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Mercy Vision-2011

VISION-2011

Academic excellence, development of skills and character formation based on the love of God and service of man as modeled in Jesus Christ. The college also aims at training women for the service of God and humanity.

MISSION

To become a centre of learning par excellence. To provide value- based education To promote quality education aimed at global competence. To ensure an integrated development of individuals. To empower women through education.

From the Principal's Desk

It is with great joy that the eighth volume of our annual campus newsletter is being released. The pages of this bulletin bear testimony for the academic and non-academic activities of the 48th year of our college and also reflects the attempts made to impart holistic education for our students based on the vision and mission of our pioneers. Placing my deepest gratitude in front of God Almighty, I present….VISION 2011.

Dr. Sr. Annamkutty M.J. (Dr. Sr. Kripa) Principal NEW VENTURES

Inauguration of the Blessed Pope John Paul II block

KARUNYAM, an outreach programme was coordinated by the NAAC coordinator, Dr.W.S.Kottiswari, with the Social Service League as part of post re-accreditation process. It is a continuous process organized with the intention of creating social awareness and commitment in the minds of the younger generation. Students, faculty members and non-teaching staff are actively involved in this programme contributing generously to buy provisions, blankets, adult diapers and cotton clothes for the inmates of the isolated ward, District Hospital, Palakkad.

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Activities of the Department The activities of the English association for the academic year 2011-12 were inaugurated by Dr.Anto Thomas C. (Associate Professor, St.Thomas College, Thrissur.) with a talk on the topic „Native Culture and Ecotopica: Ecocriticism in children‟s Literature‟on 13 September 2011.

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„Shakespeare week‟ was celebrated on the third week of November (From 21.11.2011 to 24.11.2011) with events such as a quiz competition, a recitation competition, a film version of Shakespeare‟s tragedy „Othello‟ and a poster exhibition. A One day Seminar on „Post structuralism‟ was organized by P.G. Research Centre for Comparative Studies, Department of English, Mercy College on 1 December 2011. Dr.B.Sreekumar, Head, CMS College, Coimbatore gave a talk on post structuralism for I and III Semester M.A students.

The Research Journal „Pursuits‟ Volume IX was formally released by Dr.Sr.Kripa Principal, Mercy College, Palakkad on 9 December 2011. Dr.T.C.Brindha Kumari submitted a Minor project titled “Subjectivity, Gender and Self- Representation in Contemporary Tamil Dalit Writings- A Study of the Selected Works of Sri Lankan and Tamil Dalit writers Daniel, Dominic Jeeva, Sivakami, Bama and Edayavendan”. University nominee and Subject Expert, Teaching Staff Selection Committee for the appointment of regular teachers, NSS Colleges under Calicut University (2004 & 2008), Amal College of Advanced Studies, Myladi, Nilambur (2009), Unity Women‟s College, Manjeri (2010), and St.Thomas, Thrissur (2011). published an article titled “Negotiations on the Female Space: Gender Identity in Sivakami‟s The Grip of Change” presented at the National Seminar, St. Joseph‟s College, Irinjalakkuda, March 23-24, 2011, in the book of conference proceedings. published an article titled “Negotiating Female Space: Gender and Self - Representation in Siva Kami‟s The Grip of Change and Bama’s Karukku. Scholastic International Research Journal of Language and Literature” Ethiraj college, 2011, in the book of conference proceedings. published an article titled “Rewriting the Cultural Paradigms: Counter Narrative as a Discourse Strategy in Idayavendan‟s Fiction” in the Literary Explorer 2011, published by Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappilly. published an article titled“Emphasis on Practical Outcomes: Negotiation on the Constructivist Approach to the English Language Teaching” at an international seminar-jointly organized by UGC SAP, and Institute of English and Centre for English Language Teaching, University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram, 3-4 February 2011 in the book of conference proceedings. presented a paper titled “Gender and Self Representations in Bama‟s „Karukku‟” at Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore, 15 February 2011. presented a paper titled “Rewriting the Cultural Paradigms: Counter Narratives as a Discourse Strategy in Idayavendan‟s Fiction” by the Department of English, N.S.S. College, Ottapalam, 25- 26 August 2011. presented a paper titled “Negotiations on the Female Space: Gender Identity In Sivakami‟s The Grip of Change” at St. Joseph‟s College, Irinjalakkuda, 23- 24 March 2011. presented a paper titled “Beasts and Wilderness: Environmental Rhetoric in Darkness in Saint Louis Bearheart” at St. Paul‟s College, Kalamassery, 16 September 2011. Dr.W.S.Kottiswari Secured the UGC Travel Grant to present a paper on Redefining Motherhood –Theory and Literary practice at the Sixth International Conference on Motherhood on 29 March 2011 at the University of

Queensland, Australia.

acted as Resource person in the UGC National Seminar on “The Inner Vision… Psychological Insights in Contemporary Literature” at Nirmala College, for Women on 6 January 2011 and gave a talk on “Native Canadian and Indian Women Writers- A Psychological Approach” gave Extension lectures to PG students at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore on “Modern Schools of Criticism” on 7 January 2011. delivered the Valedictory Address at the National Level Seminar on “Images of Women in World Literature” on 15 February 2011 at Kongu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. acted as Resource Person at the UGC National Seminar on Socio-Cultural Perspectives in English Literature on 17 February 2011 at PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore and gave a talk on “The Confluence of Sociological Ideologies and Feminist Literary Discourses-A Comparative Study of Ethnic Women with Emphasis on Native Canadian Works”.

