The department of Foods and Nutrition organized one day Guest Lecture programme on the topic ” The coming age of personalized nutrition” on 22/06/2017 (Thursday). The chief guest was Mrs.Janani Tamilvanan, CEO and founder, Geneobe Wellness, Chennai

REPORT FOR THE III-NATIONAL CONFERENCE

On

RECENT TRENDS IN CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

(In Commemoration of National Science Day)

 

The National Conference on “Recent Trends in chemical and Biological Sciences” was conducted by the Department of Chemistry on 2^nd March 2017 (Friday) funded by  UGC-Autonomous.

More than 300 delegates from various Institutions and companies registered   to participate in the conference.  The inaugural session was started with the prayer song by UG Chemistry Students followed by lighting of the Kuthuvilaku by the dignitaries.

Dr.N. Thenmozhi, Head of the Department of Chemistry,  delivered the welcome address in which she expressed her sincere gratitude to the chief guests  .Dr.C. Ramanathan, Assistant professor of Chemistry, School of Physical, Chemical and Applied Sciences, Pondicherry University, Dr.K. Parthasarathy, Research Officer, Siddha Central Research Institute, Central Council for Research in Siddha, Ministry of Ayush, Arumbakam, Thiru.D.Maninathan, Secretary and Dr.P.N.Sudha, Principal, D.K.M College for Women (Autonomous), Vellore-1. She also welcomed the gathering.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr.P.N Sudha, Principal, D.K.M College for Women (Autonomous), Vellore-1. Madam highlighted the importance of women empowerment, women noble laureates and also encouraged the students to take up research in future. She also appreciated the Department of Chemistry for conducting the conference in a short duration of time.

The theme of the conference was presented by Dr.K.Vijayalakshmi,    Assistant Professor of Chemistry. She highlighted the quotes of Edward Teller: “Science of today is the technology of tomorrow”. She emphasized the importance of celebrating  National Science Day, on 28^th February, in commemoration with the discovery of  Raman Effect by Indian Physicist Sir Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman. She added that this conference will pave an ideal platform for the youth to share and discuss recent findings   in research.

The souvenir was released by the Secretary Thiru.D. Maninathan and it was received by the chief guest Dr. C. Ramanathan and Dr.P.N. Sudha, Principal. While giving the felicitations, he congratulated the department of chemistry for arranging such a conference. Dr.M. Nagarathinam, Associate Professor of Chemistry proposed the Vote of Thanks.

In the first technical session Dr.C.R.Ramanathan was welcomed and introduced by Dr. S. Sashikala, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. He delivered the keynote address on the topic “Designing Novel Chiral Molecules for Asymmetric Organocatalysis”. He explained about the importance of the study of the chiral molecules on organic reactions. He also discussed the conceptual way of designing, synthesizing of chiral molecules and its applications in various fields. Mrs.R.Bharathi Priyadarshini, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, proposed the vote of thanks to Dr.C.R.Ramanathan.

 

In the second technical session, Dr.T.Gomathi, Assistant Professor of Chemistry welcomed and introduced the Chief guest Dr.K.Parthasarathy, Research Officer, Siddha Central Research Institute, Central Council for Research in Siddha, Ministry of Ayush, Arumbakam, Chennai. The chief guest Dr.K.Parthasarathy, delivered the keynote address on the topic “Structural characterization of drug substances by using modern spectroscopic techniques”. He explained about “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients” used in Pharmacological activities and also discussed about quality, safety, and efficacy of the drug.  Mrs.J.Saranya, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, proposed the vote of thanks for his enthusiastic talk and motivations for the women students to become a researcher in industry and she also thanked the participants for their outstanding interactions.

Totally 80 abstracts were accepted to be published in the souvenir and the scholars were called upon to present their papers in the conference for oral / poster. Posters were exhibited in PG chemistry lab and oral presentations were conducted in the conference hall in two sessions. Dr.S.Guganathan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Muthurangam College for Arts, Vellore and Dr. Caleb Nobel Chander, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Voorhees College, Vellore acted as judge for the poster as well as oral presentation.

