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SPND Magzaine 2015-16 FINAL DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES SMT. DEVILABEN MEHTA DEPARTMENT OF FACULTY OF ARTS POST GRADUATE STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES Organized Orientation Program for MA I students on Department of Economics August 1, 2015. Organized a visit for TYBA students to SBI Paper Less Lectures Organized: Digitalized Bank at Phoenix Mall, Kurla on July 23, 2015 Lecture and demonstration on 'Conducting Book Reviews' Ms. Snehal Barai and Ms. Poonam Singh accompanied the for MA II students by Ms. Nimisha Kambli on August 28, students. 2015. Organized a talk on 'Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness' by 'Ergonomics in Industry' by Dr. Manjit Kaur Chauhan, Dr. Bhavana Kucheria, Gynecologist and Dr. Bhavan Associate Professor, Department of Resource Management, Hingwala (MD) in collaboration with Mankind Pharma SNDT Women's University for MA I and MA II students on Ltd. for FYBA students on July 24, 2015. October 16, 2015. Students participated in the International Economics An interactive session on 'The role of Psychology and Convention titled 'CSR in France' hosted by H.R.College, Palliative Care' for UG and PG Students on February 13, Churchgate on December 10-12, 2015. 2016. The resource person for the session was our alumni Organized a visit to Janakalyan Bank, Ghatkopar for Ms. Savita Goswami, Clinical Psychologist at the Tata students of FYBA on December 15, 2015 and February 22, Memorial Hospital, Parel. 2016. Workshops Organized: SYBA students presented a skit titled 'Go Green Diwali' at various locations on November 08, 2015. A training workshop on 'Soft Skills in Recruitment' for MA I and MA II students by Ms. Meghna Kunnath, Sr. Organized a student led Poster Exhibition on 'Clean and Executive, Talent and Acquisition, Wipro BPS, Mumbai on Green Mumbai' between November 22 and 24, 2015. September 5, 2015. Organized an exhibition on the theme 'Clean and Green A one day workshop on “Competency Mapping” for MA I Mumbai' for parents on February 20, 2016. and II students by Mr. Sachin Kodolikar, Manager Human Department of Psychology Resources, Tata Teleservices Mumbai on October 3, 2015. Organized a screening of the film 'Margarita with a Straw' An informative and interactive workshop on 'Development for all BA Psychology students on July 18, 2015. of Performance Appraisal Designs in Organisations' in collaboration with ATE Enterprizes, Andheri, by Mr. Organized screening of the film 'Aparichit' for TYBA Anand Ambdoskar, Vice President, HR, ATE Enterprises students on August 09, 2015. on October 15, 2015. Organized presentation on 'Exploring Real-life Instances Organized a one day workshop on 'Neuro Linguistic Highlighting Various Learning Theories' by TYBA students Programming' by Mr. Umesh Soman, Trainer, Centre of using the DYI Method on September 05, 2015. Excellence, Mumbai for MA I and II students on February Organized a field-visit to Nehru Science Centre for FYBA 12, 2016. students on September 1, 2015. 47 students visited the Organized a week-long 'Mental Health Awareness' centre and saw various demonstrations on sensory processes Campaign in the college campus and neighbouring and sensory illusions. Ms. Kavita Nikam and Mr. Meet premises between October 10 and 23, 2015. The campaign Shinde accompanied the students. involved exhibits of mental health related information, Organized an interactive session on 'Understanding slogan posters, street-plays by students and a survey on the Sexuality' for FY students across the faculties on September occupational stress experienced by the faculty members of 4, 2015. Ms. Shruti Vaidya, Research Assistant, University the college. of Michigan, was invited as a resource person. 17 DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES Organized a workshop on 'Enhancing Leadership Skills' for BA, BCom and BSc students released wallpapers on the the Class Representatives and General Secretaries from all themes like- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Female Feticide, faculties of the Degree College on September 08 and 09, Interview of Mary Kom etc. 2015. The sessions were facilitated by Ms. Amita Kendurkar, Ms. Kavita Nikam and Mr. Meet Shinde. Department of Gujarati Conducted a Sensitization and Awareness Program on Published wall paper 'Prerana' on the theme 'Varsha Kavyo' account of 'World Suicide Prevention Day' on September on August 3, 2015. 10, 2015. The students of TYBA displayed poster exhibits in Lectures Organized: the college quadrangle on various aspects, risks and prevention of suicide amongst individuals. The department 'RTI- Application Writing' by CA Vimal Ashar and also organized a flash-mob and street play presentation by 'Writing Commercial Letters' by Smt. Mayuriben Shah for the post-graduate students of the Department of Applied FY, SY and TY students on September 21, 2015. Psychology (UDAP), University of Mumbai. 