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Seminar on Campus
Seminar focusing on specialization courses
A seminar focusing on the specialization courses offered to PGDM students was conducted on September 15. Practicing experts from the diverse areas led the discussions covering the latest trends in each field and the kind of opportunities awaiting the students.
Shri Anil Kumar, State Head, Reliance Fresh spoke on the prospects in retail industry. Shri Deep Paul, State Head, Kotak Insurance discussed the topic of future trends and job prospects in insurance industry. Shri Hari Velloor, State Head, HDFC Bank led a discussions on banking industry. Shri Vivek Krishna Govind, Chartered Accountant, Varma and Varma talked on the financial sector. Shri P.K.Rajesh, Cognizant Technologies, Cochin made a presentation on the career prospects for management graduates in IT and ITES sectors. Smt. Namritha Khona, Corporate Trainer enlightened the students on the need for improved soft skills for a successful corporate career.
Talk
Smt Dhanya Menon, Cyber Security & Cyber Law Consultant and Cyber Crime Investigator addressed the students on Cyber Security Practices, on September 18.
FDP/PDP attended
Workshop attended
Dr.V.Raman Nair, Director, participated in a three-day workshop on “Case method of teaching” organized by Case Research Society of India at IIM Bangalore from August 15.
Photo Caption: Dr.V.Raman Nair, Director, receives the certificate of participation from Dr.B.Mahadevan, Dean (Administration), Professor of Production and Operations Management, and EADS-SMI Chair for Sourcing and Supply, IIM-Bangalore.
FDP conducted
A one-day Faculty Development Programme entitled, “Active listening for Engineering Innovators,” was conducted by Prof. Jose Paul on August 30, for the faculty members of Royal College of Engineering and Technology, Akkikavu, Thrissur.
PDP attended
PGD PR&A Batch 34 students attended a personality development programme during the period from August 18 to 30. The resource persons were Smt.Meena Ramanathan and Shri Ravi Ramanathan from Ramanathan’s Effective Public Speaking Institute, Chennai and Shri Naresh Shah from Inner Edge, Mumbai.
Gaiety and splendor of Onam at SCMS
Onam was celebrated at the Prathap Nagar campus of SCMS with all pomp, gaiety and fervor. This year the celebrations took off with a different note. It was as if a gang of Mahabalis (to be exact eight of them) made a detour to SCMS campus enroute their journey to Thrikkakara from Pathalam (both places not far away from SCMS campus). Indeed a colorful and gorgeous pageant to watch.
The celebrations spread over two days on September 16 and 17 showcased the rich cultural heritage of Kerala in its best form and spirit. The entire faculty, students and staff actively participated along with their family members in the traditional festivities. Onasadya, the lavish feast in the traditional style, and competitions in pookkalam, pulikali, folk music, traditional dances and games were the highlights of the merriment.
Dr.G.P.C.Nayar, Chairman, SCMS Group, inaugurated the festivities by lighting the traditional lamp. Shri K.L.Mohana Varma, noted Malayalam writer, academy award winner and Chief Editor, Veekshanam Daily was the chief guest at the inaugural function.
The spirit of Onam
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Onam is the biggest annual festival of Kerala. It is a joyous annual reminiscence and brief recreation of the period of prosperity, peace and happiness that prevailed throughout Kerala during the golden rule of the legendary King Mahabali.
The message of Onam is very obvious. It tells us that life is for the living, and to enjoy the living. That life is a gift given to us with an opportunity to make a difference, not only in us but also among those around us. It is an occasion to bring about a difference by pooling all our resources and talents for creating abundance. It opens before us a phenomenal fun time to do what we all enjoy most as a group. It reminds us not to be worried about what we do not have, but to be aware of what we really have. It educates us not to be concerned about what we are, but to be conscious about what we can be.
It shows to us that the seed of happiness is already in us. If you are an intelligent farmer you can make it to grow into a tree that flowers and fruits for you. Apple seeds grow into apple trees, mango seeds grow into mango trees and happiness seeds grow into happiness trees. We don’t have to plant the seed of happiness, for it is already within us. No matter what our past have been, no matter how many mistakes we might have committed, the happiness seed is still in tact in us.