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acted as Resource Person at the UGC National Level Workshop on Emerging Trends in New Literatures on 4 March 2011 at Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore and gave a talk on “ New Trends in Feminist Literature”. acted as Resource Person at the National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Literatures in English on 7 March 2011 at MSS WAKF Board College, Madurai and gave a talk on “Post Feminism and Literature”. acted as Resource person for the Refresher Course at Madurai Kamaraj University on 8 March 2011. and gave a talk on Modern Literary Theories and its Application to Literary Works. Ms Sheena John presented a paper titled “Struggle and survival in Louise Erdrich‟s Tracks” at a two-day National Seminar organized by the Department of English,N.S.S College, Ottappalam. Dr. Praseedha G was awarded the degree of Doctorate in English in 2011. Dr. Praseedha G. published a paper titled “Seeking a Middle Ground: An Analysis of Monica Felton‟s A Widow’s Story,” in Literary Explorer, Vol.10, No.4, October 2011, Research Journal, Bishop Heber College, Trichy. Ms Sreedevi K.Menon published a paper titled “ Nature and Non-Human Space in the “Mahabharatha”” in Pursuits, Vol.9 ,2011. Published a paper titled “Othello on Screen” in Littcrit.2011 Presented a paper in the International comnference on “Film Studies- Screening Othello-A comparative Analysis of Kaliyattam and Omkara” at Little Flower , Guruvayur. Dr.Nila.N presented a paper titled “Socio-Cultural perspectives in literature” at PSGR Krishnammal College For Women, Coimbatore on 17 February 2011 . Dr. Nila.N published a paper titled “May or May not be: Transcending Boundary Lines in The Shadow Lines by Amitav Ghosh,” in the national journal, JIGGYASA, Volume 6 No:1.2011. Ms.Y.Mercy Famila published a paper titled “Humanism in Dorris Lessing‟s Novels: An Overview” in The Indian Review of World Literature in English Vol.7.No.1 January 2011. Ms.Y.Mercy Famila published a paper titled “Pathos and Revolt:Resisting the absurd in Albert Camu‟s” the Plague”” in Unheard Melodies Vol 6. 2011. Anusha Mathew published a paper titled “ The portrait of Womanhood in TonniMorrison‟s Sola and Shashi Desshpande‟s That Long Silence: A Comparative Study of Feminist Ideologies” in the national journal, JIGGYASA, Volume 6 No:1.2011. Achievements of Students Aathira P of III year bagged the first prize in English Versification at A Zone competitions. Bhavana K S of III year bagged the first prize in Clay Modelling as well as in Collage, the second prize in drawing Cartoons and the third prize in Poster Making. Preethy C N won the II place in Margamkali at A Zone Competitions. Thapasree P, Geethu N, Reshmi D, Roseena Xavier and Shalini T V bagged the III place in English Drama at A Zone Arts Festival. Gopika G of II year has won the III place in Group Song in A Zone arts Festival. Hafsa HyderAli bagged the II prize in the Paper Presentation competition conducted by the Research Forum of Mercy College on 15 December 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF MALAYALAM

Activities of the Department Keralapiravi dinam was celebrated with a talk on the topic “The Keralite and the identity of the Keralite in Malayalam films” by renowned film critic Sri.G.P.Ramachandran. Dr.Rajeshwari.C presented a paper titled “Fluttering of Birds in Malayalam Poetry” in the international conference on Indian Ornithology conducted by the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, in November 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF HINDI

Activities of the Department Revati Krishna of I B.A English, Mercy College, Palakkad has secured I prize in the District level Hindi Elocution Competition organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Palakkad in co-operation with the Department

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of Hindi , NSS College, Ottapalam at NSS college, Ottapalam on 23 September 2011 in connection with the Hindi Fortnight Celebrations.

DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT

Activities of the Department A Sanskrit manuscript magazine titled „Navachetana‟ prepared by the students of Sanskrit was released by the principal Dr. Sr. Kripa on 12 December 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Activities of the Department

A Seminar on “Applications of Mathematics on Cryptography” was given by Dr.G.Girija, Asst. Prof. of Mathematics in Govt. Arts College Coimbatore on 25 November 2011. A workshop on SSPS (Statistical Package on Social Sciences) was conducted by Mr.Rajesh.P Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Govt. Sanskrit College, Pattambi on 12 December 2011 for the faculty members. Dr.Sr. Alice Thomas presented a paper titled “Generalised Gumbel Distribution and Aminification Process” in the international conference on Probability,Statistics and Data Analysis at North Carolina State University, Raleigh,USA. presented a paper entitle “Changing Scenario of Catholic Universities of Avila University” in Spain on 12 August 2011.

Prof .C. R. Rao and Prof. P. K. Sen with Dr. Sr. Alice Thomas at N.C University, USA.

has been granted a UGC-Minor project entitled “ A study on extreme value distributions and their applications in time series modeling” has acted as a resource person for the Aids patients at Palakkad on 17 July 2011 has acted as a resource person in the PTA at St.Raphael‟s Cathedral Church on 31 July 2011 has acted as a resource person and given a class for women under the topic “Women Empowerment” at Panthalampadom. A Job oriented test series (2011-12) – 1 was conducted on 28 July 2011. A Job oriented test II was conducted on sixth January 2011. Ms.Nitya A.A. presented papers titled “On Pre-I-continuous Functions” in the UGC sponsored national seminar on “Classical Mathematics with Applications to computer science and related areas” organized by Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, St.Mary‟s College, Thrissur on 11 March 2011. Ms.Nitya A.A also presented a paper titled“On P-open set via pre local function” in the U.G.C. sponsored National Seminar on “New Trends in Mathematics and its Applications” organized by Department of Mathematics, Bharathamatha College, Thrikkakkara, Ernakulam on 1 February 2011. Asha Sebastian of Final Year U.G. Course secured the first prize in an elocution competition conducted by the N.S.S. unit of N.S.S. College, Ottapalam. She got a cash prize of Rs.1500/- and certificate on 8 February 2011 Nitya.K of final year U.G.Course secured third place for her story “ Pingami” in Vaikom Mohamed Basheer Memorial Story writing competition for university students conducted by M.G.University Publication Department in February.

Remya.K of I year has bagged the I place in Hindi Essay competition at the A Zone competitions. Staffy Johnson won the II place in Margamkali at the A Zone competitions. Suchithra K S, Divya V, Jiji R and Anaswara B won the III place in Group Song at the A Zone competitions.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Activities of the Department The Physics association was inaugurated by Rev.Sr.Ezechiel on 11 August 2011 with a paper presentation on „Nanotechnology and its applications‟ by SriLakshmi of III D.C. A Poster presentation was conducted as a part of Hiroshima Day,observed as a part of its 66 th anniversary A seminar was conducted on Python Programming by Dr.Najeeb on 18 August 2011 A paper presentation was conducted on “3G and 4G” by Remya and Padmapriya of I P.G. on 10 November 2011. A paper presentation was conducted on “Chandrayan I”, by Linda Dominic,Geena C.Johnson and Jincy C.S. of I P.G. on 17 November 2011 A paper presentation was conducted on “The Coronal mass ejection” by Suhaila and Siji of. I P.G.,28 November 2011. Dr. Lakshmi.M, Ms.Mercy Leena Paul and Ms.C.K. Memcy published an article titled “Synthesis, Charecterisation and Photocatalytic study of ZnO nanoparticles” in Indian Journal of Environmental Protection vol 31,2.2011.156. Dr.Lakshmi.M, and Ms.Prabisha P.P. published an article titled “Electron transfer mechanism in DSSC” in Scientia.2011. Ms.Prabisha P.P.and,Dr.Lakshmi.M published an article titled “Solar Cells” in Scientia.2011. Ms.Nees Paul(Mercy College Palakkad), and Mr.V.P.Joseph(Christ college,IJK) published an article titled “Metamaterials” in Scientia.2011. Ms.Jessy Mathew N, Ms.Rachel Oommen, C. Ms.Sanjeeviraja, and Ms.Usha Rajalakshmi P. published an article titled “Investigations on the Se doped Sb2S3 thin films”in Chalcogenide Letters,2011. Ms.Jessy Mathew N, Ms.Rachel Oommen, C. Ms.Sanjeeviraja, Ms.Usha Rajalakshmi P. published an article titled “Effect of thickness and annealing temperatures on structural and morphological properties of (Sb2S3)1- x(Bi2S3)x thin films” in the International Journal of Current Research and Review ,3,2011. Dr. M.Lakshmi is doing a project titled “Natural dyes as photosensitisers in dye sensitised solar cells” funded by BRNS,DAE. Ms. Mariama John is doing a project titled “Iron oxide thin film humidity sensor –phase ii” funded by UGC Sr.Jessy Mathew N. completed her Ph.D programme from Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women,Coimbatore Ms.Nees Paul, presented a paper titled “The negative permeability in metamaterial structures with conducting polymers‟,Materials for electromagnetic applications” at Christ College, Irinjalakuda, between 29-30 November 2011.

