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The Hospitality Education Network (HEN) Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted an intra-departmental cooking competition as a part of the celebration for “International Chef Day” on 20.10.2023. Students from the first year of the department (32 students) actively participated in the cooking competition.  Mr. R. Sanjay R and Mr. M. Saravana Kumar, took first place, and Mr. S. Premkumar and Mr. S. Ragul Venkat took second place, and Mr. S. Karthikeyan and Mr. P. Lakshmi Ramana took third place in the competition. It has recognized the students’ ability to work as members of a team to demonstrate valuable skills in recipe development, food preparation, presentation, organization, and local food systems, and also made it a memorable experience.

1.  Dr.S.Praveen Kumar – University Nominee
2. Mrs. G. Usha – Academic Expert
3. Arunkumar M – Industrial Expert
4. Mr.P.Muthukumar– Alumnus

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted Board of Studies meeting via online on 13.10.2023 at 2.30 p.m. Dr.S.Praveen Kumar, Assistant Professor, Centre for Tourism and Hotel Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, chaired the session as the University Nominee, Mrs. G. Usha, Assistant Professor, Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, has been invited as the Academic Expert, Mr. Arunkumar M, HR Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Madurai, served as the Industrial Expert and Mr.P.Muthukumar, Demi Chef De parte, Costa Cruise Line, attended the meeting as an alumnus. Mr. C. Sureshkumar, Head of the Department, chaired the session along with his faculty members. A student and his parent were invited to share their feedback and recommendations for finalizing the syllabi for the academic year 2023-24 (even semester).

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an industrial visit for the first-year students on 4.10.2023, at the Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Madurai. The students were able to see and observe the functions of different departments. They have learned the theoretical part of hospitality in classrooms. The practical experience of a hotel has made them understood basic practical concepts. At the end of the visit, students have got the opportunity to interact with the managers. To put in a nutshell, it was an overwhelming experience for the students. Totally, 31 students and 2 faculty members participated in this visit.

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.