was a constant buzz throughout the evening and even the nightly November winter chill of Delhi did nothing to dampen the spirits of the large crowd. The campus and the especially the lit amphitheatre looked beautiful and drew a number reminiscent sighs’ from the alumni looking longingly at the place they spent a number of their waking hours. This year’s dinner was all the more special since it coincided with the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the institute.

The IMI Alumni Meet always held on the first Saturday of November, was wholly managed and organized by the Alumni Committee. While the current students’ event management skills were tested and commended during the evening, the alumni clearly enjoyed being with friends and classmates and their gurus who taught them the nuances of management. It also gave the alumni opportunity to get away from their busy corporate lives and spend a relaxed evening in good company.

The event was started late into the evening at the hotspot in the IMI campus – the famed ‘Amphitheatre’. The ‘Amphi’ as it is fondly called, is the venue that takes the centre stage for all events hosted at IMI. The program began with the felicitations and an address by the President of the Alumni Body – Mr. Rajiv Dhawan, who spoke of the days that had passed and the memories of B-school life. A short film followed, showcasing the 25 years of IMI’s growth, which left a lasting fervor and a sense of pride for all the Achievers.

The Alumni were kept entertained with a host of cultural events put up by the present batch which included few lively performances. The mellifluous strains of music reverberated throughout the campus and kept the audience enthralled. But the highlight of the night was the Latin touch brought in form of a dance performance. An energetic and fiery Salsa performance provided a visual treat for the gathering and there were numerous requests for an encore. The alumni were in high spirits throughout and many could be seen mingling and interacting with the past and the present of IMI.

A sumptuous buffet was served for dinner followed by the traditional dance party. Fast paced numbers and sporadic lights created the perfect ambience to begin jiving. A huge crowd covered the dance floor and many were also seen trying out the latest dance moves which continued till wee hours.

A token of appreciation was given to the Alumni for their achievements. They have carved a niche for themselves in their work places and made IMI proud and are perfect brand ambassadors of the institute. The Alumni returned the gesture by bestowing us with a feedback that any institute would aspire for – “if only we could relive those beautiful times spent at the institute, all over again.” We will, most certainly, we will. See you same time next year! Vive IMI