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The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management inaugurated the Culinary Club on 4.1.2020 in our college campus. The day bloomed with the invocation, followed by lighting the candle by the dignitaries. The welcome speech was addressed by our Culinary Club Coordinator, Mr.R.Ganesh, Asst.Professor, Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management. The Club Adviser Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, HoD (MC&HM) described the objectives and activities of the club. In her felicitation address, the Dean, Dr.S.Priya said that the club should create awareness in hygiene, sanitation and |work safety in the kitchen.

Alumni of the Department of MC&HM Mr. Rahul Mahadev Dhole and Mr.Shubham Sunil Shedge (2014-2017 batches) had an interaction with our students on 23.12.2019. They shared their experiences in the Shipping and Hotel industry. They spoke on the duties and responsibilities of a General Steward, the documents required for joining a Shipping Company and the opportunities available in the Shipping industry for catering students. They also spoke of the Safety Drill practices followed in ships.

Littoral Communications organized the seminar “Littoral Cruise India 2019” on 20.12.2019 at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, HoD and Mr.V.Gangadharan,Asst.Professor, successfully participated in the seminar.

On 11-12-19, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management hosted a full day workshop on “Bakery and Confectionery” at the Training Bakery Lab.

The workshop through demonstrations, shaping ideas, and video presentations of baking skills was conducted by resource persons, Mr.S.Anburajan , Secretary, Tamilnadu Bakers Foundation Association , Tamilnadu and Mr.N.Jeya Ganesh Rajan, Director , Fores Iniyaa Rusk& Bread ,Madurai. The purpose of the workshop was to learn different types of bread, cookies, cakes, buns, rolls and pastries through hands-on experience. The program was completed successfully to the utmost satisfaction of the 126 students and resource persons.

 The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an extension activity on “Conservation of Natural Resources” for the Nedu Madurai rural community on 05.12.2019. Our Department faculty members (Mr.C.Suresh Kumar(HoD), Mrs.G.S.Subbalakshmi, Mr.K.Perumalkannan, Mr.V.Gangadharan, Mr.E.Jacob Jabarai, Mr.R.Ganesh) through their  speech created awareness to the public.

   The students carried out rallies accompanied by the community children, who seemed ever enthusiastic and shouted the slogans along with Group. The students carried posters and banners with slogans. Our campaign was successful in creating awareness on the Conservation of Natural Resources.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Tree Plantation Programme by our students at the college campus on 23.11.19.  Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, HoD, the faculty members and students actively participated in the event.

Varies Types of tree saplings such as Mango ,coconut trees, Neem, Guava, Bamboo, Banyan, Velvelam, were planted and watered by the students. The Tree plantation programme was a great success with the staff and Management appreciating the endeavor.

An Alumnus of MC&HM Mr. Patil Sanket Shivaji (2014-2017 batch) had an interaction with our students on 20.11.2019. He shared his experience in the Shipping and Hotel industry. He delivered the duties and responsibilities of a General Steward and the Documents required for joining the Shipping Company. He also spoke of the Safety Drill practices followed in ships.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized and recognized one of the greatest National Leaders, Vinayak Narahari Vinoba Bhave on 15.11.19, his Memorial Day.

Mrs.G.S.Subbulakshmi, Asst.Professor gave the welcome speech; Mr.C.Sureshkumar, Head of the Department addressed the students and spoke about the great political leaders who ruled the country effectively and also protected our nation. Vinoba Bhave was associated with Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian independence movement. Bhave created Vidya Mandir an ashram for women to help them become self-sufficient and non-violent in our community. He was a scholar, thinker, and writer who has written numerous books. The Gita was translated into Marathi Language by him. The Department students presented a video presentation about the leader. Mr. Gangadharan, Asst.Professor delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Totally   86 students participated in this event.

The Department of MC&HM organized an Orientation Programme about the Even Semester on 04.11.2019 for the First and Second Year students. Around 125 students participated in this programme.

The Orientation Program facilitated the transition and integration of students into the college learning environment. Mrs. G.S.Subbulakshmi , Asst Professor gave the welcome speech; Mr.C.Sureshkumar, the HoD and all staff members elucidated the even semester programme to the I year and II year students. Mr. Gangadharan, Asst Professor delivered the Vote of Thanks.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Development Programme “Food Safety & Laundry and Linen Maintenance” on 17.10.2019. Ten Non teaching staff attended this training program and were taught Grooming standards, Personal Hygiene, Usage and Importance of Personal Protective Equipments, Cleaning of Work Station and Guest room, Chemical Usage, General Laundry procedure, Linen Storage & Maintenance and how to provided a safe working environment. They understood the principles of basic food safety and also how to apply knowledge to control hazards and prevent food poisoning.