Achievements of Students SreeVidya.P of III year has secured the II place in Thullal in A Zone competitions.

Ms Chandini of second P.G. won gold medal in athletics. Ms Anjana and Ms Anjali of I U.G have won the first prize in the college level wild life quiz

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Activities of the Department The “Ozone Day” was observed on 16 September 2011.

There was a Lecture series by Dr. Jayasree E. G. on “Perspectives of Computational Chemistry: A virtual reality of the Chemical world” on 19 October 2011. Nazeema of III DC Chemistry gave a power point presentation on “Application of Colloids” in connection with International Year of Chemistry on 20 October

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“ChemMagikos 2011” the chemistry exhibition for school and college students was conducted from 1 to 3 December 2011 as part of the celebration of International Year of Chemistry. A demonstration class cum industrial training on the topic “Balm Making” was given by Smt. Mercy Leena Paul on 21 0ctober 2011. An extension cum Demonstration class on “Food Adulteration” was given by Prof. C. N. Madhusudhanan, Head, Jawaharlal Institute of Science and Technology, Pampady on 2 December 2011. The manuscript magazines of I, II and III year B.Sc. Chemistry students were released by Dr.Sr.Christy, Dr. Sr. Kripa and Prof. Madhusudhanan respectively and handed over to the Head of the Department of Chemistry, Smt. Anasthasia John. Dr. Jayasree E.G. Asst. Professor, MHRD was the resource person for “Current Trends in Organometallic Chemistry”, at NIT, Calicut, and delivered talks on “Computational Organometallics: An over view of theoretical methods” and “Computational Organometallics: Practical Approaches” between 5 and 6 July 2011. Details of Publications Mercy Leena Paul(Asso. Professor) and Memsy C. K. (Guest Lecturer) published a paper titled “Synthesis, Characterization and Photo catalytic Study of ZnO nanoparticles” in International Journal, Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, vol 31, No.2, Feb 2011, 156-163. Mercy Leena Paul, and Memsy C. K. published a paper titled “A study on Recycling and biotreatment of waste water from chemical laboratory” in the International journal – Indian Journal of Environmental Protection Mercy C. I. and Saranya K. P. (Guest Lecturers) published a paper titled “ Removal of chromium(VI) from waste water using Terminalia Chebula- a kinetic approach” in the international journal- Indian jopurnal of environmental protection, vol31,No.10, oct 2011, 833-841.

Achievements of students

Srividya K. A. secured IIIrd Rank in the M.Sc. Chemistry Examination conducted by University of Calicut, 2011.

Meera Joshy won the first prize in the Earn while you learn career placement program by WIPRO in Kozhikode. Divya Joseph of I DC won the first prize in the International Year of Chemistry 2011- Essay Competition on “Recycling- a method for preventing pollution” conducted by the Department. Nithya B. of II DC won the second prize in the Project Design Contest Nithya B. of II DC won the first prize in the Power point presentation contest held in connection with the “International Year of Chemistry 2011” celebrations held at Government Victoria College, Palakkad. Reshma Mathew and Geethu K. won the first prize in the Quiz competition held in connection with the “International Year of Chemistry 2011” celebrations held at Government Victoria College, Palakkad.

Arifa P. V. won the I place in the A zone competition in Embroidery at Government Victoria College Palakkad. Minu Elizabeth of I year has won the II place in Margamkali at A zone competitions. Ramya K. of D 3 was claimed to be the exceptional player of the year. Ramya K. secured the VIII Place in the international event of the Senior Asian Softball Championship held at Taiwan from 20 to 28 September 2011. Ramya K bagged the I prize in Senior National Softball Championship held at Chandigarh from 5 to 10 January 2011.

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Ramya K secured the 4th position in the All India Interuniversity soft ball championship held at Nagarjuna University, Gundur (AP) from 23 to 27 January 2011. Ramya K. secured the First place in the South Zone National Soft ball Championship held at Goa from 11 to 14 February 2011

DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY

The activities of the Botany Association were inaugurated by Dr.P Pramod, Senior Scientist , Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natura History , Coimbatore on 28 June

2010.

Dr.Jelly Louis C and Dr.Sindhu K K ( Sr.Namitha) were awarded the Doctoral degree in 2011.

“Vanamahotsava” was observed on 12August 2011. Saplings were distributed among stuents.

“Campus Campus” was conducted 20 October 2011 to celebrate The International Year of Forests wherein a huge canvas was erected and students participated by drawing and writing on the canvas. The programme was inaugurated by Sri. Prabhu P M, Forest Range Officer, Thattekkadwho spoke on the Biodiversity of Kerala Forests. A UGC Sponsored Workshop on Bioimformatics in Modern Sciences was jointly organized by Dept. of Botany and Dept. of Zoology on 18-11-2011. A UGC Sponsored Workshop was conducted on Bioimformatics in Modern Sciences was jointly organized by the Department of Botany and Department of Zoology on 18 November 2011. Sr.K.K.Sindhu (Dr.Sr.Namitha) and M M Mathew. J.Ecobiol published a paper titled “Antibacterial Activity and Phytocomponents of crude extracts of Indigofera enneaphylla” 28(1) 87-94, 2011. Sr.K.K.Sindhu (Dr.Sr.Namitha) published a paper titled “Antimicrobial activity and components of plant extracts of Indigofera tinctoria”. published a paper titled Tissue culture studies on Indigofera tinctoria and Indigofera enneaphylla . published a paper titled Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular biology 12(2): 146-151, 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY

