28-10-2016 - ONE DAY SEMINAR ON - EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN THROUGH HEALTH

The Departments of Microbiology, Botany and Biotechnology have organized a DBT sponsored one Day awareness programme on “Empowerment of Women through Health” on 28^th Oct, 2016 for the Intermediate students of our College

The programme was initiated by the introduction of the theme of the programme by Dr. B. Siva kumara, DBT Coordinator which was followed by Drawing Competition and Slogan writing competition for the students of Intermediate sections of our college on the topic “Save Girl Child”. Debate competition was also held on the topic “Empowerment of Women and role of Women in the Society”. All the girl students of Intermediate sections actively participated in the programme and the competitions held

 The competitions were followed by the Dental check up for the students by Dr. T. Venkata Sridevi, Cosmetic Dental Surgeon. She has counseled the students regarding the oral health and the problems related to oral cavity. She said that good oral care is important in maintaining healthy teeth, gums and tongue. Doctor has also explained and cleared the doubts of students with regard to various problems of teeth and cavities and other related problems.

Drawing Competition:

             1^st Prize :TMC -30

             2^nd Prize : TB-62

             3^rd Prize :TA- 30

Slogan Writing Competition:

             1^st Prize: TA -101

             2^nd Prize: TM-52

             3^rd Prize: RMC-106

Debate Competition:

             1st Prize:RMC-16 & RM-03

             2nd Prize:RMY-16, RB- 66

             3rd Prize: TB-90 

In the afternoon session, Dr. Kola Vijaya Sekhar, Deputy Civil Surgeon, Govt. General Hospital, Vij, counseled the students regarding the ophthalmic problems and precautions to be followed for the students. He has also focused on the health cards and various plans related to the eye and other related problems. He stressed on the pint of having a thorough check up of the eyes which when neglected may lead to severe problems and even to blindness. All the Intermediate students underwent eye check up and cleared their doubts. All the HODs and members of the Departments monitored the programme.

27-10-2016- INVITED AS A JURY MEMBER FOR INSPIRE PROGRAMME AT PEDANA

Dr. B. Siva Kumari, Dept. of Botany, acted as a Jury Member at the District Level Science Exhibition held at Pedana, on 27^th November 2016 and judged the Science Exhibits prepared by the students

                                             Jury Members visiting the Students Exhibits.

                                     
                                              Valedictory Function -Jury Members

18-10-2016-

17-10-2016- COLLEGE TO LAB PROGRAMME

1   Inspire student training programme by the  Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi Vijayawada of Andhra Loyola College was organized  from 17-10-2016 to 21-10-2016. 

   Total 250 students  trained in different advance Practicals of Botany.

                                                   Mr.P.Srinivas-in hands on Training.

                                               M.Tejaswini-involving the students in Practicals..

17-10-2016- INVITED AS A JURY MEMBER FOR BHAVANA - FLOWER ARRANGEMENT PROGRAMME

Dr.B.Siva Kumari,Dept. of Botany,acted as a Jury Member for Flower Arrangement Competition Organised by PG Depts.of Andhra Loyola College.

                                                                        Jury Members

23-09-2016- GUEST LECTURE ON- “Synthesis of Baicalein conjugated gold nano particles and inhibition of Quorum sensing induced Biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO- 1

The Departments of Botany, Biotechnology &Microbiology  have organized a DBT sponsored Guest Lecture  by Dr. B. Siddhardha, Asst. Professor, Dept of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, on “Synthesis of Baicalein conjugated gold nano particles and inhibition of Quorum sensing induced Biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO-1" on 23^rd September, 2016,  at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada.

                                                                   Faculty & Students 

 Mr. K. Balachandra, Dept of Microbiology, Introduced  the Guest Speaker. Dr. B. Siddhardha ,delivered his talk on the  importance  of active research going on in Quorum sensing and Nano particles, Bio-film, formation and also about the Ballerina and its activity in a clear cut and in a vivid manner so that the students are motivated towards the current research aspects in an interesting way.

He also explained  the students about the career aspects in Biological Sciences..

                           
                                                Ms. Glory- Presenting the theme of the Day
                           
                                               Prof. Siddhartha - Felicitation

                     All the Faculty members of the partcipating  Departments were present.
                             Total 230 students participated in this programme.

17-09-2016- ONE DAY SEMINAR -“SCOPE OF BIOLOGY& FUTURE CHALLENGES”

The Department of Botany Andhra Loyola College in collaboration with  Depts. of Botany & Zoology of J.M.J College for Women jointly  organized a one day DBT Sponsored  Regional Seminar on  “SCOPE OF BIOLOGY& FUTURE CHALLENGES”at JMJ College for Women, Tenali on 17^th Sep, 2016.

The objective of this Seminar is  to promote the  importance of  Biological Sciences and to explain the Role of Govt.Organisations for  strengthening  of Biological Sciences.

Dr. P.Sasikala, Associate Professor, Dept. of  Agronamy, Dr. YSR Horticultural  University and Rev. Fr. S. Melchoir, SJ.  invited as  the Resource Persons. 

Dr. P.Sasikala   emphasized the importance and preservation of germ plasm, Role of  gene banks for future generations and Bio-remediation process for reducing pollution.

Rev. Fr. S. Melchoir, SJ, motivated the students by explaining the career guidance and opportunities for Biological Sciences.

All the officials of J.M.J College for Women   & Andhra Loyola College participated in this programme. 

Total 300 students participated in this programme  

16-09-2016- GUEST LECTURE ON- WORLD OZONE DAY

On the eve of “World Ozone Day” on 16^th   September, 2016,  the Departments of Botany, Environmental Science and National Green Corps of Andhra Loyola College, organized a Guest lecture on  World Ozone Day to promote Environmental Awareness among the students. This programme was inaugurated by Rev Fr. S. Melchoir, S.J, Vice Principal (UG). 

Ms Tejaswini -Introducing the Theme of the DAY.

                                                                 Faculty & Students

Ms Tejaswini, Department of Environmental Science introduced the theme of the day. She explained about the importance of Ozone layer & role of an individual to save and protect mother Earth. 

The Guest Speaker Dr. T. Srikumar, Department of Physics, Andhra Loyola College,   emphasized on Climate Change, Global Warming – Causes ,occurrence and effects of global warming on Human Health, Plants and Animals. 

Dr. Sri Kumar  enlightened the Students about the importance of  Green-house gases.. He also educate about Montreal Protocol, its important amendments, ozone hole in Antarctica ,Scanty ozone depletion over arctic region ,consequences of Greenhouse effect such as Rise in sea level, effect on plants, human health and wildlife etc.   

                                                      Dr. T. Sri Kumar, Invited Speaker

Prizes were distributed to winners of slogan writers. All the faculty members from the Departments  of Botany, Microbiology & Biotechnology  participated in this programme. Total 225 students attended the Guest lecture.

15-09-2016 - SLOGAN WRITING COMPETITIONS

Slogan Writing Competition Theme: Global Warming – Climate Change.

On the eve of “World Ozone Day” on 16^th   September, 2016, the Departments of Botany, Environmental Science and National Green Corps organised a Slogan writing Competition on "Global Warming –Climate Change" on 15^th Sep, 2016.  

Slogan Writing Competition was conducted on the topic Global Warming – Climate Change. in which 200 Students participated  in this Program. Mr. K. Sankar and  Dr. Ch. Chinnappa, from P.G   Dept. of Botany, invited as  Judges for this Competition.

                                                
                                                            PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

Prizes distributed on 16th Sep, 2016.