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Newsletter – Pious PIOUS NEWSLETTER - FOCUS VOL 28 November 2017– May 2018 CONTENTS I. NEWS ZOOM-IN II. IQAC III. STUDENT ENRICHMENT 1. Add-on courses- Interdisciplinary & Certificate 2. Orientation Programmes 3. Career Guidance 4. Classroom Activities on Eminent Personalities, Social and Ethical values 5. Guest and Extension Lectures 6. Field Trips and Educational Visits 7. Collaboration & Linkages 8. Seminars, Workshops, Conferences 9. Club Activities 10. Student participation in Competitions 11. Health and Social Awareness 12. Environmental Concerns 13. Student Projects IV. TESTS, EVALUATION AND REMEDIAL CLASSES V. CELEBRATIONS 1. Christmas & Outcry Bond 2. Resonance 3. National Science Day 4. Women’s Day 5. English Language Day 6. Valedictory- Farewell to UG Final Year 7. Matrubhasha Dinotsava 8. Sanskrit Day 9. National Mathematics Day 10. MBA Freshers Party VI. ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS VII. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES VIII. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES IX. RESEARCH, PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION X. RESOURCE AND CONSULTANCY XI. PLACEMENTS XII. ALUMNI Vol.28. November 2017 to May 2018 Page | 1 Newsletter – Pious XIII. SPORTS I. NEWS ZOOM-IN 1. SAMATVA Intercollegiate Competitions on Gender Sensitization- 4th April, 2018. The one day intercollegiate event on Gender Sensitization, titled ‘SAMATVA’ was held in the college campus with the objective of creating awareness among the youth on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. The event was inaugurated by Mr. Kapil Dev, renowned Media Personality and an Effective Speaker. In his deliberation, he enlightened the audience on the significance of gender equality and how a woman can multitask. The Principal’s message on the importance of Gender sensitization captivated the attention of audience. Rev. Sister Japamala, College- Correspondent reflected upon the significance of gender sensitization and wished the participants best of luck. As a part of this event various competitions were held. The response to the event was overwhelming. Around 277 students from various colleges of the city such as Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Kasturba Degree College, Cognizant College of Commerce, Little Flower Degree College and St. Pious X Degree & PG College enthusiastically participated in the five events conducted on the following themes: Vol.28. November 2017 to May 2018 Page | 2 Newsletter – Pious CAPTURING THOUGHTS - An online open on various issues pertaining to gender competition was organized by the department discrimination & empowerment, Reservation of Physical Sciences in which participants Bill for women, Gender issues & challenges, were asked to express their feelings on “My equal pay and equal work, problems faced by daughter, My pride” and “The woman who trans-genders & gender stratification. All the inspired me”. More than 100 participants in members of the groups were successful in the age group of 15 to 75 years, from various putting forth their views & exhibiting good countries such as US, UK, Australia, Dubai leadership & communication skills. I prize and different states of India participated in the was won by Bhavan’s College and II prize competition. An album comprising the won by St. Pious X Degree & P.G. College. collection of the messages on “Capturing Thoughts” was played in the auditorium. NRITHYANJALI - Group Dance Dr.Sree Devi received award for the best Competition was organized by the presentation from Mr Maanas-An Upcoming Department of the Second Languages. A total film Actor. of 10 colleges participated in the competition. I Prize was bagged by Kishore Dora & Group from Bhavan’s Vivekananda Degree College and II Prize by Abegail & Group from St.Pious X Degree & PG College. SPEECH CRAFT – A debate competition on the themes- “Enriching and Empowering Women through Education” and Elocution Competition on “The most inspiring woman ABHINAYA - Dramatics Competition was leader in the world” was organized by organized by the Department of Commerce. 8 Departments of Social Sciences. 26 students teams participated and gave stupendous participated in the elocution competition and performances. spoke about various inspiring leaders such as Laxmi Narayan Tripathy, Oprah Winfrey, Malala etc. MOB GAB – A competition on Group Discussion was organized by the Department of Life-Sciences. Around 16 groups of 72 The Departments of Biochemistry and students participated in the event. The group English organized the Inaugural and discussion event saw the students discussing Valedictory Function of Samatva. The Vol.28. November 2017 to May 2018 Page | 3 Newsletter – Pious Departments of Psychology and Mass Communication were in-charge for the photography of the event. 