St. Pious X Degree & PG College for Women(Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade)
Nacharam, Hyderabad-500 076, Ph : 040-27175786, Email : [email protected] Web : www.stpiouscollege.in
PIOUS NEWS LETTER VOL 28 November 2017– May 2018
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PIOUS NEWSLETTER - FOCUS VOL 28 November 2017– May 2018
CONTENTS I. NEWS ZOOM-IN
II. IQAC
III. STUDENT ENRICHMENT
1. Add-on courses- Interdisciplinary, Certificate
2. Orientation Programmes
3. Career Guidance
4. Classroom Activities on Eminent people, Social and ethical values
5. Guest and Extension Lectures
6. Field Trips and Educational Visits
7. Collaboration & Linkages
8. Seminars, Workshops, Conferences
9. Club Activities
10. Student participation in Competitions
11. Health and Social Awareness
12. Environmental Concerns
13. Student Projects
IV. TESTS, EVALUATION AND REMEDIAL CLASSES
V. CELEBRATIONS
1. Christmas & Outcry Bond
2. Resonance
3. National Science Day
4. Women’s Day
5. English Language Day
6. Valedictory- Farewell to UG Final Year
7. Matribhasha Dinotsava
8. Sanskrit Day
9. National Mathematics Day
10. MBA Freshers Party
VI. ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS
VII. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
VIII. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
IX. RESEARCH, PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION
X. RESOURCE AND CONSULTANCY
XI. PLACEMENTS
XII. ALUMNI
XIII. SPORTS
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I. NEWS ZOOM-IN
1. SAMATVA
Intercollegiate Competitions on Gender
Sensitization, 4th April 2018
The one day intercollege event on Gender
Sensitization, titled ‘Samatva’ was held on
college campus with the objective of creating
awareness among the youth on Gender
Equality and Women Empowerment. The
event was inaugurated by Mr. Kapil Dev,
renowned Media Personality and an Effective
Speaker. In his deliberation, he gave anecdotes
from his life and how he learnt about the
importance of women and the respect they
deserve in society. He also enlightened the
audience on the significance of gender equality
and how a woman can multitask. The
Principal’s message on the importance of
Gender sensitization in creating gender
literacy and information on how meticulously
the competitions were framed based on the
themes concerned with Gender equity,
captivated the attention of audience. Our
College-correspondent reflected upon the
significance of gender sensitization and
wished the participants from across An album
comprising the collection of the messages on
“Capturing Thoughts” was played in the
auditorium.
The response to the event was overwhelming.
Around 277 students from various colleges of
the city such as Bhavans Vivekananda
College, Kasturba Degree College, Cognizant
College of Commerce, Little Flower Degree
College and St. Pious X Degree & PG College
enthusiastically participated in the five events
conducted on the following themes:
Capturing Thoughts - an online open
competition was organized by the department
of Physical Sciences in which participants
were asked to express their feelings on “My
daughter, My pride” and “The woman who
inspired me”. More than 100 participants in the
age group of 15 to 75 years, from various
countries such as US, UK, Australia, Dubai
and different states of the India participated in
the competition.
Abhinaya - Dramat Competition was
organized by the Department of Commerce. A
total of 8 teams participated and gave
stupendous performances.
MOB GAB – A competition on Group
Discussion was organized by the Department
of Life-Sciences. Around 16 groups of 72
students participated in the event. The group
discussion event saw the students discussing
on various issues pertaining to gender
discrimination & empowerment, Reservation
Bill for women, gender issues & challenges,
equal pay and equal work, problems faced by
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trans-genders & gender stratification. All the
members of the groups were successful in
putting forth their views & exhibiting good
leadership & communication skills & it was a
quite challenging task for the judges to decide
the best. 1st prize was won by Bhavans College
and 2nd prize won by St. Pious X Degree &
P.G. College.
Nrithyanjali - Group Dance Competition was
organized by the Department of the Second
Languages. A total of 10 colleges participated
in the competition.
I Prize Kishore Dora & Group – Bhavan’s
Vivekananda Degree College and II Prize
Abegail & Group, St.Pious X Degree & PG
College.
Speech Craft – A debate competition on the
themes- ‘Enriching and empowering women
through Education’ and Elocution
Competition on ‘The most inspiring woman
leader in the world’ was organized by
Departments of Social Sciences. A total of 26
participants participated in the elocution
competition and spoke on various inspiring
leaders such as Laxmi Narayan Tripathy,
Oprah Winfrey, Malala etc.
The Departments of Biochemistry and English
organized the Inaugural and Valedictory
Function of Samatva. The Department of
Psychology and Mass Communication took
care of photography for the event.
2. LMS- Stumagz
The Management of the College and Dept. of
English coordinated with Stumagz to make
the college a digitalized learning campus for
all.
Stumagz is a software application for the
administration, documentation, tracking,
reporting and delivery of courses or training
programs. They help the instructor deliver
material to the students, administer tests and
other assignments, track student progress, and
manage record-keeping.
An interactive orientation with the staff was
held by Stumagz on Learning Management
System (LMS) on 8th Dec 2017.
An orientation on Learning Management
System (LMS) was for IIIyear UG students
and for I& II year UG students was organized
on 3rd March 2018.Stumagz personnel Mr.
Fredy and Mr. Teja gave a practical orientation
for staff on 9th March 2018 and also selected
the Avengers, who are student volunteers from
each faculty. They were selected by Stumagz
on the basis of selection criteria.
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Admin for Stumagz
UG- Arts- Ms.Monoshri Mitra & Ms Arthi
Commerce- Ms Shwetha & Ms Afreen
Physical Sciences- Ms Vani
Life Sciences- Ms. Sujatha& Ms.
Sugundhamala MBA- Ms.Anika& Ms.
Latha PG- MsVani Sree & Ms Swathi
3. Microbiology: National Seminar
Department of Microbiology in association
with Telangana Academy of Sciences
organized a National Seminar on
“Nanotechnology: Emerging Issues and
Applications” on 26th February, 2018.
4. KRTYA-2018 - 18th April 2018
The students of St.Pious X MBACollege for
Women organized a state level “Management
Meet” “KRtya2018” on the theme
“INNOVATION AND BEYOND...” on 18th
of April 2018. This event was aimed at
fostering innovation by encouraging student
entrepreneurs. A total of 287 participants from
30 colleges participated in various formal and
informal events. The Chief Guest of the event
was Mr. Ravi Teja Jallepalli –CEO-Goli Soda,
and Vijaya Kumar-Lead Bala Vikas
International.
The key event of the Meet was “Product
Presentation” where the students were
encouraged to come out with their innovative
ideas for start-ups through product
presentation- a working model with their
unique features to scale it on the business floor.
The event was judged by Mr. Ravi Teja
Jallepalli, Mr. Ravikumar and Mr.Thalla
Veerendranath.
The second session of the meet started with the
first rounds of formal events, informal events
and subsequent rounds of formal events. The
day came to an end with the valedictory
session where the winners of all the formal
events were given cash awards followed by a
presentation of valedictory report by Mrs. C.
Latha –HOD – Department of MBA and vote
of thanks by the II year students of MBA.
5. Two-Day National Seminar By MBA
department Startup Ecosystem -
Opportunities and Challenges, 15th and
16th March 2018.
The department of Business Management,
organized Two-Day National Seminar on
“Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities &
Challenges under the able guidance of the
College Management. The Seminar was
attended by more than 200 participants which
included Faculty of Affiliated Colleges,
Research Scholars and Students. The Seminar
was inaugurated by the hon’ble Vice-
Chancellor, Prof. S. Ramachandram along
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with Rev. Sister Japamala, Correspondent and
Rev. Sister Velangini, Principal, St. Pious X
Degree & P.G. College and Prof.K. Kalidas,
Principal of St. Pious X MBA College
for Women. The other dignitaries for
the inaugural function included Mr. Mihir
Paryal. Director ATI, Mr.T.Suresh,Founder
TechiesNest, Mr. T. Veerendranath, Co-
founder, Techies Nest, Mr. Ramesh Veuganti,
Mr. Hafees Basha and Dr Mohd. Rafi.
Inaugurating the seminar Prof. Ramachandra,
Vice chancellor, appreciated the college for
choosing the apt topic and advised to conduct
series of activities to fructify the substratum of
the seminar. Prof. K. Kalidas, Convener,
presented his detailed report on the Two Day
seminar highlighting its purpose, scope and
possible endeavor. Mr. Tanneru Suresh, in his
key note address, stated that the future of India
is in the hands of 75 crore young population
who are under the age of 25 years. Innovation
entrepreneurship is the only solution to the
future.
The seminar was spread into four technical
tracks. Around 24 papers were presented on
various themes and subthemes of the seminar.
The participants were happy with the
presentations and deliberations. The seminar
finally passed major resolutions on the Startup
Ecosystem – Opportunities and Challenges for
furthering the activities/events by the college
and also to the benefit of faculty and research
scholars. The valedictory address was given by
Prof. Gopal Reddy, Ch. Registrar, O.U. The
Seminar proceedings were declared closed
with vote of thanks by Prof. K.K.Kalidas,
Convener.
6. International Socio-Cultural Interaction
23rd March 2018: A team of 15 members from
Tanzania, Africa visited campus to interact
with the students of the college, understand the
education system, Indo-Social culture
organized by Department of Computer
Science.11 students accompanied by 4
teachers, Br.Robert, teachers Letticia, Dotto,
Seclas were enthusiastic in visiting various
departmental laboratories, Library,
Gymnasium and Sports. After the glimpses of
the campus, a programe was organized in the
Auditorium.
The Dignitaries Correspondent Rev.Sr.
Japamala, Principal Rev.Sr.Velangini of
St.Pious College and Br. Robert from
Tanzania addressed the gathering. During the
interactive session students of the college and
students from Tanzania shared information on
education system, Indo-Africa Social culture.
The students of our college depicted Indian
culture through Folk dance and skit. The
students’ performance on song Bombalela has
attracted the gathering and invoked their spirit
to join them with zeal and enthusiasm.
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Br. Robert expressed his views and
acknowledged that students of St.Pious are in
plenty with talents, campus with sophisticated
technology and Infrastructure. The program
ended with vote of thanks followed by
National Anthem.
7. National Litter-Less Competition for
Women Rocks at National level
Environment Sustainability Program-
“LITTERLESS COMPETITION”
Dept. of Computer Science
“Girls don’t lag behind anymore in any field”.
This time three girls from Hyderabad studying
at St. Pious X Degree and PG College For
Women, Nacharam have proved by winning
first prizes organized by YRE (Young
Reporters For Environment) SAYEN (South
Asian Youth Environment Network) and FEE
(Federation for Environment Education) in
“Litter Less” campaign. This Competition was
held at National level and included three
categories of different age groups: Article
Writing, videography and Photography. There
were more than 1500 entries from across India
and only 9 students were chosen as winners at
different age groups. The winners belonging to
11-14 yrs age group were from Lucknow, the
winners belonging to age group 15-18yrs were
from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad had the
privilege of having winners, age group 19-21
yrs. The names of winners from Hyderabad
were Huma Khatoon - First prize- Article
Writing. Marina Judy - First prize –
Videography Syeda Sameena Fatima-First
prize - photography. Mrs. Grace Beena Paul,
Head Dept. of Zoology, St. Pious X Degree
and PG College For Women, NAAC
accredited by ‘A’ grade was instrumental in
motivating the students, and was awarded an
International Certificate of ‘Best Teacher’ in
Environmental Sustainability and a gift by
FEE in collaboration with Wrigley’s and
associated with SAYEN, CEE and Paryavaran
Mitra. Mrs. Grace Beena Paul is Head Dept of
Zoology over two decades has a passion
towards Environment Sustainability and was
instrumental in motivating students to
participate in this program who is also
pursuing Research from the Dept. of Zoology
Osmania University. The Award ceremony
was held at Lucknow on 27th November 2017.
The speakers at the ceremony were Mrs.
Madhavi Joshi, Director of Sayen, and Mrs.
Preethi from CEE Mr. Ratanmanlal- Senior
Journalist. Mr.Sagar Suri, CEE played a key
role in managing the event, sponsorship of
accommodation and travel. The Management,
Correspondent and Principal were the tower of
support. Indeed it’s a proud moment for
College, Hyderabad city, Telangana state and
NATION.
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II. IQAC
Activities by IQAC from November to April
NAAC accreditation:
✓ Dr. R. Komala, Coordinator, IQAC, gave
an orientation lecture on filling up process
of online SSR on 17-01-2018
✓ Expedited the work on documentation and
uploading of SSR in the month of January
with the help of the Management, HODs
and Criteria coordinators
✓ Submitted online SSR on 10th Feb 2018
✓ On 28th Feb 2018 ‘Science day’ was
celebrated on the theme “Role of science
and technology for sustainable future”.
✓ Dept. of English organized gender
sensitization program on 4th April 2018
✓ On 8th March 2018 Women’s day was
celebrated in campus.
✓ Gender sensitization program ‘Samatva’
was organized on 4th March 2018
✓ Academic audit was taken up from 20-21
April 2018
✓ Department of Microbiology in
association with Telangana Academy of
Sciences organized a National Seminar on
“Nano technology: Emerging Issues and
Applications” on 26th February, 2018.
✓ Resonance was celebrated from 1st to 3rd
February 2018
✓ Krtya ‘Management Meet ‘was organized
on 18th April 2018.
✓ A national seminar was organized on start-
ups by Dept. of M.B.A
✓ A workshop was organized on the topic
role of IPRs in innovative India - Creative
India
✓ A workshop was organized on Intellectual
Property Rights by Dept. of Genetics
✓ Department of Physics organized FDP a
one day workshop on “Experimental
Physics’ on revised curriculum of
practical’s introduced in semester pattern
✓ ISR
✓ Departments carried out work to support
slum dwellers of Murukula Basti
✓ On second Saturdays departments visited
Divya Disha
✓ Extended the MOU for one more year to
adopt a pair of peacocks and an Indian
Gharial from Nehru Zoological Park,
Hyderabad.
✓ Online feedback was taken from the
students at the end of the academic year.
✓ On 23rd March, 2018 Dr. R. Komala, Dept.
of Physic attended IQAC Seminar at
✓ St. Joseph’s college on the topic ‘NAAC
Assessment process and Methodology’.
