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Purple Heys 2018!

Issue : 14 May 2019

Purples Day Out! “No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth.” - Robert Southey

It was yet again a time to celebrate and relive the cherished memories of college life. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women was proud indeed to host the Mega Alumni Meet at our college premises on the 8 t h of December, 2018 .

Purples Day Out turned out to be a beautiful amalgam of the oldand the new, of tradition and novelty, of the infallible constant that define Krishnammal and the variables that are necessary for progress. It was truly a remarkable sight to see so many women come together to celebrate their youthful days as they filled the campus with joy and life, yet again.

An ineffable aura of joy and elation pervaded the campus of Krishnammal, as friends greeted each other with warm hugs and an instinctive smile on their faces. From students who have recently finished their journey in the college to the first student to have ever graduated from the college, the day celebrated the friendships that were formed and maintained through the years.

GRG BRAND AMBASSADORS

Distinguished Alumni Awardees 2018

Singapore Alumni Meet 2019 “Home is where the heart is.” It was a joyous occasion to meet with the buddies away from our alma mater, our second home. The gathering however brought back the cherished memories of the past as we continue to foster relationships for the future.

Our Principal Dr. S. Nirmala hosted the alumni meet at Singapore from 27th to 28th May, 2019.

Prof. S. Balasubramanian, Director for GRG Centre for Advanced Studies visited National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University.

Adding Feathers to our Cap! Commandant’s Gold Medal was awarded to Capt. N.V. Kavitha by Brigadier Tapan Lal Shah for being first in Order of Merit during Refresher Course at Officers Training Academy, Gwalior during July 2018.

Capt. N.V.Kavitha was also given Excellence Award (2018-19) by Commodore Vijesh Kumar Garg, DDG, TN, P&AN Directorate and DDG’s Commendation Card 2018-19

F/Cdt R, Arthy being honoured for receiving All India Bronze Medal for Best

Cadet Event during Republic Day Camp at New Delhi.

She also participated in Youth Exchange Program (YEP) at Bhutan in 2018 and she was the only female cadet from South India.

Sgt Kalaiyarashi was trained to jump from a height of 1200 feet using a parachute at Agra and represented Tamilnadu at All India Thal Sainik Camp.

Our Student Parliamentarian geographically that NYPF was a perfect picture of united India in diversity. It served as a platform to debate and discuss various issues of the country that, post the event each and every individual knew a person from all the states in the nation.

Asvitha had a chance to visit Ambedkar International Centre too on 26th Feb, where the competition took place and was privileged to be one

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entral Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs conducts National Youth Festival every year. This year it was a mega event with

active participation of youth across the countryrenaming the event as National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF). Organized by the NSS wing, the competition took place at 3 stages: District, State and National. Four topics were given at each stage that took place in the model of elocution and parliamentary set up with the finals at New Delhi.

With district level at Coimbatore, state level at Chennai and National level at New Delhi, Asvitha represented Coimbatore at the National event as a delegate in Vigyan Bhavan on 27th February, where Hon. Prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi addressed the students. Nearly 2000 members between the age group of 18-25 took part in the event from all parts of the country. The event indeed connected India culturally, ethnically, linguistically, religiously and

amongst the voice of new India. The program was telecasted live on DD National and the video was uploaded

on

YouTube.

(https://youtu.be/cWlaUuNsJ94) “Journey to New Delhi for NYPF didn't just provide me a platform to express my thoughts and opinions about India but it took me to the next step of becoming a better citizen of the country through active participation in the society,” recounts Asvitha.

Thus it was a memorable experience of one week that made all events nostalgic and remarkable.

Purple Homecoming Dept of M.Com

Tree Planting Event on Purples Day out

Department of M.Com organized a community service programme along with the Alumni to mark the 15th year of inception of the Department of M.Com. The Alumni planted 50 tree saplings at Bannari on 8th December, 2018.

Dept. of IT

The Department of IT gathered its alumni members about 50 of them and interacted with the students about their memories down the lane. The alumni were shown a presentation of the department activities followed by games conducted by the juniors.

Mathematics

Department of Mathematics celebrated its alumna Dr. B. Tamilselvi, who received Nation Builder Award. To foster their relationship with the department, saplings were given away to the alumni. Dr. S. Chitra, former Head of the Department gave sapling to Mrs. S. Selvi first batch student in 1978. Mrs. Geetha Mukund former Associate Professor gave sapling to Mrs. A. Parameswari, first batch student in 1978 and Dr. B. Tamilselvi, former Head of the Department gave sapling to Mrs. Suganthi, a second batch student. The Alumni enjoyed the Classical dance that was performed by the current students with enthusiasm and laughter.

Zoology

Two of the alumni members of Department of Zoology, Dr. Banumathy, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, HOD (Academic)- Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and Manju Baskar, Squadron Leader, Air Wing Commander, Indian Air Force were recognized as Best Alumni of the year.

Dr. Sharmila Banu, Orator, alumni of Department of Zoology, was one of the guest speakers of the day. In commemoration of 40th year of establishment of the Department, a Department Alumni meet was organized as a part of Purple’s Day out. Mrs. Vasanthi, Former HOD, Mrs. Felicia and Mrs. Akthar graced the occasion with their presence.

Alumni members of various batches also participated.

Manju Baskar, Squadron Leader, Air Wing Commander, Indian Air Force was recognized as Best Alumni of the year. (Left: Meeting with Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi)

Catchup with Campus News GRG Centenary Celebrations Basketball at Sports Arena

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women organized a GRG Centenary Trophy 2018 “State Level Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament for Women” from 18th – 20th July 2018 at GRG Centenary Sports Arena.

