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Vol. 1 Issue 1l January - 2015

Our university was born in

the year 1968, and has

completed 46 years of history

and now waiting for its

Golden Jubilee celebrations,

in another four years' time.

We are really fortunate to be

a part of this most prestigious

university. The Motto of our

University, as you all know, is

‘Nirmaya KarmanaSree’.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

42MONTHSOVER THE PAST

INDIA TODAY RATING

DR. M. ABDUL SALAMVice Chancellor

UNIVERSITY - CAMPUS

Capacity Enhancement of 11 KV HT Sub-Station I & IIFrom 1000 KVW to 3000 KVW at a cost of ` 3.6 Crores

Inauguration by the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor

Dr. M. Abdul Salam (04.04.2014)

Enhancement of Transformer Capacity to 500 KVA and Installation of 160 KVA Generator at a cost of `56 Lakhs

11 KV HT Sub-Station

JMC - THRISSUR

Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam, inaugurating the Enhancement of Transformer Capacity at Dr. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur

Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam, Switching on the Generator at Dr. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur

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Priority for Sports

SPORTS COVOCATION PENDING FOR LAST 5-YEARS

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Cash Awards worthRs 25 lakhs to Students

Benefits 1000 Students

SPORTS CONVOCATION 2014 & ALUMNI FORMATION

SOUTH ZONE INTER UNIVERSITY (WOMEN) KHO-KHO TOURNAMENT HELD ON DEC. 19-23, 2012

Pointing towards Excellence

Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam

addresses the meeting of Alumni

of Athletes. Dr. P.T. Usha was

elected as President of

Alumni Association of Athletes

Hosting National events: Inauguration of South Zone Inter University (Women) Kho-Kho tournament.

Dashing towards Excellence - leadership provides the momentum: Scene from South Zone Inter University (Women) Kho-Kho tournament.

UNIVERSITY - CAMPUS

Capacity Enhancement of 11 KV HT Sub-Station I & IIFrom 1000 KVW to 3000 KVW at a cost of ` 3.6 Crores

Inauguration by the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor

Dr. M. Abdul Salam (04.04.2014)

Enhancement of Transformer Capacity to 500 KVA and Installation of 160 KVA Generator at a cost of `56 Lakhs

11 KV HT Sub-Station

JMC - THRISSUR

Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam, inaugurating the Enhancement of Transformer Capacity at Dr. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur

Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam, Switching on the Generator at Dr. John Matthai Centre, Thrissur

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Priority for Sports

SPORTS COVOCATION PENDING FOR LAST 5-YEARS

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l

Cash Awards worthRs 25 lakhs to Students

Benefits 1000 Students

SPORTS CONVOCATION 2014 & ALUMNI FORMATION

SOUTH ZONE INTER UNIVERSITY (WOMEN) KHO-KHO TOURNAMENT HELD ON DEC. 19-23, 2012

Pointing towards Excellence

Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam

addresses the meeting of Alumni

of Athletes. Dr. P.T. Usha was

elected as President of

Alumni Association of Athletes

Hosting National events: Inauguration of South Zone Inter University (Women) Kho-Kho tournament.

Dashing towards Excellence - leadership provides the momentum: Scene from South Zone Inter University (Women) Kho-Kho tournament.

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HONOURING 2012 OLYMPIANSSYNTHETIC TRACK

l From Youth & Sports Affairs, Government of India

Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy

l Our Football Team won the prestigious Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy inAll India Inter University Football (Men) Championship (2013-14)

Summer Coaching Camp 2014

Indoor Stadium Renovated

GLORIOUS FESTS

Glimpses from Agro-Food Flower Fest 2014

GREEN FESTIVAL 2014

To recognize the best value Rich Student in affiliated colleges.

Vice Chancellor with award winners (15.08.2014)

SADGUNA AWARD 2014

To recognize the Best Teacher in affiliated colleges.Vice Chancellor with award winners (26.09.2014)

SADGURU AWARD 2014

Catch them young: Summer Coaching Camp - to nurture new talents in sports, which the University is conducting every year

Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. K. Raveendranath addressesthe Summer Coaching Camp 2014

`. 5.5 Crore

Sri. E. Ahamed, Member of Parliament, inaugurating the Synthetic Athletic Track.Dr. M. Abdul Salam Vice Chancellor, Adv. KNA Khader MLA, Prof. K. Raveendranath

Pro Vice Chancellor, Sri. Abdul Majeed T.A., Registrar are also seen.

Sri. P.K. Abdu Rabb, Hon'ble Minister for Education, Govt. of Kerala inaugurating the Renovated (Synthetic Turfed) Indoor Stadium.

