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Newsletter – Pious
Vol.28. November 2017 to May 2018 Page | 1
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 Personalities, 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. Matrubhasha 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
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XIII. SPORTS
I. NEWS ZOOM-IN
1. SAMATVA
Intercollegiate Competitions on Gender
Sensitization- 4th April, 2018.
The one day intercollegiate event on Gender
Sensitization, titled ‘SAMATVA’ was held in
the 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 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 captivated the attention
of audience. Rev. Sister Japamala, College-
Correspondent reflected upon the significance
of gender sensitization and wished the
participants best of luck. As a part of this
event various competitions were held.
The response to the event was overwhelming.
Around 277 students from various colleges of
the city such as Bhavan’s 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:
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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 India participated in the
competition. An album comprising the
collection of the messages on “Capturing
Thoughts” was played in the auditorium.
Dr.Sree Devi received award for the best
presentation from Mr Maanas-An Upcoming
film Actor.
ABHINAYA - Dramatics Competition was
organized by the Department of Commerce. 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
trans-genders & gender stratification. All the
members of the groups were successful in
putting forth their views & exhibiting good
leadership & communication skills. I prize
was won by Bhavan’s College and II 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 was bagged by Kishore Dora & Group
from Bhavan’s Vivekananda Degree College
and II Prize by Abegail & Group from
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. 26 students
participated in the elocution competition and
spoke about 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
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Departments of Psychology and Mass
Communication were in-charge for the
photography of the event.
2. LMS- Learning Management System
(STUMAGZ)
The Management 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. It helps the instructor to deliver
material to the students, administer tests and
other assignments, track student progress, and
manage record-keeping.
An interactive orientation for the staff was
held by Stumagz on Learning Management
System (LMS) on 8th Dec 2017.
An orientation on Learning Management
System (LMS) for all UG students was
organized on 3rd March 2018. Mr. Fredy and
Mr. Teja from the Stumagz team gave a
practical orientation for staff on 9th March
2018 and also selected the Avengers, the
student volunteers from each faculty.
ADMINS FOR STUMAGZ
Arts- Ms. Monoshri Mitra & Ms. Arathi
Commerce – Ms. Shwetha & Ms. Afreen
Physical Sciences – Ms. Vani
LifeSciences - 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.
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4. KRTYA - 2018
On 18th April, 2018 the students of St.Pious X
MBA College for Women organized a state
level - Management Meet ‘KRTYA - 2018’
on the theme ‘INNOVATION AND
BEYOND’. This event was aimed at fostering
innovation by encouraging student
entrepreneurs. 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, BVIC Bala
Vikasa International Centre.
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
- MBA DEPARTMENT
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, who
included Faculty of Affiliated Colleges,
Research Scholars and Students. The Seminar
was inaugurated by the hon’ble Vice-
Chancellor, Prof. S. Ramachandram along
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, Directorr ATI, Mr.T.Suresh, Founder
TechiesNest, Mr. T. Veerendranath, Co-
founder, Techies Nest, Mr. Ramesh
Venuganti, Mr. Hafees Basha and Dr Mohd.
Rafi.
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Inaugurating the seminar Prof. Ramachandra,
Vice chancellor, appreciated the college for
choosing the topic which was apt 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 sub themes 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,
Registrar, O.U. The Seminar proceedings
were declared closed with vote of thanks by
Prof. K..Kalidas, Convener of the program.
6. INTERNATIONAL SOCIO-
CULTURAL INTERACTION
23rd March 2018: A team of 15 members
from Tanzania, Africa visited the campus, as
a part of Indo-Social Cultural interaction
organized by Department of Computer
Science. The team comprised of 11 students
accompanied by 4 teachers, Br.Robert,
Letticia, Dotto and Seclas. The team members
interacted with the students of the college to
understand the education system and with lot
of enthusiasm visited various departmental
laboratories, Library, Gymnasium and Sports
room. After the glimpses of the campus, they
participated in the cultural program 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. The
students of the 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.
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
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ended with vote of thanks followed by
National Anthem.
7. NATIONAL LITTERLESS
COMPETITION FOR WOMEN-
ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Three students studying at St. Pious X Degree
and PG College For Women, Nacharam won
first prizes in ‘LITTER LESS’campaign
organized by YRE (Young Reporters For
Environment), SAYEN (South Asian Youth
Environment Network) and FEE (Federation
for Environment Education). This
Competition was held at National level and
included three categories: Article Writing,
Videography and Photography. There were
more than 1500 entries from across India and
only 9 students were chosen as winners.
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, was instrumental in
motivating the students, and was awarded an
International Certificate of ‘Best Teacher’ in
Environmental Sustainability. She was also
presented with a gift by FEE in collaboration
with Wrigley’s and associated with SAYEN,
CEE and Paryavaran Mitra. 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 and 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
II. IQAC INITIATIVES
1. ACTIVITIES OF IQAC FROM
NOVEMBER TO APRIL NAAC
ACCREDITATION:
❖ An orientation lecture by Dr. R.
