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The students from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management participated in the “SICA Culinary Challenge & Exhibition 2023” hosted by the South Indian Culinary Association (SICA) in the Trade Center, Chennai, on 15.09.23 to 17.09.23. A total of seven students from III MCHM participated in this competition. Mr.Divyadarshan A. and Mr. R. Akash participated in the Live Innovative Briyani Cooking Competition and received the merit certificate. Mr. Samuel M. and Mr. K. B. Karthick Babu participated in a cocktail and mocktail competition and got the participant certificate. Mr. A. Kasinathan actively participated in the fruit and vegetable carving competition, and he got the participant certificate. Mr. Prejith Kumar S. and Mr. Ragul participated in the Live Creative Skilled Paratha competition, and they won the bronze. This competition motivated and encouraged the students, providing a memorable experience.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Parents Teachers Meet for I and II year on 09.09.2023 at 2.00 P.M.  The main objective of the meeting is to create a common platform, where teachers and parents come together to discuss student’s performance and devise ways to enrich their learning experience. The class in-charge explained the student’s attendance, CIA- I marks and discussed on the semester course implementation and progress. The progress report of I and II year students was intimated to the parents. The PTA meeting came to an end with the conclusion that the progress and development of the students depends on the joint effort of parents and teachers. Totally, 45 students came with their parents and attended the PTA meet.

The students from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management participated in the “Live Cooking Challenge 2023” hosted by the South Indian Culinary Association (SICA) in IHM, Chennai, on September 4th and 5th, 2023. Mr.Divyadarshan A, Mr. Samuel M, Mr. Prejith Kumar S, and Mr. K. B. Karthick Babu, from the third year, actively participated in the competition. Mr. Prejith Kumar S won the bronze medal in this competition, and others received a recognition certificate for their participation. This competition motivated and encouraged the students, providing a memorable experience.

Teacher’s Day in India is celebrated every year on September 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. As part of this celebration, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted SLCS-Samaaj Seva (Extension activity) and awareness program based on the role of teachers in school education” on 05.09.23 at Nedu Madurai School, Madurai. 13 students from the second and third years and three staff members actively participated in this program. They addressed the school students about how teachers play an essential role in everyone’s life. Towards the end of the program, the school students showed their love and respect for their teachers and gave them a lot of good wishes with sweet acts. This program has given them a memorable experience.

Teaching is a profession that teaches all other professions. A day is set aside to remember all the teachers. This day is celebrated in commemoration of Dr. Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer in education and was a well-known diplomat, scholar, and above all, a teacher. To carry forward this tradition, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Teacher’s Day celebration at the Training Restaurant on September 5, 2023. 65 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 were given as a token of love to all the faculty members. Towards the end of the session, refreshment was provided by the department of MC&HM. The efforts of the students were appreciated by all the teachers.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management and Yuva Club organized SLCS-Samaaj Seva – Outreach Activity – Rally on “Save Environment & Save Earth” at Vaigai Dam, Theni on 22^nd Aug, 2023. 54 students and 3 staff members from the department of MC&HM took part in this outreach program.  The program aimed at creating awareness among the masses to ‘Save Environment & Save Earth’ in the vicinity of Vaigai Dam surrounding area. The initiative of the program aimed at the conservation of tress and optimum utilization of natural resources which ultimately contributed towards the benefit of future generation.

The South Indian Chef Association organized a National workshop on “Pastry Art & Hot Plate Presentation” at the Marriott Hotel in Cochin, Kerala, on 14.08.2023. Final-year students Akash R, Gokul R, Kasinathan A, Chandran K, Divyadharsan A, Samuel M, Jeevanandham SP, along with faculty member Mr. E. Jacob Jebarai, participated in the workshop. Chef Dimuthu Kumarasinghe, President of the Chefs Guild of Lanka, was invited as the chief guest. He spoke about plate presentation as the final step that showcases culinary creations. Often overlooked or treated as an afterthought, plate presentation should emphasize the food’s quality and preparation techniques while engaging the diner’s senses. Effective plating should be simple enough to execute on a busy night, while still being stylish and visually appealing to the guests. By the end of the session, students received hands-on instruction on how to present both plates and pastries. This workshop provided significant motivation and encouragement to the students, resulting in a memorable experience for all.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an alumni interaction on ‘The Effect of Rewards and Motivation on Student Achievement” on 09.08.23.Chef Raj Mohan M.S., a former student of the department, is currently working as the HoD in the Department of HM&CS at GTN Arts College, Dindigul. He raised awareness among the students about the role of culinary competitions in their careers. He explained why students should participate in culinary competitions, what they can learn from them, and how that knowledge can help them improve their skills. Finally, he quoted the statement of Swami Vivekananda, ‘You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.’ His message emphasizes the importance of discovering one’s talent, nurturing and motivating it, honing it to perfection, imbuing it with morals, and presenting it with love. He stressed that someday, amidst a crowd of people, the sound of applause, dance, whistles, and cheers will signify the magic of your performance and success. He encouraged students to envision their future, think ambitiously, and embrace it in the present, as one day, their future will manifest as their present. This program succeeded in motivating and encouraging the students. In total, 58 students from the second and third years actively participated.

The III&II year students of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Fresher’s Day Party on 20.07.2023 for the first year students, who joined in the academic year 2023-2024. The purpose of Fresher’s Day Party is to make the first year students to feel at home, to encourage their creative impulses and to boost their confidence levels. The seniors welcomed their juniors by presenting them with mementos. The function started with the cutting of a cake followed by the key note address delivered by Mr.C.SureshKumar, Head of the Department of MC&HM. The activities included the icebreaking session which helped the students to get to know each other. Everyone got a chance to showcase their talents. Totally 99 students actively participated in this occasion .

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management and Yuva Club organized SLCS-Samaaj Seva – Outreach Activity on the theme  “SWACHHTA HI SEVA”– “Cleanliness is Service” at Sathiyar Dam in Madurai on 20.7.23. 99 students from MC&HM and 4 staff members took part in this outreach program.  The program’s objective is to raise public awareness of the plastic-free environment at Sathiyar Dam. The participants distributed pamphlets to the people and provided the instructions to create green environment around them. As a part of the program, they went on a walk around the Sathiyar Dam, where they gathered plastic debris off the road and dumped it in the appropriate bin. The students made the program possible by actively participating and supporting it.