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To commemorate “World Food Day – 16^th October, 2021” Culinary Club of Marine Catering Hotel Management & Health and Nutrition Club of the Department of Food Science and Processing Management celebrated the World Food Day on the theme of “Our Action and Our Future” through this link (https://meet.google.com/gwm-owtk-djg). Mr.R.Viswam, final year student, Dept. of MCHM welcomed the gathering. A special speech on World Food Day was given by Ms.Jegadeeswari of III B.Sc FSPM & Mr.Jeyasurya of III B.Sc MCHM. The main aim of this program was to enlighten the spirit of the World food Day. Various competitions like Quiz and Poster presentation were conducted for the students. They were motivated not to waste food highlighting the wastage of money and efforts which is not good for anyone. Ms.P.Harine of III B.Sc FSPM delivered a valedictory speech about the importance of World Food Day. Around 70 students of both the departments participated and got benefited in this program.  At the end of the session, feedback was collected from the students and the analysis showed that most of them were highly satisfied with this program.

Dept of MC&HM conducted a Course Committee Meeting on 11.10.2021 at 3.15 p.m. for the students of II year and III year.

The following points were discussed in this meeting:

1. To review the existing methodology of teaching and learning practices and suggest further improvements.
2. Preparation of Internal Examination -II
3. To review the status of department activities and to suggest for the enhancement of these activities.
4. Status of the completion of the syllabus (course coverage).
5. Value added courses
6. Students Feedback and Suggestion

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Alumni Interaction for the second year (30 students) on 5.10.2021. Mr. Sarandass.N , an alumni of the department, is presently working as Chief Cook, Fleet shipping Management, Mumbai. He created awareness among the students about the “Career opportunities in Shipping Industry”. He spoke about the duties and responsibilities of a General Steward, Importance of hygiene, Safety measure, Selection Process and the Documents required for joining the Shipping Company. This programme boosted the confidence of the students.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Alumni Interaction for the first year (40 students) on 28.9.2021. Naganarayanan.R, an alumnus of the department, presently working as   Chef de partie, four seasons Hotel and Resorts, Burj Alshaya, Kuwait, was the resource person. He created awareness among the students about the “Hospitality Career opportunities in Middle East Country”. He spoke to the first year students about selection process, Migration Process, Documents required for travel and Work culture in Middle East County. He also explained the job responsibility of an individual. This programme boosted the confidence of the students.

The World Tourism day is celebrated on 27^th September every year by the United Nations World Tourism Organization located in Madrid, the Capital of Spain. The travel establishments such as travel agencies, airlines offices, tour operators etc. and hospitality establishments such as Hotels, Restaurants etc and educational institutions   also celebrate on the occasion of world tourism day..

The Department Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a tourism awareness rally involving the students from second and third year MC&HM.  They ran across Nedu Madurai Village accompanied by the community children, who took part in an enthusiastic way and shouted the slogans along with the Group. The students carried posters and banners with slogans and created awareness about the significance of tourism.

The department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management students have participated in World Tourism Day Seminar. It was held on 27.09.2021 on the occasion of world tourism day. The Seminar was organized by Travel Club, Madurai and Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, Madurai. 10 students from final year MC&HM actively participated in this Seminar. The chief guests from various Hotel and Travel Industry have effectively delivered their speech on the current scenario in Travel and Tourism Industry and the effect of Hotel and Tourism Industry after Covid-19 Pandemic. This Seminar motivated and encouraged the students, who had a memorable experience.

The students of Marine Catering and Hotel Management participated in millet Food Competition on the occasion of world tourism day conducted by Virudhunagar Government Museum and Bell Institute of Hotel Management, Sivakasi, on 25.9.2021 at Virudhunagar. Thirteen students from the second and third year actively participated in the millet Food Competition and prepared various millet food dishes. Our student, Mr. K.Jagadesh from final year won the first prize in the Millet food competition.  This competition motivated and encouraged the students and also made it a memorable experience.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Alumni Interaction for the second year (30 students) on 24.9.2021. Mr. Akash Solomon J and Kesava Moorthi M, an alumni of the department are presently working as Chief Cook, Fleet Management, Mumbai. They created awareness among the students about the “General Steward Duties and Responsibilities of Merchant Ship”. They spoke to the juniors about the duties and responsibilities of a General Steward and the Documents required for joining the Shipping Company. They also explained the job responsibility of our individual in this industry. This programme boosted the confidence of the students.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management has sent 15 students from II and III year for ODC programme at Madurai Drive Inn restaurant from 17.9.21 to 19.9.21. It was a great platform for the students to gain knowledge about special event decoration, F&B service methods and setting of table, buffet, pantry arrangement. This opportunity motivated and gave hands-on experience to the students.

Madurai Drive Inn Restaurant has given an opportunity for our students to do outdoor catering (ODC). The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management has sent 20 students from second and third year for ODC programme from 9.9.21 to 12.9.21. It was a great platform for the students to gain knowledge about theme decoration, buffet arrangement, table setting and different cuisine food preparation techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave hands-on practice to the students.