✓ On 21st April 2018, Mrs. G. Nagalaxmi
presented a paper in the national seminar
on “Revised NAAC Framework: The road
ahead towards excellence in Quality
education” on the topic “Gender equality-
An exclusive goal” at
Bhavan’s Vivekananda College
✓ NAAC orientation & quiz was organized
for all the 1st and 2nd year B.Com students
on 17th April
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III. STUDENT ENRICHMENT
1. Add-on courses Interdisciplinary,
Certificate
As a part of policy initiative of the college
interdisciplinary culture is promoted. Inter
disciplinary classes were conducted by the
departments of Physics, Botany,
biotechnology, Genetics and Mathematics.
Dept. of Physics : 15th Feb to 15 th March, 2018
MsPaleena Thulimilli Dept of Physics
conducted the interdisciplinary classes on
‘Assembling of PC’ for II UG students from
B.Com, BA and BSc. The course was from and
the no of students who attended this course is
109.
Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology: 13th to 16th
Feb 2018. The dept. conducted
Interdisciplinary classes for the II year,
semester – IV B.Sc., B.Com, & B.A students
on the topics:-Advances of sciences &
technology for human welfare. 100 students
opted for this course.
Dept. of Genetics: 16th Feb 2018 The
department conducted Interdisciplinary
classes for the II year - semester IV - B.Sc.,
B.Com & B.A students on the topics: Life
Style Diseases and Management. 100 students
opted for this course.
Dept. of Mathematics: Conducted
Interdisciplinary classes from 14.2.2018 to
21.3.2018 on Basic Mathematics
Add on course: Dept. of Chemistry A 30 hour
add on course on Molecular Docking was
conducted by QSTATIX for M.Sc. Chemistry
students in the month of April 2018.
Dept. of Computer Science. Advance Excel
Training Course: The Department of
Computer Science in collaboration with NIIT,
conducted 40days training in Advance Excel
Course from 25th Oct, 2017 to 15th Dec, 2017
were the Resource person Mrs. Rameshwari,
from NIIT, delivered the lectures as well as
practical sessions in lab every alternate day.
Total 30 final year students from different
groups registered for the training. The Course
Outcomes are as follows: After completing
this course, students will be able to apply
advanced features of Microsoft Office Excel
2013 and benefit at their workplace by
increasing productivity and efficiency.
Students will be able to extend their
knowledge on Microsoft Office Excel and use
it to be more productive and efficient at their
workplace. The Students will be evaluated
after taking a MCQ test and Lab practical test
from the trainer in the end of the Course.
Based on their performance the certificate is
generated and will be issued by NIIT Ltd.
MBA Add on Courses:
• Advance Diploma course: is offered by
NIIT in Advanced MS – Excel for the
Business Management students which
commenced from 1st November 2017.
• Soft Skills: To equip the students with the
required Soft skills the college has
organized 40 hrs program on soft skills
training. The resource person is Mrs.
Hyma from “Soft Skillz “institute Tarnaka.
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MBA Interdisciplinary courses:
Mrs. Anika and Mrs. Sushama from
department business management were the
resource persons for Interdisciplinary
courses on Online Trading for UG students
(B.Com, B.Sc., and BA). 90 students Enrolled
and successfully completed the course which
was held from 1st to 15th March 2018.
2. Orientation Programs
Commerce: An orientation program was
organized on 6th April on various schemes of
Central Govt. by Mr Jagdish from Disha Trust
& ICICI bank.
Social Sciences: “SHE TEAM” Orientation-
II on 5/1/2018
She Team orientation was organized for BA
PPML, MPML and EPP students by the
Department of Social Sciences and
Rachakonda police. DCP Saleema was the
resource person for the orientation. She had an
interaction with the students on safety
measures for women, importance and working
of She teams.
MBA: Orientation on Employability skills by
Dr Hyma and Ms Pratibha from Soft Skillz
Institute, Tarnaka was organized for 1st year
MBA students.
World Health Day (7th April 2018) -
Organized by Dept. of Computer Science
Orientation on Organ Donation: On 6th April,
2018 an private organization named Do India
in collaboration with TCS has oriented the
students of II UG and PG on occasion of World
Health Day celebrated every year on (7th April)
on Organ Donation. Mr. Ram Coordinator of
Do India motivated the students on why organ
donation is important and how to choose a
proper channel for donating organs. The
students were also made to take oath on the
theme Donate Organ-Live for Ever. Two 2nd
year students were nominated as college
volunteers for registration.
3. Career Guidance
Dept. of Biochemistry: Career Guidance
Program, 22/2/2018, at Conference Hall
A Career Guidance Program on “Various
opportunities after Post-graduation” was
organized by the Department of Biochemistry
for the students of 1stMSc and 2ndM.Sc
Biochemistry and Microbiology. The guest
speaker of the program was Miss. Shradddha
Vyas from Vyas Academy, CSIR. She
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enlightened the students on the possible
options after Post-graduation like Industries,
Teaching and Research and how to reach them.
She guided the students about the exam
patterns and the syllabus of CSIR, GATE,
ICMR, SET, and UGC-NET. The response of
the students was over whelming and they felt
it is the need of the hour.
Dept of Mathematics
Career Guidance for PG students Speaker Dr.
Anuradha Govt. Degree College For Women,
Begumpet
Dept. of Microbiology
Seminar on “Goal setting” by Lion K.S.K
Jayadeva Rao for M.Sc and MBA students
organized by Department of Microbiology and
MBA in association with Lions Club of
Hyderabad, Krishnanagar on 18th November
2017.
MBA:
Seminar on Goal Setting and Attitude: Dt
18-11-2017
MBA organized a seminar on goal setting and
attitude by Lions Club Hyderabad in
collaboration with Microbiology department.
150 students of I and II yr MBA, PG students
of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Chemistry
attended the session. The program was hosted
by P.V. Ramana, Chairperson – Lion Shiva
Rama Krishna. The guest speaker K.S.K. Jay
Deva Rao spoke about the significance of
micro and macro things, building up goals,
burning desire to achieve set goals,
commitment & passion, SWOT Analysis,
perseverance, soft skills and the importance of
a belief system. The students enthusiastically
shared their reflections.
A Career Guidance Session on the certification
program in BFSI domain was organized for
MBA I year students on 4th April 2018 and
there source person was Mr. Krishna, Head,
Skill development from IFSI (International
School for Financial studies).
4. Classroom Activities on Eminent
people, Social and Ethical values
Dept. of Mass Communication
Class Room Projects
✓ Students of BA MPML I year, Semester II
presented project reports on various forms
and history of media
✓ Students of BA MPML II year, Semester
IV presented projects on Radio interviews
with faculty and Radio news script
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Dept. of Psychology
Class Seminar Date : 7-11-17
Topic: Psychological Testing and
Assessment
The Department of Psychology conducted a
seminar for the second and final year students
of BA MPML for Paper III – (Personality
Theories and Assessment). Ms. Beulah,
faculty, Psychology, demonstrated the various
tests and assessments used in the clinical
setting and also in going about them. It helped
students to differentiate between testing and
assessment and also about the wide range of
tests used in clinical setting.
Topic: Procrastination, Date: 1-12-17
The Department of Psychology conducted
seminar for the students of III BA MPML. Ms.
Beulah, faculty, Dept. of Psychology
emphasized on the advantages and
disadvantages of procrastination and also what
one could do about it. It helped students to
identify the areas where they would be
delaying their work and to take action on it.
Role Enactment
Date: 9-12-17 Topics: Disorders
The Department of Psychology conducted
Role Enactment for the III B.A MPML
students for Paper IV – (Abnormal
Psychology). Students were given topics from
the syllabus, to present in the classroom.
Students came up with an action related to the
topic concerned. It helped in overcoming the
stage fear, be comfortable with oneself and to
be clearly able to differentiate between the
various disorders.
Book Review
The Department of Psychology conducted
book reviews by the III B.A MPML students
for Paper 3 & 4 – (Child and Adolescent
Psychology & Abnormal Psychology).
Students were assigned group and individual
book reviews to enhance their knowledge on
different aspects of development and various
mental health issues
Movie Review The Department of Psychology
conducted movie reviews by the III B.A
MPML students for Paper 3 & 4 – (Child and
Adolescent
Psychology & Abnormal Psychology).
Students were given individual movie reviews
to enhance their knowledge on different
aspects of development and various mental
health issues
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Case Discussions
The Department of Psychology had case
discussions for the III B.A MPML students for
Paper 3&4 - (Child and Adolescent
Psychology & Abnormal) on Saturdays.
Students were asked to come up with the
pressing issues in relation to self and others
and there was an open discussion in the class
with high confidentiality being maintained.
Dept. of Political Science
Date: 20/01/2018 Poster Presentation
Topic: Indian Government & Politics
Participants: The students of 2nd year BA
(PPML & EPP) presented Posters on
different ministries in the Indian
Government, Judges of Supreme Court,
Parliament, Chief Ministers of all states to
gain an understanding of our government
and how it functions, and the roles of the
Cabinet Ministers.
5. Guest and Extension Lecture
S.No Date Topic Resource Person Department
1. 16-11-2017 to
17-11-2017
Complex Analysis S.RakmajiRao Dept of Maths
2. 29-11-17 Indian Political Thought
Prof. K. Laxmi Osmania
University
Department of
Political Science
3. 07-12-2017 Awareness about GST &
Career prospects of Company
Secretary course
Mr. R. Venkata Ramana Chairman
ISCI, Hyderabad Chapter
Dept. of
Commerce
3. 05-01-18 Development
Communication
Prof. B. Balaswamy (Osmania
University)
Mass
Communication
4. 10-01-2018 Trade Marks and Copy
Rights
Mr. R. Venkata Ramana Chairman
ISCI, Hyderabad Chapter
Dept. of
Commerece
5. 20-01-18 Motivational Enhancement
Therapy
Ms. Sowmya Mare Dept. of
Psychology
6. 27-01-2018
National Voter’s Day Prof. K. Laxmi (O.U) Dept. of Political
Science
7. 29-01-2018 “Career prospects in Waste
Management”
Mr. Arvindu, International Waste
Management Consultant
Dept. of
Microbiology
8. 28-02-2018 ‘National Science Day’ Dept. of Physics
9. 05-03- 2018 Glory of Indian Writing Prof.Pankaja from RBVRR English
10. 19-03-2018 Health & Hygiene Ms.ChaitanyaDeepthi from Padala
Charitable trust
English
16 & 17-3-18 Hypothesis Testing & T- Test Ms. Anita Dept. of
Psychology
11. 22.03.2018 Importance of Earth Sciences
for Mankind. To
commemorate world Earth
Day.
M.R.K. Prabhakar
Chief Scientist from NGRI
Department of
Sanskrit
13. 29-03- 2018 ‘Role of EM Waves and Role
of Electronics in day-to- day
Life’.
. Prof.K.VenuGopal Reddy, Retd
professor from Dept. of Physics,
OU
Dept. of Physics
14. 06-04-2018 “Non Parametric Methods” Mrs.C.Srikala, HOD, Department
of Statistics, St.Ann’s college for
women, Mehdipatnam.
Dept of Statistics
15. 06-04-2018 Practice of Life Insurance Mr. M.V Raman, Retd. Deputy
Zonal Manager, LIC
Dept. of
Commerce
16. 19 – 04- 2018 Financial Commission and
Fiscal Crisis
Prof. N.R.K Reddy.
Economics
17. 28-04-2018 Biosensors & Nanoparticle
carrier system for Drug
Delivery
Prof. P. Sai Charan, Asst.
Professor, Srinidhi Group of
Institutions
Dept. of
Microbiology
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6. Field Trips and Educational Visits
S.No Date Place Department
1. 10th November2017 Industrial Visit
Ultra Tech Cements Ltd located at Shankarpalli for the
students of IIyr MBA
MBA
2. 17-01-2018 Butterfly house at Nizam College Dept of Zoology
3. 17-01-2018 Butterfly house at Nizam College Dept of Zoology
4. 22-01 2018 Indian Immunologicals Limited, Gachibowli Dept. of Genetics
5. 8th March 2018 Industrial visit to L& T Metro at Nagole for the students
of I yr MBA
MBA
6. 22-03-2018 Salarjung Museum and Birla Planetarium Dept of English
7. 22-03-2018 Zindu Tilismath, Bread Factory & Parle G Company Dept. of Commerce
8. 22.03.2018 Salarjung Museum, Osman sagar water Lake,,
Chowmahalla Palace.
Public Adm and Pol
Science
9. 28-03-2018 IITH at Sanagareddy Dept of Biochemistry
10. 11th April 2018.
Advanced Training Institute at Vidyanagar, Hyderabad
visited by 150 Students of I and II yr MBA
Students took part in the National student summit on Start-
ups organized by NSDL and Techies nest
MBA
11. 27-04-2018 Indian Institute of Surveying & Mapping (IIS&M), Survey
of India, Uppal, Hyderabad
Department of
Statistics
12. 27-04-2018 IIS&M to learn Data collection & survey Dept of Mathematics
13. 28-03-2018 Zoo park Dept. of Zoology
14 27-03-2018 Sailara Biotechnological – Plant Tissue culture unit,
Qutubullapur, Hyderabad.
Dept of Botany &
Biotechnology
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7. Collaboration & Linkages
Department of Microbiology
The Institution (Department of Microbiology)
has signed MOU with Ashrita Bio
Foundation, Hyderabad, in January, 2018. St.
Pious X College will be considered as an
“Academic Partner” for Ashrita Bio
Foundation wherein the latter will be a
“Knowledge Partner” for St. Pious X College.
Both bodies have found it mutually beneficial
to collaborate for the following activities:
Academic Projects, Training Programs,
Consultancy Services, Guest Lecture
opportunities, Membership services,
Certification Programs, Event Management
Support, Laboratory up-gradation,
Certification & Incubator Assistance,
Entrepreneurship development & support.
Dept. of Chemistry
In Association with HPCL, the Department
organized Saksham program and a safety clinic
under the aegis of Petroleum Conservation
Research Association and Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of
India on 16th February 2018.The officer from
HPCL explained the need of safety measures
to be adopted while using LPG Cylinder. He
described all the precautions to be followed
with live demonstration. Around 150 students
(PG and MBA) attended the program.
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8. Seminars, Workshops, Conferences
1. Workshop on Gender Awareness
Date: 20-03-2018
Dept. of English
An intercollege workshop on Gender
Awareness was organized by St.Pious X Dept.
of English to obtain an understanding of
gender roles and responsibilities in the present
time. The workshop was headed by Ms.