Activities of the Department Got the Kalalaya Thulligal Award sponsored by KSACS, Blood Bank, KSBTC, HCFPFT which was co-ordinated by District Voluntary Blood Donating Forum, District Medical Office, Thrissur for the Blood Donation Camp conducted by Department of Zoology, Mercy College on 5 October 2010 in association with Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur. An intradepartmental powerpoint presentation was conducted in the department and Rinu Paul and Ranjitha.R of II Zoology were adjudged the winners An Intradepartmental Poster Competition was organised in connection with the “International Year of Forest” on 28 July 2011. A Poster Exhibition “Glimpses of Majesty” highlighting the need for the Protection of the Tiger was conducted for the local school and college students on 28 July 2011. A UGC- sponsored National Seminar on “Global Warming and its impact on Biodiversity” was conducted in collaboration with Integrated Rural Technology Centre, Mundur, Palakkad on 23 September 2011. A UGC sponsored one day Workshop on “Applications of Bioinformatics in Modern

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Sciences” was conducted jointly with the Department of Botany on 18 November 2011. A Mass Mosquito Eradication Programme was coordinated in collaboration with District Malaria Cell, Palakkad. Veterinary Day Celebration was organised in association with District Veterinary Assocation on 18 November 2011. Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Associate Professor, Entomology Division,Kerala Agricultural research station, Melepattambi gave a lecture on “Trends in Integrated Pest Management‟‟ on 19 August 2011 at the National Level Paper Presentation by BioVision 2011. Dr. V. Geethalakshmi, Head, Agroclimate Research Centre, TNAU, Coimbatore delivered a talk on Global warming and climate change-Indian Scenario” on 23 September 2011 at the National Seminar on “Global Warming and its impact on Biodiversity” in collaboration with Integrated Rural Technology Centre, Mundur, Palakkad. Mr. Ajith M, Senior lecturer, Amrita School of Biotechnology, Kollam delivered a talk on “ Introduction to Bioinformatics and Biological sequence, Similarity, search and sequence alignment” on 18 November 2011 in the UGC sponsored one day workshop on “Applications of Bioinformatics in Modern Sciences” conducted jointly with Department of Botany, Mercy College, Palakkad Knowledge sharing: Extension of Lab facilities (Museum and Instruments, Vermicompost unit, Biogas Plant) was provided to Hr.Sec.School students of Big Bazaar Govt. Hr.Sec School, Palakkad. An Awareness Programme on “Importance of Haemoglobin and Blood Donation” was conducted on 28 July 2011 by Dr.Rachana, Assistant Surgeon, Govt. Hospital, Kongad. Blood-Donation camp was organised on 28 October 2011 in association with Jubilee Mission Medical College and 45 students donated blood. Dr. S. Jayasree, has won the Prof. S. Sivaprasad Memmorial Award for the Best College Teacher of Kerala 2011 with a cash prize of Rs. 10001, Citation and a Memento instituted by Prof. Sivaprasad Foundation, Kollam. Dr. Jayasree S. delivered an extension talk on “Application of microarray techniques in Bioinformatics” on 14 January 2011 in a National Seminar on Bioinformatics at Maharajas College, Ernakulam. Dr. Jayasree S. delivered an extension talk on “ Probiotics in Aquaculture” on 28 February 2011 in a National Seminar on Biosecurity in Aquaculture at M.E.S Asmabi College, Kodungallur. Dr. Girija R. delivered an Extension talk on “Cancer – Its Molecular Basis and trends in therapy‟‟ on 1 February 2011 in the inaugural ceremony of the Zoology Association in the Department of Zoology, S.N College, Alathur. Ms. A.T. Gracy presented a paper titled “ Species diversity and abundance of odonata (insect): a group of ecological importance” in the UGC- sponsored National Seminar on “Global Warming and its impact on Biodiversity” in collaboration with Integrated Rural Technology Centre, Mundur, Palakkad on 23 September 2011. Dr. Biji C.P. and Mr.V.V. Sudheendrakumar published an article titled “Baculoviruses as biopesticides and its use in forestry” in Scientia 6: 7-16. 2010. Dr. Biji, C.P., Mr.Sudheendrakumar, Ms.V.V., Shabna, S. published an article titled. “Fungal endophytes, Phlebiopsis gigantea (Fr.) Jülich and Phanerochaete sordida (P. Karst.) J. Erikss and Ryvarden: New aspirants in biopesticide scenario.” in J. Biol. Control 2, 114-117.2011 Dr. Biji C.P., Jisha T., Lakshmy C., Praseetha P.C., Rehnas Beegum B.P. ,Remya M. ,Safeena B. ,Sindhu B. and Sruthi P.M. published an article titled “Occupational health hazards in welders of Palakkad District: an appraisal.” in Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development (In Press). 2011. Dr. Biji.CP. has authored a book entitled General Informatics & Bioinformatics: A Practical Manual Publisher: Dept. of Zoology, Mercy College, Palakkad. Dr.Jayasree. S. published an article titled “Bioinformatics.” in Science India. Vol.1, 4-15. Dr.S.Jayasree is doing a project titled “Development of Vermicomposting Technology for Recycling of solid Wastes and Training to Self Help Group of Kallikad panchayat, Palakkad District.” Funded by BIRD scheme, Kerala Biotechnology Commission, KSCSTE, Kerala. (2011-2012) with an amount of Rs.1,10,000. Dr.S.Jayasree is doing a project titled “Isolation of Lipase producing bacteria from the windrow compost and development of lipase database. UGC MRP(S)-1144/11-12/KLCA021/UGC-SWRO” funded by the UGC with an amount of Rs.95, 000.

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Dr. R. Girija is doing a project titled “Evaluation of the effect of Monocrotophos on fresh water teleost ,Labeo rohitha using histological technique. UGC MRP(S)-1143/11-12/KLCAO21/UGC- SWRO . funded by the UGC with an amount of Rs.1,15,000. Dr. R. Girija presented a paper titled “ Manifestations in the epididymis in response to treatment of Ursolic Acid , a phytotherapeutic : A study in Wistar Rats at the 5th National Pharmaceutical Conference PHARMACON III 2011 on “Emerging Trends of Phytopharmaceuticals in Modern Medicine Organised by Nehru College of Pharmacy, Pampady, Thiruwilwamala, Thrissur between 14 and15 October 2011 . Dr. S. Jayasree presented a paper “ Characterization of mental retardation among the inmates of Jyothinilayam by Dermatoglyphic and other behavioural patterns” at the International conference on “Environment, Genes, Health and Diseases-2011”, organised by Human molecular genetics laboratory, Department of Zoology, Bharathiar university Coimbatore between 9 and 11 December 2011. Dr. S. Jayasree presented a paper on “Genetics of Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons” at the International conference on “Environment, Genes, Health and Diseases-2011 organised by Human molecular genetics laboratory” conducted by the Department of Zoology, Bharathiar university, Coimbatore between 9 and 11 December 2011.

