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JANUARY 20 - 25, 2014 |
Republic Day
 The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. This date was chosen as it was the anniversary of ‘Purna Swaraj’ Day, which was held on January 26, 1930. The Constitution gave the citizens of India the power to govern themselves by choosing their own government. Dr. Rajendra Prasad took oath as India's first president at the Durbar Hall in the Government House, followed by a presidential drive along a route to the Irwin Stadium, where he unfurled India's national flag. Ever since the historic day, January 26, Republic Day, is celebrated with festivities and patriotic fervor across India.
Republic Day represents the true spirit of the independent India. Military parades, displays of military equipment and the national flag are important symbols on this date. Much effort is put into organizing events and celebrations that occur on Republic Day in India. Large military parades are held in New Delhi and the state capitals. Representatives of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and traditional dance troupes take part in the parades.
Awards and medals of bravery are given to the people from the armed forces and also to civilians. Helicopters from the armed forces then fly past the parade area showering rose petals on the audience. School children also participate in the parade by dancing and singing patriotic songs. The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together even in her essential diversity. Every part of the country is represented, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India. It is when regional identity takes a backseat and what matters most is the universal appeal of unity and brotherhood projected by all Indians. The Indian constitution basically stands for the aspirations which ‘the common man of India’ cherishes. Republic Day is a day of the citizen of the country.
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Dr. D. H. Rao on Holistic Process in Teaching-Learning using
NLP Techniques
The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on, `Holistic Process in Teaching Learning using NLP ( Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Techniques’, commenced in the Campus with a formal inaugural programme. Dr. Mohandas Bhat S., Dean-Academic, introduced Dr. D. H. Rao, Dean, VTU, Belgaum, who was the resource person for the programme. Dr. U. M. Bhushi, Principal, explained the objectives of the FDP.
Dr. Rao has 35 years’ experience in teaching and administration in India and abroad. He is also a visiting faculty in the Glasgow University, and has conducted training and faculty development programmes in India and abroad. His areas of interest are Adaptive Control, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, Robotics, Cryptography, HRD, Executive Training and Personality Development. He has to his credit 100 plus papers/publications in a number of National and International Journals and Conferences / Workshops.
The programme threw light on the topics of culture and professionalism and getting to know one-self with real essences of real life examples and videos. Dr. D. H. Rao emphasized on respecting organizational culture and being professional in one’s efforts in teaching. He also spoke about knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses and motivated the participants to be a self-individual.
  The Faculty Development Programme on, “Holistic Process in Teaching-Learning Using NLP Techniques”, by Dr. D. H. Rao, Dean, VTU, Belgaum, greatly impacted the faculty members on the second and final day of the programme. He explicitly spoke about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), its background and the different techniques such as changing perception, communicating the information effectively, setting and achieving the goals, building relationship, creativity, etc., which could be useful in one’s teaching-learning process. The session included different tests like VAK (Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic), Creativity Test, and Self-Esteem Test, etc., to understand one’s own personality and develop it effectively. The programme was very informative and enlightened the participants to be effective teachers. The programme ended with the sharing of experience on the FDP by the resource person, the Principal and some participants. Seventy-one faculty members including the Principal, the Dean-Academic and the Heads of Departments attended the programme.
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Dr. S. Manjappa and Dr. Dinesh Rangappa on, “Funding Opportunities and Schemes”
  A workshop on, “Funding Opportunities and Schemes”, by Dr. S. Manjappa and Dr. Dinesh Rangappa was held in the campus for all the faculty members.
Dr. S. Manjappa, Regional Officer, Bangalore Region, VTU, Belgaum is specialized in ‘Inorganic Chemistry.’ He has successfully carried out many funded/sponsored project of environmental importance. He has been awarded with “Karnataka State Environment Award”, “Rajarambapu Patil National Award”, 6th World Environmental congress awarded “WEC-11E-1AEWP environmental award”, etc. for his outstanding contribution in the area of Environment Science & Technology.