In the presence of Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam and higher officersRenovated (Synthetic Turfed) Indoor Stadium opened for the players

2014 Agri Flower Food Book Fest

Saplings ready for saleMain Entrance of Green Festival 2014 at Calicut University

Olympian Irfan Kolothum Thodi receiving memento from Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam with Diju V and Tintu LukaOlympians

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HONOURING 2012 OLYMPIANSSYNTHETIC TRACK

l From Youth & Sports Affairs, Government of India

Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy

l Our Football Team won the prestigious Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy inAll India Inter University Football (Men) Championship (2013-14)

Summer Coaching Camp 2014

Indoor Stadium Renovated

GLORIOUS FESTS

Glimpses from Agro-Food Flower Fest 2014

GREEN FESTIVAL 2014

To recognize the best value Rich Student in affiliated colleges.

Vice Chancellor with award winners (15.08.2014)

SADGUNA AWARD 2014

To recognize the Best Teacher in affiliated colleges.Vice Chancellor with award winners (26.09.2014)

SADGURU AWARD 2014

Catch them young: Summer Coaching Camp - to nurture new talents in sports, which the University is conducting every year

Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. K. Raveendranath addressesthe Summer Coaching Camp 2014

`. 5.5 Crore

Sri. E. Ahamed, Member of Parliament, inaugurating the Synthetic Athletic Track.Dr. M. Abdul Salam Vice Chancellor, Adv. KNA Khader MLA, Prof. K. Raveendranath

Pro Vice Chancellor, Sri. Abdul Majeed T.A., Registrar are also seen.

Sri. P.K. Abdu Rabb, Hon'ble Minister for Education, Govt. of Kerala inaugurating the Renovated (Synthetic Turfed) Indoor Stadium.

In the presence of Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam and higher officersRenovated (Synthetic Turfed) Indoor Stadium opened for the players

2014 Agri Flower Food Book Fest

Saplings ready for saleMain Entrance of Green Festival 2014 at Calicut University

Olympian Irfan Kolothum Thodi receiving memento from Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam with Diju V and Tintu LukaOlympians

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Most searched UniversitiesWorldwide

Best e-Campus Award 2014 Best Green Campus Award 2014 The University of Calicut, which holds a unique

position among the various Universities in the

country is all set for an overall expansion of the

sports facilities. Numerous contributions to sports and

games made CU admirable and now, University is in its

effort to implement new projects to regain its superiority

in sports industry. The sporting arena at CU now consists

of an outdoor stadium, a multipurpose indoor stadium,

tennis courts, volleyball courts, kho kho court and a

fitness gym that creates the complete mood of the

sports world. As the prime concern of authority is to

provide better infrastructure and sports facilities to the

emerging sportstars, CU is on its way to dedicate a hub

of all modern sports facilities. In the very near future,

Calicut university may get crowned as “sports

university”.

The sports facilities at the University are considered

among the best in India, if properly planned and utilised,

admits the whole campus community. The University

takes pride in possessing one of the largest natural

own University

Sports2014 & Alumni Formation Sports Convocation held at the University Seminar Complex

Renovated (Synthetic Turfed) Indoor Stadium opened for the players

stadium in Asia. The outdoor stadium with seating capacity of 50000 is fully

covered all sides with gallery, is now used for multi purpose. One of the dream

project of CU is the development of outdoor stadium to contain a Cricket pitch

of International standard and a 400 meters track with a Football court of

international Standard in the center, enclosed with 70% gallery for spectators.

A stadium gallery with pavilion is under construction now. There is a plan for

development of gallery by paving exterior tiles on the steps, which surely adds

to the aesthetic appearance and also prevent the growth of vegetations.

Construction of a chain linked fencing around the sports complex is also

included in the project.

Besides the vast outdoor stadium, two indoor stadiums with teak wood

flooring is used for multipurpose. Renovation works of the indoor stadium has

started , one of which floored with modern synthetic materials suitable for

various sports activities has inaugurated and opened for the players.

The University have already opened a multi stationed fitness centre and weight

training hall with all facilities in the campus. Besides the students and staff of

the University, a large no. of natives are also taking advantage of the fitness

centre. The achievements of University in swimming and water polo are also

commendable. Swimming pool, the main hub for training with Diving and

water polo facilities, which is under proposal, will come true in the very near

future. University is also planning to construct a new building with modern

facilities as dormitory for comfortable stay of the trainees and it will also

provide lodging facility for the participants of various competition, thereby CU

could host more inter University and National competitions. As per the

academic schedule and timing of the physical education students and

participants of various sports events, Construction of a sports hostel is

indispensable. The construction of a sports hostel to provide dormitory type

accommodation to 500 students is under the project, which will get started

soon. This will surely benefit the players by 100% utilization of the facilities for

sports training.

