Lady Doak College (An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University) “College with Potential for Excellence” Reaccredited by NAAC with “A” Grade (3rd Cycle : CGPA 3.44 on a 4 point scale)

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Editorial Board Contents

1. Editorial...... 4 Staff Editors 2. A Cozy Chat with Chris Ma’am...... 5 Dr. Evangeline Esther David Department of English 3. Au Revoir...... 7 Dr. J. Jullie Prathiba 4. Yonder Experiences ...... 15 Department of Tamil p.5 p.23 p.74 p.76 Ms. M. Keerthana 5. The Voyage of the Student Cabinet...... 22 Department of English 6. To Our Dear Departed...... 23

7. Dedicated, Determined and Driven...... 26 Student Editors 8. Mind Art ...... 29 Ms. T. Gazania Eden III B.A English 9. p.20 Ms. C. Arulmozhi p.78 III B.A Tamil 10. Hindi Vatika...... 39

11. Dynamic Departments...... 42

Photos 12. Versatile Centres...... 51

Mr. K. Silverster Bennet 13. Part V – Extension Programmes...... 58 Mr. P. Madhavan (Centre for Communication & Multimedia, LDC.) 14. Sports...... 65 p.26 p.69 p.81 p.84 15. National Cadet Corps...... 69

16. Kaleidoscope...... 70

17. Vibrant Shades...... 73

18. Moments Captured...... 74

19. In Memoriam...... 96 p.65 p.93 20. Looking Back...... 100 Lady Doak College Lady Doak College 4 5

From the Editors... A Cozy Chat with Chris Ma’am n a breezy Saturday morning (well it was Happy place “For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1: 37 Oscorching hot but we didn’t care!) we set a date Home! Home is where the heart is. At home, people with the most coveted person on campus. Yes, two and accept for what you are. I am trying to make the es indeed… the journey of Lady Doak College, from her humble beginnings to the present grandeur has proved a half hours of delightful discourse with our Principal, principal’s residence my home and I want to be seen as without doubt that nothing is impossible with God. The 70 year journey of faith instilled by our founder Ms. Dr. Christianna Singh. Here is a taste of those wonderful Chris and not as a principal in my home. Y moments spent with Dear Chris Ma’am. Kaite Wilcox has been strengthened through the passing years. Today, Lady Doak College stands majestically as one of LDC to you Family the leading women’s colleges in South India with students from inside and outside the state as well as from abroad. LDC is home in a sense. When I came into Lady A strict Army officer father, sweet doting mother and Doak, I remember the naive young person that I was The College has been producing morally upright, socially responsible and spiritually inspired women for the past 3 brothers. I am the C in my family ABCD. My childhood and I grew as a teacher, warden and as a person. This seven decades and will continue to excel in future. days were spent with my paternal grandparents and is the place that helped me grow, to accept differences cousins. and look at people and understand them. Lady Doak The academic year 2018-19 has been a very special year as it celebrated the Platinum Jubilee year of the College. Pet name was a home and is a home; my son grew up here in This year was laced with diverse programmes and jubilant celebrations as the Doakians enthusiastically celebrated Mostly Chris. Fondly called as ‘Rani Amma’ by my the campus and we as a family, spent most of our time the Jubilee year of their beloved College. Students zealously participated in various events throughout the year mother to sweetly chide and tease my tomboyish in the campus. Lady Doak College shaped me into the exhibiting their creativity and talents thus proving that we stand united as a big family bound with love and harmony! nature. person that I am today. Pets Hairstyle Palm Leaves 2019 will give you a glimpse of the creative experiences and concerted efforts of the faculty and My first own pet – a cat called Yamini Samuel. (Chris Mudi illa (laughs). I used to have long soft hair. But students of the college community. We believe that you will take delight in going through our leaves. Ma’am’s face lights up as she talks of her cat. She talks the water condition here did not allow me to maintain with such enthusiasm like a mom priding on her child.) my hair and it started to become “eli vaal.” Also, my Yamini had a great personality, clean habits and was son wanted me to have short hair because his teacher well behaved. At present, I have two dogs – Alfie and had short hair. I thought “why not?” So I cut my hair. It Lassie. is a matter of convenience that I cut my hair and not any style statement. I go to a saloon to cut my hair and not to a parlour even today! Saloon does a better job! Feminism I was dragged into Women’s Studies in LDC. I did not believe in it then. I feel our actions speak Best piece of advice louder than words. I firmly believe we need Women’s Studies because women think they are Love your enemies and drive lesser beings and the world makes them think that them crazy. way so we need this. We are no lesser beings. We are meant to compliment men. It is a give and take.

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High on love Au Revoir My intoxicated or ‘High on Love’ moments are those which I feel in retrospection. 21 years ago I dreaded Dr. Caroline - My Teacher, Colleague and Friend whether my marriage would turn a nightmare but now, I realise maybe God chose us to be together so that we he year 1985 was the time I entered the portals of would be a blessing together. I am deeply grateful that TLady Doak College as a student in the Department Jeyasingh is my husband. of Social Sciences. We had this young, approachable, One wish that you would ask and want to be friendly and bubbly History teacher, who taught us the granted Constitution of India with passion, encouraged us to A word that is very close to Wish is Dream. There is read newspapers and wrote complicated historical Tamil a song that goes, “A dream is a wish your heart makes, terms on the board, and made us realise that politics when you’re fast asleep; In dreams you will lose your come true. If we keep on dreaming, the dream that is a subject that cannot be ignored if one wanted to heartaches, whatever you wish for, you keep.” Have we wish will come true. So my wish, my dream is that be groomed as a social scientist. We were trained to faith in your dreams someday, and your wishes will LDC will be a unique institution. My one wish is that take down notes in super speed as she lectured to us. Lady Doak should be an oasis in the desert. It should I consider her as an inspiring teacher, because till date be refreshing for the mind and the soul. It should be a many of us feel guilty if we do not read the morning model for the whole world. newspapers as she drilled that message to us every day. She would deliberate and debate on current issues in Interview with our Rani Amma was indeed King size. class, and our interest in history was developed. Experiencing Chris Ma’am from another angle was such a wonderful journey in which we engulfed ourselves. Caroline has the honour of becoming a Head of Two and a half hours later, we felt full and content just the Department of Social Sciences at a tender age of by listening to her speak. We thanked her and parted 34 years and also holds the record of being a Head for our ways with a huge smile plastered on all our faces. more than 24 years and has served under four different principals in this tenure. Under her headship, the Ms. M. Keerthana Faculty of English department has grown from being an undergraduate Ms. T. Gazania Eden III B.A. English program to introducing two post graduate diplomas in Ms. S. Srimathi I B. Sc ITM (Photos) Human Resource Development, and Counselling and Psychotherapy. The department also started two post graduate courses namely Social work and Psychology. I re-entered Lady Doak College as a faculty in the this never made us rebellious in our department. Our Best gift Department of Social Sciences in 1994 with Dr. Caroline department has this unique existence of a combination of three majors: Sociology, Psychology and History. We My Husband as the Head of the Department. The first thing I was made not to do was not to allow me to address her as ‘ma’am.’ are a team but with academic passion for our respective Either - or Breaking lines of authority and hierarchy, I was made to disciplines and this disposition often paved way for feel comfortable calling her ‘Caroline.’ As the Head, she differences. She had the amazing capability to wear all Coffee or tea – coffee in the morning tea in the evening created an environment of ease. I speak on behalf of all three caps and ensure that team spirit did not wax or Morning sunrise or evening twilight – evening twilight my colleagues. We were never afraid to approach her on wane and that social cohesion of the department as a (being the night owl that I am) any issue. She is so understanding. Did I have to go home whole was maintained, regained and sustained. She has this unique talent of striking at the issue and not the Favourites: Phone or laptop – both early? Ensuring that our responsibilities were handed over and taken care of, she would give us the freedom. person. she was willing to listen to differing points of view Color – black Travelling or driving – travelling We have experienced freedom with responsibility in our and then draw a consensus. She was an ardent believer Author – Enid Blyton, Robin Cook Reading or cooking – reading (definitely!!!) department. Did we make a mistake? (I must confess, in democracy, equality, freedom and empowerment of Place in LDC – Chapel we did falter many a time) But… we could approach women. She would speak her mind without fear. She Sweets or Savouries – Savouries modelled for us not to be hypocritical. She is a humble Food - Rasam soru, Idli her boldly. Caroline would not make us feel guilty. The Dark or Milk Chocolate - Milk lesson we learnt was that there was no need to hide our person. I have heard her ask for forgiveness during the Costume – loose fitting clothes farewell speeches she made to the graduating students. Principal or Professor - Professor mistakes. We could openly accept our mistakes. we were Sport – Athletics always forgiven and told not to repeat it. She taught us to She was also willing to be criticised and she would CCM or CFM – CFM own our mistakes as we realised to err is human. I think positively handle criticism. Lady Doak CollegeLDC or MCC – LDC Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 8 9

She was truly our Head and the captain of our goodness and her empathetic quality created loyalty and A Tireless Professional and a Helpful Colleague department. we would seek her guidance and protection a sense of ‘we belongingness’ for me to the department if ever we misfired or needed a leeway for ensuring and the College. It made me understand how leaders academic freedom. She was a lover and practitioner of should be. she truly empowered me to rise to higher Dear Rachel, autonomy. She gave us the independence to grow. Never, standards and I can proudly say and sing the song: “She is etirement wishes to a glorious teacher and never (emphasis) was she insecure of her colleagues’ indeed the teacher of mine God gave to me, here in this Rempathetic colleague who has served the academic growth. She would say: “wonderful, you life, to do as I please. To mould and guide me and make institution for thirty-six years, stood as an embodiment can do it” and encourage us to think and do creatively me to be, a vessel of honour to Thee. That’s who you of hard work, sincerity, compassion and passion. An anything that will benefit our students. In fact, she was make your students to be. Teacher, o teacher of mine!” image is not simply a trademark, a design, a slogan or a minority, the only History person in our department Dear Caroline, you are God’s master piece created an easily remembered picture. It is a studiously crafted of fourteen faculty and the courses she offered became for good works. Surely goodness and mercy will follow personality profile of an individual. Great minds discuss allied courses when the curriculum was restructured you all the days of your life as you continue to be at the ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss and she found comfort in handling Women’s Studies and centre of His will serving in Gods kingdom on earth for people. Rachel endorsed such a contour. fighting for women’s rights as she served as a member and with a higher purpose. Well done, good and faithful and director of the Women’s Studies Centre. We recognize your bountiful services to the Lord, teacher of mine. you have left behind a legacy of many your friendship and the difference you have made in Caroline is also my friend. She is a woman of prayer. beautiful minds that you have nurtured in your journey the lives of so many which will always be remembered. Her spiritual disciplines helped her being resilient as she at Lady Doak College. May the good Lord bless you and You have planted seeds of hope and love in our lives and bounced ahead in life despite the many trials that she grant you peace. truly made a difference. You have shown hospitality to all faced in her life. She has stood with me when I faced Dr. Roopa Ravikumar and given encouragement to many. several setbacks in health during my service here. Her Associate Professor of Social Sciences You have remained constant in your pursuit of God and to honor Him in all you do and in what He has entrusted to you. Seeing you walk out the call of God on Empathetic Esther Ma’am your life with such conviction has taught me so much, and sther mam – pious, soft spoken, observant, your spirit of excellence is inspiring, for the dedication Epunctual, sincere… these are some of the qualities and commitment with which you have dispersed your that strikes our mind whenever we remember her. She duties. All of the wonderful things you’ve done for us has been a professor with a human face and motherly will not be forgotten. Thank you for always challenging us to become the best at what we do. It will be tough Vice Principal you have moved forward with your head heart. Throughout her career spanning nearly three held high and a strength that cannot be denied. You decades she did not compromise with discipline. to find someone that works as hard and is dedicated as much as you are! Your perfection and brilliance is terrific. grew stronger day by day facing challenges with ease It is her nature to function methodically without We received more directions and inspirations than both mentally and emotionally. What you achieved in any noise. She finishes her job with innate dedication instructions. It was a pleasure to have you as a mentor. this institution has definitely made a great impact, and and commitment. Her humane approach attracts her A colleague like you is irreplaceable. Your guidance and that’s not so easy to do these days. Thank you for being students who are with problems in their minds and encouragement have helped me and so many other a tireless professional, a helpful colleague, and a good souls, throughout her tenure of studies in the college. colleagues thrive in a very competitive environment, and friend. Whenever there is a committee in the college, under we’ve been so fortunate to have your expertise to rely Ephesians 3:16-19 says: “That according to the riches of Esther ma’am’s leadership, people worked light heartedly. on. I always appreciated how you were readily available his glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power to lend an ear and help solve any problem. Working through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may She is a good advisor who conveyed to us many times dwell in your hearts through faith – that you, being rooted with you has been an immense pleasure during the past that “it is from us that our students and our kids learn and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend good deeds.” She never misses any of the services in our couple of years. Your graciousness about the people with with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height chapel during morning sessions. With all our hearts we whom you work, your delight in and acknowledgment of and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses wish her a joyous retired life. May you find useful ways to their successes, and your ability to make them winners, knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of engage yourself in the service of God and people in the have always impressed me. The great work you did here God.” ensures that you will not be forgotten anytime soon. Psalm 92:12-14 says: “The righteous flourish like the palm days to come. tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted You were able to mobilize others by coalescing people in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts Faculty around a shared vision. In different capacities as a of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; Department of Mathematics Faculty Secretary, DSS, Head of the Department and as they shall be fat and flourishing.”

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Time and age have not diminished your capacity to but I believe you will easily adjust to the new phase of A Conscientious Teacher produce just like the hardwood trees that are over a life. It’s a time for reflection. May the next phase of your century old and yet produce the most delicious pecans life bring you all that you seek and more. Retirement will t is my pleasure and privilege to pen down a and black walnuts. God says that even into old age, the surely offer you many new opportunities, which I know Ifew lines about my colleague and friend and righteous will still “bring forth fruit” and will still be fat you will embrace wholeheartedly. I wish you the very best congratulate her for her 30 years of valuable service in this esteemed institution. Dr. Valliammal, a native of and flourishing. God blesses us so that we can give and in your future endeavors. As you start the next chapter Ramanathapuram, near Tenkasi is the eldest in her family bless others – and so that they will see God’s goodness of your life, rejoice in your accomplishments with a future of four children. She got married in 1984 to Dr. William and give thanks. Rachel, you are a woman of full circle. filled with blessings of good health, the joy of good Baskaran, Professor of Gandhian Studies, Gandhigram You have the power to create, nurture and transform. friends, a loving family, and the contentment of a job University. She came to Madurai in 1988 and joined You could run, walk or crawl and set your goals and well done! Lady Doak College as a faculty in the same year with achieve them all. With great affection, love and gratitude, a proven track record of meritorious performance at The most relaxing, exciting and stress-free phase of school and college, particularly securing the first rank in your life has begun. We are going to miss you a lot. I Dr. S.Srisudha the Madurai Kamaraj University and gold medals from V.V.Vanniaperumal College, Virudhunagar, both in her know it will be difficult for you to leave the work habits, Associate Professor of Botany Undergraduate and Post Graduate education. Dr. Valliammal stood out truly as a dedicated teacher. She had an unwavering commitment to her work, a comprehensive knowledge and mastery over the Modest Mary Ma’am subjects she taught, employing various instructional methods to get students actively involved in their ary ma’am is a person with positive vibration, learning. She was a conscientious teacher spending extra Malways cool and confident. Whenever we think time with the students, giving them encouragement of Mary ma’am, we can remember her smiling face. and counselling. She always engaged her students in She is a person who goes with the flow. She graduated meaningful knowledge enhancing interactions. Students from Women’s Christian College and finished her higher looked forward to her classes, particularly Indian Art. degrees at Madras Christian College. She is the first Archaeology is her favourite subject. Her inspiration motivated many students to pursue higher studies in person to get a Ph.D. in the Department of Mathematics, Archaeology. Students took pride in writing their names which inspired many of us to follow her with courage and in Vatteluttu and Brahmi scripts. Her value education and the Valliammal Institution and as an honorary confidence. classes were lively as she ensured the participation of all Secretary of the Centre for the Promotion of Communal She is a good friend and guide. Whenever we are the students by conducting varied activities. The course Harmony & Inter-Religious Amity (CEPCHIRA), she has in trouble she would lend a helping hand and give us ‘Conflict and Conflict Resolution’ designed and framed arranged many Short-Term courses for people from all valuable advice when needed. She is a person who by her is an all-time hit. She enthusiastically served in walks of life and also National Seminars in collaboration never compromised on values and quality. She is a hard- the NSS as a faculty in-charge for 3 years and Programme with ECC, Bangalore. As a continuous learner, she has Officer for 4 years and organized many social welfare working person who would sit continuously for hours to completed a few degree and diploma courses while in programmes. She was the Convener of the Centre for service namely M.A in Religion and Philosophy, Diploma do a perfect job of the work assigned to her. Religion and Inter-Faith Relations from 2005 to 2017 and in Inter-Religious Dialogue, P.G. Diploma in Scientific All her attributes of a learned, civilised human being arranged the Graham Stains Endowment Lecture every Yoga, Meditation and Alternative Medicine and M.Ed. fused within her has taken her to various positions which year in collaboration with the SOCO Trust, Madurai. She has visited a few countries and gained a rich she had held in our college and the community outside. She undertook a UGC Minor Research project on international exposure. As the United Board Fellow 2008 She has left behind tons of sweet memories laced with ’Conflict and Conflict Resolution in the Early Medieval – 2010 Cohort, she visited the USA and Indonesia. She compassion and friendliness. Your exceptional qualities Period.’ She has many publications to her credit in many has also visited and presented papers in International have inspired us in so many ways, dear ma’am! We will reputed journals. She is in great demand as a resource conferences in Japan, Nepal and Belgium. all remember you for the sweet memories that we have person in many colleges and schools and Central One of the most admirable qualities in her career was had together which will remain in our hearts for ever. Government offices particularly the Postal Department. her commitment to work. She considered her vocation Her invigorating talks on multifarious themes are often as a God ordained one and that she is accountable to As she joins the seniors of the community, we pray for broadcast in the All India Radio. Him. Her compassion for the academically and financially her good health and wealthy life. May her retired life weak students was felt in her liberal and timely support Faculty Dr. Valliammal is closely associated with the be filled with lots of happiness and beautiful memories. to many. She is a whole-hearted well-wisher and is Department of Mathematics institutions inside the Gandhi Museum premises. As an active member of the Madurai Institute of Peace Science interested in the well-being of her colleagues. She truly Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 12 13 rejoices in our joyous moments and supports us in our another interesting chapter in your life. May God bless events. She used to take part regularly in the faculty She loves to handle Christian Studies classes and had struggles, as if she were a member of our family. you with good health, happiness and fulfillment of God’s relay and has never failed to take part in the tug-of-war always volunteered to handle the second-year classes. I distinctive purpose for your retired life. “The Lord bless Dr. Valliammal, had been a great asset to the event in the sports day. She also has enthusiastically have learnt a lot from my teacher Vasantha ma’am. Her thee and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon Department. Her dedication in improving young participated in the bouncing ball event and has been a meticulous and hardworking nature has always inspired thee and be gracious unto thee.” (Numbers 6:24,25) lives is praiseworthy. She will always be remembered source of motivation for all the faculty members of the me. I wish her a happy and a blessed retirement. May as an unassuming, caring and energetic teacher. department. She has been the flag bearer of the faculty the good Lord bless her and fill her with joy and peace as Congratulations dear Valliammal on the end of a glorious Dr. Hepzibah Joseph March past team during the recent years. she enters into the next phase of life. teaching career. We pray that your retirement opens Associate Professor of History A regular singer at the college carol service, her chapel services have always been a blessing to many. Mrs. Julie Ranee S. Assistant Professor of Chemistry The Good Samaritan asantha ma’am stepped into the portals of Lady VDoak College as a young and enthusiastic student The Ever Dynamic Gallant FV Ma’am in 1978 and later joined the department in 1983 as cience says, the moment we frame words in a Lecturer. She belongs to the first batch of B.Sc (spl.) our thoughts, it gets picturised almost instantly. Chemistry. We have heard her narrate the preparations S Therein lies the power of our brains. Same goes for visual of her classmates for the practicals as they were the first memory. The moment I think of FV ma’am, my mind batch to take up viva-voce. It is always very interesting paints a picture of this young lady gallantly riding a horse to hear her narrate the incidents of her undergraduate with reins in her hands in a beautiful saree. Yes, the ever- days and imitate her teachers. She is very meticulous exuberant Felcia ma’am, also fondly called as Felsh by and hardworking. It is surprising to hear that she gets her colleagues, has given so many things to remember up at 3.30 a.m everyday and start her activities. She and to cherish amongst us. Let me go back to my student never missed to read the Bible and pray every day before days here in these halls at LDC where I first met her. I starting the day’s activity. She is a very good cook and remember Felcia ma’am as a very ardent teacher (riding has not compromised with the number of dishes she her bike with her purse on a sling worn across) whose made even when the college timings changed. She has explanation very gently painted a picture of what she a passion for teaching Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. wanted to convey in our heads. We sat mesmerized in She is always ready to learn new emerging topics and her class listening to the way she calls our attention to is very much fond of semi-micro analysis lab which the minute details in the text. she had gone with Ms. Sulochana, former Head of the Never can I forget my first encounter with her. I had Department, her favourite teacher whom she admires a received my poetry paper and ma’am had awarded me lot. 2.5 for my annotation. Though very reluctant, I went up She is very sincere with her classes. Ma’am always has to her and asked why she had marked me so? She looked a question bank readily available with her and hence is up and gave me her trademark look – eyes and eyebrows always the first person to complete the question paper raised and looking into me through her angled glass and as soon the dates are announced and in turn makes us asked me to meet her after class hours. I was tensed complete it at the earliest. Ma’am is a recipient of CRSI knowing not what might happen. To my wonder, she met Best Teacher Award 2011. me and taught me how to write a good annotation. Every Vasantha ma’am always. She is always the first to come in semester, I orient my students on how to write a good Vasantha ma’am has a heart for Naturopathy which the morning. She is a very generous giver and supporter annotation and I do this ritual as a tribute to her because has led to the framing of a Non-major Elective course of needy students. She has used all the available if not for this awesome teacher here, there would be no with the Tamil Department and an IDM with Botany resources to cater to the financial needs of the students me today. who come from less privileged economic background. and pull up your inskirt a bit.” Well, to be honest the department. This has also led us to taste fruit salad and Here is a woman who would look into her students’ She has also taken extra care to arrange for lunch for mystery of riding a horse in a saree is still an enigma to fruit juices and roasted peanuts during the department eyes and find out what is running exactly in their mind. students who are in need. Her concern and care have me. meetings. She also gives us tips for hair growth, weight There is simply no escaping FV ma’am’s estimate. She extended to the pets also. We have witnessed a regular loss, diabetes control etc. Ma’am has served as the has enthralled us with her wonderful stories from here One thing I envy in FV ma’am is her collection of coordinator of Women’s Studies, convenor of prizes visitor (a cat) during the lunch time who very obediently and abroad. I am one of the blessed ones to have heard books. Anything you need for reference, she has it. And committee, convener for Academic Day and Convocation and affectionately sits under her feet and demands for stories of her childhood as well. I still remember her such a wonderful giver that she is, she lends books. And Day and convener of IQAC. its share. telling me one day how she enjoyed a horse ride in her forgets to get it back! Everyone knows your charitable Clad in brightly coloured sarees with the matching She is also an athlete from her childhood. We have saree. I wondered horse ride? In a saree? And she told nature and I hope you never remember things you lend. stone studded hair clips and earrings is how we see witnessed her taking part very actively in the sports day me, “Keerthana, all you have to do is loosen your pleats And yes ma’am, I have one of your books as well! Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 14 15