Komala, Coordinator, IQAC, on
filling up process of Online SSR on
17th Jan, 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.
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❖ College SSR for second cycle of
accreditation by NAAC was
submitted online 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
20th -21st 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
experiments to be introduced in
semester pattern.
2. ISR ACTIVITIES
❖ 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
and Dr.Annie Sunil attended IQAC
Seminar at St. Joseph’s college on the
topic ‘NAAC Assessment process and
Methodology’.
❖ On 21st April 2018, Mrs. G.
Nagalaxmi attended the national
seminar on “Revised NAAC
Framework: The road ahead towards
excellence in Quality Education” at
Bhavan’s Vivekananda College. She
presented a paper on the topic ‘Gender
equality-An exclusive goal’ at the
seminar.
❖ NAAC orientation & quiz was
organized for all the 1st and 2nd year
B.Com students on 17th April.
III. STUDENT ENRICHMENT
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES AND
ADD-ON COURSES
As a part of policy initiative
interdisciplinary culture is promoted un
the college. Inter disciplinary classes were
conducted by the departments of Physics,
Botany, biotechnology, Genetics and
Mathematics.
Dept. of Physics : 15th Feb to 15th March,
2018 Ms Paleena Thulimilli from Dept of
Physics conducted the interdisciplinary
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classes on ‘Assembling of PC’ for II UG
students from B.Com, BA and BSc. A total of
109 students attended thiscourse
Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology: 13th to
16th Feb 2018. The dept. has conducted
Interdisciplinary classes for the II year,
semester – IV B.Sc., B.Com, & B.A students
on the topic:-Advances of sciences &
technology for human welfare. 100 students
opted for this course.
Dept. of Genetics: 16th Feb 2018 The
department has 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.
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
ADD-ON courses
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. The Resource person Mrs.
Rameshwari, from NIIT, delivered the
lectures as well as practical sessions in lab
every alternate day. 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 are
evaluated after taking a MCQ test and Lab
practical test from the trainer at the end of the
Course. Based on their performance the
certificate is generated and will be issued by
NIIT Ltd.
Two faculty members Ms.Sandhya Maithreyi
and Mrs.N.Swathisree have successfully
completed this 54 hrs course.
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
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training. The resource person is Dr. Hyma
from ‘Soft Skillz’ institute Tarnaka.
2. ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Commerce: An orientation program for
commerce students 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 5th Jan, 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.
Computer Science
World Health Day 7th April 2018
World Health Day is celebrated every year on
(7th April). On this occasion an orientation
programme on Organ Donation by a Private
Organization ‘DO INDIA’ in collaboration
with TCS was organized for the students of II
UG and PG. Mr. Ram Coordinator of ‘DO
India’ motivated the students on the
importance of Organ Donation and also
suggested to choose a proper channel for
donating organs. Two 2nd year students were
nominated as college volunteers for
registration.
3. CAREER GUIDANCE
Dept. of Biochemistry: Career Guidance
Program, 22nd Feb, 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
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
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patterns and the syllabus of CSIR, GATE,
ICMR, SET, and UGC-NET. The response of
the students was overwhelming.
Dept of Mathematics
Career Guidance for PG students by speaker
Dr. Anuradha Govt. Degree College For
Women, Begumpet.
Dept. of Microbiology & MBA
On 18th November 2017 a Seminar on ‘Goal
setting’ by Lion K.S.K Jayadeva Rao for
M.Sc and MBA students was organized by
Departments of Microbiology and MBA in
association with Lions Club of Hyderabad,
Krishnanagar .
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. Mr. Krishna, Head, Skill
development from IFSI (International School
for Financial studies) was the resource
person.
• CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES ON
EMINENT PERSONALITES, 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.
Dept. of Psychology
Class Seminar - 7th Nov, 2017
Topic: Psychological Testing and
Assessment
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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 - 1st Dec, 2017
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.
Topic: Disorders-Role
Enactment - 9th Dec, 2017
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 for the
III B.A MPML students for Paper 3 & 4 –
(Child and AdolescentPsychology &
Abnormal Psychology). Students were given
individual movie reviews to enhance their
knowledge on different aspects of
development and various mental health issues
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
Poster Presentation - 20th Jan, 2018
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.
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5. GUEST AND EXTENSION LECTURES
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 Poli.
Sci.
