— 1 — Editorial Board Patron Shri.L.Gopalakrishnan, Managing Trustee - PSG & Sons’ Charities. President R.Mahendran, PSG Arts Alumni Association. Advisor Dr.B.Murali, HOD - M.Sc. Software Systems. Editorial Board Members Dr.R.Swaranalatha, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Management Sciences - Retail Management. Ms.R.Poornima, Co-ordinator - PSG Arts Alumni Association. Ms.D.Brindha, Assistant Professor, Visual Communication & Electronic Media. Designer Mr.C.Senthil Kumar, Instructor, Visual Communication & Electronic Media. — 2 — Contents Patron Speaks ................................................................................................................................................... 1 President speaks ............................................................................................................................................... 2 PSG Arts Alumni Association ........................................................................................................................... 3 Campus Activities Inauguration of Manavar Manram (Aided) .................................................................................................... 4 Inauguration of Manavar Manram (Unaided) ............................................................................................... 4 Launch of Young Indians ................................................................................................................................ 4 Independence Day Celebrations ..................................................................................................................... 4 Vinayagar Chathurthi Celebration .................................................................................................................. 5 Placement Centre Inauguration ...................................................................................................................... 5 Wizards ‘19 ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Heartbeat 2019 ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Wahap Cell - Street Play ................................................................................................................................... 5 Academic Activities Research Paper Presentation in International Congress ............................................................................. 6 Guest lecture on Cyber Security & Block Chain Technology ....................................................................... 6 Guest lecture on ‘Interpersonal Effectiveness’ .............................................................................................. 6 National Seminar on ‘Current Trends in Nanoscience and Nano-Biotechnology’ .................................... 7 Workshop on ‘Acquiring Proficiency in Communication Skills for International Business’ ..................... 7 Book Publication and Awards ......................................................................................................................... 7 National Workshop on ‘Stem Cell Research and Techniques’ ..................................................................... 7 Extracurricular Activities Pride Film Festival ............................................................................................................................................. 8 State-Level Intercollegiate Literary Competitions ........................................................................................ 8 Report on Pre – Placement Talk ...................................................................................................................... 9 Visual Arts Workshop: ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Guest Lecture on ‘Service above Self’ ............................................................................................................. 9 Acting and Theatre Workshop ......................................................................................................................... 9 Workshop on Basic Crochet .......................................................................................................................... 10 — 3 — Guest Lecture on News Reporting & Consumption ................................................................................... 10 I-quiz ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 New Media Platforms for Presenting Social Issues & Sensitizing Students’ Volunteerism ................... 11 Crafts Bazaar ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Quiz Competition ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Script Writing Workshop: ............................................................................................................................... 12 Mou Signing Ceremony, Le Expo and Start-Up Challenge ......................................................................... 12 National Level Quiz Competition Winners ................................................................................................... 13 Workshop on Plant Tissue Culture Techniques .......................................................................................... 14 Visual Effects Workshop ................................................................................................................................. 14 Extension Activities ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Handloom Day Fashion Show 2019 .............................................................................................................. 14 Exuberance 2K19 ............................................................................................................................................ 15 World Tourism Day Celebrations .................................................................................................................. 15 Guest lecture on ‘Awareness on Career Opportunities in Insurance Sector’ .......................................... 16 Post-Doctoral Researchers Networking Tour – 2019 ................................................................................. 16 Sports Activities National Level .................................................................................................................................................. 17 External Tournaments ................................................................................................................................... 17 State Level ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 Bharthiar University Inter Collegiate Tournaments ................................................................................... 18 Alumni Association News Scholarship ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 Teachers’ Day 2019 ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Curry Masala – 2019 ....................................................................................................................................... 20 12th Annual General Meeting: ........................................................................................................................ 21 Silver Jubilee Reunion ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Get-together of B.Sc. Zoology, 1990–93 ....................................................................................... .............. .22 Alumni News.................................................................................................................................................... 23 — 4 — Patron Speaks Dear Alumni, Greetings! Glad to see the next edition of ‘CASIANS,’ the PSG Arts Alumni Newsletter. With the inauguration of Manavar Manram for this academic year 2019-20, I am happy to note that the activities happening in the campus, departments and alumni association have increased greatly. It is delightful to see a plethora of activities highlighting this quarter. Congratulations on the grand success of ‘Curry Masala 2019,’ the annual event of our Alumni Association and wish to see more participation in the coming years. My hearty wishes to Mr.R.Mahendran, who has been elected the President of PSG Arts Alumni Association. It is a pride to see a number of our alumni for their notable appointments at various State and National offices. My best wishes to each one of them. It is indeed memorable to see the reunions and get-togethers of our alumni at their alma mater to cherish and relive their memories. Keep yourself and the newsletter updated to remain closer to your alma mater as well as the