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          The Culinary Club from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Intra college “Traditional Fireless Cooking” competition on 18.10.22, as a part of World Food Day celebration.  Totally, 22 students from various departments have actively participated. All the Participants prepared and presented our traditional foods which were prepared with Millet, sprout sandwich, Milkshakes, Fruit Juices, and many more. The dishes were judged by   Mr. V. Gangadharan,   Assistant Professor- MC&HM and Mr. N. Ramesh, Assistant Professor-MC&HM.

Department Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized (SLCS- Samaaj Seva), an outreach Activity on “Share the Meal” -Donate Food to needy people at Thiruparankundram Temple, Madurai on 17.10.22. Totally, 10 students from II year have taken part in the program. They prepared and distributed variety rice (around 70 packets) to the deserted people in the area.

Through this outreach program, we were able to sensitize our students to gain social values, widen their responsibility and receive a wide spectrum of knowledge in environmental issues by making them to work with community. Students were immensely satisfied after witnessing the smile on the faces of the homeless people on receiving the food packets.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Alumni Interaction for the first time (for 39 students) on 17.10.2022. Mr. Vino Christwin C, an alumni of the department, presently working as general steward, Fleet Shipping Management, Mumbai. He created awareness among the students about the “Hospitality Job Opportunities in Merchant Shipping”. He spoke of how a career in shipping is perfect for individuals who are fascinated by the sea, love travelling to foreign ports and want to experience different cultures. International trade and commerce rely heavily on shipping and maritime transport. Almost 90% of trade is done through sea routes, which increases the need for professionals in this area. After completing your degree, you can join government or private shipping companies or various port agencies in India or abroad. The shipping industry is one of the best sectors to build your career in. Marine catering students can also join the merchant ship as general stewards and learn about the duties and responsibilities of a general steward, the importance of hygiene, safety measures, the selection process, and the documents required for joining the shipping company. This program boosted the confidence of the students.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized (SLCS- Samaaj Seva), an outreach Activity on “Share the Meal” – donated food to the needy people at Alagar Kovil, Madurai, on 17.10.2022. They prepared and distributed variety rice (around 75 packets) to the deserted people nearby Alagar Kovil. Through this outreach program, students were able to gain social values and social responsibilities. Students were immensely satisfied after witnessing the smile on the faces of the homeless people on receiving the food packets. Totally, 7 students from I & II MCHM took part in the program.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Parents- Teachers Meet for the first and second year students (77 students) on 15.10.2022 at 10.00 A.M. The meeting was organized under the guidance of Mr. C. Suresh Kumar, Head of the department. The main objective of the meeting is to discuss student’s performance and devise ways to enrich their learning experience. The class in-charge announced the student’s attendance and I internal marks and also discussed on the preparation for semester examination. The PTA meeting ended with the briefing on progress and development of the students depending on the joint effort of parents and teachers.

World Tourism Day is celebrated each year on September 27th to increase public awareness of the need to make travel and tourism accessible to all. The main purpose for the observation of this day is to spread and foster awareness of travel and tourism. So, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management, in collaboration with the Madurai Forum of Tour organizers (FOTO), jointly organized the seminar on “Rural and Community Centric Tourism” on 27.9.2022. A total of 258 students from various departments actively participated in this seminar. Mr. P. Mahendravel, Perrys Tour and Travelers Pvt Ltd, Madurai and Mr. A. R. Muthuraman, Holiday Hub, Madurai have shared their knowledge about the  functions of tour operators, the role of tourism in the Indian economy, responsibilities of tourism guides, opportunities and challenges in the tourism sector.  A speech competition was conducted for students on the same day. Totally 10 students actively participated in the competition. R. Ishwarya Prabha, B.Com Honours, third year student, won the first prize, and she got a free air ticket from Maduari to Chennai. This seminar motivated and encouraged the students, who had a memorable experience.

           Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management (HEN Association) organized a special celebration for Teacher’s Day at training Restaurant on 05.09.2022. 59 teaching and non teaching staff members took part in this celebration. Students expressed their gratitude and appreciation for their teachers on this day. Various gifts, as a token of love, were given to all faculty members and High tea was provided by the MC&HM Department. The efforts of the students were appreciated by all the teachers.

 

 

           Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management (HEN Association) organized a Career counseling program on “Opportunity to work in Malaysia” for all the MCHM students (50 students) on 05.09.2022. Mr. Trevor Rowland, CEO, Derby Consultant, Malaysia, created awareness among the students about the Career Opportunity in Malaysia. He gave a detailed guidance to the students for getting selected in their campus and internship interview. The students will be selected on the basis of their communication skills, overall technical knowledge as well as their personality. The students were able to get international exposure and job opportunity to work in Malaysia.

Department of Commerce B.Com (Banking and Insurance) conducted an enlightening program titled, “Investors Awareness Program for Students” on September 03, 2022, at 11 am. Ms. Marina Jose Kanjikal, BSE-Investor Protection Fund (BSE-IPF), was invited as a chief guest and executives from Value Ideas Investment Services engaged B.Com (Banking and Insurance) students.

The session is based on National Stock Exchange (NSE) / Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The main objective of this Program is to educate and empower the students and create financial literacy so that they can make sound decisions on their personal finances. The Program also educated the audience not to invest in the wrong Financial Schemes (Ponzi Schemes) and end up losing their valuable earnings. Stocks and investments are complicated financial areas which are mandatory for a beginner-level investor.

The webinar aims to mentor and guide the students to develop a clear understanding of finance and investment, which will help them with their studies and future professional life. Mrs. V. Padmavathy, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Commerce B.Com (B&I), coordinated the Program.

The students from I & II years B.Com. Banking and Insurance (in total 159 students) participated in the awareness program. This program inculcates a learning experience in students to plan their investment by analyzing its future prospects. The program helped a lot to educate the students about Depository, Capital Market Practices, Rights and Obligations of the Investor.

 

Department of MC&HM gave an opportunity for the students to do outdoor catering program (ODC) from 23.08.2022 to 29.08.2022 for 7 days at Sterling Fern Hill Resort, Ooty and Sterling Lake Palace Alleppey Resort, Kerala. Totally, 21 students from second and final year taken this ODC program from 23.08.22 to 29.08.22. They learnt different operation procedures, Preparing Mise-en-Place at work place, Buffet arrangement, Table setting for Banquet, Conference Hall and many modern techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave hands- on practice to the students and they were able to discover more about their career interests and gain valuable experience.