2. LMS- Learning Management System (STUMAGZ) The Management and Dept. of English coordinated with Stumagz to make the college a digitalized learning campus for all. Stumagz is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of courses or training programs. It helps the instructor to deliver ADMINS FOR STUMAGZ material to the students, administer tests and Arts- Ms. Monoshri Mitra & Ms. Arathi other assignments, track student progress, and Commerce – Ms. Shwetha & Ms. Afreen manage record-keeping. Physical Sciences – Ms. Vani LifeSciences - Ms.Sujatha & Ms.Sugundhamala MBA - Ms.Anika & Ms. Latha PG - MsVani Sree & Ms Swathi An interactive orientation for the staff was 3. MICROBIOLOGY : NATIONAL held by Stumagz on Learning Management SEMINAR System (LMS) on 8th Dec 2017. Department of Microbiology in association with Telangana Academy of Sciences An orientation on Learning Management organized a National Seminar on System (LMS) for all UG students was ‘NANOTECHNOLOGY: EMERGING organized on 3rd March 2018. Mr. Fredy and ISSUES AND APPLICATIONS’ on 26th Mr. Teja from the Stumagz team gave a February, 2018. practical orientation for staff on 9th March 2018 and also selected the Avengers, the student volunteers from each faculty. Vol.28. November 2017 to May 2018 Page | 4 Newsletter – Pious 4. KRTYA - 2018 The second session of the meet started with the first rounds of formal events, informal On 18th April, 2018 the students of St.Pious X events and subsequent rounds of formal MBA College for Women organized a state events. The day came to an end with the level - Management Meet ‘KRTYA - 2018’ valedictory session where the winners of all on the theme ‘INNOVATION AND the formal events were given cash awards BEYOND’. This event was aimed at fostering innovation by encouraging student followed by a presentation of valedictory entrepreneurs. 287 participants from 30 report by Mrs. C. Latha –HOD – Department colleges participated in various formal and of MBA and vote of thanks by the II year informal events. The Chief Guest of the event students of MBA. was Mr. Ravi Teja Jallepalli –CEO-Goli 5. TWO-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR Soda, and Vijaya Kumar-Lead, BVIC Bala - MBA DEPARTMENT Vikasa International Centre. The department of Business Management organized Two-Day National Seminar on ‘Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities & Challenges’ under the able guidance of the College Management. The Seminar was attended by more than 200 participants, who included Faculty of Affiliated Colleges, Research Scholars and Students. The Seminar was inaugurated by the hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, Prof. S. Ramachandram along The key event of the Meet was ‘Product with Rev. Sister Japamala, Correspondent and Presentation’ where the students were Rev. Sister Velangini, Principal, St. Pious X encouraged to come out with their innovative Degree & P.G. College and Prof.K. Kalidas, ideas for start-ups through product Principal of St. Pious X MBA College for presentation- a working model with their Women. The other dignitaries for the unique features to scale it on the business inaugural function included Mr. Mihir floor. The event was judged by Mr. Ravi Teja Paryal, Directorr ATI, Mr.T.Suresh, Founder Jallepalli, Mr. Ravikumar and Mr.Thalla TechiesNest, Mr. T. Veerendranath, Co- Veerendranath. founder, Techies Nest, Mr. Ramesh Venuganti, Mr. Hafees Basha and Dr Mohd. Rafi. Vol.28. November 2017 to May 2018 Page | 5 Newsletter – Pious organized by Department of Computer Science. The team comprised of 11 students accompanied by 4 teachers, Br.Robert, Letticia, Dotto and Seclas. The team members interacted with the students of the college to understand the education system and with lot of enthusiasm visited various departmental laboratories, Library, Gymnasium and Sports Inaugurating the seminar Prof. Ramachandra, room. After the glimpses of the campus, they Vice chancellor, appreciated the college for participated in the cultural program organized choosing the topic which was apt and advised in the Auditorium. to conduct series of activities to fructify the substratum of the seminar. Prof. K. Kalidas, Convener, presented his detailed report on the Two Day seminar highlighting its purpose, scope and possible endeavor. Mr. Tanneru Suresh, in his key note address, stated that the future of India is in the hands of 75 crore young population who are under the age of 25 years. Innovation entrepreneurship is the only solution to the future. The Dignitaries, Correspondent Rev.Sr. Japamala, Principal Rev.Sr.Velangini of The seminar was spread into four technical St.Pious College and Br. Robert from tracks. Around 24 papers were presented on Tanzania addressed the gathering. The various themes and sub themes of the students of the college depicted Indian culture seminar. The participants were happy with the through