Nov ember Dawn Chorus

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English Language Empowerment Program (ELEP)

Chaitanya Vavilala, TPO

Education plays a vital role in our lives. Learning has always been continuous and comprehensive and the wealth of content knowledge with its concomitant understanding of theories and principles is as important as the fluent communication that goes with it. In order to drive home the importance of improved communication emphatically, the Management organised a two-week Faculty Development Program titled ELEP – “English Language Empowerment Program.” ELEP 2017 was organized from 20th November 2017 till 6th December 2017. The teaching methodology was participant-centric to a large extent and was designed to constitute discussions on Vocabulary, Listening, Reading and Writing skills, Sentence Structures, Idioms and Word Building. A few Ted Talks and interviews of the celebrities were played to set some benchmarks for good, graceful and effective communication.The trainers of this Workshop were Ms. Aruna and Mr. Satveer Singh. They incorporated a child-centric style to foster confidence and development of aesthetic, social and speaking skills through an integrated method. Teaching methodology was planned taking into account the different learning styles depending on strengths & weaknesses of the target audience. Seminar Halls and Committee Rooms equipped with Digital Interactive Boards were utilized for enhanced learning experience. 

In rapt attention: ELEP in progress

NSS and Swach Bharat - Cleanliness Drive   Chaitanya Vavilala, TPO and Sankar Naik, Dept. of IT

‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ – M.K.Gandhi.Swami Vivekananda Institute of Technology, (SVIT), Secunderabad pledged in for Swachh Bharat Mission and conducted a mass cleanliness drive on November 7, 2017, under the aegis of  National Service Scheme. The inaugural meeting held in the Auditorium began with Mr. Shankar Nayak ,N.S.S.Program Officer ,S.V.I.T, welcoming the guests. Dr. S. Ramakrishna, Principal ,presided over the function and delivered the inaugural address explaining the aims and objectives of the N.S.S.. Dr.Sammulan, programme officer, NSS,JNTUH emphasized the importance of selfless service to be rendered by the NSS volunteers and elaborated upon their duties and responsibilities towards the society . He stated that JNTUH allotted NSS unit to SVIT with 150 students. Mr.Uma Shankar, NSS student coordinator, JNTUH, highlighted the various initiatives to be taken up by the NSS unit of college during the academic year 2017-2018. Dr.Pandranga Murthy, Director highlighted the importance of Swach Bharath mission and appealed to the volunteers’ to adopt a proactive approach in the service activities. Mr.Sudhendhra Mohrer, coordinator, NSS, SVIT proposed a vote of thanks.

Under the guidance of of Mr.K.Pandari, Asst.Prog.Officer, NSS faculty members and Administrative In-charge, the campaign took off to a rousing start with the enthusiastic participation of the students. It was a sight to watch as 340 students fanned into all the directions of the college and went on a cleaning spree. With brooms and baskets, gloves and masks. the students spanned everywhere with a service mission to keep the campus clean. Masks were made compulsory for all students and faculties involved.  NSS volunteers created awareness among the students about the importance of healthy habits like washing the hands before and after taking meal and after the use of toilets, The slogan, “Keep the surroundings clean” rent the air. A Facility Supervision and Maintenance plan became operational with effect from November 1, 2017 in line with our  Swachh Bharat Mission.   

By end of the day, the students were able to empathize with domestic helpers and vowed not to litter around. 

Pics. 1. Principal felicitating Dr.Sammulan, programme officer, NSS,JNTUH

Pic. 2. Students on cleanliness drive

Pic 3. Service with a broom and a smile

Awarded.

Mr.Nagendra Panjala, Asst. Professor, Department of  Information Technology receiving Mahatma Jyotiba Phule National Fellowship Award- 2017 for social service from

Dr. S.P. Sumanakshar, President, Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Academy, New Delhi.

Parting thought:

As the New Year rings in, ringing out the old, let us plan to put the following into practice . One a month to bring out the best in us. We are here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why even be here??

Why fit in when you were born to stand out?

You cannot discover  new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.

If you dont sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice.

Success occurs when your dreams get bigger than your excuses.

Success is not the key to happiness, Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Keep your face alwlays to the sunshine,; shadows will fall behind you.

. 5.00 am;the hour when legends are either  waking up or going to bed.

Do what you love,  and you will never have a problem with MONDAY.

Failure is success in progress.

Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose.

If opportunity does not knock, build a door.