Felcia ma’am as a colleague is a very different story. her and when in distress she is the older sister who puts Yonder Experiences She was a strict Coordinator who pushed us constantly you in the right path. Felcia Ma’am, I can never forget to strive for excellence and a mentor who held our backs the pot luck lunch days, our special timetable dates and at all times. She enveloped me into her fraternity and many other days of care and comfort. But most of all, A Privilege… groomed me into a seasoned teacher. Her guidance I remember your pleasant smile and your encouraging in helping pick subjects, teaching the nuances of look which made me get through my toughest days. any people are curious about how I ended administration – I am thankful that she took me under up here at Lady Doak College, so I’ll start There are so many things that are left unsaid and I am M her wing. by talking about my path to Madurai. Up until the sure you know it all. Ma’am, you have been a blessing moment that I decided to apply for Oberlin Shansi’s Felcia ma’am, has been and is more than a teacher to many, you have touched many a hearts and you have Fellowship program, I never thought that I would visit and a mentor to me. She has been a mother in times of guided us well. Age is but a number to you and there India let alone live here for two years. I had always trials, a guide when I needed clarity, a confidant in times is no bye from me coz you will continue to inspire and hoped to spend some time abroad after I graduated of need and a partner in crime when having a good time. guide. Love you Loads. from college, but initially had my sights set on going She is so adaptive, you find yourself eating ice-cream with Ms. M. Keerthana Assistant Professor of English to Japan. Media in the United States doesn’t always paint India in the most positive light (or glosses over AÚûU AiQu CWôUu Gu\ NôØúYp many issues to describe the country merely as a land filled with cultures, colors, and spices), but despite any prejudices I held something about the Shansi ekJ fy;Y}hpapy; thapw;fhg;ghsuhf Kg;gJ Fellow posting at Lady Doak College really intrigued Mz;LfSf;F Nky; gzpahw;wpath;. xU kdpjd; me. I liked the idea of working with students to jd; NtiyapypUe;J KOikahfg; gzpahw;wp promote cultural exchange, especially considering gzp Xa;T ngWtJ ,iwtdpd; nray;. jd;dyk; how powerfully cultural exchange has impacted my fUjhJ gpwh;eyk; NgZk; tifapy; nrayhw;wpa> own life, and was drawn to the deep ties between rpwe;j MSikAilNahh; jlk;gjpj;Jr; nrd;w Lady Doak College and Oberlin College. Rarely in life rpwg;gpidAila ,f;fy;Y}hpapy; mz;zd; do we get a chance to be part of something bigger mth;fSk; gzpahw;wp Xa;T ngWtJk; ,iwtd; than ourselves, and I felt so honoured to be selected je;j mUl;ngUq; nfhilahFk;. to continue the legacy of over seventy years of Oberlin in Madurai. jpU.rhKNty; mz;zd; fOF fz;fis cilath;. fz;fs; kdpjd; fz;Lgpbj;j It has been such a privilege to work with the njhiyNehf;F nyd;irtpl mw;GjkhdJ. Mapuk; students at the International Study Centre. The mb cauj;jpy; gwe;jhYk; jiuapy; ,Uf;Fk; students here are bright, curious, and always eager to jghy; jiyapy; cs;s glj;ijf;$l Jy;ypakhfg; learn more. Especially with this year’s group of first ghh;f;Fk; mw;Gjkhd gz;gpidj; jd;dfj;Nj year students, it has been so fun to see them come nfhz;lJ. mJNghy;> mz;zd; mth;fSk; out of their shells to grow, become more aware of the world around them, and become empowered to start their thapw;fhg;ghsuhfg; gzpahw;Wk; NghJ> vtUk; own initiatives. I have seen the full extent to which cultural exchange and other experiences that allow students to broaden their worldview can transform them into engaged and caring world citizens. Though I am sad to leave, I am mth; fz;fs; glhky; fy;Y}hpiatpl;L ntspNa confident in the group of students who will guide the ISC in the next few years. nrd;W tpl ,ayhJ. fOF Nghy; flikAzh;Tk; flTs; kPJ jPuhj Md;kPfg; gw;Wk; nfhz;lth;. The more I learn about India the more it confuses me, which is why I hope to continue learning about the region of South Asia in my graduate studies. I find it to be such an incredibly fascinating country and am amazed that a region Ntjk;> fOif ,iwtdpd;; with such diversity can act as one entity. Despite the many obstacles I faced in adjusting to life here, I am so grateful gz;Geyd;fNshL xg;gpLfpwJ. mz;zDk; for this opportunity to experience India as it is. I hope to use my time here to guide my studies as I pursue a Masters flTspd; Qhdj;ijg; ngw Xa;TNeuq;fspy; Ntjk; rpwg;GlNd kPz;Lk; gzpahw;wpa gz;ghsh;. jk; degree in Global Policy and hope that my career will lead me back to India some day. Thank you to everyone who thrpf;Fk; ey;yFzk; gilj;jth;. mth; kl;Lkd;W flikiaf; fUj;jhfr; nra;Ak; khz;Gilath;. helped make Madurai feel like home. mtUila FLk;gj;jpdUk; ,iwgf;jp kpf;fth;fs;. mtUila Xa;T ehl;fs; ,iwtopghl;Lld; mz;zdpd; gps;isfs; ,iwg;gzpahw;Wtjpy; njhlu ,iwtid Ntz;LfpNwd;. Olivia Hay kl;lw;w kfpo;r;rp milgth;fs;. mz;zd; Director, International Study Centre rhKNty; ,ilapy; xU tpgj;jpy; rpf;fpdhYk;> nu. ghG Lady Doak College kdk; jsuhky; mjpypUe;J kPz;Lte;J fk;gPukhf tpyq;fpay; Jiw> E}yf cjtpahsh;

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SDG ASIA PROJECT REPORT My Journey of Self-exploration Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and Hong Kong America Centre invited a group of young people from the Asia-Pacific The opportunity to be the Oberlin Shansi Visiting months helped me attain the clarity that eluded me region to submit their proposals for the SDG Asia Project. CCM team sent a proposal and was selected as one Scholar for the academic year 2018-19, to say the least, all this while and have shown me the right direction to among the 5 teams representing 5 Asian countries such as India, Pakistan, Nepal, Indonesia and Mongolia. The teams was definitely one of the best things that happened pursue my research. to me. Little did I know of the wonderful experiences presented their work and videos to experts such as Dr. Glenn Shive from the Hong Kong America Centre, Dr. Brant This was more than an academic programme to me. that awaited me in Oberlin for I had no expectations, Knutzen, DJ Clark, Syed Nazakat and Kyi Kyi Seinn. Team LDC focussed on sustainable college campus and cities in I used the four months, self-indulgently, to engage in absolutely none. I was, for the first time in my life, India. moments of introspection – emotionally and spiritually. I prepared to do God’s plan without hesitating or doubting Multimedia Administrator Mr. P. Madhavan, MA English Literature student Soniya S, and Assistant Professors of found things about myself that I did not know. I realised for a split second. And He, benevolently, rewarded my English Dr. Manju Muraleedharan and Mrs. P. Maheswari represented India and attended the International Workshop that I could make friends with strangers, travel in an faith with an exhilarating personal and academic journey. at Bangkok in Thailand. unknown city by myself, and above all, survive without Between the warm welcome on my arrival and the the care and guidance of my mom. I know it was not the Team India With facilitators perfect goodbye lunch on my departure, I experienced change of location that caused this transformation, but As the culmination of the SDG Asia Project, selected members from all the 5 teams attended the United Nations four months of joy. I indulged in all kinds of academic it happened anyway. engagements, and travelled to five states in the USA, and Third Forum of Ministers and Environmental Authorities, Asia Pacific, in Singapore in January 2019. From the 5 One of my biggest challenges was staying away from the Niagara Falls. countries, India was selected to represent SDG Asia Project in the United Nations Asian Ministerial Summit. Dr. Manju my family for four months, but surprisingly, I never felt Muraleedharan received the opportunity to be a panelist in the UN side event - UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUTH IN The Mary Church Terrell Main Library in Oberlin homesick except for the first week. My housemates, ASIA PACIFIC FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. College is every scholar’s dream come true. I had access and the people of Oberlin Shansi, became my friends Dr. Manju Muraleedharan to hundreds of books on my area of research, and four and I will cherish the bonds I forged with them forever. Faculty of English months was too little to peruse all of them. I had the Gavin, Ted, Louise, Evelyn, Hawraa, Faisal, and Fan opportunity to audit two exciting courses – ‘Introduction Yae! I feel thankful to God for the time I spent with the to Advanced Study of Literature’ and ‘Feminist lovely couple, Jim and Anne. I got to really see the man, Research Methodologies,’ offered by the Department Jim Helm, in all his glory in the little time I spent with of English and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies. him, and also learnt life lessons from the fortitude and Dr. Anuradha Needham and Dr. Emilia Bachrach were resilience of dear Anne. Maybe that was the reason why not just my professors, but also my mentors during my I went to Oberlin after all! stay. My interactions with a few professors widened the Ms. S. Vrushaa understanding of my research, and greatly Assistant Professor of English altered the way I approached it. Those four

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My Most Awaited Journey that I was really in a magical land. To sum up, this trip gave me many first time experiences: my first flight, my first hiking, my first classes with international friends, my firsts cavenger hunt challenge, my first time to stay alone in the 8, AUG, 2018 - I remember feeling nothing less than of dormitory, my first snow, my first real fall, most importantly my first ever international travel alone. Dreams come 2complete excitement and curiosity to embark on this most true, dream big and work hard and make it come true !!!!!! awaited journey - to International Christian University, Tokyo, J. Ramya Japan. From things like having my flight from Kuala Lumpur to III B. Com (Corporate Secretaryship) Tokyo cancelled yet enjoying an amazing stay at the 5-star hotel, to taking up courses on art, music and Sociology - things I always had a big desire to study and passing them with satisfying grades, to tasting sushi (and an insane range of foods from different THE BEST LIFE cuisines) for the first time, to dealing with an entirely different o the best 5 months in my whole life: now while looking back it looks like a dream. Time truly flies so fast when transport system to operating ATM machines and library Tyou’re having so much fun. Japan is like a second home to me. I miss the warm people there who give respect computers that are fully in Japanese, to struggle so much to get to everyone. That feeling when you know that you can actually walk in the road late-night safely, it was just a dream the tickets for my favorite artist’s concert, eventually getting come true for me. From late night hangouts to crying together in the last day my friends were always there with me. them and celebrating my 20th birthday by attending it with my They were the best!! They made my study there awesome!! J.F.Oberlin University was such a cool university. The best friend, to have been able to make friends from around the teachers were such darlings that they would give us snacks and make us tea in every class. They made learning so world and letting my horizons widen, opinions heard and said, much fun. My compulsory major was Japanese which I knew at my welcome party. I remember how I was panicking seeing goodness in so many different forms, to fall in love with in the beginning but it got better after a few lesson.I still remember the day when I talked in Japanese with an old the cold autumn with its earthy hues and the pretty country that lady for the first time. It was the best feeling ever. I basically like travelling and I travelled a lot. While thinking back, made me feel home for 3 good months - every experience was I spent most of my travel time in their trains. My university organized many trips and parties in which I made a lot of invaluable. friends and had lots of fun. Life was just so much happier and those memories would stay with me forever and ever. This trip to Japan let me study what I love, learn what I’m P. V. Gayatri curious about and helped me come out of my comfort zone and III B. Com (Corporate Secretaryship) face something so different and unfamiliar. It allowed me to show myself and my people that I could do things on my own, taught me how to be confident, to enjoy freedom, to stay responsible for myself and others, and let me make wonderful friends and an abode of beautiful memories. I thank Lady Doak College and ISC for trusting and giving me this wonderful opportunity where I was able to let myself grow emotionally and academically. I also thank my parents, professors and friends forbelieving in me and for being a constant source of comfort and support and for throughout myperiod of stay abroad. K. Guha Priya III B.A Social Sciences

Dream Big, Work Hard and Make it Come True! ie ok means both ’first & memory.’ Most of my first memories Gwere made in Korea. My story begins at Keimyung University where the classes are Heaven and the teachers are the senior angels and the students are junior angels.Doing flashmob with international friends is something memorable and as you are not doing that in your home country, it is totally different and the response you get is incredibly awesome. Wearing new T-Shirts, acute little red-heart clip on my head, maps and mobile in my hands and a camera man following my team while running in the streets like crazy gave me a feeling that I was in a Korean- Idol variety show. I can never forget the beauty of Korea & Keimyung University. Everyone loves spring, but fall was so beautiful where trees had their own colour. To go to places that I had only admired through mobile gave me a feeling

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DREAM… lying thousands of miles away from my homeland was just a dream but International Study Centre gave me Fwings to fly and turned my dream into a reality. When I stepped into International Study Centre little did I realize that this place is going to shape up my under graduation path and sculpt me into a bold young woman. My journey to Mary Baldwin University, USA was an unexpected gift which was filled with beautiful memories and lessons. The journey made me to identify my freedom backed with responsibility. Mary Baldwin University is a new experience. The education system was so amazing and interesting. I could see the transformation of my thought process. It has broadened my views and perspectives on various social issues. Cross major subjects took me to paths that were less travelled by me. Every day was a new learning experience. I had a dream of performing our Tamil Folk Arts (Silambattam & Tamil Folk Dance) in a distant land and I was so happy to unleash my dream and being a representative of Tamil Arts in a foreign land. Traveling to various places alone made me a strong individual. The seed of social responsibility sown in Lady Doak College was nutured in Mary Baldwin. New Directions and Valley Mission made me to forget the diversities and appreciate the similarities as it taught me to be a humane being in an inclusive community. Lady Doak College has given me holistic education as it made me break the ceiling of my own untested potentials and unpolished skills. Never in my life did I think of getting an opportunity like this during my under graduate education. I realized that four walls do not make a graduate but experience to life skill does and I’m so happy to see Lady Doak College giving this kind of exposure to all students in some way or other. Finally, I can say that I have found a family there, a home away from my home. I thank our college management and the International Study Centre for making me live my dream.

Sangeetha N. II B.Com

AN EXPERIENCE THAT I WILL CHERISH FOREVER My Experience at Japan aving an international experience was my dream when I came to Lady Doak College. My dream came true t was a great privilege to attend the International Hwhen I got a wonderful learning experience abroad during my Post graduation. I got an opportunity to attend IConference on Service Learning at International a programme on Global Business Leadershipand Cultural Experiences (GRACE) in Maranatha Christian University, Christian University, Japan. The conference was funded Bandung, Indonesia. There, I learnt about the threats and opportunities of SME (Small Medium Enterprise) in by the Japanese Government. It focussed on the practical Indonesia and met business people, innovating ideas in developing their business both in terms of legal and business aspects of service-learning. Members from various accountability. I felt blessed for having learnt something new in a country and though I was a foreigner, my suggestions partner institutions around the globe were invited were valued.I realized that India and Indonesia were much similar in culture, food and traditions. I was able to make to share their experiences on service-learning. It was good friends from different countries. I cherish all moments in my life at Indonesia. indeed a pleasant and enriching experience discovering My Experience at Maranatha how each institution was unique in its approach and My experience at Maranatha Christian University was a fabulous one. I liked the classes specially, in which the methodology. It was also wonderful forming new teachers took classes for just 15 minutes and the restwas taken up by the students. This programme was totally connections and making new friends. The conference different from my major subject and as part of my preparations to get ready for the programme, I read a few papers was well organised and their hospitality was excellent. and prepared a digital presentation which led me to have fruitful time during discussions and public presentations. I I thank God Almighty for giving me this opportunity felt blessed and happy for having such an experience. All this was possible only because of the grace of God who gave and the Principal for permitting and encouraging me to me the will power and spirit to do well in everything. I am very thankful to my parents and teachers who supported me. I thank Lady Doak College for giving me such an opportunity for transforming into a better person. I will hold dear attend this conference. the moments of my life in Indonesia. B. Nandhini Mrs. Hannah Sophia Samuel II M. Sc Mathematics Faculty of English Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 22 23

The Voyage of the Student Cabinet To Our Dear Departed “Each of you should use whatever gift you have in collaboration with the Rotract Club, two flash mobs received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s were put up: one on Teacher’s Day and another during JIM HELM – A History by Himself grace in its various forms” - 1 Peter 4:10. the month of Christmas inside the College campus. e was as Professor Emeritus of Classics at Oberlin s this verse says, we, in the LDC Student Cabinet Platinum Jubilee Culturals was an event most HCollege and the Vice President of the Kendal at Aare with the vision to see every good quality expected by the students because it was ‘our day.’ It was Oberlin Residents Association. He was surviving with his as God-given gift. Ultimately, we served not just the a grand event giving us a lifetime-experience of fun and wife Ann who is social worker and two sons Bennet and student community but the society too. During this frolic. Next on line, we had The Platinum Jubilee Carnival. voyage, the Student Cabinet experienced a mixture The team had a lot of volunteer-work with a whole new Late Paul, three granddaughters and two grandsons. of both success and hardships. As the President of the struggles taking shape. In the process everything was He was a person who has worked boundlessly Student Cabinet I can strongly say that this opportunity sorted out and the programme was a roaring success. has helped me in shaping myself by developing my without boundaries. He has travelled all over the world leadership skills, presence of mind and diplomacy. We, The Intercollegiate Meet- Kavigai’19 was organized by and made difference in many places. India and Gauna the Student Cabinet were selected after a series of tests. the Student Cabinet on 15th February 2019 on the theme deserves special mention. Reaching the unreached, The official authority to begin our work was given soon ‘Reaching the Unreached’. Fourteen colleges participated empathetically supporting and serving is his nature. after the Inaugural Ceremony of the Student Cabinet, in in this event and showcased their talents. The Student the valued presence of Mr. Sujith Kumar, Founder and Cabinet arranged three stalls that day. It was put up by Lady Doak college has got a long and rich connection Managing Trustee- Maatram Foundation. the Indian Association for the Blind, Shine Education with him. He has maintained a beautiful relationship Trust and Thoorigai Grama Pengal Kootamaipu. We The first programme organized by the Student with almost every one on campus and he was the part are indeed very thankful to our Principal and Secretary of our community. He has contributed in all levels, right Cabinet was the orientation of I UG students. Our service Dr. Christianna Singh who gave the Student Cabinet a from cleanliness to the administrative board level. just didn’t end with the closed circle of the College great idea in renovating a stone bench near the Open Our Doakians almost every one grieved his community; the Student Cabinet also served the Kerala Air Theatre with the balance amount from the ICM, Archives was his passion. Right from standardizing community and the Tamil Nadu delta-community during Kavigai’19. We strongly believe that this act of ours to digitization and collection management he has sudden demise. Muniamma Akka, Murugeshwari and the 2018 Floods and the Gaja Cyclone respectively, with will definitely inspire and influence the present and the meticulously concentrated on every aspect of it. He has Panchavarnam shared the pleasant memories of their a generous help from our faculty and student-friends future Doakians. daily walk around our campus. He was a tall person who in collaboration with an NGO. Moreover, this service delivered lecturers in the History, Social Sciences and used to bend down to pick up the bits of papers and even to the out-community gave us a sense of achievement Our voyage is not ending here; we will take the English Departments and have addressed the Sports because the greatest joy lies in the act of ‘giving.’ The lessons we have learnt with us. It is in my opinion that Day, Republic Day and UPSC study circle aspirants. Bird the display of the trashes to create an awareness among Student Cabinet Outreach Secretaries continued serving we are the most blessed Student Cabinet ever because watching was his hobby and he has visited almost all the community. Resident staff shared the details about the out-group of LDC by celebrating the Joy of Giving. we have travelled during the Platinum Jubilee of Lady the interesting places with the center for environmental his interest in attending one of their inmates and how The team collected miscellaneous things from the LDC Doak College. I believe that the love and blessings of studies. As a Dean of Oberlin and a person who valued particular he was in sharing their love towards the Staff community for a week and presented it to the orphanage the Creator has cherished our lives the whole year. We the relationship dreamt of the Institutional relationship Mess members. named Sakthi Vidiyal to help the poor orphan children are thankful to one and all who had travelled with us. I in the society. The team was touched by the wave of promise that this journey of love, kindness, enjoyment with its Alumnae. He has created US friends of Lady Jim and Ann, made for each other couple in their 58th happiness found on the precious faces of the children. and exuberance will be cherished by each one of us Doak College and chaired it. He has started Alumnae year got separated by the hands of Almighty. Never we Flash mobs are one of our most favourite memories and when we look back in happiness. newsletter and have interviewed our Alumnae and could separate them in our thoughts as their actions raised scholarships. He has contributed a lot to our were together always and they have served united. Carmel Brenila E. college through his savings and also made his relatives III B.Com ( Aided) and friends to share their savings. O my God! I never dreamt that one day that I would Student Cabinet President(A) be drafting the history of our relationship referring to On tracing back the dots of his relationship with us, the Archival records . The legend who has shown great Dr. Mrs. Prema Michael was the first person to get to interest in our history has become a history now. Alas! know this great legend and she has visited them at their residence at Oberlin. On her invitation both Jim and Ann The loss we have felt could not be explained in words made a maiden visit to Lady Doak College in the year as its loss of a family member the father. He was fondly 1997 and made almost 12 more visits till 2017. Every called as Jim Thatha by his grand KIDS at India. time on their visit they made a difference with their Thatha’s demise is yet to be understood and accepted unique contribution. Relationship dots kept adding on by his grand children at INDIA. (Priya and Nachiar’s every year. Over two decades the bond has strengthened Children.) to the level of extended family at Oberlin. He was the With deep condolence, one who was responsible to change Oberlin a home Dr.Lt.S.Sangaranachiar away from home for all Doakians. 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Jim Helm – My Foster Father from a Faraway Land! strong with years. With the arrival of my daughters, Jim Thatha and Anne Paati (grandpa & grandma) became a part of their lives. Jim always had the first appointment slot for our family and it was fun time for the kids as Jim and got the wonderful opportunity of meeting the from friends in India were put up for sale. Jim used to Anne brought very thoughtful gifts, which always were hand made by Jim from his carpentry shed or play things not IHelms in 1997, their first visit to Lady Doak College. say: “every dollar matters.” That was just the beginning. available in India. Pongal bird count, an annual event done by the Department of Zoology always fascinated Jim and As a very young lecturer, I got introduced by Mrs.Rawlin, They made sure we get to meet with the members of Anne. They were extremely happy when their younger son’s family accompanied them to Lady Doak College. The my teacher and good friend of the Helms. Our friendship the First Church at Oberlin, of whom many became pride with which he showed the different places in the college showed how much he owned the place. Jim always started due to a mutual hobby of birding and it never donors for LDC. Jim and Anne would encourage me to was a very hard worker and he used to plan for every single day at Lady Doak College and was anxious to complete ended… Every year it was birding all the way visiting new meet with the professors of the Biology department and the work when they left every year. Jim and Anne valued friendship and made it a point to visit every one of their places, making sure we see as many places as possible. suggest ways to get them part with some subject books, friends, every time. which Jim and Anne would meticulously weigh, pack and In 2002, I went to Oberlin as a Shanshi fellow and the mail to Lady Doak College at their own expense. I would The grief of his loss is too much to bear. But, I am sure God has prepared a better place for him, a place he friendship turned into a familial relationship. Jim and have sent at least 50 Biology books, which are still in the deserves, for the generosity and love he poured on unknown students and their families. Jim used to say: “You Anne never went within or out of Oberlin without me. Be department library, with ‘Gift by Jim and Anne Helm’ become immortal, if your photograph is published in an article.” Jim has become immortal in the hearts of many it the supermarket, a movie, a family meeting, visit to the written on it. whom he loved. May His soul rest in peace and the Lord of all comfort, heal Anne and bring her out of this time of Zoo or canoeing. They made sure I see the best of Oberlin grief. and around. During my stay there, I saw the love they had When they came to Madurai a few days after my for the Lady Doak College community. They were trying visit, the moment he saw my dad Jim said: “Sir, we have Dr. Priyatharsini Rajendran Associate Professor of Zoology to raise funds for Lady Doak College by all means. I was adopted your daughter without your permission.” Such so touched to see that some of the gifts they received was their love towards me and the bonding became so From the Grieving Heart of Lady Doak College O Jim! my Jim! How will I ever say, “Death be not proud?” How will I ever not mourn When death hath done me wrong?