Dr. Dinesh Rangappa, Professor and Coordinator of PG Department of Nano Technology, VTU PG Centre, Bangalore, is specialized in Environmental Science and Material Science & Engineering. He has worked as a Senior Scientist at International Advance Research Centre for powder Metallurgy and New materials (ARCI), Hyderabad. He has received many honors and recognitions from different institutions from different parts of the world. He has over forty peer reviewed publications/reviews/ refereed abstracts on his credit.
Dr. Mohandas Bhat, Dean-Academics, introduced the resource persons and Dr. U. M. Bhushi, Principal, outlined the objectives of the workshop.
Dr. S. Manjappa, talked on different schemes and research areas available and stressed on, “Institutional Development and R & D”, emphasizing the work that the faculty members in different categories have to carry out as prescribed by the AICTE. He pointed out the basic needs to quench ones thirst for research which helps in claiming the research fund. He enlightened the gathering by giving an overview of the funding agencies at various levels and the quantity of funds available for research.
Dr. Dinesh Rangappa, spoke on the procedure and formalities for getting the funds. He explained the filling up of the application and other policies. He also encouraged the faculty members on how to tap the research opportunities and build a career in research. The workshop was very informative.
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Registrar-Evaluation, VTU visits Sahyadri Campus
,-VTU,-02.gif) Dr. H. G. Shekharappa , Registrar (Evaluation), VTU, Belgaum visited our college and appreciated the efforts put in by the college as VTU Digital Valuation Centre for the region. He looked at the infrastructure facility provided by the college for the smooth functioning of the VTU Digital Valuation work which has helped the VTU to announce the results in record time.
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Dr. Timothy G. Lenihan, presents Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) planning for the academic year 2013-14: a Research Overview
Dr. Timothy G. Lenihan, Dean-Research, presented the "Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) planning for the academic year 2013-14'’, to all the faculty members. In his presentation, he focused more on RDI values such as Quality, Professionalism, Passion, Team Work, Accountability, and Continuous Learning. He emphasized the needs of the management to encourage establishing collaborations between departments with other RDI faculty at other universities and with industry. He also briefed about the RDI Quality Policy, the Strategic/Tactical Plan, the Infrastructure Plan, and presented an outline of a Generic Proposal.
The Principal expressed his gratitude and opined that the information presented was really useful and can be used down the line. He also introduced Dr. C. Ranganathaiah, an eminent Scientist, who would be visiting Sahyadri as a Research Advisor.
Dr. C. Ranganathaiah addressed the faculty members and introduced himself to the audience. He stressed on bridging the gap between theory and experiments by simulation and promised to take forward the research culture in Sahyadri.
Dr. Mohandas Bhat, Dean-Academic, proposed the Vote of Thanks and shared his views on having a positive mindset required in carrying out the research activity.
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Kudos to the Semester VII Electronics & Communication Engineering Toppers
Keerthana Kini M.
82.78% |
Pooja Shetty
81.67% |
Deepthi K. N.
80.11% |
Keerthana Kini M. with 82.78% has topped the Sahyadri College in the Electronics & Communication Engineering, Semester VII Examination of 2013-14 held by VTU. Pooja Shetty obtained the second position in the college with 81.67% while Deepthi K. N. with 80.11% stands third. One hundred and twenty-seven students sat for the examination of which thirty-four have obtained a first class with distinction, fifty-nine students have obtained a first class while twenty students obtained a second class, bringing the overall percentage score of the department to 89%.
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Semester I Results: Pride of Sahyadri
Chemistry Cycle
Ravindra P. |
Supreetha B. |
Shilpa J |
In the Chemistry cycle, Ravindra P. with 87.1% has obtained the Fifth position in VTU and has topped the Sahyadri College in the Semester I Examination of 2013-14 held by VTU Supreetha B. with 84.9% obtained the second position in the College while Shilpa J. stands third with 84%.
