CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAMME ON “AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY”

A Career Guidance Programme on “Awareness and Opportunities in the  Packaging Industry” was organized for the first year students of batch 2020-23 on 03.03.2021 in the Animation Lab-I. The Guests of Honor for this event were Mr. Aswin, Managing Director & Mr. Purushoth, Design Expert from Shapers Studios, The Yellowbag Foundation, Madurai. Mr. Abdul Aziz Hakkim, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Animation welcomed the guests and thanked them for spending time with the students of the college. They emphasized the fact that career decision is one of the significant decisions in one’s life and therefore it must not be taken under the compulsion of parents or peer pressure. They motivated the students to always follow their passion.They spoke about the path of entrepreneurship, the qualities of an entrepreneur and how they cannot be learnt but cultivated over time. The programme helped the students acquired a better understanding of the opportunities in the Packaging Industry.

Totally 30 students benefitted from this programme.

Awareness Programme on Eating Disorder

The Health & Nutrition Club in association with NSS organized an awareness programme as part of the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week on 01.03.2021in order to disseminate the problems arising due to eating disorders. The main objective of this programme was to categorize the first year students of our college as per their BMI. The programme was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr. R. Sujatha. The special invitee Mr.R.Antony, Health Inspector, gave a memorable speech about the importance of health and Body Mass Index (BMI). After the inauguration, 300 members (I year students and few faculties of SLCS) BMI were determined. Among these 85 participants were underweight, 127 were normal, 67 were overweight and 21 were obese. After the assessment, suggestions were given depending on their BMI.

National Level Seminar on Dairying in India

Food Science and Process Management students and Faculty Members participated in the National Level Seminar on Dairying in India jointly organized by the Dairy Association of India (IDA) and the Department of Food and Dairy Technology at Mannar College, Madurai on 26/02/2021 and 27/02/2021. The Conference started with registration. On first day Session were started with inauguration function and this session was completed by Mr .S. Malarkannan . And day two session started by Mr.K.S.Kannan Vice Chairman of IDA ,and this session ended by Vote of thanks and National anthem.

MENTOR MEETING REPORT

On behalf of the department of CS, the first mentor meeting for the even semester 2020 – 2021 was conducted on 26.02.2021 from 3.00 PM-3.50 PM in the shades of different trees. All mentors of the department met their mentees separately. Due to social distancing, only the first year students participated in the meeting. This is the first direct contact meeting after the outbreak of the pandemic. Hence, the mentors explained the college rules and regulations and also stressed the need for social distancing and wearing of masks. Students introduced themselves to their mentors and shared their objectives, areas of interest and hobbies with their mentors. They, also, shared their grievances and personal problems.

OUT DOOR CATERING (ODC) at COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT MADURAI

Around 10,Second year students from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management were given an opportunity at Courtyard by Marriott Madurai, to be part of outdoor catering (ODC) on 26.2.21. They were able to gather knowledge about outlet operation procedures, Mise en Place work. Buffet arrangement, Table setting for Banquet Hall and many modern techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave hands- on practice to the students.

TECHIE QUEST CLUB ACTIVITY

The department of Computer Science conducted the activity of the Techie Quest club for the academic year 2020-2021 Even semester on 24th, February 2021 at  the Academic Lab-II from 3.00 PM to 3.50 PM. First year students from various departments participated in the club activity.

The session started with the welcome address given by Mrs.J.Varalakshmi, Assistant Professor and Event Coordinator, Dept. of CS. She, also, delivered the felicitation address and shared many concepts regarding the importance of innovations and the latest technology in the field of Computer science. She encouraged the students to actively participate in club activities and develop their skills in their domain of interest.

Mrs.V.Gayathri, Assistant Professor of CS, addressed the students on “Cyber Security Fundamentals”. This session was an eye-opening session for the students to understand the fundamentals of Cyber Security. They also learned how to provide Mobile security, Google account security and Whatsapp Web Security. The session ended with Mrs.J.Varalakshmi, AP of CS proposing the vote of thanks.

No. of students Participated: 11

HEALTH and NUTRITION CLUB

Health & Nutrition club of the department of Food Science and Processing Management conducted an activity entitled “CONNEXION”, for the First year club students on 24th February between 3.00 pm to 3.50 pm. Around 25 students participated in the game, which started with a prayer song. Ms.Subavarshini Final Year Student of FSPM welcomed the gathering. The Club Coordinator explained the importance and briefed an overview on Connexion. Ms.Yogalakshmi and Ms.Vigneshwari preceded the game and
the participants segregated into groups for the Prelims round. Then for the next round 6 members were selected. They enthusiastically enjoyed and actively participated. The session came to an end by congratulating and announcing the winners and runners of the game. Ms.Hema proposed Vote of Thanks, feedback from the students was highly satisfied. A word of appreciation given by our Dean Academics Dr. S. Priya made us to feel happy and it boosts us to arrange several other activities in future.

CAREER GUIDANCE PROGRAMME ON “CURRENT TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGICAL UPDATES IN THE INDUSTRY”

The first year students of Animation department had the opportunity to partake in a Career Guidance Programme on “Current Trends and Technological Updates in the Industry” on held in the Animation Department Lab on 19.02.2021. The guests, alumni of the department (2017-2020 Batch), were enthusiastic to create awareness amongst the students. The Special invitees for the event were Mr. Karthikeyan, CG Artist, Octalion Media, Bangalore and Mr. Gurubaran, Freelance Artist, Chennai. Both of them inspired all the young minds by discussing the ample opportunities and varied career options available in the Animation Industry. They shared their experience and encouraged the students towards Internships after enumerating the positive points involved with it. They also spoke about the challenges awaiting them after they graduate.The event created awareness to and enriched the knowledge of the young, aspiring students.

Totally 30 students took part in this programme.

MENTOR MEETING REPORT

A Mentor Meeting for the even semester 2020 – 2021 was conducted on 19.02.2021 at F31 class room. All mentors in the department met their mentees at 12.35 PM. Students shared their grievances and various personal problems to their mentors. All mentors enquired about the grievances of their mentees.

GUEST LECTURE ON CYBER SECURITY

The Departments of CS organized a guest lecture on Cyber Security on 19th, February 2021 for the students of I B.Sc CS (SSS) at the Seminar Hall. Mrs.N.Anuradha, HoD, Dept. of CS, introduced the Chief Guest Mr.Vivek, CEO, Ozone Cyber Security, Tiruchirappalli.

The Chief Guest delivered a keynote address on Cyber Security. He detailed the job opportunities available in cyber security in the IT industry and public sectors. He also encouraged the students to acquire CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Certification, which according to him, will brighten the career prospects of the students. All together 52 students benefited through this guest lecture.