O Jim! my Jim! Would you walk to work in Miller in Jan? Would you together with Anne relax in Van Allen? Tell me which Beloved beckoned you to the sacred shrine? What service summoned you to altars divine?

O Jim! my Jim! With doleful eyes and forlorn thoughts But with gratitude brimming from grieving hearts Holding fond memories of years past My daughters offer thee their tears at last.

O Jim! my Jim! If only with music I could build a stairway to sky I’ll train my ‘Daughters of the Stage’ to sing a lay. With the sound of music ringing up to heaven They will bring you down the lane to your Anne again!

Dr. Suka Joshua Associate Professor of English

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Dedicated, Determined and Driven TôW§ LiP ×ÕûUl ùTi ! through a huge flight of stairs in 2018. This year has been jpt;aghujp> sweet, sour, bitter, salty, spicy and many more… We ghujp fz;l GJikg; ngz;zpd; Gjpatbtk; fle;J te;j ghijjdpy;… all have fought through bad days to earn the best days kJiu khefhpy; Xl;lg;ge;jak; Kjy;… mts; jd;id ntd;whs; vd;why; of our life. This is the case in my journey as well. 2018 ePsk; jhz;Ljy; tiu… kpifahfhJ has provided me with an equal share of successes and gy Nghl;bfspy; ntw;wpjidf;Ftpj;J ,ul;ilahpd; NjhopNah failures. Well, let me being with my 12th examination. It was 16th May 2018, when all of us were anxiously kpjptz;b Ntfg;gazj;jpYk; G+g;ge;jpYk; NgrTk; Kbahjth;> fhJk; Nfshjth; waiting for our board exam results and so was I. As soon khepy mstpy; jq;fj;ijj; jf;f itj;J… gapw;Wtpg;gtNuh Ntw;Wnkhopf;fhuh; as the clock ticked 9.30 am my 12th result popped open. Njrpa mstpy; nts;sp ntd;W… jd;de;jdpNa… ,th;fSld;… I examined my marks and was disappointed to find that I gbg;gbahf cah;e;J ghh; Nghw;Wk; ,UngU thuq;fs; fle;J… had not secured centum in Commerce and Accountancy. tPuhq;fidahf ,lh;ghLfisj; Jwe;J I was shattered since I had worked so much for those … … two subjects. I applied for revaluation and when I looked vd;Wk; Gd;dif murpahf! jilfis kPwp… for the result, I was overjoyed to find that I had scored ,d;W G+g;ge;jpd; murpahf… ek; Kd;Nd… ntw;wpg;Gd;difAld; ek;Kd;Nd! centum in those subjects. After that came my CPT exam. I had no holidays after my board exam since I had to khepyk; fle;J gapw;rp ngw;W ,ikfs; gzpe;J prepare for my CPT exam. The preparation was not easy fly; fle;J Njh;r;rp ngw;W Mde;jf;fz;zPh; G+f;fshy; compared to the board exams. I spent almost 20 hours every day at the institute for studying. I felt exhausted xw;iwah; Ml;lj;jpy; jq;fj;jhuifahf… vk; ed;wpjidr; rkh;g;gpf;fpNwd;! since I worked day and night and wanted to give up but ,ul;ilahpy; nts;sp kq;ifahf… vd;Wk; tho;j;Jf;fSld;… the sight of my parents gave me the energy to wake up midthpd; cs;sj;ijAk; ntd;W Kidth; rq;fuehr;rpahh; every day with determination. I completed my exam tpl;lhs;! E}yfh; on 17th June 2018 with discontent. I wasn’t even sure if I would clear my exam. The most dreaded day arrived since I was sure that I would not clear my CPT. It was 20th July 2018 and I was in my college. My phone rang. I picked it up and heard my father exclaim in happiness that I cleared my CPT. I was frozen… I couldn’t speak anything since I was bracing myself to accept the news of my failure. That day indeed was one of my happiest days in 2018. My last achievement in 2018 was in setting up my first individual Guinness World Record. I wanted to do MY JOURNEY TOWARDS SUCCESS something which would make my parents, my academy, my country and me proud. Something which would make th n 15 August 2018 I set my first individual me walk with my head held high. Seeing my master set OGuinness World Record in Taekwondo for the records made me want to do it too. So I practiced really most number of knee strikes using alternative legs in 1 hard and attempted it. I guess life wanted me to put in minute. I achieved this with the support of my master more efforts and so my attempt ended in vain. I wasn’t Mr. Narayanan, my parents, my brothers and sisters ready to accept my failure that easily. I wanted to show and my friends. First of all, I want tell you all the main life that I am tough and ambitious so I decided to set purpose of sharing my life experience with you. Never my record at any cost. Then I practiced harder for a few be discouraged when you face hurdles or failures in your months. This time my attempt did not go useless. I set path. Pay no heed to fear of failure. No matter what, my record by defeating a Pakistani girl’s record which don’t ever stop pursuing your dreams. was 97 knee strikes in 1 minute. People say: “There is no elevator to success. You have S. Harini to take the stairs.” It is indeed true since I have walked I B. Com (CS)

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“Thiruvilzhakkalin Thalainagaram Madurai” Mind Art

Mr. C. Sundar, Lab Assistsant of SECRET OF BEING CONTENT the Department of Physics under secret by definition is a bit of knowledge not in the bank and enough possessions to make us secure. Acommonly known. It is something that is kept The truth is, we will know contentment when we give the pen name Chithiraiveethikaran or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others. generously to the Lord’s work and to others who are in published a book entitled It is a piece of information that is only known by one need. If we treasure in this world, our heart will be in this person or a few people and should not be told to others. world, which is not the most secure environment. If our “Thiruvizhalakkalin Thalainagaram It is beyond ordinary human understanding. What is treasure is in the kingdom of God, our heart will be there Madurai” which talks about the contentment? and it is a secure, certain realm. various festivals the city hosts. The The word ‘content’ (Philippians 4:11) comes from a Paul says that he had learned the secret of being filled, Greek word that means ‘self-sufficient’ or ‘independent.’ hungry and going hungry both of having abundance book gives a detailed account of It is the ability to be free from all want or needs, as chief and suffering (Philippians 4:12). The secret is stated in about 22 festivals celebrated by of all virtues. Here, Paul affirms his sufficiency is in Christ. verse 13 where he says: “I can do all things in Him who It is an inner sense of rest or peace that comes from continually infuses me with strength.” The sufficiency in Hindus, Muslims and Christians. being right with God and knowing that He is in control dwelling in Christ was Paul’s strength and contentment. of all that happens to us. It means having our focus on Since Christ cannot be taken away from a believer, we the kingdom of God and serving Him, not on the love of can lean on Him in every situation, no matter how trying. money and materials. If God grants us material comforts, we can thankfully enjoy them knowing that it all comes Everyday before I go to bed I ask myself: “Is this from His loving hands. However, we should seek to use it day a fruitful day for me?” I would just spend three to for His purpose by being generous. five minutes to reflect on who were the people I met today, what were my conversations, whether my words Contentment also means not being battered around comforted them or not, how I spent my time, was it useful by difficult circumstances or people, and not being to me and others I met and whether I had a satisfied life wrongly seduced by prosperity because our life is through the day. centered on a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. No matter what happens to us or what others do SO ASK YOURSELF: to us. We have the steady assurance that the Lord is for Am I really satisfied with my life? To lead a satisfying us and He will not forsake us. life, take some time to reflect on the following: HOW DO WE ACQUIRE CONTENTMENT? Focus on the positive: It’s easy for anyone to get The world goes about in the quest for contentment caught in the negativity trap constantly dwelling on in all the wrong ways, so we must studiously avoid its what needs to be done, what should have been done, ways. Paul’s words show that the secret for contentment mistakes made etc. Rather than allowing those negative, in every situation is to focus on the Lord-as sovereign, anxious thoughts to dominate your mind, think of the as savior and as the sufficient one. He is the Sovereign good things in your life. For every negative thing that One to whom we must submit. He is the savoir whom we comes to mind, force yourself to find a positive thing. must serve: He is the sufficient one on whom we must This will lead to a more positive outlook on life and a trust. If we know Him in these ways, as Paul did, we will more positive attitude in the long run. know contentment. Find your stress relief: Figure out what soothes you, Paul learned to be content in all conditions (with the things that reduce stress. You need to find a hobby prosperity and with humble means). It didn’t come that quietens your mind and gives you a sense of inner naturally to him, and it was not an instantaneous peace. Make a point to take time out of your busy transformation. It is a process something that we learn schedule to practice your stress-relieving activities on a from walking with God each day. Key to this process regular basis. is understanding that everything, major and minor, is Do not be afraid to take time for yourself: It is natural under God’s sovereignty. He uses all our circumstances for people to get overwhelmed when they are busy. In to train us in godliness if we submit to Him and trust such situations, rather than allowing yourself to get so Him. Our attitude in trials and our deliberate submission overwhelmed and throwing your hands up in frustration to His Sovereignty in the trial is crucial. and giving up, learn to recognize when you are getting If we live for yourself and our own pleasure, we will close to your breaking point and then take a break. Do not know God’s contentment. We mistakenly think that not be ashamed to take a personal day. Realize that your we will be content when we accumulate enough money mental health is just as important as your physical health.

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Take responsibility for your actions: When you find Live your best life: Only you know what truly makes But it’s getting better each day. I learn new things along with my students. I know all the effort that I took by the yourself in a problem never blame others. It is not the you happy. Do not let other people dictate how to live grace of God was not in vain when I see the smiles of the people who understand and like my class. I know I did well remedy. Focus on what could have been done, take your life. Walk your own path without fear of judgement. when everyone in class are eager to discuss about the topic more than myself. responsibility for your own actions and then examine the Of course, your family and friends are important and it is situation. Take control of the things you can and let go of absolutely fine to go to them for advice when you need Each day I learn something new. I take back more than I give forth. everything else. Make positive changes where you can. it, but it is ultimately your decision whether you take I’m not a great teacher. But I’m working on it. I want to make a difference. To give back to the college more than Accept the things you cannot change. that advice. Every individual has just one life to live, so what I inherited- the opportunity to learn and grow! remember, live your life how you want to live. Be more understanding: One of the biggest stress I want to thank all my teachers. Becoming a teacher has made me understand and appreciate you more! for most individuals comes from misunderstanding. CONCLUSION: Developing the ability to see from another person’s perspective without bias is a gift. Only very few people The secret of being content is not a program or a Ms. Ramya Rachel S. possess it though it is a much valuable trait. When philosophy and it has nothing to do with your material Assistant Professor of Economics conversing, listen without judgement and leave your possession. The secret is Him. Philippians 4:13 says: “I mind open. This will allow you to make more friends. The can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” ability to see from another perspective will allow you to The ‘I’ and the ‘Him’ are linked together and this is the Year of 1948 learn more and think more abstractly. key. Being the person of Jesus Christ was Paul’s secret of being content: the secret to trust every circumstance s a college community, we felt honoured and and mind blowing inventions of the Jewish people. Israel Revaluate your relationship: One by one, consider to Jesus, to know his ways and to have confidence in Aprivileged to take part in all the events of the is considered the most advanced country in Southwest each relationship you have. Think about how they affect His grace. Circumstances change, but God does not. Platinum Jubilee celebrations of our college in the Asia and the Middle East in economic and industrial you in your daily life as to who wants to see you succeed, Jesus will take care of His people always. Keep Him at historic academic year 2018-19. We celebrated 70 development. Israel has the second largest number of who inspires you, who makes you happy and so on. On the center of your life whether you are living in plenty years of God’s faithfulness to our college in small and startup companies in the world after the United States. the other hand, also think of who might be dragging or in want. With Jesus’ help, you can be content in every big ways. Lady Doak College was born on July 14, 1948. The prophecy of Ezekiel concerning the land of Israel is you down, who might make you feel bad about yourself Our college was founded by an American missionary and who might be a toxic influence on you. Be brutally season of your life. thus fulfilled: Ms. Katie Wilcox in order to provide higher education to honest with yourself and distance yourself from people Dr. P. Gnana Soundari This is what the Sovereign Lord says: On the day I Former Faculty of Economics young women in the southern parts of Tamil Nadu. The whom you feel might be sapping your energy. Surround cleanse you from all your sins, I will resettle your towns, Lady Doak College dream of educating young women in Madurai was given yourself with people who are positive and people who and the ruins will be rebuilt. The desolate land will be make you happy enhancing your quality of life. to our founder by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Over the past seven decades, God used Lady Doak College to cultivated instead of lying desolate in the sight of all who produce intellectually mature, morally upright, socially pass through it. They will say, “This land that was laid responsible and spiritually inspired young women to waste has become like the Garden of Eden; the cities CONFESSIONS OF A NEW TEACHER influence and make a difference in the society. Being that were lying in ruins, desolate and destroyed, are now a Doakian is a blessing. I firmly believe that God has fortified and inhabited.” Then the nations around you People ask me how being a teacher is different from being a student. blessed us abundantly to be a blessing to others. that remain will know that I the Lord have rebuilt what And every time I tell them the same thing... was destroyed and have replanted what was desolate. I Being a student is just something you are. Teaching is a form of art. In the same way, the nation of Israel was born on the Lord have spoken, and I will do it. (Ezekiel 36: 33-36) KNOWING THE ANSWERS ARE JUST NOT ENOUGH! May 14, 1948 after surviving against all odds during World War II and Nazi Holocaust. The country is just two I hope and pray that what God has started in As a student, I never touched my books till the night before the exam. months older than our college. Israelites also celebrated 1948 shall continue to thrive and prosper for many As a teacher, I need to learn and prepare every day. their Platinum Jubilee in 2018. The barren land of Israel to be blessed in the years to come. As a student, I was self-centered. was transformed into a fertile land by the tireless efforts Ms. N. Carolyn Rubavathy As a teacher, I see that “It’s not about yourself, but those 54 sitting in front of you.” Assistant Professor of English As a student, I could be absent anytime I wanted and make it to that 75% attendance. As a teacher, I understand how much valuable time the students and my colleagues lose if I’m absent one day. THE VIGILANT FATHER As a student, I could be anyone I wanted. Roger was an active little boy who lived with his the magazine. As Roger climbed the chair in a hurry, he As a teacher, I know I have to be careful with whatever I do, so that I lead by example. mom and dad in Tiddington. His mom presented a toy tripped down. Tears rolled down his cheeks as he was car on his birthday. She then placed it on the top of the I spent my college time for leisure when I was a student. unable to accept his failure. Then his father went near cupboard safely. On a holiday, Roger wanted to play Now I spend my leisure time to finish my college work. him. He made Roger sit on his shoulders.By then Roger with his toy car. His dad was sitting in the drawing room could easily reach the top of the cupboard. He took I used to look for opportunities to learn in order to make myself develop more. reading a magazine. He saw Roger musing around the his toy car in his hands with great delight and enjoyed Now I look for opportunities to learn in order to make my students develop more. cupboard. Roger tried taking the toy car by leaping but playing with it. he couldn’t. He jumped but it was in vain. He ran helter Being a teacher requires the mental effort equivalent of pulling an elephant by its tail. -skelter and brought a chair with utmost difficulty. His Roger trusted his own ideas instead of asking help from I confess that it’s hard being a new teacher. dad was keenly observing his every move hiding behind an able father. He could have even ended up breaking

Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 32 33 his favourite toy car. Similarly, we human beings try hard patiently to help us learn that without Him we can do with our own efforts forgetting our Father Almighty. He is nothing. Humanity in Calamity vigilant over our efforts and His unfailing love, shoulders hands at situations of crisis and dived together in rescue ‘COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD; TRUST IN HIM, he monsoon of 2018 proved disastrous for Kerala, our desperate failure and bitterness. When we commit AND HE WILL ACT.’ - PSALMS 37:5 (NKJV) Tbringing in excess amount of rain, submerging the operations. At such severe times, many organisations ourselves in His hands, Jesus lifts us and helps us reach entire state in the flood. Like every other year, Keralites came forward providing help to the public. “Modern our goal which otherwise would have been shattered. D. Dhaya Pauline welcomed the rain with love, least expecting that their Breads”, a bread manufacturing company in Kerala God is neither deaf nor blind to our situations. He waits I BA Psychology & Sociology houses and loved ones are going to be washed away in offered free breads to the needy during floods. Owners that same rain. of medical stores also gave away free medicines to relief camps and offered their help. Reports state that Kerala has received over 250 Wish the Days Lasts Longer percent more rain than normal between August 8 and Army personnels have been working day and night August 15. Landslides and flood waters taking away years airlifting thousands marooned in flood hit regions. The The days we twirled in the college When the Captain says, “You cannot marry someone of hard work was a pathetic sight to behold. The excess Kerala Police, Disaster Management team, Politicians, Both the shift with a boost of energy and a beautiful when you are in love with someone else”. rainfall led to a situation where the State had no choice Relief Volunteers, all were really quick in decision making smile.. The spark in the Captain’s eyes gave us goosebumps, other than opening 35 overflowing dams out of 54. The & acting accordingly. The local news channels made a When we struggle to pass half the day at regular days, When this scene kept flashing from the memories…. Kerala State Disaster Management Authority placed Red 24×7 coverage of live news on Kerala floods. Neighbouring Wish the days last longer…. Wish the days last longer… Alert on all 14 districts of the State. Reportedly, over 483 states offered helping hands donating tonnes of essential The tears we shed, When our names and photos flashed on the screen, people died and 14 went missing. relief materials. Many foreign aids came to Kerala along The joy we spread, The moment when the audience enjoyed our play with the help from Central Government. People from all The memories we cherish, The thundering applause they gave, Over 3,274 relief camps had been set up all over the over the world contributed to Kerala CM’s Distress Relief The moments we captured, Made us happy to the core. State in schools, colleges, religious places and public Fund including an 8-year-old who donated Rs. 9000 Wish the days last longer… Wish the days last longer… buildings which remained unaffected. The flooding has which she had been saving to buy a bicycle. We miss the chides and cuddles of Betty mam, The time we spent on our Whatsapp group, damaged 10,000 km of roads, washed away bridges and We miss the tea and snacks, The backstage atrocities, destroyed several buildings. The Cochin International Google contributed its help to Kerala by updating it’s We miss the kpop talks, Musicallys and Tik-Toks…. The mischievous Captain and Kurt who kept playing with Airport, following runway flooding, shut down their map features giving it’s users an information on the relief Wish the days last longer… girls… operations, resulting in the blocking of travel by means material collection points. Google also launched a person The place where we met, got introduced and became Only the rose knows the number of hands it was passed. of roadway, railway & airways. Electricity shut-down finder which could help people find a person awho will inseparable, Wish the days last longer… and forceful stopping of water pumps due to cleanliness rescue them. The Kochi Metro which briefly closed on The halls of JX, GJ and PRB, The prayers we made to God gave us hope, issues only added up to the troubles. August 16, started its service to aid those affected by The entire rehersal-week we spent floods for free. A Pastor, Kuruvila K. Samuel donated his The gala time we had in the back stage, offstage and Even in all these difficulties, people of Kerala never Out of all our problems. land for people to bury the dead which turned out to be onstage, gave up. They chose to fight for their lives. Hardships That week our soul rejoiced… of great help for people living in areas near Adoor. Wish those days lasts longer… only made them stronger than ever. Humanity rose up as Wish the days last longer… That voice of the singers, a ray of hope amidst the dark hours. Every single person The 2018 Kerala floods helped revive humanity in We are now caught up in the memories of the past Which melted our hearts,Still resounds within us… did whatever little or big help they could and made sure the hearts of people throwing away the differences of week. Our lips keep murmuring the songs of the Sound of no life was left behind. The diligent rescue work of the religion, caste, community and socio-economic status. When the thought strikes that Music, Fishermen of Kerala if not mentioned will be a grave The unity has only strengthened better than before. These are not going to be a part of our day anymore, When you look at a dog and is reminded of “When the mistake. Each one of those generous-hearted, brave Thusfocussing on the positive side of the aftermath of Makes us feel down, dog bites…” men jumped into quick action least bothering about his the floods, let us rise with the hope to find humanity The image of us in class strikes our spirits down, When you feel sad and start simply remembering your own life. around us. Let this disaster that befell upon ‘God’s Own The books come before us laughing a devil’s laugh. favourite things, Country’help everyone understand that humanity must Wish those days last longer… Simple yet generous acts of normal human beings like When the words keep resounding in our minds, be valued over any race, religion or community; because But don’t worry girls, us raised them to a level of superheroes in the hearts When we keep repeating the songs. at the end of the day we are all human beings. Wish the days last longer… Though we are going to be physically present in our of Keralites. The whole of Kerala irrespective of rich, classes, poor, celebrity, ordinary men, politician, hindu, muslim, Those pictures which made us awe at the moon, S. Gayathri beggar, policemen, youngsters, old people, joined Which made us fly through the sky, I know for sure that all our souls will meet in JX, III B.A. English (Aided) Those poses we posed, And keep having the same fun everyday…. The lights which followed us when we walked… Girls! don’t forget this…”be at JX sharp at 8.” Sources of Reference https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rain-lets-up-in-kerala-thousands-still-feared-trapped-10-facts-1902918 Wish those days last longer… Soundaryaa. T.V The iconic scene….. III BA English (SF) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Kerala_floods https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-floods-pastor-donates-land-for-people-to-bury-their-dead-5314190/ Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 34 35

