Memorable five days

Ms. Sansruthi Sahu

Ms Divya Narang

In 2012, I conceptualized and directed my first Educational Video Film, “Nylon Rope Trick”. You may watch it here. Its script was written by me. But I couldn’t handle the camera and so I sought the help of a videographer. During childhood, I used to read the scripts of movies (by famous Malayalam film directors) published in Film Magazines. Still remember, I asked him to take the “close up shot” when Nylon was formed in the container. So with the intention of learning more about taking educational videos by myself, I joined the FDP on Basic Smartphone Journalism conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. 

When the classes were started I understood that majority of the participants are with a background of film / media studies /mass communication/ journalism, except a few people like me. Most of the participants have a thorough knowledge on the subject and are enquiring about the number of frames, teleprompter App, Green screen, OTS shot, POV shot etc. 

I realized that it is difficult for a beginner like me to learn the entire things in a short span of time. Anyway, the course generated an enthusiasm to learn more about different software and Apps for developing quality videos. 

On the previous day of the FDP, Yogesh sir helped me patiently in enrolling the class. Classes were handled by different faculty members, Mr. Ritesh Taksande, Mr. Anand Bhutkar, Mr. Bishwa Behura and Mr. Pranavkumar. 

I have been a teacher for several years. I take classes for 2 hours. OK, It is normal. Sometimes it is extended to 3 hours. Still OK for me; but may not be OK for my students. But in this FDP, apart from three sessions all the other classes were managed by Ritesh sir. He was always pleasant and answered the queries of participants patiently. Participants did not want to miss even a single moment of the classes. 

The work of a few participants are given in the beginning of this post.

Memorable five days. Thank you.

Blind Walk

 

We were waiting for our guests at the main gate of the College. At first, he stepped out of the vehicle, a ten year old boy with his white cane. He was a bit nervous as it was a strange place. Then they came out of the vehicle one after the other; the students and teachers of the Louis Braille Memorial Model School for the Blind, Kudayathoor, along with their headmaster Mr. T. P. Premarajan.

They came for the seminar on “Specially Abled Persons: Their Life” held on 23.2.2017 in association with the National Science Day Celebrations. The event was sponsored by the Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment and supported by the DST, Govt. of India.

Unsighted lead the sighted...

In the seminar, there was no conventional, formal inauguration ceremony which we are familiar with. There was no golden coloured traditional lamp (Nilavilakku) on the stage. Because our guests cannot see the beautiful, glittering golden colour of the lamp. They cannot see the gentle, radiant light emanating from the lighted lamp. Then what is the point in lighting a lamp?

But the seminar was inaugurated in a different way; by a Blind Walk. They walked from the main gate up to the seminar hall. The blind students and teachers walked in front. Our students and staff followed them.

OK. What is so special in this?

Yes, It is.

Because, our students and staff covered their eyes with blindfolds. Since they were unable to see, they were holding hands on the shoulders of the blind who are walking ahead and were just following them.

A few office staff (Ms. Saino, Ms. Sithara, Ms. Mony, Ms. Devaki) and teachers (Ms. Mayamol and Ms. Mariya) registered for the seminar. I thought that they just wanted to listen to the talks. I never expected that they would be ready to join the Blind Walk as it was risky. But I was extremely happy that they joined the Blind Walk and Dr. Leny Mathew and Ms. Santhamma helped them reaching the seminar hall.

Blind Walk; in their words... 

Blind Walk was a touching and rare experience for the participants. A few of them shared their experiences with me.

The moment I covered my eyes I was afraid that I may fall.......

Now only we could realize how gifted we are.....

That time I didn’t have any other sorrows. I forgot all my worries and complaints. My biggest challenge was to reach the destination without falling....

I felt that nobody is my enemy. I had no hatred. Everyone around me was my friend and well wisher. They were all taking care of me. I never had this feeling earlier...... 