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
11 16 & 17-3-18 Hypothesis Testing & T- Test Ms. Anita Dept. of
Psychology
12. 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. 10-11-2017 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. 8-3-2018 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. 11-4- 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
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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 Zoo park Dept. of Zoology
14 27-03-2018 Sailara Biotechnological – Plant Tissue culture
unit, Qutubullapur, Hyderabad.Sailara
Biotechnological – Plant Tissue culture unit,
Qutubullapur, Hyderabad.
Dept of Botany &
Biotechnology
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7. COLLABORATION & LINKAGES
Department of Microbiology
The Department of Microbiology has signed
an MOU with Ashrita Bio Foundation,
Hyderabad, in January, 2018. Both bodies
will 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.
8.SEMINARS,WORKSHOPS,
CONFERENCES
Workshop on Gender Awareness - 20th Mar,
2018
Dept. of English
An intercollegiate workshop on Gender
Awareness was organized by the 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
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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.
World Theatre Day - 27th Mar, 2018
Dept of English
On the occasion of World Theatre day, the St.
Pious X Dept. Of English organized a
seminar and panel discussion on Women
Enpowerment by noted film and TV
personalities, Mr Kapil 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’. Mrs.
Shahnaz was wonderful in motivating the
students to pursue modelling, acting or event
management by giving examples from her life
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. Mr Kapil 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.
Workshop On Television Production &
News Anchoring date - 6th Apr, 2018
Guest: Fr. Kinston, HOD, Dept. of Mass
Com, St. Joseph’s College
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Dept of Mass Communication
A workshop on different techniques, stages in
TV production and anchoring skills was
conducted for BA MPML 2nd B.A MPML
students by 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.
Seminar On Motivational Enhancement
Therapy - 20th Jan, 2018
Dept of Psychology
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. The main
objective was to equip them to identify the
symptoms, causes and effects of addiction
and how one could overcome them.
Workshop Attended On ‘Addiction –
Current Scenario’ at Little Flower College,
Uppal - 16th Feb, 2018
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
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.
Seminar On Emotional Regulation – 14th
Mar, 2018
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 and the
resource person was Ms. Tina Fernandes
from St. Francis College for Women,
Begumpet. 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 during
tough situations.
Modern Analytical Techniques In Chemistry
– 22nd Feb, 2018.
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 students
participated in Power point presentation
competition which was conducted as a part of
the seminar. Two students (Ms. Swarna and
Ms. Navyasree) bagged prizes for delivering
excellent presentation.
Seminar on ‘Blue Led’ - 4th Jan, 2018
Dept. of Physics
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On 4th January, 2018 BSc final year students
and I MSc students have attended a Seminar
Lecture by Noble Laureate from Japan,
‘HIROSHI AMANO’ on ‘Blue LED’ at IICT
Auditorium.
International Conference On ‘Integrated
International Immersion Conference
(IIIC)’-23rd-24th Feb, 2018
Dept. of Physics
Ms. K. Vani along with 3 MSc students has
attended IIIC at Loyala Academy Degree &
PG College’ and MsVani also presented a
paper on ‘Embedded Systems in Day-to-Day
Life’.
‘Bioinformatics–Unlocking Genomic
Evolution’ on 4-7th Dec, 2017
Dept. of Genetics
Bioinformatics involves the integration of
computers, software tools, and databases in
an 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 4th Dec to 7th Dec 2017
to train the students. The Resource Persons
were Professor Dr. D. Sharada 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.
Workshop on API–Analytical Phenotypic
Index (Biomereu)
Dept. of Microbiology
A workshop on API was organized for M.Sc.
Microbiology I & II year students at St Pious
X Degree & PG College for Women on 13th
November 2017.
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.KBhanon on 11th
December 2017 at IICT auditorium organized
by TAS(Telangana Academy of Sciences).
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 ,
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participated in International Conference On
‘Integrative Biology & Applied Genetics’
(ICIBAG-2018) held during March 15th -18th,
2018 at the Osmania University, Hyderabad.
‘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.
❖ To transfer the knowledge and educate the
youth about the value and protection of
their ideas, designs, innovation etc.
❖ To enlighten students about the need and
benefit IPR so that they may consider it as
a career option.
❖ To provide the common platform for
experts and students for open discussion.
Discrete Probability Distributions – 12th
Feb, 2018
Dept. of Statistics
Department of Statistics conducted seminar
for B.Sc (M.S.Cs) I year students on the topic
‘Discrete Probability Distributions’ Students
were given different examples from real life
where the distributions can be applied.
International conference by Genetics Dept,
Osmania University 15th-17th Mar.
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.
Profit with Purpose
Dept. of Commerce
A seminar was held on the topic ‘Profit With
Purpose’ on 22nd January 2018. The speaker
of this Investor 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.
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
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‘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.
MBA: Workshop on Research Methodology
2nd May, 2018
A half- day workshop on ‘Questionnaire
design’ was organized for MBA I yr students.
100 students attended the workshop. 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 for 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 research methodology.. 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.