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‘AkR Sôs’ ¨û]Ü Hindi Vatika ehl;L eyg;gzp jpl;l Ch;tyk;> “epyj;ijf; fhg;Nghk;> cyiff; fhg;Nghk;”> “nefpopiaj; jtph;g;Nghk;”> “epyj;jpy; Fg;igiaf; nfhl;lhjPh;” tpjtpjkha; nghpa nghpa fhfpjq;fspy; vOjg;gl;bUe;j thrfq;fis cuf;ff; $wpagb khztpfs; nrd;W nfhz;bUe;jdh;. me;j khztpah; $l;lj;jpDs; xUj;jpahfr; nrd;W nfhz;bUe;j nry;tpf;F> vjpNu ,sePiuj; js;Stz;bapy; itj;J tpw;Wf;nfhz;bUe;j ngz;izf; fz;lJk;> मेरे भारत के वीर rl;nld ‘me;j ehs;’ epidtpy; NkhjpaJ. filf;Ff; fpsk;gpf;nfhz;bUe;jhs;. ,e;j Ch;tyj;jpw;fhd fhfpjq;fSk; vOJNfhy;fSk; thq;f> fpsk;Gifapy;> “,e;jh> Nghwg;g ,ijf; Fg;igj;njhl;bapy; Nghl;Ll;Lg; मेरे दे� क� सीमा�� पर दे� क� र�ा करनेवा�े फ�जी मेरे भारत के वीर ह�� �े वह फ�जी ह� जो Ngh” vd;W xU nefpopg;igapy; epug;gg;gl;bUe;j Fg;igia mk;kh ifapy; nfhLj;jhs;. “mk;kh> Fg;igj;njhl;b filiaj; jhz;b ,Uf;F. Fg;igNahl filf;Fg; Nghf KbahJk;kh> filapy thq;fpd nghUisj; J}f;fpl;L िदन-रात हमार� सीमा�� म� �बन �के , �बन �के हमार� सुर�ा हेतु काम करते ह�� रोज सीमा�� म� ��ु Fg;igj;njhl;bf;Fk; NghfKbahJ. Nghq;fk;kh” vdr; rpZq;fpdhs; nry;tp. “Vz;b> gj;jb J}uk; ,Uf;Fkh? क� गो���� का सामना कर दे� के खा�तर ब��दान करते ह�� �े हमारे दे� के �मर जवान ह�� �न Nghl;Ll;Lg; Ngha;thq;Nfd; Ngh” mk;kh mjl;bdhs;. , , Kfj;ijj; J}f;fp itj;Jf; nfhz;L> Fg;igiaAk; J}f;fpf; nfhz;L ntspapy; te;jhs;. filiaj; फ�जी�� क� माँ �नसे भी ताकतवर होती ह� ����क �ह जानते हु� भी �नके बे�े वापस नह�� ���गे jhz;br; nrd;W Nghlr; Nrhk;gyhf ,Ue;jJ. ifapy; ,Ue;j igiaj; njhpahky; jtwtpLtJ Nghy topapy; �फर भी ���� के सा� ��तजार करती रहती ह�� �नमाता�� के मन म� �ह कामना रहती ह� �क �नके बे�े eOttpl;Ltpl;L filf;Fr; nrd;whs;. nghUl;fis thq;fpf; nfhz;bUf;ifapy; xU ngz; te;jhh;. mq;F ,sePh; tpw;Wf; nfhz;bUe;jth;> vspikahd Njhw;wj;Jld; fiye;j jiyaha; mOf;Nfwpa Kfj;Jld; द�मन�ु से ��ते हु� जीत हा�स� कर�� �से वीर प��ु क� माता�ँ �ज भारत को ज�रत ह�, जो हर “ghg;gh> vijNah fPotpl;Ll;lk;kh> ,e;jh” vd mts; Nghl;l Fg;igia ePl;bdhh;. ,dk;Ghpahj mt];ijapy; rpf;fpaJ Nghy czh;e;j nry;tp> “,y;iy> mJ Fg;ig” vd;whs; nkd;W tpOq;fpagb. “Fg;igah> Fg;igd;dh भारतवासी का �सर �ँ�ा करती ह�� Fg;igj;njhl;bapy Nghl Ntz;baJ jhNd” rypj;jgb nrd;W mijf; Fg;igj;njhl;bapy; Nghl;lth; jd; फ�जी �र �नक� माता�ँ ह� मेर� �ेर�ा ह� जो �पने साहस �र ���� से मु�े �े�रत करते ह�� ,lj;jpw;Fr; nrd;W tpw;gidia kPz;Lk; njhluyhdhh;. ,sePh; tz;biaf; fz;lJk; me;jehs; epidT ,e;jehspy; nry;tpf;F te;jJ. thq;fp te;j fhfpjq;fspy; tz;z tz;zkha; vOjpapUe;j thrfq;fs; जब कभी �न वीर� के �ह�द होने का खबर �ती ह� मेर� �ँखे भर �ती ह�� मेरे मन म� �ह ���ा neQ;rpy; neUQ;rpaha;f; Fj;jpd. जा�त होती ह� �क म� भी �क िदन दे� के ��� �क फ�जी बन कर ��प�त क�ँ � �ज क� पी�� फ�ज म� nrh.Ne. mwpTkjp 16TAM007 जाने को त�पर ह�� पर�तु ��ह� वीर माता�� क� ज�रत ह�� ��ो ब�� �र भारत क� ग�रव का र�ा कर�� ज� िह�द� ùTìªRm ªdL Sm úTWô£¬VoLs... CVtûLûV A¯dLô¾o !!!! Hema Malini. V I B.A. English mjpfhiy ehd;F kzpf;nfy;yhk; vOe;J Xahky; kio nga;J ******* kidtpahha;> kUkfsha;> jhaha; xUgf;fk; mopf;fpwJ. midj;J NtiyfisAk; Kbj;J tpl;L Ngahff; fhw;W te;J fy;Y}hpf;F te;J> Mrphpauha; Nguopitj; jUfpwJ. khztpaha;> md;idaha; पार�पा�रक खे�� का मह�व fy;tpg;gzpAk; Mw;wp vjph;ghuhj jP te;J भारत �क �सा दे� ह� जो �पनी पर�परा �र स��कृ �त के ��� �व�व म� ��स� ह�� �स दे� म� fiyg;gzpAk; Mw;wp vz;zw;w mopit Vw;gLj;JfpwJ. fisg;gilahJ gzpGhpAk; ek; ,tw;iwg; ghh;j;Jk; khdplNu बहुत सारे परानेु �र पार�पा�रक खे� ह� ज�से कब��ी, गु��� ���ा, प��ागु��, खो-खो, काँ� क� गो�� ngUkpjk; kpf;f Mrphpah;fis Vd; ,aw;ifia mopf;fpd;wPh;??? का खे� �िद� पर�तु �ब �व���ो गेम, मोबा�� गेम �ने के बाद ब��े हमारे पार�पा�रक खे�� को cs;sd;NghL tzq;FNthk;. -MfNt f. uhK> - 17EPGT007 kuk; mopf;Fk; khdplNu! भू� रहे ह�� �हार द�वार� के ��दर ब��कर खे�ना माता �पता भी पस�द करते ह�� ब��� क� त�ग से kuk; tsh;f;f thUq;fs; फु रसत पाने के ��� खदु माता-�पता �र बजु ुग� �नके हा� म� मोबा�� �मा देते ह�� �सके पी�े जो AûXTôÙm U]m; epyk; fhf;Fk; kuj;ijnay;yhk; eph;%yk; Mf;fp tpl;lhy; हा�न�ाँ ह� �से जानेत हु� भी �ोग �न����त रहते ह�� पार�पा�रक खे�� कामह�व को �ोग भू� रहे ह�� cs;sk; vd;Dk; CQ;ry; mjpy; kdk; MLjlh! epr;rakha; ,aw;if md;id �स��� ��� हम सब �क सा� होकर �न खे�� को �ु�त होने से ब�ा�ँ �र �न खे�� पर ब��� म� vd;dNkh MLjlh! epk;kjpia ,oe;J epw;ghs;! ��ह प�दा करे� ek; vz;zNk MLjlh! -MfNt Jinnia Golda. J epiyapy;yh miy NghNy II English (SF) kdpjd; kdk; miyghAk; kuk; mopf;Fk; khdplNu! ******** fly;NghNy Mokhd kdf;flNy kuk; tsh;f;f thUq;fs; eP mikjp nfhs;tha;! eP mikjp nfhs;tha;! Kidth;. [h. [_yp gpujpgh nu. ghG> tpyq;fpay; Jiw> E}yf cjtpahsh; cjtpg;Nguhrphpah;> jkpo;j;Jiw Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 40 41

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Dynamic Departments giwg;gapw;rp sponsor who instituted the endowment lecture gave the introductory remarks. Dr. D. E. Benet, Associate jkpo;j;Jiw Mrphpah;fSk;> khzth;fSk; ,ize;J Professor of English, National College, Trichy delivered ehs; ez;gfy; 11.00 kzpastpy; njhlq;fpaJ. gjpide;J ehl;fs; giwgapw;rpg; ngw;wdh;. Mrphpah; DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL the endowment lecture on the significance of Linguistics. ,j;njhlh; nrhw;nghoptpw;F n[aghujp @ kD\p jpUkpF ghy; ghz;b kw;Wk; Vw;ghLnra;j jpUkpF [p.A. Nghg; kw;Wk; Kidth; ,uhzp [hd;rpgha; mth;fs; ‘ngz;zpak; rpy Ghpjy;fs;’ vd;w jiyg;gpy; rj;jpakhzpf;fk; MfpNahh; khzth;fSf;Fr; rpwg;ghd The Post graduate students and the faculty members were greatly benefitted. mwf;fl;lisj; njhlh; nrhw;nghopT rPhpanjhU rpwg;Giuahw;wpdhh;. ,jd;;topg; ngz;zpak; Kiwapy; gapw;rpapidf; fw;Wf; nfhLj;jdh;. gw;wpa gy Ghpjy;fis mwpa Kbe;jJ. Arcadia 2018 was conducted by the Department of 2018 – 2019 fy;tpahz;by; Nlhf; ngUkhl;b jkpo;j;Jiwapd; Mjpik Nth; ehlfk; English, Lady Doak College on 20th September 2018. The fy;Y}hpapd; jkpo;j;Jiwapy; gy;NtW gapyuq;fq;fSk;> khzth;fSf;fhd gapw;rpg;gl;liw rq;fj;jkpo; mq;fnky;yhk; kzf;Fk; khkJiuapy; theme of this year was ‘Fourth World Literature.’ The rpwg;G mkh;TfSk; eilngw;wd. 2018 Mf];L jkpo;j;Jiw khztpaUf;fhf 05.10.2018 md;W 1948,y; ngz;fSf;fhfj; njhlq;fg;gl;l Kjy; 16Mk; ehs; eilngw;w Kidth; [p.A. Nghg; keynote speaker of the day was Dr. K. Ganesh, Associate Vw;ghL nra;ag;gl;bUe;j gapw;rpg; gl;liwapd; Kjy; fy;Y}hp vkJ Nlhf; ngUkhl;b fy;Y}hp. ngz;fSf;F Professor and Head of the Department of English, Madras kw;Wk; Kidth; ,uhzp [hd;rpgha; mwf;fl;lisj; mkh;tpy; rpwg;G tpUe;jpduhf vOj;jhsh; cah;jpU vl;lhf; fdpahf ,Ue;j Vl;Lf; fy;tpia> fl;lhakha; njhlh; nrhw;nghoptpy; rpwg;G tpUe;jpduhf ghj;jpkh Christian College, Chennai. He enlightened the audience jpaNlhh; gh];fud; mth;fs; fye;J nfhz;L toq;fpNa jPuNtz;Lk; vd;fpw xw;iwf; nfhs;ifia about the significance of Fourth World Literature in fy;Y}hpapd; jkpo;j;Jiwj;jiyth; Kidth; M. ghg;gp gapw;rpg;gl;liwiar; rpwg;gpj;jhh;. fUj;juq;fk; ,U cah;j;jpg; gpbj;Jf;nfhz;L> Xuhapuk; fdTfNshL fkyhgha; mth;fs; “tPukhKdpthpd; tho;Tk; gzpAk;” modern literature. He is a person who is interested in mkh;thf eilngw;wJ. Kjy; mkh;tpy; “Rw;Wr;#oYk;> XahJ cioj;j Nfl;b tpy;fhf;]; mk;ikahh; vd;w Language and Literature, theatre, drama and films. The vd;Dk; jiyg;gpy; rpwg;Giu toq;fpdhh;. xw;iwg; ngz;kzpapd; xU tpijg; Gul;rpjhd; Nlhf; jkpo;nkhop gad;ghLk;” vDk; nghUz;ikapYk; inaugural address was followed by literary events such ,uz;lhk; mkh;tpy; vJ ey;y rpdpkh vDk; ngUkhl;b fy;Y}hp me;jg;Gul;rp tpij> Mo Nt&d;wp> Mrphpah; gapw;rpg;gl;liw “ ’ as Literary Quiz, Verse Writing, Essay Writing, Pencil nghUz;ikapYk; rpwg;Giuahw;wpdhh;. mfy tphpe;J mfz;l tpUl;rkha;> ghnuq;Fk; Sketching, Skit and Arcadia News Bulletin. The students jkpo;j;Jiwg; Nguhrphpah;fSf;fhd gapw;rpg;gl;liw glh;e;jpUf;fpwJ. tpOJfs; midj;Jk;> Mjpikapd; enthusiastically participated in the events and displayed 12.09.2018 md;W ,iza(j;) jkpo; vd;w jiyg;gpy; jkpoh; Nghw;Wk; nghq;fy; tpoh Ntiuj; Njba gazj;jpd; gadhf> Nlhf; ngUkhl;b their talents in creative ways. The Runner Up shield was eilngw;wJ. ,g;gapw;rpg;gl;liwapd; Kjy; mkh;tpw;F jkpo;j;Jiwg; Nguhrphpah;fSk; khzth;fSk; fy;Y}hpapd; jkpo; cauha;T eLtkhdJ. ‘Nfl;b won by The American College (Madurai) and the Overall kJiu fhkuhrh; gy;fiyf;fofj;jpd; fy;tp gy;Y}lf 11.01.2019 md;W ,ize;J nghq;fy; tpoh nfhz;lhbdh;. tpy;fhf;]; mk;ik’ vd;Dk; cahpa MSikia shield was won by Bishop Heber College (Trichy). Ma;T ikaj;jpd; (EMMRC) jahhpg;ghsh;fs; jpUkpF mjpy; gpwJiwg; Nguhrphpah;fs;> fy;Y}hp Jiz Nkil ehlfj;jpd;topf; fhl;rpg;gLj;Jk; gzpiaj; uhk; fPh;;j;jp mth;fSk; jpUkpF Kg;ghy; mth;fSk; Kjy;th;> fy;Y}hp nghUshsh;> Njh;thizah;fs; jkpo;j;Jiw Kd;ndLj;Jj; jkpo;j;Jiw khztpaiuf; The Annual College Play, “The Sound of Music” ,izatopf; fy;tpr;Nritiag; (Online course – kw;Wk; Mrphpauy;yhj Copah;fSk; fye;J nfhz;ldh;. nfhz;L 13.02.2019 kw;Wk; 14.02.2019 Mfpa ,Uehl;fs; brought its audience to their feet in standing ovation for Mooc’s, Swayam) gad;gLj;jp cUthf;Fk; Kiwapidg; ,jpy; cwp mbj;jy;> Nfhyhl;lk;> Fk;kpahl;lk;> giw ,dpNj epfo;j;jpaJ. every performance; and there were two performances Nguhrphpah;fSf;F kpd;jpwg;Gs;spapd; thapyhff; mbj;jy;> FWk;gh;; eldk; Kjypa fiyepfo;r;rpfs; jkpo;tdk; per day. Miss. Ancy Christina of I M.A. English literally fw;Wf;nfhLj;jdh;. ,uz;lhk; mkh;tpy; ‘,iza eilngw;wd. ntspehl;bdh; Kg;gjpw;Fk; Nkw;gl;Nlhh; lived the role of Maria, the heroine, with her power- ,jo;fs; cUthf;fk;’ vd;Dk; nghUz;ikapy;> rptfhrp> te;J rpwg;gpj;jdh;. ntspehl;bdUk; khzth;fNshL jkpo;j;Jiwapd; jkpo;tdk; 01.03.2019 md;W packed performance. Miss. Angel Ratchanya of III B.A. ma;aehlhh; [hdfpak;khs; fy;Y}hpapd; jkpo;j;Jiw khzth;fshf ,ize;J eldk; MbAk;> giw eilngw;wJ. njhlf;f tpohtpidf; fy;Y}hpapd; Psychology and Sociology, aced the role of Captain Von cjtpg;Nguhrphpah; Kidth; e. mUs;nkhop mth;fs; mbj;Jk; kfpo;e;jdh;. Kjy;th; Kidth; fpwp];bahdh rpq; mth;fs; Trapp with admirable ease and élan. The seven Von GJikahd rpwe;j gynra;jpfis toq;fpdhh;. jkpo; kzk; gug;gp tUk; jkpo; cauha;T eLtj;jpd; gd;dhl;Lf; fUj;juq;fk; Trapp children had the audience enthralled with their jkpo;j;Jiwg; Nguhrphpah;fSf;fhf 04.02.2019 Kj;jha;g;G epfo;thd ‘jkpo;tdk;’ ,dpNj eilngw antics. Miss. Lalitha Sivakama Sundari T of I B.A. English – 05.2.2019 Mfpa ,uz;Lehl;fs; ‘kjpg;gPl;L gd;dhl;Lf; fUj;juq;fk; 7.02.2019 md;W tho;j;Jiu toq;fpdhh;. njhlf;ftpohtpy; rhfpj;jpa and Miss. Agnes of III B.COM Commerce played their Kiwapy; Gjpa mZFKiw’ vd;Dk; jiyg;gpy; fhiy 9.30 kzpastpy; ,iwtzf;fj;Jld; mfhnjkp tpUJngw;w vOj;jhsh; jpUkpF kyh;tjp respective roles as Baroness and Uncle Max to perfection. gapw;rpg;gl;liw eilngw;wJ. kJiu> mUs;kpF njhlq;fg;gl;lJ. kNyrpa RYj;jhd; ,JhPR fy;tpapay; rpwg;Giuahw;wpdhh;. fy;Y}hpapd; midj;Jj;Jiw This Play will go down the annals of history in Lady Doak kPdhl;rp murpdh; kfsph; fiyf;fy;Y}hpapd; jkpo;j;Jiw gy;fiyf;fofj; jkpo;j;Jiwj; jiytH> nkhop khztpaUf;FkpilNa ‘md;dKk; vz;zKk;’> College as the first of its kind to have made use of the ,izg;Nguhrphpah; Kidth; eh. fhe;jpkjp mth;fs; kw;Wk; jfty;;njhlHGj;Jiwiar; NrHe;j KidtH ‘mw;iwj; jpq;fs;’> ‘nksdk; NgrpaNj’> ‘jpwNdhL LED Wall in instead of physical stage settings. The Play fUj;Jiu ey;fpdhh;. ,uz;lhk;ehs; gapw;rpf;Fj; kNdhd;kzpNjtp mtHfs; ‘,yf;fzj;jpd; mtrpaKk; tpisahL’> ‘Neh;glg;NgR’> ‘xUNrhw;Wg;gjk;’> Nghd;w was directed by Dr. Beatrice Anne D’Couto, Head of the jkpo;j;Jiw cjtpg;Nguhrphpah; Kidth; Nj.Nuhrp fw;gpf;Fk; Gjpa mZFKiwfSk;’ vd;Dk; jiyg;gpy;; gy;NtW jiyg;Gfspy; Nghl;bfs; eilngw;wd. Department of English. mthfs; tuNtw;Giu ey;f> jpUr;rpuhg;gs;sp> nghpahh; fUj;juq;fpd; ikaf;fUj;Jiuia toq;fpdhh;. Kjy; epiwTtpohtpy; jpiug;gl ,af;Feh; jpU. ghyh[p <.Nt.uh murpdh; fiyf;fy;Y}hpapd; ,izg;Nguhrpah; kw;Wk; ,uz;lhk; mkHtpy; 28 fl;LiuahsHfs; rf;jpNty; rpwg;Giuahw;wpdhh;. jkpo;tdg; Nghl;bfspy; The Postgraduate and Research Department of Kidth; fhrp khhpag;gd; mth;fs; kjpg;gPl;L Kiwapy; fl;Liu thrpj;jdH. mjd; njhlHr;rpahf epiwT ghpR ngw;w khztpaUf;Fk; jkpo;j;Jiwapy; English, Lady Doak College, conducted a seminar titled th Gjpa mZFKiwfs; Fwpj;J rpwg;ghd fUj;Jiu tpoh njhlq;fpaJ. epiwT tpohtpy;; jkpo; giwg;gapw;rp ngw;w khztpaUf;Fk; ghpRfs; “Trauma Narratives” on 27 February 2019. The program toq;fpdhh;. %jwpQH> KJKidtH ,uh.,sq;FkudhH mtHfs; toq;fg;gl;ld. started with a prayer by Ms. Nissi Karunya, Assistant rpwg;Giu epfo;j;jpdhH. epiwT tpohtpy; kNyrpag;; Professor of the English Department. Dr. Premila Paul, jpUkjp ,uh[k;khs; nry;tehafk; gy;fiyf;fofj;jpd; KJepiy tphpTiuQH KidtH DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH the Associate Director of SCILET, The American College, mwf;fl;lisj; njhlh; nrhw;nghopT kyHtpop rpd;idah mtHfs; ikaf;fUj;Jiu was the chief-guest of the day. Students from colleges rof. Jane Mangalam Endowment Lecture was toq;fpdhH. in and around Madurai participated in the seminar. jpUkjp ,uh[k;khs; nry;tehafk; mwf;fl;lisj; conducted on 31st August 2018 at Multimedia P The seminar was a sheer literary treat, a searing look at njhlh; nrhw;nghopT 2018 nrg;lk;gh;; jpq;fs; 17Mk; Theatre – II. Prof. Sargunam Stephen, the benevolent

Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 44 45 trauma literature as a life-affirming exercise and art as Hindi club was inaugurated on 25th July 2018 by Mr. Kamaraj University delivered the inaugural address street Theatre. Internal resource person Ms. G. Anandhi having the potency to counter trauma. Shaktivir Singh, Official Language Officer, Bank of Baroda on ‘Social Condition of the Tamils as Gleaned from the created a passion on Art Therapy. Regional Office, Madurai. Hindi Day was celebrated on Nayak Art.’ A special lecture on Swayam online course The PG & Research Department of English, Lady Doak A Certificate course on Learning Disability was 11th September 2018 and various inter-departmental was given by Ms. Dalia Ignatius, Assistant Professor, College organised a National Conference on ‘Modern offered to interested UG and PG Students for fifteen competitions were organized by the Hindi club and Department of Economics, Lady Doak College on Literary Theories’ on 6 & 7 March 2019. Dr Beatrice days in collaboration with an organization Kids Learning prizes were distributed to the winners by the Chief Guest 30th July 2018. An Endowment Lecture on ‘Women Anne D’Couto, Head of the Department of English Centre, Chennai. The Elizabeth George Endowment of the day Smt. Shynaz Heera, Assistant Director, Official Leadership in the Contemporary World, Learning from th welcomed the gathering at the inauguration, and Dr Lecture Series 2018 was held on October 25 2018 and Language, BSNL Office, Madurai. The Department the Past, Envisioning the Future’ was delivered by Prof. Christianna Singh gave the introductory remarks. Dr T. Dr. Lourdunathan, Indian Social institute Bangalore spoke organized State Level Inter-Collegiate Meet Pragati-19 Dr. Purnima M. Bhatt, (Rtd Professor, Hood University J. Abraham, Associate Professor, Department of English on Sociology of Science. on 11th February 2019 and 60 students from various USA) on 27th November 2018. She also conducted Studies, Central University of Tamil Nadu delivered a districts of Tamil Nadu participated in it. The department training programmes for faculty and the PG students. Sophis Club was also quite active in conducting series of lecture on ‘Postcolonialism’ in the first forenoon session, has thus engaged in various activities to take the learning A guest lecture was organized by the department on 6th guest lectures, activity based learning and competitions. followed by Dr B. Hariharan, Director, UGC Area Study process beyond the walls of the classroom. December 2018 and Dr. Valliammal, Associate Professor The students participated in various International, Centre for Canadian Studies, University of Kerala who (Retd.), Department of History spoke on the topic National and Regional seminars and conferences on talked on ‘Postmodernism Now.’. The afternoon session DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH entitled on ‘Experience of Travelling to a Historical Site’. themes like Human rights, Contemporary ethical issues, had Dr Mary Magdalene Abraham, Associate Professor, Nurturing environment for children, Corporate Social Coordinator of English (Self-financed), Fatima College es Jeunes Tricolores – The French Club provides A seminar on ‘Marine Archaeology’ was organized by Responsibility, Counselling, Women and girl child safety who delivered a lecture on ‘Feminism.’ La platform for the students to showcase their the department and Dr. V. Vedachalam, Senior Epigraphist and Caring for creation. As a part of the collaboration talents. Comprising of Part-I French students of both (Retd.), Tamil Nadu Department of Archaeology and The day two of the conference had three sessions with the School of Social Work, Renison University the Aided and Self-Financed stream, the club has taken delivered by three academicians and erudite scholars – Dr. V. Selvakumar, Associate Professor, Department College, Canada, in June 2018, 4 MSW students spent immense efforts to hone the linguistic and creative skills Dr Joseph Dorairaj, Professor, Dean of School of English of Maritime History and Marine Archaeology, Tamil four week in Canada in a Summer Programme and were of the students. We look back at the various activities of & Foreign Languages, Gandhigram Rural Institute on University, Thanjavur were the resource persons. A exposed to the curriculum and field work components the academic year 2018-2019, with a sense of fulfilment. ‘Deconstruction,’ Dr K. Ganesh, Associate Professor, Lecture on Career Guidance for outgoing students was of Canadian social work education. In March 2019, The Club was inaugurated on 20th July 2019 at J.X. Miller Head of the Department of English, Madras Christian given by Mr. C.V. Shankar, Superintendent, Appeals Unit of Dr. Colleen McMillan, Associate Professor at Renison by Mrs. Daphne Joseph, Former Professor of French, Lady College on ‘Eco Criticism,’ and Dr Dominic Savio, GST Appeals, Central Excise, Madurai and Mr. Vikas Gaur, conducted a module training session on transgender Doak College. Her address enthused the students, as she Retired Associate Professor, Department of English, The Inspector of Vigilance Section, Central Excise, Madurai health and social work for the students. shared her experiences underscoring the invaluable use American College on ‘New Historicism.’ The conference on 7th March 2019. Both of them motivated the students of learning a Foreign language. A Certificate Course has In March 2019, in collaboration with UNICEF also offered a platform for scholars and professors to on how to prepare for the exams for Staff Selection been initiated by the department to both faculty and and Thozhamai, the MSW programme organized present their research papers. The two-day conference Commission (SSC) and Union Public Service Commission students who are interested in learning a new language Negizhchi ’19, a one day cultural fest and awareness provided an opportunity to students, research scholars, (UPSC). An inter-collegiate competition on ‘Heritage programme on the theme ‘Youth and Online safety.’ th th and professors to deliberate on literary theories The French Club organized competitions for both I 2018’ was organized on 24 and 25 August 2018. The In Vellichanatham village, through the year, the MSW th through lectures and paper presentations. Students and and II year Part-I French students of our college. Various department published a journal on 20 December 2018. students engaged themselves with the community on academicians from colleges around the country were competitions were conducted to motivate the students History Day was celebrated on 28th January 2019. The various awareness programmes and also engaged in a benefitted from the discourses. in bringing out their linguistic and creative skills. The avid International Conference on Archaeology, History and Participatory Rural Appraisal process. participation of the students in the year-long activities of Heritage 2019 was conducted on 14th and 15th March DEPARTMENT OF HINDI the Club was duly crowned in the Club Valedictory which 2019. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS was held on 18th March 2019. Mrs. Sarpia Rani, Assistant he Department of Hindi moulds the students Professor of French, Fatima College was the chief guest. he Department of Economics organized a faculty as per the need of the nation. It offers Part I - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES T She delivered the valedictory address and distributed the Ttraining programme on ‘Application of Time Language and Non-Major Elective courses to the UG th th prizes and certificates to all the winners and participants. he Department of Social Sciences had an Series’ on 18 forenoon and 19 January 2019. Dr. students. It inspires the students to aspire higher studies The journey of the department and the Club Les Jeunes Tenriching academic year 2018-19 organizing Vijaya Mohanan Pillai N, Associate Professor, Centre in Hindi. The Department prepares the students to Tricolores continues with plans for an extravaganza in different programs throughout the year. There were for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram was the understand the various aspects of Hindi literature and the coming year. excellent socially relevant guest lectures on suicide resource person. The Department also organized a faculty to impart knowledge about Indian culture and people. prevention, State Surveillance & Aadhar and personality training programme on ‘ICT Tools for Teaching’ on 8th During the academic year 2018-19, Dr.Khandare Chandu, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY development delivered by renowned speakers. There February 2019 and the trainers were Dr. S. Uma and Ms. Assistant Professor in Hindi, Gandhigram Rural Institute, was an intercollegiate meet Aspira 18 organized with film Ramya Rachel, Assistant Professors, Lady Doak College, th Deemed University, Dindigul delivered a guest lecture on he Phoenix Club was inaugurated on 24 July director Mr. Ameer as the chief guest. The Department Madurai. The department organized a two day workshop ‘Nirgun Bhakti Sahitya’ on 20th July 2018 for the II UG T2018 and Dr.A.Mahalingam, Assistant Professor also conducted workshops and training on Social on capacity building for teachers on ‘Contemporary Part I Hindi students. and Head, Department of Medieval History, Madurai Defense, Art Therapy, documentary film making and Economic Thought’ on 15th and 16th February 2019. Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 46 47

Dr. L. Venkatachalam, RBI Chair, Professor, Madras conducted throughout Tamilnadu. The Department Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics theme ‘Periodic Fiesta.’ Dr. RajapandianVaratharaj, Institute of Development Studies, Chennai was the offers CA Foundation, CPT and ACS (Foundation and Engineering, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai DST-INSPIRE Faculty at the Department of Chemistry, resource person. Executive) classes. delivered a lecture on ‘Energy Conservation.’ The Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and The Department of Economics organized a guest lecture A symposium on ‘Convergence of Industry & department is entering its fortieth year and our Ruby Science, Coimbatore delivered the inaugural address. Jubilee year celebration started with the Thanksgiving on ‘Economic Valuation of Environmental Resources’ on Academia’ was organized by the Department of The department organized a training programme on th th rd service on 10 January 2019 at Wilcox Chapel and 19 December 2018 for III B.A. Economics (EM & TM) & Commerce on 23 October 2018. A Pattimandram ‘The Interpretation of Electrochemical Impedance and Prof.Kee-Sul Nahm, Emeritus Professor of Chemical M.A. Economics students with Dr. L. Venkatachalam, RBI by Prof. Solomon Pappiah and group entitled ‘Nithi TEM data’ on 24.01.2019. Dr. A.K. Nanda Kumar, Assistant Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Republic of Chair Professor, Madras Institute of Development Studies, Nirvagaththil Thernthavargal Angale!! Pengale!!’ was Professor (Sr. Gr) in Physics, Amrita School of Engineering, th Korea delivered a special guest lecture. Two non-teaching Chennai as the resource person. Dr. Vijaya Mohanan organized on 19 Dec. 2018. Regional Level Seminar on Coimbatore delivered a talk on ‘Observations at the staff and 4 faculty members visited Velichanatham, our Pillai N delivered a guest lecture on ‘Linear Regression ‘Catalytic Commerce Curriculum: Changing Dimensions Atomic Scale: Insights into Materials with the TEM and th satellite campus on 28.08.2018 to demonstrate candle Model’ was organized on18 January 2019 to the III B.A. and Future Directions’ was organized on 22.02.2019. Problems and Data Interpretation.’ Dr. V. Ganesh, making using solar concentrator. Self-help groups were Economics (EM & TM) & M.A. Economics students. A A Corporate Meet called as ‘Corporate Conclave’ was Senior Scientist, Central Electrochemical Research the beneficiaries of this extension program. guest lecture on ‘Research Methodology’ was organized conducted at Pondicherry for the B.Com Hons students. Institute (CECRI) Karaikudi, addressed the gathering th on 16 August 2018 for M.A. Economics students with The ICSI Madurai Chapter awarded the department an 12 guest lectures and 2 Faculty development on ‘Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy: Theory Dr. Mumtaj Begum, Controller of Examinations, Lady th appreciation award on 28 March 2019 for encouraging programmes were organized by the department Instrumentation and Analysis.’ A State Level Lecture Doak College as the resource person. Ms. Ramya Rachel students to take up ACS examination and motivating during the year 2018-19. The intercollegiate meet, program on ‘Emerging Novel and Functional Materials’ S., Assistant Professor, Department of Economics shared them to clear the Examinations successfully. Phyxplosion-19 was organized on 27.02.19and Mr. (Prof. Evelyn Rhine Endowment Lecture Series -2019) her experiences in Summer school, V.U. University on Muthukrishnan, Founder, Green Walk delivered the was organized on 22.02.2019. Dr. Uday Maitra, Indian ‘Economics of Urbanisation-Spacial Economics.’ DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS inaugural address and felicitated Mr. C. Sundar, Lab Institute of Science, Bangalore excited the audience The Department of Economics conducted a he main event of the year was the International Assistant, Department of Physics for the publication of by his talk on ‘Bioanalytical Application of Soft Photo survey in collaboration with Oxford Poverty & Human TConference conducted by the Departmentsof his book Thiruvizhakalin Thalainagaram Madurai. 88 – Luminescent Materials’ with live demonstrations. Development Initiative (OPHI) to do a case study of a Mathematics & Computer Science on ‘New Frontiers participants from various colleges attended the meet Dr. Srinivasan Natarajan, Indian Institute of Science, person who is multi-dimensionally poor. Dr. Christianna in Mathematics and Computing’ on 18th &19th February and exhibited their academic talents and The American Bangalore delivered his talk on ‘The Role of Transition Singh, Dr. Mumtaj Begum, Dr. Kamala Robson, Mrs. Janaki 2019. Participants from Singapore, New Delhi, Bangalore, College, Madurai won the overall shield. Elements in the Design of New Inorganic Pigments: Ganapathy, Ms. Dalia Ignatius, Ms. Ananya Kashyap and Kerala and Tamil Nadu participated and presented The Importance of Coordination Geometry’ and Dr. R. Ms. Ramya Rachel along with ten students surveyed the papers. 26 papers were published in Malaya Journal of DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Ramaraj, CSIR Emeritus Scientist, School of Chemistry, villages of Velichanatham and Nagamalai Pudukottai. Matematic as a special issue, 15 papers will be published Madurai Kamaraj Univesity delivered his talk on ‘Novel The case study was sent to the OPHI and was presented he students and faculty members of the in the Journal JETIR and 15 papers will be published in Nanostructured Materials.’ at the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Department of Chemistry have actively the ASPIRE journal of Lady Doak College. T Launch of the Global MPI 2018 at the Scandinavia House. participated in the various events conducted by the DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY The Department of Economics, Lady Doak College The Department organised a training programme department, and also in other programmes organized conducted Oikonomia Day on the theme ‘Inclusive for our faculty on ‘Classical Dynamics.’ Two Seminars by the College as well as by other Colleges. Australian he Department of Botany organized several Growth’ on 3rd October 2018. St. Joseph’s College, Trichy were arranged for the UG students on ‘Applications National Chemistry Quiz (ANCQ -2018) - Royal Australian Tacademic programs such as guest lectures, in- won the overall trophy. of Statistical Tools’ with Dr. B. Senthilkumar, Assistant Chemical Institute (RACI) organized an International house training programs, Awareness program and Professor, E.V.R. College, Trichy, and Dr. M. Kannan Chemistry quiz program on 28.8.2018 in collaboration motivational talks. The Orchid club of Botany Department DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Principal (Retired), Madurai Institute of Social Sciences, with the department of Chemistry, Lady Doak College, was inaugurated by Dr. Sridevi Rajeev, Director & Madurai as resource persons. A Seminar was arranged Madurai, for the students from VII standard to XII Senior Ayurvedic Physician, Member Trustee, N.Rama he Department of Commerce has six efficient for the PG students on ‘Recent Development in standard. The main objective of the programme was Varier Ayurvedic Foundation, Vilachery, Madurai. An streams striving to enable the students to pursue T Mathematics’ by Dr. Uthayakumar, The Gandhigram to “catch them young” – to motivate and to create Intercollegiate Meet Aianthous 2019 was organized by a career in Management, Banking and Accounting. th Rural Institute, Periyar. The intercollegiate meet Maths awareness about higher education in Chemistry among Orchid Club on 11 January 2019. 220 Students from 8 Students are also encouraged to opt for higher education Carnival was conducted on 26th February 2019. Twelve school children. colleges participated and the overall shield was bagged and to take up professional exams. The Curriculum for colleges participated and our students actively involved by the Department of Biotechnology, ANJA College, the students is prepared meticulously to impart them The United Nations (UN) has proclaimed the year themselves and conducted competitions. ANJA College Sivakasi. with multidisciplinary skills. The department has 1000+ 2019 as the International Year of Periodic Table of won the overall shield. students who actively run the Departmental clubs, Chemical Elements as this year coincides with the Training cum Lecture on “Taxonomy & Its Importance” Consumer Club and Commerce Club. The club conducts 150th anniversary of the discovery of Periodic Table by sponsored by UGC – Autonomy Grant was conducted on DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS th various programs and competitions for the students, Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869. As a start of the centenary 4 February 2019. 10 faculty members, 6 non-teaching which has enabled them to be victorious in various ICMs anus club and PG Association inauguration was held celebration, the Amalchem Club of the Department of staff, 6 Post graduate and 42 undergraduate students Jon 16th July 2018. Dr. P.S. Manoharan, Associate Chemistry organized an Intercollegiate Meet on the of Botany Department participated in this training. Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 48 49

Dr. C. Kunhikannan, Scientist-F, Institute of Forest puzzle relevant to the different courses. Another activity conservationist and writer enlightened the gathering in About 108 students from the school benefitted from this Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore delivered a that was suggested was the preparation of a pack of chaste Tamil on ‘Kaatuyirum Naamum.’ programme. On 18th February, 2019, Dr. Mosae, Assistant lecture on plants around us. He helped the students 52 cards for better understanding of various concepts Oikos Club, the academic club of the department, Professor, Karunya University, gave insights about the and faculty to identify the plants of the campus. Dr. relevant to the discipline. organized various programmes for the students like importance of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the D. Stephen, Associate Professor, Dept. of Botany, The quiz, photography competition and movie screening. On field of life sciences. American College, Madurai helped in identification of DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY th wild flora in Kuttupatti, Natham. 19 December 2018, a lecture on e-birding and Pongal The DBT – BIF Centre, Department of Biotechnology, r. Mu. Akshaya, Assistant Professor, Department Bird Count was delivered by Dr. Priyatharsini Rajendran, Lady Doak College organized a ‘Two-Day Workshop A one Day Workshop entitled ‘Preparation and of Biotechnology, Lady Doak College, shared her D Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Lady Doak On Network Biology’ on 27th and 28th February 2019. Processing of Plant specimens for Microtome’ was research experience as an Indian Academy of Science College. th Various eminent professors from different institutes conducted on 25 February 2019 which was Supported fellow, with faculty, research scholars and students of the DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY shared their expertise on integration of computational by UGC. Dr. P. Mehalingam, Associate Professor, Dept. Zoology department through her talk titled, ‘Research in of Botany, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar delivered a biology and human health. Dr.Rhey-Yi Chang, Professor/ Academia - Molecular Structural Biology of Plasmodium he Department of Biotechnology organised special lecture on Microtome techniques. He highlighted Chair Person from National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan falciparum,’ on 20th July 2018.A much-needed lecture on, a plethora of activities including workshops, the various steps involved in Microtomy about fixation, T ‘Deadly Data and Murderous Manuscripts – Challenges gave an exciting lecture on ‘Virology’ to comprehend the dehydration, clearing, infiltration, embedding, block training programmes and guest lectures under the theme Faced by Young Researchers, Especially in Developing basic concepts of virus and its life cycle at the molecular preparation, cutting of serial sections, removal of wax, of Technology and Life Sciences. As a part of academic Countries’ was deliveredby Dr. Reginald Victor, Professor, level. staining and mounting. Practical sessions on sectioning club activity, various incredible lectures were conducted Department of Biology, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos of thin specimens and processing the thin sections of to motivated and enrich both students and faculty. On 3rd BIF centre also organised a workshop on ‘Stem Cell University, Sultanate of Oman, for faculty, research th plant stem by double staining method was conducted in July 2018,the department organized a lecture by Dr. Jazlin Research and Techniques’ on 4 January 2019 and the scholars and students of the Zoology department, on groups. Ebenezer, Professor, Teacher Education division, College students were given hand on training on cell preparation 25th July 2018. A Guest lecture on ‘Aptitude test for Competitive of Education, Wayne State University. She inspired the and live demo was given using Magnetic beads and Non th Exams’ was organized for the faculty and the final year On 20 October 2018, Prof. Whitin Endownment students by an interactive session on the topic ‘Science, magnetic separation. The department also organised a UG and PG students on 19th February 2019. Mr. R. Lecture Series was organized on the theme ‘Wild life Story and the Spirit.’ guest lecture by Dr. Saranya Ganesan, Alumna (batch Balasunder, Director, Balsu Success Academy, Madurai - Past, Present and Future’ for the faculty, research 2003 – 2006) Trainer in Shomu’s Biology and she delivered A guest lecture by Dr. Kalpana Surendranath, Lecturer was the resource person. Ms. S. Sarogomathi of II M.Sc. scholars, students and alumnae of the departments of a lecture on ‘Tips to crack CSIR’ on 25 th January, 2019. and Research Director, University of Westminster, Botany received an amount of Rs.7,500/- under TNSCST Zoology and Biotechnology. The Department of Zoology, DEPARTMENT OF Students Project Scheme 2018 – 2019. UG and PG with a goal of taking science to schools organized a two- London, UK on ‘Editing the Genetic Blue Print of Life’ rd BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION students of Department of Botany participated in various day biology exhibition titled ‘A Walk Though Natural was organized on 3 August 2018. An eye opening forum on the ‘Research Opportunities Abroad’ was delivered inter collegiate competitions and won the overall shield History’ on 21.02.2019 and 22.02.2019. itta Club, the exclusive finance club for the by Prof. N. Sriskandarajah, Emeritus Professor, Dept. at ANJA College, Sivakasi. PG students of the department The inaugural of the Oikos Club was held on 6thJuly third-year UG students was inaugurated on 10th of Urban & Rural Development, Swedish University of V presented a paper entitled “Impact of Community-based 2018. The guest speaker was Mr. Franc Sadrac, Research July 2018. The club focussed on instilling knowledge Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden on 31st August, Learning and Engagement on Plants, Nutrition and Scholar, Wildlife Institute of India. On 16th August 2018, about the field of finance in the young minds of the 2018. The resource person enlightened the students Health” in Sellur, Madurai and in a Regional conference a guest lecture on ‘Captive Elephants’ by Mr. Arumugam, students. The club conducted lectures on various about the research trends in Swedish University and on “The Pedagogy and Challenges in Service Learning” Forest Ranger, was a first-person account of hitherto topics by prominent people like Mr.R.Veeramanikandan conducted by Stella Maris college (Autonomous), also highlighted the students about the production of unknown facts and an interesting session that created - Advocate, Mr.S.Sulthan Alaudheen - Income Tax Chennai. III UG Botany students organised an awareness plants by plant tissue culture methods and the future of awareness about captive elephants. Practitioner and Mr. N.Basheer Ahmed - Social Worker programme as a part of LiFE Frontier Engagement to 40 GMO. On 1st October, 2018, A guest lecture was given by The Wildlife Week was celebrated from October 1st to and Ex-Industrial Trainer. The inauguration of Vrithik beneficiaries of B.B. Kulam on ‘Plants for Life, Health and Dr.Albert Premkumar, Visiting Guest Scientist, Stockholm 5th on the theme,‘Faune.’ As a part of the celebrations, Club was on 11.07.2018 at J.X.Miller Auditorium. Environment’ on 20.02.2019. University, Sweden, who shared among the students on the 1st and 2nd of October, students and faculty of the The Chief Guest Mr. J. Shenbagaraj presided over the all the research opportunities available abroad for the The Department of Botany organized a one-day department visited Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, for function. On 5th October 2018, the Department of students of biotechnology. program on “Preparation and Validation of Questions” a feel of ‘a night in a forest’, followed by trekking and Business Administration initiated and encouraged by two eminent resource persons Dr. A.D. Barnabas, bird-watching the next morning. On 3rd October 2018, The Department of Biotechnology has created the students to conduct sales day as an assignment of Prof. & Head, Department of Botany, The American a guest lecture by Mr. Raveendran Natrajan, Founder of a diligent academic forum to popularize science by Enterprise Development Programme. Marks were given College, Madurai and Dr. Gabriel Jeyachandran, Ret. Madurai Nature Forum, was arranged for the students on organizing various activities for school students. On to the students according to their level of innovation and Prof. & Head, School of Education, Madurai Kamaraj th the topic, ‘Vanishing Vultures’ On 4 October 2018, an 6th December 2018, as part of the Platinum Jubilee uniqueness about the product and the level of strategies University, Madurai who delivered a lecture on ‘The Art intercollegiate meet was conducted. Eighty two students celebrations of Lady Doak College, a programme for rural used by the students to make more sales and create of Teaching.’ He emphasised the use of new strategies th from seven colleges participated. On 5 October 2018, children at Malaipatti, Govt. High School was conducted. demand for the product. to be applied such as preparation of snake and ladder a guest lecture by Mr. S. Theodore Baskaran, wildlife Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 50 51

