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Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a SLCS-Samaaj Seva—Extension Activity on “SWACHHTA HI SEVA”—Cleanliness is Service, as a one-day cleaning activity at Nedumadurai Temple, Madurai, on 10.4.2023. Totally, 23 students and 1 faculty members from Marine Catering and Hotel Management took part in this program and created awareness among the rural people  about importance of green environment in their surroundings. As a part of the program, they started walking along the street, collected plastic waste, and cleaned the temple. Students actively participated in the program by giving it their full support, which made it a great success.

HEN Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a two-day workshop on Carving on 29.03.2023 and 30.03.2023 for the students of I and II years. Chef. Santhoshkumar of Kalam Carving Academy, Coimbatore, was the resource person for the workshop. The chef said that carving is an extracurricular activity for the hotel management students and can be learnt with self-interest, dedication, creativity, concentration and knowledge of drawing in order to become good carvers. He also gave hands-on practice for the student to carve 4 and 5- petal flowers with radish, carrot, cucumber, beet root and water melon. They displayed their vegetable flower bouquets and carving arrangements in the college premises. This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who also had a memorable experience. Totally, 76 students participated and got benefitted through this program.

HEN Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a two-day workshop on Carving on 29.03.2023 and 30.03.2023 for the students of I and II years. Chef. Santhoshkumar of Kalam Carving Academy, Coimbatore, was the resource person for the workshop. The chef said that carving is an extracurricular activity for the hotel management students and can be learnt with self-interest, dedication, creativity, concentration and knowledge of drawing in order to become good carvers. He also gave hands-on practice for the student to carve 4 and 5- petal flowers with radish, carrot, cucumber, beet root and water melon. They displayed their vegetable flower bouquets and carving arrangements in the college premises. This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who also had a memorable experience. Totally, 76 students participated and got benefitted through this program.

HEN Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a two-day workshop on Carving on 29.03.2023 and 30.03.2023 for the students of I and II years. Chef. Santhoshkumar of Kalam Carving Academy, Coimbatore, was the resource person for the workshop. The chef said that carving is an extracurricular activity for the hotel management students and can be learnt with self-interest, dedication, creativity, concentration and knowledge of drawing in order to become good carvers. He also gave hands-on practice for the student to carve 4 and 5- petal flowers with radish, carrot, cucumber, beet root and water melon. They displayed their vegetable flower bouquets and carving arrangements in the college premises. This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who also had a memorable experience. Totally, 76 students participated and got benefitted through this program.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Parents Teachers Meet for I and II year on 25.03.2023 at 9.00 A.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, 50 students came with their parents and attended the PTA meet.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Parents Teachers Meet for I and II year on 25.03.2023 at 9.00 A.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, 50 students came with their parents and attended the PTA meet.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a peer teaching session for I MCHM students on March 22, 2023. Akash. R, Samuel. M and Subash. G of II MCHM presented the topic “SAVE WATER, SAVE LIFE”. They talked on how water is more essential component to quench thirst or protect health; it is also vital for creating jobs and supporting economic, social, and human development. The session enabled to learn more on water-related issues, be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. At the end of the session, the students took pledge for saving water. This peer teaching session helped the students build their confidence and communication.

Francophone Day is celebrated every year on March 20, 2023. In order to celebrate the day, HEN Association of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a one-day workshop on “CUISINE FRANCAISE”. Mr. C. Suresh Kumar, HoD and Mr. P. Anand, Assistant Professor, Department of MC&HM guided students to prepare a French meal as hands-on-practice. A brief presentation for the students on how to get started in the day-to-day operations of a busy restaurant, and basic knowledge of the herbs and various flavors used in French cuisine were explained. They prepared a variety of French dishes such as Nicoise salads, shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, Roasted chicken, beef bourguignon, caramel custard, crepe suzette and onion & mushroom tart. It was a very interesting program that gave students a great learning experience. Totally, 33 students from II MCHM actively participated in this workshop.

Mr. K Saththivel (22127), Mr. S Vishal S (22133) from I year and II year students, Mr. K B Karthick Babu (21124), and Mr. A Kasi Natan (21125) of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management actively participated in the “Fruit Art and Vegetable carving Workshop” conducted by the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, on 11.03.2023. They also gave hands-on-practice for the student to carve 4 and 5 petal flowers in radish, carrot, cucumber, beet root, and watermelon face arts. They also made vegetables and flower carved bouquet arrangements for reception hall. This workshop gave a lot of memorable experience, motivation and encouragement to the students.

On 11.03.2023, Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management went on a field trip to the Keezhadi Museum, Sivaganga District with the I and II year students (57 students). The students became aware of the museum as a testimony to the regional life lived by ancient Tamils during the Sangam Age. The excavations underscored the fact that an urban civilization existed in Tamil Nadu since the Sangam Age, contemporaneous with the urban life recorded in the Gangetic Plains. The students visited six galleries titled ‘Maduraiyum Keezhadiyum’, ‘Agriculture and Water Management’, ‘Kalam Seikho’, ‘Aadayum Anikalankalum’, ‘Maritime Trade,” and ‘Vaazhviyal.” They explored the history and richness of the artifacts exhibited. The museum is equipped with a touch-screen display for the visitors to get a glimpse of artifacts regarding the Vaigai Valley Civilization. The museum also displayed a replica of a cargo ship recalling the ‘Sangam Era’ of maritime trade.  Earthenware and pottery were also exhibited in various dimensions. Adding to this, ancient coins that were unearthed were also displayed. The students enjoyed and understood the great pride in the ancient Tamil Civilization.