Department of Social Sciences- 19th & 20th
Jan, 2018
The students of 2nd year BA (PPML & EPP)
have attended the National Seminar on
‘Exploring Indigenous Knowledge System of
Indian Society Interfacing Challenges posed
by Modern Information and Communication
Technology’ at Arnold Bhavan, Habsiguda.
They had the privilege to listen to the eminent
speakers who were Professors from
Anthropology and Sociology Department.
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 competitions on various
literary classroom activities, viz., projects,
book reviews, albums, role plays and debates,
poetry painting were conducted.
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The winners of these literary competitions
from III B.A, B.Com & B.Sc. were awarded
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’
celebrations 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.
Dept of Genetics
GENOPHILICS
On 31st January 2018, as a part of Club
activity, the Department of Genetics
organized competitions 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 – 10th April, 2018:
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 the students by
giving them an opportunity to organize
various academic programs and Inter
collegiate competitions.
As a part of the club activity the department
organized
❖ Skit,Quiz and Memory game competitions
for MSCs students
Dept. of Microbiology
SARCINA CLUB
As a part of Sarcina club activity on 10th
April 2018, the Dept of Microbiology
organized nail art, agar art, JAM and role play
competitions. 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-22nd
Mar, 2018.
The department organized an essay writing
competition on Gender equality for BA I, II,
III MPML students as an initiative to promote
awareness on equality and other gender
issues.
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Dept. of Computer Science
CURSOR CLUB
Knowledge Hunt on ‘Know Your College’-
Comp. Science-17th April, 2018
The students were asked to answer the
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.
164 Students enthusiastically took part in the
event.
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
Dept. of Botany & Biotechnology:
❖ Evita, Shanta, Shireesha, Ankita of II
BtBC gave power point presentation
❖ Shaheen and Nazmeen from I BtBC
participated power point presentation at
AMS College on the topic ‘Plant science-
Boon or Bane’.
Athyujjwala, Sharanya, Sruthi,Neha bagged II
prize in group singing in the All India Under
Graduate Students festival, Muqabala – 2018
at Dhruva college of Management 10-02-18.
Dept of Biochemistry:
On the occasion of ‘Bhavanothsav-2018’, 4
students of I M.Sc Suman Kumari Yadav,
Johnson Jemima, N. Soumya, Sonali.
attended and participated in Poster
Presentation competition on the topic
“Molecular Diagnosis of Genetic Diseases-
Obesity”
Painting Competition – 3rd Mar, 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 2nd November
2017 and won 3rd prize
Mass Communication Students Participated
in Rally on ‘National Vigilance Week’
conducted by the department of Social
Sciences
Mass Communication Students Participated
in competitions:
❖ 9th Dec - Short film -at Jana Vignana
Vedika National Film contest.
❖ JNTU Kakinada 7th Dec – Infocus.
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❖ 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
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
A Quiz Competition was conducted for B.A I
PPML & EPP Students from their Curriculum
on 12th Mar,2018.
Department of Public Administration for
Students of B.A I PPML & EPP participated
in Quiz and Debate competition organized by
dept. of Pubic Administration on 23rd Mar,
2018.
The Students participated in Sci-Connect’18 –
Dept. of Biochemistry at St. Mary’s College
Yusufguda organized Sci-Connect’18 on the
occasion of National Science Day.
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 Mallapur Short Film 2nd
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college
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
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 rendered their
services to nearly 1000 members.The
benefactors were deeply satisfied and
expressed their gratitude for arranging a
needful service in the college.
Dept. of Zoology
Naturopathy and Yoga session - 07th Apr,
2018
All II MZC students participated in
naturopathy and yoga session organised by
the 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
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Dr.Bhavani, CMO Nature Cure Hospital,
Begumpet.
Dept. of Social Sciences, Mass
Communication and Psychology took a
Rally on justice for Asifa from the college
campus to habsiguda - 17th Apr, 2018
Dept. of Psychology
Poster Presentation on World Autism
Awareness Day – 6th Apr, 2018.
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 community &
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 sessions, session I –
Concept of Naturopathy, session II- Yoga and
session III- Diet counselling.
Dept. of Public Administration
Rally on account of Vigilance week-03rd
Nov, 2017
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 - II - ORIENTATION
PROGRAME - 20th Dec, 2017.
Department of Social Sciences
An orientation programme was attended on
‘She for Her –II’ organised by Rachakonda
Police Comministrate Hyderabad at IICT
Auditorium Habsiguda
Health and Hygiene – 19th Apr, 2018
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.
MBA Health Awareness -20th Dec, 2017
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I & II year students of MBA attended GHMC
Health Awareness program by MBA
department 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 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
❖ Dept. of Physics conducted an online
water conservation campaign through
‘Social Media’ which has registered 1K
views.
