Greater Noida, February 8, 2020: The annual Apeejay Festival of Ideas by Ignited Minds - 2 (AFIIM-2) was held at Apeejay School of Architecture and Planning, Greater Noida, on 7th and 8th of February 2020. It was conceptualized around ‘Sustainability’ and addressed the vast issues of green buildings, traditional materials and sustainable practices in Architecture. The event received participation entries from many colleges of Architecture. The Prem Jain Memorial Trust Energy Award was also given to the deserving entries.

The Festival saw the use of waste material to create unique art installations and decorations within the campus. The main stage in the amphitheatre was made from bamboo, jute & rope and was fabricated by the students of the Apeejay School of Architecture and Planning. The two-day event ignited & energized the dialogue of sustainability and shall keep the ball rolling in all sessions & studios in the College during the semester curriculum.

The event was inaugurated by Prof. Raj S. Dhankar, Hon’ble VC of Apeejay Stya University, and supported by Prof D.N. Bajpai, Executive Director, Apeejay Institute of Technology and Mr Dinesh Rai, Advisor, Apeejay Education Society. Shri Narendra Bhooshan, CEO of Greater Noida, Ms Sapna Kumar, Vice President of COA, Ar. Gita Balakrishnan, Chairperson, IIA-WB Chapter, eminent practicing architects including Ar. Jasbir Sawhney, Ar. Dean D' Cruz, Ar. Charanjeet Shah, Ar. Neelanjan Bhowal, Ar. Chitrareha Kabre and Ar. Tanu Bhatt were present on the occasion.

The event was adorned by student activities including street plays, art competitions, fashion shows, plays with a message and musicals. Workshops on Madhubani Paintings, Cane Weaving, Bridge Design and Furniture Design were conducted by the faculty and visiting experts from relevant fields. Students from architecture colleges from all over India participated in the same.

Greater Noida, October 4, 2019: The Institute celebrated the centenary year celebration of Dr Stya Paul on 4th October 2019. This year was special as it marked the 100th Birth anniversary of Dr Stya Paul, the inspiration and guiding force behind the Apeejay Education Society.

Every year, on this occasion, the prestigious Dr Stya Paul Award for Human Values is also given to the students who exhibit a deep sense of human values and high level of integrity in his/her behavior and conduct. This year, this coveted Award was jointly shared by two final year students, Vrinda Gupta and Mokshikha Arora. Congratulations to both the students!

Greater Noida, September 5, 2019: On the auspicious occasion of Teachers Day, a 'Hawan' was organised at the Institute, followed by students celebrating Teachers’ Day in the Seminar Room. Teachers matched up to the students’ talented performance. Students put up yet another scintillating show. These were moments for everyone will cherish.