Recognising the works he has done for the smooth functioning of the campus,

Calicut University Vice-Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam has been selected by the

Engineering Watch Magazine for the Campus Pre-paredness Award, 2015.

He has been selected for the award, taking into consideration his contributions to higher

education and for successfully implementing e-governance in the educational sector. His

attempts to take Calicut University to international standards through academic researches

also garnered the special appreciation of the award committee. Dr. M. Abdul Salam was

also instrumental in introducing various developments in the university, such as Digital

Document Filing System, Biometric Punching, Digital Personal File, Online Banking, Wi-Fi

Campus, etc.

The award will be handed over to him at the Higher Education Forum, to be held in Chennai

on March 28.

-Courtesy: The Indian Express

Award for CU Vice-Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam

Presented the Best e-Campus Award to VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal in recognition of being the best e-governed Campus among the affiliated Colleges. Vice Chancellor presenting the award to Dr. Easwara Sharma,

Principal, VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal.(31.12.2014)

Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur bags the best Green Campus Award 2014. Vice Chancellor presenting the award to

Principal, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur. (05.06.2014)

6 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT NEWS@UoC 7UNIVERSITY OF CALICUTNEWS@UoC

Most searched UniversitiesWorldwide

Best e-Campus Award 2014 Best Green Campus Award 2014 The University of Calicut, which holds a unique

position among the various Universities in the

country is all set for an overall expansion of the

sports facilities. Numerous contributions to sports and

games made CU admirable and now, University is in its

effort to implement new projects to regain its superiority

in sports industry. The sporting arena at CU now consists

of an outdoor stadium, a multipurpose indoor stadium,

tennis courts, volleyball courts, kho kho court and a

fitness gym that creates the complete mood of the

sports world. As the prime concern of authority is to

provide better infrastructure and sports facilities to the

emerging sportstars, CU is on its way to dedicate a hub

of all modern sports facilities. In the very near future,

Calicut university may get crowned as “sports

university”.

The sports facilities at the University are considered

among the best in India, if properly planned and utilised,

admits the whole campus community. The University

takes pride in possessing one of the largest natural

own University

Sports2014 & Alumni Formation Sports Convocation held at the University Seminar Complex

Renovated (Synthetic Turfed) Indoor Stadium opened for the players

stadium in Asia. The outdoor stadium with seating capacity of 50000 is fully

covered all sides with gallery, is now used for multi purpose. One of the dream

project of CU is the development of outdoor stadium to contain a Cricket pitch

of International standard and a 400 meters track with a Football court of

international Standard in the center, enclosed with 70% gallery for spectators.

A stadium gallery with pavilion is under construction now. There is a plan for

development of gallery by paving exterior tiles on the steps, which surely adds

to the aesthetic appearance and also prevent the growth of vegetations.

Construction of a chain linked fencing around the sports complex is also

included in the project.

Besides the vast outdoor stadium, two indoor stadiums with teak wood

flooring is used for multipurpose. Renovation works of the indoor stadium has

started , one of which floored with modern synthetic materials suitable for

various sports activities has inaugurated and opened for the players.

The University have already opened a multi stationed fitness centre and weight

training hall with all facilities in the campus. Besides the students and staff of

the University, a large no. of natives are also taking advantage of the fitness

centre. The achievements of University in swimming and water polo are also

commendable. Swimming pool, the main hub for training with Diving and

water polo facilities, which is under proposal, will come true in the very near

future. University is also planning to construct a new building with modern

facilities as dormitory for comfortable stay of the trainees and it will also

provide lodging facility for the participants of various competition, thereby CU

could host more inter University and National competitions. As per the

academic schedule and timing of the physical education students and

participants of various sports events, Construction of a sports hostel is

indispensable. The construction of a sports hostel to provide dormitory type

accommodation to 500 students is under the project, which will get started

soon. This will surely benefit the players by 100% utilization of the facilities for

sports training.

Recognising the works he has done for the smooth functioning of the campus,

Calicut University Vice-Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam has been selected by the

Engineering Watch Magazine for the Campus Pre-paredness Award, 2015.

He has been selected for the award, taking into consideration his contributions to higher

education and for successfully implementing e-governance in the educational sector. His

attempts to take Calicut University to international standards through academic researches

also garnered the special appreciation of the award committee. Dr. M. Abdul Salam was

also instrumental in introducing various developments in the university, such as Digital

Document Filing System, Biometric Punching, Digital Personal File, Online Banking, Wi-Fi

Campus, etc.