Mrs. G. Aswini, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, made arrangements for                             the distribution of certificates and prize. In the valedictory session, Dr.N.Thenmozhi, and Dr.S. Guganathan distributed the prizes and certificates to the winners for poster presentation. Dr.K. Parthasarathy and Dr. Caleb Nobel Chander distributed the prizes and certificates to the winners for oral presentations. The feedback form was distributed to the students and outside participants. The participants mentioned that the invited lectures and the paper presentation were highly informative, for the students as well as for the researchers. They appreciated the hospitality and excellent arrangements made by the institution.

Finally the Vote of thanks was given by Dr.S. Santha Lakshmi, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. She thanked each and every one who had contributed to make the conference a grand success. She personally extended her thanks to the invited chief guests,  judges, colleagues, audio-visual supporter, photographer, professors from various colleges and students for gracing the occasion for grand success. Finally the conference ended with the National Anthem.

A Guest Lecture

On

Language and Literature: Interpretation to Communication

By Dr. Neena Mano

Assistant Professor,

Department of English,

Bharathi Women’s College, Chennai.

 

The Department of English as a team under the leadership of Ms. V.P. Gayathri, HOD organized a guest lecture on 03.03.2017. The chief Guest Dr. Neena Mano , Assistant Professor, Department of English, Bharathi Women’s College, Chennai delivered a  lecture on the topic “ Language and Literature: Interpretation to Communication”.

 

The event began with invoking the blessings of the Almighty.  Ms. V.P. Gayathri, Head, Department of English welcomed the gathering and  Dr. P. N . Sudha, Principal, DKM College for Women,  delivered the presidential address. Dr. M. Manimozhi , Assistant Professor and Ms. S. Monisha Guest lecturer acted as the masters of ceremony. A key feature of the event was the inauguration of the literary club “LETTERS” by  Dr. Neena Mano and the Principal Dr.P.N. Sudha.

 

The chief Guest Dr. Neena Mano  addressed the students on how to develop language skills on their own. Her speech was divided into three parts. In the first part, she focused on how to develop the LSRW skills. In the second part she distributed pictures to the students and she asked them to scrutinize the picture after which they were asked to speak about the picture.  Then she compared the act of reading the picture to the act of reading a book viz., first one scans a book, then looks for a specific point and then critically analyzes it. In the last part she covered the recent trends in literature with a special focus on postcolonial theory, binary oppositions and the centre-margin dynamics .

 

Prizes and certificates were distributed to winners of various competitions like Essay, poetry recitation, poster presentation, spell – bee, power point presentation, literary pageant and so on  which were conducted as  part of the activities of the English Association for the academic year  2016-2017. The prize distribution was followed by a student’s cultural programme.

 

The programme came to an end with the vote of thanks proposed by Mrs. M.Gayathri Assistant Professor, Department of English, followed by the National Anthem.

The HOD Ms.V.P. Gayathri welcomes the gathering

 

 

Presidential Address by the Principal Dr. P. N. Sudha

 

 

The Chief Guest Dr.Neena Mano begins her Address 

 

 

Into the Speech

 

 

 

Prize Distribution

 

 

Department of Economics, Thiruvalluvar university, Vellore and DKM College for Women(Autonomous) jointly organized Vellore Vallal Shri. N. Krishnaswamy Mudaliar Memorial lecture on 20.02.2017 at 10.00 a.m on the theme “Higher Education – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”.

Dr. K. Ameenal Bibi, YRC Program Officer and YRC Volunteer participated in the Interstate YOUTH RED CROSS Training Cum Study Camp at IRCC, Odisha from 27.01.17 to 31.01.17.