'Gujarati Bhasha no Udbhav ane Vikas' by Dr. Hetal Barot, Organized Annual Community Outreach Program, SNDT Women's University, Churchgate, for FY, SY and TY 'SAHAYOG' on December 16, 2015. The theme for the students on September 22, 2015. interaction was 'Sensitizing Students: Role of Teachers as On the play 'Angulimal' by Dr. Darshana Oza SNDT Models'. Women's University, Churchgate for FY, SY and TY Organized Annual Intercollegiate Research Convention - students on September 24, 2015. 'TRISHOOL 2016' for the undergraduate students under the theme 'Pro-social Behavior: Survival of the Kindest' on Organized a Storytelling Competition for FY, SY and TY January 8, 2016. 14 teams of young budding psychologists students across faculties on September 23, 2015. The judges from all over the city participated in the convention. for the competition were Ms. Snehal Barai and Ms. Meena Chheda. Following students won the prizes: Department of English PRIZE ARTS FACULTY COMMER CE Organized a Word Hunt Competition for FYBA students FACULTY on August 17, 2015. I Ms. Shital Boricha (FYBA) Ms. Dharmishtha Val Screened Films titled 'Lawely Road', 'The Thief' and 'The (SYBCom) Bet' for TYBA students between August 27 and 29, 2015. II Ms. Jagruti Raval (SYBA) Ms. Deval Barot Organized a 'Translation Competition' for FYBA students (SY BCom) on September 10, 2015. III Ms. Ansuya Ravariya(FYBA) Ms. Shital Unage Organized an 'Autobiography Writing Competition' for (SY BCom) FYBSc students on September 22, 2015. Consol Ms. Poonam Rathod (SYBA) Ms. Pooja Panchal Organized a workshop on 'English Language Acquisition ation (SYBCom) Skills' for TYBA students by Dr. Z. N. Patil, Ex-Professor, Department of History, Foundation Course and CIEFL, Hyderabad on September 29, 2015. Sociology Released a wall paper titled 'Creative Space' on September Organized periodic screenings of the series 'Bharat Ki 29, 2015. Chhap' for FYBA students. Organized an Essay Writing Competition on Women's Organized a visit to the 'Chchatrapati Shivaji Vastu- Safety for BA III students on March 02, 2016. sangrahalay' for SYBA students on October 25, 2015. Organized a Storytelling Competition for BA III students on March 04, 2016. Organized a visit to the Exhibition on Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Coins and Antiquities at the Chatrapati Shivaji Conducted Mock Interview Sessions for BSc I students on Vastu Sangrahalay for FYBA students on December 17, March 03, 2016. 2015. Organized a Power Point Presentation Competition for BSc Organized a visit to Bhaja Caves and Lohagad Fort for FY students on March 03, 2016. BA students on January 29, 2016. 18 DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES Organized an interactive session on Aptitude and INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES Personality Testing with Ms. Kavita Nikam, Department of Postgraduate Studies in Industrial Psychology, for FYBA Ms. Kavita Nikam: students on March 3, 2016. Participated in a one-day workshop on 'Using Qualitative Organized an interaction on Prevention of Child Sexual Research Methods in Psychology' on August 19, 2015. Abuse with Dr. Asha Menon, Department of Human Participated and contributed to the proceedings of a one- Development, for FYBA students on March 25, 2016. day workshop on Dissertation Format Planning on August Lectures Organized: 30, 2015 ’Women and Law' by Ms. Jyotsna Dhruv for FYBA students Completed Ph.D. Coursework in Research Methodology on October 7, 2015. from the M. S. University, Baroda. ‘Women in Media' by Ms. Shankari V. for FYBA students Conducted a lecture on Aptitude and Personality Testing on October 13, 2015. for the students of Foundation Course (FYBA) on March 17, 2016. ‘Women and Violence' by Ms. Jyotsna Dhruv for FYBA students on October 20, 2015. Ms. Harshana Uchil: ‘Time Management and Personality Development' by Adv. Taught the courses 'General Psychology' and 'Social Kumar Kapasi for FYBA students on February 22, 2016. Psychology' for students of FYBA and SYBA respectively at the School of Distance Education and Learning, SNDT Department of Marathi Women's University between January and February 2016. Organized a program titled 'Jagar' by Lokshahir Sambhaji Ms. Snehal Barai: Bhagat, eminent Marathi Lokshahir, for the students of Junior and Degree College on August 8, 2015. More than Organized a lecture on the topic 'Our Universe: The Galaxy' 350 students enthusiastically participated in the event along on August 22, 2015 by Dr. Mandeep Singh Gill, Professor in with members of the teaching and non-teaching staff. Astrophysics and Dr. Jayshree Chander, an Environmentalist from Stanford University. Organized a two day national seminar titled 'Navvadottar Strilikhit Marathi Sahitya' on January 6-7, 2016. Renowned Dr. Poonam Singh : resource persons and academicians from SNDT Women's
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