Placement and Training - Recruited by MyCaptain

Sparsha Tharanath and Sana KM from Electronics & Communication Engineering and Poorvika from Computer Science & Engineering have been placed with Climber Knowledge and Careers Pvt. Ltd (MyCaptain) in the campus placements held during 15th Apr’2021 to 30th Apr’2021. They are hired for the role of Business Development Executive - Trainee with a CTC of INR 4LPA.

Sparsha Tharanath	Sana K M	Poorvika

HoD of Civil Engineering selected in the Executive Committee of ICI-Mangaluru Centre

Prof. Hemanth Prabhu B, Head of Dept. of Civil Engineering has taken charge as the Secretary in the Executive Committee of Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) – Mangaluru Centre which comprises of Mangaluru, Davanagere and Hassan regions.
Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) is one of the leading professional bodies in India, catering to the professional needs of individuals and organizations involved in Concrete. Being a non-profit organisation, it is dedicated to the cause of Disseminating Knowledge on Concrete, to Promote Concrete Technology and Construction and to address the Research Needs of Concrete. The Genesis of ICI dates back to the year 1982, when SERC Chennai and Anna University jointly conducted an International Seminar on Modern Concrete Construction Practices. The overwhelming response to the seminar prompted the organizers to start the Indian Concrete Institute. Thus, the ICI was born in 1982 with around 500 members from 5 Regional Centres.

Glimpse of Online Classes held in May’2021

With the need to stay relevant inspite of the pandemic situation, Online classes have been held on a regular basis. Students and Teachers are engaged in E-classes in order to be on par with the syllabus completion and to enhance knowledge and skills of the students.

Here is the count of online classes conducted on 5th May 2021:

DEPARTMENT	Tuesday
	05 May 2021
Civil Engineering	11
Computer Science & Engineering	30
Electronics & Communication Engineering	18
Information Science & Engineering	12
MBA	16
Mechanical Engineering	17
Basic Science	31

Body – Mind Balance and Health for better online class learning

COVID-19 has compelled us to accept the things that were considered to be rare as the new normal. Corona Pandemic has impacted all sectors equally, and the most hit by this is the educational sector. The sudden shift from classroom teaching to the online mode has caused many new problems to emerge be it technical issues, adapting to new methods of teaching, various Psychological issues and also physical problems faced by students, as well as, the teacher due to the continuous use of online class.
Physical problems due to continuous classes
The human body has its limitations and also it requires time and practice to adjust and adapt to the new conditions that we may put it through. The continuous exposure to the online classes has resulted in complaints of Physical pain and fatigue.
·Physical fatigue
Many teachers and student have complaints of tiredness and reduced motivation for physical activities during and after the online sessions. They feel heaviness in the head and feeling of energy drain in the body. Absence of PT period or outdoor games period is the reason for this. The presence of games period in the conventional school setting used to make the students take part in the activities but the new online methods doesn’t have that provision
·Physical Pain
Body pain is another major issue that has troubled both the students and the teachers. Complains of neck pain, back pain, headaches, corporal tendon sprain, numbness of the limbs and straining of the eyes. Wrong and unhealthy postures the students use while attending the classes can result greatly in causing bodily pain. People with pre-existing conditions of sinusitis and migraine suffer greatly during online classes as it can trigger the pain.
·Insomnia, Excessive sleep and loss of appetite
Many students have reported that they have faced issues in their sleep and food habits. Some students experience loss of appetite which can be due to decreased physical movement and they tend to feel sleepy all the time with baggy eyes and dark circles. The students complain of not feeling motivated to engage themselves even in their daily activities.
·Physical Environment
Studies require a comfortable physical environment. Not all students have the privilege of getting comfortable. Sometimes, home environments can have a lot of distractions that can force the students, as well as, the teachers to put more effort for the class than usually required which can lead to stress, both physically and physically.
What do the students need to do?
There are no shortcuts for keeping a healthy body. The best way to compensate for the lack of physical activities and rest is by proper planning of the time available for healthy physical activity.
·Yoga and Pranayama
The most original and natural method of keeping your body and mind is by practising Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation. It doesn’t need to be done for hours together; a minimum of 15 minutes of practice can do wonders to your health.
·Proper diet and hydration
Keeping a light diet rich in fluid content can help you through you day to be alert and active. Fruit rich diet and adequate water intake can help maintain proper balance in the body. Keep a set of regular intervals where you can take light snacks.
·Taking a break in regular intervals
If a person is continually on the computer for, let say, 40 minutes, 5 minutes of break before the next session can help relax your body. The students can take this time to do some stretching and flexing. They must step away from their chair and move around. A simple massage to the eyes can help refresh.
·Step out and take some fresh air
The parents must encourage their children to leave the room and get out for some fresh air. They can be sent to the nearby market with proper precaution just to get some relaxation. A simple stroll on the garden or terrace will also help.
·Stay away from gadgets
The students and teacher however will be spending a major chunk of their time in Gadgets, so staying away from it can help a lot to rejuvenate the body and mind. Be offline whenever you have no important task to be completed online. A lot of study materials are sent through soft copies like PPT and PDF notes. It is better to encourage the habit of physically written notes to help practise hand movement and improve circulation in the hands.
Students and teachers must prioritize their task and balance between the daily classes and proper physical activities that can help improve their health. As the saying goes, “A sound mind in a sound body,” only when both your mind and body are in harmony only then can we say that we are truly healthy.
Author: Mr. Ankith S Kumar, Student Counsellor, Sahyadri Health & Counselling Center

Quote for the day

Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.
- Brian Tracy