STUDENT PROJECTS
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Students of II M.Sc Biochemistry are
pursuing their projects at Synteny Lifescience
PVT.LMT Nallakunta
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
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 and
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.
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- The OU Semester –end exam for 2nd and
4th Semester commenced on 1st May 2018.
V. CELEBRATIONS
CHRISTMAS
The Dept. of English was incharge of
Christmas Celebration. Christmas was
celebrated in a grand manner in the
Auditorium on 11-Dec-2017. Ms.Monoshree
presided over the function and welcomed the
Principal Sr. Velangini, Corrrespondent
Sr.Japamala , Chief guest Rev. Fr. David &
the students of final year UG students. Ms.
Annie Sunil (HOD of English) orated 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 celebration the
college choir rendered a prayer song and
Ms.Catherine Chelsea (President), student
council read the scripture.
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 to 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 crowd with joy and
danced with everyone with great enthusiasm
OUTCRY a South African band, 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,
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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
1st - 3rd Feb, 2018
Resonance 2017-2018, a three Day
intercollegiate 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, and Prof. Kalidas, MBA
Principal, 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
build confidence and result in the all
round development of the students.
She also appreciated the College for
gaining a good reputation in and around
Hyderabad.
The dignitaries later declared RESONANCE
2017-2018 open by formal ribbon cutting.
The Resonance 2017 saw the participation of
students competing in various events under
different categories. The cultural fest was
divided into Literary, Fine Arts, Theatre Arts,
Music and Dance.Altogether 20 competitions
were organized under the events listed below:
The starting day of Resonance i.e 1st February
began with 9 different competitions viz.. Fruit
Carving, Creative Writing, Handmade Craft,
Declamation, Nail Art, Face Painting,
General Quiz, Stand Up Comedy, and Group
Singing which took place in parallel sessions.
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2nd February, the second day began with 10
competitions – Collage Making, Cookery,
Best out of Waste, Hair Do, Musical Myme/
Monoaction, Calligraphy, One act Play, Solo
singing followed by percussion and Mehendi.
The most awaited Group Dance competitions
were held on 3rd day. The students came up
with some energetic dances performances.
The valedictory session began with report on
3-day Resonance events by Mrs Pritha Ghosh,
Co-Ordinator, Cultural Committee Cultural
Utsav- The diversity Fest came to an end with
vote of thanks and showers of blessings.
3. NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
National Science Day was celebrated on 28th
Feb, 2018. The theme for this year was
‘Science and Technology for a Sustainable
Future’. All neighboring schools of Nacharam
area were invited on the occasion of this day
.Students from 7 schools visited accompanied
by their teachers. The college was a gala all
around with students of different schools
visiting the college. Each department in their
own way of made the students realize the
importance of science and how it can be used
for a sustainable future.
The department of Computer Science
enlightened the responsibility of educating the
students about few apps which would help the
students in their education
The school students were taught about the
apps like BYJU’S, Text to Speech,
HomeWork, Pinterest and Onlinetyping.com
A power point presentation was presented to
the students regarding these apps. A game
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was also conducted on the periodic table for
the students which they enjoyed a lot.
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
and 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
❖ Pollution controlling Indoor plants -
(Akhila, Nikitha, Sneha Madhuri,
Devika).
❖ Herbarium techniques - (T.
Pradeepthi, Srivani).
❖ Mitosis & Pollen grains of various
plants
– (Swetha, Varshitha).
❖ Vitamins present in different food
products – (Shruthi, Sharanya, Neha
Ujwala)
❖ Food Adulteration – (B. Raveena,
Nandini, shahithi, Bhavana). Posters:
II BtBC , MBC
❖ Causes of pollution - (Smiley,
Prasanthi, Pooja).
❖ Food waste Management – (Shirisha,
Pravalika, Lalitha, Puja, Radhika ).
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
An interest in chemistry was created by
conducting common chemical reaction in a
different way and presented as a Magic show.
Dept. of Mathematics
❖ As part of National Science Day on
28th Feb 2018 s tudents 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
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As a part of National Science day students of
B.Sc (M.S.Cs) prepared Models, Posters and
PPT on Applications of Statistics.
Dept of Zoology
I & II MZC students displayed models,
posters and movies on Marine life, Life under
water, Rainforest, Tribal life of Andaman &
Nicobar Islands.
The students 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.Alka Jha.
Dept. of Microbiology
Science day celebrations –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
On the occasion of National Science Day,
organized 4 students of II.B.Sc BCMC
attended Sci- Connect’18 at St.Marys college
Yosufguda and participated in various events
like treasure hunt, spell Bee, it’s a word.