Onam is a laudable concept which inculcates in us a yearning for excellence by way of creating abundance, peace, togetherness and camaraderie in the midst of all our present day problems, worries, inadequacies, disagreements and tragedies. It proves beyond doubt that it is possible for us to get out of the rut and all the negativities around us by choosing the right attitude and getting totally absorbed in it like a child in play.
As usual the celebrations at our campus this year brought the best out of everyone. I could notice the kind of enthusiasm, vibrancy and fellow feeling exhibited by every one at the campus irrespective of caste, creed and status. I could see each and every one putting the heart, mind, intellect and soul to make it memorable.
I remember an incidence when I was once invited for dinner by one of my close friends. It was a fabulous treat and the fish masala was something very special and to me the most wonderful preparation in the world.
“How on earth do you make such a great fish masala?” I congratulated my lady host.
Her face glowed with pride when she said, “Thank you.”
“You must give me the recipe,” my wife Mony insisted.
“Well, Chechi, I’ll tell you,” replied the delighted host, “fish’s nothing, masala’s nothing, onion’s nothing, but when I throw myself into the dish – that’s what make it what it is.”
Indeed an eye opener to all those who seek excellence in whatever they do, whether it is cooking or learning or teaching.
Let us inculcate the spirit of Onam all through our life. When we find ourselves loving what we do, we will begin to notice how effortlessly we do our work. Whatever we happen to be doing at the moment, let us treat it as the biggest thing for us – whether it is learning or pealing potatoes.
The best preparation for a better tomorrow is to do today’s work superbly well. Our works may not ennoble us, but we must ennoble our works.
Dr.G.P.C.Nayar
Chairman, SCMS Group
Activities and Achievements at SSET Campus
Association activities
Frames, the Association of Civil Engineering students organized a technical talk, ‘Recent Developments in Civil Engineering’ by Dr. N.Suresh, Professor in Civil Engineering, National Institute of Engineering, Mysore on August 6. The programme was sponsored by India Cements,Chennai.
Students achievements
Three final year students of Civil Engineering, Subin Prasad, Priya Varghese and Sherin Mary Antony bagged the first prize in a competition on Design of Eco-friendly Office. The programme was organized by Water Science and Energy Management Cell, M.A. College of Engineering, Kothamangalam in collaboration with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The winning design will be used as master plan to construct an office building for UNEP’s Special Duties Officer at Perumbavoor. The programme was conducted on August 8. The competition was open to final year Civil Engineering and Architecture students from all colleges in Kerala.
NSS Technical Cell
Two NSS volunteers of SSET, Ajay Jose and Balanand of second year B.Tech, participated in the Legal Awareness Programme organized by Aluva Taluk Legal Literacy Cell at Aluva Municipal Conference Hall on August 22.
Academic Session Inauguration
Dr. G.P.C Nayar, Chairman, SCMS Group inaugurated the academic session of eighth batch of B.Tech. students on August 18 at a colorful event held in the campus. In his inaugural address, Dr. Nayar enlightened the freshers on how to excel as a student of a professional course and also the contribution of SCMS Group in promoting the principles of value-based education in the state.
Shri. A.K. Nair, Vice Chairman, in his presidential address, highlighted the ideals and principles for which the SCMS Group lays high emphasis and the importance of maintaining quality in education in a globalized scenario.
Earlier Prof. M. Madhavan, Principal, SSET welcomed the gathering. Shri. P.P. Premchandran, Asst. Professor (ME) proposed the vote of thanks.
Later an induction programme for the fresh students was conducted by Prof. M. Madhavan, Principal and Prof. R. Sahadevan, Professor-in-Charge, Placement Cell.
B.Tech. results – Spectacular show
SSETians have put up a spectacular show once again in the results of B.Tech, Degree Examinations of M.G. University conducted during May/ June 2008.
A bird’s eye view of the results:
No. of students appeared - 316
Pass percentage - 85.44%
First Class - 68%
First Class with Distinction - 21%
Mechanical Engineering recorded the highest pass percentage of 94% followed by Computer Science, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Civil and Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
Rank Haul by SSETians
Three students of SSET claimed top ranks in the B.Tech. final examination conducted by M.G.University during May/June 2008.
- Basil Paul First Rank
(Electronics & Communication)
- Sreejith Kumar. P First Rank
(Automobile Engineering)
- Mahesh H. Menon Third Rank
(Mechanical Engineering)
Kudos to all the three for their consistent performance in the University Examinations and keeping the SCMS flag flying high.