The Department of Business administration and exciting research areas in Mathematics and Computer Versatile Centres IIM-Kozhikode in association with www.makeintern.com Science. Hands-on workshop on ‘Website Creation and conducted a two days training programme on 20.12.2018 Hosting for e-Business’ was jointly organized by the Centre The Centre for Environmental Studies Lady Doak College LEB students participated in Mega and 21.12.2018 for the students on “Digital Marketing” for Entrepreneurship Development and Department of (CES) Rally, organized by the District Collector’s office, and with Mr.Srikanth as the resource person. On the 21st Computer Science with Mr. R .Manikandan, Proprietor also participated in a Human Chain to spread awareness February the faculty members of the department had RAMP Computers, Madurai as the chief trainer. he Centre for Environmental Studies believes on regarding “Beat Plastic Pollution, Conservation of Environment and Health Awareness” for the public and an interactive session with Prof. Roderic Owen from AWS International Delegate Meet was organized Tthat Environment education is an ideal way for college community. Mary Baldwin University. They had a discussion on issues by the department where Ms. Tracy Applegate, Global integrating knowledge, education and action in the minds regarding MOU in our college. The Intercollegiate meet Program Lead, Amazon Web Services, USA addressed of students to shape them tomorrow as environmental A one day workshop for teachers on “Pragmatic of Department of Business Administration was held the participants on the competent & driving demands stewards. The theme for this academic year is ‘Beat approach to plastic waste management” was organized on the 25th February 2019. A total of 22 colleges and of various industries in technology such as Cloud Plastic pollution’. The theme aims to educate and create to promote the method to manage plastic wastes. 346 students from varies colleges participated in the 7 Computing, IoT, Big Data, Machine Learning and Artificial awareness among the public and the students to reduce The Centre for Environmental Studies members, LEB single use plastics as a social responsibility different competitions conducted by the department. On Intelligence. The Academic club of the Department, members and participants from various others colleges the 6th March, the department conducted Financity 2019 Jupito Club conducted various events like ‘Cyber Security Based on the theme, objectives were constructed within Tamil Nadu participated and benefitted from the organized by the Vitta Club. It was an inter departmental Awareness Program – Rally (inside campus) & Mime and an action plan was framed and implemented. LDC workshop. show,’ an interactive session with UG and PG Students meet which aimed at enabling the common man to Eco Brigade students, created awareness on Beat Plastic Activities such as collection of used pens, data on ‘The Joy of Pursuing Computer Science in 2019’ by Dr. comprehend about techniques regarding finance. pollution sanitation and health through street plays and collection of dust bins used in college, calculation of S. R. Sudarshan Iyengar, Assistant Professor, Department rallies in Atchampatti and Malaipatti villages and they dried leaves accumulation in college, water quality DEPARTMENT OF of Computer Science, IIT Ropar, and an eye-opening also visited all the classes and faculty rooms to create analysis, CO2 monitoring in various places of college, GIS COMPUTER SCIENCE session on ‘Corporate Culture & Tips to sustain in the IT Environmental awareness in the college campus. Analysis of green vegetation in campus were performed Industry’ by our alumna Rohini Natarajan, Branch Head, during this academic year by the members of Centre for he Department of Computer Science aims The means to reduce usage of plastics in everyday life Dream Plus Consulting Pvt. ltd, Chennai. Environmental Studies. at imparting quality education in Computer was elucidated for a week through the public address T system for the College Community. Street plays and Mrs. Janaki Ganapathy & Science and Information Technology through various DEPARTMENT OF rallies were organized with the help of LEB students Dr. P. Sakthieaswari under graduate and post-graduate programmes. It also FASHION DESIGNING during the break time to reduce the single use of plastic. (CES) Coordinators offers an environment for the students to nurture their he inauguration of the ELAN Club was on 13th July Students involved themselves by chanting slogans, creativity and develop real time applications in various 2018 and as a part of the club activity, a Handloom carrying placards, charts and banners to spread the advanced areas of Computer Science and Information T Human Rights Education Unit Awareness Program was conducted on the 10th of message. Technology. A national level workshop on ‘The Next August 2018. The day was made interesting by students he Human Rights Education Unit conducted Age Teaching Technology - More Human than Ever’ Students were involved in various activities such as who wore handloom clothes and created awareness. A Tvarious guest lectures throughout the academic was jointly organized by the Department of Computer posters, seed-ball preparations, competitions such as workshop was conducted on makeover and hairdo by poetry, drawing and e-poster presentations by LDC Eco year. Mr. Paneer Selvam, Free Legal Aid, District Court, Science and SWAYAM-NPTEL chapter of our college. A MS. Leela, a leading stylist from Toni and Guy saloon on Brigade students in regard with creating awareness Madurai, Dr. Anitha Tiphigne, Associate Professor, Co- state level faculty development workshop on ‘Research 3rd September 2018. Both faculty and students gained related to reduce the single use of plastics and ordinator, MSW, Dr. R. Murali, Former Head, Department Trends in Machine Learning’ was another initiative of the knowledge on different types of makeup and hair do. environmental issues (smokeless Diwali, proper disposal of Philosophy, Madura College, Madurai, National department to keep the faculty updated in the current Basic cosmetic knowledge was also explained. of napkins, conservation of environment, reduction of Secretary-People’s Union of Civil Liberities (PUCL) and trends in Computer Science and Information Technology. pollution) among the Lady Doak College community and Mr. Vanjinathan, Lawyer were invited as resource persons Mr. M. Elango, director of Penguin Apparel Private In commemoration of completion of 25 years of the Public. The college observed electricity reduction day to address the II and III UG students. They delved into Limited was the chief guest for the Inter Department department, a Silver Jubilee celebration was conducted. and Reduction in the usage of vehicle day one hour/per topics like Indian constitution –Preamble, Civil Society meet held on 17th October 2018. Students from various Dr. J. Joselin Danrita Suganthy, former coordinator of semester. and Democratic Policy, Directive Principles of State the Department of Computer Science and Academic colleges participated and won many prizes. Towards Policy, Women’s Rights and Recent Human Rights Issues. A Guest lecture on ‘Reduce the single usage of Consultant in Aravind Eye Hospitals was the chief guest. the end of the year our department conducted a lot of The students were taken on an OSS in the month events. On 29th March we had our club valedictory and plastic as a social responsibility’ organized by Centre An international conference on ‘New Frontiers of February and were exposed to issues related to ELEGANZA 2019 the most awaited portfolio presentation. for Environmental Studies. Mrs.Janaki Ganapathy, Co- in Mathematics and Computing’ - ICNFMC’19, a Human rights in various public and private sectors. The chief guest for the occasion Ms.Sowbernika, founder ordinator of Centre for Environmental Studies addressed collaborative effort taken by the Departments of the gathering of International studies Centre students on They Interacted with District Court judges and lawyers. of Juneberry Boutique, Coimbatore, gave a meaningful Mathematics and Computer Science was organized to the topic ‘Indian Culture - A Key to Conservation of the They also visited various trial rooms in both the district speech about entrepreneurship and social awareness. provide an exposure to the various emerging trends and Environment’. and high court. Guest lectures were arranged in police

Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 52 53 stations to explain about the actual proceedings to the Mr.Senthil Kumaran, Wildlife Photographer. The event members from various Christian colleges in Tamilnadu, • World Entrepreneurship Day was celebrated on beneficiaries. was broadcast by All India Radio as a live programme. Maharashtra and a few other northern states and a few 21st August, 2018. Women Entrepreneur, Ms. Josephine Arockia Mary, Proprietor of VIBIS Human Rights Day and Martin Macwan Annual AV club & ITES club jointly organized a workshop on from Srilanka attended this programme on Theological Natural Bee Farm was invited as a guest lecturer for Endowment Lecture were observed on December ‘Film Making for Social Media’ and Mr. Vijay Karthikeyan, Studies. The intension was to equip lay people for the morning session to motivate students to take 10, 2018 and various competitions were conducted in Channel Director, Tamil Youtube Channel, Madurai, ministry on college campuses. up Entrepreneurship as a career. Bee farm visit at honour of the day. Students from various departments graced the occasion as the resource person. A workshop SCM and Outreach Alanganallur was arranged for the afternoon session. participated and won prizes. on ‘Content Development for Documentary Film Making’ This official Christian Organization of the college Ninety One Students escorted by 5 faculty members Dr. Margaret Divya A. & facilitated by Mr. Peter Christopher was also organised. involves actively in the activities of the chapel and attended the programme. Mrs. Shanthy B. As a part of the ‘Interactive Session on Photography’, outreach projects. Coordinators • Workshop on “Website Creation and Hosting for AV Club students engaged in a lively discussion with Ms. For the first time in the history of the college, an Inter e-Business” along with the Department of Computer Rathika Ramasamy, the first Indian woman to strike an collegiate Bible Competition was organized by SCM and Science was organized on 6th and 7th December Centre for Communication and international reputation as a wildlife photographer. nine colleges in and around Madurai enthusiastically 2018 - Ninety Four students benefitted from the Multimedia (CCM) AV Club in association with Marupakkam, Madurai, participated. workshop. An amount of Rs.22,616 was raised for organized the 20th Madurai International Documentary The College Choir welfare of the college he Centre for Communication and Multimedia and Short Film Festival. conducted 14 Techno Sharing Sessions for LDC The mission of the choir is to sing and bring the • Course like Web Designing, Miniature Modelling T and Maintenance of Home Appliances has been teaching faculty for the academic year. The centre Under the guidance of the Wildlife photographer message of Christ to as many people as possible introduced as it is passed in the Board of Studies organized an Interactive Session on ‘Innovation in Mr. Raveendran Natarajan, an on-campus bird watching whenever and however possible, and God has been Meeting on 10th January 2019. Teaching & Learning with Technology’ facilitated by photo walk and an off-campus photo walk on landscape graciously providing open doors to fulfill this mission. The Mr. Kevin Henderson, the Program Officer UBCHEA. A at Sirumalai photography was conducted by AV club. College Choir meets for regular practice every Tuedsay • Four students from our college attended two days Workshop on ‘ICT Tools for Teaching’ was initiated by Dr. Dr. Manju Muraleedharan & and Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm. It leads many of the workshop on e- Leadership hosted by Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai.programme on 10th Xavier Pradeep Singh, Assistant Professor, PG & Research Dr. G. Sofia, College programmes in prayer, praise and worship. and 11th January 2019. Department of English, St. Joseph College, Trichy. Other (CCM) Coordinators Christian Studies highlights of CCM include 12 Audio Recordings, 74 video Christian studies forms a special feature of the • Twenty One students from commerce attended Five days workshop Business Model & Business productions, 4 Live streams and 23 lectures captured. Christian Study Centre Christian activities of our college. Christian students of Plan Preparation Camp was organized by Pandian LDC Multimedia Administrator Mr. P. Madhavan, all the U.G. & P.G classes undergo a Diploma course in he Christian programmes of the college are Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College on 25th and Assistant Professors of English Dr. Manju Muraleedharan Christian studies. The Diploma is awarded by the Christian organized by the Chaplain, the faculty members 26th January 2019 and 4th, 5th and 6th February . and Ms. P. Maheswari, and first M.A English student T Education Council, Chennai. Nearly 40 dedicated Faculty and student leaders of the Chapel committee, the SCM STARTUP ULA, An initiative by EDII Tamil Nadu S. Soniya attended the International Workshop at members handle these classes in various sections for a • and the Choir in consultation with the Principal. The organized a tour from Tirunelveli to Chennai from Bangkok organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and total number of about 700 Christian students. Christian Wilcox Chapel is the heart of all devotion and worship. 8th February to 10th February. The participants were Hong Kong America Centre. Dr. Manju Muraleedharan Students write the College Scripture Exam apart from Worship services are conducted thrice every weekday at given an opportunity to visit various successful attended the United Nations Third Forum of Ministers the internal and final exams conducted by CEC. 7.35 am, 12.35 pm and 7.00 pm. The staff and student startups and to interact with their CEO’s. Six of our and Environmental Authorities, Asia Pacific, in Singapore volunteers from the various departments lead these This year to make students realize the importance of college students benefitted. They visited Madurai from 23rd January to 26th February 2019. She was services. The college choir and the Center for Music Biblical Studies the classes have been integrated with the Yellow Bag, TN Agriculture University, Happy hens, selected as a panelist for the UN side event - Unleash are actively involved in leading the services once every workload and are offered as IVBC. This is a very laudable Chennai IIT park - Incubator Division, EDI office and the Power of Youth in Asia Pacific for Sustainable month. Special services are conducted every Thursday decision of our Principal, Dr Christianna Singh and her A Talk with Collector IAS Mr.Erai Anbu. Development. evening at 6.45 pm for which speakers are drawn from team. • WE-Women Empowerment forum on TN Chamber CCM has offered guidance to a group of Audio Visual the clergy and laity in and around Madurai city. Dr. Suka Joshua Foundation TN Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Club students and they actively participated in the HKBU th Special Services are arranged during the Christmas Chaplain Madurai organized a Business Conference on 20 UN SDG Questions Creation Contest. Three AV Club and Lenten seasons and also during other occasions. This Centre for Entrepreneurship February 2019. Sixty One of our students attended Students registered for the HKBU CC Game Project and year apart from the orientation and reorientation services the programme . Our students won cash prize award qualified to participate in the UN SDG E- Tournament. Development (CED) for the Best Business Idea and Ad-Act Competitions. we had special Platinum Jubilee Triune Celebrations on Audio Visual Club 5th July 2018. • Offered 24 Vocational Courses- 18 short term • Innovation in Entrepreneurship: Key Contributor courses and 6 long term courses for II UG students to Sustainability of Business Success was organized The Audio Visual Club activities started with The highlight of this year’s programme is the UBCHEA both Aided and Self Finance streams. Display cum by CII TN Madurai Zone Annual Day on 21st February the inaugural, followed by a workshop on ‘Wildlife sponsored Chaplaincy Training Programme hosted by sales of various items prepared by the students were 2019 – Participated by CED Coordinator Ms. Nita th th Conservation and Sustainable Practices’ facilitated by Lady Doak College from 24 to 29 September. 36 faculty done on 10th July,2018. Popli along with Ten of our students. 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• Ms. Aarthy, our alumnae is actively running the Centre For Women’s Studies Share the joy of a Million Dreams with children living International Study Centre’s MISHMASH CORNER successfully throughout the in Homes… (Ugc Supported) ISC Club year with healthy food items like soups and sprouts. Uliyin Oli member spent their Sundays with the Ms. Nita Popli S. & he Centre for Women’s Studies was begun in vibrant and vivacious girls of the Sathya Ammaiyar he International Study Centre had a plethora Mrs. Parveen Banu A. T1989, so that every student of the College, Ninaivu Kuzhandhaigal Kaapagam. Students learnt of of activities in the academic year 2018-19. (CED) Coordinators primarily learns of her core strengths, aspires to develop T their passions and shared their joy, dreams and ambitions The ISC club conducted more than fifteen events that it and directs herself to respond to the needs of the to make it big! educated and entertained students, providing insight The Centre for Music (CFM) communities in appropriate ways. Her critical inquiry is Let’s Understand One Another: into international cultures, and widening their interests shaped with theoretical and application oriented courses in global issues. The Study Abroad Fair conducted in the he Centre for Music is the fulcrum of all musical offered by the CWS. Further, the UliyinOli, a space free A powerful one day program was conducted for Tactivities on the college campus. It recognizes the of hierarchies for women students to be in, helps them girls and boys from 7 different schools in Madurai, month of August was a first of its kind, which orientated musical talents, skills and interests of the students and to identify and address the barriers they encounter as the participants were led into reflections and sharing students on all the academic exchange programmes offers a platform to nurture and exhibit them. women. of how they are discriminated as boys and girls. This available at Lady Doak College. The LDC Model United discrimination affected their relationships and mutual Nations was an unprecedented venture started by Olivia The Centre is equipped with qualified tutors to teach Two important pathways were carved out duringthe understanding between one another. Hay, the Director of ISC, in 2017. The club continued its western and classical music. In this academic year, 69 academicsessions of2018-19. One is our enhanced ability activities by involving students in several practice debates students have enrolled in the music classes. The Centre to make effective legal interventions among girls, alumna An eye opener and revelation for II UG students on various world issues prior to the campus simulation also holds the Theory, Practical tests and a Public Recital. or students who experienced violence in the form of who did the on the spot study among school on 18 December 2019 on the topic—international sexual or domestic abuse. Secondly, an engagement children: The CFM students were invited to sing in Shalom security. Passport Club was another interesting attempt with media productions has allowed us to tap the Gardens and also got an opportunity to lead Christmas On the spot studies break new grounds with students by Olivia Hay; a Certificate course focusing on geographic aesthetic power of the visual medium to communicate carols services at Madurai Meenakshi Mission Hospital. interactingwith women, children, young boys, girls knowledge and current events. Students were quizzed empowering stories of growthas well as the challenges and men within the environments of prominent public They performed in the ‘Jingle all the Way’ programme on the location of 45 countries;engaged in discussions, encountered.A Summer Internship on short film making spaces, private spheres schools, etc. Students visited where choristers from in and around Madurai together lectures, and presentations on the following topics: The held during May 2018, resulted in the production and the Panchayat schools and were appalled at the lack of celebrated the birth of Christ. United Nations, Human Migration, and World Heritage. release of four short films on human trafficking, abuse infrastructures for the children and more than amazed at The students of ISC started ‘A Safe Space’ — a platform for The CFM students conduct sing-song services in faced by women in sports and street harassments of children’s vibrancy, especially girls and theirbig ambitions students to discuss topics that are generally considered the Wilcox Chapel twice a month. Our students have women. to overcome poverty, by reaching for the skies! sung prayer songs for all college programmes such taboo in Indian society. Promotion of values of justice peace and equality Release of Survey Report on Harassment as the Founder’s Day, Alumnae Day, Independence among school children: International Programmes Day, Intercollegiate Meet, Republic Day, Sports Day, Experiences of Girls/Women in Public Bus A number of students received the opportunity to Women’s Day and so on. The students were also invited Students were trained in the various aspects of Stations in Madurai short film making as well as in content development to represent Lady Doak College internationally at various by other departments and centres to sing prayer songs. During February 2018, II UG students of 2016-20, produce educative micro films for school children. The institutions in cultural experience and academic The Centre for Music has participated in more than 20 assessed the harassment experiences of one thousand team of students led by Mr. Peter Christopher, founder, exchange programmes — activities during this academic year. five hundred girls and opinions of one thousand Revelation Bay Productions, Bangalore have produced a four hundred boys, thronging public bus stands on Yazhini G. L. of III BSc Mathematics and Nandhini Apart from their regular activities at the College, total of 15 micro films on values related to inner beauty, observations of harassments. This survey report was B. of II MSc Mathematics participated in a week-long they participated in several competitions like LEGACY-18 tapping one’s inner strengths to strive in the midst of released by Hon’ble Dr. Justice Vineet Kothari, Judge, High cultural programme at GRACE Conference in Maranatha conducted by MEPCO Engineering & SPRINGS 2K18 challenges, surviving through challenges such as acid court, Madras/Executive Chairman – TNSLSA, Madras,on University, Bandung, Indonesia, August 26 – September conducted by Fatima College. They won the nd2 prize in attacks, transgender persons, among others. 29th March 2019, and the first copy was received by Dr. Christianna Singh, Principal & Secretory, Lady Doak 3 2018 the group singing competition organized by the ‘Youth Increase in Crimes of Women is Due to: ‘Absence of for Christ’ at Pasumalai and won the Runner up Trophy in College. The report was published in the HINDU on 1st K. Guha Priya of III BA Psychology and Sociology spent Punishment of offenders OR Non Filing of Complaints of April 2019, and police have responded to the findings by GENXT’18 conducted by the Church of Divine Patience. Survivors?’ the Fall semester at International Christian University, making enquiries for a solution! Tokyo, Japan, August – November 2018 The CFM organized “Blizz’19”, a singing and This incisive question resulted in a burning debate instrumental competition which was conducted to bring during an Open Forum session jointly conducted by the International Women’s Day Celebration 2019 – P.V. Gayathri of III B. Com. (Corporate Secretaryship) out the talents of our College students. Open Forum of the Students’ cabinet and the Centre Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change participated in the ACUCA SMS programme at J.F. Oberlin for Women’s Studies on 13th December 2019. Student The International Women’s Day 2019 was a unique University, Tokyo, Japan, August 2018 – January 2019 participants traced the difficulties of the complaint experience with the coming together of women and Dr. Joy Marjorie Annal D. & J. Ramya of III B. Com. (Corporate Secretaryship) process as well as the lengthy period of trials as the men film makers. Students got to view the popular Dr. Evangeline Esther David participated in the ACUCA SMS programme at Keimyung (CFM) Coordinators hurdles to effective interventions among offenders. portfolio 9 Penn Cinemakal, curated by ArchanaPadmini in association with Minimal Cinema. University, Daegu, South Korea, August – December 2018

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Carmel Brenila E. of III B. Com. and Catherine Tabitha International Connections 5 WIPRO Campus Drive 26.10.2018 III UG Comp. Sci., Maths, 140 17 S. of III BA Economics participated in ACUCA Student Physics, Chemistry Camp at Christian University of Thailand, Bangkok, The ISC had many international guests from various 6 Honeywell, Madurai 11.9.2018 III UG 60 4 Thailand, October 10 – 14, 2018 partner institutions this year — Professor Song Kyung from Seoul Women’s University, South Korea; Mr. Gavin 7 HCL, English 10.1.2019 & III UG English 32 1 P. Soundhariya of II BA Psychology and Sociology Tritt, Executive Director, Oberlin Shansi, USA; Dr. Roderick 11.1.2019 and Alicia Lavina Samuel of II BA English are currently Owen, Professor of Philosophy, Mary Baldwin University, spending a semester in Mary Baldwin University, USA USA; Dr. Michael Chung and Vivane Chao, Shansi Alumni 8 IDBI, Erode 29.1.2019 III UG 213 98 from January to May 2019 (The American College and China). Final UG International Service Learning Programme provides Dr. Roderick Owen and his wife, Linda Owen visited 9 ILM, Bangalore 18.2.2019 & PG Students 74 60 opportunities for students from partner institutions Lady Doak College in the month of February. Dr. Owen 10 HCL, Madurai 19.3.2019 III Comp Sci., Physics & 60 36 Short listed to participate in service-learning. Eighteen students shared his expertise with our students and faculty by Maths from Seoul Women’s University, International Christian facilitating lectures and workshops on a range of topics University, Lingnan University, and Singapore University like Global Citizenship, Leadership, Leading through 11 World Vision, Madurai 29.3.2019 MSW Students & 16 8 Offered of Social Sciences participated in the International Conflict: Leaders as Mediators, and Twelve Steps Toward Commerce Students Service-Learning Programme this year. Nineteen students a Caring and Compassionate Life. His magnanimous Total 683 236 from Pacific University participated in the Intercultural- gesture stands as a testimony to the bonds Lady Doak Programmes conducted through CGPC: Exposure Programme in January 2019. College has forged with international institutions over Ms. Hannah Sophiah Samuel, one of the Coordinators the years. Competitive Exam Coaching (Free) in Association with People for India had been offered to final year UG students of ISC, was invited as a speaker in International Christian The International Study Centre will continue to to motivate them to secure government job. 65 students had registered and attended the class. University, Tokyo, Japan to talk about the International expand its reach and extend its international ties to Academic engagement programme was organised through Honeywell to orient Commerce Students about the Service Learning programmes in Lady Doak College. provide global opportunities to Doakians in the years to job openings and skill sets required on 28th August 2018. 76 III UG students from Commerce students attended the come. programme. Dr. Anita Tiphagne & An interactive session on Choosing Alternative Career was organised through CGPC for II, III UG and I PG Students Ms. Hannah Sophiah Samuel by Mr. Nagaraj Prakasam, Angel Investor and External Expert-IQAC, Lady Doak College on 7th January 2019 from 2 Coordinators, International Study Centre pm to 3.30 pm. Career Guidance and Placement Cell (CGPC) Mr. Hizmy Hassen, the Group (Coats) Chief Digital and Technology Officer from London along with the local team visited on April 02, 2019 to meet the Principal and to interact with II PG and I PG students of Computer Science. GPC was started in the year 1994 to assist students in their placement and to enhance their employability The Global IT division of Madura Coats expressed their interest in hiring PG Computer Science and IT students for Cskills. The CGPC acts as a resource centre to help students develop their aptitude and soft skills by engaging their IT division set up at Madurai. them in placement support training programmes and library services. CGPC offers Career Guidance Counseling to Mrs. R. Vidhya Lakshmi students who approach the centre and also plans and organises campus recruitment drives. Public Relations & Placement Officer Campus Recruitment from June 2018 to March 2019 Date on No. of Students No. of Students S.No Company Visited Eligible Students Campus Drive Participated Placed / Offered E.I.T., Omega Health Care 26.6.2018 III UG 1 1 (Placed in Medical coding 27.6.2018 II PG 3 3 1 Programme) E.I.T Omega Health Care III UG B.Voc. - Medical Self-Ref. thro’ (Placed in Medical coding Lab CGPC (2) 2 4.09.2018 2 Programme) 3 Honeywell, Madurai 11.9.2018 III UG Commerce 78 4 4 Balsu’s Success Academy, 16.10.2018 III UG Economics 4 2 Madurai

