This year Vyasa Sabha held its first discussion on the auspicious day of Guru Purnima. The topic for discussion was Work-Life Balance. In this lecture various factors that lead to stress as well as the solution to overcome the same were highlighted.

The second topic of discussion for Vyasa Sabha was "Psychology of Money". One fact that everyone agreed was that money does not provide contentment and satisfaction. It is only a tool for happiness.

The third Vyasa Sabha was on Book review by Prof D.S. Bhide (Eco.dept). The books selected for review were Shree Vinda Karandikar’s "Svedaganga" and Shree Laxmikant Tamboli’s "Sayaswalya".

On 22nd Aug, 08 & 29th Aug, 08 the topics for discussion were "Causes of Terrorism & Solutions of Terrorism" respectively.

In the sixth Vyasa Sabha, a lecture on the topic "The Sale of Goods Act, 1930" was delivered by Prof. D.M. Murudeshwar.

On 15th Sept. 08 & 25th Sept, 08, there was a session of "Poetry Recitation" in which many staff members actively participated. This session was popularly addressed as "Me and my poetry".

In the 9th Vyasa Sabha, Reforms in Result finalization was highlighted. Prof. D. Sable, Chairperson of Exam committee, of Economics Dept. presented a summary of modified certificates with hologram indicating a marked improvement over the previously existing certificate. This reform would definitely avoid probable malpractices.

This was followed by the discussion on "Pressing Environmental Concerns." which also included the topic on sustainable development.

The topic "Food Culture " was discussed in the 11th Vyasa Sabha. It summarised various factors which influence our societal food culture.

Beginning of 2009 has brought a new feature to our Vyasa Sabha, by introducing Sanskrit lessons for 15 mins at the beginning of every Vyasa Sabha. Prof. (Mrs.) Mugdha Kulkarni conducted Basic functional Sanskrit Lessons for the staff members of Degree College on 26th Nov 08, 5th Dec 08, 9th Jan 09, and 23rd Jan 09. These lessons included basic concepts of spoken Sanskrit such as verbs (present tense), nouns, small sentences, Sanskrit numericals, and Saskrit verses along with small Sanskrit stories. The lessons used the modern technology of Power Point Presentation in the staff room.