Drawing competition

Art & Media Club organizing a Drawing Competition on 14/11/2018 at 12.40 pm at Animation Drawing Hall.  The programmed was inaugurated by Mr. P.Thirunavukarasu, Head-Department of Animation.The primary aim of the competition is to nurture creativity and talent and to promote an artistic bent of mind amongst young artists. He addressed that Drawing competitions encourage to think outside the box, explore their creative potential, and come up with unique ideas and concepts. When they participate in such competitions, they are exposed to a diverse range of themes, topics, and challenges that challenge their imagination and creativity.

Creativity flows out in a rhythm, vibrant and alive, present in every student. They should be guided with the right tools to transform their imagination into successful dimensions. It is the duty to give them freedom and space to let their creativity blossom to its full potential.The students expressed their creativity and unbridled imagination through the palette of colours. They were very energetic and their Sketches wereremarkable.The competition was an enriching experience for all the participants.

27 students from various departments were participated in the Competition.

WinnersList

PRIZE WINNERS

S.No. Name of Student Roll No. Department Year Level
1 ELAYARAJ K 17438 B.Com. B&I II I
2 ABUFAIZAL Z 17008 BBA II II
3 NITHYADHARSHINI G M 18211 CS I III

Student Induction Program 2022

On 4th August, 2022, Student Induction Program organized for the first year students of Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science. The program is arranged for the first year students and their parents to familiarize with the institution and make them comfortable. As a Precaution for COVID- 19, the program had two sessions with around 400 members per session. The session had an insight into the perspectives and infrastructure of the college. The program coordinators are Mr. P Kishore Kumar, Head i/c cum Assistant Professor of Animation and Dr. D Abraham Pradeep, Assistant Professor, MBA. The various committees of the Program enhanced the comfortability of the parents and the students with the help of the management. The first session of the day, started with the lighting of the panchamuga lamp by the Principal, Vice Principal, Dean Academics, Chief Guest and a volunteer from Parents side. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. S Priya, Dean Academics, SLCS. Dr. K Archunan, Vice Principal, SLCS, gave his views on Punctuality to the freshers. Dr. Pavithra, Head/ Department of Food Science welcomed the Chief Guest. Mr. Baburajan, Programme Head- TCS, Chennai was invited as the chair person for the session. He insisted on the idea of Self Education as an important aspect to build one’s self for the future. He also stated that, “Excuses and Success would never go together. Grab the opportunity and excel with success instead giving excuses.” Then, Dr. R Sujatha, Principal, SLCS, introduced the departments and faculties to the gathering. Mrs. R Suganthi Hepzibha, IQAC Coordinator cum Assistant Professor of  English, briefed on the rules and regulations of the college. Finally, Dr. N. Selvi, Department of Tamil proposed the vote of thanks. The second session of the day, started with the lighting of the panchamuga lamp by the Principal, Vice Principal, Dean Academics, Chief Guest and a volunteer from Parents side. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. S Priya, Dean Academics, SLCS. Dr. R Sujatha, Principal, SLCS, gave her views on discipline and skill development. Mrs. V Padmavathy, Head, Department of Banking and Insurance, introduced the Chief Guest. Mr. K Balasubramanian, Charted Accountant, was invited as the chief guest for the session. He insisted on the idea of employability with a specified goal as an important aspect with experience as a tool to achieve it. Then, Dr. Sujatha, Principal, SLCS, introduced the departments and faculties to the gathering. Mrs. R Suganthi Hepzibha, IQAC Coordinator cum Assistant Professor of English, briefed on the rules and regulations of the college. Finally, Dr. N. Selvi, Department of Tamil proposed the vote of thanks.Totally 398 students have participated in the program.

SLCS-Samaaj Seva – Outreach Activity – Rally on “Save Forest & Save Environment”

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management and Yuva Club organized SLCS-Samaaj Seva – an outreach activity – rally on “Save Forest & Save Environment” at Chinna Suruli, Theni district on 30.11.2023. 37 students and 3 staff members from the department of MC&HM took part in this outreach program.  The program aimed at creating public awareness about ‘Save Forest & Save Environment” in the vicinity of Chinna Suruli and surrounding area. The initiative of the program aimed at the conservation of trees and optimum utilization of natural resources which ultimately contributed towards the benefit of future generations.

Alumnus Interaction on “Career opportunities in Saudi Arabia”

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a career guidance program on “Career Opportunities in Saudi Arabia” for the second year (37 students) to create awareness about hotel industry opportunities in Middle Eastern countries on Dec 1, 2023. Mr. R. S. Hariharan (Batch 2018-2021), the department alumnus who is currently employed as a catering supervisor at Allied Contracting Catering in Saudi Arabia, briefed about the selection process of internships and full-time job opportunities in Middle Eastern countries. He also explained the job responsibilities of every individual in the catering field. At the end of the session, students interacted with the alumnus and clarified their doubts. To put it in a nutshell, this program boosted the confidence of the students.