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Part V - Extension Programmes • 2 NSS volunteers viz., Anantha Selvi A. (16COM009) • Ms. Kalaivani Priyadharshini S. (Assistant Professor and Princy Alphonsa P. (17BOT032) were selected of Biotechnology), Programme Officer, NSS unit Special Programmes for Pre - RD Parade camp by NSS, Madurai Kamaraj no. 46 attended a training program on PFMS for Awareness Rally on Plastic Free Madurai Organised University on 15th October, 2018. They attended Programme officers in connection with release of • 10 NSS Volunteers were involved in Swachh Bharath by Madurai Collectorate, Tamukkam on 1st October ‘Pre - RD Parade camp’ at Vishweswaraya University, grants by NSS, Madurai Kamaraj University on 25th & Summer Internship Programme 2018 organized by 2018. Karnataka from 26th October to 4th November 2018. 26th February 2019. Ministry of Drinking water and Sanitation (MDWS) in association with the MHRD & NSS, Madurai • 3 NSS volunteers viz., Divya L. (18CHE006), • Princy Alphonsa P. (17BOT032), NSS volunteer • Ms. S. Anbu Selvi (Assistant Professor of BBA), Kamaraj University from 01.05.2018 to 31.07.2018 Pragatheeswari R. (18MAT038) and Swetha M. attendedState Republic Day Parade Camp at Marina YRC Convener and 4 YRC volunteers viz., V. at Veerapandi Village. (18MAT057) were involved in ‘Musical Therapy’ organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Hemavardhini (18TAM012), J. Krupa Nithya for Cancer patients organized by Ashwin Maharaj Govt. of India conducted at World University Service (18ENG027), B. Renuga Devi (18COAE044) and G. • 116 NSS volunteers participated in the Celebration Foundation, Chennai and Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Centre, Chetpet, Chennai from 17th to 26th January Simran (18COAE054) participated in the ‘One day of International Day of Yoga organized by Dr. Lt. Madurai from 22nd October, 2018 to 28th March 2019 2019. She was honored by Mr. K. A. Sengottaiyan, District Level Study Camp on Disaster Management Shantha Meena T., Director of Physical Education, (Total no. of sessions 10). Minister of Education, Tamilnadu. & Fire Safety’ organized by Youth Red Cross Madurai LDC, and Lt. Col. Surender Singh, NCC group officer, District in association with Wakf Board College, Madurai on 21st June 2018. • 1500 Part-V volunteers participated in the Mega • N. Sahana (17ENG053), NSS volunteer attended Environment and Health Awareness Human Chain National Integration Camp organized by Dr. G. Madurai on 27th February 2019. 30 NSS volunteers participated in the Human Chain • Programme around the LDC Campus to create Shankar Govt. Women’s first grade College and • Ms. A. Sophia (Assistant Professor of Tamil), YRC programme organized by Narcotics Control Bureau, awareness to the public on 22nd October 2018. Post graduate study centre (Mangalore University) convenor participated in ‘One day Zonal level Madurai sub-zone for observing the International th th • 73 YRC volunteers and 50 NSS volunteers contributed at Ajjarakadu, Udupi from 29th January, 2019 to 4 Orientation Programmefor YRC programme officers Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 February 2019. organised by Youth Red Cross, Department of Youth June 2018 at MGR Bus Terminus, Madurai. towards relief items for victims of Gaja cyclone on 26th November, 3rd & 7th December 2018. • Lady Doak College was awarded IAB Blind Welfare studies, Madurai Kamaraj University in • 6 NSS volunteers participated in the Uthiram’18 collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil • 43 LSP volunteers were involved in the Library Book Empowerment Champions 2019 SILVER ZONE for Marathon as a part of ‘World Blood Donors Day outstanding excellence and amazing commitment Nadu branch on 7th March 2019. Celebration’ organized by Blood Donors Club, arrangement work in AVN Arogya Ayurvedic center rd towards voluntary contributionby NSS Volunteers for • Ms. Mercy Manickam, Dr. S. Sinthika, (Assistant Madurai Medical College & Blood Bank, Govt. Rajaji library, Madurai on 3 December 2018. th the empowerment of persons with visual challenges Professors of Physics), Ms. T.M. Srilatha (Assistant Hospital, Madurai on 6 July 2018. • 80 NSS volunteers created awareness to the public th through Road safety awareness Programme recognized by IAB, Madurai on 9 February 2019. Professors of Mathematics) YRC convenor and • 100 NSS volunteers participated and performed organized by Madurai corporation police Analyst, • Muthu Meena (17MATE060) and P. Sanya Members and 10 YRC volunteers viz., S. Indu Cultural Programmes in the Independence Day (18COM023), M. Divya (18ENG009), J. Kruba th Madurai on 13th December 2018. (17MATE073) won II prize in documentary Celebration at Madurai Kamaraj University on 15 competition, J. Prashandini (18ENGE041) won III Nithya (18ENG027), S. Preetha (18BOT045), August 2018. • 700 Part-V volunteers created awareness to the V. Pragathi (18ITME063), P. Gayathri (18COME012), public through Voter’s Awareness Human Chain prize in Just a minute competition, M. Meenakshi • 70 LEB volunteers participated in the Rally inside the P. Abimeena (18CAPE001), B. Renuga Devi organised by Dr. S. Natarajan, District Collector & (18MAT029) and K. Parveena Sree (18MAT037) won college campus on the theme Beat Plastic Pollution III prize in Rangoli competition conducted in CHAM (18COAE044), S. Sakshi Kanwar (18COAE046) and on 24th, 25th & 27th July 2018. Madurai North Constituent Assembly (Ward No.191) G. Simran (18COAE054) participated in the ‘Three on 8th February 2019. FEST’ 19 NSS competition at St. Joseph’s College, • 51 LSP volunteers were involved in the Library Book Thiruchirapalli on 22nd February 2019. day Zonal Level Orientation Training Programme • 100 NSS volunteers participated in a Rally to pay for YRC Volunteers’ organized by Zonal office, Youth arrangement work in MS Chellamuthu Institute of • R. Meena Priya (17ENG041), NSS volunteer th tribute to the death of 40 CRPF Soldiers at Pulwama, Red Cross, Madurai Kamaraj University in association Mental Health and rehabilitation, Madurai on 15 attended National Integration Camp organised by Jammu & Kashmir organised by Madurai Institute with Indian Red Cross Society, Tamilnadu Branch August 2018. Sri Sidhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur, of Social Sciences, Ex Service Men league and from 18th to 20th March 2019. • 41 NSS volunteers were involved in the Tree Karnataka from 18th to 24th March 2019. Indian Society for Criminology, Madurai Branch Scribe Work & Tutoring work: Plantation Programme at Sevashramam girls & Dr. M. Krishnan, Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Trainings, Seminars & Conferences: orphanage, Madurai on 20th August 2018. • 425 NSS volunteered in scribe work for the visually Madurai Kamaraj University 22nd February 2019 • Dr. Anitha Selvaraj (Assistant Professor of and physically challenged students of Indian • 150 NSS Volunteers participated in the Awareness Economics) was one of the resource person for the Achievements and Awards: Association for the Blind, Sundarrajanpatti, Madurai Programme on Observing a day for wearing hand- session in the NSS State Level Seminar on Roles and during their Quarterly and Half Yearly Examinations. loom clothes organized by Dr. Shayed Dhayel, Head • YRC & RRC were awarded World Blood Donation Responsibilities of NSS in the Society organized of Handloom Saree center, Madurai on 23rd August Day - Uthiram 2018 for being the Blood Donors by National Service Scheme, Sourashtra college, • 36 NSS volunteers were involved in the tutoring work 2018. Institution recognized by Blood Bank, Rajaji Madurai on 15th September 2018. for the school children of Ponmudiyar Corporation Government Hospital and Blood Donors Club, Higher Secondary School, Goripalayam, Madurai on • 30 NSS & 16 YRC volunteers were involved in the rd • 4 NSS Volunteers viz., Moshika S. (18COM030), Madurai Medical College on 23 June 2018. 16th July & 3rd September 2018. community service by caring the elders at Shelters Akshaya T. (18ITME002), Aparna S. (18BBAE004) for Urban Homeless Poor (SUHP), Sellur, Madurai on • Book Exhibition - Epitome of Books was organized by and Subhalakshmi C. (18BBAE051) participated Swachh Bharat Activities: th th LSP volunteers at J.X. Miller Auditorium from 27th to 19 July, 2018 & 27 August 2018. in the NSS State Level Seminar on Roles and • Swachh Bharat cleaning activities were carried out 28th August 2018. In this regard, competitions were • 200 LEB volunteers were involved in seed balls Responsibilities of NSS in the Society organized by NSS volunteers in LDC Games Ground, Centre for conducted by LSP volunteers to School Students (6th preparation and seed balls harvest in Lady Doak by National Service Scheme, Sourashtra college, Information technology and Computer Labs on 23rd to 8th standard) and also LSP Newsletter 2017 was College on 27th August 2018 & 3rd September 2018. Madurai on 15th September 2018. July, 2018. released. • 250 NSS & LEB volunteers were involved in the Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 60 61

• 92 NSS volunteers were involved in Swachh camp. The students had their trekking to Alagar Koil J.X. Miller Memorial Library Bharat activities at Thirumalai Naicker Mahal on on 4th January 2019. th with expert trainers as SD Raja and RD Mohan Air Force 20 August 2018. • A Seven Day NSS Special Camp was organized at 12 X Miller Memorial Library servers its users Officers and Roderic Owen Professor from Mary Baldwin • 49 NSS volunteers were involved in Swachh Bharat different camp sites viz., Achampatti, Pannaikudi, Jwith its rich collection of 1,42,669 Books and activities at Rajaji old aged Home, Madurai on Mettupatti, Vavidamaruthur, Alathur, Alathur Colony, 102 Print Journals. Electronic access is supported College, USA. Aspirants attended International seminar 10th September 2018. Chichiluppai, Indra Nagar, Malaipatti, Salwarpatti, through the Electronic Resources as 6000+e-journals, on Contemporary Ethical Issues at American College and Poolampatti, and Velichanatham villages. 290 NSS 135000+e-books through UGC-NLIST (University Grand attended workshop on Training to Combat Corruption at • 250 NSS & LEB volunteers were involved in Commission -National Library and Information Services Fatima College. Students were provided with the books Swachh Bharat ‘Mega cleaning of river Vaigai bed’ volunteers accompanied by 18 faculties participated in the stay camp. Various activities such as Village Infrastructure for Scholarly Content) supported by related competitive exams under special issue scheme near Kalpalam headed by Collector of Madurai, e-Shodh Sindhu Consortium. around 310 books were circulated among 132 students. th Survey, Medical camps, Veterinary camps, Swachh Dr. S. Natarajan on 20 December 2018. 6 students has cleared constable exam and 12 Group IV. Bharat activities, Tree Plantation, Awareness Rallies, India-Stat data base provides secondary level socio Medical Camps: Study Circle Aspirants Blessy of III English and Preethi of II Conducting competitions for village women and economic statistical information about India and its Maths has won first prize in the state level intercollegiate • Medical Camp was organized at Achampatti, by Children, Self Defense, Street Plays, Guest Lectures states. Through E-SHODHSINDHU India Stat is purchased NSS volunteers during seven day special camp on and Cultural Programmes were organized in the Quiz Competition at St. Xavier College. th at the reduced cost of Rs. 56,334 instead of Rs. 98,035. 8 January, 2019 in collaboration with Devaki Multi camp sites. Meenakshi College has expressed their interest to Specialty Hospital, Madurai. The Library supports researchers with the Plagiarism Guest Lectures: have an MOU with our Library in resource sharing for • Eye and General Medical Camp was organized at Checker software tool URKUND and it also facilitates Guest lectures on various topics viz., ‘Enrich your their research references. Alathur by NSS volunteers during seven day special • the researcher’s for their publications like assisting Life’, ‘Community Engagement’ ‘Sexual Harassment camp on 8th January 2019 in collaboration with them for their publication either in the UGC approved Helm Archives Against Women’, ‘Positive Thinking’, ‘Ideas and Ethics MMHRC Hospital, Madurai. Journals, SCOPUS indexed Journals and ASPIRE- In House of Mahatma Gandhi’, ‘Personality Development e Journal. Assisted the college Mathematics Department From Archives Material related for the History PG • General Medical Camp was organized at Malaipatti & Grooming and Confidence’, ‘Use of Electronic and Computer Science Department for the Publications. Projects were culled out and provided for the reference. by NSS volunteers during seven day special camp Gadgets and Cyber-Crime’, ‘Health is Wealth’, ‘Drug Pictures PPT for Tamil Drama-Biography of Ms.Wilcox th Lectures and Workshops were arranged by the on 8 January 2019 in collaboration with Velammal Abuse’, ‘Peace Club’, ‘Alcohol Prohibition’, Tips and got Prepared and sent to Tamil Dept. All Scripts related to Library for the faculty and student users. Special Lecture Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Tricks for Home Gardening” were organized by the the BIOGRAPHY of Ms.Wilcox were referred and Shared. On Consortia Initiative With to E-SHODHSINDHU and Madurai. NSS units of Lady Doak College. Mr. Somalay Somasundaram was very appreciative of N-LIST Resource Person: Ashok Kumar Rai Scientist D our Archives and has handed over his father’s collection Veterinary Camps: Guest Lectures on topics viz., ‘Health and Nutrition’, • on 30/08/18 and 24- Staff and 55-Students attended. to be digitized at our Archives. • Veterinary Camp was organized at Alathur by ‘Road Safety Rules’ and ‘Awareness on Blood URKUND Expert Training on 8/10/18– 30 Staff Attended NSS volunteers during seven day special camp on Donation’ were organized by Youth Red Cross of Supported by Many hands.. Friends from Many th the training. NPTEL Resource-Local Guru (Video Digital 7 January 2019 by Dr. Govindan, veterinary doctor, Lady Doak College. Library Software) got subscribed and training for Staff Lands… Govt. veterinary Hospital, Madurai. Around 82 • Guest Lecture on topics viz., ‘Importance and and Students will be organized. Around 1102 books were received as gifts from 29 livestock’s were examined. Necessity of Numbering the Books in Library’ was The Library has convened a special meeting with donars. • Veterinary Camp was organized at Malaipatti and organized by the Library Service Programme of Lady the CPEC committee members of the departments and Polampatti by NSS volunteers during seven day Doak College. Mr. Somalay Somasundaram, Vice President special camp on 8th January 2019 by Dr. Shanthi, Library incharge of the Departments and prioritized TNF at Tamil Nadu Foundation Inc. USA visited out Library • Guest Lectures on topics viz., ‘Awareness on HIV/ list of books required with the special reference to the and shown a great interest in supporting the growth and Veterinary Doctor, Govt. veterinary Hospital, AIDS and TB’, ‘Need for Blood Donation’and ‘Health Madurai. Around 85 cattles were examined. Academic Council was prepared. The purchase of the development of out Library. Issues’ were arranged by the Red Ribbon Club of books are also focused on the same line. Blood Donation Camps: Lady Doak College. E}yfk; Xh; Myak; To improve the reading habits of the students two levels • Blood Donation Campwas organized by YRC and RRC • Guest Lectures on various topics viz., ‘Developing ,e;j E}yfk; th of meeting with the student members were conducted volunteers on 28 August 2018 in collaboration with Leadership Among Youth’, ‘Instruction Regarding Mapuf;fzf;fhd ngz;fSf;F and the friends of the Library which would involve more Indian Red Cross Society and Govt. Rajaji hospital Rangering - Bharat Scouts and Guides, First Aid’, xsp nfhLf;Fk; jpUj;jyk; readers in the current affairs discussion with reference to Madurai. 34 eligible donors donated 34 units of ‘Different Sessions of Guide, History of Movement, ,jd; tsh;r;rpg; gazj;jpy; the news paper and review presentations with more in- blood. Motto, Left Hand Shake’, ‘Clapping Methods’, and njhlh;e;J nry;y depth reading of interested topics and word power and tpUk;Gk; • Blood Donation Campwas organized by NSS and RRC ‘Uses of Knots’ were arranged by the Rangering of public speaking improvement through presentations and Mh;tj;Jld; volunteers on 16th October 2018 in Collaboration Lady Doak College. … competitions. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY CLUB. - Nrhkny NrhkRe;juk; with Indian Red Cross Society and Govt. Rajaji • Guest Lectures on topics viz., ‘Menstrual Problems hospital Madurai. 9 eligible donors donated 9 units Faced by Women’, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ and ‘First UPSC self study circle encourages aspirants for peer Dr. S R Sundarshan Iyengar, IIT professor who of blood. Aid and Their Importance’ were arranged by the LDC group study and guidance. Aspirants are encouraged to visited our Library said: Special Camps: Eco Brigade of Lady Doak College. read and discuss editorial, NCERT books, General study manuals. Debate in current issues enables the aspirants “It was a Wonderful Experience being with the • A Two Day Special camp was organized for Rangering Dr. Jemima Jeyapriya J.S. & to have clear knowledge in the current trend and to Librarian who gave me a whirlwind tour of the Library. students at Oliva Garden Poigaikaraipatti, Alagar Kovil, It is great to see a passionate person this knowledgeable th th Dr. Anitha Selvaraj understand the concepts they are motivated to read a Madurai on 3 and 4 January 2019. 180 Rangering Part V Coordinators lot. Three Leadership Training sessions were arranged and focused about preserving the heritage aspects of the students along with four faculty participated in the college. It would be a great if we can order a few kindle Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 62 63 devices where several titles are available at very cheap Principal & Secretary, Lady Doak College, Madurai. She Five players represented Madurai Kamaraj University Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu took the prices.” Inaugurated the exhibition with her Inspirational speech and won the fourth place in the South Zone Inter salute and declared the sports meet open and delivered “Reading - a Wonderful Habit”. The former Librarian Mrs. Rukmani Palanivel Rajan visited our Library and University Kabaddi Tournament held at Bangalore the Chief Guest address. Dr. K. Chandrasekaran, Regina Joseph declared the “LSP Newsletter 2017” to the th th Shared her pleasant memories with us. With reference North University, Bangalore from 11 to 16 November, Chairperson, Professor & Head, Director of Physical gathering. A special guest lecture on the importance of to our Archival records and our long lasting relationship 2018. They also participated in All India Inter University Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, delivered the reading habits was delivered by Mrs. Nandhini Murali was well experienced through fund raising project Kabaddi Tournament held at Himachal University, Shimla special address and distributed the prizes. Besides who is voracious reader. Mrs. Abitha from Jamaat-E- st th carried out by her in Laws in the early days of the college. from 21 to 24 November, 2018. Apart from this, 16 sports events, there was a Mass Demonstration of Wing Islami Hind, Madurai who inspired us about the “Women players took part in national level tournaments and won Dance, Pom Pom Dance, Karate, Skipping Dance, Sports Librarian has delivered Motivational Lectures at Empowerment”. Dr. M.P. Gurusamy secretary of Gandhi laurels to our college. 45 students represented Madurai Students Display, Gymnastics, NCC High Command Madurai Public School(Teachers Day and Independence Museum, Madurai delivered a motivational talk about Kamaraj University in the Inter University Tournaments Drill and Flash Mob. I.Asha of III B.A. History won the Day), Dolphin School (Father’s Day), Meenakshi College Library and its importance to the society. He distributed and Sports Meet for the year 2018-2019. Individual Championship and the III U.G won the overall (Martyr’s Day) and Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam Music the prizes for various competitions conducted for our Intramural Trophy. College (Women’s Day) . college students and to the school students focusing the The college Annual Sports Meet was held on 2nd February 2019. A total number of 657 students Capt. Dr. T. Shantha Meena BOOK EXHIBITION was arranged by the Library with importance of reading habit. participated in the Inter-Major March past competition Director of Physical Education Library services an out reach programme. Book Exhibition Dr. Lt. S. Sangaranachiar Dr. M. Hemalatha was declared open by Dr. Mrs. Christianna Singh, led by the College Band. 30 Faculty members participated Librarian in the March Past. Mr. P.W.C. Davidar, Retired IAS, Former Director of Physical Education (SF) Physical Education hysical Education is important for an individual maximum number of 55 players to represent Madurai Pbecause it enables her to stay physically active, Kamaraj University in the Inter University Tournaments National Cadet Corps develop interest in different types of physical activities and Sports Meet for the year 2017-2018. Our College and build team sprit to improve focus on academic has won the Mother Annociate Memorial Rolling he 2/2 NCC Coy (army wing) of Lady Doak College Thalsainik Camp, New Delhi: performance. Part V activities are an integral part of our Trophy with a total of 107 points consecutively for Thas achieved a lot in many camps in district and SGT. Subhasini J. of II B.A Soc, SGT Ramajeyam of II college. Physical Education is one of the Part V activities the 14th year in the 53rd Madurai Kamaraj University state levels in the year 2018–2019. B.A Eco and SGT Meenakumari S. of II B.A English won for the undergraduate students and it is a requirement Inter - Collegiate Athletic Meet for Women which was the first position in the All India Thalsainik Camp at New The enrollment in NCC for the academic year 2018- for the students to get their respective degrees. A theory conducted at Dr.MGR Stadium, Madurai from 22ndto 24th Delhi from 15th September 2018 to 30th September 2018. 2019 was carried out for the aided students of the college. examination is conducted at the end of the II year. Every October 2018. Our college has won the M. Mariappan The formal inauguration of the NCC was conducted in Marina Republic Day Camp, Chennai: academic year the Games Captain and Vice-Captain are Devasirvatham Memorial Rolling Trophy donated by the month of 4th August 2018. SGT. Thangameenatchi of II B.A Eng and CPL Pradeepa elected by the student of the college. G.L. Yazhini of III Mrs. S. Tamilarasi, Former Director of Physical Education M. of II B.A Eco participated in the MRDC at Chennai B.Sc Mathematics with CA and A.Aarthi of II B.Com were for Overall Championship in Individual Game Events with On the day of NCC inauguration the company was from 3rd January 2019 to 27th January 2019. elected as Games Captain and Vice-Captain respectively a total of 50 points by emerging as winners during the led by SUO. R. Hemavarthini of III B.Sc Zoology and CUO. for the academic year 2018-2019. Lady Doak College year 2017-2018 in Boxing, Chess, Swimming and Weight Jefrey of III B.A English. Company was divided into four Best Cadet Camp, OTA, Chennai: has done commendably well in the field of sports and Lifting. platoons namely – Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. Each CPL Priya Dhamodharan of III B.Com participated games both inside and outside Madurai. Our college has platoon was led by a third year seniors as its platoon in the Best Cadet Camp at Officers Training Academy, Our college has won the Championship Trophy participated in the International, National, State, District commander: Alpha - SGT Madhumitha of III B.A English Chennai from 22nd October 2018 to 5th November 2018. in team games during this academic year 2018-2019 Level Open Tournaments, All India and South Zone Inter , Bravo - SGT Vinodhini of III B.A History, Charlie - SGT in Badminton, Basketball, Ball Badminton, Kho-Kho, Advanced Leadership Camp, Agra: University Tournaments and Madurai Kamaraj University Akshaya Srinivasan of III B.Com and Delta - SGT Thanga Kabaddi and Runner-Up Trophy in Football, Volleyball, SGT Madhumitha of III B.A English participated in the Inter Collegiate Tournaments in Athletics, Badminton, Meenakshi of III B.A English. NCC Farewell program was Advanced Leadership Camp at Agra from 4th July 2018 to Table tennis and Handball and has also won the nd Ball badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Gymnastics, held on 2 March 2019 and special address given by th Championship Trophy for individual game events for 15 July 2018. Handball, Hockey, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Lt.Dr.Sangara Natchiar, Librarian, Lady Doak College. this academic year in Boxing, Judo, Chess, Swimming and Football, Silambam, Swimming, Volleyball, Taekwondo, Basic Leadership Camp: Weight Lifting. NCC Director General Visit, Idaiyappati, Madurai: Judo and Weight Lifting. Cdt Santhana Lakshmi of II B.Sc Physics, Cdt Jenifer International Medalist 2018-2019 Capt.Dr.Shantha Meena and CPL Priya Dhamodharan Priscilla S. of II B.Sc Maths, Cdt Shalini Lahiri of II B.Sc Botany Our college has won many laurels during the academic Sangeetha N. of III B.Com has won Gold Medal in the of III B.Com attended the conference and briefed about and Cdt Velvizhipandi of II B.Sc Chemistry participated year 2018-2019. We have retained the Madurai International Silambam Tournament held at Nepal from the NCC Rock climbing and line area to Director General in the Basic Leadership Camp at Kumbakonam from Kamaraj University Aggregate Team Championship 22nd to 25th June 2018. NCC Lt.Gen.P.P.Malhotra at NCC Training Academy, 29th June 2018 to 8th July 2019. Trophy for team games for the last 27 years donated Idaiyappatti,Madurai on 9th May 2018. by Thangabasbam Kalaikavalar M.A. Marimuthu with All India Inter University Medalist 2018-2019 Army Attachment Camp: 60 points by emerging as winners during the academic Revathi V of II B.A Tamil (Redo) has won Bronze Republic Day Camp, New Delhi: CPL Priya Dhamodharan of III B.Com participated year 2017-2018 in Badminton, Ball badminton, Kho-Kho, Medal in 100mts, 200mts and created New Meet Record SUO. Shareen Ibrahim of II B.A English won the silver in the Army Attachment Camp at Secunderabad from Volleyball and Football and runner-up in Basketball and in 200mts in All India Inter University Athletic Meet held medal in Prime Minister Rally in Republic Day Parade 1st January 2019 to 15th January 2019. nd th Handball. The College has also retained the University at Mangalore University, Mangalore from 22 to 28 at New Delhi and she acted as the Contingent Parade Independence Day Parade, Madurai st Blues Champion Trophy from the year of inception November 2018. Commander for the RDC team from 1 January 2019 to SUO R. Hemavarthini of III B.Sc Zoology was the nd except the academic year 2003-2004 for contributing a 2 February 2019. contingent commander and 23 cadets participated Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 64 Sports Stars 65 in the Independence Day Parade at Reserve line 2018 to 20th July 2018 at NCC Training Academy, ground, Madurai on 15th August 2018 and received the Idaiyappatti, Madurai. appreciation from Madurai District Collector.  3 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual Launch Training Camp: Training Camp cum TSC Launch Training Camp from 3rd August 2018 to 12th August 2018 at NCC Training  3 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual and Academy, Idaiyappatti, Madurai. Launch Thalsainik Training Camp I from 25th August 2018 to 3rd September 2018 at Idaiyappatti, Madurai.  5 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual Camp from 3rd September 2018 to 13th September 2018 at  3 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual NCC Training Academy, Idaiyappatti, Madurai. and Launch Thalsainik Training Camp II from 3rd September 2018 to 13th September 2018 at State Level Intercollegiate Drill and Cultural Idaiyappatti, Madurai. Competition:  2 cadets participated in the RDC Launch Training  26 cadets participated in the Heroe’s Day State Level Camp I from 27th October 2018 to 5th November Intercollegiate NCC Drill and Cultural Competition at 2018 at Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai. Bishop Heber College, Trichy on 2nd March 2019 and Cdt Geerthana of I B.A His won the Bronze Medal in  SUO. Shareen Ibrahim of II B.A English participated TSC Written Test. in the RDC Directorate Launch Training Camp II from 21st November 2018 to 30th November 2018 at PSG  22 cadets participated in the Hebat State Level College of Arts and Science. Intercollegiate NCC Drill and Cultural Competition th Inter Group Competition: at St. Joshep College, Trichy on 9 March 2019 and Won Gold medal for Group song and Cdt Geerthana  SGT Vinodhini of III B.A History, SGT. Subhasini J. of I B.A His won the Gold Medal in TSC. of II B.A Soc, SGT Ramajeyam of II B.A Eco and SGT Meenakumari S. of II B.A English participated in the Guard of Honour Inter Group Competition Thalsainik Camp at NCC 12 cadets gave the Guard of Honour to Group Training Academy, Idaiyappatti, Madurai from 11th Commander on 6th February 2019. July 2018 to 20th July 2018. Certificate Examination:  14 Cadets participated in the RDC Inter Group  34 Cadets appeared for the ‘B’ Certificate Competition Camp from 14th August 2018 to 23rd Examination at Meenakshi Govt College, Madurai on August 2018 at NCC Training Academy, Idaiyappatti, 16th February 2019 and 17th February 2019. Madurai.  26 Cadets appeared for the ‘C’ Certificate Examination Combined Annual Training Camp: at Lady Doak College, Madurai on 23rd February 2019  Capt. Dr. Shantha Meena and 40 cadets attended and 24th February 2019. the Combined Annual Training Camp at NCC Training Seminar and Lecture: Academy, Idaiyappatti, Madurai from 20th May 2018 th  80 Cadets participated in a special lecture on “Leaders to 29 May 2018. 2018-2019 Championship Trophy Team Overall for Tomorrow” – Wing Commander S. Dhanushkodi  11 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual Raja, Indian Air Force, Punjab at Lady Doak College Thalsainik Training Camp from 5th June 2018 to 14th on 17th July 2018. June 2018 at NCC Training Academy, Idaiyappatti,  46 Cadets participated in a special lecture on “Job Madurai. Opportunities in Indian Armed Forces” – Lt. Dinesh,  9 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual Indian Army at Lady Doak College on 23rd July 2018. Thalsainik Training Camp from 17th June 2018 to 26th  66 Cadets participated in a special lecture on “Soft June 2018 at NCC Training Academy, Idaiyappatti, Skills” – Mrs. Catherin at Lady Doak College on 27th Madurai. August 2018.  9 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual Blood Donation Camp: Thalsainik Training Camp from 29th June, 2018 to 8th July 2018 at NCC Training Academy , Idaiyappatti, 11 Cadets participated in NCC Day Blood Donation rd Madurai. Camp on 23 November 2018 at Madurai Medical College, Madurai.  14 Cadets participated in the Combined Annual Inter Unit Competition RDC Training Camp from 11h July Capt. Dr. T. Shantha Meena Associate NCC Officer

