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A Workshop on French Cuisine

SUBBALAKSHMI LAKSHMIPATHY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TVR NAGAR, ARUPPUKOTTAI ROAD, MADURAI - 625 022 PH : 0452- 391 8609 E-MAIL : SLCS@SLCS.IN WEB : WWW.RLINSTITUTES.EDU.IN

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Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management (MC & HM)

French Cuisine – 04/10/2017 The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a French Cuisine Workshop for the students of Lady Doak College (French Department) - Madurai on 04.10.2017 at 9.30 a.m.

The chief guest, Chef, Nethaji Dasarathan , Food and Beverage Director , Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines , USA, inaugurated the workshop in the presence of our Principal, Dr.P. Saravanan .In total 66 students & 2 faculty members from the Department of French participated in the workshop.

Mr. C.Sureshkumar, Head of the Department gave the welcome address. The Chief Guest, Chef. Nethaji Dasarathan, described the origin of French cuisine and its importance. He demonstrated the method for preparing four delicious dishes. The students actively participated and also prepared two delicacies which were appreciated by everybody. The day was fruitful for them and they gained insight into the innovative world of French Cuisine.

They were provided with Participation Certificates and were bid adieu at 3.00 p.m.

Our Principal Dr.P.Saravanan Speaking during the Inauguration

Mr.C.Suresh kumar, HoD, MC & HM addressing the gathering

Chef. Nethaji Dasarathan performing a “DEMO” on French Cuisine

The Tasty Part

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Students of Lady Doak College being felicitated by our Principal, Dr.P.Saravanan on the occasion of French Cuisine Workshop

Students of Lady Doak College being felicitated by our Principal, Dr.P.Saravanan on the occasion of French Cuisine Workshop

Campus Recruitment Training As Part of Campus Recruitment Training, The Department of Commerce gave a special training for two days on 31-10-2017 and 0111-2017 to the students who were to attend the City Union Bank interview.The students were trained in three areas of specialization viz. Communicative English, Aptitude and Banking concepts by Mr.Sivakumar, Ms.Vichitra & Mr.Eswaran, respectively.

Faculty Development Programme The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Faculty Development Programme for the faculty members at our college campus. Dr. P. Saravanan, Principal, welcomed the gathering. The Resource Person (Chief Guest), Mr. Sandip Chothe, Training Manager, Fleet Management, Mumbai, enlightened the faculty members by explaining the various aspects of teaching and learning processes. Mr. C. Sureshkumar, Head, Dept of MCHM, the Programme Co-ordinator, addressed the faculty members and expressed the reasons for organizing this programme.

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CHEFTASTIC - Cookery Competition The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Inter Department Cooking competition “CHEFTASTIC�.

The students of various departments participated in the programme.The Programme Co-ordinator was Mr. Anand, Asst Professor. The Principal inaugurated the competition following which the Head of the Department welcomed the team members and explained the rules and regulations of the cookery competition. The programme started enthusiastically, and the competitors came Students receiving their prize from the dignitaries. out with innovative dishes. Chef. K. Suresh, Hotel Fortune Pandian, Madurai was the chief guest and judge. The participants were provided with Participantion Certificates and the winners were awarded attractive prizes and certificates.

Inauguration of the Association Cell The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Association Cell. It includes Event Management, Food Production Association, Food and Beverage Service Association, Bakery Association and Housekeeping & Front Office Association. The Staff members nominated a few of the II & III year students as Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Joint Secretary and Treasurer of the Association Cell based on parameters such as Area of specialization, attitude, discipline, work performance, sportiveness, and punctuality.

Mr. Prasanna Bashyam, III year, was selected as the Chairman, Mr. Karan Singhaal II year as the Vice Chairman, Mr. Mohammed Fazil III year as Secretary, Mr.Karthick-.II year as Joint Secretary and Mr.Thirumal Raj , II year as the Treasurer.

Department of Animation

Office Bearers of the Association Cell along with their Faculty Members.