Our YRC Volunteer  Vindhiya , III B.Sc., Mathematics won III Place in the Quiz Competition on 30.01.17

 

Report

The program started with inaugural function followed by prayer song. Then welcome address was conveyed by Mrs.ThendralArasi Head of the Department of Psychology, followed by presidential address by Principal Dr.P.N. Sudha. Hounoring the guest by Mrs.Amsa Head of the Department and Physical Director, and the key note address was delievered by Mr.Dinesh Gajendran Director Of Audacious Dreams Foundation. Finally vote of thanks was delivered by Mrs.AmudhaSelvi Assistant Professor of Psychology Department.

DAY 1 (3/1/17)

On January 3^rd 2017,The training sessions started by Naz team Mr.Vivek, Mr.Prem, Mr.Sunil, and Ms.Rajini and was supported by Adaucious dreams foundation team Mr.Mathivanan. Followed by 1^st session introduction, group division and warm up games were given on the same day 2^nd session started with Netball skills session which includes catching and throwing, all passes position and basic rules on court were given. And following 3^rd session lecture on life skills- Communication and Peer pressure were taught and the day end up with feedback session, snacks distribution and wrap up.

DAY 2 (4/1/17)

On January 4^th 2017 started with previous day review and fitness drills. In the 1^st session the netball skills session including two feet landing and pivot were given. In the 2^nd session started with practical session on netball game, focus on foot work. Following the 2^nd session, the 3^rd session was about Life skill-menstruation and hygiene were given, and the it came to an end with feedback session, snacks distribution and wrap up.

DAY 3 (5/1/17)

On January 5^th started with previous day review and warm up games.  In the 1^st session, netball skills session shooting and single dodge. And the 3^rd session was life skill- basics on HIV. The 4^th session started with netball skills session- hand over the ball and shadowing. And the 5^th session was about preparation for net ball tournament and the 6^th session was netball match practice with the rules. Following the 6^th session, the 7^th session was lectured on life skills-Know your rights and finally the day came to an end by feedback session, snack distribution and wrap up.

DAY 4 (7/1/17)

On January 7^th, started with previous day review and warm up games followed by Netball tournament between 8 teams, M & E questionnaire were filled and the winners were announced. The winners were SPARTAN’s team who banged 1^st place lead by captain A.S.Nivetha , 2^nd place was banged by BLOCKBUSTERS team lead by captain S.Aamira Zackiya and the 3^rd place was banged by FIRE BIRDS team lead by S.Maithreyee. At the end it was a send off program followed by feedback session, snack distribution and wrap up.

VALIDICTORY FUNCTION (9/1/17)

Mrs.Safeena Assistant Professor of Psychology Department conveyed welcome address. Mr. Dinesh Gajendran gave key note address. The winners and participants were honoured with certificates by Mrs.Amsa Physical Director, Mrs. Vidya Head of Microbiology Department and Ms.Angeline Mercy Assistant Professor of English Department. Mrs.Amudha Selvi Assistant Professor of Psychology Department presented the report of 5days training program. At the end of the program vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs.Geetha Assistant professor of Psychology Department.

 

NSS Programme

1. On 5.01.2017 voters awareness rally and a meeting was conducted, collector of Vellore Mr. Ramu IAS was the chief guest 150 of the NSS volunteers participated and 4 of the P.O’s took incharge of the meeting.
   
2. On 30-01-017 Leprosy Eradication day was conducted. G.V.M.C took in charge of conducting rally and a awareness campaign. 75 of our college NSS volunteers and 3 NSS P.O’S participated in the programme.
3. NSS Special Camp-23-12-16 to 29-12-16.
4. Vivekananda’s Birthday was celebrated as youth Day on 12-01.2017. as per the instruction from J.D office on that day a meeting was conducted on the title “ Cashless Economy and its advantages”. Prof Dr. K. Arulanandam., H.O.D of Computer Science Department, Government Thirumagal Mills College gave a special lecture on the topic. 250 students participated in the programme.