Name of the students Class
N.Sai Namratha II.BSc Bcmc
Poojitha II.BScBcmc
Sabha II.BScBcmc
Nureen II.BScBcmc
On this occasion, Students of B.Sc I & II year
and M.Sc I & II years prepared working
models and posters on various topics of
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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 analyzed for Blood Grouping. The
School children got an opportunity to detect
the food adulterants by performing tests by
themselves
The details of the models, posters, and
experiments demonstrated are as follows.
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
In the honour of Discovery of Raman Effect
by Sir.C.V.Raman 28th Feb, 2018 is
celebrated as National Science Day. On this
occasion students from BSc and MSc have
designed and also displayed working models
on ‘Laser Security System’, ‘Rain Water
indicator, ‘Hydraulics’ etc.
WOMENS’ DAY – 8th March, 2018
Dept. of Biochemistry
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.
Sr.Japamala secretary 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.
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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
OSFS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DAY - 23rd Apr,
2018
On the occasion of birthday of William
Shakespeare the Dept. of English Celebrated
English Language Day.
VALEDICTORY
Department of Microbiology was incharge for
the Farewell Party on 17th February, 2018.
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
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Miss Cindrella Massey III B.Com (Reg) was
crowned as Miss Pious,Miss Catherine
Chelsie from III B.A MPML as first runner
up and Miss Srujana Deepika III B.Sc MBC
as Second Runner Up.
Mathru Bhasha Dinostav - 23rd feb, 2018
Department of Hindi celebrated the Mathru
Bhasha Dinostavam on 23.02.2018 at Library.
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
Department of Telugu celebrated Matru
Basha Dinosthavm on 23.2.2018.On this
occasion Dept. conducted various competition
for the students of I & IIyear and venue for
the programme is Conference Hall.
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
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
SANSKRIT DAY
Department of Sanskrit celebrated
‘SANSKRIT DAY’ on 05th Mar, 2018. On
this occasion Dept. conducted the News
Reading and Story Telling competitions for
the students of I and II years.
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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-22th
Dec, 2017
Dept of Mathematics and Statistics
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.
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
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
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.
❖ 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.
❖ Mrs. Alka Jha was invited as a judge for
“Ecofriendly practices of the college
campus” by Dept. of Physics on 24-01-
2018
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❖ Mrs. Alkajha was invited as a judge for
elocution and poster presentation of the
Dept of Genetics on 31-01-18
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 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.
❖ On 24th April 2018 Commerce
department received highest incentives for
presenting national and international
papers.
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)
AS a part of PEARL activities student
volunteers take classes for students of
neighboring Govt. schools on a regular basis.
Orientation Programme – 10th Jul, 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.
On 8th 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
Rakhis 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
PEARL Committee members met the Wesley
school Headmistress and Principal of
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Nacharam Govt.school and finalized the
schedule of classes to be taken. 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.
Girl Child Day : On 11th October 2017
PEARL volunteers visited the Wesley school
students and enacted a street play on the
importance of Girl Child and spoke to them
on various issues related to Girl Child.
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
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.
Children’s Day Celebration: On 15th
November 2017 PEARL volunteers
conducted various competitions in the Wesley
Govt School and distributed prizes to the
winners.
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.
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
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,
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Essay writing - Topics are :
❖ For Pre -Primary : My Family.
❖ For Upper-Primary : Smart Phone –Boon
or Bane.
❖ Drawing-Topics are: For Pre Primary
:Nature.
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 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
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.
OUT REACH PROGRAMMES
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 Genetics
SHARE A MEAL
The staff and students of Department
of Genetics visited Divya Disha
Balikaniketan on 13th January 2018, home
for girls located at Boduppal. The department
donated Woolen blankets, Sanitary napkins,
Stationary items, Groceries and clothes to the
girls.
Dept. of Microbiology
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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
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 and cool drinking
water. 15 student volunteers from 1st and 2nd
B.Com along with Mrs Nagalaxmi, Mrs
Geetha and Mrs Malathi accompanied the
students for distributing the pots.
Dept of Zoology
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Share a meal at DIVYA DISHA, Boduppal,
13th Jan, 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
also dry fruits. Nutritious Lunch was provided
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.
1. SWACHBHARATH – SWACH
HYDERABAD
Department of Second Languages – 21st Jan,
2018
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. President and office
bearers of Nagarjuna Nagar Community
Welfare Association, House wives and others
have participated in the Swach Bharath
programme.
Dept. of Social Sciences: Slum support
activity : St.Pious College supports a slum at
(Murkulabasti, Mallapur, road no 15,
Hyderabad, Telangana) as a part of
Institutional Social Responsibility for which
the college 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. 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 the well being of the
underprivileged students by providing meals
once a month to 24 girl students, at Divya
Disha Orphanage in Boduppal, Hyderabad.
To uphold the functioning of this program
throughout the year, each department whole
heartedly comes 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
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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 were arranged for them. Many
games and activities were conducted to the
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 of Rs. 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
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
❖ 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.