Physics Cycle
Hemashree |
Namratha P. |
Mohammed Imran |
Acharya Parthiksha Hayagreeva |
Hazel Melita Rodriques |
In the Physics cycle, Hemashree and Namratha P. top the list with 84.39% followed by Mohammed Imran with 83.48% while Acharya Parthiksha Hayagreeva and Hazel Melita Rodriques with 83.10% occupy the third position.
One hundred and sixty five students secured a first class with distinction, one hundred and fifty secured a first class and seventy-nine students secured a second class, bringing the overall percentage score of the Chemistry and Physics cycle to 68.04%.
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Extensive Survey Camp Concludes
A Valedictory program for the Survey Camp was held at Ramakunjeshwar Pre- University College, Ramakunja, Uppinangadi. Mr. Lakshminarayana, Member, Ramakunjeshwara Vidyavardhaka Sabha, Ramakunja, was the Chief Guest.
Dr. D. L. Prabhakara, Director, Sahyadri Educational Institutions, presided over the function. In his presidential address, he said that the Survey Camp, though it was held only for fifteen days, was an experience in itself and is a part of a project engineers job. The students should treat this as a learning curve with all its problems and difficulties leading to a meaningful and better future in the engineering field. Dr. Prabhakara pointed out that the experience of the Survey Camp was to find solutions with, “maximum adjustment with minimum requirement” and was to help the students to become better innovators, taking on leadership roles and working together as a team. Dr. U. M. Bhushi, Principal, in his talk, expressed that students should enjoy every movement of life with happiness, hard work and sincerity.
Mr. Lakshminarayana, the Chief Guest, shared his happiness that the Sahyadrians had made Ramakunjeshwar Pre- University College their residence for two weeks during the Camp. He asked students to build their professional life with meaningful skills and also appreciated the discipline, the team work, and the punctuality of the students throughout their stay.
Prof. Umesh S.S., Camp Officer, presented the survey camp report. Dr. H. M. Rajashekaraswamy. HoD, Department of Civil Engineering, welcomed the gathering. Rishith Ghetia, Raksha B. S., Pallavi M., Shelton Rainer Pinto and Abhishek R., students of the department, shared their experience of the two- week survey camp. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Prof. Rashmishree K. N., Assistant Camp Officer. Abhishek Nayak, the Camp Leader, was The Master of Ceremonies. A delicious dinner was served with various games being conducted for the faculty members and the students after which a campfire event was held with a lot of camaraderie among the participants which finally brought the Survey Camp to a close.
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Sahyadrians bask in success: Selected by Hewlett Packard
Prathiksha P. |
Ms. Bindiya M. V. |
Nishmitha |
Nidhi S. S. |
Brian A. D' Souza |
Deeraj V. |
Ms. Prathiksha P., Ms. Bindiya M. V., Ms. Nishmitha of the Department of Computer Science Engineering, Ms. Nidhi S. S. of the Department of Information Science Engineering, Mr. Brian A. D' Souza of the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering and Mr. Deeraj V. of the Department of M.C.A, have been selected by Hewlett Packard in the recently conducted recruitment drive.
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An Interaction with
Dr. C. Ranganathaiah
 An eminent Scientist, Dr. C. Ranganathaiah, M.Sc. with Nuclear Physics as a special subject and Ph.D in Physics, interacted with the Principal, the Dean- Academic, Dean-Research and the Heads of all the Departments. With over 35 years of teaching experience, Dr. Ranganathaiah has published more than 262 research papers in international and national journals including conference proceedings and has delivered several invited talks abroad and in India. He has contributed chapters for books on various topics which have been published abroad. He has been the guide for 18 Ph.D. students. Dr. Ranganathaiah is the Chairman and member of academic bodies in several universities in India and is a Life member of several scientific associations in India and abroad.
