Chandigarh March 08, 2021 USOL Celebrates Women’s Day

University School of Open Learning, Panjab University, Chandigarh today
organized a webinar to celebrate International Women’s Day, as a part of
commencement of Golden Jubilee celebrations of USOL.
The event started with the welcome address by USOL Chairperson Prof.
Madhurima Verma. The guests of the event were the 5 women achievers from variety of
fields, who shared their experiences of life of being a woman in a male dominating
society.
Prof. Rajesh Gill, Dean Research, Panjab University while sharing her
experiences in her inaugural address narrated how she started her journey walking on
a tight rope, protecting herself from every scar throughout the journey. She started
her career at a very young age with a fear of men, like every woman has while going
out of home and with the growing age she used to feel more confident, while working
with men.
Dr. Binu Dogra, Former Principle PGGCG-42 recounted her journey as a bright
student of instrumental music, despite facing many challenges in life she taught
music in Govt. schools, won many awards, then became principal of a government
college. She motivated all to give back to the society.
Ms. Seema Chauhan, ADA, Govt. of Haryana shared her unique experiences of
leaving a comfort zone and joined civil services with the utmost support from her
husband, without which it would not be possible for her to come out of a protected
family environment.
Ms. Vaishali Chowdhary, a media person from PTC News Haryana had experience
of working with Doordarshan, All India Radio and found that it is very difficult for
woman to carve a niche for herself in a male dominated profession, where woman has
always been treated as misfit.
Ms. Amber Rizvi, a police officer in Chandigarh police is a vibrant lady
from Muslim family, who had many experiences of daunting tasks, recalled her
inspiring journey from a cowardly girl to fearless police officer, who has been
chosen as a member of US peace keeping mission.
The event was ended with the vote of thanks by Prof.Parveen Sharda, USOL.