The award will be handed over to him at the Higher Education Forum, to be held in Chennai

on March 28.

-Courtesy: The Indian Express

Award for CU Vice-Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam

Presented the Best e-Campus Award to VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal in recognition of being the best e-governed Campus among the affiliated Colleges. Vice Chancellor presenting the award to Dr. Easwara Sharma,

Principal, VPSV Ayurveda College, Kottakkal.(31.12.2014)

Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur bags the best Green Campus Award 2014. Vice Chancellor presenting the award to

Principal, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur. (05.06.2014)

8 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT NEWS@UoC 9UNIVERSITY OF CALICUTNEWS@UoC

‘It is impossible to absorb the truth of god through

symbols, ‘ opined Sanathana Dharma follower and social

activist, swami Agnivesh. He was delivering the keynote

address in the seminar organized on ‘Monotheism in

Sanathana Dharma’ in the Seminar Complex .

‘Spirituality is the bliss to be acquired through selfless deeds

and immolation. Beyond rituals and customs, Sanathana

Dharma envisages spirituality’ noted Swami Agnivesh. ‘

Through knowledge and deeds we ought to get rid of

narrow minded thoughts. Sanathana dharma does not

allow social evils such as casteism, communalism, treating

women as secondary, female foeticide, dowry system,

Impossible to know God through symbols

–Swami Agnivesh

luxury, violence. Sanathana Dharma is the zenith of values such as love,

kindness, patience, brotherhood and mutual existence. Ekam Sath’ the

theory of ultimate reality is the base of Sanathana Dharma. God is the

ultimate reality’, he added.

The idea of treating the whole humanity as a family, to develop amity, a

co-existing atmosphere and peace between societies and between

different cultures in Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam is the essence of

Sanathana Dharma, opined Dr.M Abdul Salam, Vice-Chancellor, while s

presiding over the function. Parents should inculcate the values of

Sanathana Dharma in the very childhood of children. He said that, the

values of Sanathana Dharma emphasizing on broad mindedness and

secularist attitude is inevitable for the progress of the society and the

country.

Pro-vice-chancellor K Raveendranath, Swami Chidanadapuri, Dr. Jacob

Vadakkancherry, Babu Santhosh, C Kesavan also presented their ideas on

the subject.

The butterfly park in Calicut university is all set to welcome

varieties of butterflies this autumn. About 10 varieties of

butterflies will add colour to Calicut university butterfly

park, once this winter gets over.

Butterfly park, which was an initiative of green rigade

project started its journey by mid 2012, in association with

Grand Space to Flutter around

national environment awareness

campaign conducted by the

ministry of environment and forest.

The butterfly park is meant to

provide feeding ground and host

for the larvas of butterflies. Dr.

harilal from the department of

botany along with six research

scholars have found rare species of

plants from all over the state to

attract butterflies. The flowers of

these plants are meant to bring

suitable breeding conditions for the

butterflies. By the end of this

autumn, they expect about 8

species of butterflies to stay back.

Leafy plants as well as flowering

plants for nectar collection are

there in the park. “ we were behind

this for a year and half and the

maintanence of these plants were

really strenuous, because even a

slight change in temperature

effects them. But the labours from

the Calicut university gardeners

wing were in full support for us” ,

says karthika, a research scholar.

Butterflies will be in field by early

mornings and then leave before the

day hits up. However, we are

waiting for more colourful spring

this time with more butterflies to

flutter around.

-Harmya Manohar

-Harmya Manohar

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam addresses the gathering

Swami Agnivesh delivering the keynote addresse

In view of its achievements in the field of

sports and games, Association of Indian

Universities has informed that Calicut

University is under consideration of allotting

a Centre of Excellence in Athletics, which

aim to help the talents to have knowledge

of latest trends in training practises. For this,

availability of a synthetic track is very

essential. The University of Calicut is the only

university which do not have a Synthetic

Athletic track among the Universities in

Kerala. . For better Practice and for high level

performance , a synthetic track with highly

capable physical elasticity and highly wear

proof which can be used in all weather is an

inevitable requirement. Rs. 5.5 crores has

been sanctioned and 3 crores has been

received from Ministry of Youth And Sports

Affairs by the University for the construction of

the 400 meter synthetic athletic track and its

accessories and its proceedings are going on.

Besides all these projects, Calicut University

is dreaming of the shifting of SAI(Sports

Authority of India) center from Calicut to

the university. It is the vision of the University

to make a sports complex with all modern

facilities, so that the University could

materialize its objectives. For that the

University is in tie up with Sports Authority

of India and has decided to build a sports

complex with modern facilities including a

swimming pool and the facilities to start a

football academy .