Dr. Timothy G. Lenihan, Dean Research shared his experience and challenges that he faced while working at Sahyadri. He also gave some insights on how Sahyadri could continue the research programme and become globally reputed.
Dr. C. Ranganathaiah, spoke about research in higher education and the involvement required in carrying forward the research work. He emphasized on the attitude towards research and developing a mindset to bring out the best possible.
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Dr. Timothy Lenihan bid farewell…
 The Heads of Departments along with the Principal, the Dean-Academics and Prof. D .H. Rao, Dean, V.T.U., Belgaum, gathered to bid farewell to Dr. Timothy Lenihan, Dean-Research. The Principal welcomed the gathering and shared his splendid experiences spent with Dr. Timothy Lenihan and said that he would always cherish his stay in Sahyadri. He conveyed special wishes to Dr. Lenihan from our Chairman, Dr. Manjunath Bhandary.
Dr. Mohandas Bhat S., Dean- Academics, spoke on the occasion and said that Dr. Lenihan had given his best in whatever way possible in the field of research, at the infancy of Sahyadri. Dr. A. J. Antony, Vice-Principal, on behalf of the management and the faculty wished him great success in all his endeavours. Dr. A. P. Achar, Director, Department of Business Administration, thanked Dr. Timothy Lenihan for his support and guidance.
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L & T Recruitment Team at Sahyadri
 Mr. K. Anantha Gowda, Deputy General Manager - HR, Personnel & Administration, Larsen & Toubro, Mysore, along with his team members, Mr. Adarsh and Ms. Nivedita, conducted an off-campus recruitment drive in Sahyadri campus for the passed out students of the 2012 and 2013 batch.
The team addressed the aspiring students in a pre-placement talk. 120 candidates from fifteen colleges of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district participated in this drive. Thirty candidates cleared the written test and are shortlisted for the interview round. The results are awaited.
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Placement Awareness Workshop by J. V. Global
 A one-day workshop on, `Placement Awareness’, by J.V. Global, for all the faculty members, gave an impressive knowledge about different aspects of placement activities.
In the inaugural programme, Prof. M. N. Nayak, Dean-Placements, explained the objectives of the workshop. Dr. U. M Bhushi, Principal, addressed the audience to take up the responsibility of directing the students for placements and trigger the thought process of making them aware of the placement activities.
Industry expectations from freshers, placement as a process; not an event, faculty as partners in the placement process, bridging the gap; a plan of action, were the topics discussed during the Placement Awareness Workshop. Mr. Vincent D’Souza, Mr. Arun Mathias and Ms. Tejashree Narayan of J. V. Global, were the resource persons. The workshop involved group activities.
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Sahyadrian wins the
‘Mr. Dakshina Kannada - 2014’ title
Mr. Jagadish Poojary, Department of Training & Placement, a Professional Body Builder, has bagged the ‘Mr. Dakshina Kannada - 2014’ title, in the recently held Body Building Competition. He received the first prize and a Gold Medal in the event organized by Shakti Friends Kenjar, Bajpe, Mangalore.
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MBA students on exposure visit to Artisan Village
Forty-six second year students of Marketing of the Department of Business Administration visited an Artisan Village in Pilikula, Mangalore. The one-day activity saw student teams interact with the artisans to understand the concept and purpose of an artisan village. The exposure visit benefitted the students in understanding the process of three main concepts on how rural products made by artisans can be marketed to an urban population, how the marketing communication has to be handled in this situation and how the products can be branded.
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Sahyadri College of Nursing celebrates its Annual Day
 Sahyadri College of Nursing celebrated its Annual Day in the Campus. Rev. Sr. Winnifred D’Souza, Principal, Father Muller College of Nursing, Mangalore, was the Chief Guest. Prof. Mrs. Irene Veigas, Principal, Sahyadri College of Nursing, presided over the function. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the various cultural events conducted during Karanji -2013. The highlight of the programme was a variety of cultural performances given by the students of nursing.
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