❖ 4.Mrs.Alka Jha attended a 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 Genetics
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
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University at Gachibowli. 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 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
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 day workshop
organised by department of Mathematics,
University college of Science, O.U
Mrs. R.Mamatha has attended the workshop
‘One-week Instructional School on Abstract
Algebra’ from December 3rd to 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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Dept. of Political Science
The faculty of Department of Political
Science had attended an 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
Dynamics 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
Mrs. P.Soumya Sree, Lecture department of
Computer Science attended a One day
Faculty development programme ‘Research
Process, Publications, Evaluation and
Challenges in Research’ 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 surged ahead in
progressive research and set an example in
their field.
Short Course & training
Mrs.Soumya Sree from dept.of Computer
Science attended a ten-day training
programme on ‘Introduction to Basic Skills in
Mental Health with Special Emphasis on
Adolescents.’ Organized by CHAI. A joint-
venture of CHAI and University of
Melbourne, it was held from 20th to 30th
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November2017 at CHAI Training Centre,
Medchal, Secunderabad.
FDP Attended by MBA Faculty
❖ 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
❖ 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 Mrs.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
❖ 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 Genetics
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
St.Francis College for Women, from 6th – 11th
November 2017, Hyderabad.
Dept. of Microbiology
❖ 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
❖ 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
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Research In Applied Science &
Engineering Technology 2018,
JRASET, Volume 6, Issue II, 1092-
1096 (ISSN NO: 2321-9653).
Dept. of Chemistry
Dr. Mala Das Sharma and Mrs. Hymavathi
published a paper on ‘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 March, 2018 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
❖ 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
❖ 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
❖ 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
❖ 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
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competitive advantage along strategic
path and startup" on 14th and 15th March
2018 organised by St.Pious X PG(MBA)
College for Women
❖ 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 15th March 2018
organised by St.Pious X PG(MBA)
College for Women
❖ Mrs Puppala 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
❖ 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
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
Placement cell tied up with TASK (Telangana
Academy of Skill and Knowledge) from the
past 2 years where training programmes on
various skill sets were provided along with
placement drives with corporates associated
with TASK. It moulds the undergraduates and
postgraduates to young corporals and self
confident entities.
Some of the top corporates
visiting St. Pious during this year are
Amazon, Deloitte, Hinduja Global Solutions,
Genpact, Unisys, Tech Mahindra, Sutherland
Global services, Wipro, TCS, Elico, Karvy,
Synchrony Financial and many more.
❖ Mrs. Udaya Lakshmi and Mrs. Latha
attended Launch of “Certiport
Authorised partner” on 21st June
2017 organised by TASK at Hotel
Minerva Grand.
❖ An Orientation on Placements is given
by Mrs. Usha Kiran Director,
Directorate of Placements, Osmania
University for all final years on 11
July 2017.
❖ An Orientation on Placements and
TASK for all final years is given by
Mr. Anil, Relations manager, TASK.
❖ Students from UG and PG have registered for
TASK from 14th July 2017 to
2nd August 2017.
❖ Training is given to TASK registered
students on Aptitude and reasoning
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skills, Soft skills and Technical skills
is given by TASK from 11th to 23rd
September 2017.
❖ Mrs. Udaya Lakshmi and Mrs. Latha
attended “Melting POT 2020,
Innovation Summit 2017” for
bridging the gap between industry
and academia on 14th and 15th
November 2017 organised by CL
Educate and Kestone at Hotel
Trident, Hyderabad.
❖ Mr. Jagannath Itikyala had conducted
TCS Open ignite programme for
B.Sc. Computer Science students on
5th December 2017.
❖ One day seminar attended by 5 UG
students on “Corporate expectations
in unraveling the future workforce
requirement” at IPE, Shamirpet on
05th January 2018.
❖ Mrs. Sushama and Mrs. Sangeetha
attended “Empowerment coaching
for facilitator programme” from 22nd-
25th January 2018 organised by
TASK at Tata STRIVE Skill Development
Centre, Kukatpally, Hyderabad
❖ Orientation programme on “Technical
writing and Content Writing” is
given by Mrs. Vineela, Founder and
CEO, Tech Scribes arranged for all
Under Graduate students of BA.
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SL.