University of Calicut is not far from the

bright future and the implementation of

these projects will undoubtedly aid to the

very essential development in sports field.

For successful implementation of the

projects, the authority have to take up the

initiative to consider the needs of students.

It needs to be implemented in a better co

ordinated system of plans. Strong

awareness should be given both to the

natives in and around the campus for the

efficient functioning of the proposed

sports facilities. As the development of a

nation is considered, sport can add more

potential to achieve the goals. The plans

and programmes for national develo-

pment should be rooted in institutions like

universities, where the youth can prove their

mettle and they should be given proper

sporting facilities. Political conspiracies and

authoritarian attitude towards sport can

ruin the very nature of sport. And so, there is

an urgent need of creating awareness

among the concerned societal institutions

regarding the very importance of sport in

national development. It has been proved in

many countries that well- designed sport-

based initiatives are practical and cost-

effective tool to achieve objectives in

national development and peace.

Therefore, Sport is a powerful vehicle that

should be increasingly considered as a

complementary to existing activities to

confirm nation- al integrity.

The authority is focusing on the over all

development of facilities and with the

support of a team of dedicated coaches and

mentors, University of Calicut can mould a

number of Olympians and Internationals in

sports and games. The dream is not too far

to reach and so we can expect University of

Calicut will be crowned as Sports University

very soon.-Rizwana P.

All India Inter University Champions 2013-14Football

All India Inter University Runner up 2013-14Kho-Kho

8 UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT NEWS@UoC 9UNIVERSITY OF CALICUTNEWS@UoC

‘It is impossible to absorb the truth of god through

symbols, ‘ opined Sanathana Dharma follower and social

activist, swami Agnivesh. He was delivering the keynote

address in the seminar organized on ‘Monotheism in

Sanathana Dharma’ in the Seminar Complex .

‘Spirituality is the bliss to be acquired through selfless deeds

and immolation. Beyond rituals and customs, Sanathana

Dharma envisages spirituality’ noted Swami Agnivesh. ‘

Through knowledge and deeds we ought to get rid of

narrow minded thoughts. Sanathana dharma does not

allow social evils such as casteism, communalism, treating

women as secondary, female foeticide, dowry system,

Impossible to know God through symbols

–Swami Agnivesh

luxury, violence. Sanathana Dharma is the zenith of values such as love,

kindness, patience, brotherhood and mutual existence. Ekam Sath’ the

theory of ultimate reality is the base of Sanathana Dharma. God is the

ultimate reality’, he added.

The idea of treating the whole humanity as a family, to develop amity, a

co-existing atmosphere and peace between societies and between

different cultures in Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam is the essence of

Sanathana Dharma, opined Dr.M Abdul Salam, Vice-Chancellor, while s

presiding over the function. Parents should inculcate the values of

Sanathana Dharma in the very childhood of children. He said that, the

values of Sanathana Dharma emphasizing on broad mindedness and

secularist attitude is inevitable for the progress of the society and the

country.

Pro-vice-chancellor K Raveendranath, Swami Chidanadapuri, Dr. Jacob

Vadakkancherry, Babu Santhosh, C Kesavan also presented their ideas on

the subject.

The butterfly park in Calicut university is all set to welcome

varieties of butterflies this autumn. About 10 varieties of

butterflies will add colour to Calicut university butterfly

park, once this winter gets over.

Butterfly park, which was an initiative of green rigade

project started its journey by mid 2012, in association with

Grand Space to Flutter around

national environment awareness

campaign conducted by the

ministry of environment and forest.

The butterfly park is meant to

provide feeding ground and host

for the larvas of butterflies. Dr.

harilal from the department of

botany along with six research

scholars have found rare species of

plants from all over the state to

attract butterflies. The flowers of

these plants are meant to bring

suitable breeding conditions for the

butterflies. By the end of this

autumn, they expect about 8

species of butterflies to stay back.

Leafy plants as well as flowering

plants for nectar collection are

there in the park. “ we were behind

this for a year and half and the

maintanence of these plants were

really strenuous, because even a

slight change in temperature

effects them. But the labours from

the Calicut university gardeners

wing were in full support for us” ,

says karthika, a research scholar.

Butterflies will be in field by early

mornings and then leave before the

day hits up. However, we are

waiting for more colourful spring

this time with more butterflies to

flutter around.

