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OCTOBER 09 - 14, 2017 |
Sahyadri hosts Area level contests of Toastmasters International
The Humorous Speech, Evaluation and Glitterati contests of Area F1 were hosted at the Sahyadri campus on 8th October 2017. The participating contestants were from Port Town Advanced Toastmasters Club, Milagres Club, Infosys Mangalore Club, and Tapmi Toastmasters Club.
The winners of these contests will move on to the Division contest which will be held at the same venue on the 29th of October 2017.
The programme was well attended by over a hundred Toastmasters, guests and students of Sahyadri.
International Day of the Girl: "EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict"
International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, is a UN-declared international observance day to support greater opportunities for girls and awareness of gender discrimination they endure worldwide. This year, International Day of the Girl (11 October) will focus on the theme, "EmPOWER girls: Before, during and after conflict".
Across the world, empowered girls are raising their voices to fight for their rights and protection in all contexts. They are working to end violence against women and girls, to recognize indigenous rights, and to build peaceful and cohesive communities.
MBAs visit Bala Samrakshana Kendra, Kuttar for CSR
CSR is not an activity, it’s a necessity…
Over forty first year MBA students along with Prof. Padmanabha B, Prof. Ramesh K G, Prof. Naveen Pilar, NSS coordinator and Mr. Aamir Hassan Yousuf, Student Council - CSR coordinator spent time with the orphans of Bala Samrakshana Kendra, Kuttar. To add to their happiness they have been supplied with sports equipments. The Kendra had 30 children who thoroughly enjoyed the sessions conducted and games being organized to engage the kids. Winners were awarded and chocolates were distributed to all the inmates. Sport equipments were handed over to Ms. Ashwini, Warden of the Kendra.
IBM Recruitment Drive
IBM visited Sahyadri to conduct exclusive campus recruitment drive for the engineering students of 2018 batch. Twenty one Sahyadrians have been shortlisted by the company for the position of Associate System Engineer.
Sahyadrians recruited by iWave
 iWave visited Sahyadri to conduct the campus recruitment drive for the engineering students of 2018 batch. Three Sahyadrians got selected.
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Inauguration of AEnCES
The AEnCES (Association of Electronics and Communication Engineering Students) was inaugurated by Mr. Ramesh KN, Former Group Manager, Infosys for the academic year 2017-18. Mr. Ramesh KN is an expert in software development, product engineering and research activities.
In his inaugural address, he highlighted the importance of research development. He explained how publication is equivalent to currency for students interested in pursuing higher studies in institution of excellence. The academic and sports toppers were felicitated by the chief guest. In the technical talk, he addressed the importance of research and how it will benefit students and also about the requirements for it. He shared his experience from Infosys and explained different stages involved in the product life cycle. He inspired students to become lifelong learners and constantly update, follow the passion and not the money. He encouraged students to be unique in what they do. Dr. Ashwath Rao, HOD, Dept of ECE advised the students to take responsibility on themselves to be successful in life. Prof. Kiran Kumar addressed the gathering. Mr. Navaneeth president of AEnCES read out the events that will be carried out in the academic year 2017-18. Mr. Gurusiddayya, Coordinator, AEnces delivered the vote of thanks. The formal function was followed by cultural programme. Second, third and final year students put up 18 stage performances like singing, dancing, action song, mad ads and so on.
First Year engineering student pledges to donate organs on her Birthday
A N Sanjana from first year 'B' Section took a pledge to donate all her organs, under the supervision and guidance of Mr. Ankith S Kumar, Student Counsellor as a way of celebrating life on her birthday. She has pledged under the regulations of Jeevanasarthakate - Karnataka State Nodal Agency for Organ Transplant. Sahyadri family appreciates Sanjana's noble gesture and wishes her a very happy birthday.
Mphasis Recruitment Drive
Mphasis visited Sahyadri to conduct exclusive campus recruitment drive for the engineering students of 2018 batch. Twenty one Sahyadrians have been shortlisted by the company for the position of Associate Software Engineer.