Pankaja, Assistant Professor, RBVRR
Women’s College and the faculty, Dept. of
English St. Pious X College. Teachers and
students of other colleges were invited to take
part in the workshop. Little Flower College,
Malla Reddy Engineering College & Loyola
College attended the workshop. Dr. D. Pankaja
presented a paper on Gender Awareness and
different types of Gender and various issues
faced by them. The first session was a question
answer session that discussed gender queries
of girls and boys represented by male and
female students from each college.
They expressed their views, problems faced
and how to solve them, existing notions on
gender bias and put forth a vision on gender
equality. ‘He for she’ and ‘She for he’ were
transformed into ‘He and she for he’ and ‘She
and he for she’ and ‘We for Zie’ especially
keeping in mind the transgenders. The
Pronoun ‘Ze’ for trans genders was also
discussed by the students.
The participants came up with interesting and
innovative role plays in the next session which
were appreciated by all. Each play identified
the root of gender discrimination in different
situations and thus made the audience aware of
the mistakes in order to overcome them. The
participants were also given a questionnaire
which was handed over to Ms. Pankaja for
further study. All the participants received
certificates for attending the workshop.
2. World Theatre Day Date: 27/3/18
Dept of English
On the occasion of World Theatre day, the St.
Pious X Dept. Of English organized a seminar
and panel discussion by film and TV
personalities, MrKapil Dev, Mrs. Shahanaz
(Event Manager, Model and Actor), Mr
Sudheer (Producer), Mr. Charan (Actor), and
Mr Prashant (Cast Crew Manager). Mr. Kapil
talked about filmmaking, Mr Sudhir spoke
about his Studio, Laxvil Studios and a number
of short films that his studio has made and
gave information about an upcoming short
film that would be a production of his studio.
Mrs. Shahnaz was wonderful in motivating the
students to pursue modelling, acting or event
management by giving examples from her life
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and how she balances work and personal life
in the glamorous film industry by maintain
values and standards of living. She also stated
the importance of convincing the family
members before choosing professions such as
acting or modelling in case they believe that
they are not as clean/safe/well paid as other
professions. Mr. Charan, the younger brother
of the renowned actress Jaya Prada, took over
and spoke about some of his films and his
experiences when he entered into the film
industry. Mr. Prashant who was a main part of
the casting crew in the Laxvil Studios wished
the best of luck to all the students in the
audience who were interested in acting
Interactive session: 7 students were asked to
come up to the dais and join the guests for a
panel discussion. MrKapil was the moderator
and involved the guests and the students in
asking and answering questions and enacting a
few situations. It ended in some hands-on
experience in spontaneous acting with real
actors for the students. A few student groups
exhibited their talent in acting which were
appreciated and assessed by the dignitaries.
Two of the students were given a role in one of
the forthcoming productions by them.
3. Workshop on Television Production &
News AnchoringDate:6/4/18
Guest: Fr. Kinston, HOD, Dept. of Mass
Com, St. Joseph’s College
Dept of Mass Communication
A workshop on different techniques, stages in
TV production and anchoring skills was
conducted for BA MPML 2nd students by ST.
Pious X Dept. of Mass Comm. Students were
briefed on various script writing formats for
film and TV production. The workshop also
had an interactive session on idea generation
for film making for students.
4. Seminar on Motivational Enhancement
Therapy Date: 20-01-18
Dept of Psychology
RESOURCE PERSON: Ms. Sowmya Mare
The St. Pious X Department of Psychology
conducted a seminar on “Motivational
Enhancement Therapy” for the final year
students of BA MPML. Ms. Sowmya Mare
equipped the students with the necessary skills
through this therapy to deal with anyone who
is. The main objective was to equip them to
identify the symptoms, causes and effects of
addiction and how one could go about giving
an intervention.
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5. Workshop Attended on ‘Addiction –
Current Scenario’ at Little Flower College,
Uppal Date: 16/2/18
Dept of Psychology
The students of BA Psychology attended a
workshop on Addiction – Current Scenario at
Little Flower College, Uppal on 16th February.
The students were oriented on reasons and
various kinds of addiction that youth are
influenced. They were also briefed on the
rehabilitation measures that can be taken to
overcome and help addicted persons.
6. Seminar on Emotional Regulation, Dt.
14-3-18
RESOURCE PERSON: Ms. Tina
Fernandes
Dept of Psychology
The St. Pious X Department of Psychology
conducted a seminar on “Emotional
Regulation” for the first and second year
students of BA MPML & PPML by the
resource person Ms. Tina Fernandes. The main
objective of the seminar was to equip one to
identify the destructive emotions and help
them to manage the distressing ones. Students
were equipped with the skills to deal with
negative emotions and also to manage them in
a better way when in tough situations.
7. Modern Analytical Techniques in
Chemistry
Dept. of Chemistry
19 students of First year M.Sc attended a
seminar at AMS (Andhra Mahila Sabha),
Hyderabad on 22nd February, 2018.The title of
the seminar was Modern Analytical
Techniques in Chemistry. Four girls
participated in Power point presentation
competition which was conducted as a part of
the seminar. Two girls (Ms. Swarna and Ms.
Navyasree) bagged prizes for delivering
excellent presentation.
8. ‘Blue LED’
Dept. of Physics
On 4th January, 2018 BSc final year students
and I MSc students have attended a Seminar
Lecture by Noble Laurette from Japan, Hiroshi
Amano on ‘Blue LED’ at IICT Auditorium.
9. International Conference on
‘Integrated International Immersion
Conference (IIIC)’
Dept. of Physics
Ms. K. Vani along with 3 MSc students has
attended a two-day (23rd-24th Feb, 2018)
International Conference on ‘Integrated
International Immersion Conference (IIIC)’ at
Loyala Academy Degree & PG College’.
MsVani also presented a paper on ‘Embedded
Systems in Day-to-Day Life’ which was
authored by Dr. R .Komala and Ms. K.Vani.
10. Bioinformatics–Unlocking Genomic
Evolution on 4-7th December 2017
Dept. of Genetics
Bioinformatics involves the integration of
computers, software tools, and databases in an
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effort to address biological questions.
Fostering the Global competencies among the
students, the present generation needs to be
aware of this technology. In this regard, the
Department of Genetics organized a 4 days’
workshop in “BIOINFORMATICS –
UNLOCKING THE GENOMIC
EVOLUTION” from 4thDec to 7th Dec 2017to
train the students. The Resource Persons were
Dr. D. Sharada Professor and Mr. G. Shravan
Kumar from the Department of
Bioinformatics, Osmania University. The
workshop began with introductory lectures
followed by practical training sessions on the
tools used in genomics, proteomics, novel
drug designing – BLAST, FASTA, Homology
modeling Drug docking and so on.
11. Workshop on API–Analytical
phenotypic index (Biomereu)
Dept. of Microbiology
For M.Sc. Microbiology I & II year students at
St Pious X Degree & PG College for Women
on 13th November 2017.
12. 6th Dr. M.V.N Shirodkar memorial
lecture titled The Journey of Development
of the Indian Rota virus Vaccine”
Dept. of Microbiology
Dr. K. Vindhya Vasini Roy & Dr. Sreedevi
along with students (B.Sc &M.Sc) attended
the 6th Dr. M.V.N Shirodkar memorial lecture
titled “The Journey of Development of the
Indian Rotavirus Vaccine” delivered by
Padmavibushan DR. M.K. Bhanon 11th
December 2017 at IICT auditorium organized
by TAS.
13. International Conference On
“Integrative Biology & Applied Genetics”
(ICIBAG-2018)
Dept. of Microbiology
Students of I M.Sc Microbiology-Avanthika,
V.Annapurna, I. Swathi Reddy, K.G Ramya ,
participated in International Conference On
“Integrative Biology & Applied Genetics”
(ICIBAG-2018) held during March 15th -18th,
2018 at the Osmania University, Hyderabad.
14. “Role of IPR’s in creative India:
Innovative India”
Dept. of Chemistry
A one day workshop on intellectual property
rights titled “Role of IPR’s in creative India:
Innovative India” was organised on 11th
November2017. The purpose of the workshop
was three fold.
1) To transfer the knowledge and educate the
youth about the value and protection of
their ideas, designs, innovation etc.
2) To enlighten students about the need and
benefit IPR so that they may consider it as
a career option.
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3) To provide the common platform for
experts and students for open discussion.
15. “Discrete Probability Distributions”
Date: 12.02.2018
Dept. of Statistics
Department of Statistics conducted seminars
for B.Sc (M.S.Cs) I year students on the topic
“Discrete Probability Distributions” on
12.02.2018. Students were given different
examples from real life where the distributions
can be applied.
16. International conference by Genetics
Dept, Osmania University March 15th, 16th,
17th
Dept. of Biochemistry
Mrs. Sandhya Maithreyi along with II M.Sc
students attended an International Conference
on Integrated Biology and Applied Genetics,
organized by the Department of Genetics at
IICT.
17. “Profit With Purpose”
Dept. of Commerce
A seminar was held on the topic “Profit With
Purpose” on 22nd January 2018.The speaker of
this Invevstor Awareness Programme was
Mr. R. Krishna Kiriti, Financial Planner (My
Piggy bank). He addressed the 2nd and 3rd year
B.Com students about the basics required for
an investment plan and also created an
awareness about the various options of
investment plans.
18. “Women Empowerment In The World”
A seminar was held on 5th February 2018 on
the topic “WOMEN EMPOWERMENT IN
THE WORLD”. The guest speaker was Mrs.
MARY ANNSHURTZ, CO –OWNER OF
STRATFORD UNIVERSITY, USA .The
speaker emphasized the need for equal and fair
opportunities being given to women and also
provided valuable information about getting
admissions in STRATFORD UNIVERSITY.
The seminar was attended by 1st and 2nd year
B. COM students.
PANEL DISCUSSION on WOMEN
EMPOWERMENT – KAPIL DEV
19. “Trade Blocs” – MBA
A seminar was conducted on 29th March 2018
on the topic “Trade Blocs” for all the B.Com I
year students. The resource person Prof.
Kalidas, Principal, St.Pious X MBA College
addressed the students on the different types of
trade blocs.
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20. MBA: Workshop on Research
Methodology 2nd May 2018
A Half- day workshop on Questionnaire
design was organized for MBA I yr (2017-
2019) batch. 100 students attended the
workshop and the resource person was Dr A.
Patrick from faculty of Commerce, Osmania
University, Hyderabad. This workshop briefed
upon how to define a research problem, and
explained the complete research process. The
criticalities of designing the questionnaire was
discussed throwing light upon certain issues
that distort the information sought.
The various sources of collecting information
and its relevance to different methods of
eliciting the information were presented. With
several real time examples the speaker cleared
several queries and brought clarity to deal with
research. A list of research topics, ways of
identifying the need of data, the methods to
follow to elicit the right response and how to
avoid errors were also demonstrated.
21. Department of Social Sciences
National Seminar “Exploring Indigenous
Knowledge System of Indian Society
Interfacing Challenges posedby Modern
Information and Communication Technology”
Date: 19/01/18 & 20/01/18 Venue : Arnold
Bhavan, Habsiguda 2nd year BA (PPML &
EPP) students made use of the opportunity of
attending the seminar and explored the
indigenous knowledge system of Indian
Society. They had the privilege to listen to the
speakers who were Professors from
Anthropology and Sociology Department.
9. Club Activities
Dept. of English
Samuel Johnson’s Literary Club
The dept. of English organized Literary Day
on 29th Jan 2018 for III BA PPML and MPML
students. The various literary classroom
activities, viz., projects, book reviews, albums,
role plays and debates, poetry painting and so
on were discussed by the students and faculty,
Dept of English.
The winners of these literary competitions
from III B.A, B.Com & B.Sc. were awarded by
the Principal with Certificates and prizes. The
BA students enacted a play and also organised
a quiz competition for all the participants.
Dept. of Physics
‘GALAXY CLUB’
On 23rd Jan, 2018 as a part of ‘Galaxy Club’
activity various competitions were held for all
BSc(Physics) students. Competitions on ‘Live
Demonstrations on Learning Apps’ for BSc
final students, for II BSc students, poster
presentation competition on ‘Eco-friendly
Practices of the College’ and for I BSc students
a JAM session on ‘Renewable sources of
Energies’ were held. The winners of all these
competitions were given prizes on ‘GALAXY
CLUB’ celebrations day which was organised
on 25th Jan, 2018.
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Dept of Genetics
GENOPHILICS
On 31st January 2018, as a part of Club
activity, the Department of Genetics organized
programmes such as elocution and poster
presentation for all the I/II/III Year students on
the topic “Cloning”
Dept of Maths
Sigma Club Activity
Quiz and memory games are organized by the
department on 10th April 2018
Dept of Statistics
STRATA CLUB
Department of Statistics had taken initiative to
start a club by name “STRATA”. The idea
behind starting STRATA club is to encourage
the leadership qualities of students by giving
them an opportunity to organize various
academic programs and Inter collegiate
competitions.
10.04.2018: As a part of the club activity the
department organized
M.S.Cs-I year students performed skit
on “Human values”.
Quiz and Memory game competitions.
Dept. of Microbiology
Sarcina club
Sarcina club activity on 10th April 2018 The
Dept of Microbiology organized nail art, agar
art, JAM and role play activities. Prof Gopal
Reddy Sir was the Chief Guest for the Event .
ASM members were announced and given
their role by Dr Vindhya Vasini Roy HOD of
Microbiology.
Dept. of Mass Communication
Mass Communication Club Activity, Essay
writing on Gender Equality, Date: 22/3/18
The department organized an essay writing
competition on Gender equality for BA I, II,
III MPML students at Mass com lab as an
initiative to promote awareness on equality
and other gender issues.
Dept. of Computer Science
CURSOR CLUB
Knowledge Hunt on “Know Your College”-
Comp. Science Date: 17th April, 2018
Objective: To create an awareness among
students about the campus.
Target students: Students of all streams in the
college.
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Event Details: Questionnaire containing 35
questions on college programs offered,
amenities provided, various functioning
committees, infrastructure, various activities
such as Research, Extension etc and all the
information about the campus to create an
awareness among students.
Outcome:
164 Students enthusiastically took part
in the event.
Have acquired knowledge on campus.