-Harmya Manohar

-Harmya Manohar

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam addresses the gathering

Swami Agnivesh delivering the keynote addresse

In view of its achievements in the field of

sports and games, Association of Indian

Universities has informed that Calicut

University is under consideration of allotting

a Centre of Excellence in Athletics, which

aim to help the talents to have knowledge

of latest trends in training practises. For this,

availability of a synthetic track is very

essential. The University of Calicut is the only

university which do not have a Synthetic

Athletic track among the Universities in

Kerala. . For better Practice and for high level

performance , a synthetic track with highly

capable physical elasticity and highly wear

proof which can be used in all weather is an

inevitable requirement. Rs. 5.5 crores has

been sanctioned and 3 crores has been

received from Ministry of Youth And Sports

Affairs by the University for the construction of

the 400 meter synthetic athletic track and its

accessories and its proceedings are going on.

Besides all these projects, Calicut University

is dreaming of the shifting of SAI(Sports

Authority of India) center from Calicut to

the university. It is the vision of the University

to make a sports complex with all modern

facilities, so that the University could

materialize its objectives. For that the

University is in tie up with Sports Authority

of India and has decided to build a sports

complex with modern facilities including a

swimming pool and the facilities to start a

football academy .

University of Calicut is not far from the

bright future and the implementation of

these projects will undoubtedly aid to the

very essential development in sports field.

For successful implementation of the

projects, the authority have to take up the

initiative to consider the needs of students.

It needs to be implemented in a better co

ordinated system of plans. Strong

awareness should be given both to the

natives in and around the campus for the

efficient functioning of the proposed

sports facilities. As the development of a

nation is considered, sport can add more

potential to achieve the goals. The plans

and programmes for national develo-

pment should be rooted in institutions like

universities, where the youth can prove their

mettle and they should be given proper

sporting facilities. Political conspiracies and

authoritarian attitude towards sport can

ruin the very nature of sport. And so, there is

an urgent need of creating awareness

among the concerned societal institutions

regarding the very importance of sport in

national development. It has been proved in

many countries that well- designed sport-

based initiatives are practical and cost-

effective tool to achieve objectives in

national development and peace.

Therefore, Sport is a powerful vehicle that

should be increasingly considered as a

complementary to existing activities to

confirm nation- al integrity.

The authority is focusing on the over all

development of facilities and with the

support of a team of dedicated coaches and

mentors, University of Calicut can mould a

number of Olympians and Internationals in

sports and games. The dream is not too far

to reach and so we can expect University of

Calicut will be crowned as Sports University

very soon.-Rizwana P.

All India Inter University Champions 2013-14Football

All India Inter University Runner up 2013-14Kho-Kho

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The youth must bring ‘a change’ within themselves to eradicate inequality

that gnaws our society urged Prof. Dr. J.V. Vilanilam, Former Vice Chancellor

of University of Kerala . He was delivering the key note address at the

Second National Communication Research Conference on ‘Media and Society in

Digital Era’ held at EMS seminar complex, The conference was organized by the

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication on 28th and 29th of

January, 2015.

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam inaugurated the two-day conference in which

mass communication researchers from various institutions across India presented

their essays. Prof. Dr. J.V. Vilanilam who was the guest of honour presented an

essay on ‘Digitization in the media’. “India has been developing scientifically and

technologically for last several decades. But condition of weaker section including

must be the change-Dr Vilanilam

Youth

women and children are pathetic. Being

Communication professionals, our research should

cover such aspects too.” He demanded.

In his inaugural speech, Dr. Salam urged media and

the youth to bring developmental news. “Media is

behind vested interests and thus neglects news

regarding development”-he chided. “Due to the

explosion of channels, people are being subjected to

unwanted problems”, he pointed.

Prof. A. F. Mathew stole the show of first day with his

presentation on ‘Problems that confront us’ while P.

K. Sajan, Corporate Communication Manager of

Verizone Systems, Chennai captivated the second

day. Around 25 articles were presented through

eight sessions in the conference. Prof. M.

Vijayakumar, Abdul Latheef Naha, Fr. Francis

Karackat, Dr. M. S. Harikumar, Dr. Rajeev Mohan, Dr.

Suhaib Muhammed Haneef and others presented

their papers on various topics.

Vice Chancellor Dr. Abdul Salam released Dept. of

JMC’s research journal ‘Mass Communication

Research Journal’ by handing over the first copy to

Prof. Vilanilam. Dr. Abdul Majeed, Registrar of

Calicut University, Dr. N. Muhammadali, HOD of

JMC, Sudheer S Salam, Convener of MCRC, Meljo

Thomas and S. Sam also addressed various sessions

of the conference.

