June 2015 News (Damodar College)
Digital Marketing Training Program – 25th May 2015 – 30th May 2015
MakeIntern.Com, in association with IIM Calcutta (Carpe Diem) conducted a 30-hour certificate course on “Digital Marketing”. Damodar College was identified as the Zonal Centre for conducting the certificate course.
The participants included students and faculty. The trainer, Mr. Pramthesh Pal, a PhD research scholar at IIM Calcutta, trained the participants in areas such as Search Engine Optimisation, Pay per Click Marketing, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, etc. He emphasized the importance and power of Digital Marketing in today’s world and advised the participants on how to use the tools judiciously. As part of their course work, participants developed and presented their business ideas and were given hands-on training in the usage of the tools available for the purpose.
The training session was inaugurated by Vice – Principal Mr. Sanjay Sawant Dessai and coordinated by Asst. Professor Mr. Sumit Kumar from the Dept. of Computer Science. Three student participants, Miss. Savia Da Costa, Mr. Alkesh Desai and Mr. Swaraj Pati received merit certificates and have been selected to participate in the Carpe Diem 2015-16 event of IIM Calcutta at Kolkata in January/February 2016.
Campus Cleaning Drive – 5th June 2015
NCC cadets conducted campus cleaning drive as a part of social activities.
Celebration of International Yoga Day – 21st June 2015
The NSS Unit celebrated International Yoga Day in the college premises. The function began at 7.00 a.m with the lighting of the traditional lamp by the Principal Dr. Mrs. Prita D. Mallya.
Prarthana was recited followed by the welcome address by Principal Dr. Mrs. Prita D. Mallya. Sports Director of the College Shri. Sudhakar Naik took the lead in conducting the yoga programme. All the Asanas and pranayamas were enthusiastically done by the students and teachers.
Around 50 Students and 10 teachers participated in the programme. Mr. Vishal Chari, Ms. Preksha Chopdekar, Ms. Namrata Haldankar and Dr. B.P. Sarath Chandran Chief NSS Proggramme Officer were present for the Yoga Celebration.
The programme ended with Shantipat and vote of thanks, which was delivered by Mr. Vinod Dhamaskar, Sports Director, RMS HSS.
NCC Cadets – International Yoga Day – 21st June 2015
Major Sanjay Dessai ( Vice-Principal) along with NCC Cadets participated in International Yoga Day at Fatorda.
Report On Orientation For E-Cell – 23rd June 2015
An orientation session on the scope of entrepreneurship was held to orient students to take up entrepreneurship and become self-employed.
Faculty from CIBA (Centre for Incubation and Business Acceleration, Verna-Goa) Shri Anand kumar Lotlikar, elaborated on the necessity, benefits and future prospects of entrepreneurship in Goa. He gave several examples of innovative entrepreneurship and impressed upon the students that innovation was one of the key factors for success in today’s world.
125 students attended the orientation programme and made it interactive through the question-answer session.
Inauguration Of E-Cell – 27th June 2015
The E-Cell of Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics in association with CIBA, Verna-Goa, was inaugurated by Shri Abhijeet Sawant, a young entrepreneur and ex-student of college and Shri D. S. Prashant, General Manager of CIBA. E-Cell Convenor Dr. Rodney D’Silva welcomed the gathering and thanked the students for showing positivity and enthusiasm towards taking up entrepreneurship. He said that the E-Cell intended to assist in promoting, guiding and mentoring entrepreneurship among students.
Shri. Abhijeet Sawant in his presentation narrated his experiences with entrepreneurship wherein he highlighted some of the obstacles he encountered and how he positively overcame them. He sang a motivational song seeking to promote innovation and non-dependence.
The students participated in the interactions very enthusiastically and continued discussions on a one to one basis with the chief guest and other staff of CIBA, Verna, even after the function. 70 Students attended the programme which was coordinated by Miss Gerlinda Rodrigues.