Thiagarajar College of Engineering , B.Arch students Visit to SLCS

Professors and students from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai, Department of Architecture, visited the Animation Department.

The role and importance of 3D software in the Architectural field were explained by 4

Mr. P. Kishore Kumar, Instructor, Animation Department. The creative work of our students was displayed. The Head of the Department, Mr. P.Thirunavukkarasu, spoke about the animation course of our college.

Mr.P.Kishore Kumar explaining the usage of Autodesk Maya in Architectural Field

Students during the session

Astonishing facts about Mahatma Gandhi- The Father of our Nation We all know Mahatma Gandhi as the man who led our country to freedom. But we know little about some smaller and more astonishing facts about his life.

The following are some facts about Mahatma Gandhi that are mostly unknown: Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize 5 times

M. K. Gandhi was responsible for the Civil Rights movement in 4 continents and 12 countries

The funeral procession of Mahatma Gandhi was 8 kilometers long

Great Britain, the country against whom he fought for independence, released a stamp honouring him, 21 years after his death

Most relics of Gandhiji including the clothes he wore when he was shot are still preserved in Gandhi Museum, Madurai

Gandhiji served in the army during the Boer war – he crusaded against violence since the time he realized the horrors of war

Mahatma Gandhi walked/traveled almost 18 kilometers a day throughout his lifetime which is enough to walk around the world twice over

Mahatma Gandhi corresponded with a lot of people – Tolstoy, Einstein and Hitler were among the many

Gandhiji was not present during Nehru’s tryst of destiny speech to celebrate independence

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He never held an official position in any political body during the final years of his life

He was thinking of dissolving the Congress a day before he died

Steve Jobs was a fan of Mahatma Gandhi – his round glasses are not only similar but also a tribute

Gandhiji had a set of false teeth, which he carried in a fold of his loin cloth

There are 53 major roads (excluding the smaller ones) in India, and 48 roads outside India that are named after him

Mahatma Gandhi promoted football in his non-violent campaign against racial discrimination

Mahatma Gandhi spoke English with an Irish accent, for one of his first teachers was an Irishman

The first & the only Indian to have been accorded the “TIME Person Of The Year” title.

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL – BANGALORE (An Autonomous Institution of University Grants Commission)

NAAC Headquarters, Bangalore 6

NAAC & AUTONOMY – Frequently Asked Questions 1.What is NAAC ?

NAAC refers to National Assessment and Accreditation Council.It is located in Bangalore.It has no branches.

2.What is IQAC? Once the College is accredited the NAAC will be renamed as IQAC.(i.e) Internal Quality Assurance Cell.

3.What is Autonomy?

Autonomy is a status given to a college for preparing their own syllabus and conducting examinations.

4.What is the relation between NAAC and Autonomy?

Autonomous status will be given to the NAAC Accredited Colleges only.So,to avail the Autonomous status NAAC Accreditation is essential.

5.What is the Grading System following in NAAC? NAAC awards grades from 01.07.2016 as follows.

Points

Letter Grade

Status

3.76-4.00

A++

Accredited

3.51-3.75 3.01-3.50 2.76-3.00 2.51-2.75 2.01-2.50 1.51-2.00

A+ A B++ B+ B C

Accredited Accredited Accredited Accredited Accredited Accredited

< 1.50

D

Not Accredited

6.What are the various aspects which are considered for the Grading Systems?

Seven aspects are considered for awarding the grades.

They are 1.Curricular Aspects 2.Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 3.Research, Consultancy and Extension 4.Infrastructure and Learning Resources 5.Student Support and Progression 6.Governance and Leadership 7.Innovative Practices 7

‘‘Be the Change You want to See in the world’’ - Mahatma Gandhi

SUBBALAKSHMI LAKSHMIPATHY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE (An Autonomous & ISO 9001:2008 Institution) Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University & Re-Accredited by NAAC with B Status

TVR Nagar, Aruppukottai Road, Madurai - 625 022

Ph : 0452- 391 8609 e-mail : slcs@slcs.in web : www.rlinstitutes.edu.in