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN

The Hospitality Education Network (HEN) Association of the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management and Entrepreneur Development Cell jointly organized an “Earn While You Learn” program, exclusively for the first-year students, and provided them an opportunity to prepare various assorted sweets on their own with the support of the Head and other faculty members of the department. Totally, 32 students from the first-year of the department actively participated. Each of the student participants has prepared two sweets and one savory with the support of a faculty member, and around 200 boxes consisting of 500 gm of sweets were prepared. After the preparation, the sweets boxes were sold to various department faculty members and students. Through this program, the students have experienced bulk cooking, gained hands-on experience, and gained knowledge in bulk production, indenting, costing, and promoting marketing and sales. They kept the sweet boxes for sales on 09.11.2023 and 10.11.2023.

Internship Guidance Meeting

The objective of the final internship is to develop the necessary skills of the students to function as entry-level managers in the hospitality industry. In continuation of the same, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an internship program for the third-year students. The training program was conducted from November 8, 2023 to March 8, 2023. The department organized an Internship Guidance Meeting on 28.10.23 to inform the students about the internship program.  Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, guided the students and their parents regarding the below-mentioned points.

  • Log book for students, hotel information, and accommodation for students
  • Reporting date and dress code the training program
  • Declaration form for internship training and importance of  the training certificate
  • Responsibility of the students in their work place
  • Documents to be presented ( Bonafide certificate , ID Card , Police verification certificate, Aadhar card photocopy, Medical fitness certificate)

Through this program, the students and parents were able to understand their roles and responsibilities during the internship program. Dr.R.Sujatha, Principal, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science delivered the presidential address and Dr.S.Priya, Dean-Academics felicitated the gathering.  Totally 37 students actively participated in this meeting.

Intra-departmental Cooking Competition on “International Chef Day”

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.

FUNDAMENTALS OF DEEP LEARNING

Session Details: WEBINAR on “FUNDAMENTALS OF DEEP LEARNING”
Title of the session FUNDAMENTALS  OF  DEEP LEARNING
Date : 25th September, 2023 Duration : 09.00AM to 11.00AM
Activity Category: Self Driven Activity Nature of the Session : Online
Theme : Awareness in Trends and Technology
Expert / Speaker Details:
Name: Dr.V.Karpagam M.E.,Ph.D., Designation: Professor/HoD (AI&DS)
Organisation: Sri  Ramakrishna  Engineering  College, Coimbatore.
Brief about Expert/Speaker:

        Dr. V. Karpagam is currently serving as the Professor and Head of the Department of Artificial Intelligence Data Science at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore. With 25 years of academic experience, she completed her Ph.D. in the field of Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, in 2014. She earned her Master’s degree in Software Engineering from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, in 2008 and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, in 1996. Dr. Karpagam is a recognized Anna University Supervisor and is currently guiding five scholars in the domains of Artificial Intelligence, Medical Image Processing, and Cyber Security. Her research and teaching interests encompass Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Database Technologies, Cyber Security, and Health Analytics.

Objectives of the activity: 
  • To acquire a foundational understanding of the techniques and tools essential for training a deep learning model.
  • To gain practical experience with common deep learning data types and model architectures.
  • To improve model accuracy by enhancing datasets through data augmentation.
  •  To efficiently achieve results with less data and computation by leveraging transfer learning between models.
  • To instill confidence in participants to undertake their own projects using modern deep learning frameworks.
Outcome of the activity: Students were able to

  Develop familiarity with deep learning, a field where computer models learn to perform classification tasks directly from various data types, including images, text, or sound.

  Gain awareness of the current trends, support, and resistance within the deep learning domain.

  Understand that deep learning models can achieve state-of-the-art accuracy, sometimes surpassing human-level performance, through technical and fundamental analysis, especially in the stock market.

 Understand that deep learning models can achieve state-of-the-art accuracy, sometimes surpassing human-level performance, through technical and fundamental analysis, especially in the stock market.

 Comprehend that deep learning relies on a multi-layered structure of algorithms known as neural networks, which are designed based on the structure of the human brain.

 
Key Highlights:

 Dr. V. Karpagam delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Fundamentals of Deep Learning and actively engaged with students.

  She provided insights into the career opportunities available in the field of deep learning.

 Students exhibited enthusiasm by actively participating, asking questions, and seeking clarification on their doubts.

Board of Studies Meeting

Board of Studies Members:
  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).

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

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.