Achievements of students Archana A. and Deepa S. attended the Seminar on “Human Wildlife Conflict” on 13 December 2011 organised by the Journal Millenium Zoology at the Department of Zoology, St. Aloysius College, Eluthuruth. Archana A. and Deepa S. participated in the intercollegiate Quiz 2011 on 13 December 2011 organised by the Journal Millenium Zoology at the Department of Zoology, St. Aloysius College, Eluthuruth. Prajitha K.B. won the III prize in Bharathanatyam as well as folk dance and the II prize in kuchipudi at A Zone State Level Millennium Zoology Best UG-Project Award 2011 was bagged for the project titled “Health prediction of four agricultural soil samples from Palakkad District by Physico-chemical and Biological methods” instituted by Millennium Zoology Journal (ISSN 0973-1946) published by St.Aloysius College, Elthuruthu, Thrissur, authored by Lincy.S, Archana.B, Aiswarya.M, Anisha.A, Fathima Rishana.E, Greeshma.K.P, Jamshiya Sulthana.C, Nisha.P.C, Reshma.R, Saliha.A.S and Jayasree.S Krishnapriya of I year Zoology bagged the III place in Group Song at the A Zone Arts Festival. Placements Vipitha K.V. got placement as Technical Assistant in an interview conducted by Wipro Technologies, Bangalore.

Department of History and Political Science

Activities of the Department A seminar on “Green Architecture” by Dr. P V Ouseph,Reader SSUS,Kalady was conducted on 15 October 2011. Sr. Alphonsa and Dr. Sheelakumari M P presented a seminar on “Indian National Movement” for the student police cadre at BEM School, Palakkad on 13 August 2011 in connection with Independence Day . Sr. Alphonsa and Dr.Sheelakumari M.P presented a seminar on “Indian National Movement” for the student police cadre at BEM School, Palakkad on 15 August 2011. Dr.Sheelakumari M P published an article titled “Different perspectives of Empowerment” in Jigyasa, Mercy Research Review. Shailaja.K M and Nimisha of the Third year attended a seminar on “Paithrikam” by Mr.KKN Kuruppu at Kollangode on 21 August 2011. Safna, Reyhanath and Noufiya of second year attended a seminar on “Perumals revisited” by Dr. MGS Narayanan Prajitha,Lijisha,Sreena of third year attended a seminar on “Nadum Swaroopangalum” by Prof.M R Raghava Varrier at MES College, Mannarkkad on 24 November 2011. Sreeja Raj bagged the Proficiency award in History for the year 2011. Soumya bagged the General Proficiency award in Malayalam Sauhridam Club was organized by the students for school going students from the neighbourhood. A Survey to find out school drop outs was conducted by the II year and I year Students of History Department on 7 August 2011.

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A series of poems „LOVE‟ of Rahmath of III BA History was released by Prof. Vijayan Nair ,Prof. Murali of GVC,Palakkad and writer Ramakrishnan on 19 January 2011. Students of the II year and I year participated in a rally –“CHILDLINE SE DHOSTHI” at Palakkad on 11 November 2011.

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND SOCIOLOGY

Activities of the Department

The activities of the association was inaugurated on 23 June 2011 by Ms. Mini Narayanan, Research Assistant, Planning office, Palakkad with a talk on “The activities of the District Planning Board and planning office in Palakkad”.

Arthashasthra 2011- An inter collegiate Quiz Competition for students of various Colleges was conducted on 18 January 2011. The Quiz Master was Dr. Maithly K and Dr. Vimala P of Vimala College , Thrissur. The Human Rights Day was celebrated on 9 December 2011 . Prizes were awarded to the students for an essay competition on the topic “Food Security- The largest Human Rights Challenge in India”. The Valedictory function was conducted. Chief guest of the day was Smt. Rohini P.K, Department of Malayalam, Mercy college, Palakkad. Smt.Deepa N authored a book entitled Principle of Sociology & Sociology of Indian Society Smt. Deepa .N presented a paper titled “Foreign Direct Investment in India in the Post Reform

Period”. Gayathri Menon won the second place in classical music in the A-Zone competitions.

Career Guidance and placement cell 2011

The SC/ST Development Department , Government of Kerala in association with the Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation LTD (KELTRON) conducted a Free Career Training Programme for SC Final Year Students and provided guidance on the topics P.G Diploma in ITES and B P O and Certificate Programme in Professional Excellence to the beneficiaries in March. 25 Students were placed by Infosys in the campus recruitment Drive conducted at G.V.C. Palakkad in March. 7 Students were selected for placement in WIPRO. Narolis Technologies,Palakkad conducted an awareness programme on the various computer courses offered by CDAC with government certification on 29 July 2011. The Cell started offering various basic computer courses - MS Office with internet ,DTP,Tally,Multimedia and Web Designing,Medical Transcription and PGDCA in July. NIIT conducted an aptitude test for offering various courses with scholarship on 28 September 2011 . District Employment Officer ,Mr.Philip delivered a talk on career guidance and various employment opportunities for the final year students on 30 November 2011. Nine students were selected by Wipro Technologies in the interview conducted by Keltron/Big Leap at Malabar Christian College , Calicut on 3 December 2011.

SPORTS Activities of the Department

Ms. Rita Mary was awarded the M.Phil degree by the Bharathiar University in 2011.

International Participation Kum. Rameswari M.V represented Indian University Athletic Team in the 26th Summer Universiade 2011 held at Shenzhen, China from 12 to 23 August 2011.

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Remya K represented Indian Softball Senior team in the Asian games held at Taiwan from 21 to 26 September 2011.

National –All India Inter University Results. Kho-Kho- I place Cross Country – II place National Medal Winners Remyamol R. won the Silver Medal in 10 Km Walk Divya A. and Vijisha V. won the II place in Senior National Kho-Kho Championship. Sandhya K. won the II place in Senior National Ball Badminton Championship. Indu MS and Nitha KT won the I place in Senior National Softball Championship.