MBA Club Synergy
The club organizes a team performance in
which the teams of students are responsible in
conducting an event taking turns on a weekly
basis. Each team is responsible for the
invitation, arrangements, conducting a
management game for the participating teams,
judging the participating. 10 teams of II MBA
have completed their activities.
10. Student participation in Competitions
and Summits
“Litter-Less” campaign organized by YRE
(Young Reporters For Environment) SAYEN
( South Asian Youth Environment Network)
and FEE (Federation for Environment
Education)
Dept of Statistics:
• Students of II M.S.Cs won 1st prizes:
• Syeda Sameena Fatima - First prize –
Photography
Marina Judy – First prize – Videography
“Journey of Biotechnology from Plant
Sciences” - one day seminar on Current Trends
in plant sciences- opportunities and
challenges, at Andhra Mahila Sabha college
23-02-18
Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology:
Evita, Shanta, Shireesha, Ankita of II
BtBC presented power point presentation
Shaheen and Nazmeen from I BtBC
presented power point presentation in
AMS College on the topic “Plant science-
Boon or Bane”.
Celebration of All India Under Graduate
Students festival, Muqabala – 2018 at Dhruva
college of Management 10-02-18
Athyujjwala, Sharanya, Sruthi,Neha bagged II
prize in group singing.
Bhavanothsav 23/2/2018 at Bhavans’s
Vivekananda Degree and PG College,
Sainikpuri
Dept of Biochemistry: On the occasion
“Bhavanothsav-2018” 4 students of I M.Sc
Suman Kumari Yadav, Johnson Jemima, N.
Soumya, Sonali. Pattended and participated in
Poster Presentation competition on the topic
“Molecular Diagnosis of Genetic Diseases-
Obesity”
Painting Competition: Date: 3/3/2018 at
St.Pious X Degree & P.G College for women
On the occasion of International Women’s
Day, Department of Biochemistry organized
Painting Competition for B.Sc and M.Sc
students with the theme “Be Bold for a
Change”. 22 students from all disciplines
participated in the competition.
Mass Communication Students
Participated in Debate competition “India
and corruption” at Koti Womens College on 2
November 2017 and won 3rd prize
Mass Communication Students
Participated in Rally on National Vigilance
Week conducted by the department of Social
Sciences
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Mass Communication Students
Participated in competitions : 9th Dec - Short
film -at Jana Vignana Vedika National Film
contest, JNTU Kakinada 7th Dec – Infocus,
Loyola, Alwal 15th Dec – Cin evolution and
Bollywood quiz at St. Josephs. Avishkaar
Management meet, 14 March 2018 St. Anns,
Mallapur
Department of Public Administration
organized Drawing & Painting Competition on
the eve of Communal Harmony on 27.11.2017
Department of MBA went on an industrial
visit to L& T Metro at Nagole with I yr MBA
on 8th March 2018, to enable students to have
a practical knowledge of the industry. 80
students along with four faculty visited the
Metro office. The students took part in various
competitions on the eve of Women’s day
celebrations organized By L & T metro and
won many prizes.
Department of Public Administration
organized a Quiz Competition for B.A I PPML
& EPP Students from their Curriculum on 12-
03-18.
Department of Public Administration
organised a Debate Competition for B.A I
PPML & EPP Students on 23-3-18.
Student participation in Sci-Connect’18 –
Dept. of Biochemistry: On the occasion of
National Science Day, St. Mary’s College
Yusufguda organized Sci-Connect’18 on
23/2/2018. 4 students of II. B.Sc BCMC N.Sai
MBA Student Participation in Intercollegiate Competitions(2017-18)
S.NO ROLL NO DATE NAME
COLLEGE
NAME LOCATION EVENT POSITION
1 1424-17-672-72 14-3-2018 Dhanalakshmi St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola 1st
2 1424-17-672-95 14-3-2018 B.ravali St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola Participation
3 1424-17-672-98 14-3-2018 Kanshitha St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola Participation
4 1424-17-672-76 14-3-2018 Sravya St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola Participation
5 1424-17-672-112 14-3-2018 Anuradha St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola Participation
6 1424-17-672-93 14-3-2018 Bhavani St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola Participation
7 1424-17-672-85 14-3-2018 Harpreeth St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola Participation
8 1424-17-672-104 14-3-2018 Sneha St.Anns college Mallapur Tambola Participation
9 1424-17-672-92 14-3-2018 Diana St.Anns college Mallapur Solo Dance Participation
10 1424-17-672-95 14-3-2018 B.ravali St.Anns college Mallapur Solo Dance 2nd
11 1424-17-672-92 14-3-2018 Diana St.Anns college Mallapur Short Film 2nd
12 1424-17-672-95 14-3-2018 B.ravali St.Anns college Mallapur Short Film 2nd
13 1424-17-672-105 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 Architha Aurora college Moosarambagh Treasure Hunt Participation
14 1424-17-672-64 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 Maheshwari Aurora college Moosarambagh Treasure Hunt Participation
15 1424-17-672-73 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 Varsha Aurora college Moosarambagh Treasure Hunt Participation
16 1424-17-672-77 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 Divya Aurora college Moosarambagh Treasure Hunt Participation
17 1424-17-672-103 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 Swathi Aurora college Moosarambagh Business Quiz Participation
18 1424-17-672-110 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 Neha Aurora college Moosarambagh Business Quiz Participation
19 1424-17-672-92 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 Krishnaveni Aurora college Moosarambagh Business Quiz Participation
20 1424-17-672-94 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 D.V.Sravani Aurora college Moosarambagh Singing Participation
21 1424-17-672-79 3-4-2018,4-4-2018 G.Mounica Aurora college Moosarambagh Singing Participation
22 1424-17-672-110 13-4-2018 P.Neha Pragathi College Koti Business Quiz Winners
23 1424-17-672-103 13-4-2018 Swathi Pragathi College Koti Business Quiz Winners
24 1424-17-672-79 13-4-2018 G.Mounica Pragathi College Koti Business Quiz Participation
25 1424-17-672- 13-4-2018 Krishnaveni Pragathi College Koti Business Quiz Participation
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11. Health and Social Awareness
Medical Camp
The MBA department organized a medical
camp in collaboration with Lions club, A.S
Rao Nagar on 23rd and 24th of November
2017. The Inauguration ceremony was on 23rd
where the members of Lions club enlightened
the gathering regarding their work and the
initiatives taken to help one live a healthy life
in body, mind and soul. The camp was opened
for the students, staff, convent and
neighborhood from morning 10.00 am to 3.00
pm in the afternoon. Six doctors i.e.
Ophthalmologist, General Surgeon,
Diabetologist, Physiotherapist, Homeopath
and Dentist willingly rendered their services.
A total of 1000 individuals made use of the
services provided. The doctors and benefactors
were deeply satisfied and expressed their
gratitude for arranging a needful service in the
college. With the success of the camp, the
department now plans to organize it every
year.
Dept of Physics
1. On 6th April, 2018 Department of Physics
along with Dept. of Computer Science has
organised a ‘Organ Donation ‘Awareness
programme by ‘DO.com INDIA’, a private
organisation in collaboration with TCS.
2. Dept. of Physics conducted an online water
conservation campaign through ‘Social
Media’ which has registered 1K views.
Dept of Zoology
Naturopathy and yoga session-07.04.18
All 2nd MZC girls participated in naturopathy
and yoga session organised by dept. of
Biotechnology. They learnt about nutritional
food and side effects of fast food. The students
and faculty practiced different yoga asanas
taught by the resource person Dr.Bhavani,
CMO Nature Cure Hospital, Begumpet.
Dept. of Social Sciences -Mass
Communication, Psychology Rally on justice
for Asifa Date: 17/4/18
The department coordinated for rally along
with department of social sciences in
conducting rally on Justice for Asifa. The
students walked as a rally from college campus
to Habsiguda
Dept. of Psychology
Poster Presentation on World Autism
Awareness Day - Date: 6/4/18
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The Department of Psychology conducted
poster presentations for the I BA MPML
students on account of World Autism
Awareness Day to lead the students in
developing an insight/view of the condition. It
helped students in understanding the
symptoms, causes and management of an
Autistic Child.
Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology
Department of Botany & Biotechnology
organized awareness programme Interaction
with Neighbourhood” for women health –
Concept of Naturopathy, Yoga & Diet
counselling. The objective of the programme
was to serve the neighbouring communities &
help them to cure common ailments with
alternative health practices having no side
effects. The Resource person: - Dr. BHAVANI
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Nacture Cure
Hospital, Begumpet. Programme was
conducted in three session, session I – Concept
of Naturopathy, session II- Yoga and session
III- Diet counselling.
Dept. of Public Administration
Rally on account of Vigilance week Date:
03-11- 17
The Department of Social Sciences organized
an awareness rally on the occasion of vigilance
week. Students from BA PPML and MPML
participated in the rally by preparing placards
and posters on corruption and took out a rally
from the college to Habsiguda cross roads.
“She for Her”
ORIENTATION PROGRAME -II Date : 20-
12-17. Department of Social Sciences attended
an orientation programme on “She for Her –II”
organised by Rachakonda Police
Comministrate Hyderabad at IICT Auditorium
Habsiguda.
Health and Hygiene DATE: 19-04- 18
The Department of Social Sciences conducted
an awareness programme on Health and
Hygiene for students of all streams in
cooperation with P&G Company who
provided samples of sanitary napkins to the
students. A total number of 580 napkins were
distributed to the students and and attenders.
On 20-12-17 MBA HEALTH AWARENESS
On 5 December 2017 I and II year students of
MBA attended GHMC Health Awareness
program at St Pious X MBA College, which
was about a Mosquito App by Venkataiah
Vavilla, Chief Entomologist.
GENDER SENSITIZATION PROGRAM
Department of Business Management has
organized an intercollege competition on the
theme “Gender Sensitization” on 7th March
2018. The programme was aimed at enabling
the youth to understand the importance of
gender equality.
The event was inaugurated by the
Correspondent, Rev. Sr. Japamala and Prof. K.
Kalidas, Principal, MBA. During the inaugural
session Rev.Sr.Japamala, Correspondent,
addressed the students on the current situation
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of the women in India and mentioned that the
change can come only if the youth brings out a
change from within.
The programme was planned and hosted by the
II year MBA students, and competitions like
“Freeze to Unfreeze”, were conducted where
the participants were given a theme to be
depicted in a freezed position and once the
theme is identified, they have to speak on the
theme for one minute. 20 students from 5
colleges (MJ college, Vishwa Vishwani,
Kasturba Gandhi college and David Memorial
College for Management) participated and the
winners were Azam, Dilshad, Asma and
Simran from MJ College.
12. Environmental Concerns
S. No Name of the Student Project Title
Project
Duration Incharge Lecturer
1 Katyayani ,Geethika
Synthesis , Characterization and
Biological activities OF Silver nanao
particles from Tinospora Cordifolia
1 month C.Vanisree
2 D. Akhila, P.Niharika Isolation & Characterization of
Carbonic Hydrase from Spinach
1 month V. Rani Padmini
3 P.Pratyusha,
Lubinaamtul
Cloning and Induction of mre A Gene
In Bordetella Species
1 month C.Vanisree
4 Tharunalatha ,
BindhuShalini
Study of Vancomycin resistance
conferring gene expression studies in
Staphylococcus aureus
1 month N. SwathiSree
5 S.AkshithaGoud,
Chaitanya
Biological evaluation of green
syntheisized silver nanoparticles
using cruismela and
actinidiadeliciosaperl extracts
1 month S.M AFREEN
6 S. Sneha, C. Shivani
Transformation of hygromycin
resistance gene in dh5 alpha cells
using pet 21 a vector
1 month T. S.Maithreyi
7 Spandana . P, Madhavi PCR detection of mycotoxins in
maize (zea maize) samples
1 month C.Vanisree
8 Kavya, Poojitha Isolation & characterization of cry
genes in bacillus thuringenesis
1 month C.Vanisree
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Dept of Zoology Ms. Vaishnavi, Bhargavi and
Flowerance were assigned student project
study of Pilaglobosa in pharmaceuticals and
clinical Research.
IV. TESTS, EVALUATION AND
REMEDIAL CLASSES
- The first Unit Test for first and second year
UG students started on 27th February 2018.
- The OU first Internal Exam for Semester 2
and 4 was on 6th and 7th March 2018.
- The second Unit Test for 1st and 2nd years
was conducted from 2nd April 2018.
- The OU second Internal Exam was held on
12th and 13th April 2018 for the first and
second years.
- The Prefinal exam for BA,BCOM,BSC 2nd
and 4th Semester began on 23rd April 2018.
- The answer scripts of all the Internal
Exams were evaluated within a weeks time
and the feedback was given to the students
for further improvement. The Internal
assessment marks were submitted online to
Osmania University.
- The OU Semester –end exam for 2nd and
4th Semester commenced on 1st May 2018.
Remedial Classes
Dept of Physics
From 1st March to 10th April, 2018 Remedial
classes were held for backlog students from II
BSc. I internal exams for PG students were
held on 24 & 25th April, 2018
V. CELEBRATIONS
1. Christmas
The Dept. of English undertook Christmas
Celebration. Christmas was celebrated in a
grand manner in the Auditorium on 11-Dec-
2017. Ms.Monoshree presided the function
and welcomed the principal Sr. Velangini,
Corrrespondent Sr.Japamala , Chief guest Rev.
Fr. David & the students of final year B.Com,
B.Sc,BA .Ms. Annie Sunil (HOD of English)
orated about the significance of Christmas.
The celebration started with a welcome dance
by B.Sc students followed by a prayer by
Mrs.Sheila Keziah and Ms.KBahavya
(General Secretary of Student Council). In this
this celebration the college choir sang a prayer
song. Ms.Catherine Chelsea (President),
student council read the scripture.
The dignitaries lighted the lamp and then the
chief guest Fr.David addressed the students
with the Christmas message ,Principal
Sr.Velangini and Correspondent Sr.Japamala
greeted the students .The programme moved
on the cultural session where the BA Students
enacted a musical drama and symphony based
on ‘The Birth & Death of Jesus’. B.com
student danced for a festive song based on the
birth of Christ. Vote of thanks was given by
Ms.Anagha Joy. At the end of the program
Santa Clause arrived and filled the entire
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crowd with joy and danced with everyone with
great enthusiasm
2. Outcry a South African band who
performed on 13-Dec-2017 at the college
campus in the quadrangle. Outcry is a group of
young individuals who had come down to
college to create an impact through music and
bring positivity among the young
students/youth. This band also ignited the
Christmas season. The students of III B.A,
B.Com &B.Sc watched, sang and danced with
the band. The novelty of the band is adding
values and morals in educating the youth. The
band also thanked the management for their
hospitality as well as providing time and space
towards fulfilling their mission.
