ONE-DAY STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON “Is Social Media a Boon or...
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LOYOLA INSTITUTE OF FRONTIER ENERGY (LIFE) is an interdisciplinary and collaborative research institute in Loyola College, Chennai. The basic tenet of LIFE is to promote a border-less, collaborative and interdisciplinary research in science with a balance between pure and applied sciences, and the ultimate view of translating the fruits of research for improving the quality of life of the society. The thrust areas are: Energy, Environment, Bioethics, Material Science, Awareness Education to Students and the Masses.
THEME
In the present scenario, Information and Communication Technology rule the minds of younger generation. The emergence of social media connects the unconnected, reaches the unreachable and includes the excluded. The social media networks which touch the hearts of all fields become very powerful tools in the areas of communication, society, culture, religion, industry, politics, education, evangelization, personal relationships, and etc. In addition, social media affects highly the psycho-spiritual wellness of humanity. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to be aware of social media and become responsible users. Otherwise, all users may miss the meaning in Life. In this context, Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College, Chennai is organizing a one-day state level seminar on “Is Social Media a Boon or Bane for Life?” on November 24, 2018 (Saturday) at Seminar Hall, LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai-600 034.
OBJECTIVES To create a social media awareness that motivates people for using it more effectively
To enlighten the users on the role of social media in education and evangelization
To explain the impact of social media in human-wellness
SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTSInternational and National Status of Mass Media Use of Social Media in the mission of education & evangelization Social Media Networks on Psycho-spiritual wellness of humanity
PATRONRev. Fr A. M. Jayapathy Francis, SJRector, Loyola Institutions, Chennai
CHAIRPERSONS
Rev. Dr D. Selvanayakam, SJSecretary & Correspondent, Loyola College, Chennai
Rev. Dr F. Andrew, SJ Principal, Loyola College, Chennai
Rev. Dr John Pragasam, SJ Director, LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai
EXECUTIVE MEMBERSDr J. M. V. KalaiarasiDr S. Vincent Dr V. Pushpa RaniDr J. Merline Shyla
CORRESPONDENCE
Rev. Dr S. Maria Packiam, SJConvener & Organizing Secretary
Deputy Director, LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 [email protected] +91 – 9445803415 / 044 – 28178332 www.loyolacollege.edu/LIFE
LIFE SEMINAR HALL Loyola College, Chennai
“MASS MEDIA - Global & Local Perspectives”
Prof. E. Suresh PaulAssociate ProfessorDept. of Visual Communication Loyola College, Chennai.
“SOCIAL MEDIA IN EDUCATION -Missiological Perspective”
Prof. E. Suresh PaulAssociate ProfessorDept. of Visual Communication Loyola College, Chennai.
“SOCIAL MEDIA IN EVANGELIZATION - Ecclesiastical Perspective”
Rev. Dr A. Ignacy, SJAssistant ProfessorDept. of Visual Communication,Loyola College, Chennai.
“IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON HUMAN HEALTH -Psycho - spiritual Perspectives”
Rev. Dr S. Maria Packiam, SJDeputy Director, LIFEEntomology Research Institute (ERI)Loyola College, Chennai.
LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION
21.11.2018FIRST-COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS
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REGISTRATION FEERs. 250/-
(Including Seminar kit, Certificate, Working lunch and Refreshments)
ONE-DAY STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON
“Is Social Media a Boon or Bane for Life?”
NOVEMBER 24, 20189.30 AM - 4.00 PM