Robosoft conducts Pool Campus Recruitment Drive
Robosoft visited Sahyadri to conduct Pool Campus Recruitment Drive for the engineering students of 2018 batch. Six Sahyadrians have been selected by the company for the position of Software Engineers.
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Online Certification Courses adding value to MBAs
As a part of value added courses in Marketing, Department of Business Administration has been promoting online certification programmes. 11 Students have completed online certification programme on Online Marketing Fundamentals, 3 students on Search Engine Optimization, 24 Students on Social Media Marketing offered by eMarketing Institute. 2 Students have done courses on The Online Marketing Fundamentals offered by Google, Indian School of Business and FICCI. Students are further pursuing one certification course every week.
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Commemoration of World Mental Health Awareness Week
Department of Business Administration organized an Awareness talk in Commemoration of World Mental Health Awareness Week for the First Year MBA and Second Year MBA HR students on the Topic “Understanding Paranormal Events and Debunking Miracles". The session was facilitated by Mr. Ankith S Kumar, Student Counsellor. The session was focused on understanding the influence of superstitious belief on mental health of an individual. During the session various supernatural and paranormal events such as Ghosts, demons and demonic possessions, after life events, unexplained phenomena and science behind some of the common miraculous events which are used by fake Godmen were explained. The students had an opportunity to get answers for their long unanswered question they had about supernatural powers.
Wishing you A Happy World Mental Health Day 2017
During our adult lives, a large proportion of our time is spent at work. Our experience in the workplace is one of the factors determining our overall well-being. Employers and managers who put in place workplace initiatives to promote mental health and to support employees who have mental disorders see gains not only in the health of their employees but also in their productivity at work. A negative working environment, on the other hand, may lead to physical and mental health problems, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism and lost productivity.
Depression and anxiety disorders are common mental disorders that have an impact on our ability to work, and to work productively. Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, the leading cause of disability. More than 260 million are living with anxiety disorders. Many of these people live with both. A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy US$ 1 trillion each year in lost productivity.
Mental health in the workplace is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2017. World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health.
Let's do our best in promoting mentally healthy workplace by:
• Providing support for employees who need it.
• Identification of early signs of burnout
• Stress management
• Creating of a supportive environment
• Appreciation of employees and workers
• Creating an organizational culture which reflects value systems and beliefs
• Decreasing social isolation and making people feel more included
• Building awareness and breaking the stigma of mental illness
Awareness talk on Mental Health for the Non-Teaching Staff
Department of Academics organized an awareness talk on Mental Health and Misconception about Mental illness for the Non-Teaching staff in commemoration of World Mental Health Day. Mr. Ankith S Kumar, Student Counsellor facilitated the talk which covered issues like meaning of Mental health, Sign and Symptoms of mental illness, causes, myths and misconceptions of mental illness and its remedies. The non-teaching staff from all the departments attended the programme.
Tech Talk on Epitas Software
A technical talk on Robotics was held by Mr. Sudeep Devashya & team from Epitas Software LLP, Mangaluru. Mr. Sudeep Devashya, CEO of the company gave a brief introduction on Robotics and demonstrated real time robots. The team interacted with our students and invited them for internship programmes.
ITC Recruitment Drive
ITC Infotech visited Sahyadri to conduct exclusive campus recruitment drive for the engineering students of 2018 batch. Twenty five Sahyadrians have been shortlisted by the company.
MBA Student a Rescuer at ACT, an NGO in Mangaluru
Animal Care Trust (ACT), an NGO having its shelter at Shakthinagara, Mangaluru is organizing a Two-Day Adoption Programme of Vaccinated & De-wormed Puppies & Kittens in Forum Fiza Mall during 14th – 15th Oct’17 from 4 pm to 8 pm. Aishwarya K, Final year MBA student is a Rescuer at Animal Care Trust (ACT) since the last one year who has 28 rescues to her credit. Please contact her on +91 8147290073 to get the stray dogs or cats sterilized.
Faculty invited to judge Yuvajanotsava - District Level Competition, Udupi District
Mr. Naveen Pilar, Coordinator, Department of Art & Culture was invited to judge events on Folk at Yuvajanotsava, a district level competition in Udupi District.
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