At
the time of calamities like Tsunami in Tanjore district, students
raised substantial funds and other material aids like cloth, commodities
and shelter for victims.
Some of
the lecturers are given additional charges of organizing various
extension services under NCC, NSS, Youth Red Cross, Parent Teacher
Association, Alumini Association, Free IAS coaching class, Rotaract
club, In service training, Campus Diversity Initiative programme.
The NCC and NSS volunteers
have planted a large number of Neem, Banyan and Asoka trees in
and around the college campus. Various extension and awarness
programmes are being regularly conducted by the college against
AIDS.
Some staff members have received
state level awards for their social service. Environmental Education
programme under part IV is conducted for the first year students.
A research initiative
club ( RESIC) is functioning in the college to encourage research
among staff.
The following clubs
have been started during the year 2006-07.
1.
LEO CLUB
2.
ACCENT CLUB
3.
GREEN CLUB
4.
RED RIBBON CLUB
5.
OULATION CLUB
6.
FRIENDS OF OLICE
*
Blood Donation camps are organized once in six months.
*
An Awareness seminar and a rally have been conducted to create
an awareness about the risks involved in the chicken kunya fever.
*
An Aids awareness programme are conducted periodical. A CD has
been released by the Leo clubs pertaining to the effects of chicken
kunya fever.
* A Girls NSS
unit has been started with the sanctioned strength of 100.
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RED RIBBON CLUB
Red Ribbon club was formed during 2005-2006 at Govt. Arts College,
Karur.
300 students are the members of the club. The main aim of the
RRC in to create awareness among people and students regarding
HIV, AIDS.
Another function was to donate blood. Nearly 150 students donated
blood in two spells, one in Sep.05 and another in Feb 06.
Prof. P. Chandra former Principal and Prof. G.Elumalai, principal
are the motivating force behind the scheme.
Prof. P. Suresh is the coordinator on the programme.
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On 18th September '06, at 1 pm, Brama Kumari
Meditation organization had conducted a session for students.
Nearly 60 students listened to the importance of meditation. Prof.
S. Radhakrishnan, principal 1/C invited the dialogue.
On 29th September '06, the
women welfare offices convened the meeting of girl students. The
aim of the meeting was to motivate students to go for uniform
at least for a day. The co-op tex officials had come to show some
models. Principal Prof. G.Elumalai addressed the gathering.
On 28th September '06 , the Leo club and the
NSS units of the college arranged a meeting containing to AIDS
awareness programme. A handicapped weller Mr. Nellai Thuyavan
issued through our college and - a lecture. The meeting as conducted
in front of the departments.
On 20th September '06, an essay competition
was conducted by the forest Department, Govt., of Tamilnadu.
On 20th September '06, the Department of commerce
conducted a communication-training programme. Prof. Elizabeth
from Holy Cross College, Trichy was the felicitator.
On 20th September '06, an awareness
programme regarding chickangunya was conducted by the Leo club
and the NSS unit of our college. Dr. Vijiakumar PHI doctor delivered
a lecture.
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On 1st October '06:
The NSS units of our college conducted Blood donation camp, the
being the Blood importance day. Nearly 50 students contributed
blood. Blood was collected and safely transmitted the NSS officers
Prof. S. Vijayrajan and Prof. Karthekeyan arranged the camp.
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On 25th November 06:
The NSS volunteers of our college along with the Leo club members
participated in the cleaning campaign conducted at Karur RAILWAY
STATION
All volunteers cleaned the platforms and stressed the importance
of keeping the Railway Station clean.
Keep clean campus Programme is to be started in the college
campus.
On 30th November '06:
The salient features of fire safety class were conducted by Indane
gas Distributors - Parameshwari Agency and Nallan Charavarthy
Agency.
Nearly 200 girl students were participated, Prof. G.Elumalai
principal presided over the function.
Demonstration was carried out students raised some doubts and
doubts were clarified.
