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BYB(Build Your Brand) A seminar on BYB (Build Your Brand) was organized by the department of B.Sc.(I.T) on 12th November 2019 in St. John College of Humanities and Sciences for FYBSc (I.T) and SYBSc (I.T). The seminar commenced by Mrs. Vandana Dubey (Bsc I.T) with the objectives and importance of the workshop. The motive behind conducting this seminar was to introduce the basic idea about BYB (Build Your Brand). It is said by someone that “our personal brand is what people say about you when you are not in the room– remember that.” The session was conducted for one hours explaining how to make their e-portfolio and resume on MIS. A demo session was taken to teach them how to make their own resume. Students then actively participated in making their CV.

How to crack Group Discussion A session on ‘How to crack Group Discussion’ was conducted on 5th October 2019 in Classroom No. 11, 4th floor SJCHS building. Mr. Nishant Mahadeshwar was the Facilitator for the Seminar. The seminar was attended by 34 students from B.Sc (I.T.) . The motive of the seminar was to conduct a group discussion among the students, to observe their personality and skills, ability to discuss on the given subject and to guide them on how to take part in Group Discussions. The session opened with the ‘Self Introduction’ of students. Continuing with the training, Mr. Nishant gave a topic to the students to involve into group discussion. The topic given was“ Your view on Article 370” The students were given 2 minutes to think over the topic before beginning with the discussion. The group discussion lasted for about 15-20 minutes. The highlights of the discussion are as follows: 1. There was an initiator who was also a dominator in the group. 2. The group discussion was in English as well as Hindi both Languages. 3. There were few silent observers who didn’t involve in discussion. 4.Some students were fumbling for vocabulary. 5.Students could highlight many important facts and figures pertaining to the topic. 6.Students were unable to understand the topic properly. 7.Lastly nobody could summarize the topic The session opened with the types of GD i.e. 1. Factual based 2. Controversial 3. Abstract 4.Case-based The main focus of Mr. Nishant was on the positive task roles in a GD. Few such roles are mentioned below 1.Initiator 2.Opinion giver/seeker 3.Information giver/seeker 4.Clarifier 5.Energizer 6.Social Supporter 7.Gatekeeper 8.Summarizer He emphasized that performing a positive role will have a good impact on the interviewer. He also warned them to not to be involved in negative roles like 1.Being disgruntle 2.Attacker 3.Dominator 4.Clown Mr. Nishant suggested students to use quotes, facts, figures, definitions, statistics, shocking statements, short story or general statement in the discussion. He gave hints on how to enter a GD midway and ideas to silent members on how to enter a GD. He also gave importance on the non-verbal communication i.e. body language by which attitudes and feelings are communicated. Lastly he tried to draw attention of the students to summarize and conclude the GD highlighting all the important points’ discussed by the group. Concluding the session Mr. Nishant advised the students to read newspapers and enlist three local, national and global news each which shall help them to be aware of the current news in the world.

Disaster Management Workshop Date:  30th Sept. 2019 Participants:  Students of St. John Technical Campus, NSS units (SJCEM, SJIPR, SJCHS) Time:  10:00 am to 1:30 pm Total Participants:  200 Volunteers (NSS and Non NSS Volunteers) St. John Technical Campus – NSS Units, St. John College of Engineering and Management, St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, St. John College of Humanities and Sciences, NSS Units in Association with Disaster Management Cell, Collector office Palghar District, and National Disaster Response Force, Pune (NDRF) took an initiative to create an awareness about Natural and Man made Disasters and Security to be taken by all faculty Members and students. Honourable Dr. Kailash Shinde – The Collector of Palghar District was the Chief Guest for this event. Dr. Savita Tauro (Deputy Campus Director of St. John Technical campus and Principal of St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Palghar) presented a bouquet to Dr. Shinde as a token of welcome, love and gratitude. The program was also graced by Mr. Sanjay Jadhav (Residential Deputy Collector, Palghar District), Mr. Vivekanand Kadam (Disaster Management officer, Palghar District), Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma (NDRF, Sub-Inspector, Pune. The Management of Aldel Education Trust and the Principal of various Institutes and NDRF staff of Pune District were also present to grace this event. The Introductory speech was given by Ms.Pankti Shah (NSS Volunteer of SJCHS). She also welcomed the Guests and other Dignitaries. At the outset, all participants and officers took oath and paid tribute of Latur Disaster which took place on 30th Sept 1993. The Honourable Chief Guest Dr. Kailash Shinde briefed the details of Disaster and major role of youth generation and the role of the institute in the awareness of Disaster Management. He also appealed to all NSS Volunteers to take training and Practical demonstration on Disaster management by NDRF Team. Even he appealed NSS Volunteers to vote in Nation’s election assembly. Later on, NDRF Team guided some practical tips of Natural and Man Made Disaster Management. They offered practical demonstration on training of First Aid, CPR methods, Rescue during floods, Building collapse situation how to save your lives and others also. The Seminar was coordinated by Mr. K. K. Shetty (General Manager- St. John Technical Campus) and NSS Unit of the Campus. A vote of thanks was proposed by V.R. Patil (HR Manager, St. John Technical Campus, Palghar). The seminar was concluded successfully with a Theme: “Save life of Yours and others”.  

world tourism day​ The students of St. John College of Humanities & Sciences, Department of Hotel Management organised an event “World Tourism Day” on the 27th of September 2019. The event was held under the Canopy in front of Aldel Restaurant. The main aim of this event was to give an experience of different Indian Regional Cuisine to the students and faculty of the Campus at a very reasonable rate. The event was inaugurated at 12 noon by Dr. Savita Tauro, Principal of Pharmacy College and Dy.Campus Director by cutting the ribbon. All the other dignitaries like Mr.V.R.Patil, HR Manager, Mr.Karunakar Shetty, General Manager, Mr. Govind Asne, I/C Principal, Sr.Hilda, Administrator and all the staff and students of the College were present to witness the inaugural ceremony. Ranjan Sharma, student of HS department spoke about Tourism Industry and its importance in the life of Hotel Management students. Stalls were opened with the first entry of the dignitiaries and the service was continued till 2.30 pm. Menu Set-Up: Mr.Omkar Chavan, head of House Keeping department Co-ordinated the show with the help of other faculty members and HS students. The menu was divided into four parts as per the region. Four stalls were put up under the canopy to display the menu. The menu’s were displayed as follows: 1. North Indian Menu – This menu was named as Bhaiyaji ka Dhaba. This menu contained thandai, balusahi and litti and choka. 2. South Indian Menu – named as Chennai Express. This menu was served with chana dal, payasam, neer dosa, chicken and podi idli. 3. Maharashtrian Menu – named as Aamchi Marathi. This menu included coconut burfi (Narlachi wadi), Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian gravy, wada and kokam sharbat. 4. Gujarathi Menu – named as Taste the Gujarath. This menu was offered with mungdal kichidi, Undhiyo, patra and basundi. It was observed by the management that every stall decoration was matching with the place and the menu was prepared accordingly. Each and every stall put up their best to prepare the variety and tasty food. The management appreciated the hard efforts of the staff and students of Hotel management. This event helped the students to plan, organize and execute the man power and the capital. A good number of staff and students of other institutes also participated and tasted the food and expressed their appreciation. Finally the HS students and staff were happy to wind up the tourism day successfully.