The championship was held as a part of the Centenary celebrations of GRG Trust, the tournament witnessed players from top colleges including players from M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Ethiraj College from Chennai, Lady Doak College from Madurai, Hindustan University, Chennai, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, Namakkal Pavai Engineering College and PSG College of Arts and Science and PSGR Kris hnammal College from Coimbatore.

Chennai’s M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women emerged as winners at the finals of the GRG Basketball Championship and won a cash prize of Rs 25, 000 and the overall championship Trophy.

Our College Magazine has won the Best College Magazine Award from Divyodaya for the year 2017-18.

Evanza Department of B.Voc (Garment Designing) and B.Sc (Costume Design and Fashion) organized a mega Inter Collegiate event EVANZA’19 on 2 n d Feb 2019.

Mr. N. J. Sathya, Leading Costume Designer in film industry, inaugurated the Mega event. More than 15 Colleges had participated and presented around 100 costumes on the stage. ‘Kids fashion show’ was organized and the costumes were designed by II B.Voc (Garment Designing) students. The Chief Guest for valedictory function was Mrs. K. Jayashree , Proprietor of “Iraivi Boutique” Chennai.

She is the beloved sister of famous Film Star Vijay Sethupathy. Mrs.Jayashree along with the other judges Dr. Asrutha and Mr. Manoj distributed the prizes ; more than 150 garments were designed by PSGR Krishnammal College students and it was presented on the stage.

Ms. Vineetha Mary MA English Literature Batch 2016

It

is said that college days are the best

years in any student's life and this is certainly true in my case as I fondly

well-wishers. I firmly believe that I am now able to

recall my days spent as a Masters student of

successfully integrate myself as an international

Literature in Krishnammal. Being a part of this

student meeting the requirements of a foreign

esteemed institution helped me to grow in ways that

university all thanks to the feedback I received

I never thought were possible! I still love and cherish

during my period of study in Krishnammal.

every minute I spent here since it provided me with

The valuable feedback I received for

an excellent set of professors who guided me every

improving my writing skills and the excellent

step of the way and also paved the way for my career

guidance I received for my final year MA project

prospects.

were immensely helpful and continue to have an Becoming a teacher who handled the

impact on me even today.

IGCSE syllabus in the Indian Public School was all

Being a part of this institution has moulded

possible due to the wonderful campus placement

me in more ways than one and it has certainly

opportunities that were available to me during the

helped me to travel and explore places outside my

completion of my course. After teaching for two

comfort zone. I owe a lot to the institution, my

years, I decided to pursue my Masters in

professors, my peers and to all the continued help

Education in Lakehead University, Ontario,

and support I still receive even after passing out

Canada all thanks to the continued help and

and becoming an alumna.

support from the professors who were my greatest

Study Abroad Program Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, US July 2018 PSGR

Krishnammal

College

for

Women organized Students “Study Abroad Program” on Issues of Gender, Society and Justice from 12 June 2018 to 7 July 2018.

This program was coordinated by Prof. Susan M. Shaw from Gender and Sexuality Studies in the host institution Oregon State University, US and by two faculty members Dr. A. Kumudha, Dean, School of Business and International Affairs and Dr. M. Jayamala, Ass istant Professor, Centre for Women’s Studies from PSGR Krishnammal College for Women. The participants were 29 undergraduate students from various disciplines of PSGRKC.

HELP UNIVERSITY–MALAYSIA PSGR Krishnammal College for Women organized Students Study Abroad Program entitled “NEW VENTURE CREATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT” in collaboration with HELP UNIVERSITY–MALAYSIA during 28 th November 2018 to 12 th December 2018. Twenty two of our students from different disciplines underwent the program along with 2 faculty members, Dr.G. Indrani ,Head & Assistant professor, Department of B.Com(AM) & (FS) and Dr. S. Geetha, Assistant professor, Department of B.Com(CA) & M.Com. A series of class room lectures were given by the eminent faculty members, Dr. Lim Chui Seong, Dr. Ooi Kok Kee and Dr. Kishan Adnani from Help University on the topics Entrepreneurial Process, Business and Marketing, SWOT & PESTEL analysis, tagline, business plan, funding and sources of financing, etc., As a part of assessment, the students also had a group presentation on new business ideas.

Students had experiential learning through a company visit to Royal Sellangar, a Malaysian based pewter manufacturing company.

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY ‘Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development Programme’ was conducted at NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, London, UK from 4 th July to 22 nd July, 2018. Twenty three students participated in the programme accompanied by two staff. The students were introduced to the prospect of new courses offered in the University and lectures and group activities on Entrepreneurship, aeroplane making, simulation learning and innovation of mobile journalism were taught th rough the ten days of the programme.

Educational Trip to Paris – 29th September to 10th October 2018 PSGR Krishnammal College for Women in association with Indo -French Hub, Mumbai, travelled to the City of light ‘Paris, France’, with 22 students and 3 faculty members. Students benefitted 15 hours of classroom learning and plenty of outside learning by visiting famous historical monuments, artful cathedrals, museums,

also

travelling

through (RER and Metro) SNCF networks.

The students had French classes taught by native French teachers in Lycée- Jean Pierre Timbaud in Brétigny and were awarded with course completion certificate from the Centre of International Exchange, Paris, France.

The trip also included visits to the monumental Eiffel Tower, the world famous Louvre Museum, the historical Arc de Triomphe, Disney land, Notre - Dame Cathedral, Montmartre Basilica, Versaille Palace and its mesmerising garden.

Edited & Designed by Ms. C. Keren Vinita Ms. V. Visali Ms. Sanjana Rose Mathews Assistant Professors, Department of English.