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18 th December ‘06:
With a view to enhance the image of the Govt. Arts College, Karur
it has been decided to implement uniform for students. Girl students
are asked to be light green saree while male students are asked
to wear white dress (White pant and white shirt). Nearly 70% of
girl students have come in uniform. The scheme is implemented
from 18 th December ‘06.
On 18th December .06, a rally was organized by the Assistant
Director, Health service Karur.
The NSS volunteers of our college participated in the rally.
Thriu. T. R. Venkatesh, Dt. Collector, Karur, Thiru K.C. Palinichamy,
M.P. Karur and Mr. Sukumar S.P. were the VIP’s who participated
in the Rally
On 20th December 06:
The department of commerce and management conducted special
seminar, the topic being 150.
Thiru. V. Velmurugan, DTM Deputy Director, Textile committee,
Karur and Thiru M. Saravanan, B.Tech, Quality Assurance officer
karur were the chief guests.
Prof. G. Elimalai presided over the function. Dr. V. Palanishamy,
HOD if commerce welcomed the gathering.
Seminar from part of Higher Education programme. The venue is
R.No: 14, the time being between 2 pm and 4 pm. Nearly 100 students
and ten lectures participated in the programme.
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21st December 06:
A special award has been given to our college NSS units for having
donated blood at maximum level on 21st December 06.
Our Principal G. Elumalai is nominated as the member of the
District advisory Board for ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS programmes.
On 22.12.06, a Rangoli programme is organized by Leo club stressin
the importance of nature and it’s Beauty
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ACCENT CLUB
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH:
Venue: R.No: 14 Time: 2.45 pm
On 21st December 06, Accent Club was inaugurated by Dr. K. Mohan.,
MBBS. He lit Kuthuvilakku.
Prof. G. Elumalai, presided over the function. He spoke in detail
about role of English. Dr. N. Ramamoorthy, HOD of English stressed
the importance of dfdfdfd communication skills.
Prof. G. Haonionus explained the salient features of the club.
Nearly 100 students have enrolled their names.
On 2nd march, 07, a symposium on R.K.Narayan an English novelist
was conducted at National College, Trichirappalli. 12 PG students
participated in the programmed. Students enacted a skit from RKN’s
Story. They participated in the elocution and essay competition.
REMEDIAC COURSE
During the X – mas vacation, a remedical course was conducted
at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Thantorimalai by II M.A. students
of English literature. Nearlby 110 was benefited. The period was
from 24.12.07 to 28.12.07. The valedictory function was conducted
on 28.12.07 at 12 noon.
Thiru. Paramanandam, Headmaster presided over the meeting. Thiru
Rajendran, Dr. NSS coordinator landed the role played by student
– teachers. Dr. N. RAMAMOORTHY HOD of English gave away
the prizes. Mr. selyam, II M.A., proposed a vote of thanks.
Mr. Basker, guest lecturer organized the programme. Prof. G.
Elumalai, principal has kindly approved the programme.
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FRIENDS OF POLICE:
On 11th January our Traffic safety week was celebrated at Govt.
Arts College Karur. The programme was sponsored by the NSS units,
NCC unit and FOP.
Prof. G. Elumalai , principal presided over the function. Thiru
Deepam Sankar spoke in detail about the important of wearing Helmet.
Thiru saminathan, D.S.P. of police stressed the need for following
Road Rules.
Thiru Sukumar, S.P. of police Karur District motivated students
to join uniformed forces. The S.P. stressed the importance of
processing driving license. He quipped many questions to students
and he was student friendly.
Lion Anbalagan stressed the importance of following Traffic
Rules. Mr. Paulraj organized the programme. Mr. Sivashankaran,
NCC officer proposed a vote of thanks.
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The police Department stressing the importance of Helmet and
the adoption of road traffic rules from roundtana to the Bustand
conducted a rally. Nearly 200 NSS volunteers participated.
Elocution and Essay competitions were held at Govt. Arts College,
Karur, under the dfdeff of Tamil Development students from the
local colleges spoke eloquently. Mr. Sivasamy, joint Director,
Tamil Development Department organized the event
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