Dept. of Zoology organized crib making and
carol singing competition on 19.12.17 as a
part of Christmas celebration
List of Winners for Carol singing which
was held on 19.12.2017 is as follows,
1. I st Prize- III B.Com ( Reg )
2. IInd Prize -III MPCS
3.IIIrd Prize - III MGC.
Winners of Crib Making -
Ist Prize - IIIMZC Sr. Sujatha & group
RESONANCE 2017-2018
1st to 3rd February 2018
Resonance 2017-2018, a three Day
intracollegiate competitions was organized
at St. Pious X Degree & PG College for
Women from 1 st to 3 rd February 2018,
Mrs. Kezia from Department of English
hosted the inaugural session. Chief Guest
Shanti Saizen Shekar, Corporator,
Nacharam Division, Secretary and
Correspondent Rev. Sr. Japamala
Showrillu, Principal Sr. B. Velangini, St.
Pious X Degree & PG College for
Women and Prof. Kalidas, MBA Principal,
St. Pious X Degree & PG College for
Women graced the occasion.
The 1st day started with a short Prayer
invoking God’s blessings for the
successful conduct of the event. The
College choir rendered prayer song for the
occasion followed by the lighting of the
lamp. Chief Guest in her message
emphasized that participation in various
cultural and co-curricular events helps to
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build confidence and result in the all round
development of the students.
The dignitaries later declared RESONANCE
2017-2018 open by formal ribbon cutting.
“Teach me and I will forget, Show me and I
might remember. Involve me and I will learn
The Resonance 2017-2018saw the
participation of students competing in arious
events under different categories. The cultural
fest was divided into Literary, Fine rts, Theatre
Arts, Music and Dance.Alltogether 20
competitions were organized under the events
listed below:
The starting day of Resonance i.e 1 st February
flawed with 9 different competitions viz.. Fruit
Carving, Creative Writing, Handmade Craft,
Declamation, Nail Art, Face Painting, General
uiz, Stand Up Comedy, and Group Singing
which took place in parallel sessions.
2nd February, the second day began with 10
competitions – Collage, Cookery, Best out of
Waste, Hair Do, Musical Myme/ Monoaction,
Calligraphy, One act Play, Solo singing
followed by percussion and Mehendi. The
most awaited and highlight of the 3 rd day,
Group Dance competitions. The students came
up with some energetic dances performances.
The valedictory session began with Mrs Pritha
Ghosh, Co-Ordinator, Cultural Committee
Cultural Utsav- The diversity Fest came to an
end with vote of thanks and showers of
blessings.
Pritha Ghosh, Coordinator, Cultural
Committee
3. National Science Day
National Science Day is celebrated on
28thFebruary 2018. The theme for this year
was “Science and Technology for a
Sustainable Future”. The college was a gala all
around with students of different schools
visiting the college. Each department had its
own way of making the students realize the
importance of science and how it can be used
for a sustainable future.
The department of Computer Science took up
the responsibility of educating the students
about few apps which would help the students
in their education rather than those apps where
children usually waste their time on.
The school students were taught about the apps
like BYJU’S, Text to Speech, HomeWork,
Pinterest and Onlinetyping.com. A power
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point presentation was presented to the
students regarding these apps. A game was
also conducted on the periodic table for the
students which they enjoyed a lot.
Dept. of Computer Science
The departments of Botany &Biotechnology
celebrated National science Day wherein
students of I &II year BSc participated actively
by carrying out various demonstration
experiments, Working Models, poster
presentations.
Demonstration experiments: I & II BtBC
Students
Hydraulic Machine - (E. Navya, Sumaiya,
A.Havilah, Mounika, Vishnupriya).
Lake Water Treatment – (Evita Tina,
Shireesha, Shantha, Ankitha).
Working of Soxhlet extractor –
(Laxmipriya).
Separation of plant pigments by paper
Chromatography – (Asra Firdous, Shaik
Shaheen).
Estimation of carbonates and Bicarbonates
from water samples by titration method –
(Adibasamreen, Nazmeen, Srilatha)
Models: I &II BtBC, MBC
1. Pollution controlling Indoor plants -
(Akhila, Nikitha, Sneha Madhuri, Devika).
2. Herbarium techniques - (T. Pradeepthi,
Srivani).
3. Mitosis & Pollen grains of various plants
– (Swetha, Varshitha).
4. Vitamins present in different food
products – (Shruthi, Sharanya, Neha
Ujwala)
5. Food Adulteration – (B. Raveena,
Nandini, shahithi, Bhavana). Posters: II
BtBC , MBC
14. Causes of pollution - (Smiley, Prasanthi,
Pooja).
15. Food waste Management – (Shirisha,
Pravalika, Lalitha, Puja, Radhika ).
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Dept of Chemistry
As a part of National Science Day Celebration
of the college on 28-02-2018, the Department
of Chemistry arranged the following Events-
Display of the models on Advanced
Desalination techniques
Quiz on Experimental Chemistry
Chemistry Magic/ Have fun with Chemistry
The need of the hour is to invent a cost
effective Desalination method to arrest the
drinking water shortage in near future. The
drinking water will be exhausted before the
completion of natural resources like coal,
petroleum oil etc as predicted by the scientists,
the only solution to this problem is to make
ocean water potable by proper Desalination.
The fundamental concepts of chemistry with
the help of demonstration experiments and
working models followed by Quiz contest on
the experimental observation.
An interest in chemistry was created by
conducting common chemical reaction in a
different way and presented as a Magic show.
Dept. of Mathematics
Department of Mathematics celebrated
National Science Day on 28th Feb 2018.
Students Participated and exhibited their
talents in various fields like Geometry,
Trignometry, Real Life Applications of
Mathematics , Number theory and Group
Theory.
Students prepared PPT and working
models Mathematics on Real Life
Applications of Mathematics.
The main purpose of this National Science
Day is development of creative and
divergent competencies of the students to
meet emerging National and Global
Trends.
Dept. of Statistics
Department of Statistics involved in the
celebrations of National Science Day on
28.02.2018. As a part of National Science day
students of B.Sc (M.S.Cs) were prepared
Models, Posters and PPT on Applications of
Statistics.
Dept of Zoology
Dept. of Zoology participated in National
Science Day celebration on 28.2.18. I & II
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MZC students displayed a number of models,
posters and movies on Marine life, Life under
water, Rainforest, Tribal life of Andaman &
Nicobar Islands.
All neighboring schools of Nacharam area
were invited on the occasion of this day
.Classes 8th & 9th students from 7 schools
visited accompanied by their teachers and had
wonderful experience watching museum,
slides from histology and display of models.
Total 15 no. of models and 10 posters were
displayed by 1st & 2nd MZC students guided by
Mrs.AlkaJha.
Dept. of Microbiology
Science day celebrations – 28th Feb 2018
National science day is celebrated every year
on 28th February to encourage young minds
and to show the importance of science in
everyday life. As a part of this day celebration,
Department of Microbiology came up with
poster & video presentations, demonstration of
microscopic slides & live demonstrations.
Dept. of Biochemistry
Sci-Connect’18
Date: 23/2/2018
Place: St.Marys Degree College, Yosufguda
On the occasion of National Science Day,
St.Marys college Yosufguda organized Sci-
Connect’18. 4 students of II.B.Sc BCMC
attended and participated in various events like
treasure hunt, spell Bee, it’s a word.
Name of the students Class
N.Sa iNamratha II.BSc Bcmc
Poojitha II.BScBcmc
Sabha II.BScBcmc
ureen II.BScBcmc
Models
Date: 28/2/2018
Place: St.Pious X Degree & PG College for
Women
In the honourof Discovery of Raman Effect by
Sir.C.V.Raman 28/2/2018 is celebrated as
National Science Day. On this occasion,
Students of B.Sc I & II year and M.Sc I & II
years prepared working models and posters to
explain various concepts of science like
Hazards of Smartphones, Nanoparticles in
Cancer therapy and Benefits of Rain water
Harvesting and Detection of Adulterants in
food. It was informative and Interactive and
around 100 blood Samples were analysed for
Blood Grouping. The School children got ana
opportunity to detect the food adultrants by
performing tests by themselves
The details of the models, posters, and
experiments demonstrated are as follows.
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I.B.Sc BCMC Exhibited a working model on
“Gold Nanoparticles In Cancer Therapy”
II.B.Sc BCMC Presented a poster in
“Harmful Effects of Mobile Radiations”
II.B.Sc BCMC Exhibited a working model on
“Rain Water Harvesting pit”
I.M.Sc Biochemistry given live
demonstrations on “Beaware of what you eat”
I.M.SC Biochemistry presented a poster on
“Medicinal values of some routinely used
spices”.
II.MSc Biochemistry given Live
Demonstrations on “ Know your Blood
Group”
II.M.Sc Biochemistry Demonstrated basic
“Microscopic Technique to observe
agglutination reaction”
Dept. of Physics
1.On the occasion of ‘National Science Day’
on 28th Feb,2018 students from BSc and MSc
have designed and also displayed working
models on ‘Laser Security System’, ‘Rain
Water indicator, ‘Hydraulics’ etc.
4. Women’s Day
Dept. of Biochemistry
Womens day celebrations - March 8th
Report on Women’s day
The International women’s Day is celebrated
every year on 8th March to honor women who
achieved greater horizons of success through
their will power and determination in all the
fields chosen, accelerating the gender parity.
The International Women’s Day was
celebrated at St Pious X Degree and PG
college for women with the Theme “LA
BELLE FETE-In Celebration of Womanhood”
on March 8th,, 2018 .The Guest of Honour was
Dr. Kalpagam Polasa , Former Director NIN.
The program began at 1:00 PM in the
auditorium. Miss V.Rani Padmini Faculty
gave a welcome note, followed by prayer
session by Mrs. Afreen. Ms.C.Vanisree HOD,
Department of Biochemistry gave the
Significance of the Day and urged that this
women’s day should be a reminder of the
discrimination and inequality against women
and how one should fulfill their
responsibilities in safeguarding the integrity,
sanctity and glory of the womanhood
Mrs Sandhya Maithreyi , Faculty Department
of Biochemistry Introduced the Guest of
Honour Dr.Kalpagam Polasa to the gathering.
Dr.Kalpagama mam gave her valuable
message on women Empowerment and the
Goals of the present day woman, her health
and socio economic requirements.
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Sr.Japamala secretory and correspondent,
extended her warm wishes and addressed the
gathering about the Gender equality and how
at St.Pious college the value based education
caters to the holistic development of women.
She also motivated students about the
significance of the education in creating an
identity for a woman. The prizes were awarded
to the winners of the Painting Competition that
was held on 3rd March on the theme “Be Bold
For Change” and the Caption contest held on
5th and 6th March on the Theme “ I am Proud
to be a Woman.”. The formal session thus
came to an end and the Cultural programmes
begun.
The cultural session was hosted by
Ms.Kathyayani and Ms. Niharika of II M.SC
Biochemistry.The events of Clutural Session
included Dance by M.Sic I & II year
Chemistry and I year Biochemistry and
Physics students. Skit by I M.ScBiocheimistry
Students on the theme “I Can and I Will”, A
Short film titled “MOM” was by II.MSc
Biochemistry Students depicting the role of a
mother as the multi tasker and with the
message on never underestimate a mother
Swarna of I M.Sc Microbiology and
Sneharavali of I M.Sc Biochemistry praised
women through songs. A special AV was
played as a tribute to the most dedicated and
loving staff of St.Pious X Degree and PG
College.
The Program ended with vote of thanks by
MS.D.Akhila of II M.Sc Biochemistry
followed by showers of Blessing by Dr. Grace
mam HOD, PET AND Dr. Annie Sunil
HOD, English.
Department of Botany and Biotechnology
Department of Botany and Biotechnology
conducted Women’s day celebration on
10th March 2018 in collaboration with a
NGO OSFS (Our step for service) whose
founder is an Alumni of BtBC.
On this occasion the NGO conducted various
competitions like power point presentations,
poetry, and 2 minutes speech on their personal
inspiring experiences being a women. All
competitions were based on the theme
“Women empowerment”. Nearly 40
students of I, II BtBC& MBC participated in
these competitions, prizes and certificates
were distributed which was sponsored by
OSFC
5. English Language Day
23-April-2018
English Language Day
3. 23-April-2018 English Language Day
On Shakespears Birthday the Dept. of English
Celebrated English Language Day.
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6. Valedictory
Dept. of Microbiology
Department was incharge for the Farewell on
17th February, 2018. Mrsnazia Begum was the
host of the Program. The function started with
the Gods blessing. Floral greetings were given
to Sr B Velangini, the Principal and Sr.
Japmala Showrillu, the Secretary and
Correspondent
Miss Cindrella Massey III B.Com (Reg) was
crowned as Miss Pious , Miss Catherine
Chelsie III B.A MPML as first runner up and
Miss SrujanaDeepika III B.Sc MBC as Second
Runner Up.
7. Matribhasha Dinotsava
MATHRU BHASHA DINOSTAV
23.02.2018
Venue : Library
Department of Hindi celebrated the Mathru
Bhasha Dinostavam on 23.02.2018. On this
occasion Dept. conducted the competition for
the students of II year.
Prize winners :
I Prize :Sai Manasa I BSc MSCs
IIPrize :Charisha I BSc MPC
Singing :
Prize winners
:
I Prize : A. Anushka I BSc BCMc
II Prize : S. Aishwarya I BSc BCMc
Painting :
Prize winners
I Prize :G.Ramya II BCom Reg.
II Prize :D.Shruthi Raj II BCom CS
Venue: Conference Hall
Department of Telugu celebrated Matru Basha
Dinosthavm on 23.2.2018 on the occasion of
this programme Dept. conducted various
competition for the students of I & IIyear.