The women’s Kho Kho team which won the

National Inter University title was given a

grand reception by the University. The Vice

Chancellor Dr M Abdul Salam himself arrived at the

railway station to greet and congratulate the team

members. Pro-Vice chancellor Raveendranth,

Syndicate Member Dr T P Ahamed and the head of

department of sports Dr V P Zakeer Hussain were

also present at the occasion.

The National level competitions were held at J N R

Rajastan Vidyapeeth University situated at Udaipur.

Grand reception for Women’s teamKho-Kho

A Weekly Drama

Festival open to all

Students,

Staff and Public

in collaboration with

Kerala Sangeetha

Nataka Academy

All Fridays at 06.00

p.m. at University

Auditorium

The sociology department of the University of

Calicut conducted an interaction on the topic

‘Issues and solutions of entrance examinations.

The interactions were organized as a part the M.

M. Ghani series of discourses planned by the

department.

Talking to the gathering, Mr. P A Aboobakkar

Sidhiq, Collector of the Singam District, Jhargand,

said that decisions taken by an individual were the

most important factor to win any competitive

examinations. Through systematic mental

planning and disciplined effort any person can

excel in national competitive examinations. He

further added that an honest and confident

person also needed proper guidance and the right

training to earn their success.

Taking part in the interaction, Dr. K. P. A. Illyas IPS, superintendent of police,

Nagaland opined that one needs to cultivate analytical capability, creative attitude

and a strong thinking ability in order to succeed in modern competitive

examinations. They should also build up their capacity to learn and understand

more, he added. University syndicate member K. K Sayyid Abid Hussein Thangal, Dr.

N. P Haffis Mohammed, M. Sanjana, C.V Anusha, P. Sahila and M. C Muhammed

Shaheer addressed the audience.

Solutions offered for Entrance Exam Issues

DRAMA FESTIVAL

-Vahida K

-Sreejith P Mukundan

Dr. KPA Ilyas, IPS, SP Nagaland interacts with the students, Mr. PA Aboobacker Siddique(Third from left) Collector of Singhbhum District, Jharkhand is also seen.

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam receiving the Calicut University Kho-Kho team which won the national title at Rajasthan at Calicut Railway Station.

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam handing over the new edition of Communication and Journalism Research (CJR) to J V Vilanilam, Former Vice Chancellor University of Kerala,

Prof. A F Mathew, IIM Kozhikode, Dr. Muhammadali N. HOD Dept of Journalism are also seen.

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The youth must bring ‘a change’ within themselves to eradicate inequality

that gnaws our society urged Prof. Dr. J.V. Vilanilam, Former Vice Chancellor

of University of Kerala . He was delivering the key note address at the

Second National Communication Research Conference on ‘Media and Society in

Digital Era’ held at EMS seminar complex, The conference was organized by the

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication on 28th and 29th of

January, 2015.

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam inaugurated the two-day conference in which

mass communication researchers from various institutions across India presented

their essays. Prof. Dr. J.V. Vilanilam who was the guest of honour presented an

essay on ‘Digitization in the media’. “India has been developing scientifically and

technologically for last several decades. But condition of weaker section including

must be the change-Dr Vilanilam

Youth

women and children are pathetic. Being

Communication professionals, our research should

cover such aspects too.” He demanded.

In his inaugural speech, Dr. Salam urged media and

the youth to bring developmental news. “Media is

behind vested interests and thus neglects news

regarding development”-he chided. “Due to the

explosion of channels, people are being subjected to

unwanted problems”, he pointed.

Prof. A. F. Mathew stole the show of first day with his

presentation on ‘Problems that confront us’ while P.

K. Sajan, Corporate Communication Manager of

Verizone Systems, Chennai captivated the second

day. Around 25 articles were presented through

eight sessions in the conference. Prof. M.

Vijayakumar, Abdul Latheef Naha, Fr. Francis

Karackat, Dr. M. S. Harikumar, Dr. Rajeev Mohan, Dr.

Suhaib Muhammed Haneef and others presented

their papers on various topics.

Vice Chancellor Dr. Abdul Salam released Dept. of

JMC’s research journal ‘Mass Communication

Research Journal’ by handing over the first copy to

Prof. Vilanilam. Dr. Abdul Majeed, Registrar of

Calicut University, Dr. N. Muhammadali, HOD of

JMC, Sudheer S Salam, Convener of MCRC, Meljo

Thomas and S. Sam also addressed various sessions

of the conference.