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Ball Badminton Championship Tournament MKU Badminton Championship Tournament MKU Kho Kho Championship Trophy MKU Weight Lifiting Overall Championship

MKU Basketball Championship Trophy MKU Boxing Championship Trophy Hockey Runner- Up in State Leve Open Tournament MKU Football Runner -Up Trophy

MKU Judo Championship Trophy MKU Kabbadi Championship Trophy MKU Handball Runner -Up Trophy MKU Volleyball Runner -Up Trophy

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Swimming - Overall Trophy in Inter-collegiate V.Hemalakshmi of I M.Com won the MKU Championship Guard of Honour to Group Commander Director General NCC Lt. Gen. P.P. Malhotra’s Tournament Trophy in the Inter collegiate Tournament visit to NTA, Idaiyappatti,Madurai

K.Saratha of II B.Sc Maths won Silver Medal in S.Neelambari of II B.Com won Third place in Over All Winners in All India Thalsainik Camp, Palm Tree Planting Weight Lifting in State Level Chief Minister Trophy HCL Madurai Run New Delhi

V. Revathi won Bronze medals in 100mts and 200mts Dash in 79 All India Inter Athletic championship SUO. Shareen Ibrahim of II B.A English during Republic Day Parade in New Delhi

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Supraja B. II B.Sc Zoology Soundhariya P. II B.A Social Sciences K. Priyadharshini I B.Com

Ancy Christina S. I M.A English M. Ramya I B.A Tamil Josephine Christina Pasangha 18EBG022 Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 72 Kaleidoscope Vibrant Shades 73

S. Sona 18CORE041

Shalini Lahiri II B.Sc Botany

M. Ramya I B.A Tamil T. Dheva Dharshini 17PHY010 Ms. Nissi Karunya E.R Assistant Professor of English

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Dr. M. Krishnan, Vice-Chancellor of Madurai Kamaraj 53rd Graduation Day Kavigai ‘19 University at the 53 rd Graduation Day

71st Annual Sports Day Culmination of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Independence Day LiFE Open House - College Day

Platinum Jubilee Triune Celebrations Platinum Jubilee Triune Celebrations Mega Carnival NTS Volleyball Tournament

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Candle Lighting Service Carol Service Olive 2019 Community Christmas Celebration

Carol Service - Children’s Choir Carol Service - Faculty Choir Faculty Retreat Chaplaincy Training

Lenten Service Students Retreat NTS Retreat Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 78 Knowledge Calls Knowledge Calls 79

National Conference - English International Conference -Tamil Guest Lecture - Physics Hands on Training - Chemistry

Endowment Lecture - History Endowment Lecture - Zoology Negizhchi - Social Sciences Seminar - Economics

Guest Lecture - Biotechnology Guest Lecture - Maths Silver Jubilee Celebration - Computer Science

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Arcadia - English Aianthous - Botany History Day Maths Carnival

Aspira - Social Sciences Clash of Comms - Commerce Phyxplosion - Physics Science Exhibition - Zoology

Elan - Fashion Designing FOFA - Business Administration Oikonomia - Economics

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Environmental Awareness - Avoid Plastics Bee Farm Visit ISLP Cultural Presentation One Day Training Programme on Suicide Prevention

CCM - Film Festival Human Rights Day & Martin Macwan Annual RCPC Workshop for Faculty Release of Short Films - Centre for Women’s Studies Endowment Lecture - Human Rights Unit

Inter School Workshop - Women’s Studies Centre International Women’s Day Cancer Awareness

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A Tribute to the Founder - Aathimai Ver Echoing ‘The Sound of Music’ YRC - Blood Donation Camp Kerala - Flood Relief

Helmet Awareness Programme

Pattimandram - Prof. Solomon Pappiah - Supporting Handloom Kaja Relief Work at Maravankadu, Tanjore Dist Dept. of Commerce

Clean Vaigai Programme - NSS Book Exhibition - J X Miller Library Platinum Jubilee Alumnae Meet Lady Doak College Lady Doak College Back to Contents Back to Contents 86 Blossoms Blossoms 87

B.A. Tamil M.A. Tamil B.Sc Biotechnology M.Sc Biotechnology

B.A. English Aided B.A. English SF B.Sc Botany M.Sc Botany

M.A. English BBA B.Sc Chemistry M.Sc Chemistry

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B.Com Aided B.Com Banking and Insurance M.Com B.Sc Computer Applications

B.Com Computer Applications B.Com Corporate Secretaryship M.Sc Computer Applications B.Sc Information Technology - Management Batch (A)

B.Com Professional Accounting B.Com Honours B.Sc Information Technology - Management Batch (B) M.Sc Information Technology

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B.A Economics (TM) B.A Economics (EM) B.Sc Mathematics SF (A) B.Sc Mathematics SF (B)

M.A Economics B.A History M.Sc Mathematics B.Sc Physics Aided

M.A History B.Sc Mathematics B.Sc Physics with Computer Application M.Sc Physics

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B.A Psychology and Sociology M.Sc Psychology PG Diploma in Counselling and Psychology PGDHRD

B.Sc Zoology M.Sc Zoology PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS Triune Celebrations

Masters in Social Work B.Sc Fashion Designing Opening of Alumnae Store A Feather in Our Cap!

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In Memoriam A Single Star of Twilight AuTô] B£¬Vo BiPôs AYoLÞdÏ AolTQm silent woman with an innocent smile who calls me ‘Preedhi’ with a AMalayalam slang is Mrs. Ammini Francis. Her teaching career spanning a good 35 years and volunteer service for more than 10 years in Self-financed md;Gf;F Xh; milahsk; ePtph;! stream is a testimony of her dedication and commitment to the department Mw;wy; kpf;ftuha;> MWjy; jUgtuha; jpfo;e;jPh;! of Hindi of Lady Doak College. Mrs. Ammini Francis joined Lady Doak College ,d;Kfj;Jld; ,aw;gpay; Jiwapy; vikr; Nrh;j;jPh;! in 1962. The College has enjoyed her proficiency in Hindi for more than xOf;fk; kpf;fth; ePh;! this challenge in her life as a service to God and did it. Mrs. Ammini Francis XahJ vd;Wk; cioj;jth; ePh;! was a Mother teacher who had great concern for her students. She had the ck; Md;kh ,iwtdplk; Nru Ntz;LfpNwhk;! affinity to listen to every student of her class. Being an inexpressible lady of self- Kidth; k. gphpn[l; Nkhp> confidence, she faced many struggles in her life. In spite of all that, she had love towards ,aw;gpay;Jiwj;jiyth; others. I remember very well the days during on-campus question papers setting, when she would ask me about the Hindi friends of other colleges and also about my family with concern. As a strong woman of simple life she always úTWô£¬Vo BiPôs AYoL°u ¨û]YûXLs... shouldered her responsibilities at home, outside and in college. I thank God that our College had the opportunity to have a professor like Mrs. Ammini Francis. With a Nlhf; ngUkhl;b fy;Y}hpapd; mwptpay; Jiwapy; 1979,y; ,aw;gpay; jiw> Nguhrphpah; Mh;. grateful heart, I would like to show my respect with a Big Salute to dear Ammini Ma’am for all that she had done for Mz;lhs; mth;fspd; jiyikg; nghWg;gpy; cUthdJ. 1965ypUe;J mth; gzpapypUe;J Xa;T ngWk; the Hindi department. I hope her soul will be resting peacefully beside God Almighty. tiu (2000) khztpfspd; vjph;fhy tho;f;if Kd;Ndw;wj;jpw;Fk;> ,aw;gpay; Jiwapd; tsh;r;rpf;Fk;> Dr. S. Priti Latha fy;Y}hpf;Fk; mauhJ cioj;J ngUik Nrh;j;jhh;. Assistant Professor & Coordinator ehd; Nguhrphpah; Mz;lhs; mth;fSld; gy Mz;Lfs; gzpahw;wp te;jpUf;fpNwd;. ,aw;gpay; Department of Hindi Jiwj;jiytuhfj;> Njh;Tf; fl;Lg;ghl;lhsuhf ,Uf;Fk;NghJk;> mjw;Fg;gpd;G mth; ,wf;Fk; tiuapYk; ,aw;gpay; JiwapNyh> fy;Y}hpapNyh ve;j tpoh ele;jhYk; mth;fspd; tPl;bw;F Neubahfr; nrd;W re;jpj;J miog;gpjo;fisf; nfhLg;Ngd;. mg;NghJk; mth; Jiwapd; tsh;r;rp gw;wpAk; fy;Y}hpapd; tsh;r;rp gw;wpAk;; vd;dplk; NgRthh;. mtUld; gzpahw;wpajpy; rpytw;iw ,q;Nf gfph;e;Jnfhs;fpNwd;. ,aw;gpay; Jiw Ma;tfj;jpy; khztpfs; kfpo;r;rpahf cs;Ns tUthh;fs;. Nguhrphpah; Mz;lhs; mth;fs; Ma;Tf;$lj;jpy; ,Ue;jhy; ,d;Dk; $Ljy; kfpo;r;rp milthh;fs;. mth;fs; ,aw;gpay; Ma;Tf;$lj;jpYs;s Ma;tf cgfuzq;fis vg;gbg; ghJfhg;ghff; ifahs Ntz;Lk; vd;gij kpFe;j mf;fiwAld; fw;Wf;nfhLg;ghh;. mth; mbg;gil Ma;tf ,aw;gpay; fy;tpiaj; jpwikahf vy;yh khztpfSf;Fk; GhpAk;gbahf kpfj;njspthf vLj;Jiug;ghh;. Nguhrphpah; Mz;lhs; mth;fs; tPl;by; %j;jkfshf gpwe;J mg;gh> mk;kh> jq;if> jk;gp ,th;fspd; Kd;Ndw;wj;jpw;F vg;gb cioj;jhNuh mJNghyNt ek; fy;Y}hpapd; Kd;Ndw;wj;jpw;Fk; ,aw;gpay; Jiwapd; tsh;r;rpf;Fk; Neuk;> fhyk; ghh;f;fhky; fLikahf cioj;jhh;. Nguhrphpah; Mh;.Mz;lhs; Nghy Kd;dh; gzpGhpe;j gyhpd; $l;L ciog;ghy; ek; fy;Y}hp ngUtsh;r;rp ngw;Ws;sJ. ehk; kp];.Nfl;b tpy;fhf;]; kw;Wk; Nlhf; mk;ikahiug; ghh;j;jjpy;iy. Mdhy;> Nguhrphpah; Mz;lhs; mth;fs; Nlhf; mk;ikahh; fhyj;jpNyNa gzpf;F te;Jtpl;lhh;. kp];. Nfl;b tpy;fhf;]; kw;wk; Nlhf; ,th;fspd; fditg; Nguhrphpah; Mz;lhs; Nghd;w ek; Kd;dhs; Nguhrphpah;fSk;> fy;Y}hp Copah;fSk; Nrh;e;J edthf;fp cs;sdh;. ,j;jifa khz;gpw;Fhpa Nguhrphpah; Kidth; Mh;.Mz;lhs; mth;fs; gpg;uthp 10Mk; ehs; md;W ,aw;ifnaa;jpdhh;. md;dhhpd; Md;kh rhe;jpaila gpuhh;j;jpf;fpNwd;. jpU. A. rutzd;> ,sepiyf; fk;kpah;> ,aw;gpay; Jiw

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A Tribute to Dr. Balraj Sokkappa – A Remarkable Human Being

“The purpose of our lives is to Dr. Christianna Singh, Principal, Lady Doak College, give birth to the best which is within had had the privilege and honour of meeting with this us,” and Dr. Balraj Sokkappa quite towering personality, this great soul with a heart of literally lived his life focusing on gold, just a few weeks before heaven staked its claim on and sharing his best with the world him. That she was overwhelmed by his simple, down- at large. This renowned scientist, to-earth and intelligent discourse is to say the least. Dr. strong, spry and simple, passed on Christianna Singh said that the people need to know to his heavenly abode on the 23rd about exceptional human beings like Dr. Sokkappa, even of December 2018, leaving behind if it meant, in a wee way, through this article in our an inspiring legacy of Charity that College Magazine. few can match. Here was gentleman for whom ‘giving’ His valiant battle with cancer is another inspiring was a way of life! story! Knowing that his sojourn on the earth was drawing An eminent scientist, Dr. Sokkappa, in the words of to a close, Dr. Sokkappa called up each of his friends, his nephew-in-law, Mr. Prasad David, “contributed to and his sister and brother, to bid them goodbye. Sweety the Apollo mission to the Moon in 1969.” His expertise aunty, as we all affectionately call Dr. Sokkappa’s little and service was much sought after by countries such sister, told me that when he called her and said goodbye, as Singapore and Germany, when it came to Air Traffic she “wanted to shout and tell him Not to go” but had Control Systems. This great son of the soil did both his to swallow her pain of parting, knowing that he knew it hometown, Madurai, and his homeland, India, very was time. proud. As a humble man of God, for Dr. Sokkappa, ‘Work Sweety aunty proudly recalled the first time she was Worship, and Duty, Divine.’ He spared no effort to heard the phrase ‘standing ovation’ was when her ensure that millions of passengers, the world over, were big brother, Balraj Sokkappa, was honoured with it safe because of his stellar contribution to “the success when the then Vice-Chancellor of Madras University, in aviation.” With an ever innovative, generative mind Dr. Lakshmanaswamy Mudaliar, asked the audience readily contributing to taking that one step that would present at the Convocation ceremony to give Sokkappa be the giant leap for all mankind, Dr. Balraj Sokkappa’s a standing ovation, for he not only bagged almost every name goes down the annals of major scientific services prize an engineering student in those days could, but and research around the world. also scored above 75% in all the four years of his study at Being one the world’s topmost scientists did not deter the prestigious Coimbatore Engineering College! He was Dr. Sokkappa from doing what he enjoyed most: Living one of those early few to have been conferred with the a life of Charity, quite literally, ‘Giving’ till it hurt! He B. E. Honours degree. retired to a scenic little countryside, Sequim, in Seattle, All of 83, dear Sweety aunty’s memories of her USA, with his American wife, Betty, and their children, darling brother and her inspiring family are still so vivid. now grown up and gone on to make a life of their own. She said that Sokkappa was an excellent student right His love for the skies complemented, rather well, his life- from school, scoring 132 upon 100 in Mathematics at long romance with the earth! Dr. Sokkappa’s orchards St. Mary’s School, Madurai. Even back then, aunty said, were the talk of the town. He nurtured them with Balraj Anna was, first of all, a Fine human being. He would TLC (Tender, Loving, Care). And in return, his orchards even plait her hair and feed her, when their mother was yielded the most exquisite of fruit, and in abundance! Dr. sick, and take her to school. Later on, when aunty went Sokkappa lovingly bottled his bounteous blessings - jams to spend time with his family in Seattle, the big brother and preserves, which he joyfully gifted to friends when took his baby sister to experience the Niagara wonder! they came to visit. How she treasures each moment spent with her brother! “Life is never over for those who give,” and so is She shared beautiful nuggets on how much loved Dr. Dr. Balraj Sokkappa’s! Having learnt of our need for Sokkappa was by his friends too. classrooms here in Lady Doak College from his little sister Dr. Balraj Sokkappa’s passing, is indeed, an irreparable and our amazing alumna, Ms.Sweety Chinnaiah, Dr. loss to his beloved family and the bereaved world of Sokkappa’s large-hearted Gift finally found an aesthetic science, but his extraordinary legacy of loving and giving- niche in the form of the Dr.Betty Chinnaiah Multimedia the twin edifices that stand the test of time, tell of a tale Theatre with State-of-the art equipment! Naming it of a life well spent in making our world a significantly after his erstwhile, eminent paediatrician sister, Dr. better place. Betty Chinnaiah, who incidentally, was the first resident Dr. Beatrice Anne D’Couto doctor of Lady Doak College, gave this self-effacing, great Head, PG & Research Department of English brother, joy untold!

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