Essay writing Competition
I Prize : Sr.Rajakumari IBSc MZC
II Prize : K.Pravalika IBCom{cs}
Prize winners :
I Prize : N.Malleshwari IBsc MZC
II Prize : S.Sathwika IBcom (cs)
Elocution Competition
I Prize : B.Akhila IBSc BCMC
II Prize : T.Yogasri Lakshmi II PPML
23.02.2018
Venue : Library
Department of Sanskrit celebrated the Mathru
Bhasha Dinostavam on 23.02.2018. On this
occasion Dept. conducted the competition for
the students of II year.
Essay writing Competition
Topic : Importance of Mother Tongue.
Prize winners :
I Prize : M. Geetha Sri II BSc MSCs
II Prize : S.Rejina Hanisha Raj II B.Com
CS III Prize Y. Sai Ravali II BSc MSCs
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8. Sanskrit Day
Department of Sanskrit celebrated
“SANSKRIT DAY” on 05.03.2018. On this
occasion Dept. conducted the News Reading
& Story Telling competitions for the
students of I& II year.
Prize winners for News Reading
competition
I Prize : P.Devika II B.Com CS
II Prize : L.Manisha II B.A PPML III Prize
Vinetha II BSc MGC
Prize winners for Story Telling
competition: I Prize Evita Teena II Bt.BC
National Mathematics Day Dt. (22.12.2017):
Dept of Mathematics and Statistics
Department celebrated National Mathematics
Day on 22.12.2017. On the occasion of a great
mathematician Shri Srinivasa Ramanujan’s
birthday. Department conducted PPT, Quiz &
Games. Mrs K Sri Devi (Department of
Mathematics) and Mrs.M.Anitha (Department
of Statistics) are the judges for the
competitions. Department has given prizes to
the winners.
10. MBA FRESHERS PARTY
Students of second MBA 2016-18 batch has
organised a freshers party for the new comers
(2017-19) on 9th September 2017 in the collage
auditorium.
The programme has started with a formal
prayer, followed by scripture reading and
lighting of the lamp by the principal
Prof.Kalidas sir, Prof. Pardasaradhi sir,
Mrs.C.Latha HOD and a fresher/junior.
VI. ACHIEVEMENTS AND
AWARDS
1. Dept of Zoology
On 26th November 2017, Received an
invitation to Lucknow for the Best Teacher
award in Environmental Science,
sustainability development organised by FEE,
CEE and Wrigley’s (Federation for
Environmental Education) Centre for
Environment Education. The awarding
ceremony was at Lucknow, 1500 participated
from all over the Nation. Only 9 members
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were selected as winners. CEE sponsored Air
tickets costing upto Rs 83,880 and Food and
accommodation (Rs16,500) and presented
Redmi 4X53 as prizes to the winners. A Kindle
and The Best Teacher Award- was presented
to Mrs. Grace Beena Paul. The awarding
ceremony came to an end with High Tea. On
30th November 2017 there was a wide
coverage of the award ceremony in Deccan
Chronicle.
2. On 24th Feb 2018: Mrs. Grace Beena Paul
was awarded as “Ambassador for
Environment” 2018 by NIRE(National
Institute of Research and Education) at Jaipur.
2. Dept of Microbiology
Dr. S.Sreedevi has been awarded Certificate
of Excellence in Reviewing in recognition of
an outstanding contribution to the quality of
the journal “Physical Science International
Journal”
Dr. S.Sreedevi has been appointed as BOS
(Board of studies) Member, Department of
Microbiology, St. Anns College for Women,
Mehdipatnam (Dated 23-2-2018).
Dr.S.Sreedevi was the resource person for the
topic “Cellulases- Isolation and production”
during National Workshop on “Industrial and
Diagnostic Enzymes” on 28-29 march,
2018 organized by Department of
Biotechnology, A.V. College, P.G. Center,
Hyderabad.
4. Three students Sameena Fathima II MSCS,
Huma Khatoon II BCMC, Marina Judy
II MSCS were the first prize winners at
National Level Won in 3 categories :
Photography–Sameena Fathima II MSCS
Videography–Marina Judy IIMSCS Articl
writing –Huma Khatoon II BCMC.
6. On 24th April 2018 Commerce department
received highest incentives for presenting
national and international papers.
6. STUMAGZ Award –
St. Pious X College received the “Smart
College” award on 24th March 2018 at Hari
Hara Kala Bhavan. K.Ramya Krishna of
IIMGC attended the event along with faculty
members Mrs. Annie Sunil and Mrs. Sowmya
VII. COMMUNITY SERVICES
AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
PEARL 2017-18
(PIOUS EMPOWRMENT AND REACH
OUT PROGRAMME FOR LEARNING)
1. Committee Volunteers Meeting To Take
Up Teaching In Govt School: On July 7th
2017 PEARL Committee members met and
decided that this year teaching to be taken up
in two Govt Schools viz., Wesley Govt School
and Nacharam Govt School.In this regard. The
PEARL committee members met the
management of both the schools on 26th July
and finalized the days of teaching in the
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schools. It was decided that on every Friday
from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Pious student
volunteers will take classes to help the students
on various subjects and help them also in
grooming their soft skills.
2. Orientation Programme – 10-07- 2017 :
On 7th July, 2017, An orientation programme
for I year UG students was arranged in the
auditorium to orient the freshers on various
activities conducted by PEARL and to
encourage them to be a part of it. They were
also guided about the registration into PEARL
Raksha Bandan Rakshabandhan Celebrations
at Sadhana Home :
3.On 8 th August 2017: The Pearl volunteers
along with the committee members visited the
Sadhana Home, an Institute for children with
special needs and celebrated the
Rakshabandhan festival with them .they tied
rachis and distributed sweets to them.
Teaching In Govt School & Wesley Govt
school started: 18th July 2016. Regular
Classes were taken up to March 2018 Pearl
4. Committee members met the Wesley school
Headmistress Mrs.Anitha and finalized the
class and timings for the classes to be
conducted in the school for the academic year
2016-17. It was finalized that on every Friday
from 2:00pm to 3:30 classes will be taken in
the Maths, Science, English and Second
languages for the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th class
students. On the same day the committee
members also met the Principal of Nacharam
Govt .school and finalized theday and timings
for the school on every Friday from 2.30 to
3.30pm. Two Schools which were served this
year were: A) Wesley Govt School andB)
MPUP’s Govt school Nacharam
5. Girl Child Day : on 11th October 2017
PEARL volunteers visited the Wesley school
students and enacteda street play on the
importance of Girl Child and spoke to them on
various issues related to Girl Child.
6. Candle Making Workshop: from 14th to
18th November 2017 pearl volunteers
organized a 5 day workshop on candle making
. It was open to all the students of the college
who were interested to learn, around 150
students participated with the volunteers got
benefit through this workshop
7. Fund Raising For Children’s Day
Celebrations: on 18th and 19th of November
2017 the candles which were prepared in the
workshop were sold by putting a stall in the
college .the sale was fortwo days and the total
sale was Rs.3,500 and the profit was Rs. 1,500.
8. Children’s Day Celebration: On 15th
November 2017 PEARL volunteers conducted
various competitions in the Wesley Govt
School and distributed prizes to the winners.
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9. Food Hygiene Practices Guidelines: On
31st January Mrs.Nazia PEARl committee
member along with volunteers visited the
schools and spoke to the students regarding
personal hygiene and practices and gave them
various health tips for upcoming summer and
distributed Tang health drink to the students.
10.Personal Hygiene tips to students: On 9th
Feb 2017 Pearl Volunteers spoke to the Girl
Students exclusively on girl child issues and
gave tips on how to deal with them
confidently.
11. DEPARTMENTAL EXTENSION
ACTIVITIES
Dept. of Physics
On 21st Dec 2017, Dr.R Komala, HOD,
Physics Dept participated in ‘Share A Meal
’programme arranged by the Departments of
Physics and Computer Science at DivyaDisha
Orphanage, Boddupal.
Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology
Students volunteered for educational trips
of school students.
11-01-18 Navya, Bhargavi, VishnuPriya
and Sumaiya from II BtBC volunteered
to escort Key High school students to
Parle G, Masqati dairy farm and Dear
Park
24-01-18 Evita, Shanta, Shireesha
,Ankita from II BtBC visited Sericulture.
3rd & 4th March Tina of II BtBC,
Shaheen, Selah, Varshita, Naazmeen,
Bhavani of I BtBC attended two days
workshop for “Facilitators of
CAFÉ programme” (Children
Awareness for Forest Education)
organized by Telangana State Forest
Academy with support of STARS held at
T.S.F.A. Dhullapally, Hyderabad.
Dept of Genetics
SHARE A MEAL: 13th JANUARY 2018.
The staff and students of Department of
Genetics visited Divya Disha Balikaniketan
on 13th January 2018, home for girls located
at Boduppal. As we believe that “We cannot
help everyone but everyone can help
someone”. We contributed Woolen blankets,
Sanitary napkins, Stationary items, Grocery
and clothes to the girls.
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Dept of Statistics
Extension Activity- Lecturer Series: 16 &
17 March, 2018 Mrs.M.Anitha, HOD,
Department of Statistics has delivered lecture
on “Statistical Hypothesis” to II B.A M.P.ML
students.
Dept of Zoology
Share a meal at DIVYA DISHA, Boduppal,
13-01-2018
Department of Zoology along with Dept. of
Genetics & Dept. of Chemistry organised
share a meal programme at Boduppal.5 faculty
along with students of MZC (25), MGC
donated 25 blankets , stationary and s dry
fruits. Provided nutritious Lunch for 25 orphan
girls at Divya Disha. Students interacted and
motivated them in the areas of personal
development, moral Values, Healthy practices
to maintain health and hygiene and distributed
200 sanitary napkins.Girls from DivyaDisha
interacted and shared their experience and
problems with our students and faculty.
Mrs. AlkaJha, faculty Dept. of Zoology ,was
invited as a judge for elocution competition
organised by social science on the topic “The
women who is my inspiration “ as a part of
Gender sensitization. On 04-04-2018.
Dept. of Microbiology
1. Extension activity “Medical camp” was
organized at MurukulaBasti, Nacharam in
association with Dept. of Arts as a part of
“Slum Adoption under ISR” on 28th January,
2018.
Share a Meal : On 14th March, 2018, students
from M.Sc. Microbiology and Biochemistry
along with Four faculty members visited
“DivyaDisha Orphanage” for girls at
Boduppal, Hyderabad for the “Share a Meal”
program. The students and staff of the two
departments contributed and provided lunch,
cakes and gifts for the inmates of the
orphanage. They also spent quality time with
the children.
Dept. of Chemistry
‘Share a meal’- On 13th Jan ‘2018 five staff
members and 25 students of Department of
Chemistry, Zoology and Genetics visited
DivyaDisha Orphanage in Boduppal,
Hyderabad. They sponsored meal for the
inmates and distributed blankets, stationeries,
clothes, groceries and food items.
Dept. of Biochemistry
1. Campaign on Healthy lifestyle,
Campaign on Nutrition Date: 3/2/2018 at
Ambedkar Nagar Community Hall,
Nacharam
On 3/2/2018 3 Students of I.BSc BCMC
accompanied by 1 faculty member Miss
V.Rani Padmini presented posters on “7rules
for a healthy lifestyle” and “Nutrition” for the
NSS Volunteers in the morning session and to
the people of neighborhood in the afternoon
session. The neighborhood community
expressed their happiness for briefing out the
things about health and nutrition, and also
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interacted with faculty and students about the
diet plans for some diseases like diabetes,
hypertension.
2. Share a meal 14th March 2018
The faculty and students of The Departments
of Biochemistry and Microbiology Visited the
Divya Disha Home at Boduppal and shared a
meal with the inmates. The students also
interacted with the inmates entertained them
with songs and dances and distributed the
pencil pouches to them.
Department of Commerce
A two day employment development activity
was conducted on “Candle Making” from 14th
to 18th November 2017 by Commerce
department along with the PEARL committee.
On the third day the students put astall on
campus and sold those candles. The revenue
thus earned was donated to a government
school in Nacharam.
SHARE A MEAL
A Share a meal programme was organized on
24th February 2018.Thisprogramme involved
interaction with the 27 children living in
DIVYA DISHA orphanage. The lecturers and
students distributed food, sweets and
chocolates to children and played games with
them.
An ISR activity was organized on 18th April
to support slum areas. A total of 70 earthen
pots were distributed to the needy with an
intention to provide clean & cool drinking
water. 15 student volunteers from 1 st and 2 nd
B.Com along with Mrs Nagalaxmi, Mrs
Geetha and Mrs Malathi accompanied the
students for distributing the pots.
Dept. of Hindi
OUT REACH PROGRAMMES
1. Date : 5th & 8th January 2018
Venue: Government Primary School,
Nacharam. Department of Second Languages
(Hindi, Telugu and Sanskrit) in its pursuit to
enrich the knowledge of primary school
children has conducted competitions on 5th&
8th January 2018 at Government Upper
Primary School, Nacharam. Students has
participated with enthusiasm, the competitions
were conducted on the following subjects as
provided below,
Essay writing - Topics are :
For Pre -primary : My Family.
For Upper-Primary : Smart Phone –Boon
or Bane.
1. Drawing- Topics are : For Pre -primary
:
Nature.
2. SwachBharath – Swach Hyderabad
Date : 21.01.2018
Venue :Nagarjuna Nagar Community Welfare
Association Department of Sanskrit and Hindi
of St. Pious X Degree and PG College for
Women in coordination with Nagarjuna Nagar
Welfare Association, Tarnaka has organized a
community programme under SwachBharath
– Swach Hyderabad on 21st January 2018. The
programme was headed by the corporator of
Tarnaka Mrs. Saraswathi, students & Faculty
of department of Sanskrit and Hindi of the
college, President and office bearers of
Nagarjuna Nagar Community Welfare
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Association, House wife’s and others have
participated in the Swach Bharath programme.
Dept. of Social Sciences: Slum support
activity : St.Pious College Supports and
supports a slum at (Murkulabasti, Mallapur,
road no 15, Hyderabad, Telangana) as a part of
Institutional Social Responsibility for which
the collage comes up with many initiatives and
programmes. As a part of this, Social –
Sciences department has collected the essential
articles to donate for the needy people. An
amount of 3000/- rupees was raised by the
Department through sale of Candles, Sweets &
Snacks, Saplings in Donation boxes. This
amount was used for purchase of books and
stationery. Along with cash, students also
generously contributed provisions, clothes and
edible items which were distributed at the
Slum. HOD Mrs. Malathi along with faculty,
Student council Members and 20 students
visited the slum and enlightened the children
on health and hygiene. They also entertained
the children with joyful moves. The children
were thrilled and overjoyed with their presence
and thanked them for their generosity.