The women’s Kho Kho team which won the

National Inter University title was given a

grand reception by the University. The Vice

Chancellor Dr M Abdul Salam himself arrived at the

railway station to greet and congratulate the team

members. Pro-Vice chancellor Raveendranth,

Syndicate Member Dr T P Ahamed and the head of

department of sports Dr V P Zakeer Hussain were

also present at the occasion.

The National level competitions were held at J N R

Rajastan Vidyapeeth University situated at Udaipur.

Grand reception for Women’s teamKho-Kho

A Weekly Drama

Festival open to all

Students,

Staff and Public

in collaboration with

Kerala Sangeetha

Nataka Academy

All Fridays at 06.00

p.m. at University

Auditorium

The sociology department of the University of

Calicut conducted an interaction on the topic

‘Issues and solutions of entrance examinations.

The interactions were organized as a part the M.

M. Ghani series of discourses planned by the

department.

Talking to the gathering, Mr. P A Aboobakkar

Sidhiq, Collector of the Singam District, Jhargand,

said that decisions taken by an individual were the

most important factor to win any competitive

examinations. Through systematic mental

planning and disciplined effort any person can

excel in national competitive examinations. He

further added that an honest and confident

person also needed proper guidance and the right

training to earn their success.

Taking part in the interaction, Dr. K. P. A. Illyas IPS, superintendent of police,

Nagaland opined that one needs to cultivate analytical capability, creative attitude

and a strong thinking ability in order to succeed in modern competitive

examinations. They should also build up their capacity to learn and understand

more, he added. University syndicate member K. K Sayyid Abid Hussein Thangal, Dr.

N. P Haffis Mohammed, M. Sanjana, C.V Anusha, P. Sahila and M. C Muhammed

Shaheer addressed the audience.

Solutions offered for Entrance Exam Issues

DRAMA FESTIVAL

-Vahida K

-Sreejith P Mukundan

Dr. KPA Ilyas, IPS, SP Nagaland interacts with the students, Mr. PA Aboobacker Siddique(Third from left) Collector of Singhbhum District, Jharkhand is also seen.

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam receiving the Calicut University Kho-Kho team which won the national title at Rajasthan at Calicut Railway Station.

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam handing over the new edition of Communication and Journalism Research (CJR) to J V Vilanilam, Former Vice Chancellor University of Kerala,

Prof. A F Mathew, IIM Kozhikode, Dr. Muhammadali N. HOD Dept of Journalism are also seen.

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Al Abeer group Pvt. Ltd, the famous business group based on the middle

east, has extended their hands for the renovation of the university

stadium complex and also for the overall infrastructural development.

University Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam inaugurated the renovation works

currently budgeted at 1.25 crore.

for the Stadium renovationAl Abeer Group

In his inaugural address,

Vice chancellor extended

the gratitude to Al Abeer

Group for such a laudable

effort. “The help provided

by Al Abeer Group is the

best example for the

responsibility of private

firms towards the society.

This can be considered as

part of Zakat.” He also requested new entrepreneurs

to come forward for the betterment of University

considering it as a social responsibility. The works are

expected to be completed within May 2015.

Calicut University will be made a hotspot of

eco-tourism through the Forest Neighbour

hood Project, said Tourism Minister A P

Anilkumar, while inaugurating the project jointly

supported by Tourism Department, Malappuram

District Tourism Promotion Council and the

University.

The project, estimated to cost ̀ . 2.25 crore, will be

implemented in the University area.

“The government is ready to fund this project

further. An international convention centre is also

being considered,” the minister said. The function

was presided over by K N A Khader MLA. Vice

Chancellor Dr. M. Abdul Salam, Syndicate Member

P M Niyas, V K Lakshmanan, Registrar T A Abdul

Majeed, Pro-Vice Chancellor K Raveendranath and

V Ummer Koya spoke at the event.

Forest Neighbourhood Project

Launched at CU

-Sreejith P Mukundan

Published by the Registrar, University of Calicut Editor: Sudheer Shah S. E Omprakash V., Zakaria M.Vl ll l l

ditorial team: Dr. Muhammadali N., Editorial Support: Sikha N. Design: Asuthosh V. Printed at Calicut University Press Private circulation only

Vice Chancellor Dr. M Abdul Salam inaugurating the renovation works of University Stadium sponsored by Al Abeer Group

Minister for Tourism, AP Anil Kumar inaugurating the Forest Neighbourhood project

MR. MOHAMMED ALUNGALPresident, Al Abeer Medical Group

1. Turfing the Football field

2. Fencing around the Athletic Track

3. Tiling the Gallery

4. Renovation of Stadium Pavilion

5. Changing rooms for Athletes

6. Refreshment Centre

7. 50,000 Ltrs. Capacity Water Storage Tank

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