New Records

Santhini V created a new meet record in 200m in the Inter Collegiate Athletic meet 2011-2012. Rameswari MV in 10,000m

Meeshma KV in 5km walk

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Activities of the Department

The Commerce Association was inaugurated by Prof. K. Sethumadhavan, Principal, Thunchathu Ezhuthachan College on 17 August 2011. A Career Guidance Class on “Scope of Management Accounting” by Mr.Fenil Vadakkan, CIMA Institute was conducted on 3 January 2011. The Valedictory Function of the Commerce Association took place on 24 January 2011 with a seminar on the topic „How to Balance the Life and Career‟ by Mr.Shaju Nair, Accountants Academy, Palakkad. II B.com students visited Mercy Old Age Home on 19 February 2011 as a part of their C.S.S. and contributed Rs.1000 and stationery items and also conducted various entertainment programmes. A monthly wall magazine „COMMERCIA‟ were released by III and II year B.com students from June to December 2011. Commerce students conducted a colourful programme „ONAVISMAYAM‟ as a part of the Onam Celebrations on 1 September 2011. The rendezvous of Old Commerce students was organized on 12 March 2011 wherein a seminar on „Stress Management‟ was given by Sr.Vijaya, Counsellor, FCC, Mercy College, Palakkad. A UGC sponsored seminar was conducted by Department of Commerce for teaching faculties of Mercy College on the topic „Banking‟ on 25 November 2011 by the SBI Team, Palakkad. Jayan Suja, Parvathy V, Vidya K.C, Sruthi S. Nair, Ruby Annie Philip and Ramya Aravind of III B.com were recruited in the Campus Recruitment by Infosys on 4 March 2011 held at Govt. Victoria College, Palakkad. A Quiz Competition „PODSCOR‟ was conducted by Department of Commerce on 7 December 2011.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS

Athiralal of III B.com was awarded the Best Mercian Award for the Academic Year 2010-2011. Ambika Syamasunder and Kalaiselvi of II B.com and Vidya K.C. of III B.com won the First, Second and Third place for the Paper Presentation Competition conducted by the Research Forum of Mercy College, Palakkad on 4 January 2011.

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Sruthi N. of Fourth Semester B.com has won First place in Essay writing and Third in elocution and Surabhi R. of Second Semester B.com won First place in elocution conducted in connection with The Women‟s Day Celebrations on 8 March 2011. Shilpa S, Rubiya H, Drisya V, Remya V.R. and Krithika N. of Third Semester B.com secured First place in Poster Making Competition conducted by Department of Physics on the topic „Nuclear Radiation Hazards and Peace‟. Priyanka Prabhakaran, Haritha G. Menon, Athira P, Athulya S, Aiswarya V, Gigi George and Ann David of I B.com secured the Second place in Patriotic Song Competition conducted by Department of History in connection with Independence Day Celebrations. Aswathy Dayanand, Ramya R, Sruthi N. and Bhavyasree K. of III B.com secured the Second place in the Debate on the topic „Chatting-Boon or Curse‟ conducted by the Department of Biotechnology. Nimmi G. Nair and Bhavyasree K. of III B.com secured the First place and Surabhi G. and Shahala of II B.com secured the Second place in the Quiz Competition „PODSCOR‟ conducted by Department of Commerce on 7 December 2011. Remya V.R. and Shilpa S. of II B.com secured III place in the Project Designing competition conducted by The Department of Chemistry. Reshma U. of II B.com, P. Meenakshi and Athira A. of I B.com passed the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) conducted by ICAI. Sujani B. and Shilpa of II B.com secured first and third places respectively in a Paper Presentation conducted by the Research forum, Mercy College, Palakkad. Meenu Jose and supriya T.P. of II B.com secured second place in Margamkali Competition in University A-Zone competitions. Sreeja M. of II B.com secured third place in Monoact in A-Zone arts competitions. Athira A. of III B.com and Greeshma V. of I B.com won the First place in Interuniversity South Zone Kho-Kho competition held at Pondichery on September.They also won the First place in All India Interuniversity Kho-Kho competition held at Ratnagiri on October and the Second place in Intercollege Kho-Kho competition held at Thenjipalam.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Activities of the Department Mr.Ajith M., Senior Lecturer, Amrita School of Biotechnology, Kollam has inaugurated the Biotechnology Association Activities. A valedictory programme was conducted in connection with association activities and a talk on “personality development ‟‟ was given by Rev. Sr, Leena José former principal and head of the department of Physics. An Interdepartmental debate competition on the topic „„Chatting a Boon or Curse for Society‟‟ was conducted in connection with International Youth Day on 12 August 2011. „„Transgenics‟‟, a poster making competion was conducted on 15 September 2011 Blood Donor‟s Day was observed and the department organized a „Blood Profile Diagnostic Camp‟ for Staff and Students on 21 September 2011. The Biotechnology Association conducted a review paper presentation competition for Biotechnology students on 20 Oct 2011. An aids awareness programme (paper presentation, documentary and skit) was conducted in connection with World AIDS days – 1 December 2011. A “Mother‟s Meet” was organized for mothers of their students. Sr.Leena Jose, the former Principal of Mercy College delivered a talk on “The influence of a mother in the life style of their children”. The staff and students from Green Field School visited Biotechnology lab on 25 October 2011. Ms.Swapna M published an article titled “Screening of marine actinomycetes against bacterial pathogens” in Scientia.2011. Ms.Sajini G published an article titled “Invitro and invivo study of antitumor property of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. On Ehrlich Asciles carcinoma cells” in Scientia.2011. Ms.Karthika C published an article titled “Phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of some food associated bacteria on Indian spices” in Scientia.2011.