Department of Comp. Science
The institution has initiated an outreach
program called ‘Share a Meal’ withan aim to
fulfill the vision of the Institutional Social
Responsibility (ISR) throughits strategic goals
and objectives. The program is directed
towards supporting thewell being of the
underprivileged students by providing meals
once a month to 24girl students, at Divya
Disha Orphanage in Boduppal, Hyderabad.
To uphold the functioning of this program
throughout the year, each department whole
heartedly come forward to render services
towards the achievement of this goal by taking
support from the students and faculty of the
department to provide a day’s meal to the
orphanage. The Department of Computer
Science and Physics visited Divya Dish a
organization on 21st December 2017. Students
and staff of the Departments collected
contribution in the form of food pulses, grains,
eatables and cash before the visit to share them
with the under privileged children. During
their visit the students of the departments had
shared everything that was collected and had
participated in Christmas celebrations
arranged for them. Many game activities were
conducted to the children and gifts were
presented to encourage them in every talent
they own. The children exchanged their future
plans and goals they have set for their future
and the department helped them in guiding
them the correct path to reach their goals. The
departments also contributed an amount o fRs.
2523 to help the needy and promised to extend
the help whenever necessary.
VIII. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES
Dept. of Physics
On 6th Feb, 2018 Dr. R.Komala, HOD
attended a one-day ‘National Seminar at A.V.
College on the theme ‘Emerging Trends in
Teaching and Learning’. Dr Komala
presented a paper titled ‘Technology blended
Teaching and Learning’ at the seminar, which
was published in ‘International Journal of
Research Culture Society’.
Dept. of Genetics
1. Mrs.Sujatha Uram, Lecturer in Genetics
presented a paper on the topic - “Bioaerosol
identification and air quality analysis in
Hyderabad city” at an International
Conference on Science Technology
Engineering & Mathematics(STEM) held at
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St.Francis College for Women, from 6th –
11th November 2017, Hyderabad.
2. Mrs.Mubeen Begum & Mrs. Sujatha
Uram attended One day workshop on IPR
titled “Role of IPRs in Creative India;
Innovative India” was organized by Dept of
Chemistry on 11th November, 2017 at St.Pious
X Degree& PG College for women.
3. Mrs.Sujatha Uram attended an
International Seminar on Drug Designing
& Discovery of Vaccines Organised by
Bhavans Vivekananda College of Science,
Humanities Commerce, Sainikpuri,
Secunderabad and presented a paper on the
topic “Role of Aerosol in causing allergic
infections” on Dec 8th, 2017.
Dept of Zoology
1. On 11th November 2017, Mrs. AlkaJha
attended one day workshop on Intellectual
property rights organised by Dept. of
Chemistry. “Role of IPRS in Creative India,
Innovative India”. Distinguished speakers
,Dr.G.B. Reddy & Ms. Anitha Ponnekanti
addressed the faculty. It was very informative
and Interactive on 11-11- 2017.
2. Mrs. Alka Jha was invited as a judge for
“Ecofriendly practices of the college campus”
by Dept. of Physics on 24-01-2018
3.Mrs. Alkajha was invited as a judge for
elocution and poster presentation of the Dept
of Genetics on 31-01-18
4.Mrs.Alka Jha attended National Seminar on
“Nano Technology, Emerging Issues and
Applications” organised by Telangana
Academy of sciences in association with Dept.
of Microbiology, St.Pious X Degree and PG
college on 26th February, 2018.
Dept of Biochemistry : One Month Course
on Advanced Excel Dt: 5-15, November
2017
Two faculty members Ms.Sandhya Maithreyi
and Mrs.N.Swathisree Successfully attended a
54 hrs course Advance Excel Course from
5/11/2017 to 15/11/2017 at St.Pious X Degree
and Pg College for women organized by
Department of Computer Science in
collaboration with NIIT.
Dept. of Genetics
Two Day Hands On Workshop on “Tools and
Techniques of Molecular Biology and
Bioinformatics” - 6th& 7th February 2018.
Mrs. Mubeen begum attended the 2 day Hands
on Experience on “Tools & Techniques of
Molecular biology & Bioinformatics” - 6th&
7th February 2018 - Organized by Maulana
Ajad National Urdu University at Gachibowli.
Introductory seminar gave a broad spectrum of
principles and application of technology of
past, present and emerging molecular
techniques. The workshop is intended to train
in techniques of molecular biology such as
PCR, PAGE and Bioninformatics BLAST,
FASTA, pubmed, Ncbi, etc., and series of
lectures.
Dept. of Microbiology
Dr.S.Sreedevi participated in regional
workshop on “Research Based Pedagogical
Tools” held in Bhavans Vivekananda College,
Secunderabad, Telangana funded by DST and
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organized by Center of Excellence in Science
and Mathematics Education , IISER, Pune and
Bhavans Vivekananda College from 17 Jan –
19 Jan, 2018.
Mrs.Nazia Begum and Ms.P.LSravani
participated in “Science Outreach Program for
Teachers – Meet the Scientists” held at
Bhavans Vivekananda College, Secunderabad,
Telangana in collaboration with CCMB on
27th January 2018.
Dept of Chemistry
‘Chem. Career’ Nazreen Saba , faculty of the
Department and 12 students from first year PG
chemistry attended a seminar on ‘chem.
Career’ at Indian Institute of Chemical
Technology ,Hyderabad on 6th January,
2018.The seminar was organised by Royal
Society of Chemistry , Hyderabad Chapter.
Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology
Dr. P Padmalatha, Mrs Suganthamala S and
Dr. Anjana Shukla attended one day seminar
on “NANOTECHNOLOGY-Emerging Issues
and Applications” at St. pious X Degree and
PG College on 26th February 2018.
Four Day Workshop on Real Analysis on
17-20 September 2017
Mrs. K. Jyothi attended 4 days workshop
at O.U. Four day workshop organised by
department of Mathematics, University
college of Science, O.U, HYD-500007.
Objectives of the workshop:
As per the UGC CBCS guidelines, Curricula at
UG & PG courses in Matheamtics have
undergone through revision during academic
year 2016-17. Therefore it has become
imperative for us to arrange some training
programs for the mathematics teachers
working in various affiliated colleges of O.U.
The 1st workshop in the series is to commence
from 17th to 20th September 2017 on Real
Analysis.
1 week Workshop(3-8 December 2017): Mrs.
R.Mamatha has attended the workshop “One-
week Instructional School on Abstract
Algebra” on December 3rd through December
8th, 2017, at Department of Mathematics O.U.,
Organised by the Department of Mathematics
UGS, O.U
Dept. of Commerce
A two day workshop was attended by
Mrs.Geeta Reddy on 7th and 8thSeptember on
the topic “E-sensitization, Digitilization & E-
learning” at Koti Womens college.
Mrs.D.Sangeeta attended four days workshop
starting from 22nd January to 25th January
which was organized by TATA STRIVE. The
resource persons were Thomas and SV Balaji
who addressed on the topic “Empowerment
Coaching For Facilities”
A one day workshop was attended by Mrs.
Leena and Mrs. Madhavi latha on 6th March
on the topic “Practice of life insurance” which
was organized by Osmania University.
On 24th April 2018 Mrs. G Preethi, Mrs
Sarojini and Mrs. Maria Pavithra attended a
National Level workshop on the topic “GST
AND Income Tax-A practical orientation at
Little Flower Degree College. The resource
person was CA Varun Jakkinapalli. The
sessions were on an overview of GST – Filing
of GST and Income Tax.
Mrs.D.Sangeetha attended a FDP programme
on 12th &13th April for phase 3Empowerment
coaching for facilitators” where guidance was
given by Tata Strive. It was arranged by Task
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INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR DATE:
22-04- 18
VENUE: THE STATE ART GALLERY,
Kauveri Hill, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur,
The Department of Political Science had
attend international seminar organised by
Students Federation for Liberty Hyderabad
regional conference. Different speakers spoke
about the Role of State, Cryptocurrency,
Mixed Economy, Liberalism in India, China’s
Authoritanism.
Dept. of Computer Science
23rd March, 2018: Ms. P. Soumya Sree, faculty
from Computer Science department attended a
National Seminar on “The Dynamic of Virtual
Classrooms- Go Digit All” organized by IQAC
at St. Ann’s College for Women,
Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad.
“Innovative practices in Teaching, Learning
and Evaluation” :Mrs. Sandhya Sree,
department of Computer Science attended a
national conference at AV College of Atrs,
Science and Commerce on 6th February, 2018.
State Level FDP- “Research Process,
Publications, Evaluation &
Challenges in Research”
Mrs. P.Soumya Sree, Lecture department of
Computer Science attended a One day Faculty
development programme organized by Loyola
Academy Degree &P.G. College on 21 st Oct,
2017. Dr. Salman Abdul Moiz, Associate
Professor, School of Computers & I.S,
University of Hyderabad delivered an
expertise talk on Research and its Nature.
Melting Pot 2020 – An Innovation Summit
Mrs. Udaya Lakshmi from Department of
Computer Science and Mrs. Latha from
Department of Business Management attended
Melting Pot 2020an innovation summit at
Hotel Trident, Hitech City on 14th and 15th
November 2017. The Summit aims to create a
platform to facilitate dialogue between leaders
from the corporate and R&D world and key
decision makers from the education sector, to
collaborate in a framework that ignites,
cultivates and channelizes the innovation
potential of the nation. Some of the esteemed
speakers on the summit were Prof S.
Sadagopan, Director, IIIT Bangalore, Dr. RA
Mashelkar, DG, CSIR ,Jay Krishnan, CEO, T-
Hub, R. Satyanarayana, Chairman and
Founder, CL Educate and Aaron Jaffe, General
counsel, Yeda – Technology.
Many Start ups were exhibited during the
summit who showcased their talent and
explained their innovations. The Summit
recognized top 3 young innovators as well as
academic institutions who surgeda head in
progressive research and set an example in
their field.
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Short Course & training
CHAI organized a ten-day training programme
on “Introduction to Basic Skills in Mental
Health with Special Emphasis on
Adolescents.” A joint-venture of CHAI and
University of Melbourne, it was held from
20th to 30th November2017 at CHAI Training
Centre, Medchal, Secunderabad.
FDP Attended by MBA Faculty
1. Mrs. C.Latha Faculty of Business
Management and Mrs.Udaya Laxmin
Faculty of Computer science department
attended Workshop MELTING POT 2020
at Hotel Trident Hi Tech city Hyderabad
On 14 and 15 November 2017
2. R Sushama Faculty of Business
Management attended two phases of
“Empowerment coaching for faculty “
on 22nd & 25th Jan 2018 and 12th & 13th
April 2018 at Tata Strive ,KPHB,
Kukatpally.
MrsC.Latha and Mts.V.Sireesha Faculty of
Business Management attednded FDP on
“Faculty Effectiveness” at TASK office
Begumpet on 6th & 7th Feb 2018 Mrs. C.Latha
Faculty of Business Management and
Mrs.Soumya Faculty of Computer science
department attended one day National Seminar
On ―The Dynamics of Virtual Class
Rooms - Go Digit All at St. Ann’s College
for Women Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad on23rd
March 2018
5. Mrs.P.Anitha Faculty of Business
Management and Mrs.Suganda Mala Faculty
of from Biotech attended one day Seminar On
―Higher Education - A Vision and
Perspective" at Tagore Auditorium, Osmania
University, Hyderabad on 24th April 2018.
IX. RESEARCH
PRESENTATION AND
PUBLICATION
Dept. of Microbiology
1. Dr.Sreedevi Sarsan contributed a chapter
titled “Bacterial Volatiles for Plant
Growth” in Book “Volatiles and Food
Security” D.K.Choudhary et l. (eds), Springer
Nature Singapore Pte Ltd., 2017, PP. 335-353
2. Mrs. PrithaGhosh, J Deepa, R S
Shravani, Maria Angelina, Celestina,
published a research article titled “Isolation
Of Oil Degrading Strains From Soil
Samples” in International Journal For
Research In Applied Science & Engineering
Technology 2018, JRASET, Volume 6, Issue
II, 1092-1096 (ISSN NO: 2321-
9653).Mrsnazia Begum was the host of the
Program Miss Cindrelle of B.A III
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Dept. of Chemistry
Paper Published by Dr. Mala Das Sharma and
Mrs. Hymavathi. Title of the paper: A novel
approach for the kinetic study of alkaline
hydrolysis of ethyl acetate. Chemistry,
vulgarian J. Of Sc. Education 26, 754-
762(2017)
Dept. of Botany & Bioctechnology
Dr.P. Padmalatha attended 2 days national
conference on “Biodiversity and Human
Health” at Nizam college on 17th & 18th
November and she presented a paper on
Filamentous fungi in tap water and bore well
water samples of Nacharam area and their
effect on public health.
Dept. of Physics
MsVani presented a paper on ‘Embedded
Systems in Day-to-Day Life’ which was
authored by Dr.R.Komala and Ms K.Vani.