About the seminar 

When they reached the seminar hall, Anju Krishnan, the College Union Chairman, welcomed the gathering. The chief guest Mr. T. P. Premarajan talked about specially abled persons in general and focused on the importance of eye donation. Dr. P. N. Joshi, Principal, UCET delivered the presidential address.    Mr. C. J. Jose, Vice President, PTA, Ms. Mayamol, Lecturer in EEE  and Amal Raj (CSE), expressed their views on the event. Sandhya, teacher from the LBMM school, sang a melodious song. Vishnu R. delivered the votes of thanks. Renuka Varma compered the programme.

The convener of the seminar was Dr. Geethamma V. G. The co-conveners were Dr. Leny Mathew, Ms. Jincy Joy and Ms. Veena Vijayan. Student managers were Vishnu R., Pranav K. P., Eldhose Chackochan, Akshaykumar P. A., Ashim and Renuka Varma.

Nishara Merin Sabu

Anju Krishnan

Renuka Varma

Dr. P. N. Joshi

T. P. Premarajan

C. J. Jose

Sandhya

Mayamol

Amal Raj

Vishnu R.

 

 

Jincy Joy, Amal Raj, Eldhose Chackochan, Vishnu R.,
 Akshaykumar R.,  Pranav K. P., Dr. Leny Mathew

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Energy Conservation and Building Code

Do you know that we can save energy if we take certain precautions when we construct a building? You can see a few tips here.

Government of India has launched the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) as an initiative in this regard. We expect remarkable energy savings by the mandatory enforcement of ECBC. But it is advisable to conduct Awareness Programmes before making anything mandatory.

So in our college we have organized an awareness seminar on ECBC on 7.9.2016. This seminar was conducted and sponsored by the Energy Management Centre, Govt. of Kerala and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Govt. of India.   

There were participants from 13 different institutions. Also, the audience comprised of people from various disciplines, viz., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Literature, Physics, Chemistry, etc.

 Dr. Geethamma V. G. delivered the welcome speech. Dr. P. N. Joshi, Principal, delivered the presidential address. The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. A. M. Narayanan, Head, Energy Efficiency Division, EMC. Later, Mr. Shirish M. Deshpande, Master Trainer handled the classes. Towards the end, Mr. Baby Joseph, Librarian, delivered the vote of thanks. The Co-conveners of the seminar were Ms. Lini Abraham, Ms. Anupa Maria and Ms. Jincy Joy.

Nishara Merin Sabu

Dr. P. N. Joshi

Namitha Merin Sunny

Inauguration

Mr. A. M. Narayanan

Mr. Shirish M. Deshpande

Mr. Baby Joseph

Mr. Sandeep K., Energy Technologist and Mr. Sarath, Project Engineer

 

Student Managers: Front Row: Rosebin Babu, Namitha, Nishara, NeethuBack Row: Suryajith O., Sanjo Shaju,  Muneesh M., Sarath S. Kamath, Joel, Anandapadmanabhan S. S. 

Last twenty years...

This year we have the Vicennial Celebrations at UCE. In the college magazine we are planning to give the cover page and the other relevant details of the magazines for the last 19 years. We also plan to display all the magazines at the college. But we haven't got all the magazines. 

• Is there anyone who has got the magazines except those shown below? Can you please donate a copy to us? 

• Or please scan the relevant pages and send to us. 

See the cover pages of the magazines we possess. The names of the Magazine Editors are also given.

1997-98:  Madhumohan

1999:  Najmudheen A.

2000: Jobin Jose 

(We have only the cover as mentioned in the comment below)

2001: 

(We have only the cover as mentioned in the comment below)

 

2001-02: Ratheesh M.

2003:  Geogi Luke

2004-05: Ambilikkuttan

2006: Subith K. Shajee

2007: Vishakh G.

2008: Rijo Rajan

2008-09: Shon Jacob Palackal

2009-10: Hariharan N.

2010-11: Sighil Sivadas

2011-12 : Chintu Maria Thomas

2012-13: Sanjay R. 

2013-14 : Muhammed Ashik K. A.

2014-15 : Afsal V.

2015-16 : Anju Krishnan