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS

Shaima bagged the II Rank and Anjali S. Nair bagged the III Rank in the University examinations and they were given the felicitations on 16 August 2011. Manju A Thomas, Asha .C, Anjali P,Nivya James, Nivya N and Deepthi gopinath Won the first prize and cash award at PSGR Krishnammal college for women, Coimbatore on 28 January 2011 in a quiz competition in connection with the students seminar on “Microbial Diversity” Manju A Thomas and Asha .C bagged the I prize and a cash award for a poster presentation on the topic “Natural products as antifoulants ” in the above mentioned event. Manju A Thomas also bagged the I prize and a cash award in the competition in paper presentation titled “Extremophiles in Bioueal synthesis” in the above mentioned occation. Manju A Thomas has secured I place in the job oriented Test-I conducted by the Mathematics Department. Manju A Thomas has become the Overall Winner Of the Oriented Test Series conducted by the Mathematics Department. Linda Joy, Aiswarya. V and Neethu P have won the second prize for a still model on “Water Conservation in Drought Prone Areas” .in the National Conference on “Biorevolution – A Promising Strategy” organized by the Department of Bioscience, Sree krishna Arts and Science college, Coimbatore on 11 February 2011. 20 students of D3 Biotechnology have completed a certificate course in Bioinformatics . 10 students of D2 Biotechnology have completed a certificate course in Bioinformatics . 17 students of D1 Biotechnology have completed a certificate course in Bioinformatics . Anushya T,S,Asha.C,Shyma,Aiswarya.C and Manju A Thomas of D3 Biotechnology have got placements in Infosys. Shansira bhanu M.S of D1 Biotechnology has secured the third Place in the Collage competition at the A-Zone arts festival. Amrutha V, Manju E M, Neethu S R, Sneha K, Saranya K S, Shansira Bhanu M S of D1Biotechnology have secured the third Place in the Group song competition at the A-Zone arts festival Nair chithra chadrashekar of D2 Biotechnology has secured the third Place in English drama at the A-Zone arts festival. Haritha Krishna V of D1 Biotechnology has secured the second Place in Margam kali at the A-Zone arts festival. Priyanka J of D3 Biotechnology has presented a paper on “Amylase Activity of Starch Degrading Bacteria From Soil”. Sreechithra S of D3 Biotechnology has presented a paper on “Isolation and characterization of oral microflora among different age groups”. Anjali P. of D3 Biotechnology has presented a paper on “Medical Applications of Gold Nanoparticals.” Shyama Sasikumar of D2 Biotechnology has presented a paper on “L-Lysine Alpha-oxidases from fungi as an anti- tumor.” Varsha S. and Deepthi Gopinath of D3 Biotechnology are placed in WIPRO Technologies. Anjali .P of D2 Biotechnology has presented a paper titled“Isolation Of Pesticide Degrading Microorganisms From Paddy Field In An Around Of Palakkad” in the Research Forum‟s paper presentation competition at Mercy College ,Palakkad Sreechithra Sasidharan T. of D2 Biotechnology has presented a paper titled “Stem Cell Therapy” in the National Conference On Biorevolution – A Promising Strategy” organized by the department of biosciences, Sreekrishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 11 February 2011. Priyanka.J has presented a paper titled “Nano sensors” in the National Conference On “Biorevolution – A Promising Strategy” organized by the department of Biosciences, Sreekrishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore on 11 February 2011. Linda Joy, Aiswarya. V and Neethu P of D2 Biotechnology have presented a still model on Water Conservation In Drought Prone Areas .in the National Conference On Biorevolution – A Promising Strategy organized by the Department of Bioscience, Sree krishna Arts and Science college, Coimbatore on 11 February 2011. Manju A Thomas has presented a paper titled Extremophiles in Biofuel synthesis in a students‟ seminar on “Microbial Diversity” organized by PSGR Krishnammal college for women, Coimbatore on 28 January 2011. Manju A Thomas and Asha .C of D3 Biotechnology have presented a poster on the topic “Natural products as antifoulants ” in connection with the students seminar on “Microbial Diversity” at PSGR Krishnammal college for women, Coimbatore on 28 January 2011.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Activities of the Department

A Seminar on “Project Development” was given to the students by MAZENET Computer Center, Palakkad.

A Seminar on „Cloud Computing‟ was given to the students by Aptech Computer Centre, Palakkad.

Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated by the department wherein our students staged a colourful show on 28 October 2011. Sr. Akhila, Sunny T.O and Jisha Micheal published an article titled “ Red Taction: a human area networking technology” in the Research Journal Scientia Vol.6, No. 1,pp 27-34 .

Visalakshy N.G secured the II rank in the final Year B‟.Sc. Computer Science Examination conducted by Calicut University in March 2011. Ringu Francis, Uma N, Sruthi S, Sheeja M attended the campus recruitment conducted by WIPRO at Malabar Christian College, Calicut on 3 December 2011 and got placed Suseela of I year presented a paper on “Wireless Technology” as part of a paper presentation Competition conducted by the research forum of Mercy college and bagged the III prize. Anila M.R. of III year won the II prize in the Quiz Competetion conducted as part of fine arts Competitions.

WOMEN‟S CELL

A One day Orientation Programme was conducted on “Gender –Related Interventions in Colleges: Skill Training for Teachers” organized by centre for Women‟s Studies, University of Calicut at Mercy College, Palakkad on 26 November 2011. Women‟s Cell coordinators from various Colleges in Palakkad District participated in the orientation programme.

NATURE CLUB

The nature club initiated its activities for the year 2011-12, with the enrollment of 105 members into this club. The club launched a “Nammude Maram Programme”, creating awareness among students about the importance of planting trees in the environment. About 60 plants were planted inside the Mercy College campus. This Programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sr. Chrisantha, Founder Principal , Mercy College on 23 July 2011 by planting a sapling in the campus and also by distribution of plant saplings to the club members. Students participated in the Wild Life week Celebration-2011 conducted by the Social Forestry Division , Palakkad. The event included Pencil Drawing, Essay Writing, Watercolor painting, Quiz and Elocution competitions conducted between 1 and 2 October 2011. Anjali S and Anjana K of I yr Physics bagged the first place in quiz at district level and were selected to attend the State level Quiz Competition.

MERCY RESEARCH FORUM

The Mercy Research Forum conducted paper presentation competitions for students of the Arts and Science wings.

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The Arts wing‟s session was inaugurated by Dr.JayaKumar, Asst. Prof, Department of MSW,

Sree Narayana Guru College Coimbatore.

Prof.Radha, Former faculty of History released the sixth volume of the Arts journal JiggyAsa.

Rev.Sr.Finbar, Former Principal, Mercy College, released the sixth volume of the Science Journal Scientia.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

A pro-life orientation was conducted by Dr. Tony on 15 June 2011 for final year students.

An orientation programme was given by Rev.Fr.Joy Vattoly on 8 July 2011 for II Year students.

An orientation programme was given by Rev.Fr.John Tharayil on 22 August 2011 for III year students.

A orientation programme was given by Fr. Joye James on 13 June 2011 Mercy Day was observed.

Principal‟s feast was observed in July 2011.

Christmas celebrations were conducted in college.

NCC

It is a great pleasure to announce that for the first time in the history of Mercy College NCC unit, one of our cadets was selected for youth exchange programme and that credit goes to SUO A.V Anjali Menon. She is one of the two cadets selected from Kerala and Lakshadweep Directorate for the youth exchange programme to Bangladesh from 1 to 24 December 2011. She deserves special congratulations.

SGT A.V Anjali Menon attended the Republic Day Camp 2011 at New Delhi from 1 to 30 January 2011 representing Kerala and Lakshadweep Contingent. Our cadets won the first place in the parade conducted in connection with the Independence Day 2011 and the Republic Day celebrations 2011 at Fort Maidan Palakkad. UO Neethu Das and UO Shinu C attended NIC at Ranchi, Bihar from 17 to 18 January

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2011. Our 36 cadets passed „B‟ certificate exam and 22 cadets passed „C‟ certificate exam in the year 2011. 40 cadets attended the ATC at Chittur from 2 to 11 September 2011.