Paper presentation: Commerce
Mrs.G.Nagalaxmi presented a paper on
“Investment and Crowd Funding” and
Mrs.G.Geetha Reddy on the topic “ALEAP In
entrepreneur History” in the national seminar
at St. Pious X MBA college titled “Indian
startup ecosystem-Opportunities &
Challenges” on 15th -16th March 2018
A national seminar was organized in Badruka
degree college on 31st March2018 on “India’s
Foreign trade Dimensions & Implication”
where Mrs D.Sangeetha presented a paper on
“India’s Import and Export policies-Recent
Trends & Strategies” and Miss Swetha
Deshpande and Miss AfrahRaheem presented
a paper on the topic “FDI in India-Recent
trends in its volume & Direction”
Presentations and Publications : MBA
1. R Sushama Faculty of Business
Management presented and published a
paper titled “Are Indian Stock Markets
Fundamentally Driven?” at an
International Conference on Paradigm Shift
in Taxation, Accounting, Finance and
Insurance at Bhavans Vivekananda College of
Science, Humanities and Commerce
Secunderabad on 8th and 9th December 2017
2.Mrs.C. Latha Faculty of Business
Management presented a paper at National
seminar on “Indian Start up Ecosystem
Opportunities and Challenges” on A Study on
"Challenges and opportunities of startup in
competing with enterprises in Artificial
Intelligence and Machine Learning “on 14th
and 15th March 2018 organised by St.Pious X
PG(MBA) College for Women
3. Mrs.P.Suhasini Faculty of Business
Management presented a paper at National
seminar on “Indian Start up Ecosystem
Opportunities and Challenges” on "Indian
Sociocultural values and startup development"
“on 14th and 15th March 2018 organised by
St.Pious X PG(MBA) College for Women
4. Mrs.P.Anitha Faculty of Business
Management presented a paper at National
seminar on “Indian Start up Ecosystem
Opportunities and Challenges” on
"Establishing and sustaining competitive
advantage along strategic path and startup" on
14th and 15th March 2018 organised by
St.Pious X PG(MBA) College for Women
5. Mrs.K.Swarnalatha Faculty of Business
Management presented a paper at National
seminar on “Indian Start up Ecosystem
Opportunities and Challenges” on "A study on
marketing strategies of IT starup "on 14th and
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15th March 2018 organised by St.Pious X
PG(MBA) College for Women
6. MrsPuppala Harshanya Faculty of
Business Management presented a paper at
National seminar on “Indian Start up
Ecosystem Opportunities and Challenges” on
"A study on National culture and
entrepreneurship" on 14th and 15th March
2018 organised by St.Pious X PG(MBA)
College for Women
7. MrsV.Sireesha Faculty of Business
Management presented a paper at National
seminar on “Indian Start up Ecosystem
Opportunities and Challenges” on "Lean
Startup" on 14th and 15th March 2018
organised by St.Pious X PG(MBA) College
for Women
X. RESOURCE AND CONSULTANCY
Dept. of Genetics:
CONSULTANCY: 30th Nov 2017
Mrs.Mubeen Begum, Lecturer in Genetics
offers her services as a paper setter and
evaluation of scripts for St.Ann’s Degree
College for Women Hyderabad.
Mrs.Sujatha Uram, Lecturer in Genetics
offers her services on 23rd March 2018as a
paper setter and evaluation of scripts for
Bhavans Vivekananda Degree College
Sainikpuri, Hyderabad.
Dept. of Microbiology Dr. S.Sreedevi
delivered a virtual lecture “Isolation of pure
cultures” on 12th February, 2018 in
association with Micro Biosociety Presenter:
Dr.A.M.Aravind Deshmukh Co-Presenter :
Dr.S.Sreedevi
Attendees
Link:http://www.wiziq.com/online-
class/5306550-isolation-of-pure-cultures
Dept. of English
Mrs. Monoshri Mitra, translated Short stories
of Atin Bandhyopadhyay from Bengali to
English for Sahitya Academy, Kolkata.
XI. PLACEMENTS
Dept. of Mass Communication Placements
Date: 20/3/18
The department organized placements for BA
MPML IIIyr in collaboration with college
placement cell. The organization was ETV
Bharat. Placements were for news anchors in
English and Telugu and RJ ‘s for ETV FM
band
MBA : Final Placements
8 students were placed in on campus drive
held on 11/10/2017 by Karvy Stock
Broking Limited.
1 MBA student was placed in on
campus drive on 24/11/2017 by Franklin
Templeton.
4 students were placed in on campus drive
on 07/11/2017 by HGS.
6 students were placed in on campus drive
on 30/10/2017 by Genpact India.
6 students are placed and 6 students are
shortlisted for final interview in campus
drive on 2/11/2017 by Southerland Global
Services.
2 students were placed in off
campus drive for the position HR
Executive held at SREO Nexus on 7th April
2018
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1students placed in Talent Resource -
Leading Recruitment Corporate Training
Company
Internships for MBA I yr
• 18 students are selected for Internship
Program at Vedic sys, Snehapurii Colony
Hyderabad.
• 18 students are selected for Internship
Program at Aditya Birla Capital.
Hyderabad
• 6 students are selected for Internship
• 6 students are selected for various
Internship Programs through Internshala.
XII. ALUMNI
XIII. ALUMNI REPORT 2017-18
The St. Pious X Alumni association has an
MOU with an NGO called ‘One Step For
Services’, which was started by alumni
members of our college. The members
conducted the following activities through the
NGO
4th Nov - intra school competition at st.Anns
school.
1st Nov - intra school competition at Narayana
high school
6th November - Battle of the brains
Inter school quiz competition on areas
out of the syllabus
Jan 6th – Celebrated 3rd anniversary of
special friends, mentally retarded
children school
Jan 23rd - An interaction session and
donation programme was organized in
Sadhana institute for children with
special needs
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Feb 24th – Organized an event called
‘Bright child’ - A project to empower
orphans and under privileged children
March 10th – Celebrated
Woman's week celebration at St.
Pious X Degree College. Competitions
held were paper presentation on
woman issues, poetry, and sharing of
personal experiences.
March 14th-Donation of fees to
students at Grace children orphanage
was done
24th march- Donation and fruits
distribution to kamalamma old age
home
XIII. SPORTS
On 7th April the Pious Alumni Association
organized its annual reunion ‘Alumni Meet’.
All the alumni from the previous batches were
invited for the same. The distinguished
Alumni awardees for 2017-18 were Ms
Amulya Reddy and Ms Krishnaveni, IPS
Students participation in inter collegiate sports for the year 2017-18
Students Name Participated in Achievement
Ashwitha Dixith
1.O.U Inter College Soft Ball 2. O.U Inter
College Tenikoit 3. O.U Inter Zonals at
Siddipet(Tenni-Koit)
IV Place
Bronze
Silver
Anchana J.S
1. O.U Inter College Soft ball 2. O.U Inter
College -Tennikoit
IV Place
Bronze
M.Shreyuta
1. O.U Inter College Soft ball 2. O.U Inter
College -Table tennis
IV Place
Bronze
Indraja 1.O.U Inter College -Table tennis Bronze
S.N
O
NAME OF THE
STUDENT
EVENTS
PARTICIPATED
NATIONA
LS
PLACE
SECURED
ALL INDIA
UNIV.
PLACE
SECURED
STATE LEVEL
PLACE SECURED
O U INTER COLLEGE /
INTER ZONALS
PLACE SECURED
DIST/OPEN
PLACE
SECURED
1 B.KavyaSritha
BCMC –II
1.Cross country
2.Athletics
1.Participate
d
Chhattisgarh
1.Participated
Belgaum
2.Participated
Guntur
2.a.800mts- Silver
Warangal
b.400mts-Bronze
Warangal
1.Bronze
2.a.800mts-Bronze
b.400mts-4th place
c.4X100-4th place
d.1500mts-4th place
2.a.400mts-GoldGMCB
b.800mts-Gold HYD
c.400mts-Gold (LFG Decennial)
d.800mts-Silver RRD
e.400mts-Silver HYD
f.1.6km-Silver Golden Mile race
2 S.Lavanya
B.COM-II
1. Cross country
2. Soft ball
3.Athletics
4.Throw ball
3.5000mts-Gold
Warangal
Bronze
4th place
3.a.5000mts-Gold
b.5000mts-Gold RRD
c.1500mts-Gold HYD
d.400mts-Silver GMCB
e.5km-Silver Necklace
Road(Lions club)
f.8km-BronzeNizamcollegeHYD
4.Bronze(LFG Decennial)
3 T.Geetha B.COM-
II
1.Cross country
2.Hand ball
3.Athletics
4.Throw ball
Bronze
4th place
3.a.200mts-Silver(LFG Decennial)
b.6kmBronzeNizamcollegeHYD
c.100mts-4th place HYD
d.200mts-4th place HYD
4.Bronze (LFG Decennial)
4 Yasmin B.COM-II 1.Volley ball
2.Atheletics
3.Soft ball
4.Throw ball
2.a.Hammer Throw-
Silver
b. Discus Throw-
Bronze
c.Javelin Throw-4th
place
3. 4th place
1.Silver (LFG Decennial)
2.a.Shotput-Bronze RRD
b.Shotput-Bronze HYD
c. Discus Throw-4thplace HYD
4.Bronze (LFG Decennial)
5 Tina Evita BTBC-
II
1.Cross country
2.Soft ball
3.Base ball
4.Athletics
3.Participated
Haryana
1.Bronze
2. 4th place
4.4X100-4th place
4.a.200mts-Gold
b.200mts-Bronze HYD
c.400mts-Bronze HYD
6 Ankitha BTBC-II 1.Cross country
2.Athletics
Bronze
4X100-4th place
2.a.1500mts-Gold
b.200mts-SilverGMCB
c.5000mts - Silver RRD
d.1500mts-Silver HYD
7 Divya Sri Bhatt 1.Soft Ball 4th place
8 P.Tejaswi MPCS-
III
1.Hand Ball
2.Soft ball
3.Cross country
4.Athletics
1.Participated
Warangal
(South
Zone)
1.4thplace
2.4th place
3.Bronze
4.10,100mts-Bronze
4.a.5km - Gold OU Campus
b.5km - Gold Necklace
Road(Lions club)
c.8km-Silver Nizam college HYD
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5.Basket ball d.2km - Bronze Nizam
college(Memorial run)
e.5km-4th place Uppal
f.10km-4th place Necklace Road
5.Silver (LFG Decennial)
9 C.Shailaja
B.COM-II
1.Table Tennis
2.Soft ball
3.Hand Ball
4.Base ball
5.Volley Ball
6.Athletics
7.Throw ball
4.Participated
Haryana
1.Bronze
2.4th place
3.4th place
5.Silvermedal
(OU Inter zonal, Siddipet)
6.a.Shotput-4th place
b.Discus Throw-4th
place
1.Silver (LFG Decennial)
5. Silver (LFG Decennial)
6.a.Shotput-Gold (LFG Decennial)
b. Discus Throw-Bronze HYD
c.Shotput-Bronze HYD
7. Bronze (LFG Decennial)
10 Malleshwari 1.Athletics 1.a.200mts-4th place HYD
b.100mts-4th place HYD
11 Abhigna Reddy
B.COM-III
1.Hand Ball
2.Soft ball
3.Base ball
3.Participated
Haryana
1.Gold Warangal
1.GoldSiddipet
4th place
12 M.ManiChandana
MBC-I
1.Athletics 400mts-Bronze
13 M.JayaNissi John
MPC-II
1.Athletics
2.Hand Ball
3.Soft ball
4.Cross country
5.Volley ball
6.Basket ball
7.Throw ball
1. 4th place
2.4th place
3. 4th place
4.4X100-4th place
4.a.6km-Silver Nizam college HYD
b.400mts-Silver (LFG Decennial)
c.100mts-Bronze (LFG
Decennial)
5. Silver (LFG Decennial)
6. Silver (LFG Decennial)
7. Bronze (LFG Decennial)
14* P.C.Swathi MPC-I 1.Athletics 1. 100mts H-GMCB
4th place
15 D.Maneesha Reddy
B.COM-II(CS)
1.Soft ball
2.Base ball
3.Volley ball
4.Throw ball
2.Participated
Haryana
1. 4th place 3.Silver (LFG Decennial)
4. Bronze (LFG Decennial)
16* I.DeeviVarshitha
BA-I
1.Hand Ball
2.Soft ball
3.Basket ball
4.Volley ball
3.Participated
Chennai
1. 4th place
2. 4th place
4. Silver (LFG Decennial)
17* M.Prasilla
B.COM-II
1.Hand Ball
2.Soft ball
3.Volley ball
4.Chess
1. 4th place
2. 4th place
4. BRONZE MEDAL
(OU Inter zonals, Siddipet )
3. Silver (LFG Decennial)
18 Sai Likitha
B.COM-I
1.Hand Ball
2.Basket ball
1. 4th place 2. Silver (LFG Decennial)
19 K.SaiShivani BA-I 1.Table Tennis
2.Basket ball
1. Bronze 2. Silver (LFG Decennial)
20 J.Keerthana
MPC-I
1.Hand Ball
2.Volley ball
3.Throw ball
1. 4th place 2.Silver (LFG Decennial)
3.Bronze (LFG Decennial)
21 Vaidehi
B.COM-II
1.Hand Ball 4th place
22 P.Sri Lakshmi
B.COM-I
1.Hand Ball
.4th place
23* A.Pravalika B.SC-I 1.Hand Ball
2.Soft ball
3.Basket ball
1. 4th place
2. 4th place
3. Silver (LFG Decennial)
24 D.Ashwitha MBA-I 1.Tennikoit
2.Soft ball
1. Bronze OU
1. SILVERMEDAL
(OU Inter zonals, Siddipet
2. 4th place
25 M.Shreyuta MBA-I 1.Table Tennis
2.Soft ball
1. Bronze
2. 4th place
1. Silver (LFG Decennial)
26 J.S.Anchana MBA-I 1.Tennikoit
2.Soft ball
1.Bronze
2. 4th place
27 P.Dharani
MGC-I
1.Soft ball
2.Basket ball
1.4th place 2. Silver (LFG Decennial)
28 G.Indraja
MBA-I
1.Table Tennis 1. Bronze
1. Silver (LFG Decennial)
29 Sai Harika BSC-I 1.Soft ball 4th place
30 SadiyaFathima BA-I 1.Basket ball Silver (LFG Decennial)
31 RoopaDeekshitha
MGC-II
1.Volley ball
2.Basket ball
3.Throw ball
1. Silver (LFG Decennial)
2. Silver (LFG Decennial)
Bronze (LFG Decennial)
32 AsraSaleha
B.COM-II
1.Basket ball Silver (LFG Decennial)
33 P.B.Sharmila
B.COM-I
1.Basket ball Silver (LFG Decennial)
34 IrinDilna Santy
BA-I
1.Athletics Long jump-Bronze
(LFG Decennial)
35 Ch.Srisha 1.Tennikoit 1.Bronze
36 Ch.Sparsha M.SC-
II
1.Tennikoit 1.Bronze OU
1. SILVERMEDAL
(OU Inter zonals, Siddipet
37 B.SriLekha MGC-
II
1.Table Tennis
2.Throw ball
1.Bronze
Silver (LFG Decennial)
Bronze (LFG Decennial)
38 J.Akshitha MGC-I 1.Tennikoit
2.Volley ball
3.Basket ball
4.Throw ball
1.Bronze
Silver (LFG Decennial)
Silver (LFG Decennial)
Bronze (LFG Decennial)
39 Hajira B.Com -I
1.Throw ball Bronze (LFG Decennial)
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