Bootcamp
IDE Bootcamp Phase 2 – Edition 2 was inaugurated at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, on February 17. It was aiked at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students. S. Udhaya Shanker. Assistant Controller, Patent Office, Chennai, was the chief guest. He was joined by Girish Kumar Bhasin. Assistant Director, AICTE, and R. Anandasivaraj, Manager. IP & Technology Transfer, AICTE. Anbumathi, an expert trainer from Wadhwani Foundation. also participated. An exhibition by students showcased 23 projects spanning diverse domains such as IoT, Agriculture, and Healthcare.
How to set question papers
A. Jahitha Begum from GRI being felicitated at GTN Arts College, Dindigul.
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A faculty development programme on ‘Setting question paper as per educational objectives’ was organised at G.T.N Arts College, Dindigul, on February 15. The objective was to improve skills in creating effective assessment tools that measure student learning outcomes. T. Srinivasan, Controller of Examinations, inaugurated the programme. S. Saravanan, Principal, offered felicitations. The resource person, A. Jahitha Begum, Head i/c, Department of Education, Gandhigram Rural Institute, spoke on ‘Setting question paper as per educational objectives.’ She stressed the importance of assessment using Bloom’s Taxonomy and Outcome-Based Education system. She said intervention of Artificial Intelligence was no threat to the OBE system.
Meet on AI
The speakers at the conference held at Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul.
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The Department of Psychology at Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul, hosted a conference on ‘Artificial Intelligence and the future of mental healing opportunities and challenges’ on February 7 and 8. The conference also covered various sub-themes, including Al innovations in mental health care, predictive analytics, ethical considerations, Al-powered diagnostic tools, and the role of Al in addressing mental health disparities. Special sessions focused on Al’s role in patient engagement, training health professionals, and psycho-spiritual counselling. Organised in collaboration with Periyar University, Madras University and Loyola College, the conference provided a platform for intellectual deliberations on Al’s potential and challenges in the mental health sector
Cyber crime awareness
The speakers at the cyber crime awareness programme at Ananda College in Devakottai.
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The Sivagangai District Cyber Crime Police organised a cyber crime awareness programme at Ananda College in Devakottai on February 12. It was aimed at educating the students about risks associated with cybercrime and the ways to avoid becoming a victim. The participants were: P. Kalai Kathiravan, ASP; S. Chandra Mohan: Inspector; V. Sathish Kumar, Sub-Inspector; and S. Kala: Sub-Inspector, Devakottai. They gave insights on cybercrime awareness, potential misuse of social media, and methods to prevent cybercrime.
Seminar held
The speakers at the seminar held at Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil.
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The Department of Business Administration of Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, organised a two-day seminar on ‘Enhancing workforce readiness for Vision 2047: reskilling and upskilling approaches and challenges’ recently. Chancellor K.Sridharan presided. Vice President S.Shasi Anand inaugurated the seminar.Vice Chancellor S.Narayanan, Registrar V.Vasudevan and Dean P. Ganesan offered felicitations. The resource persons were Christopher S of, Career OS, Chennai; Shankar Srinivasan of Heidelberg India; P. Ravi of MS University, Tirunelveli; and S. Vijayalakshmi of Delta Technologies.
Festivals of the past
A speaker addressing a conference at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi.
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Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi organised a conference on ‘Timeless treasures: revisiting heritage, culture and festivals of the golden past’ recently. The event was conducted to mark the celebration of International Mother Language Day. The resource persons were President of Khmer Tamil Sangam, Cambodia, M. Rameswaran; Mu. Sangar, Associate translator, Ministry of Communication, Malaysia; Pradeep Kumar Joshi, Chairman, NTA; Ujjwala Kakarla of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad; Yobbe Lungu from Malawi; and Nitai Saha from Munshi Premchand Mahavidyalaya, Darjeeling.
Sports Day
A. Pradeep, Superintendent of Police, takes part in Sports Day at SSM College of Arts and Science, Dindigul.
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Sports Day was held at SSM College of Arts and Science, Dindigul, on February 22. A. Pradeep, Superintendent of Police, the chief guest, spoke on the importance of keeping physical health, mental health and the success at the personal and professional life through sports and games. Earlier, N. Sampathkumar, Principal, welcomed the gathering Physical education teachers S. Jeyakumar, S. Gowtham and N. Rathi had made the arrangments.
Graduation Day
Graduation Day being held at V.V. Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar.
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Graduation Day was held at V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women, Virudhunagar, on February 22. The chief guest was G. Ravi, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. In his address, he spoke on the significance of education in all aspects of life, and the responsibility of youth in building the nation. Totally 1,130 – 942 UG and 188 PG graduands – from various disciplines were conferred with their degrees.
Published – February 24, 2025 06:59 pm IST
Source:https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/dindigul-campus-connect/article69258435.ece