UO Bincy K.J participated in the NIC at Leh 2011 from 11 to 22 July 2011. She has also been selected for the Republic Day Camp at New Delhi in 2012. 10 cadets attended CATC at Mavoor from 26 July to 4 August 2011. Nine cadets took part in the combined Annual Training Camp held at Grassim Complex Mavoor from 21 to 30 August 2011. CPL Reshmi Krishna won the first prize in Recitation in the Cultural Competitions held in the Camp. Our cadets also secured first and second places in tug of were and drill competitions. 23 cadets attended the ATC at Government Poly Technique College Palakkad from 24 December to 2 January 2012. CDT Mahalakshmi won the I place in fusion dance. Cadets Sheeba and Geethu won the first and second prizes in sack race. CDT Mahalakshmi and CDT Divya lakshmi participated in Pilot Parade and Mercy College cadets won the I place in Group Song. UO Sruthy R attended Basic Leadership Camp at Kanpur, UP from 15 to 26 September 2011 and she won the I prize in solo dance. UO Mary Treasa participated in the NIC 2 Kottayam at Nirmala College from 23 December 2011 to 3 January 2012. Mercy College unit of NCC celebrated 63rd NCC Day on 26 November 2011 visiting an old age home. 55 cadets participated in the world Aids Day State level inauguration programme held on 1 December 2011 in the Municipal Town Hall Palakkad.

NSS

Ms .Anju O.J. participated in the Program officers meet at empanelled training institution (ETI) for NSS,Rajagiri college of social sciences, Kalamassery from 20 to 25 June 2011. Orientation classes were conducted for the academic year 2011-2012 on 11 July 2011.

A legal awareness class was given by Smt.Mary Joseph,Prl.District &Sessions Judge, Palakkad on the topic “Women related Laws” on 19 July 2011. The fresher‟s day was celebrated on 3 August 2011 to welcome all the new NSS volunteers.

The NSS students participated in a survey conducted by child line of Mercy College to find the school dropouts in the nearby villages of Palakkad town on 7 August 2011.

The Badging Ceremony was inaugurated by Dr.Sr.Leoni,Former Principal Mercy College, Palakkad on 11 November 2011 The N.S.S volunteers visited the Mercy Old Age Home as a part of elder‟s day celebrations and entertained the members on 27 November 2011 Special Camp held at Kenathuparambhu

A Seven day N.S.S Special Camp from 28 December 2011 to 3 January 2012 was inaugurated by Sri. A.Abdul Khudus, Muncipal Chairman, Palakkad, Dr.Sr.Kripa, Principal, Mercy College, Palakkad Presided over the function. Sri M.K. Narayanan Namboothiri, N.S.S district coordinator gave the message. Smt. Philomina O.A, Councilor (ward no.36), Dr.Sr.Christy, Vice Principal, Mercy College, palakkad and Sri.Aboobacker.T, P.T.A President,Mercy College, Sri.Kandan Kutty retired Health Officer felicitated the function. Various awareness classes were organized as part of the camp. A class on Medicinal Plants was held by Smt. Rekha Vasudevan, Asst Professor Mercy College Palakkad. Lectures on various topics - Value of Education, Women Empowerment, Moral Values, craft work Health and Hygiene were also organized. N.S.S volunteers were engaged in various activities like socio–economic and educational survey, cleaning the approach roads of the colony, the

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members of the camp provided basic literacy to the illiterate people in the Kenathuparambhu area, sports and cultural competitions were organized by the N.S.S Volunteers for the children in the adopted area. The Camp members engaged in several developmental activities and celebrated The New Year with the people of the adopted area.

The Valedictory Function was inaugurated by Sri. Shafi Parambhil M.L.A. Dr Sr. Leoni ,Former Principal,Mercy College,Palakkad presided over the function.The findings of the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey were submitted to Smt. Philomina O.A, Councilor (ward no.36), Palakkad municipality to take necessary actions. Ms. Roshni.V of first year chemistry and Ms. Nimisha.N of first year botany were selected as the Best N.S.S Volunteers .Dr Sr Kripa gave away the prizes. PTA president, Sri. Aboobacker T distributed the certificates for the N.S.S volunteers.

CHILD LINE

Child line of Palakkad conducted a three day summer camp, Souhurdam 2011, between 3 and 5 May 2011 at the Seminar Hall of Mercy college which was inaugurated by Mr.Vijaya Kumar (DYSP, Special Branch). Sixty students participated in the camp. A rally conducted by Child Line of Palakkad for generating awareness on Child Line and Child Rights was flagged off by Mr. Prashob(Deputy Superintendent of police) from South Police Station on 11 November 2011. Around hundred students from Mercy College participated in the programme.

SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE The Social service league day was celebrated on 29 November 2011 with an address by Sri.T.N.Kandamuthan, Chairperson, District Panchayath, Palakkad. Christmas was celebrated at “Sevanalayam”, Pattikkara, Palakkad with entertainment by Social Service league members on 17 December 2011. The Family Counselling Centre conducted a seminar on “Pre-marital counselling for unmarried youth” by Mrs.Sreedevi K.G.,District Social Welfare Officer, Social Welfare Department. The Service Providing Centre had dealt with 40 cases under Domestic Violence Act in 2011. In five cases free legal aid was provided. The Social Service League runs a Creche which has 38 children. Christmas was celebrated in the Creche on 22 December 2011. The typewriting and basic computer operation course gives training to students and poor women at a very low cost. Women are preparing for Lower and Higher Exams in KGTE Examination.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

The activities of the new academic year 2011-2012 started with a slide presentation by Mr.A.C.Babu Jayan and a motivating talk by Mr.K.V.Vincent for the freshers on 5 August 2011. Photography classes for the new batch began on 17 August 2011. Outdoor photography session for the new batch was organized on 17 December 2011.They visited Kanjirapuzha dam and Malampuzha.

“Foto Art 2011” was organized jointly by Mercy college camera club (IRIS) and Image Palakkad on 21 and 22 February 2011. Members of Photography Club visited Nilamboor for an outdoor photography session on 8 January 2011

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ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION

The General Body meeting of the Alumnae Association was held on 9 July 2011. The Association felicitated Visalakshy.N on 9 July 2011 for bagging the second Rank in the University exams. The Alumnae Association celebrated Onam on 1 September 2011 and Christmas on 23 December 2011. The association conducts training classes on Home Science Skills like tailoring, embroidery for the financially weak. The association continues to provide ISD/STD and Instant Coffee facility in the Campus.

WINNERS OF A – ZONE GROUP ITEMS

Margamkali Group Song

English Drama

RETIREES

Smt. Devakiamma S. Smt. Rohini P.K. Sr. Rosy C.P. Smt. Thressiamma Head, Dept. of Physics Dept. of Malayalam Junior Superintendent K.A. Lab Assistant