May 14 – Inauguration of the Navin and Pratima Doshi Center for Integrative Medicine

May 14 – Inauguration of the Navin and Pratima Doshi Center for Integrative Medicine

by | Apr 26, 2021 | Excluded from search, Hagelin Webinar 2021

Live Event:

Inauguration of the Navin and Pratima Doshi Center for Integrative Medicine

Los Angeles, CA

Date: Friday, May 14.

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time

The Doshi Center for Integrative Medicine will support a program of clinical practice, teaching, and research on Maharishi AyurVeda and integrative medicine at MIU.

Recording of the event: https://vimeo.com/553101028

10:00 am

  • Introduction by John Hagelin
  • Remarks by Navin and Pratima Doshi

10:30 am

  • Robert Schneider, Dean of MIU College of Integrative Medicine
  • Paul Morehead, Director of MS Degree Program
  • Anitha Garlapathi, MD, Clinical Professor
  • Brian Rees, Adjunct Clinical Professor
  • Anita Misra BA, MS, Clinical Instructor

11:30 am

  • Maharishi Ayurveda Integrative Medicine Students, represented by Carole Strunk, expressing their appreciation to Navin and Pratima Doshi

11:40

  • “Unity” – a poem by Navin Doshi, musically arranged and performed by Tara DeSantis and Manali McCarthy

11:45

  • Closing remarks by John Hagelin

 

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Tam Van Vo

Acquiring Hard and Soft Skills at MIU

 

MIU student Tam Van Vo

MIU student Tam Van Vo earned his master’s degree in computer science from the University of Science in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and received a scholarship for a PhD program in information and communication at the Toyota Technological Institute in Japan. He has worked for multiple companies in Singapore and Vietnam as a data scientist and machine learning engineer. He also had an academic career teaching at Nanyang Technology University in Singapore and his alma mater in Vietnam.

Tam wanted to advance his education by studying abroad and heard about MIU from a friend. He liked the practical focus of the ComPro curriculum, and financial aid made it possible for him to apply.

Visiting Chicago with his family

“My doctoral education focused on research and theoretical problems,” said Tam. “The computer science master’s program at MIU is more practical and helps me improve my skills and gain knowledge in cutting-edge technologies such as big data, micro services, and machine learning.”

Tam also appreciated the course on Leadership for Technical Managers by Jim Bagnola because it helped him improve his soft skills, which are also necessary for finding success in the job market.

The practice of the Transcendental Meditation® technique has been an equally important aspect of the curriculum for Tam. “I really enjoy this effortless meditation technique,” he said. “It helps me grow my brain and enjoy a stress-free life.”

With fellow computer science students in Fairfield (Tam in back row, center)

Tam recently began his curricular practical training as a backend software engineer for Walmart, hired by Flexton Inc. He is currently contributing remotely from Iowa and expects to relocate to California later this year.

In his free time Tam enjoys traveling with his family, and hopes to visit as many states as he can while in the United States.

Faqir Khan — Staying Agile in the Rapidly Changing Business Environment

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MIU student Faqir Khan

Faqir Khan earned his undergraduate degree in computer science from the University of Lahore, Pakistan, and has continued to pursue his education in project management and IT through international certifications. He began to specialize in the project management methodology Agile, and when he wasn’t able to pay for a course he offered his work as payment. He became the youngest certified Agile coach in Pakistan and consulted with many companies internationally.

“I am passionate about gaining the latest knowledge and trends in technology,” he said. “I am a risk taker and I am excited to do new things.” Faqir realized that his specialized skills made him more valuable to clients, and he wanted to help others achieve the same. In 2019 he started a nonprofit company to train others how to be adaptable in highly competitive business environments. “I faced the same challenges when I started, so I am doing this for free,” he said.

Conducting a team productivity training session in Pakistan

After the COVID-19 epidemic hit and companies in Pakistan were downsizing, he switched to coaching people in resume writing and interviewing. Using his networking skills, he has helped over 2,000 people find jobs in the IT sector with firms outside Pakistan. He is especially proud of assisting many women, who face more hurdles in the job market.

When one of his friends planned to apply to MIU and came to him for encouragement, Faqir decided to support him by applying as well, and they both enrolled in February 2021. Faqir is pursuing an MBA in SAP Enterprise Resource Planning and business analytics.

Receiving a gold medal from the University of Lahore for graduating first in his class

Faqir appreciates Consciousness-Based℠ education and the depth of Maharishi’s knowledge. As an advocate of continuous self-improvement, he has already experienced significant changes as a result of his regular practice of the Transcendental Meditation® technique. “I see myself as a different person,” he said. “I have more focus, and even though I am very busy, I don’t feel any pressure.”

Faqir is currently working on a research article on the impact of digital transformation on organizational sustainability and believes MIU is uniquely positioned to take the lead in this area and consult for other institutions.