NO
NAME OF THE
COMPANY DATE
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA NO. SELECTED
1 IKS Health September 07, 2017 All UG 27
2 Amazon September 16, 2017 UG+MBA 07
3 State Street Corporation October 14&16, 2017 B.Com 14
4 Franklin Templeton October 24, 2017 B.A. and MBA 4
5 Genpact October 30, 2017 UG+MBA 43
6 Sutherland Global Services November 2&6, 2017 UG+MBA 95
7 Hinduja Global Solutions November 7&8, 2017 UG+MBA 21
8 CapGemini (Pooled drive at
KMIT) November 9&10, 2017
B.Sc (Phy. Sc) 03
9 Cognizant November 24, 2017 B.Sc(Comp. Sc) 13
10 Synchrony Financial November 27, 2017 All UG 18
11 Deloitte November 28, 2017 B.Sc(CS) and
B.Com 02
12 TCS Initiated on
December 5 , 2017
B.Sc(Comp. Sc) 70 students registered
and
Result to be announced
13 ELICO(Pooled drive
through TASK) December 5 , 2017
B.Sc(Phy. Sc.) and
B.Com
10 students attended the
drive and
Result to be announced
14 Infosys(Pooled drive
through TASK) December 8 , 2017
B.Sc(Comp. Sc) 06
15 Karvy October 11, 2017 MBA 08
16 Tech Mahindra January 19, 2018 All UG 08 (+08 on hold)
17 DELL March 01, 2018 B.Com(CS & Reg) 03
18 Wipro March 03, 2018 All UG 8
19 ETV Bharath March 23, 2018 BA Masscomm 3(some more yet to be
announced)
TOTAL 291
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Dept. of Mass Communication Placements-
20th Mar, 2018
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
❖ 1 student placed in Talent Resource –A
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
The St. Pious X Alumni association signed 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
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❖ 1st Nov - intra school competition at
Narayana high school.
❖ 4th Nov - Intra school competition at
St.Anns school.
❖ 6th November - Battle of the brains
Inter school quiz competition on areas
out of the syllabus
❖ 6th Jan – Celebrated 3rd anniversary
of special friends, mentally retarded
children school
❖ 23rd Jan - An interaction session and
donation programme was organized in
Sadhana institute for children with
special needs
❖ Feb 24th – Organized an event called
‘Bright child’ - A project to empower
orphans and under privileged children
❖ March 10th – Celebrated Woman week
celebration at St. Pious X Degree
College. Competitions held were
paper presentation on woman issues,
poetry, and sharing of personal
experiences.
❖ 14th March -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
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2.Athletics
1.Parti
cipated
Chhatti
sgarh
1.Partici
pated
Belgaum
2.Partici
pated
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-
BronzeNizamcollegeH
YD
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.6kmBronzeNizamcoll
egeHYD
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
3.Partici
pated
Haryana
1.Bronze
2. 4th place
4.4X100-4th
place
4.a.200mts-Gold
b.200mts-Bronze HYD
c.400mts-Bronze HYD
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4.Athletics
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
5.Basket
ball
1.Partici
pated
Waranga
l
(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
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.Partici
pated
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 Malleshwa
ri
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.Partici
pated
Haryana
1.Gold
Warangal
1.GoldSiddipet
4th place
12 M.ManiCh
andana
MBC-I
1.Athletics 400mts-Bronze
13 M.JayaNiss
i John
MPC-II
1.Athletics
2.Hand
Ball
3.Soft ball
4.Cross
country
5.Volley
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)
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6.Basket
ball
7.Throw
ball
6. Silver (LFG
Decennial)
7. Bronze (LFG
Decennial)
14
*
P.C.Swathi
MPC-I
1.Athletics 1. 100mts H-
GMCB
4th place
15 D.Maneesh
a Reddy
B.COM-
II(CS)
1.Soft ball
2.Base ball
3.Volley
ball
4.Throw
ball
2.Partici
pated
Haryana
1. 4th place 3.Silver (LFG
Decennial)
4. Bronze (LFG
Decennial)
16
*
I.DeeviVar
shitha
BA-I
1.Hand
Ball
2.Soft ball
3.Basket
ball
4.Volley
ball
3.Partici
pated
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.SaiShiva
ni BA-I
1.Table
Tennis
2.Basket
ball
1. Bronze 2. Silver (LFG
Decennial)
20 J.Keerthan
a 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.Pravalik
a B.SC-I
1.Hand
Ball
2.Soft ball
3.Basket
ball
1. 4th place
2. 4th place
3. Silver (LFG
Decennial)
24 D.Ashwith
a MBA-I
1.Tennikoit
2.Soft ball
1. Bronze OU
1.
SILVERMED
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AL
(OU Inter
zonals, Siddipet
2. 4th place
25 M.Shreyut
a MBA-I
1.Table
Tennis
2.Soft ball
1. Bronze
2. 4th place
1. Silver (LFG
Decennial)
26 J.S.Anchan
a 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 SadiyaFath
ima BA-I
1.Basket
ball
Silver (LFG Decennial)
31 RoopaDeek
shitha
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.Sharmi
la 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.Sparsh
a M.SC-II
1.Tennikoit 1.Bronze OU
1.
SILVERMED
AL
(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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